BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust

ECAT

Market cap $1.58B

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

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust offers a high 22% yield and strong recent returns, but faces risks in a potential tech bear market. ECAT's portfolio is heavily concentrated in mega-cap tech stocks, lacks Berkshire Hathaway, and is underweight US Treasuries, increasing vulnerability if a bubble bursts. The fund's active options and derivatives strategy may provide partial hedging, but its high distribution policy risks significant NAV erosion during downturns.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust offers a high yield (~22%) but faces NAV erosion and declining distributions, warranting caution. ECAT's portfolio is increasingly equity-focused, with tech as the top sector and Magnificent 7 stocks among its largest holdings. Distributions are mostly Return of Capital, which provides tax deferral but erodes NAV and may impact long-term value.

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.

ECAT offers a high 21.1% dividend yield and monthly distributions, appealing to income-focused investors, despite a modest 5% share price decline last year. The fund's blended strategy of mixing equities, fixed income, and options, provides diversification and benefits from anticipated interest rate cuts and market volatility. Top holdings include large-cap tech and healthcare names, but the focus on distributions and option writing limits long-term capital appreciation potential.

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.

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

June U.S. exchange-traded monthly paid (MoPay) dividends, upsides, and net-gains include: 1. Stocks-by-yield (80); 2. Stocks-by-price-upside (30); 3. Closed-End-Investments, Exchange-Traded-Funds & Notes (CEICs/ETFs/ETNs) by yield >10% (80); 4. ‘Safer' Ideal-Dividend-Equities by Cash-Flow-Margins. Analyst estimates suggest top MoPay stocks could net 16.48% to 33.67% gains by June 2026, with an average net gain of 23.57% and higher-than-market risk. The dogcatcher rule highlights 31 'safer' MoPay stocks where dividends from $1K invested exceed share price, positive returns, and strong free cash flow coverage.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today the final certified voting results of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (the “Fund”). All ten of ECAT's unanimously Board approved Nominees standing for re-election, Cynthia L. Egan, Lorenzo A. Flores, Stayce D. Harris, Catherine A. Lynch, R. Glenn Hubbard, W. Carl Kester, John M. Perlowski, Robert Fairbairn, J. Phillip Holloma.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust offers ESG-focused exposure with a diversified portfolio, high yield, and a 12-year term. The fund's variable monthly distribution surged to a forward yield above 20% after a management battle, with most of the payout being return of capital. Performance has been mixed: Strong 2023/2024 returns after a tough 2022, but high ROC distributions may erode NAV and future returns.