BlackRock Core Bond Trust
BHK

$11.94

0.29%

Market Cap: $645M

About: Blackrock Core Bond Trust is a closed-ended management investment company. Its objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a majority of its managed assets in bonds that are investment-grade quality at the time of investment. The trust's investments will include a broad range of bonds, including corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities and mortgage-related securities.

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

38% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 33 | Existing positions reduced: 24

6.58% less ownership

Funds ownership: 27.44% [Q1] → 20.86% (-6.58%) [Q2]

8% less funds holding

Funds holding: 99 [Q1] → 91 (-8) [Q2]

25% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $160M [Q1] → $120M (-$39.9M) [Q2]

53% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 15

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

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Certain BlackRock Funds previously declared their June distributions on May 20, 2024 BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), and BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ) previous.

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

BHK: Hold This CEF For An Attractive Yield While Watching For Insight Into Rates (Rating Upgrade)

The BlackRock Core Bond Trust offers a high yield of 8.57%, outperforming the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Investment-grade bonds have struggled to provide a reasonable return over the past decade, but this particular fund has done okay in this respect. The fund's leverage has decreased, reducing potential risks, and its distribution has been covered by net investment income and capital gains.

BHK: Hold This CEF For An Attractive Yield While Watching For Insight Into Rates (Rating Upgrade)

Bonds Are Boring? Not When They Throw Off 10%+ Dividends

Bonds are back, baby. Let's talk about three funds that pay—between 8.3% and 10.9%.

Bonds Are Boring? Not When They Throw Off 10%+ Dividends

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

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 Record- 3/15/2024 Payable- 4/1/2024 National Funds Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust* BYM $0.052500 - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.043500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

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

BHK: Profit-Taking Is The Best Move Today (Rating Downgrade)

The BlackRock Core Bond Trust is a closed-end fund that primarily invests in investment-grade assets, making it a low-risk option for income-focused investors. Despite investing in safer assets, the fund has been able to maintain a yield of 8.27%, comparable to junk bond funds. The fund has delivered a solid performance, with a 6.08% increase in share price since November 2023 and a 7.56% total return for investors.

BHK: Profit-Taking Is The Best Move Today (Rating Downgrade)

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

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Certain BlackRock Municipal Funds previously declared their February distributions. Taxable Municipal Fund: Declaration- 2/1/2024 Ex-Date- 2/14/2024 Record- 2/15/2024 Payable- 2/29/2024 Fund Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust* BBN $0.092900 - Taxable Fixed Income Funds: Declaration- 2/1/2024 Ex-Date- 2/14/2024 Record-.

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

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The Month In Closed-End Funds: December 2023

For the second consecutive month, both equity (+3.42% on a NAV basis) and fixed income (+3.14%) CEFs on average posted plus-side returns. At month end, 9% of all CEFs traded at a premium to their NAV, with 9% of equity CEFs and 8% of fixed income CEFs trading in premium territory. Developed Markets CEFs (+6.45%), for the second straight month, outpaced the other classifications in the equity CEF universe for December.

The Month In Closed-End Funds: December 2023

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

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 Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: FRA) and BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSU) announced increases to their monthly distributions. Certain BlackRock municipal Funds previously declared their December, January and February distributions and declared special distributions today in order.

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

Closed-End Funds: Investment-Grade Corporate Fixed-Income Exposure To Consider

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 volatility to consider when investing in these funds, which would otherwise be for more conservative investors. Besides the higher yields, when rates decline investment-grade funds should see a significant rebound, adding a catalyst for potential upside and 'locking in' higher yields now.

Closed-End Funds: Investment-Grade Corporate Fixed-Income Exposure To Consider

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