BME
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust·Financial Services
39.61
0.943%(+0.37)
Market ClosedLast Updated: — ET
52W L: $35.0352W H: $42.74
BME NEWS
247wallst.com
11h ago
The Closed-End Fund Portfolio That Quietly Pays a 71-Year-Old $61,000 a Year on $850,000 and Trades at a Persistent Discount
A 71-year-old retiree holding $850,000 across a basket of closed-end funds is generating roughly $61,000 a year in distributions. That works out to a blended yield of about 7.2%, with several of the underlying funds trading at discounts of 8% to 12% below net asset value. The arithmetic itself is straightforward: income target divided by... The Closed-End Fund Portfolio That Quietly Pays a 71-Year-Old $61,000 a Year on $850,000 and Trades at a Persistent Discount
seekingalpha.com
1d ago
BME: Discount Narrows, But A Strong Long-Term Hold Candidate Anyway
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust remains a steady income generator, never having cut its regular distribution since inception, despite recent lackluster results. BME's discount has narrowed, resulting in some outperformance relative to XLV on total share price return. I continue to hold BME for long-term income, viewing the current healthcare sector undervaluation as a potential opportunity for cautious, incremental additions.
businesswire.com
Apr 30
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.
businesswire.com
Mar 31
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.
seekingalpha.com
Mar 29
BME: Removal Of Option Writing Can Improve NAV Growth (Rating Upgrade)
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is upgraded to a buy, benefiting from its shift to an equity-focused strategy and improved NAV growth prospects. BME offers an 8.3% monthly dividend yield, but coverage is inconsistent and reliant on net realized gains rather than stable investment income. Elimination of the option writing strategy positions BME to better capture upside in healthcare, especially with exposure to GLP-1 drug market leaders.
forbes.com
Mar 22
5 ‘Healthy' Dividends Paying Up To 14.1%
Healthcare dividend stocks are selling off with the turbulence in the Middle East.
