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BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust

BGT

Börsenwert 300 Mio. $

10,05 USD

-0,04

0,4 %

Zum Börsenschluss Aktualisiert 16. Okt., 16:00 EDT

1 Tag

-0,4 %

5 Tage

-2,9 %

1 Monat

-6,07 %

3 Monate

-6,34 %

6 Monate

-8,14 %

Seit Jahresbeginn

-10,98 %

1 Jahr

-15,48 %

5 Jahre

-24,32 %

10 Jahre

-25,33 %

Profil: Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The company, as a secondary objective, also focuses on preservation of capital to the extent consistent with its primary objective of high current income. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in worl-wide portfolio of floating rate securities, including investing a substantial amount in U.S. and non-U.S. senior secured floating rate loans (Senior Loans), made to corporate and other business entities.

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BGT: Even Rate Hikes Won't Make This Fund's Distribution Sustainable

The BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust offers a 13.36% yield but is not earning enough to cover its distribution. BGT's portfolio is heavily weighted toward speculative-grade senior loans, exposing it to higher default risk and potential volatility. Despite benefiting from rising rates, recent rate cuts have reduced BGT's income, and even expected hikes may not restore prior income levels.

BGT: Even Rate Hikes Won't Make This Fund's Distribution Sustainable

BGT: The 13% Dividend Yield Is Not Supported By Earnings

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust remains a sell due to persistent NAV erosion and unsustainable dividend payouts. BGT's current 13.1% yield is not covered by earnings, with distributions nearly double net investment income for the 2025 period. The fund's high exposure to below-investment-grade debt and reliance on a favorable rate environment heighten default and earnings risks.

BGT: The 13% Dividend Yield Is Not Supported By Earnings

BGT: Earnings Unlikely To Improve As Long As Interest Rates Are High (Rating Downgrade)

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Fund is downgraded to a sell due to persistent earnings weakness and unsupported dividends. BGT's NAV has steadily declined, with recent semi-annual net investment income insufficient to cover its 12.5% yield. The fund's high allocation to below-investment-grade debt and use of leverage amplify risks, especially if interest rates remain elevated.

BGT: Earnings Unlikely To Improve As Long As Interest Rates Are High (Rating Downgrade)

BGT: Little Chance Of Outsized Returns, But Risks Are Manageable

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust is evaluated as a current investment option focusing on high current income via senior secured floating rate loans. BGT's performance has been reasonable since late 2023, but it has lagged equities and performed in line with other high-yield debt funds. The fund's discounted market price remains a positive attribute for valuation-focused investors seeking income in the current environment. But defaults and distressed debt levels have me concerned.

BGT: Little Chance Of Outsized Returns, But Risks Are Manageable

BGT: Floating Rate Loans CEF Under Pressure

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust remains unappealing due to low credit spreads, declining rates, and a premium to NAV versus discounted peers. BGT's heavy exposure to single-B leveraged loans and 15% leverage heighten risk, especially as recent defaults show sharply lower recoveries. With SOFR and Fed Funds rates projected to fall, BGT's yield and distributions are likely to decrease over the next year.

BGT: Floating Rate Loans CEF Under Pressure

BGT: The Golden Era For Floating Rate Funds Have Passed

BGT offers high monthly income (11.5% yield) from floating rate loans, benefiting from the current high interest rate environment. The fund's heavy exposure to below-investment-grade borrowers increases risk, especially if defaults rise amid economic slowdown or trade disruptions. BGT trades at a slight premium to NAV, but historically has traded at a discount; future rate cuts could pressure both NAV and distributions.

BGT: The Golden Era For Floating Rate Funds Have Passed

BGT: Failing To Cover Distributions And Unlikely To Improve (Rating Downgrade)

The BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust offers a high yield of 12.03%, but its income is highly dependent on Federal Reserve interest rate policies. The fund's distribution is unsustainable due to declining net investment income and expected interest rate cuts, likely leading to a distribution cut. The market is expecting four interest cuts this year due to a recession setting in.

BGT: Failing To Cover Distributions And Unlikely To Improve (Rating Downgrade)

BGT: Solid Returns But High Fees And High Volatility

The BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust aims for high current income and capital preservation and has a current distribution rate of 11.3%. BGT has historically delivered solid returns, but with high levels of volatility. BGT currently trades at a premium to NAV, but historically has on average traded at a discount to NAV.

BGT: Solid Returns But High Fees And High Volatility

BGT: This Fund Will Likely Cut Its Distribution In The Near Future

The BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust offers a high 10.99% yield but faces potential distribution cuts due to expected Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. Despite outperforming fixed-rate bonds in the past, the fund's recent performance has lagged, and its net asset value has declined. The Federal Reserve is planning to reduce interest rates going forward, which will probably reduce this fund's income.

BGT: This Fund Will Likely Cut Its Distribution In The Near Future

BGT: Floating Rate Assets Becoming Less Appealing (Rating Downgrade)

BGT has performed well, with a total return of over 17% since October 2023, since it was last covered. Lower Fed funds will lead to lower yields and a shift in market sentiment towards fixed assets, just like in past cycles. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's premium to NAV is at a decade high but is expected to fall back to a discount as the Fed cuts rates.

BGT: Floating Rate Assets Becoming Less Appealing (Rating Downgrade)

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