BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

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BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK) is down 2.0% since the beginning of the year. At $9 per share, BHK is trading 11.5% below its 52-week high of $10. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BHK shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $855.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK) has returned -1.95% so far this year and 2.37% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BHK has returned 2.90% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 28, 2001, BHK's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.50%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.6 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -14.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BHK closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 25, 2008 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -9.3%.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust has an annualized alpha of 4.70%, beta of 0.17, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 28, 2001.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (35.20%) than losses (30.07%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BHK ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust provided a 9.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.90 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Core Bond Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Core Bond Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the BlackRock Core Bond Trust was 39.59%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current BlackRock Core Bond Trust drawdown is 20.44%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BlackRock Core Bond Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how BlackRock Core Bond Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.