BDJ is BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (Financial Services). Trading at $9.89. Current dividend yield: 7.50%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.74 |
| Current yield | 7.50% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 8 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0619 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 4.36% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -12.20% |
| Payout ratio | 45% |
| Market cap | $1.75B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.0619 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.0619 |
| 2026-07-15 | $0.0619 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.0619 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.0619 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.0619 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.0619 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.0619 |
About BDJ
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and current gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in common stocks that pay dividends and have the potential for capital appreciation and by utilizing an option to enhance distributions to its shareholders.
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Frequently asked
What is BDJ's dividend yield?
BDJ (BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust) currently has a dividend yield of 7.50%, which works out to about $0.74 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BDJ's next ex-dividend date?
BDJ's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 8 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BDJ last pay a dividend?
BDJ's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does BDJ pay dividends?
BDJ pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is BDJ growing its dividend?
BDJ has been shrinking its dividend at a -12.20% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.