BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ) is a closed-end management investment company launched in January 2007. Managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, the trust seeks to provide total return with an emphasis on current income by investing primarily in large-cap U.S. equity securities. Its investment approach combines fundamental equity selection with derivative overlays to enhance income generation.

The portfolio is constructed around established, high-quality issuers with a history of consistent dividend payments and earnings growth. To augment equity income, the trust employs a covered call writing program, selling call options on selected holdings to capture premium income while maintaining core market exposure. This strategy is supported by BlackRock’s extensive research and risk management capabilities.

While the portfolio’s main focus is on U.S. markets, the trust may allocate a limited portion of its assets to foreign securities and other derivative instruments to achieve diversification and manage overall portfolio risk. Sector allocations typically reflect the trust’s emphasis on financials, consumer staples, healthcare and technology, but may vary in response to market opportunities and risk considerations.

The trust is governed by an independent board of trustees and leverages BlackRock’s global trading, compliance, and operational infrastructure. Investors in BDJ benefit from the oversight of experienced portfolio managers and analysts, as well as the stability and resources of one of the world’s largest asset managers.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.88 to $8.95
• 50-Day Range: $8.36 to $8.99
• 52-Week Range: $7.16 to $9.07
• Volume: 222,642 shs
• Average Volume: 472,196 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 8.09%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BDJ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BDJ shares performed this year?

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust's stock was trading at $8.28 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BDJ stock has increased by 7.4% and is now trading at $8.8950.

Who are BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust include Centurion Wealth Management LLC, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, Stolper Co and Kapstone Financial Advisors LLC.
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How do I buy shares of BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust?

Shares of BDJ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust investors own include Net Lease Office Properties (NLOP), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), International Business Machines (IBM) and Main Street Capital (MAIN).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Record date for 7/31 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BDJ
• CIK: 1332283
• Web: www.blackrock.com
• Phone: (800) 882-0052
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
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• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
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• Net Income: N/A
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• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
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Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $166.61 million
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A