BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust
BGT$10.58 -0.15 (-1.40%)
Dividend History
🎉 Upcoming Dividend
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.12 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 74 days on September 30, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 |
| August 31, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 |
| July 31, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-15 |
| June 30, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust has rewarded shareholders with 226 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BGT shares during this period received a total of $18.64 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.12/share was paid 18 days ago, on June 30, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: BGT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 13.64%.
- 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 70 consecutive payments.
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