BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY) Position Trimmed by Raymond James & Associates

Raymond James & Associates decreased its holdings in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY – Get Rating) by 14.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,323,884 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 230,034 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates’ holdings in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust were worth $5,918,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BGY. International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its stake in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 19.6% during the first quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 12,200 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 1.2% during the first quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 252,655 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,453,000 after acquiring an additional 2,896 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 33.0% during the first quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 18,483 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $107,000 after acquiring an additional 4,588 shares during the last quarter. Dakota Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust during the first quarter worth about $94,000. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its position in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 15.5% during the first quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 558,994 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $3,214,000 after acquiring an additional 75,103 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust Stock Performance

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust stock opened at $5.34 on Monday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $5.11 and a 200-day simple moving average of $4.96. BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust has a one year low of $4.28 and a one year high of $6.38.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 13th will be given a dividend of $0.0338 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 12th. This represents a $0.41 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.60%.

About BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

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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.