BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (BOE) Stock

Every month, I put cash to work in my closed-end fund portfolio to help build up cash flow over time. Broader equity markets have continued to perform well for the most part, and discounts narrowing on average for CEFs this year has kept me from wanting to get too aggressive. That said, I think there are still some opportunities for adding and worth putting capital to work more cautiously.

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust offers a tilt toward global exposure with a covered call strategy, providing attractive monthly distributions. BOE's deep discount presents an opportunity, particularly with its discount management program offering the potential to cash out a portion of one's holding at 98% of NAV. The fund's international tilt has historically resulted in the fund's lackluster performance, but based on valuations, global investments are looking relatively more attractive.

The BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust offers a high level of current income through equity exposure. This helps combat inflation. The BOE closed-end fund's current 7.10% yield appears to be sustainable, although it is lower than some of its peers. The fund's allocation to the United States has been increasing over the past nine months.

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust is trading at a wide discount, near its widest levels outside of panic selling periods. The fund offers a global tilt and implements a covered call writing strategy against a portion of its holdings. BOE's portfolio has shifted towards a heavier allocation to U.S. equities, with tech becoming its largest sector exposure.

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