Private Advisor Group LLC Increases Holdings in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY)

Private Advisor Group LLC lifted its holdings in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY) by 1.0% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 288,720 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,000 shares during the period. Private Advisor Group LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust were worth $1,611,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC increased its position in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 12.7% during the second quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 19,560 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $109,000 after acquiring an additional 2,200 shares during the last quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 39.5% during the 2nd quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC now owns 163,838 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $914,000 after purchasing an additional 46,365 shares during the period. Wolverine Asset Management LLC bought a new position in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at about $252,000. Waterfront Wealth Inc. raised its position in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. Waterfront Wealth Inc. now owns 1,290,266 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $7,200,000 after purchasing an additional 35,690 shares during the period. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its stake in BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust by 6.4% in the second quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 10,266,153 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $57,285,000 after purchasing an additional 615,485 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust Price Performance

BGY opened at $5.70 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $5.62 and its 200-day moving average price is $5.50. BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust has a one year low of $4.68 and a one year high of $5.82.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 16th will be given a $0.0338 dividend. This represents a $0.41 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 16th.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust 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.