Arete Wealth Advisors LLC Has $5.79 Million Stock Holdings in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY)

Arete Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY) by 77.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,090,155 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 477,140 shares during the quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust were worth $5,794,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Waterfront Wealth Inc. grew its position in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 2.3% in the fourth quarter. Waterfront Wealth Inc. now owns 1,461,088 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $7,758,000 after purchasing an additional 32,568 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust in the fourth quarter valued at about $1,626,000. IHT Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 62.3% during the third quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 256,811 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,486,000 after purchasing an additional 98,533 shares during the last quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC grew its stake in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 4.6% in the fourth quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC now owns 197,771 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,050,000 after purchasing an additional 8,652 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Uncommon Cents Investing LLC increased its position in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 60.1% during the 4th quarter. Uncommon Cents Investing LLC now owns 181,153 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $962,000 after purchasing an additional 68,024 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust Price Performance

NYSE BGY opened at $5.59 on Thursday. BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust has a 12 month low of $5.13 and a 12 month high of $5.90. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $5.60 and a 200-day moving average of $5.56.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 14th were paid a $0.0426 dividend. This represents a $0.51 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.14%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 14th.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust Company Profile

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock International Limited. It invests in public equity markets across the globe excluding the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors.