BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust

Frequently Asked Questions About BUI

What does BUI invest in?

Established on November 22, 2011, the BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is a U.S.-domiciled closed-ended equity fund, formerly known as BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., the fund actively seeks investment opportunities in publicly traded companies across global markets. Its strategy targets businesses within the utilities and infrastructure sectors, encompassing entities of diverse market capitalizations. A key component of its investment approach includes the strategic use of derivatives, with a particular emphasis on writing options.

What is the expense ratio of BUI?

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) charges an expense ratio of 1.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BUI?

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) manages $735.0M 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 BUI actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was BUI launched?

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) launched in November 2011 and is managed by BlackRock / iShares.

How has BUI performed?

BUI's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.