BGT is BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (Financial Services). Trading at $11.03. Current dividend yield: 12.93%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.44 |
| Current yield | 12.93% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 9 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1203 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 10.07% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 24.28% |
| Payout ratio | 203% |
| Market cap | $329M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.1203 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.1203 |
| 2026-07-15 | $0.1203 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.1203 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.1203 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.1203 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.1203 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.1203 |
About BGT
Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The company, as a secondary objective, also focuses on preservation of capital to the extent consistent with its primary objective of high current income. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in worl-wide portfolio of floating rate securities, including investing a substantial amount in U.S. and non-U.S. senior secured floating rate loans (Senior Loans), made to corporate and other business entities.
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Frequently asked
What is BGT's dividend yield?
BGT (BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust) currently has a dividend yield of 12.93%, which works out to about $1.44 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BGT's next ex-dividend date?
BGT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 9 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BGT last pay a dividend?
BGT's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does BGT pay dividends?
BGT pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is BGT growing its dividend?
BGT has been growing its dividend at a 24.28% 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 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.