BlackRock Health Sciences TrustBME
BME
About: Blackrock Health Sciences Trust has an investment objective to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests 80% of its total assets in equity securities of companies engaged in the health sciences and related industries and equity derivatives.
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of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
33% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 12
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 72 [Q3] → 72 (+0) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]
0.59% less ownership
Funds ownership: 23.55% [Q3] → 22.96% (-0.59%) [Q4]
13% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $137M [Q3] → $118M (-$18.5M) [Q4]
35% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 17 | Existing positions reduced: 26
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BME.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
8 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 2 Sells) In The Month Of March 2025
This month we got some increased market volatility, allowing me to put some of my cash pile to work in my closed-end fund portfolio. I also sold out of two positions, as they were starting to become on the more expensive side in terms of discounts/premiums. Adding to my positions regularly every month increases my cash flow annually, and even every month it grows.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 weeks ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
2 Defensive Closed-End Funds Delivering Monthly Distributions
The broader equity market has become more volatile, with mega-cap tech declines affecting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq flirting with correction territory. We are looking at two funds that provide relatively more defensive positioning that can help dampen some of the overall volatility while also paying healthy monthly distributions. However, it is important to remember that these funds aren't completely immune to volatility themselves, and with discounts/premiums in CEFs, that's also another consideration.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Should You Invest $100,000 In Today's Market?
The market is experiencing a correction, with a potential bear market looming, making gradual investment over 3-6 months advisable for long-term investors. Understanding personal risk tolerance is crucial before investing, as it dictates how one handles market downturns and portfolio drawdowns. The article presents three different investment strategies. We are going to discuss how strategically you can deploy your capital on a gradual basis.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
4 Closed-End Fund Buys (And A Sell) In The Month Of February 2025
The tech-heavy Nasdaq started to dip toward the end of February, but a strong last trading day of the month rally clawed back some of those losses. The equal-weighted S&P 500, as measured by the Invesco ETF RSP, held up reasonably well thanks to the value sectors putting up some better performance. Every month, I put some cash to work to grow my CEF portfolio income, though I've been allowing my cash pile to also grow over the last year or so.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
BME: Questionable Distribution Coverage (Rating Downgrade)
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has seen a 5% price decline over the past year, with a total return of 1.5% including distributions. BME's high 7.8% dividend yield is attractive but potentially unsustainable due to reliance on net realized gains and weak net investment income. The fund's option writing strategy caps price upside, contributing to underperformance compared to peer healthcare funds and traditional ETFs like XLV.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
BME And FLC: There Are Still Pockets Of Opportunities
Closed-end funds have seen significant discount narrowing in 2024 across the board, as discounts have been cut in more than half on average. Despite record highs being hit regularly this year in the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and DJIA, opportunities still exist as not everything has been participating on the upside equally. Investors could consider funds like the BME and FLC, which may still offer attractive entry points despite the overall discount narrowing in the CEF space and elevated broader equity markets.
Positive
Forbes
4 months ago
My Top Retirement Strategy For 14% Dividends In 2025
Not many people know this, but if you really want to diversify—deftly balancing and rebalancing to maximize (and protect) your gains, you need to invest in closed-end funds (CEFs).
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