UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-21931
Name of Fund: BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF)
Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809
Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust, 55 East
52nd Street, New York, NY 10055
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4
Date of fiscal year end: 10/31/2014
Date of reporting period: 04/30/2014
Item 1 Report to Stockholders
APRIL 30, 2014
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)
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BLACKROCK® |
BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY)
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR)
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR)
BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII)
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ)
BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE)
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME)
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY)
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF)
BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX)
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI)
Not FDIC Insured ¡ May Lose Value ¡ No Bank Guarantee |
Section 19(a) Notices |
BlackRock Dividend Income Trusts (BQY), BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trusts (BQR), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trusts (BGR), BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.s (CII), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trusts (BDJ), BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trusts (BOE), BlackRock Health Sciences Trusts (BME), BlackRock International Growth and Income Trusts (BGY), BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trusts (BCF), BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trusts (BCX) and BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trusts (BUI) (each, a Trust and collectively, the Trusts), reported amounts and sources of distributions are estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Trusts investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on the tax regulations. Each Trust will provide a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will explain the character of these dividends and distributions for federal income tax purposes.
April 30, 2014
Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year |
% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year |
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Net Investment Income |
Net Realized Capital Gains Short-Term |
Net Realized Capital Gains Long-Term |
Return of Capital |
Total Per Common Share |
Net Investment Income |
Net Realized Capital Gains Short-Term |
Net Realized Capital Gains Long-Term |
Return of Capital |
Total Per Common Share |
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BQY |
$ | 0.077560 | $ | 0.062072 | $ | 0.320368 | | $0.460000 | 17 | % | 13 | % | 70 | % | 0 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
BQR* |
$ | 0.031226 | | | $ | 0.327274 | $0.358500 | 9 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 91 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
BGR* |
$ | 0.106544 | $ | 0.699246 | $ | 2.431520 | $ | 0.072690 | $3.310000 | 3 | % | 21 | % | 73 | % | 2 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
CII* |
$ | 0.432951 | | | $ | 0.167049 | $0.600000 | 72 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 28 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
BDJ* |
$ | 0.074764 | | | $ | 0.205236 | $0.280000 | 27 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 73 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
BOE* |
| | | $ | 0.623300 | $0.623300 | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BME |
$ | 0.025679 | $ | 1.541611 | $ | 1.202660 | | $2.769950 | 1 | % | 56 | % | 43 | % | 0 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
BGY* |
$ | 0.053081 | | | $ | 0.282619 | $0.335700 | 16 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 84 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
BCF* |
$ | 0.047668 | | | $ | 0.301932 | $0.349600 | 14 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 86 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
BCX* |
$ | 0.079122 | | | $ | 0.383278 | $0.462400 | 17 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 83 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
BUI* |
$ | 0.157289 | $ | 0.066024 | $ | 0.024199 | $ | 0.477489 | $0.725000 | 22 | % | 9 | % | 3 | % | 66 | % | 100 | % |
* | Certain Trusts estimate they have distributed more than the amount of earned income and net realized gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholders investment in a Trust is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect a Trusts investment performance and should not be confused with yield or income. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will reduce the Trusts net asset value per share. |
Section 19(a) notices for each Trust, as applicable, are available on the BlackRock website http://www.blackrock.com.
Section 19(b) Disclosure |
The Trusts, acting pursuant to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exemptive order and with the approval of each Trusts Board of Trustees/Directors (the Board), each have adopted a plan, consistent with its investment objectives and policies to support a level distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital (the Plan). In accordance with the Plans, the Trusts currently distribute the following fixed amounts per share on a quarterly basis:
Exchange Symbol | Amount Per Common Share | |||||||||
BQY | $0.230000 | |||||||||
BQR | $0.179250 | |||||||||
BGR | $0.405000 | |||||||||
CII | $0.300000 | |||||||||
BDJ | $0.140000 | |||||||||
BOE | $0.311650 | |||||||||
BME | $0.429975 | |||||||||
BGY | $0.167850 | |||||||||
BCF | $0.174800 | |||||||||
BCX | $0.231200 | |||||||||
BUI | $0.362500 |
The fixed amounts distributed per share are subject to change at the discretion of each Trusts Board. Under its Plan, each Trust will distribute all available investment income to its shareholders, consistent with its primary investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). If sufficient investment income is not available on a quarterly basis, the Trusts will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital to shareholders in order to maintain a level distribution. Each quarterly distribution to shareholders is expected to be at the fixed amount established by the Board, except for extraordinary distributions and potential distribution rate increases or decreases to enable the Trusts to comply with the distribution requirements imposed by the Code.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about each Trusts investment performance from the amount of these distributions or from the terms of the Plan. Each Trusts total return performance on net asset value is presented in its financial highlights table.
The Board may amend, suspend or terminate a Trusts Plan without prior notice if it deems such actions to be in the best interests of the Trust or its shareholders. The suspension or termination of the Plan could have the effect of creating a trading discount (if the Trusts stock is trading at or above net asset value) or widening an existing trading discount. The Trusts are subject to risks that could have an adverse impact on their ability to maintain level distributions. Examples of potential risks include, but are not limited to, economic downturns impacting the markets, decreased market volatility, companies suspending or decreasing corporate dividend distributions and changes in the Code. Please refer to each Trusts prospectus for a more complete description of its risks.
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The Benefits and Risks of Option Over-Writing |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Dividend Income Trusts (BQY) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities of issuers that pay above-average dividends and have the potential for capital appreciation. The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities that pay dividends. The Trust seeks to pursue this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and utilizing an option over-writing strategy in an effort to seek total return performance and enhance distributions.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) MKT |
BQY | |
Initial Offering Date |
May 28, 2004 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($13.34)1 |
6.90% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.23 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.92 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 13.34 | $ | 12.84 | 3.89 | % | $ | 13.36 | $ | 12.16 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 14.83 | $ | 14.42 | 2.84 | % | $ | 14.83 | $ | 13.77 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts sector classifications refer to any one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trusts (BQR) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities issued by companies that are engaged in one or more of New Energy (e.g., products, technologies and services connected to the efficient use of energy or the provision or manufacture of alternative forms of energy), Water Resources and Agriculture business segments. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Trust seeks to pursue this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and utilizing an option over-writing strategy in an effort to seek total return performance and enhance distributions.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BQR | |
Initial Offering Date |
September 28, 2007 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($ 8.15)1 |
8.80% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.17925 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.71700 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 8.15 | $ | 7.93 | 2.77 | % | $ | 8.33 | $ | 7.49 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 9.22 | $ | 9.16 | 0.66 | % | $ | 9.30 | $ | 8.65 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trusts (BGR) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of energy and natural resources companies and equity derivatives with exposure to the energy and natural resources industry. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Trust seeks to pursue this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and utilizing an option over-writing strategy in an effort to seek total return performance and enhance distributions.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BGR | |
Initial Offering Date |
December 29, 2004 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($25.05)1 |
6.47% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.405 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$1.620 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 25.05 | $ | 26.82 | (6.60 | )% | $ | 26.84 | $ | 22.41 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 28.29 | $ | 30.12 | (6.08 | )% | $ | 30.28 | $ | 25.29 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.s (CII) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide investors with a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of equity and debt securities of U.S. and foreign issuers. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Trust seeks to pursue this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and utilizing an option over-writing strategy in an effort to seek total return performance and enhance distributions.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objectives will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
CII | |
Initial Offering Date |
April 30, 2004 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($14.30)1 |
8.39% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.30 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$1.20 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 14.30 | $ | 13.52 | 5.77 | % | $ | 14.40 | $ | 13.17 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.53 | $ | 15.31 | 1.44 | % | $ | 15.92 | $ | 14.93 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trusts (BDJ) (the Trust) primary investment objective is to provide current income and current gains, with a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in common stocks that pay dividends and have the potential for capital appreciation and by utilizing an option writing (selling) strategy to seek total return performance and enhance distributions. The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its total assets in dividend paying equities. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objectives will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BDJ | |
Initial Offering Date |
August 31, 2005 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($8.10)1 |
6.91% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.14 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.56 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 8.10 | $ | 7.72 | 4.92 | % | $ | 8.10 | $ | 7.55 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 9.16 | $ | 8.88 | 3.15 | % | $ | 9.17 | $ | 8.65 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trusts (BOE) (the Trust) primary investment objective is to provide current income and current gains, with a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in equity securities issued by companies located in countries throughout the world and utilizing an option writing (selling) strategy to seek total return performance and enhance distributions. The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities or options on equity securities or indices or sectors of equity securities. Under normal circumstances, the Trust invests a substantial amount of its total assets in foreign issuers, issuers that primarily trade in a market located outside the United States or issuers that do a substantial amount of business outside the United States. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objectives will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BOE | |
Initial Offering Date |
May 31, 2005 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($ 14.78)1 |
8.43% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.31165 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$1.24660 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 14.78 | $ | 14.74 | 0.27 | % | $ | 15.22 | $ | 14.15 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 16.46 | $ | 16.68 | (1.32 | )% | $ | 17.27 | $ | 16.08 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Health Sciences Trusts (BME) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies engaged in the health sciences and related industries and equity derivatives with exposure to the health sciences industry. The Trust seeks to pursue this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and utilizing an option overwriting strategy in an effort to seek total return performance and enhance distributions.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Health Sciences Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BME | |
Initial Offering Date |
March 31, 2005 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($ 35.66)1 |
4.82% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.429975 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$1.719900 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 35.66 | $ | 33.56 | 6.26 | % | $ | 39.95 | $ | 32.25 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 34.94 | $ | 34.92 | 0.06 | % | $ | 37.75 | $ | 33.64 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trusts (BGY) (the Trust) primary investment objective is to provide current income and current gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in equity securities issued by companies of any market capitalization located in countries throughout the world and utilizing an option writing (selling) strategy to seek total return performance and enhance distributions. The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities issued by non-U.S. companies of any market capitalization located in countries throughout the world. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objectives will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BGY | |
Initial Offering Date |
May 30, 2007 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($ 8.08)1 |
8.31% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.16785 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.67140 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 8.08 | $ | 8.14 | (0.74 | )% | $ | 8.40 | $ | 7.72 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 8.86 | $ | 9.05 | (2.10 | )% | $ | 9.41 | $ | 8.69 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trusts (BCF) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of energy, natural resources and basic materials companies and equity derivatives with exposure to companies in the energy, natural resources and basic materials industries. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Trust seeks to pursue this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and utilizing an option over-writing strategy in an effort to seek total return performance and enhance distributions.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BCF | |
Initial Offering Date |
September 29, 2006 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($ 9.13)1 |
7.66% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.1748 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.6992 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 9.13 | $ | 9.12 | 0.11 | % | $ | 9.18 | $ | 8.28 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 10.37 | $ | 10.24 | 1.27 | % | $ | 10.37 | $ | 9.56 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trusts (BCX) (the Trust) primary investment objective is to seek high current income and current gains, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Trust will seek to achieve its investment objectives, under normal market conditions,by investing at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by commodity or natural resources companies, derivatives with exposure to commodity or natural resources companies or investments in securities and derivatives linked to the underlying price movement of commodities or natural resources. While permitted, the Trust does not currently expect to invest in securities and derivatives linked to the underlying price movement of commodities or natural resources. The Trust seeks to pursue this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and utilizing an option overwriting strategy in an effort to seek total return performance and enhance distributions.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objectives will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BCX | |
Initial Offering Date |
March 30, 2011 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($ 12.02)1 |
7.69% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.2312 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.9248 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 12.02 | $ | 11.68 | 2.91 | % | $ | 12.06 | $ | 10.93 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 13.94 | $ | 13.54 | 2.95 | % | $ | 13.94 | $ | 12.73 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History Since Inception |
4 | Commencement of operations. |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trusts (BUI) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities issued by companies that are engaged in the Utilities and Infrastructure business segments anywhere in the world and by utilizing an option writing (selling) strategy in an effort to seek total return performance and enhance distributions. The Trust considers the Utilities business segment to include products, technologies and services connected to the management, ownership, operation, construction, development or financing of facilities usedto generate, transmit or distribute electricity, water, natural resources or telecommunications and the Infrastructure business segment to include companies that own or operate infrastructure assets or that are involved in the development, construction, distribution or financing of infrastructure assets. Under normal circumstances, the Trust invests a substantial amount of its total assets in foreign issuers, issuers that primarily trade in a market located outside the United States or issuers that do a substantial amount of business outside the United States. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Portfolio Management Commentary |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of April 30, 2014 | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust |
Trust Information |
Symbol on NYSE |
BUI | |
Initial Offering Date |
November 25, 2011 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2014 ($ 19.35)1 |
7.49% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2,3 |
$0.3625 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$1.4500 |
1 | Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate consists of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See Section 19(a) Notices on page 2 for the estimated sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. |
3 | On June 13, 2014, the Board of the Trust approved a change to the frequency of regular Trust distributions from quarterly to monthly. Please see Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
4/30/14 | 10/31/13 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 19.35 | $ | 18.36 | 5.39 | % | $ | 19.38 | $ | 16.91 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 22.19 | $ | 20.78 | 6.79 | % | $ | 22.19 | $ | 19.97 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History Since Inception |
4 | Commencement of operations. |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Derivative Financial Instruments |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Portfolio Abbreviations |
ADR |
American Depositary Receipt | GBP | British Pound | PEN | Peruvian Neuvo Sol | |||||
AUD |
Australian Dollar | GDR | Global Depositary Receipts | REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust | |||||
BRL |
Brazil Real | HKD | Hong Kong Dollar | SEK | Swedish Krona | |||||
CAD |
Canadian Dollar | ILS | Israeli Shekel | SGD | Singapore Dollar | |||||
CHF |
Swiss Franc | JPY | Japanese Yen | TWD | Taiwan Dollar | |||||
CLP |
Chilean Peso | KRW | Korean Won | USD | U.S. Dollar | |||||
DKK |
Danish Krone | MXN | Mexican New Peso | ZAR | South African Rand | |||||
EUR |
Euro | NOK | Norwegian Krone |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
|
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(b) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(c) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate | Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
3,708,345 | (669,938 | ) | 3,038,407 | $ | 856 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/02/14 | 55 | $ | (11,440 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp. |
Call | USD | 18.00 | 5/02/14 | 34 | (34 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 167.50 | 5/02/14 | 10 | (10 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 40.50 | 5/02/14 | 42 | (840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp. |
Call | USD | 41.50 | 5/02/14 | 23 | (115 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Walt Disney Co. |
Call | USD | 81.00 | 5/02/14 | 102 | (459 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati Financial Corp. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/05/14 | 23 | (1,073 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/05/14 | 18 | (495 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 98.00 | 5/05/14 | 31 | (9,765 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
McDonalds Corp. |
Call | USD | 98.00 | 5/05/14 | 26 | (8,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/05/14 | 44 | (1,672 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 5/05/14 | 43 | (43 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Technologies Corp. |
Call | USD | 116.00 | 5/05/14 | 37 | (8,510 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ventas, Inc. |
Call | USD | 61.45 | 5/05/14 | 22 | (10,188 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
M&T Bank Corp. |
Call | USD | 119.35 | 5/07/14 | 18 | (5,060 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
3M Co. |
Call | USD | 136.00 | 5/09/14 | 22 | (7,425 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/09/14 | 55 | (11,605 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 118.00 | 5/09/14 | 24 | (18,720 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Coca-Cola Co. |
Call | USD | 38.50 | 5/09/14 | 44 | (10,032 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 5/09/14 | 42 | (7,980 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
McDonalds Corp. |
Call | USD | 99.00 | 5/09/14 | 25 | (6,325 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.00 | 5/09/14 | 18 | (3,276 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/09/14 | 17 | (502 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 34.75 | 5/13/14 | 58 | (6,448 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
3M Co. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 5/19/14 | 22 | (9,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/19/14 | 22 | (803 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 5/19/14 | 22 | (198 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 10 | (150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Aflac, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 28 | (308 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 55 | (11,853 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 53 | (16,960 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bank of Nova Scotia |
Call | CAD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 46 | (7,198 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 5/19/14 | 16 | (5,360 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 16 | (592 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Coca-Cola Co. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/19/14 | 44 | (8,052 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CSX Corp. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 5/19/14 | 21 | (52 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 20 | (4,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Emerson Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/19/14 | 107 | (3,745 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/19/14 | 108 | (29,538 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 26.00 | 5/19/14 | 107 | (9,897 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Mills, Inc. |
Call | USD | 51.75 | 5/19/14 | 140 | (20,092 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Genuine Parts Co. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 5/19/14 | 24 | (600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 5/19/14 | 96 | (2,304 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 27.00 | 5/19/14 | 83 | (1,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 39 | (2,145 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 18 | (3,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MetLife, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 13 | (292 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microchip Technology, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 78 | (6,435 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 5/19/14 | 27 | $ | (2,133 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/19/14 | 29 | (2,929 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 42 | (2,121 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 5/19/14 | 42 | (651 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PepsiCo, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 5/19/14 | 30 | (4,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 34 | (2,091 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PPG Industries, Inc. |
Call | USD | 195.00 | 5/19/14 | 23 | (4,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 38 | (3,325 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 5/19/14 | 36 | (505 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Reynolds American, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 51 | (9,945 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SAP AG ADR |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 21 | (3,675 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Siemens AG ADR |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 5/19/14 | 15 | (1,762 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 40.00 | 5/19/14 | 13 | (2,853 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 22 | (5,720 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 42 | (709 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 33 | (347 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/19/14 | 31 | (2,465 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati Financial Corp. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/22/14 | 23 | (1,621 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 5/23/14 | 18 | (4,653 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 27.00 | 5/23/14 | 1 | (20 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 5/23/14 | 15 | (622 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/23/14 | 35 | (2,503 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp. |
Call | USD | 41.50 | 5/23/14 | 23 | (598 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/23/14 | 33 | (594 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/23/14 | 30 | (2,595 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/23/14 | 20 | (700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 5/28/14 | 36 | (2,576 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Express Co. |
Call | USD | 87.00 | 5/30/14 | 26 | (5,018 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 26.00 | 5/30/14 | 108 | (10,854 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 58.50 | 5/30/14 | 34 | (5,151 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 5/30/14 | 82 | (4,018 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.50 | 5/30/14 | 44 | (2,486 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 82.00 | 5/30/14 | 24 | (3,432 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/30/14 | 20 | (280 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canon, Inc. ADR |
Call | USD | 31.70 | 6/04/14 | 14 | (714 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/06/14 | 20 | (4,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 26.50 | 6/06/14 | 83 | (4,233 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 6/06/14 | 31 | (5,224 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp. |
Call | USD | 40.50 | 6/06/14 | 44 | (3,894 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 79.00 | 6/06/14 | 17 | (2,780 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 6/06/14 | 41 | (2,030 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 6/23/14 | 31 | (9,610 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ameren Corp. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 6/23/14 | 89 | (16,020 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 6/23/14 | 137 | (6,233 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/23/14 | 21 | (5,260 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 6/23/14 | 47 | (6,345 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 6/23/14 | 23 | (2,242 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Lockheed Martin Corp. |
Call | USD | 165.00 | 6/23/14 | 17 | (5,525 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MetLife, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 6/23/14 | 13 | (1,970 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 6/23/14 | 22 | (8,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 6/23/14 | 17 | (1,955 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 6/23/14 | 30 | $ | (2,535 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 6/23/14 | 17 | (2,218 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (465,151 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
Sempra Energy |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 97.72 | 5/02/14 | 1,900 | $ | (1,823 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Chubb Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 87.37 | 5/05/14 | 1,700 | (8,008 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 94.27 | 5/05/14 | 2,300 | (353 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 38.29 | 5/05/14 | 4,700 | (4,618 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/05/14 | 2,900 | (2,212 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 64.50 | 5/05/14 | 5,600 | (37,746 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ventas, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 61.50 | 5/05/14 | 2,200 | (10,077 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 44.10 | 5/05/14 | 1,650 | (7,228 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care REIT, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 61.07 | 5/06/14 | 4,200 | (8,492 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
TeliaSonera AB |
Credit Suisse International | Call | SEK | 48.83 | 5/07/14 | 21,300 | (80 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 19.45 | 5/08/14 | 2,800 | (678 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
GlaxoSmithKline PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 16.72 | 5/08/14 | 13,000 | (367 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Keppel Corp. Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | SGD | 10.81 | 5/08/14 | 21,000 | (315 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ricoh Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 1,167.27 | 5/08/14 | 12,800 | (3,151 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 4,989.44 | 5/08/14 | 4,300 | (15 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 5.71 | 5/12/14 | 39,200 | (12,498 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 94.50 | 5/12/14 | 3,900 | (21,776 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Zurich Insurance Group AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CHF | 259.67 | 5/13/14 | 390 | (371 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 124.33 | 5/14/14 | 7,000 | (2,456 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hopewell Holdings Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 26.61 | 5/14/14 | 34,000 | (1,414 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oracle Corp. Japan |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 4,411.50 | 5/14/14 | 3,500 | (10,464 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Santos Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | AUD | 13.43 | 5/14/14 | 26,600 | (11,108 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Allianz SE |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 120.73 | 5/15/14 | 1,400 | (9,144 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AstraZeneca PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 38.07 | 5/15/14 | 7,000 | (102,972 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 9.82 | 5/15/14 | 10,300 | (2,189 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Solvay SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 114.53 | 5/15/14 | 900 | (2,915 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 83.21 | 5/20/14 | 2,050 | (5,287 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nestle SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 69.08 | 5/21/14 | 2,200 | (932 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Chubb Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 92.36 | 5/28/14 | 1,700 | (1,922 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity Residential |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 58.00 | 5/28/14 | 4,300 | (8,028 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 5.71 | 5/28/14 | 39,200 | (15,538 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
HCP, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 41.47 | 5/28/14 | 4,800 | (3,543 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Liberty Property Trust |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 38.28 | 5/28/14 | 2,800 | (1,041 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 84.04 | 5/28/14 | 2,050 | (4,186 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 73.10 | 6/02/14 | 4,700 | (4,644 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 19.39 | 6/03/14 | 2,800 | (1,892 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vinci SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 54.54 | 6/03/14 | 4,800 | (8,597 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sanofi |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 75.13 | 6/04/14 | 1,400 | (5,166 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 51.10 | 6/05/14 | 4,800 | (8,550 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.24 | 6/05/14 | 1,400 | (4,357 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 66.83 | 6/05/14 | 5,600 | (24,886 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SSE PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 15.17 | 6/10/14 | 14,000 | (11,400 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
British American Tobacco PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 34.51 | 6/11/14 | 7,000 | (7,226 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 33 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/12/14 | 600 | $ | (1,785 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
National Australia Bank Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 35.53 | 6/13/14 | 12,800 | (3,543 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 48.97 | 6/13/14 | 1,700 | (818 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CSX Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 28.52 | 6/17/14 | 2,100 | (1,164 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
United Overseas Bank Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | SGD | 22.32 | 6/17/14 | 7,000 | (1,855 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 33.99 | 6/18/14 | 7,200 | (4,916 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BASF SE |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 83.64 | 6/18/14 | 3,800 | (7,855 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hennes & Mauritz AB, B Shares |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | SEK | 278.62 | 6/18/14 | 8,600 | (2,644 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/18/14 | 700 | (2,153 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 6/21/14 | 2,500 | (1,779 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 7/09/14 | 2,500 | (2,258 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (410,435 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Aerospace & Defense |
$ | 2,900,668 | | | $ | 2,900,668 | ||||||||||
Banks |
5,191,334 | $ | 2,236,905 | | 7,428,239 | |||||||||||
Beverages |
1,549,713 | 126,662 | | 1,676,375 | ||||||||||||
Capital Markets |
1,536,296 | | | 1,536,296 | ||||||||||||
Chemicals |
1,122,996 | 1,486,380 | | 2,609,376 | ||||||||||||
Communications Equipment |
676,906 | | | 676,906 | ||||||||||||
Construction & Engineering |
| 913,626 | | 913,626 | ||||||||||||
Consumer Finance |
577,038 | | | 577,038 | ||||||||||||
Distributors |
531,432 | | | 531,432 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services |
612,393 | | | 612,393 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
2,532,501 | 388,702 | | 2,921,203 | ||||||||||||
Electric Utilities |
1,925,038 | 902,523 | | 2,827,561 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
34 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: (concluded) |
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Investments: (concluded) |
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Long-Term Investments: (concluded) |
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Common Stocks: (concluded) |
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Electrical Equipment |
$ | 1,827,224 | | | $ | 1,827,224 | ||||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing |
694,593 | | | 694,593 | ||||||||||||
Food Products |
3,472,074 | $ | 440,520 | | 3,912,594 | |||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
430,014 | | | 430,014 | ||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
1,307,802 | | | 1,307,802 | ||||||||||||
Household Products |
1,287,780 | | | 1,287,780 | ||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates |
3,492,261 | 748,174 | | 4,240,435 | ||||||||||||
Insurance |
3,589,446 | 906,383 | | 4,495,829 | ||||||||||||
IT Services |
1,044,664 | | | 1,044,664 | ||||||||||||
Leisure Products |
462,737 | | | 462,737 | ||||||||||||
Machinery |
| 1,090,696 | | 1,090,696 | ||||||||||||
Media |
2,023,170 | | | 2,023,170 | ||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
565,166 | 459,368 | | 1,024,534 | ||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities |
3,501,615 | | | 3,501,615 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
9,154,302 | 853,900 | | 10,008,202 | ||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals |
6,439,143 | 3,145,764 | | 9,584,907 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
2,830,290 | 15,295 | | 2,845,585 | ||||||||||||
Road & Rail |
299,132 | | | 299,132 | ||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
2,045,341 | | | 2,045,341 | ||||||||||||
Software |
2,117,996 | 410,162 | | 2,528,158 | ||||||||||||
Specialty Retail |
1,550,445 | 880,058 | | 2,430,503 | ||||||||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
115,736 | 368,738 | | 484,474 | ||||||||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance |
256,968 | | | 256,968 | ||||||||||||
Tobacco |
3,243,253 | 998,983 | | 4,242,236 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
3,038,407 | | | 3,038,407 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 73,945,874 | $ | 16,372,839 | | $ | 90,318,713 | |||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (416,874 | ) | $ | (458,712 | ) | | $ | (875,586 | ) | ||||||
1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 23,966 | | | $ | 23,966 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
26,460 | | | 26,460 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 50,426 | | | $ | 50,426 | ||||||||||
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There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 35 |
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
36 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
|
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
|
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(b) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(e) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate | Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
7,688,865 | (3,502,311 | ) | 4,186,554 | $ | 1,326 | ||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series |
| | | $ | 1,261 |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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The Andersons, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.00 | 5/05/14 | 68 | $ | (35,991 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Covanta Holding Corp. |
Call | USD | 18.45 | 5/05/14 | 44 | (1,084 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Call | USD | 89.00 | 5/05/14 | 45 | (19,682 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 43.50 | 5/09/14 | 4 | (248 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 260.00 | 5/09/14 | 14 | (1,470 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/09/14 | 17 | (1,556 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.50 | 5/09/14 | 39 | (3,334 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 94.75 | 5/12/14 | 26 | (13,935 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Aegion Corp. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 5/19/14 | 51 | (4,208 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 37 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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AltaGas Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 5/19/14 | 69 | $ | (5,981 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 5/19/14 | 32 | (1,472 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bunge Ltd. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 170 | (18,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canfor Corp. |
Call | CAD | 28.00 | 5/19/14 | 112 | (613 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Danaher Corp. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 76 | (3,420 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
FMC Corp. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 12 | (630 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
IDEX Corp. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 41 | (16,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ingredion, Inc. |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/19/14 | 27 | (3,578 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Layne Christensen Co. |
Call | USD | 17.50 | 5/19/14 | 45 | (6,188 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Call | USD | 47.50 | 5/19/14 | 118 | (32,745 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pall Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 5/19/14 | 41 | (1,025 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pentair Ltd. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 110 | (825 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 5/19/14 | 114 | (7,752 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Quanta Services, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 5/19/14 | 26 | (1,820 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Quanta Services, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 26 | (520 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Regal-Beloit Corp. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 50 | (8,875 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Roper Industries, Inc. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 5/19/14 | 29 | (13,920 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 34 | (574 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Trimble Navigation Ltd. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 5/19/14 | 149 | (12,665 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 5/19/14 | 148 | (9,990 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 5/19/14 | 149 | (5,215 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Veeco Instruments, Inc. |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 5/19/14 | 50 | (1,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/19/14 | 61 | (1,525 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Itron, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 5/22/14 | 30 | (7,436 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Call | USD | 112.00 | 5/22/14 | 82 | (11,054 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ormat Technologies, Inc. |
Call | USD | 28.15 | 5/22/14 | 45 | (1,453 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SunOpta, Inc. |
Call | USD | 12.00 | 5/22/14 | 125 | (3,963 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 28.75 | 5/22/14 | 286 | (23,197 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 5/23/14 | 32 | (1,872 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eaton Corp. PLC |
Call | USD | 76.00 | 5/23/14 | 39 | (780 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/30/14 | 368 | (11,592 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SunOpta, Inc. |
Call | USD | 11.55 | 5/30/14 | 72 | (4,275 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 6/10/14 | 83 | (8,214 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Enel Green Power SpA |
Call | EUR | 2.10 | 6/20/14 | 100 | (10,377 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 6/23/14 | 104 | (3,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 6/23/14 | 24 | (9,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Trina Solar Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 14.00 | 6/23/14 | 121 | (4,537 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 6/23/14 | 61 | (1,830 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 6/23/14 | 48 | (2,640 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (343,811 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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TransCanada Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 51.08 | 5/02/14 | 2,400 | $ | (276 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 45.54 | 5/05/14 | 5,700 | (3,274 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BRF SA ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 19.33 | 5/05/14 | 49,500 | (161,880 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
California Water Service Group |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 22.95 | 5/05/14 | 14,600 | (671 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 36.59 | 5/05/14 | 7,500 | (4,160 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ABB Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 23.38 | 5/06/14 | 11,500 | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Illovo Sugar Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | ZAR | 28.55 | 5/06/14 | 26,000 | (1,670 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
38 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Uralkali OJSC GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 23.39 | 5/06/14 | 9,000 | $ | (466 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 45.94 | 5/07/14 | 5,800 | (2,957 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Produce PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 1.03 | 5/07/14 | 90,000 | (2,853 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Air Liquide SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 99.73 | 5/08/14 | 1,900 | (9,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Guangdong Investment Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 8.20 | 5/08/14 | 124,000 | (4,530 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Incitec Pivot Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 3.23 | 5/08/14 | 117,700 | (729 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Linde AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 146.80 | 5/08/14 | 1,300 | (6,467 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Select Harvests Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | AUD | 6.78 | 5/08/14 | 24,300 | (390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co. Ltd., Class H |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 3.94 | 5/08/14 | 300,000 | (10,282 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 37.48 | 5/09/14 | 7,200 | (1,717 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/13/14 | 6,400 | (7,148 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | BRL | 35.33 | 5/13/14 | 3,300 | (1,285 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Illovo Sugar Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | ZAR | 28.55 | 5/13/14 | 27,000 | (2,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 14.04 | 5/13/14 | 3,000 | (366 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Syngenta AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 340.78 | 5/13/14 | 2,700 | (25,338 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Xylem, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/13/14 | 26,700 | (10,065 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Longyuan Power Group Corp., Series H |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 8.16 | 5/14/14 | 219,000 | (6,251 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Guangdong Investment Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 7.36 | 5/14/14 | 130,000 | (17,954 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Israel Chemicals Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | ILS | 31.24 | 5/14/14 | 22,500 | (2,528 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Severn Trent PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 18.13 | 5/14/14 | 25,500 | (20,923 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co. Ltd., Class H |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 3.94 | 5/14/14 | 300,000 | (11,943 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Veresen, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 16.61 | 5/14/14 | 5,400 | (519 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 29.77 | 5/14/14 | 4,400 | (1,282 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wilmar International Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | SGD | 3.50 | 5/14/14 | 85,000 | (395 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American States Water Co. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 31.10 | 5/15/14 | 17,050 | (4,245 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aqua America, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 25.60 | 5/15/14 | 18,000 | (2,776 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
California Water Service Group |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 22.87 | 5/20/14 | 24,000 | (5,100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | BRL | 35.33 | 5/20/14 | 3,300 | (1,703 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CLP | 919.59 | 5/20/14 | 225,000 | (10,130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SLC Agricola SA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | BRL | 18.70 | 5/20/14 | 25,000 | (576 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co. Ltd., Class H |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 3.94 | 5/20/14 | 300,000 | (13,473 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 13.80 | 5/21/14 | 2,600 | (801 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novozymes A/S, B Shares |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | DKK | 240.69 | 5/21/14 | 13,400 | (44,788 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SMA Solar Technology AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 45.79 | 5/21/14 | 1,100 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wacker Chemie AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 88.25 | 5/21/14 | 2,500 | (6,398 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aixtron SE |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 12.26 | 5/22/14 | 1,700 | (265 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Produce PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 1.06 | 5/22/14 | 58,500 | (1,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
International Forest Products Ltd., Class A |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CAD | 15.80 | 5/23/14 | 13,600 | (13,915 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/27/14 | 6,400 | (11,435 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American States Water Co. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 31.10 | 5/27/14 | 17,050 | (7,260 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Azbil Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 2,569.02 | 5/27/14 | 4,400 | (207 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 39 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | BRL | 35.86 | 5/28/14 | 9,700 | $ | (5,228 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cresud SACIF y A ADR |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 11.52 | 5/28/14 | 9,000 | (7,348 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sao Martinho SA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 32.44 | 5/28/14 | 24,000 | (16,630 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SLC Agricola SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 18.87 | 5/28/14 | 25,000 | (876 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wilmar International Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | SGD | 3.50 | 5/28/14 | 85,000 | (1,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Johnson Matthey PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 31.11 | 5/29/14 | 7,800 | (24,295 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aqua America, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 25.95 | 5/30/14 | 34,400 | (6,923 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 46.66 | 6/02/14 | 5,700 | (5,062 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Illovo Sugar Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ZAR | 29.73 | 6/03/14 | 37,000 | (2,408 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
National Grid PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 8.31 | 6/03/14 | 15,000 | (5,377 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suez Environnement Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 13.95 | 6/04/14 | 4,500 | (1,358 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Water Affairs Group Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | HKD | 2.94 | 6/05/14 | 500,000 | (1,811 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Schneider Electric SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 68.36 | 6/05/14 | 4,800 | (6,078 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sao Martinho SA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 26.89 | 6/06/14 | 24,200 | (73,838 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Veolia Environnement SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 13.99 | 6/06/14 | 56,700 | (17,003 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 45.75 | 6/09/14 | 6,000 | (4,453 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kubota Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | JPY | 1,365.00 | 6/10/14 | 36,000 | (12,589 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | BRL | 35.67 | 6/11/14 | 3,300 | (2,276 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fortum OYJ |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 16.81 | 6/11/14 | 7,700 | (2,756 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA |
UBS AG | Call | CLP | 943.33 | 6/11/14 | 225,000 | (6,322 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 2,164.44 | 6/11/14 | 25,400 | (13,477 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pennon Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 7.44 | 6/11/14 | 96,900 | (38,879 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SLC Agricola SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 17.34 | 6/11/14 | 17,000 | (4,600 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vestas Wind Systems A/S |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | DKK | 244.77 | 6/11/14 | 9,800 | (19,705 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil Search Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 8.73 | 6/12/14 | 21,500 | (7,207 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Severn Trent PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 18.42 | 6/13/14 | 25,500 | (22,801 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roper Industries, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 135.00 | 6/16/14 | 2,900 | (16,524 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aixtron SE |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 12.26 | 6/17/14 | 1,700 | (575 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hyflux Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | SGD | 1.23 | 6/17/14 | 169,000 | (3,562 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Umicore SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 37.78 | 6/25/14 | 2,400 | (566 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Water Affairs Group Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | HKD | 2.68 | 6/26/14 | 500,000 | (7,689 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
United Utilities Group PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 7.85 | 7/01/14 | 71,300 | (21,190 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 4.84 | 7/02/14 | 33,400 | (10,548 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 4.69 | 7/16/14 | 32,500 | (15,312 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (831,037 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
40 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Auto Components |
$ | 1,047,248 | | | $ | 1,047,248 | ||||||||||||||
Biotechnology |
| $ | 307,820 | | 307,820 | |||||||||||||||
Building Products |
598,456 | | | 598,456 | ||||||||||||||||
Chemicals |
10,482,435 | 8,892,263 | | 19,374,698 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies |
2,003,200 | 1,065,479 | | 3,068,679 | ||||||||||||||||
Construction & Engineering |
1,232,066 | | | 1,232,066 | ||||||||||||||||
Electric Utilities |
2,344,618 | 381,806 | | 2,726,424 | ||||||||||||||||
Electrical Equipment |
3,260,535 | 2,585,579 | | 5,846,114 | ||||||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
1,526,590 | 222,389 | | 1,748,979 | ||||||||||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing |
1,410,945 | | | 1,410,945 | ||||||||||||||||
Food Products |
18,588,031 | 2,163,838 | | 20,751,869 | ||||||||||||||||
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers |
453,860 | 2,146,653 | | 2,600,513 | ||||||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates |
1,232,784 | | | 1,232,784 | ||||||||||||||||
Machinery |
7,867,264 | 2,220,977 | | 10,088,241 | ||||||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities |
1,064,533 | 3,024,644 | | 4,089,177 | ||||||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
1,443,739 | 962,899 | | 2,406,638 | ||||||||||||||||
Paper & Forest Products |
1,097,760 | 45,449 | | 1,143,209 | ||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
2,338,550 | | | 2,338,550 | ||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development |
241,400 | | | 241,400 | ||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
1,018,902 | 229,876 | | 1,248,778 | ||||||||||||||||
Water Utilities |
18,020,807 | 11,108,587 | | 29,129,394 | ||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
4,186,554 | | | 4,186,554 | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 81,460,277 | $ | 35,358,259 | | $ | 116,818,536 | |||||||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (203,149 | ) | $ | (971,699 | ) | | $ | (1,174,848 | ) | ||||||||||
1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Foreign currency at value. |
$ | 16,164 | | | $ | 16,164 | ||||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives |
100,000 | | | 100,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 116,164 | | | $ | 116,164 | ||||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 41 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
Certain foreign securities are fair valued utilizing an external pricing service to reflect any significant market movements between the time the Trust values such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy. As of October 31, 2013, securities with a value of $4,116,506 were systematically fair valued due to significant market movements, but were not valued using systematic fair values as of April 30, 2014. Therefore, these securities were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 during the period October 31, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
Certain foreign securities are fair valued utilizing an external pricing service to reflect any significant market movements between the time the Trust values such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy. As of October 31, 2013 the Trust did not utilize the external pricing service model adjustments as significant market movements did not occur. As of April 30, 2014, securities with a value of $1,002,701 were systematically fair valued due to significant market movements. Therefore, these securities were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during the period October 31, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
42 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
|
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
|
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(c) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(d) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(e) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate | Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
60,810,523 | (29,346,976 | ) | 31,463,547 | $ | 10,556 |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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BP PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 49.50 | 5/02/14 | 845 | $ | (100,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/02/14 | 408 | (9,384 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 94.00 | 5/02/14 | 1,235 | (1,000,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 91.00 | 5/02/14 | 151 | (153,642 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 5/05/14 | 261 | (149,423 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 68.50 | 5/05/14 | 1,252 | (757,460 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 93.00 | 5/05/14 | 502 | (425,445 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/09/14 | 406 | (75,719 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 102.00 | 5/09/14 | 104 | (12,532 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 43 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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BP PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 844 | $ | (217,752 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cameron International Corp. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 712 | (80,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 5/19/14 | 735 | (24,141 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 23.00 | 5/19/14 | 930 | (75,092 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cimarex Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 5/19/14 | 201 | (30,652 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,254 | (83,391 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CONSOL Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 5/19/14 | 381 | (71,628 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Devon Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 561 | (33,660 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Encana Corp. |
Call | CAD | 26.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,293 | (47,777 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 5/19/14 | 551 | (83,201 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 343 | (111,877 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 343 | (54,765 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 555 | (16,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 652 | (237,980 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. |
Call | USD | 195.00 | 5/19/14 | 191 | (96,455 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 5/19/14 | 242 | (25,410 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 5/19/14 | 242 | (10,890 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 5/19/14 | 649 | (592,212 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 5/19/14 | 642 | (112,992 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 608 | (10,262 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BP PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/23/14 | 1,120 | (233,520 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 5/23/14 | 525 | (174,563 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 5/30/14 | 525 | (181,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 5/30/14 | 769 | (163,797 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 6/04/14 | 590 | (156,735 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/06/14 | 507 | (114,075 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 6/06/14 | 769 | (171,103 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 64.50 | 6/06/14 | 553 | (61,383 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 6/23/14 | 712 | (233,180 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/23/14 | 508 | (127,254 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cimarex Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 6/23/14 | 289 | (157,505 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Encana Corp. |
Call | CAD | 26.00 | 6/23/14 | 1,294 | (79,691 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 6/23/14 | 460 | (25,760 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. |
Call | USD | 205.00 | 6/23/14 | 192 | (84,480 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CONSOL Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 7/21/14 | 381 | (91,059 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (6,757,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 73.90 | 5/02/14 | 124,700 | $ | (603,479 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 74.28 | 5/02/14 | 64,400 | (287,060 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 51.08 | 5/02/14 | 95,000 | (10,922 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 11.15 | 5/05/14 | 95,600 | (3,645 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BG Group PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 11.22 | 5/06/14 | 200,000 | (260,046 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 11.09 | 5/07/14 | 45,200 | (6,761 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/07/14 | 87,200 | (168,222 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 166.73 | 5/07/14 | 60,150 | (146,718 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 48.11 | 5/07/14 | 64,000 | (308,732 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 3.74 | 5/08/14 | 60,000 | (170,872 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil Search Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | AUD | 8.41 | 5/08/14 | 394,000 | (189,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 166.73 | 5/13/14 | 60,150 | (150,252 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
44 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Total SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 48.11 | 5/13/14 | 64,000 | $ | (313,774 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Murphy Oil Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 63.35 | 5/15/14 | 22,500 | (26,086 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 44.53 | 5/28/14 | 35,700 | (39,707 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
UBS AG | Call | NOK | 169.92 | 5/28/14 | 155,500 | (297,598 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 10.93 | 5/29/14 | 59,000 | (26,385 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Murphy Oil Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 63.35 | 5/29/14 | 22,500 | (37,178 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
UBS AG | Call | NOK | 169.92 | 6/03/14 | 155,500 | (298,772 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 49.38 | 6/04/14 | 27,300 | (24,287 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil Search Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 8.73 | 6/12/14 | 388,400 | (130,192 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/12/14 | 118,400 | (352,294 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BG Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 11.92 | 6/17/14 | 226,000 | (189,037 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 44.53 | 6/17/14 | 35,700 | (48,644 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 11.00 | 6/18/14 | 108,300 | (59,047 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/18/14 | 118,300 | (363,886 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 6/21/14 | 39,100 | (27,825 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 7/09/14 | 39,100 | (35,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (4,576,716 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, vola- tilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unob- servable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for invest- ments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Energy Equipment & Services |
$ | 79,189,100 | | | $ | 79,189,100 | ||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
645,826,605 | $ | 98,391,082 | | 744,217,687 | |||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
31,463,547 | | | 31,463,547 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 756,479,252 | $ | 98,391,082 | | $ | 854,870,334 | |||||||||
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|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 45 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (6,600,315 | ) | $ | (4,733,451 | ) | | $ | (11,333,766 | ) | ||||||
1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 6,930 | | | $ | 6,930 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
184,978 | | | 184,978 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 191,908 | | | $ | 191,908 | ||||||||||
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|
There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
46 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 47 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(c) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(d) | Warrants entitle the Trust to purchase a predetermined number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date of the warrants, if any. |
(e) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(f) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
20,482,532 | (17,278,451 | ) | 3,204,081 | $ | 3,966 |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
eBay, Inc. |
Call | USD | 58.00 | 5/02/14 | 656 | $ | (656 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Expedia, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/02/14 | 300 | (33,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 5/02/14 | 520 | (73,060 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/02/14 | 106 | (212 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oracle Corp. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/02/14 | 179 | (32,310 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Walt Disney Co. |
Call | USD | 81.00 | 5/02/14 | 250 | (1,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.50 | 5/05/14 | 500 | (132,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple Inc. |
Call | USD | 545.00 | 5/05/14 | 106 | (484,155 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/05/14 | 325 | (2,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
HollyFrontier Corp. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/05/14 | 590 | (218,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 98.00 | 5/05/14 | 479 | (150,885 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/05/14 | 500 | (19,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 5/05/14 | 361 | (361 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/05/14 | 621 | (3,416 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Call | USD | 21.00 | 5/09/14 | 470 | (12,925 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.00 | 5/09/14 | 922 | (161,811 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple Inc. |
Call | USD | 535.00 | 5/09/14 | 53 | (295,210 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 260.00 | 5/09/14 | 552 | (57,960 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
48 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/09/14 | 450 | $ | (2,700 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 35.50 | 5/09/14 | 550 | (9,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Google, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 565.00 | 5/09/14 | 68 | (2,210 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
HollyFrontier Corp. |
Call | USD | 49.50 | 5/09/14 | 590 | (199,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.00 | 5/09/14 | 407 | (74,074 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Noble Corp. PLC |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 5/09/14 | 463 | (5,093 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 5/09/14 | 629 | (9,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/09/14 | 633 | (18,674 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 83.00 | 5/09/14 | 450 | (1,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Visa, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 210.00 | 5/09/14 | 55 | (2,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Yahoo!, Inc. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 5/09/14 | 500 | (24,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
3M Co. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 5/19/14 | 72 | (32,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Call | USD | 20.00 | 5/19/14 | 956 | (65,964 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Allstate Corp. |
Call | USD | 56.00 | 5/19/14 | 497 | (79,212 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Allstate Corp. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 173 | (12,110 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,330 | (448,875 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple Inc. |
Call | USD | 575.00 | 5/19/14 | 20 | (36,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Brunswick Corp. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 5/19/14 | 145 | (2,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 120 | (8,040 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/19/14 | 571 | (127,048 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
eBay, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 5/19/14 | 250 | (17,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eli Lilly & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/19/14 | 690 | (35,535 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,020 | (79,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 5/19/14 | 343 | (29,498 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/19/14 | 340 | (12,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Google, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 560.00 | 5/19/14 | 14 | (2,415 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 5/19/14 | 123 | (79,335 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 397 | (69,475 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/19/14 | 225 | (12,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG ADR |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 5/19/14 | 238 | (49,385 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Owens Corning |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/19/14 | 990 | (7,425 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PepsiCo, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 5/19/14 | 203 | (30,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 748 | (46,002 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Science Applications International Corp. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,230 | (55,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 5/19/14 | 986 | (34,510 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Continental Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 5/19/14 | 230 | (4,715 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Continental Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 5/19/14 | 470 | (6,345 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Continental Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 170 | (595 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 675 | (48,938 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Yahoo!, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 5/19/14 | 400 | (45,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B |
Call | USD | 127.00 | 5/22/14 | 482 | (143,060 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Capital Agency Corp. |
Call | USD | 22.50 | 5/23/14 | 628 | (28,260 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. |
Call | USD | 11.50 | 5/23/14 | 1,663 | (45,733 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
eBay, Inc. |
Call | USD | 54.50 | 5/23/14 | 161 | (4,588 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/23/14 | 640 | (38,080 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 74.00 | 5/23/14 | 46 | (24,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/23/14 | 747 | (53,410 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Visa, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 215.00 | 5/23/14 | 65 | (3,380 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Yahoo!, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/23/14 | 140 | (9,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Call | USD | 20.50 | 5/30/14 | 956 | (51,624 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Capital Agency Corp. |
Call | USD | 23.00 | 5/30/14 | 615 | (14,452 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 49 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Apple Inc. |
Call | USD | 535.00 | 5/30/14 | 53 | $ | (295,872 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/30/14 | 325 | (23,075 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Express Scripts Holding Co. |
Call | USD | 72.00 | 5/30/14 | 217 | (1,844 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 76.00 | 5/30/14 | 91 | (38,220 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 56.50 | 5/30/14 | 482 | (39,283 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 91.00 | 5/30/14 | 125 | (50,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 58.50 | 5/30/14 | 502 | (76,053 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Noble Corp. PLC |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 5/30/14 | 250 | (7,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oracle Corp. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 5/30/14 | 600 | (84,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.50 | 5/30/14 | 361 | (20,396 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/30/14 | 800 | (11,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 6/06/14 | 1,000 | (185,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
eBay, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.50 | 6/06/14 | 656 | (18,696 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 6/06/14 | 285 | (48,022 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 91.00 | 6/06/14 | 126 | (54,810 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 6/06/14 | 1,405 | (76,573 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 79.00 | 6/06/14 | 241 | (39,404 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ally Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 6/23/14 | 500 | (18,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Brunswick Corp. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 6/23/14 | 145 | (4,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Discover Financial Services |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 6/23/14 | 445 | (34,488 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 6/23/14 | 500 | (57,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 6/23/14 | 634 | (42,795 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 6/23/14 | 230 | (31,855 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 6/23/14 | 46 | (25,990 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Linn Energy LLC |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 6/23/14 | 250 | (8,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 6/23/14 | 125 | (14,062 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oracle Corp. |
Call | USD | 42.00 | 6/23/14 | 150 | (12,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Owens Corning |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 6/23/14 | 580 | (10,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 6/23/14 | 568 | (97,980 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 6/23/14 | 491 | (31,424 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 6/23/14 | 902 | (74,415 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Springleaf Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 6/23/14 | 244 | (20,130 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Continental Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 6/23/14 | 235 | (13,865 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 6/23/14 | 500 | (42,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 6/23/14 | 1,011 | (63,188 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 6/23/14 | 242 | (31,581 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Discover Financial Services |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 7/21/14 | 445 | (52,288 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (5,684,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 14.09 | 5/05/14 | 84,000 | $ | (8 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 32.79 | 5/06/14 | 168,600 | (21,628 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 26.74 | 5/06/14 | 77,100 | (67,412 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 27.28 | 5/06/14 | 79,800 | (52,002 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Metro AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 30.31 | 5/07/14 | 196,200 | (29,859 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 50.25 | 5/08/14 | 34,300 | (33,642 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
50 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | KRW | 1,075,900.00 | 5/08/14 | 4,500 | $ | (16,147 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 34.13 | 5/09/14 | 177,800 | (794,951 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 50.75 | 5/13/14 | 34,300 | (26,867 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 69.37 | 5/14/14 | 15,000 | (43,929 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 4,798.73 | 5/14/14 | 160,100 | (778,956 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | KRW | 1,019,606.38 | 5/14/14 | 5,100 | (152,935 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Expedia, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 73.81 | 5/22/14 | 75,000 | (317,042 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 50.25 | 5/27/14 | 34,300 | (45,922 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 69.02 | 5/28/14 | 15,000 | (55,986 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Owens Corning |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 44.63 | 5/28/14 | 58,000 | (14,167 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Springleaf Holdings, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 25.00 | 5/28/14 | 25,000 | (14,712 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 5,160.00 | 5/29/14 | 79,700 | (183,652 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Renault SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 76.12 | 6/03/14 | 26,600 | (21,390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 37.31 | 6/03/14 | 101,100 | (139,373 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Expedia, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 73.81 | 6/04/14 | 75,000 | (254,618 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Legg Mason, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 46.42 | 6/04/14 | 33,100 | (54,171 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 36.56 | 6/05/14 | 202,500 | (423,393 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 51.59 | 6/09/14 | 34,300 | (27,097 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | KRW | 1,110,410.00 | 6/10/14 | 2,600 | (29,698 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 5,160.00 | 6/12/14 | 79,700 | (208,852 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | KRW | 1,091,461.39 | 6/17/14 | 2,600 | (47,718 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
News Corp. Class A |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 17.37 | 6/26/14 | 73,700 | (32,575 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Put | USD | 11.55 | 5/12/14 | 497,000 | (112,908 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Noble Corp. PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Put | USD | 32.50 | 5/12/14 | 59,700 | (127,231 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Put | USD | 28.10 | 5/12/14 | 285,900 | (27,864 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (4,156,705 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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|
| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 51 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Air Freight & Logistics |
| $ | 100,347 | | $ | 100,347 | ||||||||||
Airlines |
$ | 6,911,117 | 30,067,685 | | 36,978,802 | |||||||||||
Automobiles |
38,451,342 | 4,732,055 | | 43,183,397 | ||||||||||||
Banks |
26,441,418 | | | 26,441,418 | ||||||||||||
Beverages |
3,160,752 | | | 3,160,752 | ||||||||||||
Biotechnology |
2,613,717 | | | 2,613,717 | ||||||||||||
Building Products |
16,025,455 | | | 16,025,455 | ||||||||||||
Capital Markets |
2,822,778 | 2,280,000 | | 5,102,778 | ||||||||||||
Chemicals |
24,590,551 | | | 24,590,551 | ||||||||||||
Communications Equipment |
17,953,751 | | | 17,953,751 | ||||||||||||
Consumer Finance |
24,014,289 | | | 24,014,289 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services |
9,560,670 | | | 9,560,670 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
7,622,130 | | | 7,622,130 | ||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services |
3,352,128 | | | 3,352,128 | ||||||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing |
5,675,352 | 14,294,724 | | 19,970,076 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services |
30,608,332 | | | 30,608,332 | ||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates |
1,822,078 | | | 1,822,078 | ||||||||||||
Insurance |
65,647,395 | | | 65,647,395 | ||||||||||||
Internet & Catalog Retail |
15,284,147 | | | 15,284,147 | ||||||||||||
Internet Software & Services |
38,845,694 | | | 38,845,694 | ||||||||||||
IT Services |
27,604,775 | | | 27,604,775 | ||||||||||||
Leisure Products |
2,118,013 | | | 2,118,013 | ||||||||||||
Media |
45,225,237 | | | 45,225,237 | ||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
5,715,731 | | | 5,715,731 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
50,489,451 | | | 50,489,451 | ||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals |
60,979,953 | | | 60,979,953 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
10,625,856 | | | 10,625,856 | ||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| 20,312,706 | | 20,312,706 | ||||||||||||
Software |
15,573,136 | | | 15,573,136 | ||||||||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
24,960,807 | | | 24,960,807 | ||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services |
18,612,092 | | | 18,612,092 | ||||||||||||
Warrants |
| 300,000 | | 300,000 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
3,204,081 | | | 3,204,081 | ||||||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | 606,512,228 | $ | 72,087,517 | | $ | 678,599,745 | |||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (5,462,567 | ) | $ | (4,378,978 | ) | | $ | (9,841,545 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 2,113 | | | $ | 2,113 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
3,608 | | | 3,608 | ||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives |
200,000 | | | 200,000 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 205,721 | | | $ | 205,721 | ||||||||||
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|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
52 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
Certain foreign securities are fair valued utilizing an external pricing service to reflect any significant market movements between the time the Trust values such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy. As of October 31, 2013 the Trust did not utilize the external pricing service model adjustments as significant market movements did not occur. As of April 30, 2014, securities with a value of $50,480,738 were systematically fair valued due to significant market movements. Therefore, these securities were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during the period October 31, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 53 |
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
54 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(b) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(c) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(d) | Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
48,920,346 | (10,669,033 | ) | 38,251,313 | $ | 9,059 |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options purchased as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 59.50 | 5/09/14 | 1,443 | $ | 4,329 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 55 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/02/14 | 373 | $ | (77,584 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp. |
Call | USD | 18.00 | 5/02/14 | 907 | (907 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 67.00 | 5/02/14 | 571 | (29,406 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 94.00 | 5/02/14 | 184 | (149,040 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/02/14 | 1,000 | (2,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 40.50 | 5/02/14 | 1,300 | (26,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/02/14 | 350 | (5,775 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 91.00 | 5/02/14 | 135 | (137,362 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp. |
Call | USD | 41.50 | 5/02/14 | 1,176 | (5,880 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Walt Disney Co. |
Call | USD | 81.00 | 5/02/14 | 679 | (3,056 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 5/05/14 | 488 | (279,380 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/05/14 | 512 | (4,096 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 68.50 | 5/05/14 | 330 | (199,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/05/14 | 921 | (25,328 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
International Business Machines Corp. |
Call | USD | 192.50 | 5/05/14 | 350 | (140,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 98.00 | 5/05/14 | 809 | (254,835 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Oil Corp. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/05/14 | 1,052 | (140,442 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
McDonalds Corp. |
Call | USD | 98.00 | 5/05/14 | 686 | (222,950 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 5/05/14 | 1,622 | (1,622 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 93.00 | 5/05/14 | 136 | (115,260 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Union Pacific Corp. |
Call | USD | 190.00 | 5/05/14 | 250 | (31,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Technologies Corp. |
Call | USD | 116.00 | 5/05/14 | 1,327 | (305,210 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
M&T Bank Corp. |
Call | USD | 119.35 | 5/07/14 | 185 | (52,001 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
3M Co. |
Call | USD | 136.00 | 5/09/14 | 334 | (112,725 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/09/14 | 373 | (78,703 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/09/14 | 500 | (3,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Coca-Cola Co. |
Call | USD | 38.50 | 5/09/14 | 1,095 | (249,660 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 67.00 | 5/09/14 | 571 | (45,109 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 98.00 | 5/09/14 | 825 | (377,438 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 26.50 | 5/09/14 | 1,000 | (47,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 5/09/14 | 780 | (148,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.50 | 5/09/14 | 1,443 | (4,329 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
McDonalds Corp. |
Call | USD | 99.00 | 5/09/14 | 687 | (173,811 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.00 | 5/09/14 | 1,130 | (205,660 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/09/14 | 444 | (13,098 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/09/14 | 135 | (28,418 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp. |
Call | USD | 42.00 | 5/09/14 | 1,152 | (4,032 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Union Pacific Corp. |
Call | USD | 192.50 | 5/09/14 | 250 | (24,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 34.75 | 5/13/14 | 1,338 | (148,751 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank |
Call | USD | 46.25 | 5/13/14 | 956 | (177,358 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 5/14/14 | 937 | (106,333 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
3M Co. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 5/19/14 | 335 | (150,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/19/14 | 400 | (14,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 197 | (2,955 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 373 | (80,382 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 198 | (36,630 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 349 | (111,680 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 5/19/14 | 650 | (217,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/19/14 | 260 | (36,010 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 754 | (27,898 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 5/19/14 | 860 | (31,390 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 600 | (40,200 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
56 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
The Coca-Cola Co. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,096 | $ | (200,568 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,302 | (289,695 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 329 | (21,877 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CSX Corp. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 5/19/14 | 545 | (1,361 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Diageo PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 5/19/14 | 428 | (33,170 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 460 | (100,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/19/14 | 570 | (3,420 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 400 | (42,151 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/19/14 | 723 | (197,740 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 26.00 | 5/19/14 | 3,912 | (361,860 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Mills, Inc. |
Call | USD | 51.75 | 5/19/14 | 1,268 | (181,976 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 27.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,769 | (23,882 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 5/19/14 | 348 | (36,366 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Kimberly-Clark Corp. |
Call | USD | 112.50 | 5/19/14 | 620 | (81,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 820 | (45,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 5/19/14 | 308 | (198,660 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 1,101 | (192,675 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MetLife, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 384 | (8,640 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 5/19/14 | 851 | (67,229 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/19/14 | 555 | (56,055 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 551 | (27,826 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 5/19/14 | 549 | (8,510 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Motorola Solutions, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 525 | (35,438 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Northeast Utilities |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/19/14 | 468 | (106,470 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Northrop Grumman Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 5/19/14 | 530 | (33,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 5/19/14 | 236 | (51,094 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 5/19/14 | 350 | (36,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,030 | (63,345 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 441 | (160,965 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Praxair, Inc. |
Call | USD | 132.00 | 5/19/14 | 503 | (47,825 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 1,006 | (88,025 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 5/19/14 | 944 | (13,230 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 345 | (54,337 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 5/19/14 | 135 | (123,187 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Spectra Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 5/19/14 | 280 | (78,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Spectra Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/19/14 | 700 | (59,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SunTrust Banks, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,230 | (92,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SunTrust Banks, Inc. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,230 | (37,515 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Travelers Cos., Inc. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 5/19/14 | 1,168 | (379,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,423 | (14,942 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
VF Corp. |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 5/19/14 | 825 | (37,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,590 | (126,405 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 5/23/14 | 368 | (122,360 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 68.50 | 5/23/14 | 150 | (4,875 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 26.50 | 5/23/14 | 1,500 | (90,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 5/23/14 | 921 | (238,079 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 27.00 | 5/23/14 | 950 | (19,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 5/23/14 | 492 | (20,418 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/23/14 | 1,029 | (73,574 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp. |
Call | USD | 41.50 | 5/23/14 | 1,176 | (30,576 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/23/14 | 1,423 | (25,614 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 57 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/23/14 | 1,591 | $ | (137,622 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/23/14 | 1,715 | (60,025 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Northrop Grumman Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 5/27/14 | 456 | (39,511 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Express Co. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 5/30/14 | 760 | (107,540 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 5/30/14 | 367 | (126,615 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/30/14 | 514 | (36,494 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 68.00 | 5/30/14 | 385 | (22,330 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 5/30/14 | 123 | (26,199 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 26.00 | 5/30/14 | 3,912 | (393,156 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 56.50 | 5/30/14 | 1,422 | (115,893 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Oil Corp. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 5/30/14 | 522 | (22,707 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Oil Corp. |
Call | USD | 37.50 | 5/30/14 | 522 | (14,877 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 91.00 | 5/30/14 | 311 | (125,955 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 58.50 | 5/30/14 | 1,334 | (202,101 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 5/30/14 | 1,496 | (73,304 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.50 | 5/30/14 | 1,621 | (91,587 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 82.00 | 5/30/14 | 371 | (53,053 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. |
Call | USD | 84.00 | 6/06/14 | 200 | (29,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/06/14 | 535 | (120,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 6/06/14 | 123 | (27,368 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 26.50 | 6/06/14 | 1,769 | (90,219 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 6/06/14 | 816 | (137,496 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 91.00 | 6/06/14 | 311 | (135,285 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 79.00 | 6/06/14 | 334 | (54,609 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 6/06/14 | 1,469 | (72,716 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Call | USD | 68.75 | 6/13/14 | 645 | (176,389 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 6/23/14 | 590 | (182,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Express Co. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 6/23/14 | 760 | (91,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 6/23/14 | 917 | (41,723 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/23/14 | 533 | (133,516 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 6/23/14 | 700 | (94,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 6/23/14 | 600 | (58,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
International Business Machines Corp. |
Call | USD | 195.00 | 6/23/14 | 448 | (197,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Lockheed Martin Corp. |
Call | USD | 165.00 | 6/23/14 | 445 | (144,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MetLife, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 6/23/14 | 383 | (58,024 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 6/23/14 | 1,070 | (56,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 6/23/14 | 265 | (99,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 6/23/14 | 1,620 | (103,680 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 6/23/14 | 444 | (51,060 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 6/23/14 | 445 | (37,602 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 6/23/14 | 333 | (43,456 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 6/23/14 | 325 | (17,875 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (13,255,096 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Sempra Energy |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 97.72 | 5/02/14 | 13,100 | $ | (12,571 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 45.54 | 5/05/14 | 55,500 | (31,881 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Chubb Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 87.37 | 5/05/14 | 42,250 | (199,014 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Dow Chemical Co. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 50.73 | 5/05/14 | 126,600 | (21,130 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
58 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Honeywell International, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 94.27 | 5/05/14 | 59,500 | $ | (9,143 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 36.59 | 5/05/14 | 37,100 | (20,579 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 38.29 | 5/05/14 | 104,000 | (102,190 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MeadWestvaco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 36.42 | 5/05/14 | 43,200 | (114,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/05/14 | 55,000 | (41,947 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Northeast Utilities |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 43.95 | 5/05/14 | 38,500 | (127,654 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 64.50 | 5/05/14 | 62,400 | (420,600 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 44.10 | 5/05/14 | 41,700 | (182,675 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SunTrust Banks, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 41.00 | 5/06/14 | 123,700 | (85 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 45.94 | 5/07/14 | 15,400 | (7,852 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 50.25 | 5/08/14 | 86,100 | (84,448 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sempra Energy |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/08/14 | 35,600 | (71,239 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 37.48 | 5/09/14 | 36,600 | (8,729 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 98.43 | 5/09/14 | 100,700 | (47,917 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 45.73 | 5/12/14 | 101,100 | (115,143 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 94.50 | 5/12/14 | 75,900 | (423,802 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 50.75 | 5/13/14 | 85,000 | (66,579 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MeadWestvaco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 36.42 | 5/14/14 | 43,200 | (114,307 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 64.85 | 5/14/14 | 19,900 | (128,418 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 29.77 | 5/14/14 | 64,900 | (18,905 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BCE, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 44.43 | 5/15/14 | 63,600 | (30,116 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Olin Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 27.93 | 5/15/14 | 53,600 | (29,639 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 83.21 | 5/20/14 | 53,750 | (138,614 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ACE Ltd. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 98.59 | 5/27/14 | 43,100 | (176,410 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 50.25 | 5/27/14 | 86,100 | (115,273 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Chubb Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 92.36 | 5/28/14 | 42,250 | (47,757 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 84.04 | 5/28/14 | 53,750 | (109,758 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rockwell Automation, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 128.27 | 5/28/14 | 30,000 | (7,002 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
VF Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 63.00 | 5/28/14 | 82,500 | (45,626 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 61.15 | 5/30/14 | 34,100 | (5,397 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 46.66 | 6/02/14 | 55,500 | (49,292 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 73.10 | 6/02/14 | 69,900 | (69,072 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Raytheon Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 98.00 | 6/03/14 | 94,300 | (103,237 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ACE Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 102.15 | 6/04/14 | 50,900 | (96,573 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MeadWestvaco Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 38.50 | 6/04/14 | 74,300 | (74,255 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 51.10 | 6/05/14 | 114,300 | (203,604 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.24 | 6/05/14 | 17,000 | (52,909 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 66.83 | 6/05/14 | 62,400 | (277,306 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Unilever NV |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 42.73 | 6/06/14 | 47,500 | (39,869 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 45.75 | 6/09/14 | 15,800 | (11,726 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fifth Third Bancorp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 20.76 | 6/09/14 | 238,600 | (97,702 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Olin Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 28.10 | 6/09/14 | 52,000 | (43,858 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 52.05 | 6/11/14 | 129,200 | (133,619 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/12/14 | 8,500 | (25,291 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Unilever NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 42.79 | 6/12/14 | 57,600 | (54,064 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 48.97 | 6/13/14 | 41,700 | (20,061 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CSX Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 28.52 | 6/17/14 | 54,500 | (30,212 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Raytheon Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 98.00 | 6/17/14 | 94,300 | (135,928 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/18/14 | 8,500 | (26,146 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 6/21/14 | 58,200 | (41,418 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 59 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 7/09/14 | 58,200 | $ | (52,569 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Put | USD | 38.50 | 5/27/14 | 121,300 | (72,816 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (4,788,244 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks1 |
$ | 1,623,920,960 | | | $ | 1,623,920,960 | ||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
38,251,313 | | | 38,251,313 | ||||||||||||
Options Purchased |
4,329 | | | 4,329 | ||||||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | 1,662,176,602 | | | $ | 1,662,176,602 | ||||||||||
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1 See above Schedule of Investments for values in each industry |
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Derivative Financial Instruments2 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (12,230,172 | ) | $ | (5,813,168 | ) | | $ | (18,043,340 | ) | ||||||
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2 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
60 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 74,629 | | | $ | 74,629 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
1,778 | | | 1,778 | ||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives |
100,000 | | | 100,000 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 176,407 | | | $ | 176,407 | ||||||||||
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|
There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 61 |
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
62 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 63 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(c) | Security, or a portion of security, is on loan. |
(d) | Restricted securities as to resale. As of April 30, 2014 the Trust held 4.2% of its net assets, with current market value of $47,584,010 and original cost of $43,647,257, in these securities. |
(e) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(f) | Convertible security. |
(g) | Warrants entitle the Trust to purchase a predetermined number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date of the warrants, if any. |
(h) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(i) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
36,387,584 | (27,320,018 | ) | 9,067,566 | $ | 5,179 | ||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series |
| $ | 9,198,761 | $ | 9,198,761 | $ | 63,183 |
(j) | Security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities. The Trust may withdraw up to 25% of its investment daily, although the manager of the BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, in its sole discretion, may permit an investor to withdraw more than 25% on any one day. |
| Exchange-traded options purchased as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 5/19/14 | 368 | $ | 9,200 |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 56.00 | 5/02/14 | 444 | $ | (1,332 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 17.50 | 5/02/14 | 1,110 | (47,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/02/14 | 236 | (472 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple Inc. |
Call | USD | 545.00 | 5/05/14 | 1 | (4,567 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/05/14 | 159 | (1,272 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eaton Corp. PLC |
Call | USD | 73.00 | 5/05/14 | 130 | (2,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 96.00 | 5/05/14 | 345 | (189,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Rentals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 5/05/14 | 265 | (20,861 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Airlines Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.50 | 5/09/14 | 600 | (21,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple Inc. |
Call | USD | 535.00 | 5/09/14 | 116 | (646,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Biogen Idec, Inc. |
Call | USD | 315.00 | 5/09/14 | 48 | (2,640 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CBS Corp., Class B |
Call | USD | 59.00 | 5/09/14 | 300 | (39,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/09/14 | 500 | (3,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 18.50 | 5/09/14 | 1,110 | (10,545 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/09/14 | 200 | (42,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SunPower Corp. |
Call | USD | 34.50 | 5/09/14 | 230 | (14,260 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Whole Foods Market, Inc. |
Call | USD | 53.00 | 5/09/14 | 579 | (30,687 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Assicurazioni Generali SpA |
Call | EUR | 16.50 | 5/16/14 | 720 | (49,620 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 327 | (4,905 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Acuity Brands, Inc. |
Call | USD | 130.00 | 5/19/14 | 240 | (21,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Adobe Systems, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 548 | (31,510 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Alkermes PLC |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 5/19/14 | 630 | (64,575 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/19/14 | 550 | (69,025 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Autodesk, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 324 | (40,986 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Biogen Idec, Inc. |
Call | USD | 315.00 | 5/19/14 | 48 | (6,480 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
64 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 444 | $ | (2,442 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. |
Call | USD | 38.75 | 5/19/14 | 870 | (104,779 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CBS Corp., Class B |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 100 | (3,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 700 | (46,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Concho Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 5/19/14 | 289 | (55,632 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Covidien PLC |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 680 | (6,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Crown Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 5/19/14 | 440 | (64,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eastman Chemical Co. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 5/19/14 | 642 | (22,470 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Google, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 560.00 | 5/19/14 | 134 | (23,115 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.00 | 5/19/14 | 975 | (68,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 5/19/14 | 975 | (34,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 217 | (34,612 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 106 | (7,844 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MEG Energy Corp. |
Call | CAD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 461 | (68,348 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 38.66 | 5/19/14 | 299 | (8,222 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 432 | (75,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/19/14 | 961 | (97,061 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/19/14 | 250 | (60,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 528 | (48,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 517 | (31,795 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ralph Lauren Corp. |
Call | USD | 160.00 | 5/19/14 | 149 | (33,152 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Roper Industries, Inc. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 5/19/14 | 309 | (148,320 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 383 | (31,597 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SunPower Corp. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 233 | (66,753 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Textron, Inc. |
Call | USD | 40.25 | 5/19/14 | 215 | (33,336 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Textron, Inc. |
Call | USD | 42.00 | 5/19/14 | 110 | (7,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 5/19/14 | 659 | (100,827 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Rentals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 5/19/14 | 235 | (44,062 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
US Silica Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 5/19/14 | 716 | (540,580 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 5/19/14 | 576 | (10,080 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 239 | (17,328 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. |
Call | USD | 15.00 | 5/19/14 | 810 | (8,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.50 | 5/23/14 | 550 | (96,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Airlines Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 37.50 | 5/23/14 | 500 | (27,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/23/14 | 579 | (24,028 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Class A |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/23/14 | 942 | (194,052 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eaton Corp. PLC |
Call | USD | 76.00 | 5/23/14 | 307 | (6,140 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/23/14 | 518 | (37,037 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.50 | 5/30/14 | 550 | (97,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple Inc. |
Call | USD | 535.00 | 5/30/14 | 116 | (647,570 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Baidu, Inc. ADR |
Call | USD | 170.00 | 5/30/14 | 94 | (15,181 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/30/14 | 157 | (11,147 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Class A |
Call | USD | 52.00 | 5/30/14 | 640 | (50,560 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Facebook, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 63.00 | 5/30/14 | 257 | (38,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 56.50 | 5/30/14 | 436 | (35,534 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 58.50 | 5/30/14 | 432 | (65,448 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.00 | 5/30/14 | 432 | (19,872 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.50 | 5/30/14 | 1,030 | (58,195 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 6/02/14 | 383 | (52,559 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CBS Corp., Class B |
Call | USD | 61.00 | 6/06/14 | 400 | (49,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Facebook, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 61.50 | 6/06/14 | 263 | (61,148 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 65 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
SunPower Corp. |
Call | USD | 35.50 | 6/06/14 | 222 | $ | (27,417 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Assicurazioni Generali SpA |
Call | EUR | 17.00 | 6/20/14 | 720 | (25,588 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 6/23/14 | 964 | (298,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Baidu, Inc. ADR |
Call | USD | 175.00 | 6/23/14 | 97 | (20,952 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 6/23/14 | 320 | (60,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 6/23/14 | 105 | (32,025 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 6/23/14 | 290 | (14,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ralph Lauren Corp. |
Call | USD | 165.00 | 6/23/14 | 149 | (27,938 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Textron, Inc. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 6/23/14 | 612 | (130,356 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Rentals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 6/23/14 | 235 | (65,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 6/23/14 | 359 | (22,438 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. |
Call | USD | 12.50 | 6/23/14 | 1,570 | (62,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Actavis PLC |
Call | USD | 210.00 | 8/18/14 | 154 | (172,480 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (5,821,057 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 4.21 | 5/02/14 | 223,000 | $ | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MEG Energy Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 32.50 | 5/02/14 | 79,200 | (502,999 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/05/14 | 31,600 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Covidien PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 70.75 | 5/05/14 | 70,800 | (59,462 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/05/14 | 94,000 | (71,691 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 5.87 | 5/05/14 | 136,200 | (25,327 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Autodesk, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 52.30 | 5/06/14 | 46,500 | (6,612 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 97.23 | 5/06/14 | 35,000 | (164,647 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 18.99 | 5/06/14 | 21,000 | (452 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roche Holding AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 267.51 | 5/06/14 | 22,000 | (4,845 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 48.48 | 5/06/14 | 34,000 | (1,571 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 48.34 | 5/06/14 | 58,000 | (2,807 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ARAMARK Holdings Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 29.07 | 5/07/14 | 44,300 | (5,372 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BankUnited, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 34.78 | 5/07/14 | 47,000 | (486 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 67.78 | 5/07/14 | 21,600 | (28,709 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CHF | 73.00 | 5/07/14 | 35,100 | (141,055 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 187.58 | 5/07/14 | 70,500 | (4,906 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cemex SAB de CV ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 12.65 | 5/08/14 | 126,880 | (25,428 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Henkel AG & Co KGaA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 79.58 | 5/08/14 | 48,500 | (100,193 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 508,049.83 | 5/08/14 | 140 | (14,545 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 25.18 | 5/08/14 | 36,800 | (11 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MEG Energy Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CAD | 34.88 | 5/08/14 | 68,200 | (285,435 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NAVER Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | KRW | 820,910.00 | 5/08/14 | 2,600 | (3,199 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.93 | 5/08/14 | 133,000 | (3,632 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SMC Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | JPY | 25,944.83 | 5/08/14 | 6,300 | (3,019 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SoftBank Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 8,017.98 | 5/08/14 | 81,800 | (32,863 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Concho Resources, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 124.28 | 5/09/14 | 26,500 | (183,168 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ADR |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 42.06 | 5/09/14 | 21,400 | (23 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 63.50 | 5/12/14 | 42,200 | (3 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
66 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) | |||
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 70.98 | 5/13/14 | 42,200 | $ | (15,053 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ING Groep NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 10.95 | 5/13/14 | 142,700 | (9,901 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OSRAM Licht AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 47.83 | 5/13/14 | 29,300 | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AIA Group Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 36.88 | 5/14/14 | 963,200 | (113,272 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
Citibank N.A. | Call | HKD | 32.62 | 5/14/14 | 540,000 | (3,334 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 526,802.87 | 5/14/14 | 40 | (2,405 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 2,442.35 | 5/14/14 | 72,600 | (1,229 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.15 | 5/14/14 | 297,900 | (37,879 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 183.68 | 5/14/14 | 1,071,000 | (175,682 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Skanska AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 147.85 | 5/14/14 | 78,400 | (40,891 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AstraZeneca PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 38.07 | 5/15/14 | 80,000 | (1,176,825 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 17.07 | 5/15/14 | 57,000 | (46,055 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 86.91 | 5/15/14 | 32,900 | (72,324 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 25.18 | 5/15/14 | 36,800 | (223 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Naspers Ltd., N Shares |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ZAR | 1,216.95 | 5/15/14 | 16,000 | (893 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.90 | 5/15/14 | 50,000 | (3,545 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 187.58 | 5/15/14 | 70,500 | (10,656 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 5.84 | 5/15/14 | 135,000 | (35,720 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 5.89 | 5/15/14 | 113,400 | (23,738 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.15 | 5/20/14 | 297,900 | (42,957 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 77.64 | 5/21/14 | 32,400 | (83,718 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ING Groep NV |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 10.32 | 5/21/14 | 79,900 | (32,256 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 526,802.87 | 5/21/14 | 40 | (3,399 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 18.70 | 5/21/14 | 21,000 | (5,304 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Schneider Electric SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 65.15 | 5/21/14 | 21,000 | (73,158 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ARAMARK Holdings Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 28.25 | 5/22/14 | 59,000 | (41,530 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BankUnited, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 34.60 | 5/22/14 | 66,000 | (10,186 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/22/14 | 31,600 | (142 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Copa Holdings SA, Class A |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 150.39 | 5/22/14 | 11,100 | (7,852 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lowes Cos., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 47.17 | 5/22/14 | 40,500 | (15,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nordea Bank AB |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 94.50 | 5/22/14 | 115,000 | (22,890 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | EUR | 20.24 | 5/22/14 | 153,000 | (20,568 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Calbee, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 2,505.28 | 5/27/14 | 66,000 | (45,172 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cemex SAB de CV ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 12.65 | 5/27/14 | 126,880 | (47,251 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 63.50 | 5/27/14 | 42,200 | (444 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd., Class H |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 4.33 | 5/27/14 | 710,000 | (5,784 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.15 | 5/27/14 | 297,900 | (48,076 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 908.40 | 5/27/14 | 284,000 | (26,577 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Adecco SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 73.64 | 5/28/14 | 32,000 | (93,377 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 5.43 | 5/28/14 | 2,800,000 | (29,476 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crown Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 46.85 | 5/28/14 | 43,000 | (45,276 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foxtons Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.75 | 5/28/14 | 25,000 | (295 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 526,802.87 | 5/28/14 | 40 | (4,331 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 5.30 | 5/28/14 | 50,000 | (1,458 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 5.12 | 5/28/14 | 441,000 | (55,966 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 67 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Schneider Electric SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 67.37 | 5/28/14 | 17,400 | $ | (25,176 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Skanska AB, B Shares |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | SEK | 152.70 | 5/28/14 | 78,500 | (27,447 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
UBS AG | Call | NOK | 169.92 | 5/28/14 | 34,550 | (66,122 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 3.71 | 5/29/14 | 50,000 | (2,845 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 25.41 | 5/29/14 | 34,000 | (1,176 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,385.00 | 5/29/14 | 66,200 | (10,267 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 39.03 | 5/29/14 | 63,400 | (140,820 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.72 | 6/03/14 | 36,000 | (2,336 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 16.73 | 6/03/14 | 46,100 | (66,083 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Erste Group Bank AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 25.09 | 6/03/14 | 55,000 | (36,406 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Naspers Ltd., N Shares |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | ZAR | 1,180.22 | 6/03/14 | 35,400 | (27,158 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 5.23 | 6/03/14 | 120,000 | (4,697 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 18.91 | 6/03/14 | 64,800 | (18,863 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 4.84 | 6/03/14 | 376,000 | (104,722 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
UBS AG | Call | NOK | 169.92 | 6/03/14 | 34,550 | (66,383 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 37.31 | 6/03/14 | 35,900 | (49,491 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Adecco SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 71.19 | 6/04/14 | 35,500 | (155,569 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 5.51 | 6/04/14 | 2,800,000 | (33,201 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 35.91 | 6/04/14 | 51,500 | (177,010 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Calbee, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 2,517.56 | 6/04/14 | 66,000 | (47,726 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 67.85 | 6/04/14 | 16,700 | (41,129 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 526,802.87 | 6/04/14 | 40 | (5,107 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lowes Cos., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 47.17 | 6/04/14 | 40,500 | (29,128 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | DKK | 243.60 | 6/04/14 | 62,200 | (79,882 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 25.31 | 6/04/14 | 269,400 | (28,769 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 31.76 | 6/05/14 | 449,000 | (20,522 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Copa Holdings SA, Class A |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 150.39 | 6/05/14 | 11,100 | (10,868 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nordea Bank AB |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 94.50 | 6/05/14 | 115,000 | (29,536 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nordea Bank AB |
UBS AG | Call | SEK | 92.47 | 6/05/14 | 88,800 | (37,319 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SMC Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | JPY | 26,297.43 | 6/05/14 | 6,300 | (20,442 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 20.15 | 6/05/14 | 81,400 | (25,532 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 74.65 | 6/06/14 | 43,200 | (124,433 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BankUnited, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 32.98 | 6/09/14 | 66,800 | (59,038 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Flowserve Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 73.28 | 6/09/14 | 32,100 | (59,723 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Erste Group Bank AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 25.15 | 6/10/14 | 67,000 | (49,116 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 24.22 | 6/10/14 | 48,600 | (9,597 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NAVER Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | KRW | 780,000.00 | 6/10/14 | 1,646 | (45,217 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 5.07 | 6/10/14 | 133,000 | (12,684 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nordea Bank AB |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | SEK | 95.60 | 6/10/14 | 117,000 | (20,622 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | SEK | 185.88 | 6/10/14 | 111,400 | (55,762 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ARAMARK Holdings Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 28.00 | 6/11/14 | 57,200 | (62,995 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 534,220.08 | 6/11/14 | 120 | (14,541 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OSRAM Licht AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 42.78 | 6/11/14 | 25,000 | (5,917 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 18.49 | 6/11/14 | 40,000 | (21,517 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 45.26 | 6/11/14 | 76,000 | (97,784 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
68 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 4,284.50 | 6/11/14 | 110,800 | $ | (60,884 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 849.74 | 6/11/14 | 121,000 | (38,772 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,385.00 | 6/12/14 | 66,200 | (17,153 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 61.76 | 6/12/14 | 339,000 | (20,871 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 39.03 | 6/12/14 | 63,400 | (122,996 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 207.00 | 6/12/14 | 1,092,000 | (89,096 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | DKK | 246.64 | 6/13/14 | 60,800 | (57,040 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | CHF | 18.63 | 6/13/14 | 254,500 | (95,635 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Roper Industries, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 135.00 | 6/16/14 | 30,100 | (171,511 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.56 | 6/17/14 | 50,000 | (8,823 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 17.45 | 6/17/14 | 131,000 | (121,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Foxtons Group PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 3.25 | 6/17/14 | 25,000 | (5,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.76 | 6/17/14 | 100,000 | (32,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 5.23 | 6/17/14 | 120,000 | (9,205 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.82 | 6/17/14 | 136,800 | (21,512 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 41.78 | 6/17/14 | 42,000 | (45,568 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 79.13 | 6/18/14 | 53,800 | (120,797 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 33.07 | 6/18/14 | 449,000 | (16,452 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 534,220.08 | 6/18/14 | 120 | (16,428 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 24.22 | 6/18/14 | 48,600 | (12,258 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Credicorp Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 145.42 | 6/19/14 | 22,400 | (148,141 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 19.79 | 6/24/14 | 46,500 | (23,618 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 849.68 | 6/25/14 | 121,000 | (47,271 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
BankUnited, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 33.53 | 6/26/14 | 70,000 | (57,836 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 205.92 | 6/26/14 | 357,000 | (36,622 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Adecco SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CHF | 74.44 | 6/27/14 | 35,500 | (107,245 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 24.22 | 6/30/14 | 48,600 | (16,160 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 41.78 | 6/30/14 | 42,000 | (50,817 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 22.97 | 7/08/14 | 32,100 | (22,642 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.55 | 7/08/14 | 80,000 | (37,953 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.00 | 7/08/14 | 136,800 | (32,652 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 203.27 | 7/10/14 | 357,000 | (45,750 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 23.66 | 7/17/14 | 33,500 | (19,147 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (7,965,770 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities or the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 69 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Austria |
| $ | 9,064,646 | | $ | 9,064,646 | ||||||||||
Belgium |
| 16,878,963 | | 16,878,963 | ||||||||||||
Canada |
$ | 18,548,433 | | | 18,548,433 | |||||||||||
China |
5,338,595 | 24,248,584 | | 29,587,179 | ||||||||||||
Denmark |
3,758,498 | 10,143,775 | | 13,902,273 | ||||||||||||
France |
6,771,976 | 39,283,065 | | 46,055,041 | ||||||||||||
Germany |
| 47,906,515 | | 47,906,515 | ||||||||||||
Greece |
| 10,059,147 | | 10,059,147 | ||||||||||||
Hong Kong |
4,990,280 | 16,627,273 | | 21,617,553 | ||||||||||||
Indonesia |
| 14,851,300 | | 14,851,300 | ||||||||||||
Ireland |
18,131,835 | 12,273,285 | | 30,405,120 | ||||||||||||
Italy |
| 19,248,170 | | 19,248,170 | ||||||||||||
Japan |
5,922,308 | 54,751,049 | | 60,673,357 | ||||||||||||
Mexico |
5,781,435 | | | 5,781,435 | ||||||||||||
Netherlands |
| 5,722,224 | | 5,722,224 | ||||||||||||
New Zealand |
| 9,074,516 | | 9,074,516 | ||||||||||||
Norway |
| 3,832,016 | | 3,832,016 | ||||||||||||
Panama |
5,397,672 | | | 5,397,672 | ||||||||||||
Peru |
6,074,475 | | | 6,074,475 | ||||||||||||
South Africa |
| 6,047,954 | | 6,047,954 | ||||||||||||
South Korea |
1,274,599 | 5,487,290 | | 6,761,889 | ||||||||||||
Spain |
| 26,890,078 | | 26,890,078 | ||||||||||||
Sweden |
11,453,080 | 19,230,171 | | 30,683,251 | ||||||||||||
Switzerland |
| 49,082,205 | | 49,082,205 | ||||||||||||
Taiwan |
3,215,155 | | | 3,215,155 | ||||||||||||
United Kingdom |
59,469,730 | 20,393,377 | $ | 5,948,376 | 85,811,483 | |||||||||||
United States |
531,516,237 | | 5,461,690 | 536,977,927 | ||||||||||||
Investment Companies |
5,209,099 | | | 5,209,099 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks |
| | 27,099,428 | 27,099,428 | ||||||||||||
Warrants |
251,860 | | | 251,860 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
9,067,566 | 9,198,761 | | 18,266,327 | ||||||||||||
Options Purchased |
9,200 | | | 9,200 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 702,182,033 | $ | 430,294,364 | $ | 38,509,494 | $ | 1,170,985,891 | ||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (5,534,317 | ) | $ | (8,252,510 | ) | | $ | (13,786,827 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
70 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 24,330 | | | $ | 24,330 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
10,988,841 | | | 10,988,841 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Collateral on securities loaned at value |
| $ | (9,198,761 | ) | | (9,198,761 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 11,013,171 | $ | (9,198,761 | ) | | $ | 1,814,410 | ||||||||
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Certain foreign securities are fair valued utilizing an external pricing service to reflect any significant market movements between the time the Trust values such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy. As of October 31, 2013 the Trust did not utilize the external pricing service model adjustments as significant market movements did not occur. As of April 30, 2014, securities with a value of $71,210,163 were systematically fair valued due to significant market movements. Therefore, these securities were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during the period October 31, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Trust had a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:
Common Stocks |
Preferred Stocks |
Rights | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Opening Balance, as of October 31, 2013 |
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Transfers into Level 3 |
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Transfers out of Level 3 |
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Accrued discounts/premiums |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation1 |
$ | 179,605 | | | $ | 179,605 | ||||||||||
Purchases |
11,230,461 | $ | 23,253,628 | $ | 3,845,800 | 38,329,889 | ||||||||||
Sales |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Closing Balance, as of April 30, 2014 |
$ | 11,410,066 | $ | 23,253,628 | $ | 3,845,800 | $ | 38,509,494 | ||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at April 30, 2014 |
$ | 179,605 | | | $ | 179,605 | ||||||||||
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1 | Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statement of Operations. |
The Trusts investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 71 |
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
72 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(c) | Security, or a portion of security, is on loan. |
(d) | Restricted securities as to resale. As of April 30, 2014 the Trust held 1.0% of its net assets, with current market value of $2,754,396 and the original cost of $1,508,329, in these securities. |
(e) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(f) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(g) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate | Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
1,144,662 | 7,735,628 | 8,880,290 | $ | 1,515 | |||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series |
| $ | 287,000 | $ | 287,000 | $ | 359 |
(h) | Security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities. The Trust may withdraw up to 25% of its investment daily, although the manager of the BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, in its sole discretion, may permit an investor to withdraw more than 25% on any one day. |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub- classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 170.00 | 5/02/14 | 160 | $ | (3,600 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 98.00 | 5/05/14 | 30 | (9,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Medtronic, Inc. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/05/14 | 55 | (220 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/05/14 | 250 | (9,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 5/05/14 | 197 | (197 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Zoetis, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.50 | 5/05/14 | 94 | (940 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Biogen Idec, Inc. |
Call | USD | 315.00 | 5/09/14 | 60 | (3,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Celgene Corp. |
Call | USD | 147.00 | 5/09/14 | 178 | (46,458 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Medtronic, Inc. |
Call | USD | 61.50 | 5/09/14 | 75 | (525 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 73 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.00 | 5/09/14 | 166 | $ | (30,212 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 83.00 | 5/09/14 | 120 | (480 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/19/14 | 195 | (7,118 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 5/19/14 | 195 | (1,755 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 18 | (270 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 5/19/14 | 100 | (2,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 5/19/14 | 20 | (300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Acceleron Pharma, Inc. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/19/14 | 40 | (4,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Agilent Technologies, Inc. |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 5/19/14 | 196 | (1,078 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 18 | (1,215 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Alere, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 123 | (3,075 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Alkermes PLC |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 5/19/14 | 200 | (20,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Allergan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 140.00 | 5/19/14 | 94 | (237,348 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AmerisourceBergen Corp. |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 5/19/14 | 35 | (875 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Amgen, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 5/19/14 | 65 | (195 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Baxter International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 66 | (7,095 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Becton Dickinson and Co. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 5/19/14 | 21 | (2,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Becton Dickinson and Co. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 5/19/14 | 30 | (375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Biogen Idec, Inc. |
Call | USD | 315.00 | 5/19/14 | 56 | (7,560 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Boston Scientific Corp. |
Call | USD | 14.00 | 5/19/14 | 459 | (1,377 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 5/19/14 | 319 | (11,644 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cardinal Health, Inc. |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/19/14 | 205 | (25,112 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CareFusion Corp. |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 5/19/14 | 100 | (2,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/19/14 | 85 | (850 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Cooper Cos., Inc. |
Call | USD | 130.00 | 5/19/14 | 32 | (11,520 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Covidien PLC |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 138 | (6,210 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
DENTSPLY International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/19/14 | 45 | (3,712 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dyax Corp. |
Call | USD | 10.00 | 5/19/14 | 100 | (1,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 48 | (13,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 60 | (8,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eli Lilly & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/19/14 | 285 | (14,678 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Forest Laboratories, Inc. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 5/19/14 | 138 | (9,315 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 84 | (5,586 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
HCA Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 5/19/14 | 129 | (12,578 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ICON PLC |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 80 | (2,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Illumina, Inc. |
Call | USD | 170.00 | 5/19/14 | 120 | (2,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Incyte Corp. Ltd. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/19/14 | 57 | (3,705 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
InterMune, Inc. |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 5/19/14 | 59 | (12,360 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 75 | (750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/19/14 | 300 | (58,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
McKesson Corp. |
Call | USD | 175.00 | 5/19/14 | 82 | (11,070 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 64 | (11,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mylan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 120 | (6,780 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mylan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 5/19/14 | 110 | (2,860 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 19.00 | 5/19/14 | 210 | (5,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 212 | (13,038 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Premier, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/19/14 | 55 | (825 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 5/19/14 | 26 | (11,960 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Seattle Genetics, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 130 | (2,275 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 115 | (9,488 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Stryker Corp. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 118 | (4,130 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
74 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 135 | $ | (43,875 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 5/19/14 | 100 | (1,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
WellPoint, Inc. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 5/19/14 | 55 | (20,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 5/19/14 | 32 | (8,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/23/14 | 212 | (15,158 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 312.50 | 5/23/14 | 40 | (22,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 325.00 | 5/23/14 | 4 | (1,140 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Express Scripts Holding Co. |
Call | USD | 72.00 | 5/30/14 | 36 | (306 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
HCA Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 53.50 | 5/30/14 | 135 | (11,475 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mallinckrodt PLC |
Call | USD | 72.00 | 5/30/14 | 104 | (41,080 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Medtronic, Inc. |
Call | USD | 59.00 | 5/30/14 | 75 | (8,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 58.50 | 5/30/14 | 304 | (46,056 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 6/02/14 | 115 | (15,781 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. |
Call | USD | 97.15 | 6/04/14 | 50 | (5,391 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 77.00 | 6/06/14 | 85 | (32,938 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 6/06/14 | 75 | (12,638 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 6/06/14 | 155 | (8,448 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 6/23/14 | 556 | (172,360 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 6/23/14 | 150 | (18,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Becton Dickinson and Co. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 6/23/14 | 45 | (7,762 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CareFusion Corp. |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 6/23/14 | 93 | (5,580 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Envision Healthcare Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 6/23/14 | 130 | (15,275 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
InterMune, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 6/23/14 | 59 | (16,078 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Perrigo Co. PLC |
Call | USD | 165.00 | 6/23/14 | 95 | (13,775 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Premier, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 6/23/14 | 54 | (1,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/23/14 | 30 | (7,425 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Seattle Genetics, Inc. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 6/23/14 | 132 | (14,850 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Shire PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 165.00 | 6/23/14 | 45 | (63,675 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Stryker Corp. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 6/23/14 | 119 | (2,380 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Team Health Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 6/23/14 | 100 | (13,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 6/23/14 | 104 | (17,940 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 145.00 | 6/23/14 | 110 | (33,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 6/23/14 | 32 | (12,160 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Actavis PLC |
Call | USD | 210.00 | 8/18/14 | 54 | (60,480 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (1,462,665 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/05/14 | 9,100 | $ | | ||||||||||||||||||
Covidien PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 70.75 | 5/05/14 | 15,200 | (12,766 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 98.50 | 5/06/14 | 900 | (3,151 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roche Holding AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 267.51 | 5/06/14 | 5,000 | (1,100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,621.40 | 5/08/14 | 19,100 | (4,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
PW Medtech Group Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | HKD | 3.83 | 5/08/14 | 162,500 | (565 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 63.50 | 5/12/14 | 3,900 | | |||||||||||||||||||
AstraZeneca PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 42.04 | 5/15/14 | 6,300 | (50,714 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AstraZeneca PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 38.07 | 5/15/14 | 7,000 | (102,972 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | CHF | 74.44 | 5/21/14 | 15,550 | (42,782 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 75 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/22/14 | 9,100 | $ | (41 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 16.91 | 5/23/14 | 23,100 | (19,259 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 34.25 | 5/23/14 | 9,400 | (3,415 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 63.50 | 5/27/14 | 3,900 | (41 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Boston Scientific Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 13.79 | 5/28/14 | 25,000 | (2,753 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Boston Scientific Corp. |
Barclays Bank PLC | Call | USD | 13.83 | 6/04/14 | 45,000 | (2,980 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 93.80 | 6/06/14 | 19,400 | (203,659 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 74.65 | 6/06/14 | 15,500 | (44,646 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Actelion Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | CHF | 89.37 | 6/11/14 | 3,300 | (9,435 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Coloplast A/S, Class B |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | DKK | 424.57 | 6/12/14 | 8,600 | (52,130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Actelion Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | CHF | 89.37 | 6/25/14 | 3,300 | (11,463 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (568,189 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
||||||||||||||||
Biotechnology |
$ | 63,715,947 | $ | 3,530,334 | | $ | 67,246,281 | |||||||||
Chemicals |
1,395,045 | | | 1,395,045 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
43,070,156 | 2,517,569 | | 45,587,725 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services |
33,064,453 | | | 33,064,453 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Technology |
1,810,890 | | | 1,810,890 | ||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services |
13,728,252 | | | 13,728,252 | ||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals |
75,403,174 | 23,976,436 | | 99,379,610 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds |
| | $ | 222,000 | 222,000 | |||||||||||
Preferred Stocks |
| | 902,218 | 902,218 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
8,880,290 | 287,000 | | 9,167,290 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 241,068,207 | $ | 30,311,339 | $ | 1,124,218 | $ | 272,503,764 | ||||||||
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|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
76 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
||||||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts |
$ | (1,441,492 | ) | $ | (589,362 | ) | | $ | (2,030,854 | ) | ||||||
1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
Cash |
$ | 22,182 | | | $ | 22,182 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
120,537 | | | 120,537 | ||||||||||||
Cash collateral on exchange-traded options written |
1,892,100 | | | 1,892,100 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||
Collateral on securities loaned at value |
| $ | (287,000 | ) | | (287,000 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,034,819 | $ | (287,000 | ) | | $ | 1,747,819 | ||||||||
|
|
The Trusts investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.
Certain foreign securities are fair valued utilizing an external pricing service to reflect any significant market movements between the time the Trust values such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy. As of October 31, 2013, securities with a value of $3,620,423 were systematically fair valued due to significant market movements, but were not valued using systematic fair values as of April 30, 2014. Therefore, these securities were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 during the period October 31, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 77 |
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
78 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Security, or a portion of security, is on loan. |
(d) | Restricted securities as to resale. As of April 30, 2014 the Trust held 1.3% of its net assets, with a current market value of $12,864,650 and its original cost of $9,484,635, in the security,. |
(e) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(f) | Warrants entitle the Trust to purchase a predetermined number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date of the warrants, if any. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
(g) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
22,346,730 | (22,346,730 | ) | | $ | 4,500 | ||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC, Money Market Series |
| $ | 10,177,930 | $ | 10,177,930 | $ | 48,630 |
(h) | Security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities. The Trust may withdraw up to 25% of its investment daily, although the manager of the BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, in its sole discretion, may permit an investor to withdraw more than 25% on any one day. |
(i) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Baidu, Inc. ADR |
Call | USD | 170.00 | 5/02/14 | 85 | $ | (340 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/05/14 | 100 | (45,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/09/14 | 70 | (14,735 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA |
Call | EUR | 2.40 | 5/16/14 | 705 | (94,507 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UniCredit SpA |
Call | EUR | 6.60 | 5/16/14 | 155 | (26,356 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UniCredit SpA |
Call | EUR | 6.80 | 5/16/14 | 155 | (12,950 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UniCredit SpA |
Call | EUR | 7.00 | 5/16/14 | 79 | (4,669 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cemex SAB de CV ADR |
Call | USD | 12.50 | 5/19/14 | 1,650 | (68,640 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/19/14 | 465 | (80,213 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gildan Activewear, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 56.00 | 5/19/14 | 305 | (46,889 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MEG Energy Corp. |
Call | CAD | 38.00 | 5/19/14 | 397 | (58,859 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR |
Call | USD | 15.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,035 | (17,078 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/19/14 | 280 | (19,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 5/19/14 | 100 | (43,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tata Motors Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/19/14 | 250 | (67,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tata Motors Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 5/19/14 | 260 | (52,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tata Motors Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 5/19/14 | 385 | (52,938 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tourmaline Oil Corp. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 616 | (272,579 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Baidu, Inc. ADR |
Call | USD | 170.00 | 5/30/14 | 89 | (14,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA |
Call | EUR | 2.50 | 6/20/14 | 705 | (69,926 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UniCredit SpA |
Call | EUR | 6.80 | 6/20/14 | 56 | (10,292 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UniCredit SpA |
Call | EUR | 7.00 | 6/20/14 | 56 | (6,979 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Baidu, Inc. ADR |
Call | USD | 175.00 | 6/23/14 | 82 | (17,712 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cemex SAB de CV ADR |
Call | USD | 13.00 | 6/23/14 | 1,500 | (57,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 6/23/14 | 180 | (46,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gildan Activewear, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 58.00 | 6/23/14 | 305 | (32,001 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR |
Call | USD | 15.00 | 6/23/14 | 1,035 | (43,470 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tata Motors Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 6/23/14 | 269 | (46,403 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tata Motors Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 7/21/14 | 250 | (53,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tourmaline Oil Corp. |
Call | CAD | 54.00 | 7/21/14 | 610 | (214,269 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (1,591,655 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
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| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 4.21 | 5/02/14 | 200,000 | $ | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MEG Energy Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 32.50 | 5/02/14 | 68,800 | (436,949 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 58.55 | 5/02/14 | 25,400 | | |||||||||||||||||||
AstraZeneca PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 40.19 | 5/05/14 | 46,800 | (518,594 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
80 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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AstraZeneca PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 40.28 | 5/05/14 | 12,600 | $ (137,688 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AstraZeneca PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 41.33 | 5/05/14 | 25,000 | (228,648 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DMG MORI SEIKI AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 22.51 | 5/05/14 | 72,600 | (45,652 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DS Smith PLC |
Société Générale | Call | GBP | 3.20 | 5/05/14 | 180,000 | (5,738 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 5.87 | 5/05/14 | 116,200 | (21,608 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 18.83 | 5/05/14 | 132,200 | (11,689 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 24.41 | 5/06/14 | 23,900 | (2,827 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Adecco SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 74.08 | 5/06/14 | 20,400 | (25,236 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 98.50 | 5/06/14 | 6,500 | (22,758 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 96.56 | 5/06/14 | 6,200 | (34,741 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 33.59 | 5/06/14 | 50,000 | (2,281 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 18.99 | 5/06/14 | 46,000 | (989 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 33.24 | 5/06/14 | 35,700 | (5,809 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roche Holding AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 267.51 | 5/06/14 | 59,000 | (12,997 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 48.34 | 5/06/14 | 43,800 | (2,120 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Chr Hansen Holding A/S |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | DKK | 221.00 | 5/07/14 | 31,000 | (124,251 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 67.78 | 5/07/14 | 35,500 | (47,183 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 6.28 | 5/07/14 | 40,000 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 13.91 | 5/07/14 | 59,000 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 14.76 | 5/07/14 | 13,000 | (30 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CHF | 73.00 | 5/07/14 | 38,400 | (154,316 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OSRAM Licht AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 48.27 | 5/07/14 | 13,000 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 44.48 | 5/07/14 | 29,300 | (5,772 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 166.73 | 5/07/14 | 64,750 | (157,939 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 187.58 | 5/07/14 | 74,500 | (5,184 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cemex SAB de CV ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 12.65 | 5/08/14 | 52,000 | (10,421 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Epistar Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | TWD | 72.81 | 5/08/14 | 853,000 | (1,314 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 508,049.83 | 5/08/14 | 130 | (13,506 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Makita Corp. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 5,865.00 | 5/08/14 | 97,800 | (9,213 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MEG Energy Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CAD | 34.88 | 5/08/14 | 56,200 | (235,212 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,552.70 | 5/08/14 | 111,600 | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NAVER Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | KRW | 820,910.00 | 5/08/14 | 2,500 | (3,076 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.93 | 5/08/14 | 114,000 | (3,114 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 63.73 | 5/08/14 | 92,000 | (25 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 44.01 | 5/08/14 | 27,800 | (9,603 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 21.36 | 5/08/14 | 477,000 | (202,658 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SMC Corp. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 26,101.80 | 5/08/14 | 3,800 | (1,389 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SMC Corp. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 28,747.30 | 5/08/14 | 5,300 | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SMC Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | JPY | 25,944.83 | 5/08/14 | 10,600 | (5,079 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SoftBank Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 7,749.93 | 5/08/14 | 38,000 | (44,219 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SoftBank Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 8,017.98 | 5/08/14 | 136,600 | (54,878 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 18.92 | 5/08/14 | 132,200 | (14,617 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 56.45 | 5/12/14 | 14,700 | (2,523 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 25.68 | 5/13/14 | 24,600 | (573 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 70.98 | 5/13/14 | 51,200 | (18,263 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DS Smith PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.21 | 5/13/14 | 270,000 | (20,517 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ING Groep NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 10.95 | 5/13/14 | 123,600 | (8,576 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Monitise PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 0.82 | 5/13/14 | 1,060,000 | (665 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OSRAM Licht AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 47.83 | 5/13/14 | 11,100 | (5 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 81 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Statoil ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 166.73 | 5/13/14 | 64,750 | $ (161,743 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AIA Group Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 36.88 | 5/14/14 | 1,177,800 | (138,509 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aixtron SE |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 11.99 | 5/14/14 | 59,000 | (9,348 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
Citibank N.A. | Call | HKD | 32.62 | 5/14/14 | 796,000 | (4,915 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 81.20 | 5/14/14 | 94,800 | (66,038 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 12.56 | 5/14/14 | 79,392 | (7,938 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Epistar Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | TWD | 76.36 | 5/14/14 | 1,185,000 | (1,541 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 6.16 | 5/14/14 | 40,000 | (246 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 526,802.87 | 5/14/14 | 80 | (4,811 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 539,472.50 | 5/14/14 | 130 | (4,142 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 14.76 | 5/14/14 | 13,000 | (265 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 2,442.35 | 5/14/14 | 126,600 | (2,144 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | DKK | 246.54 | 5/14/14 | 29,700 | (19,399 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 66.73 | 5/14/14 | 182,000 | (32 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.15 | 5/14/14 | 200,100 | (25,443 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 183.68 | 5/14/14 | 540,000 | (88,579 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Skanska AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 147.85 | 5/14/14 | 121,000 | (63,110 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 4,544.24 | 5/14/14 | 58,300 | (1,204 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 905.37 | 5/14/14 | 191,600 | (6,846 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AstraZeneca PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 38.07 | 5/15/14 | 44,000 | (647,254 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Banco Bradesco SA ADR |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 13.91 | 5/15/14 | 50,000 | (50,011 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Chr Hansen Holding A/S |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | DKK | 216.88 | 5/15/14 | 35,900 | (171,644 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 17.07 | 5/15/14 | 77,000 | (62,215 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.90 | 5/15/14 | 50,000 | (3,545 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 187.58 | 5/15/14 | 74,500 | (11,261 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 5.84 | 5/15/14 | 116,000 | (30,693 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 5.89 | 5/15/14 | 96,700 | (20,242 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 539,472.50 | 5/20/14 | 130 | (6,407 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.15 | 5/20/14 | 200,100 | (28,854 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 25.04 | 5/21/14 | 21,700 | (2,434 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 77.64 | 5/21/14 | 39,300 | (101,549 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Erste Group Bank AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 25.50 | 5/21/14 | 83,500 | (40,464 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 5.87 | 5/21/14 | 40,000 | (1,612 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ING Groep NV |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 10.32 | 5/21/14 | 206,300 | (83,283 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 526,802.87 | 5/21/14 | 80 | (6,798 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 14.72 | 5/21/14 | 10,000 | (397 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nokia OYJ |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 5.67 | 5/21/14 | 260,000 | (30,312 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | CHF | 74.44 | 5/21/14 | 88,350 | (243,072 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OSRAM Licht AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 46.70 | 5/21/14 | 26,000 | (23 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 41.76 | 5/21/14 | 56,000 | (127,809 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 18.70 | 5/21/14 | 46,000 | (11,618 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 34.14 | 5/21/14 | 27,500 | (7,679 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Schneider Electric SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 65.15 | 5/21/14 | 18,000 | (62,707 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yaskawa Electric Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 1,471.60 | 5/21/14 | 200,000 | (228 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aixtron SE |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 12.26 | 5/22/14 | 24,300 | (3,788 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
82 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Copa Holdings SA, Class A |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 150.39 | 5/22/14 | 9,400 | $ | (6,649 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Nordea Bank AB |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | SEK | 90.98 | 5/22/14 | 97,000 | (53,378 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 32.43 | 5/22/14 | 73,000 | (57,524 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | EUR | 20.24 | 5/22/14 | 147,000 | (19,762 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Calbee, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 2,505.28 | 5/27/14 | 86,000 | (58,860 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cemex SAB de CV ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 12.65 | 5/27/14 | 52,000 | (19,365 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd., Class H |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 4.33 | 5/27/14 | 1,010,000 | (8,227 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 539,472.50 | 5/27/14 | 130 | (9,061 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.15 | 5/27/14 | 200,100 | (32,292 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 5.43 | 5/28/14 | 1,625,000 | (17,107 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foxtons Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.75 | 5/28/14 | 25,000 | (295 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hyundai Development Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | KRW | 29,423.29 | 5/28/14 | 25,000 | (32,333 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 526,802.87 | 5/28/14 | 80 | (8,662 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 14.72 | 5/28/14 | 10,000 | (687 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 5.30 | 5/28/14 | 50,000 | (1,458 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Publicis Groupe SA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 64.07 | 5/28/14 | 9,300 | (9,890 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 5.12 | 5/28/14 | 378,000 | (47,971 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Schneider Electric SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 67.37 | 5/28/14 | 15,600 | (22,573 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 205.64 | 5/28/14 | 683,600 | (44,387 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Skanska AB, B Shares |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | SEK | 152.70 | 5/28/14 | 67,000 | (23,426 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | SEK | 193.29 | 5/28/14 | 93,000 | (13,956 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 3.71 | 5/29/14 | 50,000 | (2,845 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,385.00 | 5/29/14 | 53,800 | (8,344 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nokia OYJ |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 5.69 | 6/02/14 | 170,000 | (28,101 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 12.09 | 6/03/14 | 135,000 | (45,982 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.72 | 6/03/14 | 36,000 | (2,336 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 16.73 | 6/03/14 | 35,200 | (50,458 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class H |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 42.58 | 6/03/14 | 273,000 | (3,193 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 6.13 | 6/03/14 | 70,000 | (1,155 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 25.36 | 6/03/14 | 65,800 | (84,166 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mitsui Osk Lines Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 390.06 | 6/03/14 | 690,000 | (15,021 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Naspers Ltd., N Shares |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ZAR | 1,066.56 | 6/03/14 | 11,600 | (32,111 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Naspers Ltd., N Shares |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | ZAR | 1,180.22 | 6/03/14 | 16,200 | (12,428 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 5.23 | 6/03/14 | 100,000 | (3,914 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 18.91 | 6/03/14 | 123,200 | (35,863 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 4.84 | 6/03/14 | 434,000 | (120,876 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Adecco SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 71.19 | 6/04/14 | 30,000 | (131,467 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Banco Bradesco SA ADR |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 13.91 | 6/04/14 | 50,000 | (57,144 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 5.51 | 6/04/14 | 1,625,000 | (19,269 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Calbee, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 2,517.56 | 6/04/14 | 86,000 | (62,189 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 67.85 | 6/04/14 | 15,100 | (37,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 526,802.87 | 6/04/14 | 80 | (10,214 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 539,472.50 | 6/04/14 | 130 | (11,673 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | DKK | 243.60 | 6/04/14 | 53,500 | (68,708 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | DKK | 248.78 | 6/04/14 | 30,600 | (26,910 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 25.31 | 6/04/14 | 115,200 | $ | (12,302 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 18.34 | 6/04/14 | 185,200 | (91,841 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yaskawa Electric Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 1,471.60 | 6/04/14 | 200,000 | (1,861 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 25.53 | 6/05/14 | 24,300 | (4,001 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 31.76 | 6/05/14 | 387,000 | (17,688 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 12.26 | 6/05/14 | 39,696 | (17,152 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 12.41 | 6/05/14 | 76,443 | (26,555 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Copa Holdings SA, Class A |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 150.39 | 6/05/14 | 9,400 | (9,203 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hyundai Development Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | KRW | 29,708.95 | 6/05/14 | 25,000 | (33,240 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nordea Bank AB |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | SEK | 90.98 | 6/05/14 | 97,000 | (57,754 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nordea Bank AB |
UBS AG | Call | SEK | 92.47 | 6/05/14 | 75,900 | (31,898 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 60.50 | 6/05/14 | 28,300 | (8,909 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Schneider Electric SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 66.46 | 6/05/14 | 26,000 | (62,421 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SMC Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | JPY | 26,297.43 | 6/05/14 | 10,100 | (32,772 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 20.15 | 6/05/14 | 112,600 | (35,318 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 93.80 | 6/06/14 | 53,200 | (558,488 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 99.52 | 6/06/14 | 10,000 | (31,679 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 74.65 | 6/06/14 | 88,400 | (254,627 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 33.85 | 6/06/14 | 35,700 | (22,574 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aixtron SE |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 12.05 | 6/10/14 | 59,000 | (22,495 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Chr Hansen Holding A/S |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | DKK | 236.23 | 6/10/14 | 36,000 | (74,444 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DS Smith PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 3.10 | 6/10/14 | 270,000 | (67,898 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 5.97 | 6/10/14 | 70,000 | (3,536 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 13.97 | 6/10/14 | 10,000 | (4,495 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NAVER Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | KRW | 780,000.00 | 6/10/14 | 1,405 | (38,596 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 5.07 | 6/10/14 | 113,500 | (10,824 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | NOK | 169.48 | 6/10/14 | 128,400 | (253,549 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | SEK | 185.88 | 6/10/14 | 133,800 | (66,974 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Actelion Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | CHF | 89.37 | 6/11/14 | 32,400 | (92,638 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nokia OYJ |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 5.69 | 6/11/14 | 170,000 | (24,453 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OSRAM Licht AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 42.78 | 6/11/14 | 25,000 | (5,917 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 18.49 | 6/11/14 | 30,000 | (16,137 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 45.26 | 6/11/14 | 13,100 | (16,855 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 4,284.50 | 6/11/14 | 162,300 | (89,184 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 849.74 | 6/11/14 | 200,000 | (64,085 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,385.00 | 6/12/14 | 53,800 | (13,940 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 61.76 | 6/12/14 | 443,500 | (27,304 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 207.00 | 6/12/14 | 474,000 | (38,674 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 24.60 | 6/13/14 | 21,000 | (12,132 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BNP Paribas SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 57.02 | 6/13/14 | 62,800 | (40,584 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | DKK | 246.64 | 6/13/14 | 62,000 | (58,166 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shire PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 33.17 | 6/13/14 | 36,500 | (149,793 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aixtron SE |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 12.26 | 6/17/14 | 24,300 | (8,216 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.56 | 6/17/14 | 50,000 | (8,823 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 17.45 | 6/17/14 | 161,000 | (149,912 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foxtons Group PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 3.25 | 6/17/14 | 25,000 | (5,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class H |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 42.58 | 6/17/14 | 273,000 | (7,446 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 6.00 | 6/17/14 | 35,000 | (1,882 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
84 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Kingspan Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 14.15 | 6/17/14 | 10,000 | $ | (4,231 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.76 | 6/17/14 | 100,000 | (32,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 5.23 | 6/17/14 | 100,000 | (7,671 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 24.82 | 6/17/14 | 350,700 | (55,148 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 41.78 | 6/17/14 | 35,500 | (38,515 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 79.13 | 6/18/14 | 47,400 | (106,427 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 33.07 | 6/18/14 | 387,000 | (14,180 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 12.17 | 6/18/14 | 59,000 | (26,688 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Monitise PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 0.66 | 6/18/14 | 1,060,000 | (104,250 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Credicorp Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 145.42 | 6/19/14 | 9,600 | (63,489 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 19.79 | 6/24/14 | 128,500 | (65,266 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Actelion Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | CHF | 89.37 | 6/25/14 | 32,400 | (112,542 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aixtron SE |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 11.60 | 6/25/14 | 59,100 | (44,470 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 25.36 | 6/25/14 | 65,800 | (102,069 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 849.68 | 6/25/14 | 200,000 | (78,134 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 24.60 | 6/26/14 | 21,000 | (14,272 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Chr Hansen Holding A/S |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | DKK | 245.02 | 6/26/14 | 19,000 | (28,012 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DS Smith PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.22 | 6/26/14 | 178,000 | (32,686 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 6.00 | 6/26/14 | 35,000 | (2,405 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 5.01 | 6/26/14 | 180,000 | (30,212 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nokia OYJ |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 5.41 | 6/26/14 | 127,000 | (43,038 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OSRAM Licht AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 42.28 | 6/26/14 | 25,000 | (10,522 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Publicis Groupe SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 61.48 | 6/26/14 | 58,000 | (119,143 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 205.92 | 6/26/14 | 556,000 | (57,035 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Adecco SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CHF | 74.44 | 6/27/14 | 30,000 | (90,630 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shire PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 33.17 | 6/27/14 | 36,500 | (167,719 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 41.78 | 6/30/14 | 35,500 | (42,952 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 13.16 | 7/01/14 | 12,000 | (14,113 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 5.83 | 7/02/14 | 40,000 | (5,931 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.55 | 7/08/14 | 80,000 | (37,953 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 5.72 | 7/09/14 | 35,000 | (7,868 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 203.27 | 7/10/14 | 556,000 | (71,252 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 5.89 | 7/28/14 | 38,000 | (6,411 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (10,713,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 85 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Austria |
| $ | 10,242,001 | | $ | 10,242,001 | ||||||||||
Belgium |
| 16,855,747 | | 16,855,747 | ||||||||||||
Brazil |
$ | 7,907,376 | | | 7,907,376 | |||||||||||
Canada |
32,650,431 | | | 32,650,431 | ||||||||||||
China |
11,534,167 | 28,736,878 | | 40,271,045 | ||||||||||||
Denmark |
4,978,664 | 24,320,707 | | 29,299,371 | ||||||||||||
Finland |
| 14,760,999 | | 14,760,999 | ||||||||||||
France |
11,114,322 | 61,251,174 | | 72,365,496 | ||||||||||||
Germany |
| 72,692,217 | | 72,692,217 | ||||||||||||
Greece |
| 7,409,495 | | 7,409,495 | ||||||||||||
Hong Kong |
1,916,803 | 17,882,132 | | 19,798,935 | ||||||||||||
India |
9,444,808 | | | 9,444,808 | ||||||||||||
Indonesia |
| 11,573,123 | | 11,573,123 | ||||||||||||
Ireland |
34,879,088 | 21,804,189 | | 56,683,277 | ||||||||||||
Italy |
8,156,776 | 20,704,839 | | 28,861,615 | ||||||||||||
Japan |
24,441,569 | 97,918,321 | | 122,359,890 | ||||||||||||
Malaysia |
1,724,055 | | | 1,724,055 | ||||||||||||
Mexico |
9,787,759 | | | 9,787,759 | ||||||||||||
Netherlands |
| 26,829,696 | | 26,829,696 | ||||||||||||
New Zealand |
| 7,793,842 | | 7,793,842 | ||||||||||||
Norway |
| 14,032,435 | | 14,032,435 | ||||||||||||
Panama |
4,640,104 | | | 4,640,104 | ||||||||||||
Peru |
2,596,950 | | | 2,596,950 | ||||||||||||
South Africa |
| 4,696,614 | | 4,696,614 | ||||||||||||
South Korea |
3,694,822 | 5,112,829 | | 8,807,651 | ||||||||||||
Spain |
| 25,479,687 | | 25,479,687 | ||||||||||||
Sweden |
6,959,137 | 23,987,977 | | 30,947,114 | ||||||||||||
Switzerland |
| 97,910,984 | | 97,910,984 | ||||||||||||
Taiwan |
2,796,583 | 7,956,861 | | 10,753,444 | ||||||||||||
Turkey |
5,582,833 | | | 5,582,833 | ||||||||||||
United Kingdom |
51,871,286 | 90,864,242 | $ | 5,070,808 | 147,806,336 | |||||||||||
United States |
10,323,064 | | | 10,323,064 | ||||||||||||
Investment Companies |
7,395,620 | | | 7,395,620 | ||||||||||||
Rights |
1,379,800 | | | 1,379,800 | ||||||||||||
Warrants |
215,196 | | | 215,196 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
| 10,177,930 | | 10,177,930 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 255,991,213 | $ | 720,994,919 | $ | 5,070,808 | $ | 982,056,940 | ||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (1,365,973 | ) | $ | (10,939,582 | ) | | $ | (12,305,555 | ) | ||||||
1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
86 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Foreign currency at value |
$ | 2,255,325 | | | $ | 2,255,325 | ||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives |
7,744,504 | | | 7,744,504 | ||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for exchange-traded options written |
4,050,000 | | | 4,050,000 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Bank overdraft |
| $ | (3,767,000 | ) | | (3,767,000 | ) | |||||||||
Collateral on securities loaned at value |
| (10,177,930 | ) | | (10,177,930 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 14,049,829 | $ | (13,944,930 | ) | | $ | 104,899 | ||||||||
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The Trusts investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.
Certain foreign securities are fair valued utilizing an external pricing service to reflect any significant market movements between the time the Trust values such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy. As of October 31, 2013, the Trust did not utilize the external pricing service model adjustments as significant market movements did not occur. As of April 30 2014, securities with a value of $119,208,229 were systematically fair valued due to significant market movements. Therefore, these securities were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during the period October 31, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
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BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Security, or a portion of security, is on loan. |
(d) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(e) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(f) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate | Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
21,163,179 | 3,698,393 | 24,861,572 | $ | 4,174 | |||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC, Money Market Series |
| $ | 70,955 | $ | 70,955 | $ | 161 |
(g) | Security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities. The Trust may withdraw up to 25% of its investment daily, although the manager of the BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, in its sole discretion, may permit an investor to withdraw more than 25% on any one day. |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 67.00 | 5/02/14 | 340 | $ | (17,510 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/02/14 | 76 | (1,748 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 94.00 | 5/02/14 | 252 | (204,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 91.00 | 5/02/14 | 87 | (88,522 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 5/05/14 | 82 | (46,945 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 68.50 | 5/05/14 | 326 | (197,230 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Call | USD | 89.00 | 5/05/14 | 249 | (108,905 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 93.00 | 5/05/14 | 87 | (73,732 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Caterpillar, Inc. |
Call | USD | 105.00 | 5/09/14 | 100 | (13,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 67.00 | 5/09/14 | 340 | (26,860 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/09/14 | 111 | (20,702 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 102.00 | 5/09/14 | 58 | (6,989 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/09/14 | 17 | (1,556 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.50 | 5/09/14 | 317 | (27,104 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 5/19/14 | 155 | (18,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Alcoa, Inc. |
Call | USD | 12.00 | 5/19/14 | 439 | (65,192 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 89 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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Allegheny Technologies, Inc. |
Call | USD | 42.50 | 5/19/14 | 131 | $ | (5,240 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 5/19/14 | 180 | (207,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 19.00 | 5/19/14 | 290 | (8,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cameron International Corp. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 196 | (22,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 5/19/14 | 188 | (6,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 23.00 | 5/19/14 | 240 | (19,379 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Carpenter Technology Corp. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 5/19/14 | 63 | (2,835 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Caterpillar, Inc. |
Call | USD | 105.00 | 5/19/14 | 417 | (70,682 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cimarex Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 5/19/14 | 50 | (7,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 326 | (21,679 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CONSOL Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 5/19/14 | 111 | (20,868 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Detour Gold Corp. |
Call | CAD | 11.50 | 5/19/14 | 220 | (5,520 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Detour Gold Corp. |
Call | CAD | 12.00 | 5/19/14 | 230 | (3,148 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Devon Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 147 | (8,820 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Diamond Corp. |
Call | CAD | 14.00 | 5/19/14 | 220 | (3,613 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/19/14 | 305 | (1,830 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 161 | (16,966 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Encana Corp. |
Call | CAD | 26.00 | 5/19/14 | 334 | (12,342 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/19/14 | 199 | (54,426 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 20.00 | 5/19/14 | 848 | (147,774 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 21.00 | 5/19/14 | 848 | (82,785 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 5/19/14 | 142 | (12,212 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/19/14 | 135 | (5,062 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 5/19/14 | 310 | (46,810 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 91 | (29,682 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 91 | (14,529 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Lundin Mining Corp. |
Call | CAD | 5.00 | 5/19/14 | 425 | (23,265 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 122 | (3,660 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 5/19/14 | 172 | (62,780 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. |
Call | USD | 195.00 | 5/19/14 | 49 | (24,745 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 5/19/14 | 310 | (21,080 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Praxair, Inc. |
Call | USD | 132.00 | 5/19/14 | 551 | (52,389 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Randgold Resources Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 70 | (8,225 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 5/19/14 | 63 | (6,615 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 5/19/14 | 63 | (2,835 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 5/19/14 | 175 | (159,688 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Southern Copper Corp. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 120 | (3,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 5/19/14 | 217 | (38,192 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B |
Call | CAD | 27.00 | 5/19/14 | 365 | (1,499 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 470 | (7,933 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United States Steel Corp. |
Call | USD | 28.00 | 5/19/14 | 133 | (1,729 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vale SA ADR |
Call | USD | 14.00 | 5/19/14 | 864 | (9,936 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Call | USD | 112.00 | 5/22/14 | 112 | (15,096 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Barrick Gold Corp. |
Call | USD | 19.50 | 5/23/14 | 304 | (3,040 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Caterpillar, Inc. |
Call | USD | 103.00 | 5/23/14 | 980 | (320,947 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 5/23/14 | 160 | (53,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 68.50 | 5/23/14 | 250 | (8,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Call | USD | 49.50 | 5/23/14 | 49 | (7,056 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 5/30/14 | 160 | (55,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 5/30/14 | 143 | (30,459 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 6/04/14 | 143 | (37,988 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
90 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
| Exchange-Traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/06/14 | 110 | $ | (24,750 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 6/06/14 | 143 | (31,818 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 64.50 | 6/06/14 | 125 | (13,875 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 6/10/14 | 113 | (11,184 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/23/14 | 155 | (18,988 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Alcoa, Inc. |
Call | USD | 13.00 | 6/23/14 | 439 | (35,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Allegheny Technologies, Inc. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 6/23/14 | 131 | (29,148 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 25.00 | 6/23/14 | 250 | (2,737 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Carpenter Technology Corp. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 6/23/14 | 63 | (7,560 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Celanese Corp., Series A |
Call | USD | 61.00 | 6/23/14 | 312 | (57,720 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/23/14 | 110 | (27,555 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cimarex Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 6/23/14 | 76 | (41,420 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Encana Corp. |
Call | CAD | 26.00 | 6/23/14 | 334 | (20,569 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 6/23/14 | 100 | (13,850 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 6/23/14 | 601 | (83,238 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. |
Call | USD | 205.00 | 6/23/14 | 49 | (21,560 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Randgold Resources Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 6/23/14 | 70 | (18,025 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B |
Call | CAD | 26.00 | 6/23/14 | 420 | (17,819 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vale SA ADR |
Call | USD | 14.00 | 6/23/14 | 864 | (28,512 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 6/23/14 | 385 | (21,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CONSOL Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 7/21/14 | 111 | (26,529 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (3,269,801 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 74.28 | 5/02/14 | 6,300 | $ | (28,082 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Dow Chemical Co. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 50.73 | 5/05/14 | 54,000 | (9,013 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 11.15 | 5/05/14 | 20,700 | (789 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MeadWestvaco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 36.42 | 5/05/14 | 63,500 | (168,035 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | ZAR | 204.27 | 5/06/14 | 36,000 | (3,300 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BG Group PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 11.22 | 5/06/14 | 57,500 | (74,763 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BP PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 4.79 | 5/06/14 | 160,000 | (57,634 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fresnillo PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 9.46 | 5/06/14 | 125,598 | (1,269 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel OJSC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 17.37 | 5/06/14 | 23,800 | (17,011 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 33.24 | 5/06/14 | 51,000 | (8,299 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eldorado Gold Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CAD | 7.75 | 5/07/14 | 71,700 | (24 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 11.09 | 5/07/14 | 21,500 | (3,216 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/07/14 | 23,200 | (44,756 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 166.73 | 5/07/14 | 15,600 | (38,052 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 48.11 | 5/07/14 | 16,500 | (79,595 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 19.45 | 5/08/14 | 113,500 | (27,491 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 3.74 | 5/08/14 | 10,000 | (28,479 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil Search Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | AUD | 8.41 | 5/08/14 | 114,600 | (55,258 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Western Areas Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | AUD | 3.54 | 5/08/14 | 307,800 | (177,062 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 45.73 | 5/12/14 | 59,500 | (67,765 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/13/14 | 11,800 | (13,179 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | ZAR | 121.10 | 5/13/14 | 130,000 | (26,045 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 166.73 | 5/13/14 | 15,600 | (38,968 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 48.11 | 5/13/14 | 16,500 | (80,895 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 91 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Alumina Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | AUD | 1.17 | 5/14/14 | 569,600 | $ | (101,049 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class H |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 12.46 | 5/14/14 | 469,000 | (32,524 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MeadWestvaco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 36.42 | 5/14/14 | 63,500 | (168,021 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 29.77 | 5/14/14 | 76,700 | (22,343 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd., Class H |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 1.67 | 5/14/14 | 1,830,000 | (54,214 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Murphy Oil Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 63.35 | 5/15/14 | 6,000 | (6,956 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Olin Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 27.93 | 5/15/14 | 27,100 | (14,985 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Minsur SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | PEN | 1.60 | 5/20/14 | 320,000 | (20,576 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 92.00 | 5/21/14 | 28,600 | (72,019 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eldorado Gold Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CAD | 7.75 | 5/21/14 | 71,700 | (1,152 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vedanta Resources PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 9.17 | 5/21/14 | 63,600 | (51,271 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/27/14 | 11,800 | (21,083 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 44.53 | 5/28/14 | 9,300 | (10,344 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Minsur SA |
UBS AG | Call | PEN | 1.65 | 5/28/14 | 400,000 | (20,700 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
UBS AG | Call | NOK | 169.92 | 5/28/14 | 40,350 | (77,222 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Murphy Oil Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 63.35 | 5/29/14 | 6,000 | (9,914 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kazakhmys PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.80 | 5/30/14 | 108,000 | (5,868 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 19.39 | 6/03/14 | 113,500 | (76,675 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 3.20 | 6/03/14 | 615,000 | (67,842 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mondi PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 10.16 | 6/03/14 | 83,000 | (26,965 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
UBS AG | Call | NOK | 169.92 | 6/03/14 | 40,350 | (77,527 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MeadWestvaco Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 38.50 | 6/04/14 | 19,900 | (19,888 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 49.38 | 6/04/14 | 2,000 | (1,779 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 3.21 | 6/05/14 | 615,000 | (65,769 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.24 | 6/05/14 | 56,800 | (176,779 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lundin Mining Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 5.43 | 6/06/14 | 118,000 | (35,895 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 33.85 | 6/06/14 | 82,600 | (52,231 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Olin Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 28.10 | 6/09/14 | 29,600 | (24,966 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anglo American PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 15.67 | 6/10/14 | 27,200 | (34,484 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Iluka Resources Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | AUD | 10.12 | 6/11/14 | 284,400 | (13,032 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kazakhmys PLC |
Credit Suisse International | Call | GBP | 2.47 | 6/12/14 | 47,000 | (11,521 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Newcrest Mining Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 10.84 | 6/12/14 | 109,900 | (51,457 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil Search Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 8.73 | 6/12/14 | 90,200 | (30,235 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/12/14 | 18,700 | (55,641 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BP PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 5.10 | 6/13/14 | 240,000 | (14,389 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BG Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 11.92 | 6/17/14 | 64,000 | (53,533 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 44.53 | 6/17/14 | 9,300 | (12,672 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fresnillo PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 8.71 | 6/17/14 | 41,200 | (29,117 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OZ Minerals Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 3.94 | 6/17/14 | 133,600 | (15,688 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anglo American Platinum Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | ZAR | 511.33 | 6/18/14 | 12,400 | (23,511 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 11.00 | 6/18/14 | 33,500 | (18,265 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/18/14 | 18,800 | (57,828 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vedanta Resources PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 9.58 | 6/18/14 | 73,000 | (46,870 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 6/21/14 | 2,400 | (1,708 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ZAR | 198.34 | 6/26/14 | 42,000 | (32,416 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lundin Mining Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 5.43 | 6/27/14 | 118,000 | (42,408 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 7/09/14 | 2,400 | (2,168 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (2,912,480 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
92 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Chemicals |
$ | 93,246,350 | | | $ | 93,246,350 | ||||||||||
Containers & Packaging |
16,401,586 | | | 16,401,586 | ||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services |
21,636,942 | | | 21,636,942 | ||||||||||||
Machinery |
27,691,776 | | | 27,691,776 | ||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
85,272,060 | $ | 103,313,493 | | 188,585,553 | |||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
155,834,259 | 35,901,640 | | 191,735,899 | ||||||||||||
Paper & Forest Products |
18,313,968 | 3,948,360 | | 22,262,328 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
13,110,120 | | | 13,110,120 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
24,861,572 | 70,955 | | 24,932,527 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 456,368,633 | $ | 143,234,448 | | $ | 599,603,081 | |||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (2,986,519 | ) | $ | (3,195,762 | ) | | $ | (6,182,281 | ) | ||||||
1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 93 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 15,014 | | | $ | 15,014 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
94,421 | | | 94,421 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Collateral on securities loaned at value |
| $ | (70,955 | ) | | (70,955 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 109,435 | $ | (70,955 | ) | | $ | 38,480 | ||||||||
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There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
94 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(d) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate | Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
29,416,955 | 7,285,353 | 36,702,308 | $ | 4,729 |
(e) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 95 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub- classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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BP PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 49.50 | 5/02/14 | 550 | $ | (65,725 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 94.00 | 5/02/14 | 304 | (246,240 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 5/05/14 | 179 | (102,478 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 68.50 | 5/05/14 | 680 | (411,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Call | USD | 89.00 | 5/05/14 | 253 | (110,655 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ingredion, Inc. |
Call | USD | 69.00 | 5/05/14 | 27 | (4,246 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 43.50 | 5/09/14 | 188 | (11,656 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 260.00 | 5/09/14 | 56 | (5,880 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/09/14 | 135 | (12,352 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.50 | 5/09/14 | 214 | (18,297 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 5/19/14 | 409 | (18,814 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 5/19/14 | 340 | (113,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/19/14 | 315 | (43,628 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 644 | (23,828 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BP PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 553 | (142,674 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bunge Ltd. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 622 | (68,420 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 23.00 | 5/19/14 | 860 | (69,440 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canfor Corp. |
Call | CAD | 28.00 | 5/19/14 | 185 | (1,013 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 5/19/14 | 784 | (52,136 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 617 | (65,018 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 5/19/14 | 1,111 | (303,858 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 20.00 | 5/19/14 | 617 | (107,520 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 21.00 | 5/19/14 | 617 | (60,234 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 5/19/14 | 779 | (66,994 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 5/19/14 | 775 | (29,062 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 345 | (112,529 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 345 | (55,084 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ingredion, Inc. |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 5/19/14 | 225 | (29,812 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. |
Call | CAD | 31.85 | 5/19/14 | 400 | (3,285 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Lundin Mining Corp. |
Call | CAD | 5.00 | 5/19/14 | 425 | (23,265 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Call | USD | 47.50 | 5/19/14 | 403 | (111,832 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 5/19/14 | 486 | (33,048 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/19/14 | 540 | (2,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 5/19/14 | 298 | (52,448 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 5/19/14 | 525 | (35,438 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 5/19/14 | 525 | (18,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 5/19/14 | 945 | (92,138 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 5/19/14 | 945 | (56,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Call | USD | 112.00 | 5/22/14 | 420 | (56,616 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 5/23/14 | 409 | (23,926 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BP PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/23/14 | 480 | (100,080 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 5/23/14 | 390 | (129,675 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 5/30/14 | 390 | (134,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 5/30/14 | 189 | (40,257 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/06/14 | 189 | (42,525 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 101.00 | 6/06/14 | 189 | (42,052 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 6/10/14 | 421 | (41,666 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 25.00 | 6/23/14 | 875 | (9,580 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
96 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Canfor Corp. |
Call | CAD | 27.00 | 6/23/14 | 250 | $ | (9,124 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 6/23/14 | 190 | (47,595 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 6/23/14 | 520 | (72,020 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. |
Call | CAD | 32.00 | 6/23/14 | 300 | (8,211 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (3,539,999 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 73.90 | 5/02/14 | 16,300 | $ | (78,883 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 74.28 | 5/02/14 | 6,900 | (30,756 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eni SpA ADR |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 48.35 | 5/05/14 | 32,700 | (107,593 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ingredion, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 67.50 | 5/05/14 | 25,000 | (74,971 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 64.50 | 5/05/14 | 6,300 | (42,464 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fresnillo PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 9.46 | 5/06/14 | 115,550 | (1,167 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel OJSC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 17.37 | 5/06/14 | 139,300 | (99,565 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vedanta Resources PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 8.41 | 5/06/14 | 44,000 | (80,193 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 166.73 | 5/07/14 | 60,900 | (148,548 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
First Resources Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | SGD | 2.38 | 5/08/14 | 297,000 | (47,409 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inpex Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 1,341.80 | 5/08/14 | 314,200 | (455,939 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Select Harvests Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | AUD | 6.78 | 5/08/14 | 42,000 | (674 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 26.25 | 5/12/14 | 95,000 | (339,635 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/13/14 | 12,900 | (14,407 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 166.73 | 5/13/14 | 60,900 | (152,126 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Syngenta AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 340.78 | 5/13/14 | 17,900 | (167,985 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eni SpA ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 49.11 | 5/14/14 | 25,000 | (65,646 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fresnillo PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 9.08 | 5/14/14 | 53,253 | (7,800 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Israel Chemicals Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | ILS | 31.24 | 5/14/14 | 35,000 | (3,933 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 64.85 | 5/14/14 | 39,500 | (254,901 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vedanta Resources PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 9.17 | 5/21/14 | 69,700 | (56,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Series H |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 22.81 | 5/22/14 | 539,000 | (6,101 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
International Forest Products Ltd., Class A |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CAD | 15.80 | 5/23/14 | 28,000 | (28,648 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/27/14 | 12,900 | (23,049 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 71.09 | 5/27/14 | 50,000 | (56,483 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eni SpA ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 49.11 | 5/27/14 | 25,000 | (63,250 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel OJSC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 18.40 | 5/28/14 | 17,500 | (4,351 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MMC Norilsk Nickel OJSC ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 17.65 | 5/28/14 | 101,000 | (79,505 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 56.50 | 5/28/14 | 55,000 | (28,138 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BRF SA ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 22.19 | 6/02/14 | 101,500 | (89,789 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 3.20 | 6/03/14 | 418,500 | (46,165 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 55.86 | 6/04/14 | 50,000 | (49,739 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 49.38 | 6/04/14 | 62,500 | (55,602 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Series H |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | HKD | 22.81 | 6/05/14 | 539,000 | (12,842 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 51.10 | 6/05/14 | 18,000 | (32,064 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 3.21 | 6/05/14 | 110,000 | (11,764 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.24 | 6/05/14 | 58,000 | (180,513 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 66.83 | 6/05/14 | 6,300 | (27,997 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 97 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Lundin Mining Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 5.43 | 6/06/14 | 216,000 | $ | (65,706 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | NOK | 169.48 | 6/10/14 | 113,000 | (223,139 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
First Resources Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | SGD | 2.57 | 6/11/14 | 149,000 | (11,708 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Series H |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 23.39 | 6/12/14 | 745,000 | (13,730 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/12/14 | 29,000 | (86,288 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fresnillo PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 8.71 | 6/17/14 | 52,500 | (37,103 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.62 | 6/18/14 | 29,000 | (89,203 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vedanta Resources PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 9.58 | 6/18/14 | 22,000 | (14,125 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 6/21/14 | 9,100 | (6,476 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
First Resources Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | SGD | 2.56 | 6/26/14 | 149,000 | (14,558 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lundin Mining Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 5.43 | 6/27/14 | 216,000 | (77,628 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 53.00 | 7/09/14 | 9,100 | (8,220 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (3,674,667 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Chemicals |
$ | 52,547,452 | $ | 20,506,208 | | $ | 73,053,660 | |||||||||
Food Products |
59,261,739 | 703,789 | | 59,965,528 | ||||||||||||
Machinery |
6,759,683 | | | 6,759,683 | ||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
107,448,697 | 36,868,493 | | 144,317,190 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
269,231,829 | 56,155,969 | | 325,387,798 | ||||||||||||
Paper & Forest Products |
7,268,282 | | | 7,268,282 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
3,409,660 | | | 3,409,660 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
36,702,308 | | | 36,702,308 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 542,629,650 | $ | 114,234,459 | | $ | 656,864,109 | |||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
98 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (3,326,816 | ) | $ | (3,887,850 | ) | | $ | (7,214,666 | ) | ||||||
1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 25,495 | | | $ | 25,495 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Foreign bank overdraft |
| $ | (58,695 | ) | | (58,695 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 25,495 | (58,695 | ) | | $ | (33,200 | ) | ||||||||
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There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 99 |
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
100 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | All or a portion of security has been pledged/segregated as collateral in connection with outstanding options written. |
(b) | All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding OTC derivatives. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended April 30, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate | Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at April 30, 2014 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
15,720,002 | (2,902,137 | ) | 12,817,865 | $ | 1,958 |
(e) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
| For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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NRG Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 30.75 | 5/13/14 | 250 | $ | (52,174 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Atlantia SpA |
Call | EUR | 19.00 | 5/16/14 | 170 | (29,884 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Snam SpA |
Call | EUR | 4.20 | 5/16/14 | 170 | (31,980 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Access Midstream Partners LP |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 5/19/14 | 60 | (2,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AltaGas Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 5/19/14 | 110 | (9,534 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 5/19/14 | 268 | (49,580 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cleco Corp. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 5/19/14 | 63 | (18,428 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 5/19/14 | 76 | (16,910 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 525 | (114,188 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Energy Transfer Partners LP |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 103 | (4,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Magellan Midstream Partners LP |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 5/19/14 | 191 | (35,335 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NiSource, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 5/19/14 | 296 | (19,240 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Northeast Utilities |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 5/19/14 | 196 | (44,590 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NRG Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 5/19/14 | 252 | (13,860 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ONEOK Partners LP |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 5/19/14 | 91 | (21,158 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SBA Communications Corp., Class A |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 5/19/14 | 80 | (3,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Time Warner Cable, Inc. |
Call | USD | 140.00 | 5/19/14 | 100 | (26,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 52.00 | 5/19/14 | 261 | (4,405 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Valero Energy Partners LP |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 5/19/14 | 88 | (17,820 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/19/14 | 188 | (1,974 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 5/23/14 | 188 | (3,384 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 48.50 | 5/30/14 | 130 | (1,820 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. |
Call | USD | 84.00 | 6/06/14 | 268 | (39,530 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
DTE Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 6/06/14 | 87 | (12,782 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Atlantia SpA |
Call | EUR | 19.50 | 6/20/14 | 170 | (45,387 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 101 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Enel Green Power SpA |
Call | EUR | 2.10 | 6/20/14 | 290 | $ | (30,092 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Delek Logistics Partners LP |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 6/23/14 | 120 | (8,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 6/23/14 | 250 | (33,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 6/23/14 | 30 | (7,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MPLX LP |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 6/23/14 | 250 | (36,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 6/23/14 | 183 | (68,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 6/23/14 | 160 | (13,520 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (817,320 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Sempra Energy |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 97.72 | 5/02/14 | 6,600 | $ | (6,333 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Western Gas Partners LP |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 67.04 | 5/02/14 | 8,200 | (8,038 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 45.54 | 5/05/14 | 16,200 | (9,306 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Edison International |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 54.54 | 5/05/14 | 44,600 | (90,967 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 36.59 | 5/05/14 | 25,400 | (14,089 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Northeast Utilities |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 43.95 | 5/05/14 | 6,300 | (20,889 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
ONEOK Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 53.97 | 5/05/14 | 13,800 | (41,681 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 24.37 | 5/06/14 | 30,600 | (16,256 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
CMS Energy Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 28.01 | 5/06/14 | 44,900 | (103,270 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 54.68 | 5/06/14 | 4,800 | (812 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 34.46 | 5/06/14 | 15,500 | (15,497 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 45.94 | 5/07/14 | 16,000 | (8,157 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 45.69 | 5/07/14 | 56,700 | (147,549 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Telenor ASA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | NOK | 131.53 | 5/07/14 | 48,600 | (67,254 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Westar Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 35.56 | 5/07/14 | 15,500 | (7,763 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
E.ON SE |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 14.35 | 5/08/14 | 13,700 | (39 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Sempra Energy |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 97.00 | 5/08/14 | 19,700 | (39,421 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Spark Infrastructure Group |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | AUD | 1.74 | 5/08/14 | 234,800 | (7,834 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Sydney Airport |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 4.18 | 5/08/14 | 209,100 | (14,894 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 37.48 | 5/09/14 | 25,200 | (6,010 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 5.71 | 5/12/14 | 68,300 | (21,775 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 94.50 | 5/12/14 | 34,300 | (191,522 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
NorthWestern Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 45.95 | 5/12/14 | 21,300 | (53,353 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Sunoco Logistics Partners LP |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 90.58 | 5/12/14 | 8,600 | (8,032 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Tesoro Logistics LP |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 64.00 | 5/12/14 | 10,500 | (7,983 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 30.16 | 5/12/14 | 20,900 | (35,750 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cleco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 50.30 | 5/13/14 | 6,400 | (14,413 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 50.75 | 5/13/14 | 5,600 | (4,386 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 54.64 | 5/13/14 | 4,800 | (1,894 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 54.89 | 5/13/14 | 4,400 | (1,494 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
MarkWest Energy Partners LP |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 67.11 | 5/13/14 | 13,500 | (1,196 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Plains All American Pipeline LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 53.00 | 5/13/14 | 6,200 | (18,549 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Westar Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 35.56 | 5/13/14 | 15,500 | (9,482 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Xylem, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 39.00 | 5/13/14 | 27,800 | (10,480 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 Partners LP |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 43.46 | 5/14/14 | 5,000 | (50,811 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Severn Trent PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 18.13 | 5/14/14 | 4,600 | (3,774 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Enterprise Products Partners LP |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 71.00 | 5/15/14 | 35,500 | (80,797 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
102 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Groupe Eurotunnel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 9.18 | 5/15/14 | 88,700 | $ | (66,997 | ) | |||||||||||||||
CCR SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 17.48 | 5/20/14 | 39,000 | (9,147 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Transurban Group |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | AUD | 7.32 | 5/20/14 | 381,600 | (41,084 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 54.03 | 5/21/14 | 2,200 | (2,033 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
National Grid PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 8.25 | 5/21/14 | 164,200 | (67,042 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Access Midstream Partners LP |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 57.94 | 5/22/14 | 5,900 | (9,531 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Aeroports de Paris |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 93.80 | 5/22/14 | 2,600 | (848 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
American Electric Power Co., Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 52.27 | 5/22/14 | 12,700 | (19,558 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
CMS Energy Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 29.14 | 5/22/14 | 49,600 | (58,032 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Ferrovial SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 15.85 | 5/22/14 | 77,000 | (54,193 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 49.25 | 5/27/14 | 11,200 | (24,433 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Genesis Energy LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 54.76 | 5/27/14 | 25,000 | (40,385 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
NRG Yield, Inc., Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 43.03 | 5/27/14 | 15,700 | (16,913 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
CCR SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | BRL | 17.64 | 5/28/14 | 20,000 | (4,965 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 24.50 | 5/28/14 | 23,900 | (15,382 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.73 | 5/28/14 | 13,250 | (4,645 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 5.71 | 5/28/14 | 68,300 | (27,072 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Enterprise Products Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 73.42 | 5/29/14 | 5,000 | (4,343 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
MarkWest Energy Partners LP |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 67.11 | 5/29/14 | 13,500 | (5,274 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 38.70 | 5/29/14 | 24,800 | (61,727 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Tesoro Logistics LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 61.79 | 5/29/14 | 20,500 | (53,217 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Aqua America, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 25.95 | 5/30/14 | 20,300 | (4,085 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 34.40 | 5/30/14 | 16,000 | (20,509 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Sunoco Logistics Partners LP |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 90.58 | 5/30/14 | 8,600 | (13,393 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 46.66 | 6/02/14 | 16,200 | (14,388 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
CMS Energy Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 30.52 | 6/02/14 | 44,600 | (23,498 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 73.10 | 6/02/14 | 28,400 | (28,063 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Pembina Pipeline Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CAD | 41.93 | 6/02/14 | 29,400 | (37,120 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Aeroports de Paris |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 92.92 | 6/03/14 | 2,600 | (1,070 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
BT Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 3.76 | 6/03/14 | 148,000 | (19,579 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Ferrovial SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 16.15 | 6/03/14 | 29,000 | (13,570 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 54.05 | 6/03/14 | 2,200 | (1,389 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
National Grid PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 8.31 | 6/03/14 | 193,000 | (69,178 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Veolia Environnement SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 14.32 | 6/03/14 | 20,000 | (116 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Vinci SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 54.54 | 6/03/14 | 39,000 | (69,854 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
EQT Midstream Partners LP |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 71.00 | 6/05/14 | 8,900 | (53,667 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 34.49 | 6/05/14 | 8,500 | (10,817 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
OGE Energy Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 37.39 | 6/05/14 | 9,100 | (9,553 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Pattern Energy Group, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 29.13 | 6/05/14 | 13,500 | (4,863 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 Partners LP |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 56.92 | 6/05/14 | 5,000 | (3,281 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 39.95 | 6/05/14 | 6,000 | (7,216 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Swisscom AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 537.83 | 6/05/14 | 700 | (6,413 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Valero Energy Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 44.56 | 6/05/14 | 3,500 | (2,152 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 48.42 | 6/05/14 | 39,500 | (22,380 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 45.75 | 6/09/14 | 16,200 | (12,023 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 51.59 | 6/09/14 | 5,600 | (4,424 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Magellan Midstream Partners LP |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 73.17 | 6/09/14 | 6,800 | (11,495 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 103 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of April 30, 2014 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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EDP Renovaveis SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.73 | 6/10/14 | 13,250 | $ | (5,018 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Genesis Energy LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 54.76 | 6/10/14 | 25,000 | (46,151 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OGE Energy Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 37.58 | 6/10/14 | 9,200 | (8,599 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Plains All American Pipeline LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 57.00 | 6/10/14 | 26,000 | (13,791 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 53.34 | 6/11/14 | 5,700 | (4,845 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 34.49 | 6/12/14 | 8,400 | (10,094 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NorthWestern Corp. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 48.00 | 6/12/14 | 2,100 | (2,036 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 38.70 | 6/12/14 | 24,800 | (56,296 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Severn Trent PLC |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | GBP | 18.42 | 6/13/14 | 4,600 | (4,113 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AltaGas Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CAD | 46.02 | 6/16/14 | 8,900 | (9,266 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 4.72 | 6/17/14 | 13,250 | (5,230 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Groupe Eurotunnel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 9.73 | 6/17/14 | 32,700 | (11,231 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Abertis Infraestructuras SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 16.47 | 6/18/14 | 68,200 | (33,177 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Valero Energy Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 44.56 | 6/18/14 | 3,500 | (2,973 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aeroports de Paris |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 89.29 | 6/25/14 | 5,000 | (11,649 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 Partners LP |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 57.50 | 6/25/14 | 5,100 | (4,583 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Plains All American Pipeline LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 56.57 | 6/25/14 | 6,200 | (5,238 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 4.72 | 6/26/14 | 13,250 | (5,441 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EQT Midstream Partners LP |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 76.25 | 6/26/14 | 8,800 | (23,922 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NRG Yield, Inc., Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 42.25 | 6/26/14 | 38,300 | (77,104 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Williams Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 51.81 | 6/30/14 | 5,800 | (6,400 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Abertis Infraestructuras SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 16.47 | 7/01/14 | 68,200 | (38,703 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.75 | 7/09/14 | 28,800 | (11,540 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 4.69 | 7/16/14 | 28,100 | (13,239 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (2,603,306 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fair Value Measurements Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: |
| Level 1 unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access |
| Level 2 other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs) |
| Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trusts own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trusts policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instrument, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
104 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of April 30, 2014:
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks: |
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Construction & Engineering |
| $ | 15,067,086 | | $ | 15,067,086 | ||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
$ | 11,216,702 | 7,155,627 | | 18,372,329 | |||||||||||
Electric Utilities |
63,123,379 | 2,462,696 | | 65,586,075 | ||||||||||||
Gas Utilities |
| 4,164,141 | | 4,164,141 | ||||||||||||
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers |
5,741,737 | 4,506,605 | | 10,248,342 | ||||||||||||
Machinery |
2,988,405 | | | 2,988,405 | ||||||||||||
Media |
8,443,379 | | | 8,443,379 | ||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities |
59,562,622 | 16,283,416 | | 75,846,038 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
87,083,216 | | | 87,083,216 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
12,811,968 | | | 12,811,968 | ||||||||||||
Transportation Infrastructure |
1,755,252 | 48,679,417 | | 50,434,669 | ||||||||||||
Water Utilities |
10,683,694 | | | 10,683,694 | ||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services |
2,046,528 | | | 2,046,528 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
12,817,865 | | | 12,817,865 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 278,274,747 | $ | 98,318,988 | | $ | 376,593,735 | |||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (615,020 | ) | $ | (2,805,606 | ) | | $ | (3,420,626 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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The carrying amount for certain of the Trusts assets approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2014, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
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Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 23,663 | | | $ | 23,663 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
190,232 | | | 190,232 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 213,895 | | | $ | 213,895 | ||||||||||
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Certain foreign securities are fair valued utilizing an external pricing service to reflect any significant market movements between the time the Trust values such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy. As of October 31, 2013 the Trust did not utilize the external pricing service model adjustments as significant market movements did not occur. As of April 30 2014, securities with a value of $7,807,764 were systematically fair valued due to significant market movements. Therefore, these securities were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during the period October 31, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 105 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities |
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
BlackRock Equity Dividend |
BlackRock Global |
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Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments at value unaffiliated1,2 |
$ | 87,280,306 | $ | 112,631,982 | $ | 823,406,787 | $ | 675,395,664 | $ | 1,623,925,289 | $ | 1,152,719,564 | ||||||||||||
Investments at value affiliated3 |
3,038,407 | 4,186,554 | 31,463,547 | 3,204,081 | 38,251,313 | 18,266,327 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash |
23,966 | | 6,930 | 2,113 | 74,629 | 24,330 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives |
| 100,000 | | 200,000 | 100,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency at value4 |
26,460 | 16,164 | 184,978 | 3,608 | 1,778 | 10,988,841 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments sold receivable |
| 215,108 | | 18,299,325 | 1,705,015 | 5,377,999 | ||||||||||||||||||
Options written receivable |
29,366 | 85,586 | 380,400 | 105,220 | 635,368 | 499,240 | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividends receivable affiliated |
78 | 92 | 884 | 302 | 903 | 161 | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividends receivable |
187,315 | 276,632 | 195,650 | 1,064,894 | 1,356,427 | 2,080,207 | ||||||||||||||||||
Securities lending income receivable affiliated |
| 482 | | | | 30,912 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other assets |
4,114 | 10,690 | 29,349 | 22,092 | 79,122 | 53,509 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
90,590,012 | 117,523,290 | 855,668,525 | 698,297,299 | 1,666,129,844 | 1,190,041,090 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options written at value5 |
875,586 | 1,174,848 | 11,333,766 | 9,841,545 | 18,043,340 | 13,786,827 | ||||||||||||||||||
Collateral on securities loaned at value |
| | | | | 9,198,761 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments purchased payable |
| 52,915 | | 2,310,770 | 718,620 | 21,648,897 | ||||||||||||||||||
Options written payable |
75,517 | 178,787 | 796,858 | 36,682 | 1,253,227 | 175,848 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees payable |
53,973 | 108,633 | 808,221 | 472,876 | 1,079,867 | 937,820 | ||||||||||||||||||
Officers and Trustees fees payable |
14,875 | 595 | 369,160 | 81,077 | 672,598 | 531,628 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other accrued expenses payable |
127,513 | 117,257 | 186,786 | 154,097 | 335,685 | 296,285 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
1,147,464 | 1,633,035 | 13,494,791 | 12,897,047 | 22,103,337 | 46,576,066 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net Assets |
$ | 89,442,548 | $ | 115,890,255 | $ | 842,173,734 | $ | 685,400,252 | $ | 1,644,026,507 | $ | 1,143,465,024 | ||||||||||||
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Net Assets Consist of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital |
$ | 82,951,843 | $ | 172,464,776 | $ | 671,744,850 | $ | 722,434,062 | $ | 1,597,828,802 | $ | 1,154,307,475 | ||||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income |
(1,711,885 | ) | (3,990,196 | ) | (98,847,386 | ) | (5,897,076 | ) | (35,892,255 | ) | (38,496,228 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) |
(618,754 | ) | (66,835,306 | ) | 146,297,578 | (103,620,770 | ) | (188,152,688 | ) | (85,465,250 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
8,821,344 | 14,250,981 | 122,978,692 | 72,484,036 | 270,242,648 | 113,119,027 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net Assets |
$ | 89,442,548 | $ | 115,890,255 | $ | 842,173,734 | $ | 685,400,252 | $ | 1,644,026,507 | $ | 1,143,465,024 | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value6,7 |
$ | 14.83 | $ | 9.22 | $ | 28.29 | $ | 15.53 | $ | 9.16 | $ | 16.46 | ||||||||||||
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1 Investments at cost unaffiliated |
$ | 78,114,427 | $ | 98,187,781 | $ | 694,491,167 | $ | 602,097,260 | $ | 1,349,391,681 | $ | 1,038,567,107 | ||||||||||||
2 Securities loaned at value |
| | | | | $ | 8,679,198 | |||||||||||||||||
3 Investments at cost affiliated |
$ | 3,038,407 | $ | 4,186,554 | $ | 31,463,547 | $ | 3,204,081 | $ | 38,251,313 | $ | 18,266,327 | ||||||||||||
4 Foreign currency at cost |
$ | 26,419 | $ | 17,786 | $ | 184,978 | $ | 9,211 | $ | 1,650 | $ | 10,931,252 | ||||||||||||
5 Premiums received |
$ | 529,380 | $ | 982,018 | $ | 5,396,719 | $ | 9,033,294 | $ | 13,752,252 | $ | 12,733,116 | ||||||||||||
6 Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value |
6,033,028 | 12,564,457 | 29,766,217 | | 179,482,756 | 69,483,161 | ||||||||||||||||||
7 Shares outstanding, 200 million shares authorized, $0.10 par value |
| | | 44,121,400 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
106 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded) |
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX)1 |
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
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Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investments at value unaffiliated2,3 |
$ | 263,336,474 | $ | 971,879,010 | $ | 574,670,554 | $ | 620,161,801 | $ | 363,775,870 | ||||||||||
Investments at value affiliated4 |
9,167,290 | 10,177,930 | 24,932,527 | 36,702,308 | 12,817,865 | |||||||||||||||
Cash |
22,182 | | 15,014 | 25,495 | 23,663 | |||||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives |
| 7,744,504 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for exchange-traded options written |
1,892,100 | 4,050,000 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency at value5 |
120,537 | 2,255,325 | 94,421 | | 190,232 | |||||||||||||||
Investments sold receivable |
662,612 | 11,048,447 | | 199,946 | 1,625,640 | |||||||||||||||
Options written receivable |
| 712,334 | 290,764 | 164,737 | 178,681 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends receivable affiliated |
207 | 94 | 560 | 568 | 169 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends receivable |
279,947 | 2,944,250 | 705,491 | 663,546 | 813,870 | |||||||||||||||
Securities lending income receivable affiliated |
221 | 21,987 | 161 | | | |||||||||||||||
Other assets |
16,233 | 60,515 | 31,387 | 21,891 | 12,372 | |||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
275,497,803 | 1,010,894,396 | 600,740,879 | 657,940,292 | 379,438,362 | |||||||||||||||
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Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bank overdraft |
| 3,767,000 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Foreign bank overdraft5 |
| | | 58,695 | | |||||||||||||||
Options written at value6 |
2,030,854 | 12,305,555 | 6,182,281 | 7,214,666 | 3,420,626 | |||||||||||||||
Collateral on securities loaned at value |
287,000 | 10,177,930 | 70,955 | | | |||||||||||||||
Investments purchased payable |
632,622 | 8,441,015 | | | 38,413 | |||||||||||||||
Options written payable |
26,600 | 243,308 | 507,058 | 506,916 | 381,572 | |||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees payable |
221,062 | 761,038 | 550,335 | 521,875 | 302,957 | |||||||||||||||
Officers and Trustees fees payable |
17,380 | 470,283 | 297,141 | 2,774 | 1,216 | |||||||||||||||
Other accrued expenses payable |
98,825 | 291,701 | 194,606 | 228,371 | 157,953 | |||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
3,314,343 | 36,457,830 | 7,802,376 | 8,533,297 | 4,302,737 | |||||||||||||||
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Net Assets |
$ | 272,183,460 | $ | 974,436,566 | $ | 592,938,503 | $ | 649,406,995 | $ | 375,135,625 | ||||||||||
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Net Assets Consist of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital |
$ | 182,592,761 | $ | 1,421,001,423 | $ | 621,054,142 | $ | 765,766,937 | $ | 310,378,484 | ||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income |
(20,740,167 | ) | (30,769,824 | ) | (20,767,572 | ) | (22,274,085 | ) | (6,140,281 | ) | ||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) |
40,405,349 | (510,849,455 | ) | (102,062,676 | ) | (143,347,095 | ) | (6,427,432 | ) | |||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
69,925,517 | 95,054,422 | 94,714,609 | 49,261,238 | 77,324,854 | |||||||||||||||
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Net Assets |
$ | 272,183,460 | $ | 974,436,566 | $ | 592,938,503 | $ | 649,406,995 | $ | 375,135,625 | ||||||||||
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Net asset value7 |
$ | 34.94 | $ | 8.86 | $ | 10.37 | $ | 13.94 | $ | 22.19 | ||||||||||
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1 Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
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2 Investments at cost unaffiliated |
$ | 193,466,167 | $ | 876,743,346 | $ | 478,206,377 | $ | 567,646,783 | $ | 285,230,957 | ||||||||||
3 Securities loaned at value |
$ | 260,586 | $ | 9,690,661 | $ | 64,168 | | | ||||||||||||
4 Investments at cost affiliated |
$ | 9,167,290 | $ | 10,177,930 | $ | 24,932,527 | $ | 36,702,308 | $ | 12,817,865 | ||||||||||
5 Foreign currency/Foreign bank overdraft at cost |
$ | 120,518 | $ | 2,248,714 | $ | 94,422 | $ | (58,566 | ) | $ | 190,218 | |||||||||
6 Premiums received |
$ | 2,086,319 | $ | 12,221,364 | $ | 4,432,487 | $ | 3,956,279 | $ | 2,198,766 | ||||||||||
7 Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value |
7,788,926 | 109,989,277 | 57,173,280 | 46,575,310 | 16,906,964 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 107 |
Statements of Operations |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
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Investment Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends unaffiliated |
$ | 1,415,805 | $ | 1,358,111 | $ | 7,980,228 | $ | 23,945,550 | $ | 22,157,689 | $ | 13,976,515 | ||||||||||||
Foreign taxes withheld |
(34,604 | ) | (74,049 | ) | (402,713 | ) | (220,621 | ) | (255,723 | ) | (582,311 | ) | ||||||||||||
Dividends affiliated |
856 | 1,326 | 10,556 | 3,966 | 9,059 | 5,179 | ||||||||||||||||||
Securities lending affiliated net |
| 1,261 | | | | 63,183 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income affiliated |
1,802 | 3,778 | 7,901 | 843 | 7,663 | 7,530 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total income |
1,383,859 | 1,290,427 | 7,595,972 | 23,729,738 | 21,918,688 | 13,470,096 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory |
322,082 | 677,889 | 4,885,618 | 2,873,903 | 6,495,798 | 5,745,700 | ||||||||||||||||||
Custodian |
50,075 | 49,965 | 66,769 | 38,983 | 109,888 | 148,325 | ||||||||||||||||||
Professional |
23,906 | 28,078 | 27,133 | 84,577 | 45,247 | 36,546 | ||||||||||||||||||
Transfer agent |
14,540 | 16,821 | 57,546 | 45,475 | 103,241 | 78,354 | ||||||||||||||||||
Officer and Trustees |
4,937 | 5,490 | 60,248 | 35,941 | 113,039 | 85,299 | ||||||||||||||||||
Printing |
3,364 | 4,058 | 19,521 | 16,525 | 33,718 | 23,850 | ||||||||||||||||||
Insurance |
2,075 | 3,289 | 19,517 | 9,972 | 27,362 | 19,522 | ||||||||||||||||||
Registration |
1,321 | 4,609 | 4,506 | 7,467 | 30,422 | 11,759 | ||||||||||||||||||
Licensing |
64,417 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous |
19,056 | 16,508 | 11,273 | 10,767 | 13,903 | 38,226 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total expenses |
505,773 | 806,707 | 5,152,131 | 3,123,610 | 6,972,618 | 6,187,581 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less fees waived by Manager |
(1,454 | ) | (30,442 | ) | (17,438 | ) | (6,892 | ) | (17,620 | ) | (9,395 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
504,319 | 776,265 | 5,134,693 | 3,116,718 | 6,954,998 | 6,178,186 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
879,540 | 514,162 | 2,461,279 | 20,613,020 | 14,963,690 | 7,291,910 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: |
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Investments unaffiliated |
3,175,586 | (5,322,643 | ) | 69,784,243 | 8,691,326 | (6,477,750 | ) | 23,624,024 | ||||||||||||||||
Options written |
(662 | ) | 432,783 | 4,100,785 | 8,747,295 | 6,164,737 | 18,367,345 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions |
3,821 | (21,381 | ) | 3,162 | 74,355 | 10,080 | 318,475 | |||||||||||||||||
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3,178,745 | (4,911,241 | ) | 73,888,190 | 17,512,976 | (302,933 | ) | 42,309,844 | |||||||||||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: |
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Investments unaffiliated |
1,135,823 | 9,684,020 | (23,890,662 | ) | (5,181,531 | ) | 81,831,129 | (24,951,630 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Options written |
38,926 | (31,903 | ) | (8,393,919 | ) | 3,488,224 | 3,566,337 | 3,196,023 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translations |
1,358 | 1,935 | 154 | (31,616 | ) | 80 | (144,536 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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1,176,107 | 9,654,052 | (32,284,427 | ) | (1,724,923 | ) | 85,397,546 | (21,900,143 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Total realized and unrealized gain |
4,354,852 | 4,742,811 | 41,603,763 | 15,788,053 | 85,094,613 | 20,409,701 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 5,234,392 | $ | 5,256,973 | $ | 44,065,042 | $ | 36,401,073 | $ | 100,058,303 | $ | 27,701,611 | ||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
108 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Statements of Operations (concluded) |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX)1 |
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
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Investment Income | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends unaffiliated |
$ | 1,838,471 | $ | 14,234,983 | $ | 6,585,898 | $ | 7,379,451 | $ | 6,730,875 | ||||||||||
Foreign taxes withheld |
(86,615 | ) | (868,004 | ) | (208,860 | ) | (427,440 | ) | (244,001 | ) | ||||||||||
Dividends affiliated |
1,515 | 4,500 | 4,174 | 4,729 | 1,958 | |||||||||||||||
Securities lending affiliated net |
359 | 48,630 | 161 | | | |||||||||||||||
Other income affiliated |
2,267 | 7,166 | 3,498 | 21,128 | 3,288 | |||||||||||||||
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Total income |
1,755,997 | 13,427,275 | 6,384,871 | 6,977,868 | 6,492,120 | |||||||||||||||
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Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory |
1,365,470 | 4,933,112 | 3,414,387 | 3,727,318 | 1,754,401 | |||||||||||||||
Custodian |
62,860 | 166,603 | 81,618 | 60,929 | 72,141 | |||||||||||||||
Professional |
27,271 | 37,590 | 28,832 | 36,520 | 32,645 | |||||||||||||||
Transfer agent |
19,938 | 69,690 | 51,840 | 43,777 | 25,256 | |||||||||||||||
Officer and Trustees |
13,247 | 75,310 | 44,401 | 29,891 | 16,590 | |||||||||||||||
Printing |
6,937 | 21,220 | 11,962 | 7,750 | 8,874 | |||||||||||||||
Insurance |
5,326 | 28,544 | 16,667 | 7,942 | 4,347 | |||||||||||||||
Registration |
4,549 | 18,614 | 7,543 | 7,789 | 4,474 | |||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous |
9,771 | 67,201 | 21,853 | 6,676 | 24,036 | |||||||||||||||
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|
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Total expenses |
1,515,369 | 5,417,884 | 3,679,103 | 3,928,592 | 1,942,764 | |||||||||||||||
Less fees waived by Manager |
(2,456 | ) | (254,046 | ) | (149,554 | ) | (629,967 | ) | (3,359 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1,512,913 | 5,163,838 | 3,529,549 | 3,298,625 | 1,939,405 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
243,084 | 8,263,437 | 2,855,322 | 3,679,243 | 4,552,715 | |||||||||||||||
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|
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: |
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Investments unaffiliated |
25,722,248 | 42,377,055 | 1,654,903 | (12,714,643 | ) | 344,015 | ||||||||||||||
Options written |
1,421,480 | 7,501,228 | 3,073,991 | 1,802,049 | (1,430,345 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions |
50,101 | 574,414 | 512 | (86,499 | ) | 9,923 | ||||||||||||||
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|
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27,193,829 | 50,452,697 | 4,729,406 | (10,999,093 | ) | (1,076,407 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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|
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: |
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Investments unaffiliated |
(5,165,036 | ) | (47,073,467 | ) | 21,488,285 | 50,653,830 | 31,945,791 | |||||||||||||
Options written |
(588,708 | ) | 4,017,024 | (1,780,573 | ) | (3,011,396 | ) | 626,003 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translations |
(4,163 | ) | (35,289 | ) | 364 | 3,341 | 19,784 | |||||||||||||
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|
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(5,757,907 | ) | (43,091,732 | ) | 19,708,076 | 47,645,775 | 32,591,578 | ||||||||||||||
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|
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Total realized and unrealized gain |
21,435,922 | 7,360,965 | 24,437,482 | 36,646,682 | 31,515,171 | |||||||||||||||
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 21,679,006 | $ | 15,624,402 | $ | 27,292,804 | $ | 40,325,925 | $ | 36,067,886 | ||||||||||
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1 | Consolidated Statement of Operations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 109 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
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Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 879,540 | $ | 1,911,679 | $ | 514,162 | $ | 1,147,375 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
3,178,745 | 4,615,388 | (4,911,241 | ) | 1,515,988 | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
1,176,107 | 4,941,159 | 9,654,052 | 6,617,063 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
5,234,392 | 11,468,226 | 5,256,973 | 9,280,426 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(2,775,193 | )1 | (1,708,290 | )2 | (4,504,358 | )1 | (1,031,216 | )2 | ||||||||
Net realized gains |
| (3,962,756 | )2 | | | |||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | (7,977,500 | )2 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(2,775,193 | ) | (5,671,046 | ) | (4,504,358 | ) | (9,008,716 | ) | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase in net assets |
2,459,199 | 5,797,180 | 752,615 | 271,710 | ||||||||||||
Beginning of period |
86,983,349 | 81,186,169 | 115,137,640 | 114,865,930 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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End of period |
$ | 89,442,548 | $ | 86,983,349 | $ | 115,890,255 | $ | 115,137,640 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income, end of period |
$ | (1,711,885 | ) | $ | 183,768 | $ | (3,990,196 | ) | | |||||||
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|
|
|
1 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income maybe deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
110 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | Six Months April 30, |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
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Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 2,461,279 | $ | 3,487,794 | $ | 20,613,020 | $ | 13,662,033 | ||||||||
Net realized gain |
73,888,190 | 137,486,490 | 17,512,976 | 41,586,734 | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
(32,284,427 | ) | 31,425,100 | (1,724,923 | ) | 50,511,787 | ||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
44,065,042 | 172,399,384 | 36,401,073 | 105,760,554 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(98,526,178 | )1 | | (26,472,840 | )1 | (13,908,365 | )2 | |||||||||
Net realized gains |
| (48,221,272 | )2 | | | |||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | (39,037,315 | )2 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(98,526,178 | ) | (48,221,272 | ) | (26,472,840 | ) | (52,945,680 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
(54,461,136 | ) | 124,178,112 | 9,928,233 | 52,814,874 | |||||||||||
Beginning of period |
896,634,870 | 772,456,758 | 675,472,019 | 622,657,145 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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End of period |
$ | 842,173,734 | $ | 896,634,870 | $ | 685,400,252 | $ | 675,472,019 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Distributions in excess of net investment income, end of period |
$ | (98,847,386 | ) | $ | (2,782,487 | ) | $ | (5,897,076 | ) | $ | (37,256 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
|
1 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income maybe deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 111 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended 2013 |
Six Months April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended 2013 |
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Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 14,963,690 | $ | 32,816,080 | $ | 7,291,910 | $ | 8,382,978 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
(302,933 | ) | 117,623,639 | 42,309,844 | 109,951,890 | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
85,397,546 | 54,197,961 | (21,900,143 | ) | 86,145,100 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
100,058,303 | 204,637,680 | 27,701,611 | 204,479,968 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(50,255,172 | )1 | (32,582,758 | )2 | (43,308,854 | )1 | (11,468,669 | )2 | ||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income3 |
| (35,787,362 | )2 | | (63,152,174 | )2 | ||||||||||
Net realized gains |
| (32,140,223 | )2 | | | |||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | (11,996,866 | )2 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(50,255,172 | ) | (100,510,343 | ) | (43,308,854 | ) | (86,617,709 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
49,803,131 | 104,127,337 | (15,607,243 | ) | 117,862,259 | |||||||||||
Beginning of period |
1,594,223,376 | 1,490,096,039 | 1,159,072,267 | 1,041,210,008 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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End of period |
$ | 1,644,026,507 | $ | 1,594,223,376 | $ | 1,143,465,024 | $ | 1,159,072,267 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Distributions in excess of net investment income, end of period |
$ | (35,892,255 | ) | $ | (600,773 | ) | $ | (38,496,228 | ) | $ | (2,479,284 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
|
1 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income maybe deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | Taxable distribution. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
112 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | Six Months April 30, 2014 |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
Six Months April 30, 2014 |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
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Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 243,084 | $ | 923,733 | $ | 8,263,437 | $ | 14,055,907 | ||||||||
Net realized gain |
27,193,829 | 24,717,008 | 50,452,697 | 72,629,297 | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
(5,757,907 | ) | 43,710,073 | (43,091,732 | ) | 72,416,478 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
21,679,006 | 69,350,814 | 15,624,402 | 159,101,682 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(21,450,045 | )1 | (446,759 | )2 | (36,923,400 | )1 | (18,226,947 | )2 | ||||||||
Net realized gains |
| (17,987,036 | )2 | | | |||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | (55,619,854 | )2 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(21,450,045 | ) | (18,433,795 | ) | (36,923,400 | ) | (73,846,801 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Capital Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends |
1,793,000 | 867,486 | | | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
2,021,961 | 51,784,505 | (21,298,998 | ) | 85,254,881 | |||||||||||
Beginning of period |
270,161,499 | 218,376,994 | 995,735,564 | 910,480,683 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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End of period |
$ | 272,183,460 | $ | 270,161,499 | $ | 974,436,566 | $ | 995,735,564 | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income, end of period |
$ | (20,740,167 | ) | $ | 466,794 | $ | (30,769,824 | ) | $ | (2,109,861 | ) | |||||
|
|
|
|
1 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income maybe deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 113 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX)1 |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | Six Months April 30, 2014 |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
Six Months April 30, 2014 |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
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Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 2,855,322 | $ | 6,199,566 | $ | 3,679,243 | $ | 11,454,960 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
4,729,406 | (10,322,502 | ) | (10,999,093 | ) | (65,371,790 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
19,708,076 | 9,610,522 | 47,645,775 | 20,545,737 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
27,292,804 | 5,487,586 | 40,325,925 | (33,371,093 | ) | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(19,987,779 | )2 | (6,692,838 | )3 | (21,536,423 | )2 | (6,452,839 | )3 | ||||||||
Return of capital |
| (43,962,688 | )3 | | (47,574,521 | )3 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(19,987,779 | ) | (50,655,526 | ) | (21,536,423 | ) | (54,027,360 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
7,305,025 | (45,167,940 | ) | 18,789,502 | (87,398,453 | ) | ||||||||||
Beginning of period |
585,633,478 | 630,801,418 | 630,617,493 | 718,015,946 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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End of period |
$ | 592,938,503 | $ | 585,633,478 | $ | 649,406,995 | $ | 630,617,493 | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Distributions in excess of net investment income, end of period |
$ | (20,767,572 | ) | $ | (3,635,115 | ) | $ | (22,274,085 | ) | $ | (4,416,905 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
|
1 | Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income maybe deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
114 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded) |
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | Six Months April 30, 2014 |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
||||||
Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 4,552,715 | $ | 9,640,424 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
(1,076,407 | ) | 6,418,044 | |||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
32,591,578 | 17,842,699 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
36,067,886 | 33,901,167 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||
Net investment income |
(12,257,549 | )1 | (8,709,264 | )2 | ||||
Net realized gains |
| (7,173,603 | )2 | |||||
Return of capital |
| (8,632,231 | )2 | |||||
|
|
|||||||
Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(12,257,549 | ) | (24,515,098 | ) | ||||
|
|
|||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Total increase in net assets |
23,810,337 | 9,386,069 | ||||||
Beginning of period |
351,325,288 | 341,939,219 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
End of period |
$ | 375,135,625 | $ | 351,325,288 | ||||
|
|
|||||||
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income, end of period |
$ | (6,140,281 | ) | $ | 1,564,553 | |||
|
|
1 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income maybe deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 115 |
Statements of Cash Flows |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
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Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 5,234,392 | $ | 5,256,973 | $ | 44,065,042 | $ | 36,401,073 | ||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Decrease in dividends receivable affiliated |
| 160 | 860 | 172 | ||||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in dividends receivable |
(33,716 | ) | (168,138 | ) | 342,525 | (910,759 | ) | |||||||||
Decrease in securities lending income receivable affiliated |
| (482 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Increase in other assets |
(1,645 | ) | (4,652 | ) | (11,156 | ) | (16,315 | ) | ||||||||
Decrease in cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives |
| | | 500,000 | ||||||||||||
Increase in investment advisory fees payable |
(220 | ) | (3,515 | ) | (99,100 | ) | (4,550 | ) | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in Officers and Trustees fees payable |
706 | (1 | ) | 38,531 | 17,501 | |||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses payable |
15,170 | (2,964 | ) | (6,828 | ) | (117,398 | ) | |||||||||
Net realized (gain) loss on investments, options written and foreign currency transactions |
(3,174,924 | ) | 4,889,860 | (73,885,028 | ) | (17,438,621 | ) | |||||||||
Net unrealized (gain) loss on investments, options written and foreign currency translations |
(1,174,743 | ) | (9,660,384 | ) | 32,284,582 | 1,694,131 | ||||||||||
Premiums received from options written |
2,087,214 | 3,639,258 | 20,554,488 | 31,108,904 | ||||||||||||
Premiums paid on closing options written |
(1,532,693 | ) | (2,858,334 | ) | (16,613,014 | ) | (13,121,850 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments |
34,930,712 | 49,101,199 | 654,477,272 | 437,125,453 | ||||||||||||
Purchases of long-term investments |
(34,215,616 | ) | (48,560,148 | ) | (591,888,025 | ) | (467,989,087 | ) | ||||||||
Net (purchases) sales of short-term securities |
669,938 | 3,502,311 | 29,346,976 | 17,278,451 | ||||||||||||
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Cash provided by operating activities |
2,804,575 | 5,131,143 | 98,607,125 | 24,527,105 | ||||||||||||
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Cash Used for Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Decrease in bank overdraft/foreign bank overdraft |
| (618,888 | ) | | (119,260 | ) | ||||||||||
Cash dividends paid to shareholders |
(2,775,193 | ) | (4,504,358 | ) | (98,526,178 | ) | (26,472,840 | ) | ||||||||
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Cash used for financing activities |
(2,775,193 | ) | (5,123,246 | ) | (98,526,178 | ) | (26,592,100 | ) | ||||||||
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Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations | ||||||||||||||||
Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations |
(25 | ) | 8,267 | (1 | ) | 2,179 | ||||||||||
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Cash and Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currency |
29,357 | 16,164 | 80,946 | (2,062,816 | ) | |||||||||||
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of period |
21,069 | | 110,962 | 2,068,537 | ||||||||||||
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Cash and foreign currency at end of period |
$ | 50,426 | $ | 16,164 | $ | 191,908 | $ | 5,721 | ||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
116 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Statements of Cash Flows (continued) |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
BlackRock Trust (BOE) |
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
BlackRock Trust (BGY) |
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Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 100,058,303 | $ | 27,701,611 | $ | 21,679,006 | $ | 15,624,402 | ||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Decrease (increase) in dividends receivable affiliated |
217 | 183 | (114 | ) | 287 | |||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in dividends receivable |
244,848 | 194,518 | 57,876 | (514,010 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in securities lending income receivable affiliated |
| (30,912 | ) | (221 | ) | (21,987 | ) | |||||||||
Decrease (increase) in other assets |
(48,259 | ) | 344,817 | (10,035 | ) | (18,275 | ) | |||||||||
Increase in cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives |
| | | (2,020,504 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in cash pledged as collateral for exchange-traded options written |
| | (1,892,100 | ) | (4,050,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in investment advisory fees payable |
4,440 | (34,841 | ) | (6,371 | ) | (31,760 | ) | |||||||||
Increase in collateral on securities loaned at value |
| 9,198,761 | 287,000 | 10,177,930 | ||||||||||||
Increase in Officers and Trustees fees payable |
69,090 | 53,654 | 155 | 48,339 | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses payable |
17,517 | (39,920 | ) | (16,933 | ) | (43,599 | ) | |||||||||
Net realized (gain) loss on investments, options written and foreign currency transactions |
313,013 | (41,991,369 | ) | (27,143,728 | ) | (49,878,283 | ) | |||||||||
Net unrealized (gain) loss on investments, options written and foreign currency translations |
(85,397,386 | ) | 21,652,656 | 5,753,753 | 43,030,820 | |||||||||||
Premiums received from options written |
53,946,547 | 56,028,222 | 9,511,509 | 45,091,288 | ||||||||||||
Premiums paid on closing options written |
(32,733,155 | ) | (28,448,251 | ) | (7,378,000 | ) | (31,760,242 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments |
923,695,444 | 1,210,168,669 | 185,371,492 | 965,092,331 | ||||||||||||
Purchases of long-term investments |
(920,517,103 | ) | (1,222,749,306 | ) | (158,393,386 | ) | (970,539,804 | ) | ||||||||
Net (purchases) sales of short-term securities |
10,669,033 | 18,121,257 | (8,022,628 | ) | 12,168,800 | |||||||||||
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Cash provided by operating activities |
50,322,549 | 50,169,749 | 19,797,275 | 32,355,733 | ||||||||||||
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Cash Used for Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft |
| (295 | ) | | 3,765,642 | |||||||||||
Cash dividends paid to shareholders |
(50,255,172 | ) | (43,308,854 | ) | (19,657,045 | ) | (36,923,400 | ) | ||||||||
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Cash used for financing activities |
(50,255,172 | ) | (43,309,149 | ) | (19,657,045 | ) | (33,157,758 | ) | ||||||||
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Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations | ||||||||||||||||
Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations |
(80 | ) | 109,213 | (9 | ) | 15,310 | ||||||||||
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Cash and Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currency |
67,297 | 6,969,813 | 140,221 | (786,715 | ) | |||||||||||
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of period |
9,110 | 4,043,358 | 2,498 | 3,042,040 | ||||||||||||
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Cash and foreign currency at end of period |
$ | 76,407 | $ | 11,013,171 | $ | 142,719 | $ | 2,255,325 | ||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 117 |
Statements of Cash Flows (concluded) |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | BlackRock Trust (BCF) |
BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX)1 |
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
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Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 27,292,804 | $ | 40,325,925 | $ | 36,067,886 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Decrease in dividends receivable affiliated |
157 | 68 | 339 | |||||||||
Decrease in dividends receivable |
189,207 | 326,504 | 350,618 | |||||||||
Increase in securities lending income receivable affiliated |
(161 | ) | | | ||||||||
Increase in other assets |
(11,892 | ) | (17,934 | ) | (10,089 | ) | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in investment advisory fees payable |
(15,936 | ) | (7,831 | ) | 10,907 | |||||||
Increase (decrease) in Officers and Trustees fees payable |
29,237 | (364 | ) | (571 | ) | |||||||
Decrease in other accrued expenses payable |
(12,357 | ) | (37,141 | ) | (25,451 | ) | ||||||
Net realized (gain) loss on investments, options written and foreign currency transactions |
(4,728,894 | ) | 10,912,594 | 1,086,330 | ||||||||
Net unrealized (gain) loss on investments, options written and foreign currency translations |
(19,707,857 | ) | (47,642,643 | ) | (32,566,237 | ) | ||||||
Premiums received from options written |
16,382,677 | 14,441,371 | 7,390,483 | |||||||||
Premiums paid on closing options written |
(10,954,206 | ) | (9,990,499 | ) | (6,900,487 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments |
266,860,818 | 284,116,395 | 109,998,954 | |||||||||
Purchases of long-term investments |
(251,689,813 | ) | (263,884,050 | ) | (106,332,709 | ) | ||||||
Net (purchases) sales of short-term securities |
(3,698,393 | ) | (7,285,353 | ) | 2,902,137 | |||||||
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Cash provided by operating activities |
19,935,391 | 21,257,042 | 11,972,110 | |||||||||
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Cash Used for Financing Activities | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft |
| 58,695 | (990,610 | ) | ||||||||
Cash dividends paid to shareholders |
(19,987,779 | ) | (21,536,423 | ) | (12,257,549 | ) | ||||||
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Cash used for financing activities |
(19,987,779 | ) | (21,477,728 | ) | (13,248,159 | ) | ||||||
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Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations | ||||||||||||
Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations |
3 | | (5,557 | ) | ||||||||
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Cash and Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||
Net decrease in cash and foreign currency |
(52,385 | ) | (220,686 | ) | (1,281,606 | ) | ||||||
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of period |
161,820 | 246,181 | 1,495,501 | |||||||||
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Cash and foreign currency at end of period |
$ | 109,435 | $ | 25,495 | $ | 213,895 | ||||||
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1 | Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
118 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 14.42 | $ | 13.46 | $ | 13.61 | $ | 14.26 | $ | 13.38 | $ | 12.38 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.15 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.36 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.72 | 1.58 | (0.79 | ) | (0.00 | )2 | 1.36 | 1.43 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase from investment operations |
0.87 | 1.90 | 1.12 | 0.35 | 1.69 | 1.79 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.46 | )3 | (0.28 | )4 | (0.67 | )4 | (0.22 | )4 | (0.11 | )4 | (0.35 | )4,5 | ||||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income6 |
| | | | | (0.04 | )4,5 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| (0.66 | )4 | (0.60 | )4 | (0.78 | )4 | (0.70 | )4 | (0.33 | )4 | |||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | | | (0.07 | )4 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.46 | ) | (0.94 | ) | (1.27 | ) | (1.00 | ) | (0.81 | ) | (0.79 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 14.83 | $ | 14.42 | $ | 13.46 | $ | 13.61 | $ | 14.26 | $ | 13.38 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 13.34 | $ | 12.84 | $ | 12.34 | $ | 12.43 | $ | 13.44 | $ | 11.54 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
6.58 | %8 | 15.50 | % | 9.48 | % | 2.79 | % | 14.08 | % | 17.64 | % | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
7.67 | %8 | 12.18 | % | 9.90 | % | (0.40 | )% | 24.67 | % | 19.63 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.18 | %9 | 1.19 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.17 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.17 | %9 | 1.18 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.16 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
2.05 | %9 | 2.29 | % | 2.50 | % | 2.45 | % | 2.40 | % | 3.39 | % | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 89,443 | $ | 86,893 | $ | 81,186 | $ | 82,096 | $ | 86,047 | $ | 80,716 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
40 | % | 103 | % | 129 | % | 97 | % | 59 | % | 64 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Amount is less than $(0.005) per share. |
3 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
4 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
5 | The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income reported in October 31, 2009 has been reclassified to allocate the amount between distributions from net investment income and distributions in excess of net investment income; both of which were included in the prior year net investment income in the amount of $0.39. |
6 | Taxable distribution. |
7 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
8 | Aggregate total investment return. |
9 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 119 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investments Trust (BQR) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 9.16 | $ | 9.14 | $ | 9.38 | $ | 10.65 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.23 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.04 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.38 | 0.65 | 0.56 | (0.30 | ) | 1.24 | 1.78 | |||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
0.42 | 0.74 | 0.64 | (0.20 | ) | 1.29 | 1.84 | |||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.36 | )2 | (0.08 | )3 | (0.07 | )3 | (0.11 | )3 | (0.05 | )3 | (0.07 | )3 | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| | | | | (0.09 | )3 | |||||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| (0.64 | )3 | (0.81 | )3 | (0.96 | )3 | (1.15 | )3 | (1.35 | )3 | |||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.36 | ) | (0.72 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (1.07 | ) | (1.20 | ) | (1.51 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 9.22 | $ | 9.16 | $ | 9.14 | $ | 9.38 | $ | 10.65 | $ | 10.56 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 8.15 | $ | 7.93 | $ | 8.66 | $ | 8.58 | $ | 11.69 | $ | 10.23 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
5.24 | %5 | 9.08 | % | 7.77 | % | (2.13 | )% | 13.04 | % | 19.64 | % | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
7.46 | %5 | (0.34 | )% | 11.63 | % | (18.45 | )% | 28.08 | % | 28.88 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.43 | %6 | 1.44 | % | 1.44 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.45 | % | 1.51 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.37 | %6 | 1.41 | % | 1.43 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.45 | % | 1.50 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
0.91 | %6 | 0.98 | % | 0.92 | % | 0.98 | % | 0.47 | % | 0.65 | % | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 115,890 | $ | 115,138 | $ | 114,866 | $ | 117,497 | $ | 131,002 | $ | 127,025 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
43 | % | 94 | % | 107 | % | 86 | % | 124 | % | 62 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
4 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
5 | Aggregate total investment return. |
6 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
120 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 30.12 | $ | 25.95 | $ | 28.33 | $ | 25.87 | $ | 23.81 | $ | 20.71 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.08 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.26 | 0.41 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.40 | 5.67 | (0.74 | ) | 4.02 | 3.42 | 4.32 | |||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
1.48 | 5.79 | (0.61 | ) | 4.08 | 3.68 | 4.73 | |||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(3.31 | )2 | | (0.03 | )3 | (0.24 | )3 | (0.17 | )3 | (0.47 | )3 | |||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| (1.62 | )3 | (1.44 | )3 | (1.38 | )3 | (1.45 | )3 | (0.19 | )3 | |||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | (0.30 | )3 | | | (0.97 | )3 | ||||||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(3.31 | ) | (1.62 | ) | (1.77 | ) | (1.62 | ) | (1.62 | ) | (1.63 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 28.29 | $ | 30.12 | $ | 25.95 | $ | 28.33 | $ | 25.87 | $ | 23.81 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 25.05 | $ | 26.82 | $ | 24.28 | $ | 26.54 | $ | 25.36 | $ | 22.18 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
6.83 | %5 | 23.68 | % | (1.76 | )% | 16.09 | % | 15.89 | % | 25.54 | % | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
6.23 | %5 | 17.70 | % | (1.88 | )% | 10.95 | % | 21.95 | % | 34.63 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.27 | %6 | 1.26 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.30 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.26 | %6 | 1.25 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
0.60 | %6 | 0.42 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.19 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.77 | % | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 842,174 | $ | 896,635 | $ | 772,457 | $ | 843,328 | $ | 769,976 | $ | 708,589 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
69 | % | 132 | % | 86 | % | 111 | % | 80 | % | 62 | % | ||||||||||||
|
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
4 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
5 | Aggregate total investment return. |
6 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 121 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 15.31 | $ | 14.11 | $ | 13.87 | $ | 14.53 | $ | 14.40 | $ | 13.78 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.47 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.29 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain |
0.35 | 2.09 | 1.29 | 0.68 | 1.76 | 2.27 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net increase from investment operations |
0.82 | 2.40 | 1.62 | 1.03 | 2.07 | 2.56 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.60 | )2 | (0.32 | )3 | (0.33 | )3,4 | (0.35 | )3,4 | (0.31 | )3 | (0.29 | )3 | ||||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income5 |
| | (0.20 | )3,4 | (0.23 | )3,4 | | | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| | (0.13 | )3 | (1.11 | )3 | (1.33 | )3 | (1.19 | )3 | ||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| (0.88 | )3 | (0.72 | )3 | | (0.30 | )3 | (0.46 | )3 | ||||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.60 | ) | (1.20 | ) | (1.38 | ) | (1.69 | ) | (1.94 | ) | (1.94 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 15.53 | $ | 15.31 | $ | 14.11 | $ | 13.87 | $ | 14.53 | $ | 14.40 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 14.30 | $ | 13.52 | $ | 12.99 | $ | 12.39 | $ | 15.03 | $ | 13.76 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
5.88 | %7 | 18.97 | % | 12.94 | % | 7.56 | % | 15.22 | % | 22.01 | % | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
10.40 | %7 | 14.11 | % | 16.39 | % | (7.11 | )% | 24.73 | % | 29.88 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
0.92 | %8 | 0.93 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.95 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
0.92 | %8 | 0.93 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.95 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
6.10 | %8 | 2.15 | % | 2.34 | % | 2.40 | % | 2.14 | % | (2.16 | )% | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 685,400 | $ | 675,472 | $ | 622,657 | $ | 612,145 | $ | 635,849 | $ | 618,462 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
66 | % | 218 | % | 205 | % | 190 | % | 210 | % | 138 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
4 | The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income reported in October 31, 2012 and October 31, 2011 has been reclassified to allocate the amount between distributions from net investment income and distributions in excess of net investment income; both of which were included in the prior year net investment income in the amount of $0.53 and $0.58, respectively. |
5 | Taxable distribution. |
6 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
7 | Aggregate total investment return. |
8 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
122 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 8.88 | $ | 8.30 | $ | 8.03 | $ | 8.32 | $ | 8.13 | $ | 9.59 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.08 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.48 | 0.96 | 0.77 | 0.38 | 1.00 | (0.55 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
0.56 | 1.14 | 0.95 | 0.54 | 1.17 | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.28 | )2 | (0.18 | )3 | (0.18 | )3,4 | (0.16 | )3,4 | (0.17 | )3 | (0.25 | )3 | ||||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income5 |
| (0.20 | )3 | (0.22 | )3,4 | (0.35 | )3,4 | | | |||||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| (0.18 | )3 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | (0.28 | )3 | (0.32 | )3 | (0.81 | )3 | (0.91 | )3 | ||||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.28 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (0.68 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.98 | ) | (1.16 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 9.16 | $ | 8.88 | $ | 8.30 | $ | 8.03 | $ | 8.32 | $ | 8.13 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 8.10 | $ | 7.72 | $ | 7.41 | $ | 7.29 | $ | 8.99 | $ | 7.89 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
6.81 | %7 | 15.11 | % | 13.22 | % | 6.88 | % | 15.23 | % | (1.63 | )% | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
8.64 | %7 | 12.09 | % | 11.34 | % | (10.20 | )% | 28.30 | % | 8.08 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
0.87 | %8 | 0.87 | % | 0.95 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.20 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
0.87 | %8 | 0.87 | % | 0.95 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.20 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
1.87 | %8 | 2.13 | % | 2.16 | % | 1.92 | % | 2.06 | % | 3.11 | % | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 1,644,027 | $ | 1,594,223 | $ | 1,490,096 | $ | 575,712 | $ | 592,328 | $ | 572,066 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
55 | % | 180 | % | 185 | % | 231 | % | 232 | % | 117 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
4 | The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income reported in October 31, 2012 and October 31, 2011 has been reclassified to allocate the amount between distributions from net investment income and distributions in excess of net investment income; both of which were included in the prior year net investment income in the amount of $0.40 and $0.51, respectively. |
5 | Taxable distribution. |
6 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
7 | Aggregate total investment return. |
8 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 123 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 16.68 | $ | 14.99 | $ | 16.03 | $ | 18.68 | $ | 18.64 | $ | 18.03 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.10 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.19 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.30 | 2.82 | 0.72 | (0.54 | ) | 2.13 | 2.70 | |||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
0.40 | 2.94 | 0.92 | (0.37 | ) | 2.32 | 2.89 | |||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.62 | )2 | (0.17 | )3 | (0.22 | )3 | (0.17 | )3,4 | (0.18 | )3,4 | (0.20 | )3 | ||||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income5 |
| (0.91 | )3 | | (0.68 | )3,4 | (1.26 | )3,4 | | |||||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| | | (0.61 | )3 | (0.25 | )3 | | ||||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| (0.17 | )3 | (1.74 | )3 | (0.82 | )3 | (0.59 | )3 | (2.08 | )3 | |||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.62 | ) | (1.25 | ) | (1.96 | ) | (2.28 | ) | (2.28 | ) | (2.28 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 16.46 | $ | 16.68 | $ | 14.99 | $ | 16.03 | $ | 18.68 | $ | 18.64 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 14.78 | $ | 14.74 | $ | 13.24 | $ | 14.95 | $ | 19.06 | $ | 18.40 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
2.91 | %7 | 21.93 | % | 7.36 | % | (2.55 | )% | 13.76 | % | 20.50 | % | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
4.57 | %7 | 21.99 | % | 1.68 | % | (10.93 | )% | 17.58 | % | 34.97 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.08 | %8 | 1.08 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.21 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.08 | %8 | 1.08 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.09 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.20 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
1.27 | %8 | 0.77 | % | 1.34 | % | 0.96 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 1,143,465 | $ | 1,159,072 | $ | 1,041,210 | $ | 1,113,920 | $ | 1,290,105 | $ | 1,278,170 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
103 | % | 279 | % | 298 | % | 253 | % | 264 | % | 300 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
4 | The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income reported in October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010 has been reclassified to allocate the amount between distributions from net investment income and distributions in excess of net investment income; both of which were included in the prior year net investment income in the amount of $0.85 and $1.44, respectively. |
5 | Taxable distribution. |
6 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
7 | Aggregate total investment return. |
8 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
124 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 34.92 | $ | 28.34 | 26.65 | $ | 27.19 | $ | 25.37 | $ | 23.66 | |||||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss)1 |
0.03 | 0.12 | 0.08 | (0.01 | ) | 0.02 | 0.10 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain |
2.76 | 8.85 | 4.11 | 1.71 | 3.34 | 3.32 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net increase from investment operations |
2.79 | 8.97 | 4.19 | 1.70 | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(2.77 | )2 | (0.06 | )3 | (0.09 | )3 | | (0.02 | )3 | (0.13 | )3 | |||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| (2.33 | )3 | (2.41 | )3 | (2.24 | )3 | (1.52 | )3 | (1.01 | )3 | |||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | | | (0.57 | )3 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(2.77 | ) | (2.39 | ) | (2.50 | ) | (2.24 | ) | (1.54 | ) | (1.71 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 34.94 | $ | 34.92 | $ | 28.34 | $ | 26.65 | $ | 27.19 | $ | 25.37 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 35.66 | $ | 33.56 | $ | 27.86 | $ | 25.81 | $ | 27.14 | $ | 22.61 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
8.17 | %5 | 33.37 | % | 16.42 | % | 6.43 | % | 13.69 | % | 16.31 | % | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
14.88 | %5 | 30.38 | % | 18.17 | % | 3.26 | % | 27.33 | % | 13.44 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.11 | %6 | 1.12 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.11 | %6 | 1.12 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) |
0.18 | %6 | 0.38 | % | 0.29 | % | (0.02 | )% | 0.09 | % | 0.37 | % | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 272,183 | $ | 270,161 | $ | 218,377 | $ | 202,675 | $ | 206,392 | $ | 192,602 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
58 | % | 155 | % | 209 | % | 226 | % | 239 | % | 167 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
4 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
5 | Aggregate total investment return. |
6 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 125 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 9.05 | $ | 8.28 | $ | 8.72 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.92 | $ | 10.41 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.08 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.29 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.07 | 1.31 | 0.35 | (0.58 | ) | 1.05 | 2.04 | |||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
0.15 | 1.44 | 0.51 | (0.44 | ) | 1.19 | 2.33 | |||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.34 | )2 | (0.17 | )3 | (0.18 | )3 | (0.14 | )3,4 | (0.12 | )3 | (0.30 | )3 | ||||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income5 |
| | | (0.53 | )3,4 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| (0.50 | )3 | (0.77 | )3 | (0.69 | )3 | (1.47 | )3 | (1.52 | )3 | |||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.34 | ) | (0.67 | ) | (0.95 | ) | (1.36 | ) | (1.59 | ) | (1.82 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 8.86 | $ | 9.05 | $ | 8.28 | $ | 8.72 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.92 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 8.08 | $ | 8.14 | $ | 7.41 | $ | 7.88 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.92 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
1.99 | %7 | 19.25 | % | 7.65 | % | (4.55 | )% | 12.06 | % | 26.28 | % | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
3.41 | %7 | 19.86 | % | 6.61 | % | (14.07 | )% | 12.49 | % | 44.62 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.10 | %8 | 1.09 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.12 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.05 | %8 | 1.07 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.12 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
1.68 | %8 | 1.49 | % | 1.97 | % | 1.37 | % | 1.40 | % | 2.68 | % | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 974,437 | $ | 995,736 | $ | 910,481 | $ | 959,153 | $ | 1,156,583 | $ | 1,178,647 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
97 | % | 266 | % | 226 | % | 217 | % | 247 | % | 198 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
4 | The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income reported in October 31, 2011 has been reclassified to allocate the amount between distributions from net investment income and distributions in excess of net investment income; both of which were included in the prior year net investment income in the amount of $0.67. |
5 | Taxable distribution. |
6 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
7 | Aggregate total investment return. |
8 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
126 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 10.24 | $ | 11.03 | $ | 12.45 | $ | 13.42 | $ | 11.73 | $ | 9.44 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.05 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.43 | (0.01 | ) | (0.50 | ) | 0.01 | 2.61 | 3.30 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
0.48 | 0.10 | (0.38 | ) | 0.12 | 2.78 | 3.38 | |||||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.35 | )2 | (0.12 | )3 | (0.13 | )3 | (0.07 | )3,4 | (0.26 | )3,4 | (0.11 | )3 | ||||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income5 |
| | | (0.14 | )3,4 | (0.48 | )3,4 | | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| | (0.55 | )3 | (0.50 | )3 | | | ||||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| (0.77 | )3 | (0.36 | )3 | (0.38 | )3 | (0.35 | )3 | (0.98 | )3 | |||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.35 | ) | (0.89 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (1.09 | ) | (1.09 | ) | (1.09 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 10.37 | $ | 10.24 | $ | 11.03 | $ | 12.45 | $ | 13.42 | $ | 11.73 | ||||||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 9.13 | $ | 9.12 | $ | 10.39 | $ | 11.84 | $ | 13.46 | $ | 11.45 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Return6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
5.32 | %7 | 1.81 | % | (2.79 | )% | 0.58 | % | 24.65 | % | 40.96 | % | ||||||||||||
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Based on market price |
4.11 | %7 | (3.75 | )% | (3.71 | )% | (4.64 | )% | 28.08 | % | 67.81 | % | ||||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.29 | %8 | 1.29 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.32 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly |
1.24 | %8 | 1.19 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.09 | % | 1.08 | % | 1.12 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
1.00 | %8 | 1.04 | % | 1.08 | % | 0.77 | % | 1.37 | % | 0.68 | % | ||||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 592,939 | $ | 585,633 | $ | 630,801 | $ | 711,917 | $ | 765,463 | $ | 664,928 | ||||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
44 | % | 89 | % | 72 | % | 79 | % | 71 | % | 58 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
3 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
4 | The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income reported in October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010 has been reclassified to allocate the amount between distributions from net investment income and distributions in excess of net investment income; both of which were included in the prior year net investment income in the amount of $0.21 and $0.74, respectively. |
5 | Taxable distribution. |
6 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
7 | Aggregate total investment return. |
8 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 127 |
Consolidated Financial Highlights | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
Six Months (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31 | Period October 31, |
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2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 13.54 | $ | 15.42 | $ | 16.83 | $ | 19.10 | 2 | |||||||
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Net investment income3 |
0.08 | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.78 | (0.97 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (1.57 | ) | |||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
0.86 | (0.72 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (1.54 | ) | |||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.46 | )4 | (0.14 | )5 | (0.26 | )5 | | |||||||||
Net realized gain |
| | (0.01 | )5 | (0.24 | )5 | ||||||||||
Return of capital |
| (1.02 | )5 | (1.13 | )5 | (0.46 | )5 | |||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.46 | ) | (1.16 | ) | (1.40 | ) | (0.70 | ) | ||||||||
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Capital charges with respect to the issuance of shares |
| | | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 13.94 | $ | 13.54 | $ | 15.42 | $ | 16.83 | ||||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 12.02 | $ | 11.68 | $ | 14.12 | $ | 14.95 | ||||||||
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Total Investment Return6 | ||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
7.09 | %7 | (3.61 | )%8 | 0.90 | % | (7.80 | )%7 | ||||||||
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Based on market price |
7.05 | %7 | (9.19 | )% | 4.02 | % | (21.79 | )%7 | ||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.26 | %9 | 1.27 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.35 | %9 | ||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.06 | %9 | 1.07 | % | 1.05 | % | 1.13 | %9 | ||||||||
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Net investment income |
1.18 | %9 | 1.76 | % | 1.14 | % | 0.27 | %9 | ||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 649,407 | $ | 630,617 | $ | 718,016 | $ | 783,792 | ||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
40 | % | 156 | % | 100 | % | 27 | % | ||||||||
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1 | Commencement of investment operations. This information includes the initial investment by BlackRock HoldCo2, Inc. |
2 | Net asset value, beginning of period, reflects a deduction of $0.8975 per share sales charge from initial offering price of $20.00 per share. |
3 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
4 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
5 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
6 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
7 | Aggregate total investment return. |
8 | Includes a payment from an affiliate to compensate for foregone securities lending revenue which impacted the Trusts total investment return. Not including this payment the Trusts total return would have been (3.68)%. |
9 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
128 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Financial Highlights (concluded) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
Period November 25, 20111 through October 31, 2012 |
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Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 20.78 | $ | 20.22 | $ | 19.10 | 2 | |||||
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Net investment income3 |
0.27 | 0.57 | 0.54 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain |
1.87 | 1.44 | 1.71 | |||||||||
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Net increase from investment operations |
2.14 | 2.01 | 2.25 | |||||||||
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Dividends and distributions: |
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Net investment income |
(0.73 | )4 | (0.52 | )5 | (0.49 | )5 | ||||||
Net realized gain |
| (0.42 | )5 | (0.41 | )5 | |||||||
Return of capital |
| (0.51 | )5 | (0.19 | )5 | |||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.73 | ) | (1.45 | ) | (1.09 | ) | ||||||
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Capital charges with respect to the issuance of shares |
| | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||
|
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Net asset value, end of period |
$ | 22.19 | $ | 20.78 | $ | 20.22 | ||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 19.35 | $ | 18.36 | $ | 19.03 | ||||||
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Total Investment Return6 | ||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
11.10 | %7 | 11.18 | % | 12.05 | %7 | ||||||
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Based on market price |
9.65 | %7 | 4.37 | % | 0.71 | %7 | ||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.11 | %8 | 1.11 | % | 1.12 | %8 | ||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.11 | %8 | 1.10 | % | 1.11 | %8 | ||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived and excluding excise tax |
1.11 | %8 | 1.10 | % | 1.10 | %8 | ||||||
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Net investment income |
2.60 | %8 | 2.83 | % | 2.94 | %8 | ||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 375,136 | $ | 351,325 | $ | 341,939 | ||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
28 | % | 133 | % | 90 | % | ||||||
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1 | Commencement of investment operations. This information includes the initial investment by BlackRock HoldCo2, Inc. |
2 | Net asset value, beginning of period, reflects a deduction of $0.8975 per share sales charge from initial offering price of $20.00 per share. |
3 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
4 | A portion of the dividends from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
5 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
6 | Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. |
7 | Aggregate total investment return. |
8 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 129 |
Notes to Financial Statements |
130 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 131 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
132 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 133 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
The following is a summary of the Trusts derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure:
Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments as of April 30, 2014 |
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Asset Derivatives | ||||||||||
BDJ | BOE | |||||||||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location | Value |
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Equity contracts |
Investments at value unaffiliated1 | $ | 4,329 | $ | 9,200 |
Liability Derivatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts |
Options written at value | $ | 875,586 | $ | 1,174,848 | $ | 11,333,766 | $ | 9,841,545 | $ | 18,043,340 | $ | 13,786,827 |
Liability Derivatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts |
Options written at value | $ | 2,030,854 | $ | 12,305,555 | $ | 6,182,281 | $ | 7,214,666 | $ | 3,420,626 |
1 | Includes options purchased at value as reported in the Schedules of Investments. |
134 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
The Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Statements of Operations Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) From | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts: |
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Options2 |
$ | (984 | ) | $ | 432,394 | $ | 4,099,327 | $ | 8,747,295 | $ | 6,152,789 | $ | 18,363,488 | |||||||||||
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) From | ||||||||||||||||||||
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts: |
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Options2 |
$ | 1,418,840 | $ | 7,501,228 | $ | 3,074,308 | $ | 1,802,049 | $ | (1,430,557 | ) | |||||||||
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2 | Options purchased are included in the net realized gain (loss) from investments - unaffiliated and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments. |
The Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Statements of Operations Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts: |
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Options2 |
$ | 38,982 | $ | (31,903 | ) | $ | (8,393,919 | ) | $ | 3,488,224 | $ | 3,563,393 | $ | 3,201,160 | ||||||||||
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts: |
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Options2 |
$ | (587,714 | ) | $ | 4,017,024 | $ | (1,780,573 | ) | $ | (3,011,396 | ) | $ | 626,003 | |||||||||||
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2 | Options purchased are included in the net realized gain (loss) from investments-unaffiliated and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments. |
For the six months ended April 30, 2014, the average quarterly balances of outstanding derivative financial instruments were as follows:
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Options: |
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Average number of options contracts purchased |
4,150 | 6,400 | 35,750 | | 293,050 | 91,400 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average number of options contracts written |
769,720 | 5,523,008 | 5,857,850 | 6,912,500 | 13,953,300 | 24,702,095 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average notional value of options contracts purchased |
$ | 105,825 | $ | 38,400 | $ | 2,502,500 | | $ | 14,447,650 | $ | 3,795,000 | |||||||||||||
Average notional value of contracts written |
$ | 32,348,868 | $ | 43,910,886 | $ | 272,997,344 | $ | 349,687,647 | $ | 800,298,837 | $ | 522,582,103 | ||||||||||||
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||||||
Options: |
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Average number of options contracts purchased |
3,150 | | 46,350 | | 3,500 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average number of options contracts written |
1,412,875 | 35,508,065 | 11,237,799 | 7,908,502 | 4,518,700 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average notional value of options contracts purchased |
$ | 283,500 | | $ | 3,382,125 | | $ | 175,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Average notional value of options contracts written |
$ | 90,155,068 | $ | 446,456,633 | $ | 197,828,688 | $ | 207,362,955 | $ | 111,754,207 |
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 135 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
At April 30, 2014, the Trusts derivative assets and liabilities (by type) are as follows:
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments: |
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Options |
| $ | 875,586 | | $ | 1,174,848 | | $ | 11,333,766 | | $ | 9,841,545 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (MNA) |
| (465,151 | ) | | (343,811 | ) | | (6,757,050 | ) | | (5,684,840 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA |
| $ | 410,435 | | $ | 831,037 | | $ | 4,576,716 | | $ | 4,156,705 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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136 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
BDJ | BOE | BME | BGY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments: |
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Options1 |
$ | 4,329 | $ | 18,043,340 | $ | 9,200 | $ | 13,786,827 | | $ | 2,030,854 | | $ | 12,305,555 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (MNA) |
(4,329 | ) | (13,255,096 | ) | (9,200 | ) | (5,821,057 | ) | | (1,462,665 | ) | | (1,591,655 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA |
| $ | 4,788,244 | | $ | 7,965,770 | | $ | 568,189 | | $ | 10,713,900 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments: |
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Options |
| $ | 6,182,281 | | $ | 7,214,666 | | $ | 3,420,626 | |||||||||||||||
|
|
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Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (MNA) |
| (3,269,801 | ) | | (3,539,999 | ) | | (817,320 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
|
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Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA |
| $ | 2,912,480 | | $ | 3,674,667 | | $ | 2,603,306 | |||||||||||||||
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1 | Includes options purchased at value which is included in Investments at value unaffiliated in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and reported in the Schedule of Investments. |
The following tables present the Trusts derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA and net of the related collateral received and pledged by the Trusts as of April 30, 2014:
BQY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities1 |
Net Options Written Receivable/ (Payable)2 |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 15,718 | | | | $ | 15,718 | $ | 7,226 | |||||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
50,402 | | | | 50,402 | (2,421 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
29,897 | | | | 29,897 | (25,859 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
35,572 | | | | 35,572 | 13,416 | ||||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
2,864 | | | | 2,864 | | ||||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
28,036 | | | | 28,036 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
228,488 | | | | 228,488 | (23,463 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
19,458 | | | | 19,458 | (13,976 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total |
$ | 410,435 | | | | $ | 410,435 | $ | (45,077 | ) | ||||||||||||||
|
|
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BQR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative
Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged3 |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities1 |
Net Options Written Receivable/ (Payable)2 |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 74,636 | | | | $ | 74,636 | $ | 38,201 | |||||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
16,601 | | | | 16,601 | (8,533 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
21,915 | | $ | (21,915 | ) | | | (3,544 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
100,079 | | | $ | (100,000 | ) | 79 | (10,792 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
154,094 | | | | 154,094 | (22,544 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
154,778 | | | | 154,778 | (92,312 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
308,934 | | (308,934 | ) | | | 6,323 | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total |
$ | 831,037 | | $ | (330,849 | ) | $ | (100,000 | ) | $ | 400,188 | $ | (93,201 | ) | ||||||||||
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1 | Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default. |
2 | Derivative contract can be offset with options written receivable/payable. |
3 | Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
BGR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative
Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Options Written Receivable/ (Payable)3 |
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Citibank N.A. |
$ | 1,952,941 | | $ | (1,952,941 | ) | | | $ | (129,269 | ) | |||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
430,918 | | | | $ | 430,918 | | |||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
371,034 | | (371,034 | ) | | | (435,160 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
1,025,808 | | (1,025,808 | ) | | | 148,662 | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
69,453 | | (69,453 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
726,562 | | (261,965 | ) | | 464,597 | | |||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 4,576,716 | | $ | (3,681,201 | ) | | $ | 895,515 | $ | (415,767 | ) | ||||||||||||
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CII | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Options Written Receivable/ (Payable)3 |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 16,147 | | $ | (16,147 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
519,396 | | (519,396 | ) | | | $ | 15,915 | ||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
14,712 | | | $ | (14,712 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
218,937 | | | (100,000 | ) | $ | 118,937 | | ||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
21,390 | | | | 21,390 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
3,111,299 | | (3,111,299 | ) | | | 52,623 | |||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
254,824 | | | | 254,824 | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 4,156,705 | | $ | (3,646,842 | ) | $ | (114,712 | ) | 395,151 | $ | 68,538 | ||||||||||||
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BDJ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Options Written Receivable/ (Payable)3 |
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Citibank N.A. |
$ | 1,092,554 | | $ | (1,092,554 | ) | | | $ | (181,825 | ) | |||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
1,056,724 | | (1,056,724 | ) | | | (232,328 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
655,496 | | (568,059 | ) | | $ | 87,437 | 93,986 | ||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
86,826 | | | | 86,826 | 50,725 | ||||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
1,710,732 | | (1,710,732 | ) | | | (325,771 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
185,912 | | | | 185,912 | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 4,788,244 | | $ | (4,428,069 | ) | | $ | 360,175 | $ | (595,213 | ) | ||||||||||||
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BOE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Options Written Receivable/ (Payable)3 |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 230,596 | | $ | (230,596 | ) | | | $ | 122,893 | ||||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
103,525 | | (103,525 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
493,464 | | (493,464 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
1,915,294 | | (1,915,294 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
1,257,396 | | (1,257,396 | ) | | | 55,011 | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
20,568 | | | | $ | 20,568 | | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
3,066,227 | | (3,066,227 | ) | | | 38,656 | |||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
878,700 | | (878,700 | ) | | | 106,832 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 7,965,770 | | $ | (7,945,202 | ) | | $ | 20,568 | $ | 323,392 | |||||||||||||
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1 | Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes. |
2 | Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default. |
3 | Derivative contract can be offset with options written receivable/payable. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
BME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Option Written Receivable/(Payable)3 |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 13,331 | | | | $ | 13,331 | | ||||||||||||||||
Barclays Bank PLC |
2,980 | | | | 2,980 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
4,358 | | | | 4,358 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
300,306 | | | | 300,306 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
96,776 | | | | 96,776 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
106,866 | | $ | (106,866 | ) | | | $ | (26,600 | ) | ||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
43,572 | | | | 43,572 | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 568,189 | | $ | (106,866 | ) | | $ | 461,323 | $ | (26,600 | ) | ||||||||||||
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BGY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Option Written Receivable/(Payable)3 |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 259,835 | | | $ | (259,835 | ) | | $ | 117,456 | ||||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
72,740 | | | (72,740 | ) | | | |||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
1,683,953 | | | (1,420,000 | ) | $ | 263,953 | | ||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
2,368,217 | | | (1,967,000 | ) | 401,217 | | |||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
2,037,492 | | $ | (2,037,492 | ) | | | (49,051 | ) | |||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
19,762 | | | | 19,762 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
3,632,680 | | | (2,759,504 | ) | 873,176 | 293,939 | |||||||||||||||||
Société Générale |
5,738 | | | | 5,738 | | ||||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
633,483 | | | (278,000 | ) | 355,483 | 48,243 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 10,713,900 | | $ | (2,037,492 | ) | $ | (6,757,079 | ) | $ | 1,919,329 | $ | 410,587 | |||||||||||
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BCF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Option Written Receivable/(Payable)3 |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 99,498 | | | | $ | 99,498 | $ | 101,330 | |||||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
878,932 | | $ | (878,932 | ) | | | (95,476 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
274,558 | | (274,558 | ) | | | (128,682 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
592,923 | | (592,923 | ) | | | (38,165 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
369,828 | | (369,828 | ) | | | 55,685 | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
336,596 | | (336,596 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
360,145 | | (356,387 | ) | | 3,758 | (44,704 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 2,912,480 | | $ | (2,809,224 | ) | | $ | 103,256 | $ | (150,012 | ) | ||||||||||||
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BCX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Options Written Receivable/(Payable)3 |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 124,903 | | $ | (73,053 | ) | | $ | 51,850 | $ | 52,036 | |||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
497,707 | | (497,707 | ) | | | (108,170 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
37,456 | | (37,456 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
758,883 | | (593,978 | ) | | 164,905 | 14,696 | |||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
477,056 | | (477,056 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
1,063,688 | | (1,063,688 | ) | | | (279,567 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
714,974 | | (714,974 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total |
$ | 3,674,667 | | $ | (3,457,912 | ) | | $ | 216,755 | $ | (321,005 | ) | ||||||||||||
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1 | Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes. |
2 | Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default. |
3 | Derivative contract can be offset with options written receivable/payable. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
BUI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Derivative
Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-cash Collateral Pledged1 |
Cash Collateral Pledged |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities2 |
Net Option Written |
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Bank of America N.A. |
$ | 111,743 | | | | $ | 111,743 | $ | 68,252 | |||||||||||||||
Citibank N.A. |
360,944 | | $ | (360,944 | ) | | | (34,018 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse International |
113,469 | | (113,469 | ) | | | (66,179 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG |
559,714 | | (559,714 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs International |
256,747 | | (256,747 | ) | | | (13,278 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
48,847 | | | | 48,847 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
753,685 | | (753,685 | ) | | | (33,010 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
398,157 | | (261,423 | ) | | 136,734 | (124,658 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 2,603,306 | | $ | (2,305,982 | ) | | $ | 297,324 | $ | (202,891 | ) | ||||||||||||
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1 | Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes. |
2 | Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default. |
3 | Derivative contract can be offset with options written receivable/payable. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
7. Income Tax Information:
As of October 31, 2013, the Trusts had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates as follows:
Expires October 31, | BQR | CII | BDJ | BOE | BGY | BCF | BCX | |||||||||||||||||||||
2016 |
| $ | 2,664,939 | $ | 29,846,203 | $ | 72,179,602 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
2017 |
$ | 21,140,114 | 70,040,876 | 77,635,340 | 38,148,041 | $ | 467,149,104 | | | |||||||||||||||||||
2018 |
9,080,494 | 2,615,197 | 8,526,748 | | 55,605,462 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
2019 |
1,795,201 | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
No expiration date1 |
4,444,329 | 12,553,184 | | | 20,457,041 | $ | 19,517,626 | $ | 105,772,029 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total |
$ | 36,460,138 | $ | 87,874,196 | $ | 116,008,291 | $ | 110,327,643 | $ | 543,211,607 | $ | 19,517,626 | $ | 105,772,029 |
1 | Must be utilized prior to losses subject to expiration. |
As of April 30, 2014, gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Tax cost |
$ | 85,186,866 | $ | 125,669,380 | $ | 741,074,000 | $ | 638,478,698 | $ | 1,458,680,913 | $ | 1,071,466,406 | ||||||||||||
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Gross unrealized appreciation |
$ | 9,732,651 | $ | 21,357,120 | $ | 133,116,723 | $ | 84,872,772 | $ | 278,997,465 | $ | 141,073,962 | ||||||||||||
Gross unrealized depreciation |
(4,600,804 | ) | (30,207,964 | ) | (19,320,389 | ) | (44,751,725 | ) | (75,501,776 | ) | (41,554,477 | ) | ||||||||||||
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|
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$ | 5,131,847 | $ | (8,850,844 | ) | $ | 113,796,334 | $ | 40,121,047 | $ | 203,495,689 | $ | 99,519,485 |
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Tax cost |
$ | 205,185,237 | $ | 896,174,304 | $ | 583,922,398 | $ | 630,950,346 | $ | 298,803,130 | ||||||||||
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|
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Gross unrealized appreciation |
$ | 73,030,663 | $ | 117,907,309 | $ | 129,315,573 | $ | 64,894,310 | $ | 78,783,733 | ||||||||||
Gross unrealized depreciation |
(5,712,136 | ) | (32,024,673 | ) | (113,634,890 | ) | (38,980,547 | ) | (993,128 | ) | ||||||||||
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|
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Net unrealized appreciation |
$ | 67,318,527 | $ | 85,882,636 | $ | 15,680,683 | $ | 25,913,763 | $ | 77,790,605 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded) |
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Officers and Trustees |
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Additional Information |
General Information |
146 | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 |
Additional Information (concluded) |
Dividend Policy |
BlackRock Privacy Principles |
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2014 | 147 |
This report is transmitted to shareholders only. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.
CEF-BK11- 4/14-SAR |
Item 2 | Code of Ethics Not Applicable to this semi-annual report | |
Item 3 | Audit Committee Financial Expert Not Applicable to this semi-annual report | |
Item 4 | Principal Accountant Fees and Services Not Applicable to this semi-annual report | |
Item 5 | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants Not Applicable to this semi-annual report | |
Item 6 | Investments | |
(a) The registrants Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. | ||
(b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing. | ||
Item 7 | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies Not Applicable to this semi-annual report | |
Item 8 | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies April 30, 2014 | |
(a)(1) The registrant is managed by a team of investment professionals which now includes Alastair Bishop, Director at BlackRock, Joshua Freedman, CFA, Vice President at BlackRock, and Olivia Markham, Director at BlackRock. Messrs. Bishop and Freedman and Ms. Markham are part of the Funds portfolio managers and are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds portfolio and the selection of its investments. Messrs. Bishop and Freedman and Ms. Markham have been members of the Funds portfolio management team since 2014. |
Portfolio Manager | Biography | |
Alastair Bishop | Director of BlackRock since 2010. Joined BlackRock in 2010. | |
Joshua Freedman, CFA | Vice President of BlackRock, Inc. since 2011; Associate of BlackRock, Inc. from 2009 to 2011; Analyst of BlackRock, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. | |
Olivia Markham | Director of BlackRock since 2011. Joined BlackRock in 2011. |
(a)(2) As of May 31, 2014:
(ii) Number of Other Accounts Managed and Assets by Account Type |
(iii) Number of Other Accounts and Assets for Which Advisory Fee is Performance-Based | |||||||||||
(i) Name of Portfolio Manager |
Other Registered Investment Companies |
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles |
Other Accounts |
Other Registered Investment Companies |
Other Investment Vehicles |
Other Accounts | ||||||
Alastair Bishop | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
$255.8 Million | $27.71 Million | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||||
Joshua Freedman, CFA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
$884.7 Million | $26.80 Million | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||||
Olivia Markham* | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
$192.3 Million | $159.6 Million | $430.0 Million | $0 | $0 | $0 |
* Information is as of January 20, 2014.
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Portfolio Manager Potential Material Conflicts of Interest
BlackRock has built a professional working environment, firm-wide compliance culture and compliance procedures and systems designed to protect against potential incentives that may favor one account over another. BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures that address the allocation of investment opportunities, execution of portfolio transactions, personal trading by employees and other potential conflicts of interest that are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Nevertheless, BlackRock furnishes investment management and advisory services to numerous clients in addition to the Fund, and BlackRock may, consistent with applicable law, make investment recommendations to other clients or accounts (including accounts which are hedge funds or have performance or higher fees paid to BlackRock, or in which portfolio managers have a personal interest in the receipt of such fees), which may be the same as or different from those made to the Fund. In addition, BlackRock, Inc., its affiliates and significant shareholders and any officer, director, shareholder or employee may or may not have an interest in the securities whose purchase and sale BlackRock recommends to the Fund. BlackRock, Inc., or any of its affiliates or significant shareholders, or any officer, director, shareholder, employee or any member of their families may take different actions than those recommended to the Fund by BlackRock with respect to the same securities. Moreover, BlackRock may refrain from rendering any advice or services concerning securities of companies of which any of BlackRock, Inc.s (or its affiliates or significant shareholders) officers, directors or employees are directors or officers, or companies as to which BlackRock, Inc. or any of its affiliates or significant shareholders or the officers, directors and employees of any of them has any substantial economic interest or possesses material non-public information. Certain portfolio managers also may manage accounts whose investment strategies may at times be opposed to the strategy utilized for the Fund. It should also be noted that Messrs. Bishop and Freedman and Ms. Markham may be managing hedge fund and/or long only accounts, or may be part of a team managing hedge fund and/or long only accounts, subject to incentive fees. Messrs. Bishop and Freedman and Ms. Markham may therefore be entitled to receive a portion of any incentive fees earned on such accounts.
As a fiduciary, BlackRock owes a duty of loyalty to its clients and must treat each client fairly. When BlackRock purchases or sells securities for more than one account, the trades must be allocated in a manner consistent with its fiduciary duties. BlackRock attempts to allocate investments in a fair and equitable manner among client accounts, with no account receiving preferential treatment. To this end, BlackRock, Inc. has adopted policies that are intended to ensure reasonable efficiency in client transactions and provide BlackRock with sufficient flexibility to allocate investments in a manner that is consistent with the particular investment discipline and client base, as appropriate.
Portfolio Manager Compensation Overview
The discussion below describes the portfolio managers compensation as of April 30, 2014.
BlackRocks financial arrangements with its portfolio managers, its competitive compensation and its career path emphasis at all levels reflect the value senior management places on key resources. Compensation may include a variety of components and may vary from year to year based on a number of factors. The principal components of compensation include a base salary, a performance-based discretionary bonus, participation in various benefits programs and one or more of the incentive compensation programs established by BlackRock.
Base compensation. Generally, portfolio managers receive base compensation based on their position with the firm.
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Discretionary Incentive Compensation
Generally, discretionary incentive compensation for Active Equity portfolio managers is based on a formulaic compensation program. BlackRocks formulaic portfolio manager compensation program is based on team revenue and pre-tax investment performance relative to appropriate competitors or benchmarks over 1-, 3- and 5-year performance periods, as applicable. In most cases, these benchmarks are the same as the benchmark or benchmarks against which the performance of the Funds or other accounts managed by the portfolio managers are measured. BlackRocks Chief Investment Officers determine the benchmarks or rankings against which the performance of funds and other accounts managed by each portfolio management team is compared and the period of time over which performance is evaluated. With respect to these portfolio managers, such benchmarks for the Fund and other accounts are:
Portfolio Managers | Applicable Benchmarks | |
Alastair Bishop Olivia Markham |
Euromoney Global Mining Index; FTSE Gold Mines Index; MSCI World Energy; DAX Global Agribusiness Index; WilderHill New Energy Index; BGR Option Overwriting Strategy Composite Index; Wilshire 5000 Modified Energy Index; Equal Weighted; BCX Overwrite Benchmark Strategy Index. | |
Joshua Freedman, CFA | 60% MSCI AS World Energy/MSCI AC World Metals & Mining; S&P Natural Resources Index; MSCI World Energy |
A smaller element of portfolio manager discretionary compensation may include consideration of: financial results, expense control, profit margins, strategic planning and implementation, quality of client service, market share, corporate reputation, capital allocation, compliance and risk control, leadership, technology and innovation. These factors are considered collectively by BlackRock management and the relevant Chief Investment Officers.
Distribution of Discretionary Incentive Compensation. Discretionary incentive compensation is distributed to portfolio managers in a combination of cash and BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units which vest ratably over a number of years. For some portfolio managers, discretionary incentive compensation is also distributed in deferred cash awards that notionally track the returns of select BlackRock investment products they manage and that vest ratably over a number of years. The BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units, upon vesting, will be settled in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. Typically, the cash portion of the discretionary incentive compensation, when combined with base salary, represents more than 60% of total compensation for the portfolio managers. Paying a portion of discretionary incentive compensation in BlackRock, Inc. stock puts compensation earned by a portfolio manager for a given year at risk based on BlackRocks ability to sustain and improve its performance over future periods. Providing a portion of discretionary incentive compensation in deferred cash awards that notionally track the BlackRock investment products they manage provides direct alignment with investment product results.
Long-Term Incentive Plan Awards From time to time long-term incentive equity awards are granted to certain key employees to aid in retention, align their interests with long-term shareholder interests and motivate performance. Equity awards are generally granted in the form of BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units that, once vested, settle in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. Mr. Bishop and Ms. Markham have unvested long-term incentive awards.
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Other compensation benefits. In addition to base salary and discretionary incentive compensation, portfolio managers may be eligible to receive or participate in one or more of the following:
Incentive Savings Plans United Kingdom-based portfolio managers are also eligible to participate in broad-based plans offered generally to BlackRock, Inc. employees, including broad-based retirement, health and other employee benefit plans. For example, BlackRock has created a variety of incentive savings plans in which BlackRock employees are eligible to participate, including a Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and the BlackRock Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The employer contribution to the GPPP is between 6% to 15% (dependent on service related entitlement) of eligible pay capped at £150,000 per annum. The GPPP offers a range of investment options, including several collective investment funds managed by the firm. BlackRock, Inc. contributions follow the investment direction set by participants for their own contributions or, in the absence of an investment election being made, are invested into a passive balanced managed fund (effective April 1, 2014, the default fund will be a target date fund that corresponds to, or is closest to, the year in which the participant attains age 65). The ESPP allows for investment in BlackRock, Inc. common stock at a 5% discount on the fair market value of the stock on the purchase date. Annual participation in the ESPP is limited to the purchase of 1,000 shares of common stock or a US dollar value of $25,000 based on its fair market value on the purchase date. All of the eligible portfolio managers are eligible to participate in these plans.
(a)(4) Beneficial Ownership of Securities As of April 30, 2014.
Portfolio Manager | Dollar Range of Equity
Securities of the Fund Beneficially Owned | |
Alastair Bishop |
None | |
Joshua Freedman, CFA |
None | |
Olivia Markham |
None |
(b) Effective January 20, 2014, Richard S. Davis was removed and Olivia Markham was added as a Portfolio Manager for the Fund. Also, effective June 2, 2014, Robert Shearer was removed and Alastair Bishop and Joshua Freedman, CFA, were added as Portfolio Managers for the Fund. | ||
Item 9 | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers Not Applicable | |
Item 10 | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders There have been no material changes to these procedures. | |
Item 11 | Controls and Procedures | |
(a) The registrants principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrants disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. | ||
(b) There were no changes in the registrants internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this |
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report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting. | ||
Item 12 | Exhibits attached hereto | |
(a)(1) Code of Ethics Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
(a)(2) Certifications Attached hereto
(a)(3) Not Applicable
(b) Certifications Attached hereto
(c) Notices to the registrants common shareholders in accordance with the order under Section 6(c) of the 1940 Act granting an exemption from Section 19(b) of the 1940 Act and Rule 19b-1 under the 1940 Act, dated May 9, 20091 |
1 The Fund has received exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission permitting it to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains with respect to its outstanding common stock as frequently as twelve times each year, and as frequently as distributions are specified by or in accordance with the terms of its outstanding preferred stock. This relief is conditioned, in part, on an undertaking by the Fund to make the disclosures to the holders of the Funds common shares, in addition to the information required by Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act and Rule 19a-1 thereunder. The Fund is likewise obligated to file with the SEC the information contained in any such notice to shareholders and, in that regard, has attached hereto copies of each such notice made during the period.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust | ||
By: | /s/ John M. Perlowski | |
John M. Perlowski | ||
Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of | ||
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust | ||
Date: July 1, 2014 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ John M. Perlowski | |
John M. Perlowski | ||
Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of | ||
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust | ||
Date: July 1, 2014 | ||
By: | /s/ Neal J. Andrews | |
Neal J. Andrews | ||
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of | ||
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust | ||
Date: July 1, 2014 |
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