BlackRock Floating Rate Income TrustBGT
BGT
About: Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The company's secondary investment objective is to seek the preservation of capital. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing mainly, under normal conditions, at least 80% of its assets in floating and variable rate instruments of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including a substantial portion of its assets in floating and variable rate securities including senior secured floating rate loans made to corporate and other business entities.
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of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
5% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 21 | Existing positions reduced: 20
4% less funds holding
Funds holding: 57 [Q2] → 55 (-2) [Q3]
4.93% less ownership
Funds ownership: 30.44% [Q2] → 25.52% (-4.93%) [Q3]
12% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $84.6M [Q2] → $74.3M (-$10.4M) [Q3]
40% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 3 | Existing positions closed: 5
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BGT.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
BGT: This Fund Will Likely Cut Its Distribution In The Near Future
The BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust offers a high 10.99% yield but faces potential distribution cuts due to expected Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. Despite outperforming fixed-rate bonds in the past, the fund's recent performance has lagged, and its net asset value has declined. The Federal Reserve is planning to reduce interest rates going forward, which will probably reduce this fund's income.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
BGT: Floating Rate Assets Becoming Less Appealing (Rating Downgrade)
BGT has performed well, with a total return of over 17% since October 2023, since it was last covered. Lower Fed funds will lead to lower yields and a shift in market sentiment towards fixed assets, just like in past cycles. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's premium to NAV is at a decade high but is expected to fall back to a discount as the Fed cuts rates.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
BGT: A Good Source Of Income Today, But A Pricey One
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Fund is a closed-end fund that aims to generate a high level of income with less volatility than fixed-income funds. The fund has a lower yield than its peers, but also lower risk exposure due to lower levels of leverage. The fund's recent performance has been strong, outperforming both investment-grade and junk bonds.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
7 months ago
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
Investors' Choice: Roller Coaster Or Merry-Go-Round?
Achieving long-term "equity returns" generally requires holding tight through periods of volatility. The "roller coaster" experience is worth it, as Nobel Prize winners and other researchers have demonstrated over the years. There is an alternative for investors seeking a smoother ride and a better night's sleep through market downturns.
Neutral
Business Wire
9 months ago
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: Declaration- 3/1/2024 Ex-Date- 3/14/2024 Record- 3/15/2024 Payable- 4/1/2024 National Funds Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust* BYM $0.052500 - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.043500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
BGT: A Very Good Floater CEF That Should Perform Well For Longer Than Market Thinks
The BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Fund offers an attractive current yield of 11.26%, which is in line with its peers.
Neutral
Business Wire
10 months ago
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Certain BlackRock Municipal Funds previously declared their February distributions. Taxable Municipal Fund: Declaration- 2/1/2024 Ex-Date- 2/14/2024 Record- 2/15/2024 Payable- 2/29/2024 Fund Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust* BBN $0.092900 - Taxable Fixed Income Funds: Declaration- 2/1/2024 Ex-Date- 2/14/2024 Record-.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities
Stocks were up slightly as the jobs report shifted the narrative towards 'higher for longer.' The payroll report came in stronger than expected, but the narrative was that it was a hawkish report, meaning higher rates for longer. Discounts for CEFs continue to tread water, with real estate and interest rate-sensitive bond sectors performing well, while emerging market equity and convertibles performed poorly.
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