BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK) Position Lowered by Stratos Wealth Partners LTD.

Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. reduced its position in BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK) by 9.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 46,964 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 4,891 shares during the quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD.’s holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust were worth $491,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of BHK. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC grew its position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 12.0% in the 4th quarter. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 303,989 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $3,180,000 after acquiring an additional 32,538 shares in the last quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC lifted its stake in BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 23.0% during the third quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 237,370 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,858,000 after purchasing an additional 44,366 shares during the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 1,104.0% in the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 231,024 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $27,820,000 after purchasing an additional 211,836 shares during the period. Fiera Capital Corp increased its stake in BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 5.7% during the third quarter. Fiera Capital Corp now owns 225,190 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,711,000 after purchasing an additional 12,110 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Private Trust Co. NA raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 18.3% during the third quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 116,299 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,400,000 after purchasing an additional 17,992 shares during the period.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Stock Performance

BlackRock Core Bond Trust stock opened at $10.54 on Wednesday. BlackRock Core Bond Trust has a 1 year low of $10.09 and a 1 year high of $12.10. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $10.59 and its 200-day moving average is $11.19.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 14th will be issued a $0.0746 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 14th. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.50%.

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.