- ISIN
- US09262F1003
- CUSIP
- 09262F100
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Sep 28, 2021
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Tactical Allocation, Derivative Income, ESG
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
ECAT Performance Chart
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) is up 10.5% since the beginning of the year. ECAT is currently trading at $15 per share.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) has returned 10.45% so far this year and 14.04% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust
- 1D
- -0.47%
- 1M
- -3.56%
- 6M
- 8.10%
- YTD
- 10.45%
- 1Y
- 14.04%
- 3Y*
- 17.59%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 8.71%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
ECAT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2021, ECAT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ECAT closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.17% | -0.15% | -8.56% | 11.22% | 7.27% | 2.38% | -3.07% | 10.45% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.25% | 1.95% | -3.42% | -0.61% | 5.01% | 3.34% | 3.41% | 2.86% | 1.19% | 1.20% | -0.29% | -2.04% | 16.64% |
| 2024 | 2.61% | 5.34% | 2.30% | -6.42% | 10.87% | 0.84% | 1.17% | 2.10% | 3.12% | -1.63% | 3.53% | -4.40% | 19.96% |
| 2023 | 10.90% | -1.13% | 8.61% | 0.24% | -0.55% | 3.10% | 3.05% | -2.46% | -3.72% | -2.49% | 10.07% | 4.14% | 32.36% |
| 2022 | -5.82% | -6.49% | 3.25% | -10.90% | 3.05% | -4.48% | 6.28% | -3.55% | -10.85% | 7.46% | 5.73% | -5.68% | -21.90% |
| 2021 | 0.50% | -0.45% | -6.90% | 0.65% | -6.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust has an annualized alpha of 0.44%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2021.
- This fund participated in 107.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.20% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.44%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 96.20%
- Downside Capture
- 107.00%
Expense Ratio
ECAT has a high expense ratio of 1.43%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ECAT ranks 25 for risk / return — above 25% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) 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.
| ECAT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.56 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.25 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.16 | 2.00 | -0.84 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.22 | 8.49 | -4.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust provided a 22.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.34 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.34 | $3.54 | $2.86 | $1.48 | $1.20 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 22.31% | 23.00% | 17.44% | 9.14% | 8.94% | 0.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term 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 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $1.92 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $3.54 |
| 2024 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $2.86 |
| 2023 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $1.48 |
| 2022 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $1.20 |
| 2021 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
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 ESG Capital Allocation Term 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 ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust was 32.23%, occurring on Sep 29, 2022. Recovery took 331 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust drawdown is 4.28%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-32.23%Sep 2022 | 12mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 3moOct 2021 - Jan 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-15.79%Apr 2025 | 1mo 22d | 1mo 6d | 2mo 28dFeb 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-11.80%Mar 2026 | 5mo 2d | 1mo 6d | 6mo 8dOct 2025 - May 2026 | — |
-9.07%Aug 2024 | 20d | 18d | 1mo 8dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 | — |
-6.88%Apr 2024 | 23d | 25d | 1mo 18dApr 2024 - May 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| ECAT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.23% | -56.78% | +24.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.80% | -9.10% | -2.70% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.79% | -18.90% | +3.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.28% | -1.58% | -2.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.86% | -10.70% | +1.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.24% | 2.14% | +1.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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