BKT: Staying Away From This MBS Fund While Interest Rates Are High [Seeking Alpha]
BlackRock Income Trust Inc. (The) (BKT)
US:NYSE Investor Relations:
blackrock.com/investing/products/240196/blackrock-income-trust-inc-usd-fund
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BKT's recent semi-annual report reveals challenges in generating sufficient earnings to fully cover its dividend payouts. The fund's historical earnings have struggled to match its distribution levels, raising concerns about dividend sustainability. Investors should closely monitor BKT's earnings and payout ratio to assess ongoing risk and income reliability. Dragon Claws/iStock via Getty Images Overview BlackRock Income Trust ( BKT ) operates as a closed end fund that aims to provide exposure to mortgage backed securities. I've always been fascinated by these sort of funds because it enables investors to This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business rela
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- BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT) Announces Renewal of Discount Management ProgramsBusiness Wire
- BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT) Announces Results of its Over-subscribed Rights OfferingBusiness Wire
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Sec Filings
- 11/26/25 - Form NPORT-P
- 10/21/25 - Form 497AD
- 10/14/25 - Form 4
- BKT's page on the SEC website