BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK) Shares Bought by Selway Asset Management

Selway Asset Management raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK) by 1.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 105,915 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,600 shares during the period. Selway Asset Management’s holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust were worth $1,108,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. HighTower Advisors LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Core Bond Trust during the third quarter valued at $134,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust in the 4th quarter valued at about $6,402,000. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 11.4% in the fourth quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 136,485 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,428,000 after buying an additional 13,992 shares during the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 34.8% during the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 10,611 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $111,000 after acquiring an additional 2,739 shares during the period. Finally, Private Advisor Group LLC raised its position in BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 5.6% during the fourth quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 250,649 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,622,000 after acquiring an additional 13,279 shares in the last quarter.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Stock Performance

BlackRock Core Bond Trust stock opened at $10.94 on Thursday. BlackRock Core Bond Trust has a 12 month low of $10.09 and a 12 month high of $12.10. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $10.62 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $10.99.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 14th were issued a dividend of $0.0746 per share. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.18%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 14th.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Company Profile

BlackRock Core Bond Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade quality bonds, including corporate bonds, government and agency securities, and mortgage-related securities.