BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust
BDJ

$8.52

0.12%

Market Cap: $1.59B

0

Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

37% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 26 | Existing positions closed: 19

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 202 [Q1] → 209 (+7) [Q2]

3% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 64 | Existing positions reduced: 62

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

2.47% less ownership

Funds ownership: 22.64% [Q1] → 20.17% (-2.47%) [Q2]

12% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $347M [Q1] → $307M (-$40.3M) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BDJ.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about BDJ published over the past 30 days

BDJ: Attractive Monthly Distribution, Remains A 'Buy'

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund (BDJ) provides exposure to a value-oriented portfolio while employing a covered call strategy. BDJ's portfolio has been performing better as more value-oriented sectors get some attention with rate cuts expected to be coming soon. The fund offers a 7.81% distribution yield, with a monthly distribution that's been stable or growing since 2014.

BDJ: Attractive Monthly Distribution, Remains A 'Buy'

9 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of August 2024

The broader equity market saw declines in early August but ended near all-time highs to finish off the month. I put some capital to work this month at the low, but not as much as I had planned initially, as the market swiftly recovered. Most of the moves this month were corporate action-driven events, primarily the BlackRock tender offers, as we finished up the first measurement period.

9 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of August 2024

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

BDJ CEF: Secure High-Yields Without Chasing Yields

The BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund leverages factor investing and options strategies to mitigate price volatility while providing substantial income through dividends and option premiums. BDJ's partial hedging and high-quality stock selection aim to balance capital appreciation with risk management, making it attractive in a low-interest-rate environment. Despite risks like negative skewness and excess kurtosis, BDJ's historical performance and respectable fees support its potential for solid income-based returns.

BDJ CEF: Secure High-Yields Without Chasing Yields

My Top 10 Closed-End Fund Holdings: August 2024

Closed-end funds overall have seen discounts narrow since the start of the year, but opportunities still exist in certain areas of the market. With increased market volatility more recently, that may lead to discounts widening back out, which could create even more opportunities in this structure. I hold 42 positions in my CEF portfolio, with the top 10 positions making up 37.40% of the portfolio—here's a review of those top 10 names.

My Top 10 Closed-End Fund Holdings: August 2024

BDJ And SPE: Double Digit Discounts And Monthly Distributions

Investing in closed-end funds offers opportunities to exploit discounts and premiums, potentially leading to increased upside. BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund and Special Opportunities Fund are currently trading at large double-digit discounts, and that can make them compelling investment options. Both funds offer monthly distributions to investors as well, which can make it easier to be patient in holding these funds over the long term.

BDJ And SPE: Double Digit Discounts And Monthly Distributions

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Certain BlackRock Funds previously declared their June distributions on May 20, 2024 BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), and BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ) previous.

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds

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

BDJ: Growing NAV And Trades At Discount But Has A Few Caveats

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust is a closed-end fund that aims to generate cash flows to support current income through dividend-paying stocks and option strategies. BDJ offers a current dividend yield of 8.7% and monthly distributions, making it attractive for investors seeking income in retirement. However, BDJ lacks exposure to the technology sector, which has limited its potential for capital appreciation compared to funds like BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST).

BDJ: Growing NAV And Trades At Discount But Has A Few Caveats

5 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of April 2024

April turned out to be a little more exciting, with the broader equity market pulling back. This helped to create some added volatility that saw discounts widen in some closed-end funds. Every month I put some money to work in an effort to grow my monthly cash flow over time.

5 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of April 2024

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