BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (ticker: BGY) is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock International Limited. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe, excluding the United States, focusing on stocks of companies operating in diversified sectors and across all market capitalizations. It also uses derivatives, particularly options writing, to enhance income. The fund benchmarks its performance against the S&P Global ex-U.S. Broad Market Index. Formerly known as BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust, it was formed on May 30, 2007, and is domiciled in the United States.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol BGY. The fund trades in US Dollars (USD), which is its reporting currency. As a US-domiciled closed-end fund, it is accessible to investors through US brokerage accounts and is subject to US securities regulations.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically within the Asset Management industry. As a closed-end fund, its primary business is to manage a diversified portfolio of international equities, aiming to provide investors with dividend income and capital appreciation. The fund is managed by BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset management firms, and employs a strategy that includes writing options on its equity holdings to generate additional income.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust invests in public equity markets across the globe, excluding the United States. This means its portfolio is composed of companies headquartered outside the US, spanning developed and emerging markets. The fund does not target a specific region but seeks opportunities in diversified sectors worldwide. By excluding US stocks, it offers investors exposure to international markets, which can provide diversification benefits relative to a US-centric portfolio.

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust generates returns through a combination of dividend income and capital appreciation from its international equity investments. The fund invests in stocks of companies across all market capitalizations and diversified sectors. Additionally, it employs an options-writing strategy, primarily selling call options on its portfolio holdings, which generates premium income. This approach can enhance the fund's yield but may also limit upside potential in strong markets. The fund's performance is benchmarked against the S&P Global ex-U.S. Broad Market Index.