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 • Nov 28, 2025

ECAT: ESG Won't Save You From A Bursting AI Bubble

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.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 22, 2025

ECAT: 20%+ Yield, But Discount Not Deep Enough Yet

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.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 21, 2025

ECAT: Elevated Valuation Limits Appeal (Rating Downgrade)

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.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 7, 2025

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust's (ECAT) Certified Results of 2025 Annual Meeting Announced

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.

Business Wire • Jul 1, 2025

31 June Ideal 'Safer' Monthly Paying Dividend Stocks And 80 Funds

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.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 1, 2025

ECAT: 20%+ Yield, Shareholder Vote In Spotlight

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.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 27, 2025

Three Leading Proxy Advisors Recommend ECAT Shareholders Support Board Nominees and Oppose Saba's Termination Proposal Ahead of June 26 Annual Meeting

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that Egan-Jones recommended that shareholders of BlackRock ESG Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (the “Fund”) vote on the WHITE card FOR all ten incumbent Board nominees and AGAINST the proposal put forth by a dissident shareholder to terminate BlackRock as investment adviser at the Fund's annual meeting on June 26, 2025. In making its recommendation, Egan-Jones opposed the dissident's full slate of eight nominees.

Business Wire • Jun 23, 2025

ISS Recommends ECAT Shareholders Vote to Support Nine out of Ten Board Nominees and Against Saba's Termination Proposal

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, recommended that shareholders of BlackRock ESG Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (the “Fund”) vote on the WHITE card FOR nine out of ten of the incumbent Board nominees and AGAINST the proposal put forth by a dissident shareholder to terminate BlackRock as investment adviser ahead of the Fund's annual meeting on June 26.

Business Wire • Jun 18, 2025

Glass Lewis Recommends Shareholders Vote for ECAT Board Nominees and Against Saba's Proposal to Terminate BlackRock as Investment Adviser at Upcoming Annual Meeting

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that Glass Lewis, a leading independent proxy advisory firm, recommended that shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card FOR all of the Board nominees of BlackRock ESG Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (the “Fund”) and AGAINST the proposal put forth by a dissident shareholder to terminate BlackRock as investment adviser ahead of the Fund's annual meeting on June 26, 2025. In issuing its report, Glass Lewis rejected.

Business Wire • Jun 17, 2025