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Blackrock Debt Strategies Fd (DSU)

89 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in DSU. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -7
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — DSU

Based on 89 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DSU positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
89 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 96 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+4 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

41 buying45 selling
Last quarter: 45 funds reduced or exited vs 41 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
➡️

Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 11 → 17 → 15 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 17% new
52 out of 89 hedge funds have held DSU for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +8%, value -11%

Value
-10%
Shares
+7%
Last quarter: funds added +8% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -11%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~10 new funds/quarter

16 → 11 → 17 → 15 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 17 → 15 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 7% 1-2yr 27% new
Of 89 current holders: 59 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 89 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in DSU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DSU

In 2026 Q1, 41 hedge funds were net buyers of DSU (10 opened a new position, 31 added to an existing one), while 45 reduced or exited (28 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 56% of total institutional value in DSU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -7 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 89.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DSU

How many hedge funds hold DSU — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of DSU vs. share price

Market Analysis: DSU

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Blackrock Debt Strategies Fd (DSU) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DSU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
DSU
+0.3%
XLF
+9.5%

DSU outperformed XLF by -9.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
DSU
-3.5%
XLF
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, DSU outperformed XLF by -9.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DSU
89 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 89 96 -7.29%
13F Shares 15M 14M 7.83%
Total Value $126M $141M -10.76%
New Positions 10 15 -5
Increased Positions 31 34 -3
Closed Positions 17 9 +8
Reduced Positions 28 27 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

89 + investors

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Top 25 DSU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Smith Asset Management Co., LLC 1.64% 199,531 $1.9M
2 GraniteShares Advisors LLC 1.63% 236,627 $2.3M
3 PMG Family Office LLC 1.61% 150,356 $1.4M
4 Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC 1.10% 455,494 $4.4M
5 Oak Hill Advisors LP 0.63% 578,922 $5.6M
6 Whipplewood Advisors, LLC 0.51% 102,704 $985K
7 Greenup Street Wealth Management LLC 0.40% 293,125 $2.8M
8 Melfa Wealth Management, INC. 0.24% 43,802 $420K
9 Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. 0.22% 329,048 $3.2M
10 Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC 0.14% 51,502 $494K
11 Bison Wealth, LLC 0.13% 133,009 $1.3M
12 Guggenheim Capital LLC 0.11% 1,455,789 $14.0M
13 Strong Retirement Solutions LLC 0.10% 15,500 $149K
14 Register Financial Advisors LLC 0.10% 28,560 $274K
15 Ethos Financial Group, LLC 0.06% 84,593 $861K
16 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.06% 360,531 $3.5M
17 Kelleher Financial Advisors 0.06% 23,599 $226K
18 Nepsis Inc. 0.06% 17,646 $169K
19 Matrix Private Capital Group LLC 0.05% 10,000 $96K
20 Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. 0.04% 14,070 $135K
21 KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC 0.04% 15,942 $153K
22 Jackson Hole Capital Partners, LLC 0.04% 22,185 $213K
23 Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services, Inc. 0.04% 35,345 $339K
24 Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. 0.03% 79,681 $765K
25 Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc. 0.03% 19,931 $191K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Blackrock Debt Strategies Fd (DSU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DSU?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DSU positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for DSU?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 45 funds reduced or exited vs 41 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for DSU holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 16 of 89 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in DSU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held DSU?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 52 out of 89 hedge funds have held DSU for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Blackrock Debt Strategies Fd (DSU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DSU has moved -3.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -9.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DSU has gained +0.3% vs +9.5% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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