BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)
Company Info
Highlights
$574.18M
$1.22
11.67
$12.39 - $14.51
1.65%
7.96
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Performance
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) returned 1.45% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.14% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BIT returned 7.69% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.45%.
BIT
1.45%
4.95%
1.03%
3.14%
11.20%
7.69%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
3.72%
-5.60%
8.55%
14.11%
10.45%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BIT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.02% | 0.30% | -0.59% | -2.01% | 1.78% | 1.45% | |||||||
| 2024 | 3.64% | 1.40% | 3.19% | -2.88% | -2.88% | -0.25% | 2.30% | 2.41% | 2.03% | -1.69% | -0.45% | 0.64% | 7.43% |
| 2023 | 6.86% | 0.96% | -2.42% | 1.81% | -1.96% | 1.22% | 4.93% | 0.10% | -1.67% | -1.79% | 7.59% | 0.61% | 16.78% |
| 2022 | -7.66% | -2.44% | 2.41% | -3.39% | -4.64% | -4.06% | 9.50% | 5.84% | -11.47% | 2.19% | 4.11% | -3.84% | -14.40% |
| 2021 | -1.77% | 2.68% | 3.27% | 3.64% | 2.41% | -0.46% | -0.20% | 1.47% | 0.97% | 1.68% | -3.33% | 1.30% | 12.04% |
| 2020 | 0.19% | -3.30% | -21.58% | 12.30% | 5.38% | 3.68% | 6.16% | 6.62% | -0.93% | -0.06% | 9.06% | 5.05% | 19.67% |
| 2019 | 8.33% | 1.38% | -0.27% | 3.36% | -1.96% | 5.97% | 0.09% | -1.69% | 1.99% | 0.67% | 0.78% | -4.40% | 14.50% |
| 2018 | -2.20% | -1.71% | -2.46% | 1.65% | 2.00% | 0.20% | 2.57% | 2.00% | -3.44% | -3.28% | -0.53% | -2.85% | -8.04% |
| 2017 | 4.19% | 2.67% | -0.46% | 4.56% | 0.72% | 1.43% | 2.59% | 0.16% | 2.33% | -0.18% | -2.55% | 3.11% | 19.97% |
| 2016 | -2.59% | -0.59% | 4.87% | 2.91% | 3.02% | 0.88% | 4.72% | 0.98% | 0.46% | -1.14% | -3.13% | 6.07% | 17.19% |
| 2015 | 3.22% | 2.12% | 0.16% | 1.36% | -1.56% | -2.94% | 0.09% | -2.96% | -0.35% | 4.57% | -3.28% | 3.04% | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 1.23% | 3.34% | 0.50% | 4.28% | 1.95% | -0.07% | -2.41% | 3.12% | -2.86% | 0.95% | 0.20% | -3.54% | 6.53% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BIT is 59, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust provided a 10.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.48 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.48 | $1.48 | $1.48 | $1.36 | $1.48 | $1.48 | $1.43 | $1.40 | $1.53 | $1.92 | $1.49 | $1.48 |
Dividend yield | 10.37% | 10.17% | 9.90% | 9.58% | 8.18% | 8.46% | 8.84% | 9.12% | 8.44% | 11.65% | 9.40% | 8.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.49 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.48 |
| 2023 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.48 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.25 | $1.48 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.25 | $1.48 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.25 | $1.43 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.23 | $1.40 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.36 | $1.53 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.27 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.60 | $1.92 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.32 | $1.49 |
| 2014 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.32 | $1.48 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Multi-Sector Income 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 Multi-Sector Income Trust was 43.54%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 102 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust drawdown is 1.33%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -43.54% | Dec 3, 2019 | 73 | Mar 18, 2020 | 102 | Aug 12, 2020 | 175 |
| -23.72% | Oct 25, 2021 | 163 | Jun 16, 2022 | 403 | Jan 25, 2024 | 566 |
| -20.34% | Mar 26, 2013 | 112 | Sep 3, 2013 | 173 | May 12, 2014 | 285 |
| -13.53% | Aug 29, 2018 | 80 | Dec 21, 2018 | 67 | Apr 1, 2019 | 147 |
| -10.42% | Feb 18, 2025 | 35 | Apr 7, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, comparing actual results with analytics estimates.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how BlackRock Multi-Sector Income 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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BIT, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BIT has a P/E ratio of 11.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BIT relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BIT has a P/S ratio of 11.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BIT in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BIT has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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