BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term TrustECAT
ECAT
About: BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust is a non-diversified, closed-ended management investment company. The Trust's investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation.
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of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
86% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 13 | Existing positions closed: 7
50% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 3 (+1) [Q4]
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 65 [Q3] → 69 (+4) [Q4]
5% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 22 | Existing positions reduced: 21
0.63% less ownership
Funds ownership: 42.88% [Q3] → 42.25% (-0.63%) [Q4]
9% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $822M [Q3] → $749M (-$72.9M) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ECAT.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about ECAT published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
1 hour ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
4 CEFs To Consider For Your High-Yield Income Compounder Portfolio
Heightened market volatility offers unique buying opportunities for income investors, particularly in high-yield income funds like CEFs and ETFs, ideal for retirement portfolios. CEFs are attractive due to their potential to trade at a discount, leverage to magnify returns, and managed distribution policies, despite the misunderstood concept of return of capital. Four recommended CEFs—OPP, CCIF, NHS, and ECAT—offer high yields and are suited for different economic scenarios, providing diverse options for income compounder portfolios.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
8 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 2 Sells) In The Month Of March 2025
This month we got some increased market volatility, allowing me to put some of my cash pile to work in my closed-end fund portfolio. I also sold out of two positions, as they were starting to become on the more expensive side in terms of discounts/premiums. Adding to my positions regularly every month increases my cash flow annually, and even every month it grows.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
CEF Weekly Review: BlackRock Resets Its Tender Offers
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of April and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors were down; Munis and Agencies saw gains due to the sharp drop in Treasury yields. BlackRock announced new CEF tender offers starting mid-April, impacting funds like BOE, BCX, BGY, BSTZ, and MVF, with a 2.5% share buyback at a 2% discount.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 weeks ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
CEF Weekly Review: Will BTT Terminate?
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of March and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors were down due to poor risk sentiment, but year-to-date performance remains mostly positive, led by EM assets. BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term renewed its share repurchase program.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ECAT: Provides Blended Exposure Between Equities And Income
ECAT offers a balanced approach with a 22.4% dividend yield, blending equities and fixed income. The fund's strategy includes a significant focus on technology, financials, and healthcare, with an option writing strategy that caps upside price potential. ECAT's high distribution rate may be unsustainable, risking NAV deterioration, especially in a high-interest-rate environment.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
CEF Weekly Review: Explaining Preferred CEFs Double-Digit Gains
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of February and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with most sectors in the green, driven by EM Equity and Muni sectors, and year-to-date gains in both NAVs and discounts. We take a look at why preferred CEFs have sharply outperformed their ETF counterparts last year.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
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.
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