BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK) to Issue $0.07 Monthly Dividend

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHKGet Free Report) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.0746 per share by the investment management company on Friday, May 29th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Stock Performance

Shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust stock opened at $9.11 on Wednesday. BlackRock Core Bond Trust has a 52-week low of $8.94 and a 52-week high of $10.54. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $9.21 and its 200-day moving average price is $9.47.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BHK. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust in the fourth quarter worth approximately $34,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust in the fourth quarter worth approximately $37,000. Fifth Third Bancorp bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust in the third quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 120.6% in the first quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 5,488 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 3,000 shares during the last quarter.

About BlackRock Core Bond Trust

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BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE: BHK) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide shareholders with a high level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital. The trust primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including U.S. government and agency obligations, corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and other debt instruments. The fund may employ leverage to enhance its income-generating potential.

Since its inception in 2008, BHK has been managed by a dedicated team of fixed-income professionals at BlackRock Advisors, drawing on the firm’s global research capabilities and risk-management platform.

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