BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust
BGT$11.52 0.00 (0.00%)
Dividend History
🎉 Upcoming Dividend
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.12 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 67 days on March 31, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 |
| February 27, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-13 |
| January 30, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-20 |
| December 31, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| November 28, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust has rewarded shareholders with 220 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BGT shares during this period received a total of $17.91 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.12/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: BGT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 12.53%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 14.6%, from $0.10 to $0.12.
- Dividend Reliability: BGT has maintained or increased its dividend for 64 consecutive payments.
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