2 Monthly Dividends (Up To 11.9%) Built For The Inflation Panic

The crowd is still way too worried about interest rates—and their fear is handing us a shot at two stout monthly dividends (yielding up to 11.9%) on the cheap.

Forbes • Jul 8, 2026

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:

Business Wire • Jun 30, 2026

BDJ: Discount Provides A 'Buy' Level For This Monthly Payer

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund offers diversified, value-oriented exposure with a covered call strategy and an 8.12% yield. BDJ's current -8.22% discount is wider than its historical average, presenting a compelling entry point for income-focused investors. The fund actively manages sector allocations, maintaining financials as its largest sector while increasing technology exposure and selectively capturing gains.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 22, 2026

Investors Love These 8%+ Dividends In Rough Markets

If this manic market is making you queasy, I get it. So let's talk about the perfect dividend payers for this volatility.

Forbes • Jun 10, 2026

BDJ: Healthy NAV Growth And Attractive Valuation (Rating Upgrade)

I am upgrading BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust to a buy after its pullback, with an 8% yield and an 8.08% NAV discount. BDJ's option writing strategy supports high, sustainable income but caps upside, making it ideal for income-focused investors over those seeking capital appreciation. BDJ's NAV has grown steadily, with strong dividend coverage—2025 earnings of $1.57 per share support more than two years of payouts.

Seeking Alpha • May 29, 2026

4 Closed-End Fund Buys In March 2026

I took advantage of the recent market correction to add to several closed-end fund positions, focusing on compelling discounts and long-term opportunities. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund now trades at a double-digit discount, amplifying its appeal given its strong track record during downturns. BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure, & Power Opportunities Trust and BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust offer attractive entry points due to widened discounts post-rights offering for BUI and market pullback.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 15, 2026

2 Closed-End Funds Worth A 'Buy'

The broader equity market has been softer lately, leading to some opportunities to put some cash to work. Given the increased volatility, this has also put pressure on closed-end funds, and we have started to see some discounts start to widen. Today, we take a look at two closed-end funds that provide investors with attractive distribution rates at attractive discounted valuations.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 4, 2026

BDJ: Strong Long-Term History, Quality Holdings, And Good Z-Score Make This A Buy

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust offers an 8.5% yield, trading at a -7% NAV discount with a compelling -2.3 three-month Z-score. BDJ's value-oriented, large-cap equity portfolio with 50% call overwriting has delivered 10-year average annual returns exceeding 11% at market price. Recent market rotation from growth to value in 2026 positions BDJ for potential outperformance versus growth-focused peers, with a favorable entry point after price declines.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 26, 2026

7 Income-Oriented CEFs With Rising NAV And Distribution Increases For At Least 10+ Years

I highlight seven closed-end funds, or CEFs, with rising NAVs and increasing distributions over the past 10–15 years, spanning diverse asset classes. These CEFs—PEO, BDJ, BME, CSQ, UTF, STK, and GDV—offer strong total returns, resilient income growth, and trade at attractive discounts to NAV. Funds like STK and CSQ have outperformed the S&P 500 on a 10-year total return basis, while others like BME and UTF have never cut distributions.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 22, 2026

2 Monthly Dividends Built For A Market Under Fire

The bombs continue to fall in the Middle East. But we contrarians know something the crowd always forgets at times like this:

Forbes • Mar 18, 2026