Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund was incorporated in Delaware on October 22, 2010. They are a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income, with a secondary objective being capital appreciation. 

Blackstone Long Short Credit Income Fund (BGX) will pay a monthly dividend of $0.082 on July 31, 2026, ex-dividend on July 24, 2026. The dividend represents a 0.76% decrease in the stock price. BGX's current annualized yield is 9.13%. The stock is currently trading at $10.78, down 0.2% on the day.Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund (BGX) has announced <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/fund/bgx-blackstone-long-short-credit-income-fund/">monthly dividend of $0.082</a>, payable on July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2026. The ex-dividend date marks the first day the stock will trade without the benefit of the upcoming dividend. This distribution reflects a 0.76% yield based on the current stock price of $10.78, contributing to an annualized yield of 9.13%. On July 23, 2026, BGX shares were down 0.2% for the day, indicating modest short-term pressure in the market. The fund, managed by Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI), employs <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/fund/bgx-blackstone-long-short-credit-income-fund/">a long-short credit strategy</a> aimed at generating income through a diversified portfolio of leveraged loans and high-yield securities. The dividend follows a consistent pattern of monthly distributions, which have been a hallmark of the fund’s strategy since its inception. Investors should note that past performance does not guarantee future results, and market conditions may affect future distributions and share prices.<img src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/aigc/hxcmp/images/compress-1cdeb4d3dcb4d002.png" alt="Blackstone Long Short Credit Income Fund Ex-Dividend Date Announced for BGX">

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Blackstone Long Short Credit Income Fund Ex-Dividend Date Announced for BGX

Blackstone Credit & Insurance, an affiliate of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors, has announced monthly distributions for three closed-end funds: Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund, Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund, and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund. The funds will pay out $0.088, $0.082, and $0.076 per share, respectively, with ex-date and payable dates set for June 23, July 24, and August 24, 2026. The distributions are set to vary quarter-to-quarter and may be treated as paid from sources other than net investment income.Blackstone Credit &amp; Insurance, an affiliate of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors, has declared monthly distributions for three of its closed-end funds: the Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund (BSL), the Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund (BGX), and the Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund (BGB). The distributions are set at <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260313200133/en/Blackstone-Credit-Insurance-Closed-End-Funds-Declare-Monthly-Distributions">$0.084, $0.070, and $0.079</a> per share, respectively. These distributions will be paid on March 31, April 30, and May 29, 2026, with <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260313200133/en/Blackstone-Credit-Insurance-Closed-End-Funds-Declare-Monthly-Distributions">ex-dates and record dates</a> set for March 24, April 23, and May 21, 2026.The funds employ a dynamic distribution strategy, where monthly payouts are closely aligned with each fund’s recent average monthly net income. As a result, <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260313200133/en/Blackstone-Credit-Insurance-Closed-End-Funds-Declare-Monthly-Distributions">distribution amounts may vary</a> from quarter to quarter, and investors should not expect consistency in future payouts. Additionally, a portion of each distribution may be sourced from capital gains or return of capital, with the <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260313200133/en/Blackstone-Credit-Insurance-Closed-End-Funds-Declare-Monthly-Distributions">final tax characterization</a> to be determined after the end of the fiscal year.Blackstone Credit &amp; Insurance manages a diverse range of credit investments and has demonstrated strong performance, with an <a href="https://www.bcred.com/performance/">annualized distribution rate of 10.0%</a> as of May 2026. Investors are advised to consult their tax professionals for guidance on reporting these distributions.

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Blackstone Inc. has made an initial commitment of $5 billion in equity capital through its Blackstone Growth (BXG) fund, which <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/blackstone-announces-4-5-billion-final-close-of-blackstone-growth-bxg-fund-largest-first-time-growth-equity-vehicle-in-history/">closed at its hard cap</a> of $4.5 billion. This commitment is part of BXG’s strategy to invest in fast-growing companies with the potential to become global industry leaders. Since beginning operations in 2020, BXG has <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/blackstone-announces-4-5-billion-final-close-of-blackstone-growth-bxg-fund-largest-first-time-growth-equity-vehicle-in-history/">made significant investments in companies</a> such as Bumble, Oatly, ISN, and Epidemic Sound. The fund leverages Blackstone’s extensive operational resources and global network to support portfolio companies in scaling their operations and minimizing execution risks in high-growth environments.The $5 billion commitment aligns with Blackstone’s broader strategy to expand its presence in growth equity and private equity markets. In a related development, Blackstone recently <a href="https://www.ai-cio.com/news/nyc-pensions-sell-5b-in-private-equity-secondaries-to-blackstone/">acquired $5 billion in private equity</a> stakes from the New York City pension system, one of the largest secondary transactions in U.S. history. The sale, which involved 450 individual commitments across 125 funds from 75 different managers, was <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-27/blackstone-buys-5-billion-in-pe-stakes-from-new-york-pensions">described as a strategic realignment</a> of the pension system’s portfolio. This transaction reflects <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-27/blackstone-buys-5-billion-in-pe-stakes-from-new-york-pensions">institutional investors using the secondary market</a> to rebalance their private equity holdings amid a slowdown in traditional exit opportunities.Blackstone’s continued expansion in growth equity and life sciences is also evident in the recent final close of its $6.3 billion Blackstone Life Sciences VI fund, <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/blackstone-announces-final-close-of-record-6-3-billion-life-sciences-fund-the-largest-private-fund-dedicated-to-life-sciences/">the largest private fund</a> dedicated to life sciences. These developments underscore Blackstone’s ability to attract substantial capital from a diverse range of investors, including family offices, endowments, and institutional investors, to support its long-term investment strategies.
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Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund (BGX) has seen a decline in share price and earnings growth, leading to a downgrade in rating. The fund's vulnerability to defaults and lower earnings growth were previously identified as concerns. Despite a short strategy proven to be ineffective, the fund's performance has not improved.The Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund (BGX) has experienced a decline in share price and earnings growth, prompting a downgrade in its rating. <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4904370-bgx-cef-short-strategy-proven-to-be-ineffective-rating-downgrade">Previously, concerns were raised</a> regarding the fund's vulnerability to defaults and its lower earnings growth, leading to a hold recommendation. Despite the implementation of a short strategy, which has since been deemed ineffective, the fund's performance has not shown improvement. This has raised further questions about its ability to generate consistent returns amid ongoing market challenges. Investors are advised to closely monitor BGX's operational adjustments and the broader credit market environment for potential impacts on future performance.<img src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/aigc/hxcmp/images/compress-1c84cb5a49af0002.png" alt="Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund Downgraded Amidst Poor Performance">

Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund Downgraded Amidst Poor Performance

Blackstone Credit & Insurance's closed-end funds, Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund, Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund, and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund, declared monthly distributions for the quarter. The distributions are set forth below: BSL $0.084, BGX $0.070, and BGB $0.079. The ex-date, record date, and payable date for the distributions are March 24, April 23, and May 21, respectively. The dynamic distribution strategy provides flexibility in maintaining portfolio credit quality and reduces the need for reserves from net investment income.<img src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/aigc/hxcmp/images/compress-1c3512d62e552001.png" alt="Blackstone Credit &amp; Insurance Funds Declare Monthly Distributions">

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