BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust

BDJ

Market cap $1.68B

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

November presented a pullback primarily in the mega-cap tech, but one that was fairly shallow with a recovery toward the month's end. With that said, there were some opportunities presented with the added volatility for the month. I add to my closed-end fund portfolio positions to help generate a long-term cash flow snowball that increases every month.

Investors are scared—and that's setting up a terrific opportunity for us in 8%+ yielding covered-call CEFs.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE: BTX), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (collectively, the “Funds”) paid the following distributions per share

The BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund offers an 8.15% yield, focusing on value stocks in financials and healthcare with a covered call strategy. BDJ trades at a ~6% discount to NAV, right near the 'Buy' target, providing an appealing entry point for income-focused investors. The fund's distribution appears sustainable given the relatively modest distribution rate.

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund is a closed-end fund that invests in the equity of large-cap, dividend-paying, and value-oriented stocks, mostly from the Russell-1000 Value index. The fund utilises a buy-write strategy (selling call options) on nearly 50% of the portfolio value using the underlying holdings. BDJ's NAV has remained stable over many years, with distributions well covered by income and capital gains.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BDJ--BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today upcoming changes to the portfolio management team of BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ) (the “Fund”). Effective November 28, 2025, the portfolio managers of the Fund will be Tony DeSpirito, Cem Inal, David Zhao, and Kyle McClements. The biography for Mr. Inal is set forth below. Cem Inal, Managing Director, is a member of the Fundamental Equities division of BlackRock's Portfolio Management Group and Head of th.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund offers a high 8.3% dividend yield, making it attractive for income-focused investors seeking reliable payouts. BDJ supports its distributions through option writing and high-quality dividend equities, with a history of capital preservation during market downturns. While BDJ's payouts are tax-efficient and sustainable, the fund underperforms traditional dividend ETFs in long-term total returns and capital appreciation.