Evoke Wealth LLC Lowers Position in BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK)

Evoke Wealth LLC lowered its holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK) by 32.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 111,200 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 52,500 shares during the period. BlackRock Core Bond Trust makes up about 1.4% of Evoke Wealth LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding. Evoke Wealth LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust were worth $1,184,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Clean Yield Group bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust in the first quarter worth $27,000. Fairscale Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. Legacy Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust during the 4th quarter valued at $110,000. Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in BlackRock Core Bond Trust during the 1st quarter worth $132,000. Finally, Sanders Morris Harris LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Core Bond Trust in the 1st quarter worth about $151,000.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Trading Up 0.2 %

Shares of NYSE BHK opened at $11.91 on Friday. BlackRock Core Bond Trust has a 1 year low of $9.02 and a 1 year high of $12.10. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $11.39 and a 200 day simple moving average of $10.88.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, October 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.0746 per share. This represents a $0.90 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.52%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 15th.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Company Profile

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.