BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II

The full company name is Blackrock Science & Technology Term Trust.

BlackRock Innovation & Growth Trust

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II

BSTZ, BMEZ, and BIGZ have announced a change in distribution policy. The funds will now pay monthly distributions at an annual rate of 6% based on the 12-month rolling average daily net asset value. The new distribution policy will likely not have a significant effect on the funds' market prices, as they are already at significant discounts.

Why BSTZ, BMEZ, And BIGZ Distribution Cuts Aren't A Big Deal

Closed-end funds (CEFs) really are the “Swiss army knife” of investments.

This 7.9% Payer Just Changed Its Dividend Policy

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ) and BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ) (each a “Fund,” and collectively the “Funds”) has announced changes to its distribution rate under its managed distribution plan (“Plan”). Each Fund has adopted a Plan to support a level distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital. Effective with the distribution to be declare.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) and BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (BIGZ) Announce Changes to Distribution Rates Under Managed Distribution Plans

BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust

BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust

Blackrock ESG Capital Allocation Trust

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock today announced the release of quarterly fund commentaries for BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), and BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (NYSE: BMN) (the “Trusts”) for the second quarter of 2023. Use the links p.

BlackRock Announces Release of Commentaries for Certain Closed-End Funds (BIGZ, BSTZ, BMEZ, BCAT, ECAT, and BMN) and Private Investment Report

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust focuses on equity securities of science and technology companies for rapid and sustainable growth. BSTZ employs a strategy of writing covered call options on a portion of its portfolio to generate additional returns. BSTZ's portfolio is dominated by well-known tech giants and private companies, with a significant exposure to the software and services sector.

BSTZ: A Solid Fund, But Timing Is A Question

BlackRock Science & Technology

BST yields 9.36% and BSTZ yields 11.09% - both pay monthly. Both funds have heavy tech exposure and use covered calls to generate income. Both funds have outperformed in 2023. One of them is selling at a 14% discount.

BST And BSTZ: 9%-11% Tech Yields, Outperforming In 2023

BlackRock's BSTZ fund currently trades at a -17% discount. It also pays 11% dividend while investors are waiting for share appreciation.

BSTZ: I Am Buying The Deep Discount In This Fund

BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust

Blackrock Municipal Income Trust

Blackrock California Muni Income Trust

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

Blackrock Municipal Income Trust II

Blackrock New York Municipal Income Trust

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund

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BlackRock Municipal Income Fund

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BlackRock MuniVest Fund Inc

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BlackRock MuniYield Fund

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III Inc

BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund Inc

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release dated April 11, 2023, with the following corrected version due to changes in the table, "Summary of share repurchase activity since Repurchase Program inception as of March 31, 2023".

CORRECTING and REPLACING BlackRock Closed-End Fund Share Repurchase Program Update

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XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

YieldShares High Income ETF

Three out of 22 CEF sectors positive on price and 5 out of 22 sectors positive on NAV last week. Delaware/Abrdn mergers are closed.

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: March 12, 2023

Interest rates have continued to wreak havoc on growth plays such as BSTZ. With the expectation that the Fed may have to go higher for longer, it can still put some uncertainty on this fund.

BSTZ: Attractive Discount For This Beaten Down Tech Fund

BSTZ is paying out a 10.8% yield from its portfolio of private startups, tech stocks, and semiconductor companies. The CEF recently cut its monthly dividend payout by 16%.

BSTZ: A 10.8% Yield From Venture Capital And Tesla

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock today announced the release of quarterly fund commentaries for BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (NYSE: BIGZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE: ECAT), and BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (NYSE: BMN) (the “Trusts”) for the fourth quarter of 2022.

BlackRock Announces Release of Fourth Quarter Commentaries for Certain Closed-End Funds (BIGZ, BSTZ, BMEZ, BCAT, ECAT, and BMN)

All of my buy indicators suggest this profitable play is still in its early stages.

This Fund Is Your Best Tech Buy For 2023 (It Yields 12.1%)

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Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opportunity Fund Inc

Miller/Howard High Income Equity Fund

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust

Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Term Fund

Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund

PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund

RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund

Term funds have a few topics making them different that I hope to clear up with today's overview. Term funds can benefit shareholders as NAV is realized one way or another.

Closed-End Funds: Term Structure Potential Vs. Perpetual Funds

There's a quiet shift happening in closed-end funds (CEFs)—and it's primed to give those who buy now some very nice upside in 2023.

This Unloved Strategy Could Unlock 7%+ Dividends And 22%+ Gains In 2023

BST yields 10.32% and BSTZ yields 14.54% - both pay monthly. BST has a 0.37% discount to NAV, and BSTZ has an 18% discount to NAV.

BST And BSTZ: 10% To 14% Yields, Discount Up To 18%

Nuveen Dow 30 Dynamic Overwrite Fund

Liberty All Star Equity Fund

Many folks are still hesitant to jump into the market

3 Funds With Incredible Yields Up To 13.7% For 2023

Savvy contrarians know that when markets crash, the most beaten-up sectors are often the ones that lead the (inevitable) surge higher.

This 13.4% Dividend Is The Best Deal In Tech Now

BSTZ is up an astounding 8% in the past two business days. While inflation readings came better than expected, there is a long road ahead to the Fed's target level.

If You Are Getting Excited About BSTZ's Prospects, Just Don't

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust

Blackrock Health Sciences Trust

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

Cohen & Steers Tax-Adv Pref Secs and Inc Fund

Cohen & Steers Reit And Preferred Income Fund Inc

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

Reaves Utility Income Fund

The volatility had continued since earlier this year when we last looked at my top ten CEFs. With closed-end fund discounts widening, there seem to be more opportunities in the space overall.

My Top 10 Closed-End Fund Holdings: October 2022

Royce Value Trust

While vanilla investors worry along with the herd, we contrarians are buying.

Wall Street Is Jam-Packed With 8%+ Fire-Sale Dividends

BSTZ yields 12.69%. It's very beaten down, and sells at a 17.54% discount to NAV.

BSTZ: Beaten-Down Monthly Payer, 12% Yield, 17% Discount

BSTZ is a technology equities CEF with a global allocation mandate. The CEF is a micro-universe of the 2021 excesses and is currently pummeled as liquidity is drained from speculative assets.

BSTZ: Sell Now If You Want To Be Able To Sleep At Night

BST and BSTZ are both funds invested purely in tech plays. BST has traditionally focused on larger, more established names but has added more speculative names.

BST And BSTZ: Tech Still Has Appeal, BSTZ Looking Attractive

BST yields 8.96%, BSTZ yields 10.98%. Both pay monthly.

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