Commonwealth Equity Services LLC Purchases 13,992 Shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK)

Commonwealth Equity Services LLC increased its position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK) by 11.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 136,485 shares of the investment management company’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,992 shares during the period. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust were worth $1,428,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust during the fourth quarter worth about $6,402,000. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC raised its position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 12.0% during the fourth quarter. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 303,989 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $3,180,000 after buying an additional 32,538 shares during the last quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 5.6% in the fourth quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 250,649 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,622,000 after buying an additional 13,279 shares in the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA boosted its position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 1.9% during the fourth quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 118,524 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,240,000 after acquiring an additional 2,225 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ibex Wealth Advisors purchased a new position in BlackRock Core Bond Trust during the fourth quarter valued at $1,110,000.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Trading Up 1.0 %

Shares of NYSE BHK opened at $10.77 on Friday. BlackRock Core Bond Trust has a 52-week low of $10.09 and a 52-week high of $12.10. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $10.60 and its two-hundred day moving average is $11.02.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 14th will be given a $0.0746 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 14th. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.31%.

About BlackRock Core Bond Trust

BlackRock Core Bond Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade quality bonds, including corporate bonds, government and agency securities, and mortgage-related securities.