BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust

Frequently Asked Questions About BOE

What does BOE invest in?

Operated by BlackRock, Inc., the BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust functions as a closed-end equity mutual fund. Its investment portfolio is jointly overseen by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock International Limited. The trust allocates capital across global public equity markets, targeting companies spanning diverse sectors and all market capitalization sizes. Furthermore, its strategy incorporates investments in derivatives, specifically emphasizing options tied to equity securities or market indices. Performance measurement for the trust's holdings is benchmarked against the S&P Global Broad Market Index. Established on May 31, 2005, and based in the United States, this trust was previously identified as the BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust.

What is the expense ratio of BOE?

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (BOE) charges an expense ratio of 1.21%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is BOE's dividend yield?

BOE's trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.98%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is BOE?

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (BOE) manages $750.7M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BOE actively managed or an index fund?

BOE's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was BOE launched?

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (BOE) launched in May 2005 and is managed by BlackRock.