BlackRock Health Sciences Trust

BME

Market cap $539M

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 Health Sciences Trust has seen some strong performance recently, yet still trades at a -7.8% discount to NAV, offering compelling value. BME removed its options-writing strategy, eliminating upside caps and shifting focus to long-term capital appreciation in health sciences equities. Despite sector volatility and UNH headwinds, BME remains diversified in healthcare exposure, but some concentration in top holdings like LLY.

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I rate BlackRock Health Sciences Trust a Buy for income-focused investors seeking long-term, buy-and-hold exposure to blue-chip healthcare stocks. BME trades at a -7.8% discount to NAV and offers a monthly distribution yielding approximately 8%, supported by consistent, rising dividends. Recent political pressure on healthcare has depressed valuations, but I expect portfolio holdings like Eli Lilly and UnitedHealth to rebound as regulatory focus wanes.

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 broader equity indexes continue to look strong, led by mega-cap tech, which has helped push the markets to all-time highs. With hitting new all-time highs, I continue to allow my cash pile to build up instead of putting it all to work at what looks like elevated levels. That said, I make some purchases every month to help grow cash flow over time and to capitalize on pockets of opportunity.

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.

Shares in B&M fell more than 19% on Monday after the UK discount retailer admitted a £7 million accounting error that will hit its earnings and trigger a leadership change. The company said that overseas freight costs were not correctly recognized in its accounts following an operating system update earlier this year.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust shares have declined 12.4% in the past year, underperforming the broader market rally. BME currently trades at an 8.3% discount to NAV, significantly wider than its five-year average discount of 2.48%. Despite an attractive 8.6% dividend yield, BME's low net investment income raises concerns about the sustainability of its distributions.

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.