BIT is BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Financial Services). Trading at $11.91. Current dividend yield: 12.42%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.48 |
| Current yield | 12.42% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 12 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1237 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.00% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 2.94% |
| Payout ratio | 138% |
| Market cap | $678M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.1237 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.1237 |
| 2026-07-15 | $0.1237 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.1237 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.1237 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.1237 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.1237 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.1237 |
About BIT
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust is a closed-end investment management company. It invests on behalf of its clients. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The company seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, a majority of its assets in loans and debt instruments and other investments with similar economic characteristics. Its portfolio consists of Corporate Bonds, Asset-Backed Securities, Preferred Securities, and others.
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Frequently asked
What is BIT's dividend yield?
BIT (BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust) currently has a dividend yield of 12.42%, which works out to about $1.48 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BIT's next ex-dividend date?
BIT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 12 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BIT last pay a dividend?
BIT's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does BIT pay dividends?
BIT pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is BIT growing its dividend?
BIT has been growing its dividend at a 2.94% 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 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.