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At Close: Jun 22, 2026
BKT: Absorbing A Smaller CEF
10:57am, Wednesday, 27'th Nov 2024
BlackRock Income Trust is a leveraged fixed income CEF focused on Agency MBS, set to benefit from lower rates as part of a monetary easing cycle. BKT is merging with BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund
BlackRock Announces Board Approval of Closed-End Fund Reorganization
05:06pm, Tuesday, 26'th Nov 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BKT--BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that the Boards of Directors of BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EGF) and BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:
BKT: Not An Attractive Entry Point After The Decrease In Rates (Rating Downgrade)
03:54am, Friday, 06'th Sep 2024
BKT has delivered a 9% total return, outperforming the S&P 500, but the current pricing is no longer appealing, prompting a downgrade to 'Hold'. Significant rate narrowing has benefited BKT due to its
BKT: There Is Both Good And Bad (Rating Upgrade)
01:36pm, Thursday, 06'th Jun 2024
I evaluate the BlackRock Income Trust as an investment option and explain why I am no longer bearish on the fund. I previously had a sell rating on the fund due to limited opportunities, and but now I
PDI: 13.7% Yield Attractive Despite Section 19 Notices
12:15pm, Monday, 06'th May 2024
PDI: 13.7% Yield Attractive Despite Section 19 Notices
BKT: Understand What You Are Buying, MBS Will Likely Deliver
06:25pm, Wednesday, 03'rd Apr 2024
BlackRock Income Trust is a closed-end fund that purchases agency MBS bonds and leverages them to generate high dividends and a rates-based return profile. The fund's 9% distribution yield is not supp
Weekly CEF Commentary | March 3, 2024 | PDX Makes The Change
09:00am, Friday, 08'th Mar 2024
Markets were flat, but upcoming events like the jobs report, PMIs, and ECB meeting are important.
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
04:30pm, Friday, 01'st Mar 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: Declaration- 3/1/2024 Ex-Date- 3/14/2024 Recor
US financial giants shedding jobs in 2024
08:03am, Wednesday, 31'st Jan 2024
A handful of U.S. financial industry heavyweights are cutting jobs to sharpen focus on their core businesses and put themselves on an even keel, after pursuing aggressive growth during the low interes
BKT: Vulnerable To A Correction And Distribution Cut (Rating Downgrade)
06:31am, Monday, 22'nd Jan 2024
The BlackRock Income Trust offers a high yield of 8.80%, making it an attractive option for income-seeking investors. The fund invests in AA-rated mortgage-backed securities, providing a reasonable yi
Think You Can't Retire? These 7%+ Dividends Say Otherwise
10:06am, Tuesday, 26'th Dec 2023
Let's go ahead and use the quickest, most reliable strategy I know of to kickstart a reliable 7% income stream that rolls our way every month.
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
05:00pm, Tuesday, 05'th Dec 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (NYSE: BGT), BlackRock Floating Ra
Closed-End Funds: Investment-Grade Corporate Fixed-Income Exposure To Consider
02:34am, Sunday, 03'rd Dec 2023
Investment-grade corporate-focused closed-end funds offer attractive fixed-income options with higher yields in the current higher-rate environment. Leverage and discounts/premiums in CEFs add volatil
BKT: Sell Before The Distribution Is Cut
03:26am, Wednesday, 08'th Nov 2023
BKT is a leveraged MBS CEF. The fund's distributions are mostly return of capital, with low net investment income and coverage ratios. BKT has few benefits or positives.
BKT: Harnessing The Power Of Agency-Backed Mortgages For Reliable Returns
12:25pm, Thursday, 12'th Oct 2023
BlackRock Income Trust offers investors access to high-quality agency-backed mortgages, providing impressive returns with fewer fluctuations and risks than mortgage REITs. BKT has a long track record
