BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

DSU: Is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Halal?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$9.76

-0.05%

Market Cap: 532.6M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Basket rule

Over the limit

An ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

110.7% of 5.0% limit

92% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of companies' debt instruments, including corporate loans, which are rated in the lower rating categories of the established rating services (BBB or lower by S&P's or Baa or lower by Moody's) or unrated debt instruments, which are in the judgment of the investment adviser of equivalent quality. It was formerly known as Debt Strategies Fund Inc. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. was formed on March 27, 1998 and is domiciled in the United States.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 19, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Failed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

  • Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (110.7%)

Basket Composition

92% of basket screened

ETFs are baskets of many stocks. AAOIFI-aligned rule: basket is halal when haram weight is under 5%. The purification share is the weighted prohibited-income contribution of the underlying holdings.

111%
Halal0%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal111%
Unknown0%

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Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) halal to invest in?
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.'s compliance grade is determined by AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, a two-step process: (1) qualitative screen for prohibited business activities and (2) quantitative check of debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income ratios. Scroll up to see the detailed ratio breakdown.
What could change BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.'s verdict is recalculated whenever the fund rebalances or holdings change materially. If the haram-weight of underlying holdings crosses 5% (the AAOIFI threshold for fund look-through), the verdict will flip to Not Halal. HalalScreener rescreens ETFs at each rebalance cycle.
How often is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 19, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.