Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund (BSL) Research

The Blackstone/GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund, a closed-ended mutual fund specializing in fixed income, was established by The Blackstone Group L.P. and is managed by GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC. Its primary investment strategy targets the U.S. fixed income markets, focusing on acquiring senior secured, floating-rate loans issued by a variety of corporations, partnerships, and other business entities across diverse industries. The fund frequently allocates capital to debt instruments rated below investment grade. While the portfolio encompasses a wide range of maturities, its average duration is consistently maintained at less than one year. Portfolio construction is informed by a rigorous, research-intensive fundamental credit analysis, prioritizing companies that offer optimal risk-return profiles. The fund's performance is measured against the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. This U.S.-domiciled fund commenced operations on March 4, 2010.

Market snapshot

Symbol
BSL
Price
$13.01
Day change
+0.04%
Market cap
$169.3M
P/E ratio
22.76x
52-week range
12.45-14.35
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management

Peer companies

  • The China Fund, Inc. (CHN)
  • BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (DHF)
  • North Square Small Cap Value Fund Investor Class Shares (DRSVX)
  • The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)
  • Voya Infrastructure, Industrials and Materials Fund (IDE)
  • Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund (NWGSX)
  • Hartford Schroders US Small Cap Opportunities Fund (SCUIX)
  • Steward Values-Focused Small-Mid Cap Enhanced Index Fund (TRDFX)

Recent insider activity

  • Leeson Patricia Anne — trade (0 shares) on 2026-05-28
  • Fornshell Meghan — trade (0 shares) on 2024-11-15
  • Leiter Daniel — trade (0 shares) on 2024-11-15
  • Michel Kevin David — trade (0 shares) on 2024-11-15
  • Jasper Thomas W — P-Purchase (2500 shares) on 2023-09-13

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