FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL)

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FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) is down 15.3% since the beginning of the year. At $11 per share, FSSL is trading 24.3% below its 52-week high of $15.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 13, 2025, FSSL's average daily return is -0.08%, while the average monthly return is -1.43%.

Historically, 25% of months were positive and 75% were negative. The best month was Mar 2026 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -9.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, FSSL closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 11, 2026 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 6, 2026 at -3.6%.

FS Specialty Lending Fund has an annualized alpha of -25.00%, beta of 0.47, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 14, 2025.

• This stock participated in 53.91% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -29.92% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.47 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.10 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

FS Specialty Lending Fund provided a 9.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.11 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FS Specialty Lending Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FS Specialty Lending Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the FS Specialty Lending Fund was 17.93%, occurring on Mar 6, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current FS Specialty Lending Fund drawdown is 16.50%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of FS Specialty Lending Fund over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how FS Specialty Lending Fund is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.