- ISIN
- US09248D1046
- CUSIP
- 09248D104
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- IPO Date
- Nov 23, 2011
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $675.74M
- Enterprise Value
- $675.65M
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.95
- PE Ratio
- 4.72
- PEG Ratio
- 0.14
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $148.86M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $118.00M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $139.18M
- Year Range
- $24.22 - $30.05
- ROA (TTM)
- 23.51%
- ROE (TTM)
- 23.54%
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Performance
BUI Performance Chart
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) is up 15.4% since the beginning of the year. At $28 per share, BUI is trading 6.6% below its 52-week high of $30. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BUI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,611.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has returned 15.41% so far this year and 29.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BUI has returned 11.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust
- 1D
- -0.07%
- 1M
- 0.23%
- YTD
- 15.41%
- 6M
- 12.95%
- 1Y
- 29.24%
- 3Y*
- 18.23%
- 5Y*
- 10.00%
- 10Y*
- 11.31%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BUI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 23, 2011, BUI's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BUI closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -23.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.68% | 11.68% | -11.16% | 5.00% | 1.58% | 1.27% | 15.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.47% | -2.68% | 0.56% | 3.64% | 4.19% | 7.21% | 2.86% | 4.17% | -3.69% | 1.63% | 0.25% | 1.76% | 21.79% |
| 2024 | -2.91% | -0.33% | 3.90% | -0.12% | 5.50% | -0.93% | 4.07% | 2.47% | 6.79% | -5.65% | 2.85% | -1.19% | 14.62% |
| 2023 | 7.66% | 0.98% | 7.94% | -2.45% | -5.60% | 1.40% | 5.69% | -7.87% | -6.05% | -1.94% | 5.48% | 8.32% | 12.29% |
| 2022 | -5.80% | -3.65% | 6.73% | -6.57% | -4.06% | -2.34% | 5.50% | 2.91% | -14.20% | 1.54% | 10.21% | -5.84% | -16.77% |
| 2021 | 3.74% | -1.59% | -0.16% | 4.97% | 3.18% | -4.16% | -0.39% | 5.07% | -5.45% | 4.49% | -2.77% | 5.76% | 12.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has an annualized alpha of 3.56%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 23, 2011.
- This stock participated in 74.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.58 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.25 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 0.25 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.
- Alpha
- 3.56%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 69.47%
- Downside Capture
- 74.50%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUI ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BUI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.17 | 2.78 | -0.62 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.13 | 12.44 | -6.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust provided a 9.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.62 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.62 | $2.61 | $1.43 | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 |
Dividend yield | 9.32% | 10.39% | 6.26% | 6.65% | 6.99% | 5.45% | 5.80% | 6.51% | 7.35% | 6.72% | 7.89% | 8.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.81 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $1.15 | $2.61 |
| 2024 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $1.43 |
| 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 | $1.42 |
| 2022 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.42 |
| 2021 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.42 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has a dividend yield of 9.32%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has a payout ratio of 65.50%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust was 46.49%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 145 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust drawdown is 4.12%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -46.49%Mar 2020 | 5mo 19d | 6mo 29d | 1y 13dOct 2019 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.41%Oct 2022 | 11mo 2d | 1y 10mo | 2y 9moNov 2021 - Aug 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.97%Jan 2016 | 11mo 25d | 4mo 6d | 1y 3moJan 2015 - May 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.67%Apr 2025 | 6mo 9d | 1mo 4d | 7mo 13dOct 2024 - May 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.57%Dec 2018 | 3mo 13d | 1mo 20d | 5mo 3dSep 2018 - Feb 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.49% | -56.78% | +10.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.57% | -9.10% | -4.47% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.27% | -18.90% | +0.63% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.41% | -25.43% | -1.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.49% | -33.92% | -12.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.12% | -1.80% | -2.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.01% | -10.71% | +4.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.78% | 2.03% | +2.75% |
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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 BUI, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BUI has a P/E ratio of 4.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BUI compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. BUI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BUI relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BUI has a P/S ratio of 4.4. 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 BUI in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BUI has a P/B value of 1.1. 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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