Weekly Report: what happened at CII last week (0415-0419)?

5 Best CEFs This Month For A 9% Yield (April 2024)

5 Best CEFs This Month For A 9% Yield (April 2024) Olivier Le Moal identifies five closed-end funds with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. For income investors, CEFs are an attractive investment class that offers high yields and reasonable total returns. A $500K CEF portfolio can generate nearly $40,000 annually.

Weekly Report: what happened at CII last week (0408-0412)?

CII: Yield Is Low At 6.25%, But Still A Worthy Income Investment

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Inc is a closed-end fund that mainly invests in the equities of U.S. Listed companies. The fund writes call and put options to generate income and reduce volatility. The CII CEF has a solid long-term record of performance, but its yield is low at 6.25%.

Weekly Report: what happened at CII last week (0401-0405)?

ETY: 9% Income Yield, Paid Monthly, But Is It A Good Investment?

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund is a closed-end fund that mainly invests in the equities of U.S. Listed companies. ETY has a reasonable long-term record of performance even though it tends to underperform the S&P 500. The fund currently pays a very attractive yield of 9.03% paid on a monthly basis.

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Inc declares $0.0995 dividend

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Inc declares $0.0995 dividend Apr. 30. Forward yield 6.19% Payable April 30; for shareholders of record April 15; ex-div April 12. BlackRock Enhanced capital and income fund Inc (CII)

Press Release: Distribution Dates and Amounts -3-

BlackRock has adopted a Plan to support a level monthly distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital. BlackRock is one of seven funds that have adopted a plan to distribute all available net income to its shareholders. The Fund's estimated sources of the distributions paid as of March 28, 2024 are listed below.

Press Release: Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds. BlackRock Municipal Funds: Declaration- 4/1/2024 Ex-Date: April 01, 2024. The Funds announced distributions today for certain BlackRock closed-end funds. The funds are expected to be paid in full on April 1, 2024, for a period of five years.

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

Certain BlackRock closed-end funds announced distributions today. BlackRock says the funds are expected to continue to make distributions. The company says it expects to make no changes to the terms of its debt or equity investments in the near future. The fund company also announced a series of special dividends to certain shareholders.

Weekly Report: what happened at CII last week (0325-0329)?

Press Release: Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds -2-

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year. Fund performance and distribution rate information includes the Fund's average annual return and rate of return.

Press Release: Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds -3-

(2) The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net-realized capital gains in the current fiscal year. A portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. Return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance. The amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust paid the following distributions per share: BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust and BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust. BlackRock has adopted a managed distribution plan to support a level monthly distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital.

Weekly Report: what happened at CII last week (0318-0322)?

CII: Appealing Long-Term Fund For Generating Attractive Monthly Distributions

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Inc (CII) continues to trade at an attractive discount. The fund's performance has been strong thanks to its heavy tech exposure. CII implements a covered call strategy, which can limit upside potential but brings in options premiums for higher distribution rates. The closed-end fund has a 6.23% distribution yield and has strong performance.

Weekly Report: what happened at CII last week (0311-0315)?

Weekly Report: what happened at CII last week (0304-0308)?

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Inc declares $0.0995 dividend

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Inc (CII) declares $0.0995 dividend Mar. 05, 2024. Forward yield 6.06% Payable March 28; for shareholders of record March 15; ex-div March 14. BlackRock enhanced capital and income fund Inc declares dividend in line with previous.

BDJ: Good Covered Call Fund For Those Looking To Own A Portfolio Of Dividend Stocks

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund offers a high yield of 8.36% and invests primarily in common equities. The fund's performance has trailed the S&P 500 Index, but the fund is an attractive source of income for income-focused investors. Compared to other covered call and enhanced equity funds, the fund has a higher yield and less aggressive option strategy.