How have BGT shares performed in 2024?

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's stock was trading at $12.38 at the start of the year. Since then, BGT stock has increased by 3.5% and is now trading at $12.81. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust?

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 206,900 shares, an increase of 15.7% from the February 29th total of 178,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 108,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 days. View BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's Short Interest .

How often does BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust?

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust announced a monthly dividend on Monday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 15th will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 11.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 12th. Read our dividend analysis for BGT .

Is BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust a good dividend stock?

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (NYSE:BGT) pays an annual dividend of $1.39 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.06%. Read our dividend analysis for BGT .

What ETF holds BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's stock?

Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF holds 41,787 shares of BGT stock, representing 1.44% of its portfolio.

What other stocks do shareholders of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust investors own include Philip Morris International (PM) , AT&T (T) , Blackstone (BX) , Citigroup (C) , Energy Transfer (ET) , Main Street Capital (MAIN) , Pembina Pipeline (PBA) , Pfizer (PFE) , PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY) and Verizon Communications (VZ) .

Who are BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's major shareholders?

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. (0.00%). View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust?

Shares of BGT 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$12.81

+0.03 (+0.23%)

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Volume: 63,263 shs
Average Volume: 104,098 shs
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About BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Stock (NYSE:BGT)

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRoack Inc. The fund is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe while focusing on the United States. The fund invests in bonds of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in corporate bonds with average effective duration of its portfolio will be no more than 1.5 years. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust was formed on August 30, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.

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BlackRock Assets Hit Record $10.47 Trillion as Stock Rally Fuels Q1 Earnings

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BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (NYSE:BGT) Stock Crosses Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $12.91

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August 17, 2023 | msn.com

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January 14, 2023 | benzinga.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
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Current Symbol: NYSE:BGT
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CIK: 1287480
Web: www.blackrock.com
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Mr. C. Adrian Marshall CFA
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BGT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BGT shares performed in 2024?: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's stock was trading at $12.38 at the start of the year. Since then, BGT stock has increased by 3.5% and is now trading at $12.81.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust?: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 206,900 shares, an increase of 15.7% from the February 29th total of 178,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 108,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 days.
View BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's Short Interest.
How often does BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust?: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust announced a monthly dividend on Monday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 15th will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 11.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 12th.
Read our dividend analysis for BGT.
Is BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust a good dividend stock?: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (NYSE:BGT) pays an annual dividend of $1.39 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.06%.
Read our dividend analysis for BGT.

What ETF holds BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's stock?: Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF holds 41,787 shares of BGT stock, representing 1.44% of its portfolio.
What other stocks do shareholders of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust investors own include Philip Morris International (PM), AT&T (T), Blackstone (BX), Citigroup (C), Energy Transfer (ET), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Pembina Pipeline (PBA), Pfizer (PFE), PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY) and Verizon Communications (VZ).
Who are BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's major shareholders?: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. (0.00%).
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust?: Shares of BGT 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:BGT) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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