BTZ is BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (Financial Services). Trading at $9.95. Current dividend yield: 10.07%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.01 |
| Current yield | 10.07% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 10 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0839 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.00% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 2.94% |
| Payout ratio | 92% |
| Market cap | $929M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.0839 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.0839 |
| 2026-07-15 | $0.0839 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.0839 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.0839 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.0839 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.0839 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.0839 |
About BTZ
Blackrock Credit Allocation Income Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek current income, current gains, and capital appreciation. The Trust invests the majority of its assets in credit-related securities, including, but not limited to, investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds (commonly referred to as junk bonds), bank loans, preferred securities, convertible bonds, or derivatives with economic characteristics similar to these credit-related securities. To a lesser extent, it also invests directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
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Frequently asked
What is BTZ's dividend yield?
BTZ (BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust) currently has a dividend yield of 10.07%, which works out to about $1.01 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BTZ's next ex-dividend date?
BTZ's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 10 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BTZ last pay a dividend?
BTZ's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does BTZ pay dividends?
BTZ pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is BTZ growing its dividend?
BTZ 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 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.