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BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II

BMEZ

Market cap $1.03B

16.42 USD

-0.10

0.61%

At close Updated Oct 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.61%

5 days

-1.38%

1 month

0.92%

3 months

6.83%

6 months

13.55%

Year to date

9.25%

1 year

10.87%

5 years

-38.98%

10 years

-18.06%

About: BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust is a closed-end fund focused on the healthcare and health sciences sector. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.

Financials Asset Management

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 25%

Neutral 75%

Negative 0%

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup (October 4, 2026)

CEFs fell this week: 4 of 26 sectors rose on price (average -1.01%) and 1 of 26 on NAV (average -0.95%). IAE and IHD stop trading on October 13 and will reorganize at NAV into an open-end Voya fund. BMEZ's discount management program triggered a tender offer for 5% of its shares at 98% of NAV, expected to run from October 16 to November 18.

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup (October 4, 2026)

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of 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.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of 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.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

BMEZ: Ride On Multiple Tailwinds Amid Sector Rotation

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II offers a balanced biotech and pharma portfolio, with top holdings showing strong FCF margins and positive growth. BMEZ trades at a notable -10% NAV discount, presenting an attractive entry point as sector rotation into healthcare gains momentum. I expect healthcare to outperform through 2026, driven by lower valuations, technological innovation, and defensive positioning during midterm election cycles.

BMEZ: Ride On Multiple Tailwinds Amid Sector Rotation

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

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:

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of 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.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

BMEZ: Removal Of Options Should Improve Performance (Rating Upgrade)

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II offers exposure to healthcare innovation but faces NAV instability and dividend sustainability concerns. BMEZ's strategy targets high-growth healthcare sectors, leveraging BlackRock's expertise, yet recent performance highlights volatility and risk to distributions. Potential growth in healthcare is supported by industry trends, but BMEZ's NAV fluctuations and payout risks warrant close monitoring.

BMEZ: Removal Of Options Should Improve Performance (Rating Upgrade)

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of 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.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of 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.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

BMEZ: Sell, Distributions Down 34% And Undercovered

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II yields 9.59% but has reduced its monthly payout by 34% to $0.11. BMEZ's NAV and net assets have declined sharply, with net assets dropping 44% over two years and persistent underperformance versus sector peers. Distributions are mostly return of capital (75%), offering tax deferral but eroding investor basis; distribution coverage remains weak at 0.38x.

BMEZ: Sell, Distributions Down 34% And Undercovered

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