BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II

BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

BlackRock Innovation & Growth Trust

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust

BlackRock Science & Technology

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II

CEFs may be more susceptible to tax loss selling given they trade on a stock exchange and market prices (investor return) can deviate from underlying NAVs (fund return). Additionally, CEFs typically provide income to shareholders through monthly distributions.

Finding Opportunities In The Closed-End Fund Market

Aberdeen Standard Global Infr Inc Fd

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund

I put some capital to work through the month of November in 5 different funds. Black Friday wasn't just a day for shoppers in physical stores, but with the stock market decline, investors got a chance to snag some values too.

5 Closed-End Funds Bought In November

Blackrock Health Sciences Trust

PIMCO Dynamic Credit and Mortgage Income Fund

PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Market volatility has been ramping up throughout the month of September as historically it has been the weakest month. We are at historically narrow discounts/premiums for closed-end funds and that could mean things get even more volatile.

A History Lesson And Where We Are For Closed-End Funds

BMEZ's latest report shows significant realized gains, mostly enough to cover the distribution for the year, all else being equal.

BMEZ: Healthcare Fund Looking Healthy, 6.33% Distribution Yield

BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust

While the size of the listed CEF universe pales in comparison to open-end mutual funds or ETFs, CEFs offer investors several potential benefits that are often overlooked.

Opening The Door To Private Markets Using The 'Closed' Fund Structure

BMEZ is a fund focused on the growth side of healthcare, with exposure to some private investments.

BMEZ: With A 6%+ Distribution Rate, Invest In Growth-Oriented Healthcare

Amyris

Avalara Inc

Axon Enterprise

Entegris

Fox Factory Hld

Freshpet

Masimo

Phreesia Inc

Invesco QQQ

Bio-Techne

Vroom

BIGZ launched late in March, they have finally updated their holdings to include the top ten.

BIGZ: Holdings Updated - Great Diversifier Into Growth Names

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock today announced the release of the first quarter fund commentary for BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (NYSE: BMEZ, CUSIP: 09260E105 or the “Trust”). BMEZ is a closed-end fund that takes a unique approach to investing in the healthcare sector by blending “next generation” healthcare stocks and private investments along with a tactical single-stock option-writing strategy to generate income to support the Trust's monthly distribution. Key takeaways are liste

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (BMEZ) Announces Release of First Quarter Fund Commentary

BlackRock Utilities Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund

Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond & Opportunity Stategies Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund

PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund

Pimco Income Opportunity Fund

Tying together our previous coverage of mistakes and misunderstandings related to taxes.

Closed-End Fund Tax Benefits (Or Not) Of Distributions

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

Added to two positions in March and started a new position in one fund.

3 Closed-End Funds Bought In March, New Fund BIGZ Launched

The fund just received a huge distribution boost, making it more appealing to income-oriented investors. The latest declines in BMEZ also coincide with an attractive discount on the fund.

BMEZ: 6.74% Distribution At An Attractive 7.6% Discount

Annexon, Inc

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd

Genmab - ADR

Kymera Therapeutics

Oak Street Health

Seagen

Sigilon Therapeutics

Taysha Gene Therapies

BMEZ delivered solid results throughout 2020, helped by the healthcare sector overall. This fund doesn't just invest in your typical healthcare companies though and tilts towards smaller and private investments.

BMEZ: Healthcare Exposure With A ~4% Yield And Growth Potential

BMEZ is a CEF that's ~1 year old - it pays monthly and yields 4.1%. It's trading at a 7.39% discount to NAV.

7% Discount, 4% Yield, Next-Generation Healthcare: BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II

AbbVie

Bancroft Fund Ltd

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

Horizon Technology Finance

Gladstone Land

NextEra Energy

November started out with a bang due to the election. Besides some early buying last month, it was another month of light buying throughout the remainder of November.

November Buys: 3 Monthly Paying CEFs, Plus Some Dividend Growth Opportunities

BMEZ is a fund that is focused on the healthcare space, more specifically, a focus on the health sciences industry. They overlay this healthcare strategy with an option writing strategy to potentially enhance income.

BMEZ: Solid Performance, Collecting A 4.67% Yield

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund

Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund

Korea Fund

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

The Month In Closed-End Funds: September 2020

BMEZ is a fund that is focused on the healthcare space, more specifically, a focus on the health sciences industry.

BMEZ: Continuing To Weather The Pandemic Storm

News for BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II ETF (BMEZ)