BTZ News and Press, BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust From 11/11/22

BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV ( NYSE: BTZ ) had declared $0.0839/share monthly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 9.54% Payable Nov. 30; for shareholders of record Nov. 15; ex-div Nov. 14. See BTZ Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, &a...

Summary We share data on 100-plus big-yield opportunities, sorted into four categories: Closed-end funds, master limited partnerships, real estate investment trusts, and business development companies. We dive deeper into four specific opportunities (one from each category) that w...

Summary We share data on 50-plus high-income opportunities, including over 25 popular bond CEFs and 25 BDCs. We dive deeper into three specific opportunities (including two CEFs and one BDC) that are particularly attractive and worth considering. They yield 13.3%, 10.3% and 7.2%, ...

Summary This diversified CEF, while volatile, can be a great pick to deliver yield. The portfolio is managed by the reputable and prestigious BlackRock. You can rely on the distributions being stable for the long-term. Take advantage of the discounted price before the mark...

Summary In 2020, the anti-fossil-fuel crowd left Exxon Mobil for dead, as its share price cratered and its dividend yield ballooned. On Friday, Exxon announced record-breaking earnings and another dividend hike as management remains steadfast in its commitment to oil and gas (and ...

BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that the Boards of Directors/Trustees of fifty BlackRock municipal, taxable fixed income, equity, and multi-asset closed-end funds (the “Funds”) have authorized the renewal of open market share repurchase programs (the “Repurc...

19 out of 23 CEF sectors positive on price and 17 out of 23 sectors positive on NAV last week. SMM will pay a "Saba special distribution", funded by management. ZTR rights offering is now live. Author’s note: This article was released to CEF/ETF Income Laborator...

Closed-End Funds can offer some very attractive distribution payments, but they also come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. We review the popular Reaves Utility Income Fund, UTG, including a discussion of pros and cons. Then we share two additional big-dividend CEF opportunit...

After the Fed hiked interest rates for the fourth time this year, closed-end fund investors may wonder how their income will be affected. Past cycles have shown that valuations fall ahead of time in anticipation of rising rates. While distribution cuts are a natural part of the in...

Today, the US economy can be characterized by late cycle (perhaps even end cycle) with a stagflationary regime. A stagflationary regime is one where there is high and rising inflation combined with low or negative growth. Investing during this regime can be difficult. Eventually, ...