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The Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) stock has done modestly well this year, rising by 7.20%. It has underperformed the market, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones rising to their all-time highs.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE:BXSL) (“BXSL” or the “Company”) announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.350% notes due 2028. The notes will mature on April 13, 2028 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at BXSL's option at the applicable redemption price. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other th.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the fourth week of September and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs had a solid week with a 1% total return, led by GAIN, which has shown strong performance for two consecutive weeks. Banks and private credit lenders are collaborating, exemplified by Citi's partnership with Apollo, enhancing their lending capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of options to corporate clients.

BXSL is a 'Buy' for income-focused investors despite rate cuts on the horizon, with September largely expected to see the first cut. This BDC consists primarily of first-lien senior secured debt, with an overwhelming majority of the portfolio in floating rates. Even with rate cuts coming up, the dividend coverage here is strong, and that puts them in a good position to maintain the payout going forward.

Blackstone Secured Lending is a top BDC choice for income investors due to its high-quality, well-performing investment portfolio and strong dividend support. Despite a minor decline in balance sheet quality, BXSL's non-accrual percentage remains low at 0.3%, showcasing its superior asset quality. BXSL generated $173M in net investment income in Q2'24, with a 1.16X dividend coverage ratio, indicating potential for future dividend increases.

Dividend investing can be rewarding with compounding, and high-yield picks can give you a head start. Blackstone Secured Lending offers 10.3% yield, a conservative portfolio, and NAV/share growth potential. Imperial Brands shows resilience with pricing power, NGP growth, and 6.7% yield, making it a bargain with market-beating potential.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE:BXSL ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2024 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Stacy Wang - Head, Stakeholder Relations Brad Marshall - Chairman and Co-CEO Jonathan Bock - Co-CEO Teddy Desloge - CFO Carlos Whitaker - President Conference Call Participants Finian O'Shea - Wells Fargo Securities Robert Dodd - Raymond James Paul Johnson - KBW Mark Hughes - Truist Kenneth Lee - RBC Capital Markets Operator Good day and welcome to the Blackstone Secured Lending Second Quarter 2024 Investor Call. Today's conference is being recorded.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.90 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.06 per share a year ago.

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Investment activity remained high in June, focusing on BDCs aiming to increase dividend income by at least $100 each month. Adjusted dividend income in June is up 27% Y/Y and 5% vs the previous quarter. Main portfolio picks included Ares Capital, Hercules Capital, Goldman Sachs BDC, and MidCap Financial Investment Corporation.