BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust
BGR
About: BlackRock Energy & Resources Trust is a closed-end equity fund providing total return through a combination of current income, gains and capital appreciation by investing in equity securities and derivatives of energy and natural resources companies. The fund invests in various sectors such as information technology, financials, healthcare, consumer discretionary, industrial, energy, materials and utilities.
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Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 21 | Existing positions reduced: 22
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 70 [Q1] → 69 (-1) [Q2]
2.15% less ownership
Funds ownership: 23.71% [Q1] → 21.57% (-2.15%) [Q2]
10% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 10
11% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $84.1M [Q1] → $74.7M (-$9.4M) [Q2]
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