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: 811-22032
Name of Fund: BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY)
Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809
Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock International Growth and Income 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: 10/31/2013
Date of reporting period: 10/31/2013
Item 1 Report to Stockholders
OCTOBER 31, 2013
ANNUAL REPORT
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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.
October 31, 2013
Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year |
% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||
BQY |
$ | 0.258759 | $ | 0.169464 | $ | 0.511777 | | $0.940000 | 28% | 18% | 54% | 0% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
BQR* |
$ | 0.092232 | | | $ | 0.624768 | $0.717000 | 13% | 0% | 0% | 87% | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
BGR |
$ | 0.138553 | $ | 1.077085 | $ | 0.404362 | | $1.620000 | 9% | 66% | 25% | 0% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
CII* |
$ | 0.303164 | | | $ | 0.896836 | $1.200000 | 25% | 0% | 0% | 75% | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
BDJ* |
$ | 0.169986 | | | $ | 0.390014 | $0.560000 | 30% | 0% | 0% | 70% | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
BOE* |
$ | 0.114145 | | | $ | 1.132455 | $1.246600 | 9% | 0% | 0% | 91% | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
BME |
$ | 0.135759 | $ | 1.693346 | $ | 0.558395 | | $2.387500 | 6% | 71% | 23% | 0% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
BGY* |
$ | 0.123834 | | | $ | 0.547566 | $0.671400 | 18% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
BCF* |
$ | 0.103393 | | | $ | 0.782607 | $0.886000 | 12% | 0% | 0% | 88% | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
BCX* |
$ | 0.226657 | | | $ | 0.933343 | $1.160000 | 20% | 0% | 0% | 80% | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
BUI* |
$ | 0.495558 | $ | 0.007714 | $ | 0.346901 | $ | 0.599827 | $1.450000 | 34% | 1% | 24% | 41% | 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. |
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 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 | $0.384375 | |||||||||
BGY | $0.167850 | |||||||||
BCF | $0.221500 | |||||||||
BCX | $0.290000 | |||||||||
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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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement |
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The Benefits and Risks of Option Over-Writing |
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Trust Summary as of October 31, 2013 | 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 may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Trust utilizes an option writing (selling) strategy to enhance dividend yield.
The Board approved a change to the Trusts non-fundamental investment policies on June 4, 2013. Please refer to page 150 in the Additional Information section. In addition, on July 30, 2013, the Board approved a change to the Trusts name from BlackRock S&P Quality Rankings Global Equity Managed Trust to BlackRock Dividend Income Trust. The name change became effective on August 13, 2013.
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 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 October 31, 2013 ($12.84)1 |
7.17% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$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 tax return of capital. See the financial highlights for the actual 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 tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 12.84 | $ | 12.34 | 4.05 | % | $ | 13.27 | $ | 11.04 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 14.42 | $ | 13.46 | 7.13 | % | $ | 14.51 | $ | 12.73 |
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 October 31, 2013 | 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 utilizes an option writing (selling) strategy to enhance dividend yield.
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 EcoSolutions Investment Trust |
Trust Information | ||
Symbol on NYSE |
BQR | |
Initial Offering Date |
September 28, 2007 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2013 ($7.93)1 |
9.04% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$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 tax return of capital. See the financial highlights for the actual 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 tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 7.93 | $ | 8.66 | (8.43 | )% | $ | 9.48 | $ | 7.59 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 9.16 | $ | 9.14 | 0.22 | % | $ | 9.78 | $ | 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 October 31, 2013 | 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 utilizes an option writing (selling) strategy to enhance dividend yield.
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 October 31, 2013 ($26.82)1 |
6.04% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual 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 tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 26.82 | $ | 24.28 | 10.46 | % | $ | 27.07 | $ | 21.78 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 30.12 | $ | 25.95 | 16.07 | % | $ | 30.58 | $ | 24.64 |
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 October 31, 2013 | 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 US and foreign issuers. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Trust utilizes an option writing (selling) strategy to enhance dividend yield.
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 October 31, 2013 ($13.52)1 |
8.88% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual 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 tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 13.52 | $ | 12.99 | 4.08 | % | $ | 13.57 | $ | 11.80 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.31 | $ | 14.11 | 8.50 | % | $ | 15.31 | $ | 13.62 |
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 October 31, 2013 | 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 enhance distributions paid to the Trusts shareholders. 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 October 31, 2013 ($7.72)1 |
7.25% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual 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 tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 7.72 | $ | 7.41 | 4.18 | % | $ | 8.02 | $ | 6.87 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 8.88 | $ | 8.30 | 6.99 | % | $ | 8.93 | $ | 8.03 |
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 October 31, 2013 | 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 enhance current gains. 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 October 31, 2013 ($14.74)1 |
8.46% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual 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 tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 14.74 | $ | 13.24 | 11.33 | % | $ | 14.83 | $ | 11.92 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 16.68 | $ | 14.99 | 11.27 | % | $ | 16.89 | $ | 14.27 |
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 October 31, 2013 | 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 utilizes an option writing (selling) strategy to enhance dividend yield.
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 October 31, 2013 ($33.56)1 |
4.58% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.384375 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$1.537500 |
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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The quarterly distribution per common share, declared on December 9, 2013, was increased to $0.429975 per share. The current distribution rate on closing market price, current quarterly distribution per common share and current annualized distribution per common share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 33.56 | $ | 27.86 | 20.46 | % | $ | 34.97 | $ | 26.41 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 34.92 | $ | 28.34 | 23.22 | % | $ | 35.43 | $ | 27.59 |
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 October 31, 2013 | 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 enhance current gains. 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 October 31, 2013 ($8.14)1 |
8.25% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual 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 tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 8.14 | $ | 7.41 | 9.85 | % | $ | 8.14 | $ | 6.85 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 9.05 | $ | 8.28 | 9.30 | % | $ | 9.19 | $ | 8.01 |
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 October 31, 2013 | 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 utilizes an option writing (selling) strategy to enhance dividend yield.
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 October 31, 2013 ($9.12)1 |
9.71% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.2215 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.8860 |
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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The quarterly distribution per common share, declared on December 9, 2013, was decreased to $0.1748 per share. The current distribution rate on closing market price, current quarterly distribution per common share and current annualized distribution per common share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 9.12 | $ | 10.39 | (12.22 | )% | $ | 10.85 | $ | 8.39 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 10.24 | $ | 11.03 | (7.16 | )% | $ | 11.35 | $ | 9.21 |
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 October 31, 2013 | 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. The Trust utilizes an option writing (selling) strategy to enhance dividend yield.
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 October 31, 2013 ($11.68)1 |
9.93% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$0.29 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 |
$1.16 |
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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | The quarterly distribution per common share, declared on December 9, 2013, was decreased to $0.2312 per share. The current distribution rate on closing market price, current quarterly distribution per common share and current annualized distribution per common share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 11.68 | $ | 14.12 | (17.28 | )% | $ | 14.32 | $ | 10.65 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 13.54 | $ | 15.42 | (12.19 | )% | $ | 15.54 | $ | 12.57 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History Since Inception |
3 | Commencement of operations. |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Trust Summary as of October 31, 2013 | 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 enhance current gains. 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 used to 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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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 October 31, 2013 ($18.36)1 |
7.90% | |
Current Quarterly Distribution per Common Share2 |
$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 tax return of capital. See financial highlights for the actual 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 tax return of capital or net realized gain. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/13 | 10/31/12 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 18.36 | $ | 19.03 | (3.52 | )% | $ | 20.00 | $ | 16.75 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 20.78 | $ | 20.22 | 2.77 | % | $ | 21.48 | $ | 18.87 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History Since Inception |
3 | Commencement of operations. |
Overview of the Trusts Long-Term Investments |
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Derivative Financial Instruments |
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Portfolio Abbreviations | ||||
To simplify the listings of portfolio holdings in the Schedule of Investments, the names and descriptions of many of the securities have been abbreviated according to the following list: | ADR American Depositary Receipt |
JPY Japanese Yen | ||
AUD Australian Dollar |
KRW Korean Won | |||
BRL Brazil Real |
MXN Mexican New Peso | |||
CAD Canadian Dollar |
NOK Norwegian Krone | |||
CHF Swiss Franc |
PEN Peruvian Neuvo Sol | |||
CLP Chilean Peso |
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust | |||
DKK Danish Krone |
SEK Swedish Krona | |||
EUR Euro |
SGD Singapore Dollar | |||
GBP British Pound |
TWDT aiwan Dollar | |||
GDR Global Depositary Receipts |
USD US Dollar | |||
HKD Hong Kong Dollar |
ZAR South African Rand | |||
ILS Israeli Shekel |
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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
(c) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income |
Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
2,623,356 | 1,084,989 | 3,708,345 | $ | 2,852 | $ | 19 |
| 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. |
| Foreign currency exchange contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Currency Purchased |
Currency Sold |
Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized Depreciation |
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USD | 6,147 | CAD | 6,429 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/01/13 | $ | (19 | ) |
| Exchange-traded options purchased as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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International Business Machines Corp. |
Call | USD | 190.00 | 11/01/13 | 37 | $ | 93 |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 11/01/13 | 13 | $ | (91 | ) | ||||||||||||
International Business Machines Corp. |
Call | USD | 195.00 | 11/01/13 | 18 | (54 | ) | |||||||||||||
McDonalds Corp. |
Call | USD | 99.00 | 11/01/13 | 17 | (34 | ) | |||||||||||||
3M Co. |
Call | USD | 118.00 | 11/04/13 | 24 | (19,020 | ) | |||||||||||||
3M Co. |
Call | USD | 121.00 | 11/04/13 | 24 | (11,940 | ) | |||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 11/04/13 | 72 | (39,960 | ) | |||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 47.50 | 11/04/13 | 72 | (36,180 | ) | |||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.00 | 11/04/13 | 7 | (1,194 | ) | |||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.50 | 11/04/13 | 20 | (2,400 | ) | |||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 11/04/13 | 17 | (4,777 | ) | |||||||||||||
Siemens AG ADR |
Call | USD | 124.00 | 11/04/13 | 16 | (6,574 | ) | |||||||||||||
United Technologies Corp. |
Call | USD | 106.00 | 11/04/13 | 21 | (1,144 | ) | |||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 76.00 | 11/04/13 | 35 | (2,888 | ) | |||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 42.50 | 11/04/13 | 69 | (1,863 | ) | |||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 11/04/13 | 14 | (56 | ) | |||||||||||||
Ameren Corp. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 11/05/13 | 93 | (20,281 | ) | |||||||||||||
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 56.00 | 11/06/13 | 96 | (1,375 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cincinnati Financial Corp. |
Call | USD | 47.50 | 11/07/13 | 46 | (11,517 | ) | |||||||||||||
Emerson Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 66.50 | 11/07/13 | 108 | (10,662 | ) | |||||||||||||
Reynolds American, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.50 | 11/07/13 | 51 | (5,784 | ) | |||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 11/08/13 | 28 | (5,278 | ) | |||||||||||||
General Mills, Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.25 | 11/16/13 | 143 | (19,828 | ) | |||||||||||||
The Walt Disney Co. |
Call | USD | 65.50 | 11/16/13 | 107 | (38,459 | ) | |||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 44 | (286 | ) | |||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.50 | 11/18/13 | 41 | (6,150 | ) | |||||||||||||
Aflac, Inc. |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 11/18/13 | 28 | (7,476 | ) | |||||||||||||
AT&T Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 150 | (20,175 | ) | |||||||||||||
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 11/18/13 | 54 | (4,320 | ) | |||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp. |
Call | USD | 15.00 | 11/18/13 | 36 | (90 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Bank of Nova Scotia |
Call | CAD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 49 | $ | (16,096 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 11/18/13 | 32 | (4,880 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Chubb Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 26 | (6,877 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 11/18/13 | 97 | (18,430 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Equity Residential |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 11/18/13 | 22 | (275 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 56 | (2,968 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Genuine Parts Co. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 25 | (1,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Health Care REIT, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 42 | (2,940 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 11/18/13 | 39 | (4,836 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 24.00 | 11/18/13 | 33 | (1,749 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
M&T Bank Corp. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 11/18/13 | 18 | (810 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 11/18/13 | 48 | (3,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 28 | (42 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 9 | (27 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MetLife, Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 28 | (476 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microchip Technology, Inc. |
Call | USD | 42.00 | 11/18/13 | 80 | (10,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 11/18/13 | 38 | (5,662 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 57 | (4,104 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 11/18/13 | 79 | (9,085 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 11/18/13 | 40 | (2,360 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 10 | (2,775 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/18/13 | 21 | (2,362 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PepsiCo, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 31 | (13,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 34 | (1,989 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 47 | (6,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 5 | (1,270 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 15 | (1,822 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SAP AG ADR |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 11/18/13 | 22 | (3,685 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 14 | (732 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 11/18/13 | 23 | (6,497 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 112 | (17,080 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 11/18/13 | 42 | (5,096 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 57 | (741 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Technologies Corp. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 11/18/13 | 18 | (36 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 11/18/13 | 29 | (10,295 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 72 | (12,204 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/22/13 | 28 | (1,876 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 30.50 | 11/22/13 | 152 | (6,384 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PPG Industries, Inc. |
Call | USD | 166.75 | 11/22/13 | 25 | (40,523 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/22/13 | 34 | (714 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/22/13 | 15 | (1,605 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AT&T Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 11/29/13 | 110 | (7,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 121.00 | 11/29/13 | 53 | (6,307 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 24.50 | 11/29/13 | 107 | (3,692 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
McDonalds Corp. |
Call | USD | 97.00 | 11/29/13 | 35 | (3,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 25.75 | 12/02/13 | 218 | (15,934 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 12/23/13 | 84 | (13,230 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Express Co. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 12/23/13 | 9 | (1,642 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp. |
Call | USD | 15.00 | 12/23/13 | 35 | (332 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 12/23/13 | 20 | (1,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 12/23/13 | 41 | (9,574 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 12/23/13 | 35 | $ | (1,750 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 12/23/13 | 21 | (1,680 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 12/23/13 | 24 | (3,444 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 12/23/13 | 55 | (6,545 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 12/23/13 | 27 | (742 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (592,646 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Microsoft Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 34.23 | 11/04/13 | 5,700 | $ | (6,726 | ) | |||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 81.65 | 11/04/13 | 1,000 | (3,107 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 29.39 | 11/04/13 | 2,500 | (3,274 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Allianz SE |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 117.35 | 11/05/13 | 1,500 | (12,953 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
AstraZeneca PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 32.52 | 11/05/13 | 7,100 | (6,499 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Hennes & Mauritz AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 267.55 | 11/05/13 | 8,800 | (17,243 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Mobistar SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 13.02 | 11/05/13 | 1,500 | (315 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Sanofi |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 74.03 | 11/05/13 | 1,400 | (8,580 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Zurich Insurance Group AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 238.37 | 11/05/13 | 450 | (6,182 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
GlaxoSmithKline PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 16.35 | 11/06/13 | 13,000 | (3,527 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 89.62 | 11/06/13 | 3,200 | (9,681 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Nestle SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | CHF | 63.83 | 11/06/13 | 2,300 | (4,279 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 9.35 | 11/11/13 | 10,300 | (122 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | AUD | 31.43 | 11/12/13 | 7,200 | (16,548 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
HCP, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 42.79 | 11/13/13 | 2,500 | (545 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Sempra Energy |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 91.50 | 11/20/13 | 1,900 | (2,646 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 18.32 | 11/21/13 | 5,700 | (9,321 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
British American Tobacco PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 32.36 | 11/21/13 | 7,000 | (24,142 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Iberdrola SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 4.53 | 11/21/13 | 2,400 | (497 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 84.55 | 11/22/13 | 2,400 | (5,756 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 53.61 | 11/22/13 | 3,900 | (5,423 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 35.14 | 11/25/13 | 8,300 | (18,384 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
American Express Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 75.40 | 11/25/13 | 1,900 | (12,831 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Communications Corp. |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 4.36 | 11/25/13 | 80,700 | (13,793 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 41.97 | 11/25/13 | 4,100 | (3,649 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
HCP, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 43.30 | 12/02/13 | 2,300 | (727 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 89.62 | 12/02/13 | 3,200 | (9,560 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Liberty Property Trust |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 36.24 | 12/02/13 | 2,900 | (4,249 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | HKD | 129.60 | 12/03/13 | 7,000 | (1,518 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Hopewell Holdings Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 26.60 | 12/03/13 | 54,500 | (2,435 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Ricoh Co. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 1,115.88 | 12/03/13 | 13,000 | (1,626 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Santos Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | AUD | 15.04 | 12/03/13 | 26,600 | (10,997 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 4,773.35 | 12/03/13 | 4,400 | (3,269 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 40.84 | 12/03/13 | 3,300 | (4,293 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
BASF SE |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 71.66 | 12/04/13 | 3,900 | (26,871 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 42.46 | 12/09/13 | 10,000 | (26,279 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 23.38 | 12/09/13 | 3,300 | (3,614 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Solvay SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 118.35 | 12/09/13 | 900 | (2,390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 84.55 | 12/10/13 | 2,400 | (6,826 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Scania AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 139.39 | 12/10/13 | 14,900 | (2,238 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 33 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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SSE PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 14.41 | 12/10/13 | 14,000 | $ | (4,464 | ) | |||||||||||||||
TeliaSonera AB |
UBS AG | Call | SEK | 53.30 | 12/12/13 | 21,300 | (4,133 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Vinci SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 47.97 | 12/12/13 | 4,800 | (4,175 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Keppel Corp. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | SGD | 10.91 | 12/18/13 | 21,000 | (2,806 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
National Australia Bank Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | AUD | 35.90 | 12/18/13 | 12,900 | (2,717 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Oracle Corp. Japan |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 3,689.53 | 12/18/13 | 3,800 | (10,410 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | AUD | 4.78 | 12/18/13 | 14,200 | (2,157 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
United Overseas Bank Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | SGD | 21.10 | 12/18/13 | 7,000 | (2,069 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (335,846 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 October 31, 2013:
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 |
$ | 2,071,385 | | | $ | 2,071,385 | ||||||||||
Beverages |
1,534,356 | $ | 157,950 | | 1,692,306 | |||||||||||
Capital Markets |
891,041 | | | 891,041 | ||||||||||||
Chemicals |
1,131,996 | 1,387,404 | | 2,519,400 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Banks |
4,758,309 | 2,260,220 | | 7,018,529 | ||||||||||||
Construction & Engineering |
| 774,236 | | 774,236 | ||||||||||||
Consumer Finance |
572,600 | | | 572,600 | ||||||||||||
Distributors |
488,746 | | | 488,746 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services |
248,488 | | | 248,488 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
4,718,209 | 441,564 | | 5,159,773 | ||||||||||||
Electric Utilities |
1,712,046 | 809,240 | | 2,521,286 | ||||||||||||
Electrical Equipment |
1,821,584 | | | 1,821,584 | ||||||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing |
691,825 | | | 691,825 | ||||||||||||
Food Products |
3,344,300 | 418,667 | | 3,762,967 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
405,705 | | | 405,705 | ||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
1,254,760 | | | 1,254,760 | ||||||||||||
Household Products |
1,292,000 | | | 1,292,000 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
34 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
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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Industrial Conglomerates |
$ | 3,436,899 | $ | 469,476 | | $ | 3,906,375 | |||||||||
Insurance |
3,795,836 | 932,382 | | 4,728,218 | ||||||||||||
IT Services |
1,027,089 | | | 1,027,089 | ||||||||||||
Leisure Equipment & Products |
536,877 | | | 536,877 | ||||||||||||
Machinery |
| 749,619 | | 749,619 | ||||||||||||
Media |
1,838,212 | | | 1,838,212 | ||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
566,368 | 436,651 | | 1,003,019 | ||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities |
3,179,104 | | | 3,179,104 | ||||||||||||
Office Electronics |
116,809 | 348,507 | | 465,316 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
8,392,305 | 953,184 | | 9,345,489 | ||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals |
6,278,965 | 2,683,342 | | 8,962,307 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
2,790,011 | | | 2,790,011 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development |
| 291,927 | | 291,927 | ||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
1,928,054 | | | 1,928,054 | ||||||||||||
Software |
1,785,977 | 379,044 | | 2,165,021 | ||||||||||||
Specialty Retail |
1,550,011 | 950,661 | | 2,500,672 | ||||||||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance |
231,684 | | | 231,684 | ||||||||||||
Tobacco |
3,270,555 | 954,488 | | 4,225,043 | ||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| 26,001 | | 26,001 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
3,708,345 | | | 3,708,345 | ||||||||||||
Options Purchased |
93 | | | 93 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 71,370,544 | $ | 15,424,563 | | $ | 86,795,107 | |||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
$ | (421,711 | ) | $ | (506,781 | ) | | $ | (928,492 | ) | ||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
(19 | ) | | | (19 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | (421,730 | ) | $ | (506,781 | ) | | $ | (928,511 | ) | ||||||
1 Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value. |
|
Certain of the Trusts assets are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, foreign currency at value of $21,069 is categorized as level 1 within the disclosure hierarchy.
There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 35 |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
36 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
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) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(d) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares/Beneficial October 31, 2013 |
Income |
Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
7,218,848 | 470,017 | 7,688,865 | $ | 6,505 | $ | 77 | |||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series |
$ | 1,554,150 | $ | (1,554,150 | ) | | $ | 878 | |
| 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 October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Rayonier, Inc. |
Call | USD | 56.00 | 11/04/13 | 32 | $ | | |||||||||||||||||
Aqua America, Inc. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 11/18/13 | 180 | (9,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bunge Ltd. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 125 | (10,313 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 220.00 | 11/18/13 | 40 | (12,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 13 | (8,710 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
IDEX Corp. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 42 | (17,640 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/18/13 | 21 | (12,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 11/18/13 | 118 | (29,205 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 23 | (6,383 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/18/13 | 23 | (2,588 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 106 | (318 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 37 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 11/18/13 | 22 | $ | (2,669 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Trimble Navigation Ltd. |
Call | USD | 31.25 | 11/18/13 | 184 | (5,520 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Trina Solar Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 12.00 | 11/18/13 | 65 | (18,265 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 11/18/13 | 75 | (375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Rayonier, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.25 | 11/21/13 | 70 | (275 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cheniere Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 11/22/13 | 25 | (2,263 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Solar, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 11/22/13 | 14 | (3,885 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Layne Christensen Co. |
Call | USD | 20.25 | 12/12/13 | 48 | (1,298 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pall Corp. |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 12/16/13 | 43 | (16,905 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 42.00 | 12/23/13 | 75 | (7,162 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 12/23/13 | 23 | (1,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 12/23/13 | 106 | (848 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Quanta Services, Inc. |
Call | USD | 30.00 | 12/23/13 | 200 | (23,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SunEdison, Inc. |
Call | USD | 10.00 | 12/23/13 | 65 | (4,063 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 12/23/13 | 110 | (10,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 11.00 | 12/23/13 | 171 | (1,710 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 1/20/14 | 75 | (7,837 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (218,572 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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AGCO Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 62.02 | 11/04/13 | 15,700 | $ | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 81.65 | 11/04/13 | 2,300 | (7,146 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Xylem, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 27.91 | 11/04/13 | 29,100 | (191,682 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 11.87 | 11/05/13 | 5,300 | (4,147 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Syngenta AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 375.14 | 11/05/13 | 3,400 | (1,292 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BrasilAgro Co. Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 9.89 | 11/07/13 | 39,400 | (5,896 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 31.52 | 11/07/13 | 19,400 | (40,414 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CLP | 950.71 | 11/07/13 | 225,000 | (4,277 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Guangdong Investment Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 6.88 | 11/12/13 | 134,000 | (1,015 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hyflux Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | SGD | 1.21 | 11/12/13 | 169,000 | (55 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Incitec Pivot Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | AUD | 2.74 | 11/12/13 | 118,800 | (1,100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,068.24 | 11/12/13 | 26,100 | (24,043 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nufarm Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | AUD | 4.94 | 11/12/13 | 26,100 | (1,959 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wilmar International Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | SGD | 3.30 | 11/12/13 | 36,000 | (4,457 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
California Water Service Group |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 20.54 | 11/13/13 | 10,000 | (14,121 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fibria Celulose SA ADR |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 12.08 | 11/13/13 | 4,200 | (4,218 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Illovo Sugar Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | ZAR | 32.61 | 11/13/13 | 52,800 | (988 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Severn Trent PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 17.33 | 11/13/13 | 25,500 | (53,507 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Itron, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 46.49 | 11/15/13 | 8,000 | (455 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cosan Ltd., Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 15.72 | 11/20/13 | 24,900 | (14,745 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BrasilAgro Co. Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 9.85 | 11/21/13 | 39,400 | (9,030 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Iberdrola SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 4.53 | 11/21/13 | 93,500 | (19,345 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sao Martinho SA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 29.58 | 11/21/13 | 41,600 | (40,679 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Schneider Electric SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 65.33 | 11/21/13 | 6,000 | (2,837 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SLC Agricola SA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 22.42 | 11/21/13 | 33,700 | (2,127 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CNH Industrial NV |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 12.45 | 11/22/13 | 44,700 | (4,432 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
38 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 41.20 | 11/25/13 | 6,000 | $ | (10,032 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 109.02 | 11/25/13 | 8,400 | (8,442 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
California Water Service Group |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 20.54 | 11/27/13 | 10,000 | (16,240 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ABB Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | CHF | 22.03 | 12/02/13 | 11,400 | (15,383 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 41.26 | 12/02/13 | 5,600 | (9,016 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 83.61 | 12/02/13 | 5,400 | (6,355 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pentair Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 66.36 | 12/02/13 | 8,900 | (20,013 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rentech, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 2.04 | 12/02/13 | 143,000 | (1,949 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sasol Ltd. ADR |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 52.22 | 12/02/13 | 6,600 | (6,429 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Longyuan Power Group Corp., Series H |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 8.91 | 12/03/13 | 101,000 | (4,699 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Guangdong Investment Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 6.88 | 12/03/13 | 134,000 | (2,357 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 46.75 | 12/04/13 | 7,900 | (8,984 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pennon Group PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 7.03 | 12/04/13 | 96,900 | (7,897 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 32.32 | 12/04/13 | 14,100 | (6,258 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Umicore SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 35.55 | 12/04/13 | 8,500 | (7,081 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
United Utilities Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 7.07 | 12/04/13 | 71,300 | (16,811 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tetra Tech, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 26.77 | 12/05/13 | 36,200 | (21,930 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SunOpta, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 9.88 | 12/06/13 | 20,800 | (21,546 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ALL America Latina Logistica SA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 8.94 | 12/09/13 | 59,900 | (2,268 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 43.69 | 12/09/13 | 5,800 | (2,276 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BrasilAgro Co. Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 10.01 | 12/09/13 | 39,400 | (9,844 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 23.81 | 12/09/13 | 47,400 | (25,431 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA |
UBS AG | Call | CLP | 972.14 | 12/09/13 | 225,000 | (6,487 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sao Martinho SA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 30.09 | 12/09/13 | 24,200 | (21,836 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SLC Agricola SA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 21.94 | 12/09/13 | 16,900 | (3,247 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
K+S AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 19.37 | 12/10/13 | 8,500 | (7,354 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Orkla ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | NOK | 46.92 | 12/10/13 | 24,700 | (8,526 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SSE PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 14.41 | 12/10/13 | 14,400 | (4,592 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Veolia Environnement SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 13.25 | 12/10/13 | 56,700 | (28,450 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Acciona SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 46.92 | 12/11/13 | 1,700 | (5,124 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 7.13 | 12/11/13 | 18,000 | (8,698 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Illovo Sugar Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ZAR | 31.54 | 12/11/13 | 52,900 | (5,381 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vestas Wind Systems A/S |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | DKK | 153.47 | 12/11/13 | 7,800 | (10,445 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Barclays Bank PLC | Call | USD | 84.92 | 12/12/13 | 13,000 | (48,148 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aqua America, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 24.70 | 12/12/13 | 35,000 | (30,542 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fibria Celulose SA ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 12.91 | 12/12/13 | 4,300 | (2,684 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 12.49 | 12/12/13 | 5,300 | (3,067 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 106.79 | 12/12/13 | 8,400 | (17,728 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nordex SE |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 13.62 | 12/12/13 | 1,800 | (1,685 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American States Water Co. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 28.89 | 12/13/13 | 34,100 | (21,049 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
California Water Service Group |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 21.81 | 12/13/13 | 20,000 | (9,979 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Johnson Matthey PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 30.29 | 12/13/13 | 19,200 | (18,182 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Severn Trent PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 18.94 | 12/13/13 | 25,500 | (13,156 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suez Environnement Co. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 12.76 | 12/13/13 | 4,500 | (3,096 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 39 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 41.15 | 12/16/13 | 5,900 | $ | (10,540 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 83.61 | 12/16/13 | 5,400 | (8,441 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bunge Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 79.17 | 12/17/13 | 2,800 | (10,016 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ormat Technologies, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 27.17 | 12/17/13 | 7,600 | (5,452 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aegion Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 24.00 | 12/18/13 | 5,100 | (478 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Water Affairs Group Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 3.16 | 12/18/13 | 1,000,000 | (2,289 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hyflux Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | SGD | 1.19 | 12/18/13 | 168,000 | (1,751 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 32.32 | 12/18/13 | 14,100 | (8,390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sinofert Holdings Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 1.44 | 12/18/13 | 974,000 | (1,895 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co. Ltd., |
Citibank N.A. | Call | HKD | 3.16 | 12/18/13 | 902,000 | (16,490 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Israel Chemicals Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ILS | 30.55 | 12/19/13 | 40,500 | (16,591 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novozymes A/S, B Shares |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | DKK | 219.75 | 12/19/13 | 16,300 | (11,524 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wacker Chemie AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 74.55 | 12/19/13 | 2,400 | (3,574 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BrasilAgro Co. Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 10.25 | 1/06/14 | 39,000 | (10,634 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cresud SACIF y A ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 11.55 | 1/06/14 | 17,600 | (4,242 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CLP | 936.23 | 1/06/14 | 225,000 | (17,141 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sao Martinho SA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 31.53 | 1/06/14 | 24,200 | (16,350 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SLC Agricola SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 21.25 | 1/06/14 | 16,900 | (7,059 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roper Industries, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 128.13 | 1/08/14 | 4,700 | (14,006 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BrasilAgro Co. Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | BRL | 10.44 | 1/16/14 | 39,000 | (10,164 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | (1,141,696 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| 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.
40 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:
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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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Auto Components |
$ | 1,213,745 | | | $ | 1,213,745 | ||||||||||
Biotechnology |
| $ | 1,421,707 | | 1,421,707 | |||||||||||
Building Products |
| 398,652 | | 398,652 | ||||||||||||
Chemicals |
14,040,661 | 7,031,087 | | 21,071,748 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies |
2,106,078 | 812,916 | | 2,918,994 | ||||||||||||
Construction & Engineering |
2,010,759 | | | 2,010,759 | ||||||||||||
Electric Utilities |
2,220,207 | 2,266,167 | | 4,486,374 | ||||||||||||
Electrical Equipment |
1,610,919 | 2,705,318 | | 4,316,237 | ||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
1,982,671 | | | 1,982,671 | ||||||||||||
Food Products |
12,576,070 | 1,589,211 | | 14,165,281 | ||||||||||||
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders |
440,583 | 583,130 | | 1,023,713 | ||||||||||||
Machinery |
11,600,615 | 1,267,975 | | 12,868,590 | ||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities |
| 3,063,229 | | 3,063,229 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
2,330,648 | 1,277,446 | | 3,608,094 | ||||||||||||
Paper & Forest Products |
247,950 | 66,127 | | 314,077 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
3,191,912 | | | 3,191,912 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development |
410,685 | | | 410,685 | ||||||||||||
Road & Rail |
476,145 | | | 476,145 | ||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
762,804 | 11,304 | | 774,108 | ||||||||||||
Water Utilities |
14,707,006 | 13,690,369 | | 28,397,375 | ||||||||||||
Rights |
6,530 | | | 6,530 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
7,688,865 | | | 7,688,865 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 79,624,853 | $ | 36,184,638 | | $ | 115,809,491 | |||||||||
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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 |
$ | (200,093 | ) | $ | (1,160,175 | ) | | $ | (1,360,268 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value. |
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Certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and/or liabilities 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 pledged as collateral for options written |
$ | 100,000 | | | $ | 100,000 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Bank overdraft |
| $ | (7 | ) | | (7 | ) | |||||||||
Bank overdraft on foreign currency at value |
| (618,881 | ) | | (618,881 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 100,000 | $ | (618,888 | ) | | $ | (518,888 | ) | |||||||
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There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 41 |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 |
|
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) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(d) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate |
Shares/Beneficial October 31, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
4,572,699 | 56,237,824 | 60,810,523 | $ | 22,416 | $ | 108 | |||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series |
$ | 13,663,321 | $ | (13,663,321 | ) | | $ | 1,338 | |
| Investments in issuers (whereby the Trust held 5% or more of the companies outstanding securities) that were considered to be an affiliate during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Shares Purchased |
Shares Sold |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Value at October 31, 2013 |
Income |
Realized Loss |
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Prospect Global Resources, Inc.1 |
2,884,615 | | (2,884,615 | ) | | | | $ | (6,700,693 | ) |
1 | No longer an affiliated company or held by the Trust 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
42 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 11/01/13 | 109 | $ | (763 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
EQT Corp. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/04/13 | 310 | (37,738 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EQT Corp. |
Call | USD | 92.75 | 11/04/13 | 305 | (149 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 63.50 | 11/04/13 | 800 | (88,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 91.00 | 11/04/13 | 1,800 | (518,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 11/08/13 | 2,220 | (269,730 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 170.00 | 11/08/13 | 760 | (777,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eni SpA |
Call | EUR | 18.00 | 11/15/13 | 525 | (274,360 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 110.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,955 | (19,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cameron International Corp. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 750 | (7,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cameron International Corp. |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 11/18/13 | 750 | (5,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cameron International Corp. |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 200 | (1,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 11/18/13 | 229 | (33,663 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cimarex Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 105.00 | 11/18/13 | 500 | (205,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Concho Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 11/18/13 | 250 | (63,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 45.00 | 11/18/13 | 690 | (34,743 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 250 | (13,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 730 | (301,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,670 | (538,575 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 11/18/13 | 300 | (39,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. |
Call | USD | 13.00 | 11/18/13 | 3,145 | (180,838 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. |
Call | USD | 210.00 | 11/18/13 | 650 | (448,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 1,650 | (57,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 39.00 | 11/18/13 | 875 | (27,694 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 950 | (4,556 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 121.00 | 11/29/13 | 360 | (42,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 12/23/13 | 229 | (49,464 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 40.00 | 12/23/13 | 875 | (32,729 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | (4,073,842 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Chevron Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 126.00 | 11/04/13 | 118,000 | $ | (99 | ) | |||||||||||||||
CONSOL Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 36.77 | 11/04/13 | 43,000 | (14,473 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 93.32 | 11/04/13 | 206,000 | (74 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 88.01 | 11/04/13 | 24,700 | (41,910 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Barclays Bank PLC | Call | USD | 10.52 | 11/04/13 | 46,500 | (12,207 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 11.00 | 11/04/13 | 50,000 | (3,061 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 81.34 | 11/04/13 | 180,000 | (1,026 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
BG Group PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 12.27 | 11/05/13 | 276,000 | (214,950 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Ensco PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 57.10 | 11/05/13 | 50,500 | (41,430 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 90.43 | 11/05/13 | 14,900 | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.79 | 11/06/13 | 116,500 | (10,756 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 4.66 | 11/06/13 | 245,000 | (59,098 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 10.76 | 11/07/13 | 64,500 | (12,609 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
CONSOL Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 37.13 | 11/11/13 | 43,000 | (18,798 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 10.81 | 11/12/13 | 58,000 | (14,542 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
BG Group PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 12.27 | 11/13/13 | 276,000 | (229,587 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.79 | 11/13/13 | 116,500 | (13,717 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 90.36 | 11/13/13 | 20,700 | (299 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 43 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Whiting Petroleum Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 69.50 | 11/13/13 | 101,600 | $ | (69,316 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ensco PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 57.10 | 11/20/13 | 50,500 | (65,865 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 10.90 | 11/20/13 | 58,000 | (17,652 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Whiting Petroleum Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 69.00 | 11/20/13 | 101,600 | (118,852 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Covidien PLC |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 10.98 | 11/25/13 | 70,000 | (22,485 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 5.18 | 11/27/13 | 123,000 | (3,654 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 83.00 | 12/02/13 | 76,000 | (86,856 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 77.06 | 12/02/13 | 125,000 | (154,026 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 90.36 | 12/04/13 | 20,700 | (1,847 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 5.18 | 12/06/13 | 122,000 | (5,755 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 77.83 | 12/09/13 | 125,000 | (151,553 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.63 | 12/10/13 | 116,500 | (41,136 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.66 | 12/17/13 | 116,500 | (36,337 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hess Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 81.26 | 12/19/13 | 174,200 | (429,286 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 2.78 | 1/03/14 | 234,000 | (50,105 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | (1,943,371 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| 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 October 31, 2013:
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 |
$ | 128,267,616 | $ | 16,852,517 | | $ | 145,120,133 | |||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
638,017,056 | 60,204,742 | | 698,221,798 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
60,810,523 | | | 60,810,523 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 827,095,195 | $ | 77,057,259 | | $ | 904,152,454 | |||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
44 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
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 |
$ | (3,761,595 | ) | $ | (2,255,618 | ) | | $ | (6,017,213 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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Certain of the Trusts assets are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 2,930 | | | $ | 2,930 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
108,032 | | | 108,032 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 110,962 | | | $ | 110,962 | ||||||||||
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There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 45 |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
46 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
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) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(d) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
23,189,440 | (2,706,908 | ) | 20,482,532 | $ | 20,172 | $ | 347 |
| 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. |
| Foreign currency exchange contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Currency Purchased |
Currency Sold |
Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation |
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EUR | 756,000 | USD | 1,038,517 | Citibank N.A. | 11/01/13 | $ | (12,054 | ) | ||||||||||||||
USD | 1,112,123 | EUR | 808,000 | Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | 11/01/13 | 15,057 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 3,003 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 121.00 | 11/01/13 | 19 | $ | (779 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 123.00 | 11/01/13 | 18 | (126 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ford Motor Co. |
Call | USD | 18.00 | 11/01/13 | 600 | (600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oracle Corp. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/01/13 | 200 | (200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 36.50 | 11/04/13 | 185 | (10,083 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 37.50 | 11/04/13 | 185 | (1,110 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Google, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 895.00 | 11/04/13 | 112 | (1,526,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.00 | 11/04/13 | 164 | (27,962 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.50 | 11/04/13 | 490 | (58,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple, Inc. |
Call | USD | 515.00 | 11/08/13 | 118 | (133,635 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AT&T Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.50 | 11/08/13 | 484 | (39,688 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 47 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 11/08/13 | 201 | $ | (37,889 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 11/08/13 | 1,259 | (152,339 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Google, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 895.00 | 11/08/13 | 1 | (13,605 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 53.50 | 11/08/13 | 1,562 | (8,591 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 69.50 | 11/08/13 | 700 | (103,950 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
L Brands, Inc. |
Call | USD | 60.60 | 11/16/13 | 184 | (47,020 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Walt Disney Co. |
Call | USD | 65.50 | 11/16/13 | 400 | (143,772 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 950 | (204,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 11/18/13 | 950 | (70,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AT&T Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 240 | (32,280 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CenturyLink, Inc. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 11/18/13 | 350 | (20,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 11/18/13 | 53 | (7,791 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 11/18/13 | 645 | (156,413 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 11/18/13 | 800 | (32,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 199 | (8,955 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
eBay, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 11/18/13 | 260 | (1,170 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ensco PLC |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 11/18/13 | 230 | (22,425 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Expedia, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 11/18/13 | 450 | (189,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Express Scripts Holding Co. |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 220 | (1,210 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 484 | (93,412 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 444 | (11,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,138 | (87,057 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,150 | (41,975 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
HollyFrontier Corp. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 11/18/13 | 500 | (90,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
HollyFrontier Corp. |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 11/18/13 | 500 | (21,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Kimberly-Clark Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 11/18/13 | 341 | (283,030 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Legg Mason, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 11/18/13 | 150 | (38,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Legg Mason, Inc. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 11/18/13 | 355 | (59,462 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Leidos Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 15.00 | 11/18/13 | 2,659 | (116,331 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Linn Energy LLC |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 11/18/13 | 250 | (5,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Oil Corp. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 11/18/13 | 194 | (8,439 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 11/18/13 | 200 | (27,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 11/18/13 | 200 | (12,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 692 | (1,038 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 698 | (2,094 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Noble Corp. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 11/18/13 | 100 | (1,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oracle Corp. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 400 | (1,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Owens Corning |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 11/18/13 | 440 | (3,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PBF Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 11/18/13 | 210 | (35,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PepsiCo, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 311 | (132,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 107 | (15,140 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 11/18/13 | 190 | (25,745 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 11/18/13 | 492 | (24,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Southern Co. |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 11/18/13 | 450 | (900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Time Warner, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 217 | (88,970 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 482 | (6,266 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 11/18/13 | 411 | (1,644 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 11/18/13 | 410 | (820 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Visa, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 200.00 | 11/18/13 | 130 | (26,780 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,650 | (193,875 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple, Inc. |
Call | USD | 530.00 | 11/22/13 | 113 | (94,355 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
48 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Noble Corp. |
Call | USD | 39.50 | 11/22/13 | 263 | $ | (3,945 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 30.50 | 11/22/13 | 2,185 | (91,770 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/22/13 | 730 | (15,330 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 69.50 | 11/22/13 | 75 | (5,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Noble Corp. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 11/29/13 | 362 | (11,403 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Noble Corp. |
Call | USD | 39.50 | 11/29/13 | 181 | (3,801 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 11/29/13 | 870 | (57,855 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 12/06/13 | 101 | (8,585 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 12/23/13 | 2,280 | (119,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Brunswick Corp. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 12/23/13 | 145 | (18,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
eBay, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 12/23/13 | 800 | (67,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 12/23/13 | 126 | (6,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG ADR |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 12/23/13 | 120 | (7,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Owens Corning |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 12/23/13 | 280 | (7,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (5,027,965 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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The Allstate Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 53.18 | 11/04/13 | 50,600 | $ | (14,656 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eli Lilly & Co. |
Barclays Bank PLC | Call | USD | 54.26 | 11/04/13 | 15,000 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Leidos Holdings, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 16.15 | 11/04/13 | 263,500 | (174,084 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 29.39 | 11/04/13 | 65,500 | (85,774 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 89.62 | 11/06/13 | 49,300 | (149,150 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Google, Inc., Class A |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 895.00 | 11/08/13 | 10,500 | (1,428,525 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ensco PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 55.18 | 11/11/13 | 88,000 | (231,319 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Leidos Holdings, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 15.54 | 11/11/13 | 143,000 | (181,355 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 29.11 | 11/12/13 | 87,000 | (136,590 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 36.90 | 11/13/13 | 202,500 | (69,512 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 117.29 | 11/21/13 | 27,000 | (18,565 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Renault SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 60.50 | 11/21/13 | 26,600 | (156,041 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Unilever NV |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 38.04 | 11/25/13 | 90,600 | (152,208 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 49.25 | 12/02/13 | 100,000 | (92,487 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 43.47 | 12/02/13 | 63,000 | (224,778 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 89.62 | 12/02/13 | 49,300 | (147,284 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Metro AG |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 32.33 | 12/02/13 | 105,900 | (366,835 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Unilever NV |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 40.40 | 12/02/13 | 51,300 | (18,251 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 6,006.33 | 12/03/13 | 320,000 | (279,585 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Discover Financial Services |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 52.01 | 12/04/13 | 70,600 | (89,646 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 36.90 | 12/04/13 | 202,500 | (124,754 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Allstate Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 54.42 | 12/05/13 | 49,600 | (21,938 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Discover Financial Services |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 55.08 | 12/05/13 | 15,200 | (5,137 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 37.22 | 12/05/13 | 168,300 | (83,462 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Expedia, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 49.13 | 12/12/13 | 68,100 | (669,695 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 118.16 | 12/13/13 | 26,400 | (25,117 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cole Real Estate Investment, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 14.56 | 12/13/13 | 39,400 | (11,465 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Metro AG |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 35.64 | 12/19/13 | 56,800 | (61,525 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 37.22 | 12/19/13 | 168,300 | (107,678 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | KRW | 999,718.32 | 1/15/14 | 4,000 | (233,046 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (5,360,463 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 49 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
| 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 October 31, 2013:
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 |
$ | 2,328,625 | | | $ | 2,328,625 | ||||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics |
100,566 | | | 100,566 | ||||||||||||
Airlines |
33,914,980 | | | 33,914,980 | ||||||||||||
Automobiles |
19,838,308 | $ | 4,222,929 | | 24,061,237 | |||||||||||
Beverages |
4,767,903 | | | 4,767,903 | ||||||||||||
Building Products |
4,703,237 | | | 4,703,237 | ||||||||||||
Capital Markets |
3,535,393 | | | 3,535,393 | ||||||||||||
Chemicals |
27,424,320 | | | 27,424,320 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Banks |
8,237,880 | | | 8,237,880 | ||||||||||||
Communications Equipment |
17,436,970 | | | 17,436,970 | ||||||||||||
Computers & Peripherals |
21,938,700 | | | 21,938,700 | ||||||||||||
Consumer Finance |
10,891,810 | | | 10,891,810 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services |
41,482,973 | | | 41,482,973 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
4,334,196 | | | 4,334,196 | ||||||||||||
Electric Utilities |
1,840,950 | | | 1,840,950 | ||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services |
10,500,910 | | | 10,500,910 | ||||||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing |
12,141,850 | 13,873,626 | | 26,015,476 | ||||||||||||
Food Products |
5,636,268 | | | 5,636,268 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services |
28,442,084 | | | 28,442,084 | ||||||||||||
Household Products |
4,546,825 | | | 4,546,825 | ||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates |
3,291,026 | | | 3,291,026 | ||||||||||||
Insurance |
48,942,615 | | | 48,942,615 | ||||||||||||
Internet & Catalog Retail |
13,524,736 | | | 13,524,736 | ||||||||||||
Internet Software & Services |
51,293,172 | | | 51,293,172 | ||||||||||||
IT Services |
31,748,779 | | | 31,748,779 | ||||||||||||
Leisure Equipment & Products |
2,378,351 | | | 2,378,351 | ||||||||||||
Media |
29,117,172 | | | 29,117,172 | ||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
6,205,088 | | | 6,205,088 | ||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities |
1,268,625 | | | 1,268,625 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
78,875,163 | | | 78,875,163 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
50 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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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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Pharmaceuticals |
$ | 62,490,378 | | | $ | 62,490,378 | ||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
7,891,650 | | | 7,891,650 | ||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
7,047,089 | | | 7,047,089 | ||||||||||||
Software |
4,837,400 | | | 4,837,400 | ||||||||||||
Specialty Retail |
1,152,024 | | | 1,152,024 | ||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services |
33,576,158 | | | 33,576,158 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
20,482,532 | | | 20,482,532 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 668,166,706 | $ | 18,096,555 | | $ | 686,263,261 | |||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
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Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Assets: |
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Foreign currency exchange contracts |
$ | 15,057 | | | $ | 15,057 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
(4,837,173 | ) | $ | (5,551,255 | ) | | (10,388,428 | ) | ||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
(12,054 | ) | | | (12,054 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | (4,834,170 | ) | $ | (5,551,255 | ) | | $ | (10,385,425 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Foreign currency exchange contracts are value at the unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value. |
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Certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and/or liabilities 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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Foreign currency at value |
$ | 2,068,537 | | | $ | 2,068,537 | ||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for options written |
700,000 | | | 700,000 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Bank overdraft |
| $ | (119,260 | ) | | (119,260 | ) | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 2,768,537 | $ | (119,260 | ) | | $ | 2,649,277 | ||||||||
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There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 51 |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
52 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
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) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(c) | Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares/ Beneficial Interest Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
112,624,435 | (63,704,089 | ) | 48,920,346 | $ | 58,501 | $ | 660 | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series |
$ | 4,054,445 | $ | (4,054,445 | ) | | $ | 202 | |
| 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 adivsor. 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 October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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McDonalds Corp. |
Call | USD | 99.00 | 11/01/13 | 459 | $ | (918 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
MetLife, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/01/13 | 700 | (1,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. |
Call | USD | 76.00 | 11/04/13 | 207 | (70,380 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 11/04/13 | 500 | (277,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 47.50 | 11/04/13 | 1,870 | (939,675 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 53 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/04/13 | 576 | $ | (71,712 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.50 | 11/04/13 | 574 | (43,624 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.00 | 11/04/13 | 113 | (19,266 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.50 | 11/04/13 | 340 | (40,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 11/04/13 | 378 | (106,218 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Technologies Corp. |
Call | USD | 106.00 | 11/04/13 | 708 | (38,586 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 42.50 | 11/04/13 | 1,774 | (47,898 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 11/04/13 | 357 | (1,428 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 11/08/13 | 513 | (96,701 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 53.50 | 11/08/13 | 1,870 | (10,285 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Union Pacific Corp. |
Call | USD | 155.00 | 11/08/13 | 282 | (6,627 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Mills, Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.25 | 11/16/13 | 1,579 | (218,939 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Technologies Corp. |
Call | USD | 112.50 | 11/16/13 | 646 | (1,973 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
VF Corp. |
Call | USD | 214.00 | 11/16/13 | 328 | (123,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Walt Disney Co. |
Call | USD | 65.50 | 11/16/13 | 720 | (258,789 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.50 | 11/18/13 | 311 | (46,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ACE Ltd. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 11/18/13 | 434 | (15,190 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 11/18/13 | 207 | (50,198 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AT&T Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 550 | (73,975 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 11/18/13 | 357 | (28,560 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 713 | (245,985 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 11/18/13 | 892 | (136,030 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 11/18/13 | 680 | (99,960 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Chubb Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 964 | (254,978 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,480 | (358,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,825 | (73,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,428 | (64,260 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Dow Chemical Co. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 11/18/13 | 646 | (32,946 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Dow Chemical Co. |
Call | USD | 41.00 | 11/18/13 | 638 | (13,398 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,080 | (157,680 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fifth Third Bancorp |
Call | USD | 19.00 | 11/18/13 | 5,017 | (130,442 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 11/18/13 | 661 | (81,964 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 24.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,706 | (90,418 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 11/18/13 | 353 | (7,590 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/18/13 | 245 | (147,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,010 | (249,975 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Kimberly-Clark Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 11/18/13 | 785 | (651,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Kinder Morgan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 37.50 | 11/18/13 | 1,525 | (9,913 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
M&T Bank Corp. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 11/18/13 | 185 | (8,325 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 11/18/13 | 505 | (69,438 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 11/18/13 | 505 | (31,562 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,274 | (101,920 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,031 | (1,546 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,044 | (3,132 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MetLife, Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 416 | (7,072 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 11/18/13 | 475 | (70,775 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 360 | (25,920 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 11/18/13 | 2,210 | (54,145 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,845 | (212,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 11/18/13 | 910 | (53,690 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Motorola Solutions, Inc. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 365 | (102,382 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Motorola Solutions, Inc. |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 11/18/13 | 865 | (86,068 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
54 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 264 | $ | (73,260 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/18/13 | 265 | (29,812 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Northrop Grumman Corp. |
Call | USD | 97.50 | 11/18/13 | 467 | (481,010 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 11/18/13 | 472 | (198,240 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 320 | (18,720 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 159 | (73,140 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 11/18/13 | 156 | (39,390 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 154 | (16,940 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Praxair, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 11/18/13 | 516 | (61,920 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,040 | (147,160 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 147 | (37,338 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 1,160 | (140,940 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Rockwell Automation, Inc. |
Call | USD | 110.00 | 11/18/13 | 300 | (89,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 280 | (114,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/18/13 | 270 | (22,545 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Sempra Energy |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 131 | (26,527 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Spectra Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 567 | (39,690 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SunTrust Banks, Inc. |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 11/18/13 | 2,055 | (73,980 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,248 | (190,320 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Travelers Cos., Inc. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 11/18/13 | 426 | (21,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,892 | (24,596 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 11/18/13 | 1,050 | (614,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 11/18/13 | 771 | (273,705 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,528 | (258,996 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
VF Corp. |
Call | USD | 210.00 | 11/18/13 | 110 | (69,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 11/18/13 | 652 | (17,930 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
3M Co. |
Call | USD | 126.00 | 11/22/13 | 342 | (47,538 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/22/13 | 500 | (140,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 30.50 | 11/22/13 | 3,333 | (139,986 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/22/13 | 1,666 | (34,986 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/22/13 | 676 | (72,332 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Call | USD | 43.50 | 11/22/13 | 830 | (16,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AT&T Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 11/29/13 | 550 | (38,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Call | USD | 26.00 | 11/29/13 | 2,650 | (151,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Call | USD | 24.50 | 11/29/13 | 211 | (7,280 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 53.00 | 11/29/13 | 750 | (37,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Union Pacific Corp. |
Call | USD | 160.00 | 11/29/13 | 233 | (4,310 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Call | USD | 78.00 | 11/29/13 | 681 | (45,287 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 12/06/13 | 256 | (21,760 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 12/23/13 | 528 | (83,160 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 12/23/13 | 180 | (16,020 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 12/23/13 | 350 | (14,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Express Co. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 12/23/13 | 717 | (130,853 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 12/23/13 | 530 | (33,390 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 12/23/13 | 680 | (146,880 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 12/23/13 | 536 | (41,540 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Edison International |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 12/23/13 | 743 | (48,295 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 12/23/13 | 795 | (185,633 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Marathon Oil Corp. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 12/23/13 | 372 | (17,298 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 12/23/13 | 265 | (21,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 12/23/13 | 476 | (65,926 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 55 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 12/23/13 | 912 | $ | (130,872 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 12/23/13 | 195 | (11,505 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 12/23/13 | 660 | (78,540 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 12/23/13 | 227 | (36,888 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 12/23/13 | 340 | (9,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Spectra Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 12/23/13 | 554 | (27,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Travelers Cos., Inc. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 12/23/13 | 333 | (39,128 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 12/23/13 | 400 | (18,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | (11,294,247 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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3M Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 120.53 | 11/04/13 | 36,000 | $ | (196,540 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 77.85 | 11/04/13 | 39,700 | (21,111 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Microsoft Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 34.23 | 11/04/13 | 72,000 | (84,959 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 81.65 | 11/04/13 | 26,300 | (81,715 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 29.39 | 11/04/13 | 45,300 | (59,322 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SunTrust Banks, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 33.36 | 11/04/13 | 85,000 | (37,142 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 57.69 | 11/04/13 | 66,100 | (230,952 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 29.85 | 11/04/13 | 65,200 | (41,259 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 89.62 | 11/06/13 | 83,200 | (251,709 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 48.52 | 11/07/13 | 35,400 | (45 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 29.11 | 11/12/13 | 287,500 | (451,375 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 40.05 | 11/15/13 | 86,800 | (178,808 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Marathon Oil Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 34.52 | 11/20/13 | 108,000 | (126,014 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 84.55 | 11/22/13 | 61,200 | (146,773 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 53.61 | 11/22/13 | 82,000 | (114,024 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Northeast Utilities |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 41.61 | 11/22/13 | 46,800 | (69,341 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Olin Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 23.09 | 11/22/13 | 58,200 | (18,967 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Raytheon Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 76.06 | 11/22/13 | 87,800 | (596,353 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 49.77 | 11/25/13 | 49,500 | (27,633 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 35.14 | 11/25/13 | 33,800 | (74,864 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Express Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 75.40 | 11/25/13 | 75,700 | (511,226 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 41.20 | 11/25/13 | 33,700 | (56,346 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Diageo PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 126.79 | 11/25/13 | 42,300 | (105,556 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 43.71 | 11/25/13 | 41,000 | (58,748 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lorillard, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 48.71 | 11/25/13 | 77,500 | (200,348 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Unilever NV |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 38.04 | 11/25/13 | 117,800 | (197,904 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 41.97 | 11/25/13 | 271,100 | (241,295 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 41.26 | 12/02/13 | 78,600 | (126,546 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 49.25 | 12/02/13 | 144,300 | (133,459 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 43.47 | 12/02/13 | 143,600 | (512,352 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 70.69 | 12/02/13 | 67,000 | (235,416 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 83.61 | 12/02/13 | 86,000 | (101,212 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 89.62 | 12/02/13 | 83,200 | (248,560 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kinder Morgan, Inc. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 36.19 | 12/02/13 | 22,000 | (10,625 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lorillard, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 45.65 | 12/02/13 | 78,400 | (420,616 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Olin Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 22.98 | 12/02/13 | 58,200 | (26,661 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 92.14 | 12/02/13 | 47,300 | (53,426 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 90.18 | 12/02/13 | 50,600 | (113,069 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
56 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Unilever NV |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 40.40 | 12/02/13 | 47,500 | $ | (16,899 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Diageo PLC ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 132.87 | 12/04/13 | 43,000 | (25,620 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 37.41 | 12/05/13 | 82,000 | (30,256 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Northrop Grumman Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 102.23 | 12/05/13 | 45,600 | (256,585 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SunTrust Banks, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 34.85 | 12/05/13 | 81,000 | (23,771 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 62.75 | 12/05/13 | 19,900 | (11,710 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 34.22 | 12/06/13 | 28,300 | (6,351 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 33.51 | 12/06/13 | 14,365 | (6,509 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 43.69 | 12/09/13 | 15,400 | (6,043 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BCE, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 43.90 | 12/09/13 | 63,600 | (28,107 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 42.46 | 12/09/13 | 237,200 | (623,342 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Intel Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 23.38 | 12/09/13 | 171,500 | (187,793 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 26.32 | 12/10/13 | 304,200 | (151,063 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 84.55 | 12/10/13 | 61,200 | (174,056 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ACE Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 94.94 | 12/11/13 | 52,400 | (109,432 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sempra Energy |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 88.06 | 12/11/13 | 36,400 | (172,527 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Northeast Utilities |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 41.73 | 12/12/13 | 39,300 | (47,716 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Travelers Cos., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 85.85 | 12/12/13 | 67,700 | (112,366 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 41.15 | 12/16/13 | 15,700 | (28,046 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 83.61 | 12/16/13 | 86,000 | (134,438 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
General Electric Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 26.32 | 12/16/13 | 304,200 | (163,778 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 34.05 | 12/18/13 | 123,000 | (43,856 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Raytheon Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 77.99 | 12/19/13 | 87,800 | (489,207 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (9,011,742 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 57 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:
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Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Long-Term Investments: |
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Common Stocks1 |
$ | 1,597,602,814 | | | $ | 1,597,602,814 | ||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
48,920,346 | | | 48,920,346 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 1,646,523,160 | | | $ | 1,646,523,160 | ||||||||||
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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 |
$ | (10,691,394 | ) | $ | (9,614,595 | ) | | $ | (20,305,989 | ) | ||||||
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2 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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Certain of the Trusts assets are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, 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 |
$ | 7,623 | | | $ | 7,623 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
1,487 | | | 1,487 | ||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for options written |
100,000 | | | 100,000 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 109,110 | | | $ | 109,110 | ||||||||||
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There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
58 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 59 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) | |||
(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) | Restricted security as to resale. As of October 31, 2013 the Trust held 0.7% of its net assets, with a current market value of $7,690,084 and an original cost of $5,317,368, in this security. |
(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 year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income |
Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
54,961,782 | (18,574,198 | ) | 36,387,584 | $ | 31,928 | $ | 395 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
60 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Foreign currency exchange contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Currency Purchased |
Currency Sold |
Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
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EUR | 36,000 | USD | 49,453 | Citibank N.A. | 11/01/13 | $ | (574 | ) | ||||||||||||||
GBP | 19,000 | USD | 30,463 | Citibank N.A. | 11/01/13 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
USD | 33,751 | GBP | 21,000 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/01/13 | 79 | ||||||||||||||||
USD | 3,594,284 | JPY | 351,736,644 | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 11/01/13 | 17,180 | ||||||||||||||||
EUR | 69,000 | USD | 93,810 | UBS AG | 11/04/13 | (124 | ) | |||||||||||||||
USD | 5,318 | EUR | 3,894 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/04/13 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
USD | 245,913 | GBP | 153,370 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/04/13 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
CHF | 5,881,997 | USD | 6,492,987 | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 11/05/13 | (10,162 | ) | |||||||||||||||
EUR | 451,301 | USD | 613,455 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/05/13 | (692 | ) | |||||||||||||||
USD | 2,886,016 | JPY | 283,724,206 | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 11/05/13 | 517 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 6,262 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 36.50 | 11/04/13 | 360 | $ | (19,620 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 37.50 | 11/04/13 | 360 | (2,160 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Google, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 895.00 | 11/04/13 | 97 | (1,321,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SINA Corp. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 11/04/13 | 125 | (375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SINA Corp. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 11/04/13 | 126 | (567 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple, Inc. |
Call | USD | 515.00 | 11/08/13 | 81 | (91,732 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Call | USD | 53.50 | 11/08/13 | 754 | (4,147 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mediaset SpA |
Call | EUR | 3.50 | 11/15/13 | 235 | (77,551 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mediaset SpA |
Call | EUR | 3.60 | 11/15/13 | 235 | (54,389 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
21Vianet Group, Inc. ADR |
Call | USD | 17.50 | 11/18/13 | 686 | (73,745 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.50 | 11/18/13 | 289 | (43,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Acuity Brands, Inc. |
Call | USD | 100.00 | 11/18/13 | 330 | (72,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple, Inc. |
Call | USD | 540.00 | 11/18/13 | 126 | (44,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Autodesk, Inc. |
Call | USD | 42.00 | 11/18/13 | 764 | (11,078 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Axiall Corp. |
Call | USD | 42.50 | 11/18/13 | 812 | (18,270 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Boeing Co. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 11/18/13 | 266 | (283,955 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 11/18/13 | 420 | (2,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Concho Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 11/18/13 | 229 | (32,633 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Concho Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 11/18/13 | 125 | (10,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eastman Chemical Co. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 491 | (54,010 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eastman Chemical Co. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 164 | (7,380 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eaton Corp. PLC |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 11/18/13 | 459 | (22,950 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
eBay, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 11/18/13 | 1,435 | (6,457 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Facebook, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 732 | (150,426 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV ADR |
Call | USD | 105.00 | 11/18/13 | 333 | (13,320 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 11/18/13 | 408 | (31,212 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 420 | (15,330 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 13.00 | 11/18/13 | 2,420 | (376,310 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 756 | (468,720 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 175 | (84,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/18/13 | 175 | (32,812 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 11/18/13 | 616 | (13,244 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 204 | (66,300 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 61 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 11/18/13 | 204 | $ | (32,028 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 33.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,313 | (150,995 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 34.00 | 11/18/13 | 650 | (38,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 11/18/13 | 295 | (258,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 295 | (123,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ralph Lauren Corp. |
Call | USD | 170.00 | 11/18/13 | 185 | (67,525 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ralph Lauren Corp. |
Call | USD | 175.00 | 11/18/13 | 80 | (16,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Roper Industries, Inc. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 11/18/13 | 310 | (7,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ServiceNow, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 11/18/13 | 514 | (79,670 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SINA Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/18/13 | 127 | (10,223 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United Rentals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 11/18/13 | 552 | (400,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
US Airways Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 23.00 | 11/18/13 | 300 | (15,900 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Visa, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 205.00 | 11/18/13 | 330 | (25,740 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Whirlpool Corp. |
Call | USD | 150.00 | 11/18/13 | 245 | (33,565 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. |
Call | USD | 12.50 | 11/18/13 | 1,900 | (280,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Yandex NV |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 11/18/13 | 121 | (5,445 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Apple, Inc. |
Call | USD | 530.00 | 11/22/13 | 78 | (65,130 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.00 | 11/22/13 | 565 | (5,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eaton Corp. PLC |
Call | USD | 72.00 | 11/22/13 | 370 | (34,225 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
US Airways Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 22.00 | 11/22/13 | 625 | (65,312 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Facebook, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 54.00 | 11/29/13 | 1,040 | (119,080 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
US Airways Group, Inc. |
Call | USD | 23.50 | 11/29/13 | 300 | (15,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 12/06/13 | 218 | (34,117 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mediaset SpA |
Call | EUR | 4.00 | 12/20/13 | 425 | (138,064 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Acuity Brands, Inc. |
Call | USD | 105.00 | 12/23/13 | 142 | (28,755 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Axiall Corp. |
Call | USD | 45.00 | 12/23/13 | 250 | (9,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. |
Call | USD | 37.50 | 12/23/13 | 200 | (13,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Crown Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 42.00 | 12/23/13 | 450 | (96,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A |
Call | USD | 15.00 | 12/23/13 | 2,220 | (88,800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (5,767,292 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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21Vianet Group, Inc. ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 17.16 | 11/04/13 | 67,600 | $ | (64,194 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 46.07 | 11/04/13 | 70,600 | (168,028 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amgen, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 118.12 | 11/04/13 | 29,600 | (20,294 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Concho Resources, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 105.56 | 11/04/13 | 15,500 | (85,397 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Flowserve Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 63.64 | 11/04/13 | 51,000 | (297,502 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vale SA ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 17.21 | 11/04/13 | 146,500 | (1,055 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AXA SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 17.91 | 11/05/13 | 141,000 | (98,402 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cie Automotive SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 7.62 | 11/05/13 | 44,000 | (23,052 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 3.41 | 11/05/13 | 665,000 | (34,632 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lloyds Banking Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 0.76 | 11/05/13 | 2,570,000 | (71,909 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 3.63 | 11/05/13 | 441,000 | (202,091 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 90.43 | 11/05/13 | 23,800 | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 1.63 | 11/06/13 | 387,400 | (24,215 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 3.47 | 11/06/13 | 21,667 | (13,872 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 3.50 | 11/06/13 | 37,088 | (21,904 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 57.04 | 11/06/13 | 18,100 | (80,651 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 19.41 | 11/06/13 | 35,700 | (22,808 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
62 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty |
Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
UBS AG | Call | CHF | 70.55 | 11/06/13 | 99,000 | $ | (58,257 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 17.63 | 11/06/13 | 107,000 | (151,782 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 38.70 | 11/07/13 | 100,000 | (804 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 26.59 | 11/07/13 | 292,800 | (600 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 48.52 | 11/07/13 | 61,600 | (79 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Google, Inc., Class A |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 895.00 | 11/08/13 | 10,000 | (1,360,500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
21Vianet Group, Inc. ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 17.33 | 11/11/13 | 68,600 | (71,605 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Flowserve Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 64.26 | 11/11/13 | 51,000 | (272,414 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
Citibank N.A. | Call | HKD | 26.13 | 11/12/13 | 500,000 | (76,081 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Celgene Corp. |
Barclays Bank PLC | Call | USD | 156.57 | 11/12/13 | 33,900 | (33,013 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Realty Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 465,942.73 | 11/12/13 | 150 | (9,250 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,396.52 | 11/12/13 | 73,900 | (34,408 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SoftBank Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 6,850.99 | 11/12/13 | 93,300 | (522,599 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sony Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 2,106.68 | 11/12/13 | 321,600 | (54 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 4,940.31 | 11/12/13 | 132,100 | (35,330 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 929.81 | 11/12/13 | 358,000 | (91,892 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Toyota Motor Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 6,534.08 | 11/12/13 | 102,100 | (60,155 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | AUD | 4.58 | 11/12/13 | 326,500 | (56,007 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yahoo! Japan Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 579.30 | 11/12/13 | 465,400 | (1,279 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 26.51 | 11/13/13 | 31,000 | (4,626 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 1.63 | 11/13/13 | 387,400 | (33,409 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kering |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 171.18 | 11/13/13 | 21,000 | (37,368 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 31.57 | 11/13/13 | 120,100 | (265,667 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 41.27 | 11/13/13 | 28,800 | (165,964 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 164.28 | 11/13/13 | 154,000 | (462,608 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 90.36 | 11/13/13 | 14,500 | (210 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 1.59 | 11/20/13 | 383,800 | (53,299 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sensata Technologies Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 39.29 | 11/20/13 | 40,700 | (8,922 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AXA SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 17.91 | 11/21/13 | 141,000 | (132,625 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 3.70 | 11/21/13 | 100,000 | (33,996 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 40.27 | 11/21/13 | 73,100 | (165,214 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 3.48 | 11/21/13 | 665,000 | (44,347 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.18 | 11/21/13 | 266,000 | (13,755 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 3.70 | 11/21/13 | 329,300 | (138,448 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Schneider Electric SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 65.33 | 11/21/13 | 92,800 | (43,871 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 38.61 | 11/21/13 | 49,000 | (226,801 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 5.96 | 11/21/13 | 374,000 | (47,675 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Valeo SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 66.24 | 11/21/13 | 26,500 | (247,447 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
William Hill PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 4.22 | 11/21/13 | 332,200 | (6,104 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 85.91 | 11/22/13 | 57,800 | (230,867 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 18.75 | 11/22/13 | 39,500 | (51,201 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sensata Technologies Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 39.32 | 11/22/13 | 40,700 | (9,790 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crown Holdings, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 42.24 | 11/25/13 | 45,200 | (79,744 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 31.57 | 11/25/13 | 120,100 | (316,120 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SKF AB, B Shares |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | SEK | 183.21 | 11/25/13 | 178,900 | (11,385 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 82.42 | 11/26/13 | 35,000 | (147,135 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 63 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 1.59 | 11/27/13 | 383,800 | $ | (58,879 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Lloyds Banking Group PLC |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | GBP | 0.76 | 11/27/13 | 1,274,200 | (62,353 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.17 | 11/27/13 | 104,000 | (6,912 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BankUnited, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 31.75 | 12/02/13 | 67,000 | (27,595 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 49.25 | 12/02/13 | 52,500 | (48,556 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CSX Corp. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 26.16 | 12/02/13 | 66,300 | (31,506 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CSX Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 25.95 | 12/02/13 | 86,400 | (48,779 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 72.37 | 12/02/13 | 21,600 | (25,856 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 82.93 | 12/02/13 | 88,000 | (107,795 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AIA Group Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | HKD | 38.81 | 12/03/13 | 942,000 | (152,462 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Realty Investment Corp. REIT |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | JPY | 462,308.68 | 12/03/13 | 160 | (19,864 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 18.90 | 12/03/13 | 76,500 | (90,231 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 22.59 | 12/03/13 | 549,000 | (25,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 225.65 | 12/03/13 | 1,153,000 | (143,910 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 12.41 | 12/03/13 | 121,500 | (199,196 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 72.98 | 12/04/13 | 92,200 | (501,114 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 77.46 | 12/04/13 | 14,000 | (19,583 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 26.78 | 12/04/13 | 16,000 | (5,171 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 1.59 | 12/04/13 | 383,800 | (63,407 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cie Automotive SA |
UBS AG | Call | EUR | 8.10 | 12/04/13 | 19,200 | (3,866 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 15.83 | 12/04/13 | 57,000 | (23,425 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 58.66 | 12/04/13 | 21,600 | (77,787 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.17 | 12/04/13 | 104,000 | (9,116 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CHF | 71.46 | 12/04/13 | 27,000 | (24,633 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 41.27 | 12/04/13 | 28,800 | (173,939 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 19.15 | 12/04/13 | 32,400 | (9,880 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roche Holding AG |
UBS AG | Call | CHF | 254.06 | 12/04/13 | 5,200 | (13,484 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 3.85 | 12/04/13 | 329,300 | (116,516 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 164.28 | 12/04/13 | 154,000 | (471,928 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 90.36 | 12/04/13 | 14,500 | (1,294 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Valeo SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 65.39 | 12/04/13 | 26,500 | (284,067 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
William Hill PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 4.01 | 12/04/13 | 332,200 | (51,392 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rowan Cos. PLC, Class A |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 37.14 | 12/05/13 | 92,000 | (59,591 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
United Rentals, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 66.38 | 12/05/13 | 52,400 | (100,195 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 37.22 | 12/05/13 | 53,700 | (26,630 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yandex NV |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 41.48 | 12/05/13 | 111,400 | (41,378 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Liberty Global PLC, Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 81.78 | 12/06/13 | 37,200 | (30,535 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ServiceNow, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 54.02 | 12/06/13 | 51,500 | (168,929 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 19.17 | 12/06/13 | 81,400 | (39,328 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 20.40 | 12/09/13 | 34,000 | (9,330 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 25.32 | 12/10/13 | 11,000 | (14,968 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 42.72 | 12/10/13 | 56,400 | (251,549 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 18.97 | 12/10/13 | 82,600 | (35,067 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 42.40 | 12/10/13 | 49,000 | (85,907 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
APR Energy PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 11.73 | 12/11/13 | 25,000 | (23,492 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BNP Paribas SA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | EUR | 54.06 | 12/11/13 | 77,000 | (206,921 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 53.86 | 12/11/13 | 87,000 | (273,300 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 18.39 | 12/12/13 | 76,500 | (126,575 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Adobe Systems, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 53.32 | 12/16/13 | 66,600 | (142,747 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CSX Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 26.92 | 12/16/13 | 87,200 | (21,484 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
64 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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WisdomTree Investments, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 13.62 | 12/16/13 | 192,500 | $ | (177,797 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 26.78 | 12/17/13 | 16,000 | (6,934 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CBS Corp., Class B |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 60.89 | 12/17/13 | 81,200 | (120,023 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 15.77 | 12/17/13 | 131,200 | (73,621 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crown Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 41.40 | 12/17/13 | 44,000 | (115,204 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lowes Cos., Inc. |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 49.02 | 12/17/13 | 100,200 | (209,372 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.17 | 12/17/13 | 104,000 | (11,635 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 19.15 | 12/17/13 | 32,400 | (12,998 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 27.59 | 12/18/13 | 495,500 | (62,147 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Realty Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 472,766.90 | 12/18/13 | 105 | (13,992 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 2,538.81 | 12/18/13 | 132,400 | (46,307 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | HKD | 22.59 | 12/18/13 | 549,000 | (37,027 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 225.65 | 12/18/13 | 1,153,000 | (167,014 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 947.97 | 12/18/13 | 189,000 | (85,344 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | JPY | 1,035.11 | 12/18/13 | 273,000 | (56,373 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | AUD | 4.78 | 12/18/13 | 608,900 | (92,482 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 61.44 | 12/19/13 | 63,700 | (123,299 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roche Holding AG |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CHF | 251.91 | 12/19/13 | 40,500 | (211,541 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rowan Cos. PLC, Class A |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 37.14 | 12/19/13 | 92,000 | (77,467 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | EUR | 89.40 | 12/19/13 | 11,500 | (3,369 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vodafone Group PLC ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 37.22 | 12/19/13 | 53,700 | (34,357 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 41.71 | 1/03/14 | 46,800 | (86,935 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 19.09 | 1/06/14 | 43,000 | (48,240 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roper Industries, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 128.13 | 1/08/14 | 46,100 | (137,378 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 42.83 | 1/10/14 | 17,500 | (24,511 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.01 | 1/10/14 | 133,000 | (33,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SKF AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | SEK | 176.45 | 1/10/14 | 60,500 | (33,070 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 18.75 | 1/10/14 | 144,000 | (148,937 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 20.08 | 1/14/14 | 60,000 | (33,763 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Realty Investment Corp. REIT |
Citibank N.A. | Call | JPY | 449,933.33 | 1/15/14 | 160 | (44,202 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | KRW | 41,390.69 | 1/15/14 | 75,500 | (89,101 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 26.10 | 1/22/14 | 10,800 | (11,919 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 42.83 | 1/23/14 | 17,500 | (26,892 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.01 | 1/23/14 | 133,000 | (37,203 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (14,096,792 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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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 October 31, 2013:
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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Australia |
| $ | 4,154,374 | | $ | 4,154,374 | ||||||||||
Belgium |
| 20,282,815 | | 20,282,815 | ||||||||||||
Brazil |
$ | 11,296,656 | | | 11,296,656 | |||||||||||
China |
18,119,919 | | | 18,119,919 | ||||||||||||
France |
14,851,463 | 83,552,588 | | 98,404,051 | ||||||||||||
Germany |
| 20,520,663 | | 20,520,663 | ||||||||||||
Hong Kong |
11,460,096 | 14,185,848 | | 25,645,944 | ||||||||||||
Indonesia |
9,818,723 | 5,017,912 | | 14,836,635 | ||||||||||||
Ireland |
17,558,474 | | | 17,558,474 | ||||||||||||
Italy |
9,889,968 | 8,340,491 | | 18,230,459 | ||||||||||||
Japan |
18,089,570 | 70,175,765 | | 88,265,335 | ||||||||||||
Mexico |
10,104,390 | | | 10,104,390 | ||||||||||||
Netherlands |
| 12,768,431 | | 12,768,431 | ||||||||||||
New Zealand |
| 7,690,084 | | 7,690,084 | ||||||||||||
Russia |
20,210,403 | | | 20,210,403 | ||||||||||||
South Korea |
| 5,038,094 | | 5,038,094 | ||||||||||||
Spain |
26,482,340 | 10,761,227 | | 37,243,567 | ||||||||||||
Sweden |
11,534,017 | 15,871,770 | | 27,405,787 | ||||||||||||
Switzerland |
| 54,033,019 | | 54,033,019 | ||||||||||||
Thailand |
| 8,655,432 | | 8,655,432 | ||||||||||||
United Kingdom |
87,964,306 | 33,696,722 | | 121,661,028 | ||||||||||||
United States |
514,968,824 | | | 514,968,824 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
36,387,584 | | | 36,387,584 | ||||||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | 818,736,733 | $ | 374,745,235 | | $ | 1,193,481,968 | |||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Assets: |
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Foreign currency exchange contracts |
$ | 17,814 | | | $ | 17,814 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts |
(5,497,290 | ) | $ | (14,366,794 | ) | | (19,864,084 | ) | ||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
(11,552 | ) | | | (11,552 | ) | ||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (5,491,028 | ) | $ | (14,366,794 | ) | | $ | (19,857,822 | ) | ||||||
|
|
1 | Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
66 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
Certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
$ | 4,043,358 | | | $ | 4,043,358 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||
Bank overdraft |
| $ | (295 | ) | | (295 | ) | |||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | 4,043,358 | $ | (295 | ) | | $ | 4,043,063 | ||||||||
|
|
There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 67 |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
68 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
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) | Restricted security as to resale. As of October 31, 2013 the Trust held 0.2% of its net assets, with current market value of $629,849 and the original cost of $629,849, in these securities. |
(d) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(e) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
4,024,895 | (2,880,233 | ) | 1,144,662 | $ | 5,948 | $ | 44 | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series |
$ | 4,185,923 | $ | (4,185,923 | ) | | $ | 538 | |
| 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 October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Eli Lilly & Co. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 11/18/13 | 110 | $ | 330 |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Zoetis, Inc. |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 11/01/13 | 90 | $ | (675 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. |
Call | USD | 37.00 | 11/04/13 | 200 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/04/13 | 66 | (111 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Aetna, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/04/13 | 220 | (299 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 11/04/13 | 191 | (9,661 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 17.00 | 11/04/13 | 90 | (961 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.00 | 11/04/13 | 35 | (5,969 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 29.50 | 11/04/13 | 106 | (12,720 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Synageva BioPharma Corp. |
Call | USD | 54.50 | 11/04/13 | 30 | (519 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Teleflex, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.00 | 11/04/13 | 40 | (40,725 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/05/13 | 160 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 69 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
|||||||||||||||
Allergan, Inc. |
Call | USD | 91.25 | 11/07/13 | 78 | $ | (4,466 | ) | ||||||||||||
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 11/07/13 | 165 | (510 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cigna Corp. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/07/13 | 160 | (7 | ) | |||||||||||||
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. |
Call | USD | 56.00 | 11/07/13 | 58 | | ||||||||||||||
Amgen, Inc. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 11/08/13 | 330 | (69,630 | ) | |||||||||||||
Biogen Idec, Inc. |
Call | USD | 250.00 | 11/08/13 | 90 | (16,650 | ) | |||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/08/13 | 700 | (252,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Call | USD | 68.00 | 11/08/13 | 510 | (167,025 | ) | |||||||||||||
DENTSPLY International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 44.25 | 11/16/13 | 175 | (50,367 | ) | |||||||||||||
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 24.00 | 11/18/13 | 250 | (20,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 11/18/13 | 73 | (39,420 | ) | |||||||||||||
Alkermes PLC |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 11/18/13 | 218 | (2,180 | ) | |||||||||||||
Baxter International, Inc. |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 11/18/13 | 194 | (388 | ) | |||||||||||||
Boston Scientific Corp. |
Call | USD | 12.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,130 | (13,560 | ) | |||||||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 100 | (36,500 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cardinal Health, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 11/18/13 | 170 | (62,900 | ) | |||||||||||||
Celgene Corp. |
Call | USD | 160.00 | 11/18/13 | 330 | (27,720 | ) | |||||||||||||
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 11/18/13 | 240 | (40,200 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cerner Corp. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 11/18/13 | 125 | (21,875 | ) | |||||||||||||
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 100 | (500 | ) | |||||||||||||
Eli Lilly & Co. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 11/18/13 | 110 | (165 | ) | |||||||||||||
Exelixis, Inc. |
Call | USD | 6.00 | 11/18/13 | 250 | (1,250 | ) | |||||||||||||
Express Scripts Holding Co. |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 133 | (733 | ) | |||||||||||||
Illumina, Inc. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 150 | (65,250 | ) | |||||||||||||
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 220 | (25,300 | ) | |||||||||||||
Medivation, Inc. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 53 | (13,197 | ) | |||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 223 | (335 | ) | |||||||||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 70 | (210 | ) | |||||||||||||
Pharmacyclics, Inc. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 11/18/13 | 48 | (40,320 | ) | |||||||||||||
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 290.00 | 11/18/13 | 70 | (82,950 | ) | |||||||||||||
Shire PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 11/18/13 | 67 | (12,563 | ) | |||||||||||||
Stryker Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 11/18/13 | 318 | (61,215 | ) | |||||||||||||
Stryker Corp. |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 11/18/13 | 40 | (1,800 | ) | |||||||||||||
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 200 | (33,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
Waters Corp. |
Call | USD | 105.00 | 11/18/13 | 100 | (4,500 | ) | |||||||||||||
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/18/13 | 50 | (14,500 | ) | |||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 30.50 | 11/22/13 | 800 | (33,600 | ) | |||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Call | USD | 31.50 | 11/29/13 | 82 | (984 | ) | |||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 12/23/13 | 66 | (891 | ) | |||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 12/23/13 | 4 | (350 | ) | |||||||||||||
Actavis PLC |
Call | USD | 145.00 | 12/23/13 | 56 | (66,640 | ) | |||||||||||||
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 12/23/13 | 225 | (84,375 | ) | |||||||||||||
Array BioPharma, Inc. |
Call | USD | 7.50 | 12/23/13 | 90 | (1,125 | ) | |||||||||||||
CR Bard, Inc. |
Call | USD | 140.00 | 12/23/13 | 40 | (8,200 | ) | |||||||||||||
McKesson Corp. |
Call | USD | 150.00 | 12/23/13 | 95 | (80,275 | ) | |||||||||||||
Medtronic, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 12/23/13 | 38 | (5,605 | ) | |||||||||||||
Perrigo Co. |
Call | USD | 135.00 | 12/23/13 | 35 | (18,550 | ) | |||||||||||||
Agilent Technologies, Inc. |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 1/20/14 | 130 | (9,880 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
70 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
|||||||||||||||||||
Covidien PLC |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 1/20/14 | 157 | $ | (47,100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Incyte Corp. Ltd. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 1/20/14 | 110 | (34,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (1,646,501 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
||||||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 48.00 | 11/04/13 | 10,000 | $ | (6,943 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Array BioPharma, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 6.35 | 11/04/13 | 14,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||
The Cooper Cos., Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 133.30 | 11/04/13 | 13,000 | (1,112 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eli Lilly & Co. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 55.25 | 11/04/13 | 15,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||
InterMune, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 16.00 | 11/04/13 | 29,000 | (50 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mylan, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 11/04/13 | 25,000 | (1,275 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pfizer, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 29.39 | 11/04/13 | 10,000 | (13,095 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 72.00 | 11/04/13 | 10,000 | (8,542 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
Barclays Bank PLC |
Call | USD | 95.75 | 11/04/13 | 10,000 | (21,782 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 74.00 | 11/04/13 | 29,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 105.78 | 11/04/13 | 10,000 | (13,096 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Verastem, Inc. |
Barclays Bank PLC |
Call | USD | 14.40 | 11/04/13 | 7,500 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 79.38 | 11/04/13 | 15,500 | (66 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CareFusion Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 36.89 | 11/05/13 | 20,200 | (39,475 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sanofi |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 74.03 | 11/05/13 | 9,200 | (56,383 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Seattle Genetics, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 42.84 | 11/05/13 | 30,600 | (5,484 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 2,109.96 | 11/06/13 | 18,600 | (38,049 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Credit Suisse International |
Call | USD | 89.62 | 11/06/13 | 17,200 | (52,036 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
UBS AG |
Call | CHF | 70.55 | 11/06/13 | 43,600 | (25,657 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roche Holding AG |
UBS AG |
Call | CHF | 241.50 | 11/06/13 | 12,000 | (124,659 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 6,123.90 | 11/12/13 | 8,000 | (106,652 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ICON PLC |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 41.50 | 11/15/13 | 14,000 | (8,179 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AmerisourceBergen Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 64.00 | 11/20/13 | 7,500 | (14,021 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
HCA Holdings, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 11/20/13 | 25,000 | (51,885 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Actelion Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | CHF | 69.50 | 11/21/13 | 7,000 | (15,793 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 49.77 | 11/25/13 | 52,500 | (29,308 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Medtronic, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 57.00 | 11/26/13 | 40,000 | (53,202 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Service Corp. International |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 18.86 | 12/03/13 | 25,600 | (1,865 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 91.50 | 12/04/13 | 16,100 | (45,625 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Coloplast A/S, Class B |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | DKK | 316.86 | 12/04/13 | 10,900 | (82,444 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Morphosys AG |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 63.18 | 12/04/13 | 3,000 | (2,139 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 37.41 | 12/05/13 | 12,600 | (4,649 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson |
Credit Suisse International |
Call | USD | 93.00 | 1/03/14 | 17,200 | (26,487 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. |
Put | USD | 16.50 | 11/26/13 | 36,800 | (112,234 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (962,187 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 71 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
| 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 October 31, 2013:
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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: |
||||||||||||||||
Biotechnology |
$ | 85,309,222 | | $ | 629,849 | $ | 85,939,071 | |||||||||
Diversified Consumer Services |
2,667,281 | | | 2,667,281 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
42,244,698 | | | 42,244,698 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services |
30,897,799 | | | 30,897,799 | ||||||||||||
Health Care Technology |
1,972,256 | | | 1,972,256 | ||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services |
11,590,147 | $ | 394,500 | | 11,984,647 | |||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals |
67,863,868 | 26,997,644 | | 94,861,512 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
1,144,662 | | | 1,144,662 | ||||||||||||
Options Purchased |
330 | | | 330 | ||||||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | 243,690,263 | $ | 27,392,144 | $ | 629,849 | $ | 271,712,256 | ||||||||
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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 |
$ | (1,538,871 | ) | $ | (1,069,817 | ) | | $ | (2,608,688 | ) | ||||||
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1 | Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
Certain of the Trusts assets are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, foreign currency at value of $2,498 is categorized as Level 1 within the disclosure hierarchy.
There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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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 exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(d) | Restricted security as to resale. As of October 31, 2013 the Trust held 0.7% of its net assets, with a current market value of $6,604,793 and its original cost of $4,566,935, in the security. |
(e) | 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. |
(f) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
11,164,990 | 11,181,740 | 22,346,730 | $ | 10,356 | $ | 108 |
(g) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Foreign currency exchange contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Currency Purchased |
Currency Sold |
Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
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NOK | 4,586,000 | USD | 780,808 | BNP Paribas S.A. | 11/01/13 | $ | (10,447 | ) | ||||||||||||||
SEK | 1,298,000 | USD | 203,573 | BNP Paribas S.A. | 11/01/13 | (3,266 | ) | |||||||||||||||
USD | 3,011,766 | GBP | 1,863,140 | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 11/01/13 | 24,385 | ||||||||||||||||
USD | 3,043,241 | JPY | 297,811,526 | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 11/01/13 | 14,546 | ||||||||||||||||
CHF | 1,921,701 | USD | 2,128,837 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/04/13 | (10,854 | ) | |||||||||||||||
EUR | 56,000 | USD | 76,136 | UBS AG | 11/04/13 | (101 | ) | |||||||||||||||
NOK | 20,626,548 | USD | 3,475,760 | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 11/04/13 | (11,394 | ) | |||||||||||||||
SEK | 1,935,979 | USD | 300,105 | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 11/04/13 | (1,374 | ) | |||||||||||||||
USD | 349,837 | EUR | 256,178 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/04/13 | 2,007 | ||||||||||||||||
USD | 2,128,302 | GBP | 1,327,368 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/04/13 | 48 | ||||||||||||||||
CHF | 5,789,808 | USD | 6,391,222 | The Bank of New York Mellon | 11/05/13 | (10,003 | ) | |||||||||||||||
NOK | 19,360,326 | USD | 3,255,864 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/05/13 | (4,288 | ) | |||||||||||||||
USD | 2,391,871 | JPY | 235,144,834 | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 11/05/13 | 428 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (10,313 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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SINA Corp. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 11/04/13 | 225 | $ | (675 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
SINA Corp. |
Call | USD | 92.50 | 11/04/13 | 221 | (995 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mediaset SpA |
Call | EUR | 3.50 | 11/15/13 | 305 | (100,652 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mediaset SpA |
Call | EUR | 3.60 | 11/15/13 | 305 | (70,590 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV ADR |
Call | USD | 105.00 | 11/18/13 | 163 | (6,520 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gildan Activewear, Inc. |
Call | CAD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 466 | (42,906 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SINA Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/18/13 | 224 | (18,032 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Yandex NV |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 11/18/13 | 333 | (14,985 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Mediaset SpA |
Call | EUR | 4.00 | 12/20/13 | 550 | (178,671 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (434,026 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Vale SA ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 17.21 | 11/04/13 | 125,400 | $ | (903 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 20.40 | 11/05/13 | 25,400 | (54,866 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ageas |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 31.57 | 11/05/13 | 73,500 | (28,998 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ASML Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 70.83 | 11/05/13 | 33,700 | (14,213 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ASML Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 72.87 | 11/05/13 | 20,000 | (943 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 25.95 | 11/05/13 | 25,700 | (6,940 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AXA SA |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | EUR | 17.91 | 11/05/13 | 147,000 | (102,589 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 12.02 | 11/05/13 | 84,000 | (99,387 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bank of Ireland |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 0.23 | 11/05/13 | 2,657,700 | (157,202 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bankinter SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 4.16 | 11/05/13 | 175,000 | (81,337 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cie Automotive SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 7.62 | 11/05/13 | 35,200 | (18,442 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DCC PLC |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | GBP | 25.42 | 11/05/13 | 25,000 | (102,939 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DS Smith PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 2.92 | 11/05/13 | 356,500 | (63,094 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Duro Felguera SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 5.35 | 11/05/13 | 100,500 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Erste Group Bank AG |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 24.13 | 11/05/13 | 33,900 | (79,810 | ) |
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 October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 40.20 | 11/05/13 | 7,300 | $ | (15,718 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 41.13 | 11/05/13 | 48,000 | (61,747 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 3.41 | 11/05/13 | 570,000 | (29,685 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 5.67 | 11/05/13 | 140,000 | (748 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Intertek Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 34.26 | 11/05/13 | 73,600 | (3,763 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 11.87 | 11/05/13 | 6,500 | (5,086 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
KUKA AG |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 33.25 | 11/05/13 | 30,900 | (32,270 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lloyds Banking Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 0.76 | 11/05/13 | 2,196,000 | (61,444 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 18.77 | 11/05/13 | 60,100 | (6,182 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rotork PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 28.62 | 11/05/13 | 39,400 | (19,463 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 3.63 | 11/05/13 | 378,000 | (173,221 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sanofi |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 74.03 | 11/05/13 | 22,800 | (139,732 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Syngenta AG |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | CHF | 375.14 | 11/05/13 | 10,100 | (3,839 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
UBS AG |
UBS AG |
Call | CHF | 19.62 | 11/05/13 | 232,100 | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bayer AG |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 86.03 | 11/06/13 | 71,100 | (518,077 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 1.63 | 11/06/13 | 328,800 | (20,552 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 3.47 | 11/06/13 | 10,833 | (6,936 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 3.50 | 11/06/13 | 18,544 | (10,952 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 57.04 | 11/06/13 | 15,500 | (69,066 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 10.30 | 11/06/13 | 118,500 | (300,663 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
UBS AG |
Call | CHF | 70.55 | 11/06/13 | 209,000 | (122,987 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 19.40 | 11/06/13 | 15,000 | (4,007 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 17.63 | 11/06/13 | 90,000 | (127,667 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 38.04 | 11/07/13 | 20,400 | (109,746 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | HKD | 26.13 | 11/12/13 | 425,000 | (64,669 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Epistar Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | TWD | 56.53 | 11/12/13 | 852,000 | (1,363 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Realty Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | JPY | 465,942.73 | 11/12/13 | 125 | (7,708 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 2,396.52 | 11/12/13 | 69,200 | (32,219 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SoftBank Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | JPY | 6,850.99 | 11/12/13 | 119,700 | (670,468 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sony Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | JPY | 2,106.68 | 11/12/13 | 274,700 | (46 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | JPY | 4,940.31 | 11/12/13 | 150,400 | (40,224 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | JPY | 929.81 | 11/12/13 | 295,000 | (75,721 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Toyota Motor Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | JPY | 6,534.08 | 11/12/13 | 143,500 | (84,547 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | AUD | 4.58 | 11/12/13 | 285,200 | (48,922 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yahoo! Japan Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | JPY | 579.30 | 11/12/13 | 806,000 | (2,215 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 26.51 | 11/13/13 | 9,000 | (1,343 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 1.63 | 11/13/13 | 328,800 | (28,356 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 5.67 | 11/13/13 | 70,000 | (2,111 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inchcape PLC |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | GBP | 6.24 | 11/13/13 | 118,600 | (39,077 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kering |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 171.18 | 11/13/13 | 29,000 | (51,604 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 11.87 | 11/13/13 | 11,800 | (10,074 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 31.57 | 11/13/13 | 83,800 | (185,370 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 41.27 | 11/13/13 | 29,700 | (171,150 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | SEK | 164.28 | 11/13/13 | 144,000 | (432,569 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | EUR | 90.36 | 11/13/13 | 12,200 | (176 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Travis Perkins PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 16.86 | 11/13/13 | 61,000 | (165,694 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 19.34 | 11/13/13 | 15,000 | (6,362 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 1.59 | 11/20/13 | 325,700 | (45,230 | ) |
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 October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Aalberts Industries NV |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 20.10 | 11/21/13 | 25,000 | $ | (65,290 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AXA SA |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | EUR | 17.91 | 11/21/13 | 147,000 | (138,269 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 12.03 | 11/21/13 | 40,100 | (47,311 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bank of Ireland |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 0.22 | 11/21/13 | 3,918,800 | (289,109 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 3.70 | 11/21/13 | 150,000 | (50,993 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Duro Felguera SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 5.17 | 11/21/13 | 35,600 | (275 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Erste Group Bank AG |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 23.74 | 11/21/13 | 93,800 | (284,794 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 40.27 | 11/21/13 | 7,700 | (17,403 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 37.46 | 11/21/13 | 25,600 | (156,941 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 3.48 | 11/21/13 | 570,000 | (38,012 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Intertek Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 33.88 | 11/21/13 | 12,800 | (6,655 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lloyds Banking Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 0.78 | 11/21/13 | 1,010,000 | (23,934 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 4.18 | 11/21/13 | 227,000 | (11,739 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 19.07 | 11/21/13 | 60,000 | (13,120 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rotork PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 27.92 | 11/21/13 | 34,000 | (54,503 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 3.70 | 11/21/13 | 295,400 | (124,196 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Schneider Electric SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 65.33 | 11/21/13 | 80,600 | (38,104 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 38.61 | 11/21/13 | 28,400 | (131,452 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 5.96 | 11/21/13 | 317,000 | (40,409 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Travis Perkins PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 16.86 | 11/21/13 | 61,000 | (167,539 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Valeo SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 66.24 | 11/21/13 | 32,500 | (303,472 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
William Hill PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 4.22 | 11/21/13 | 283,800 | (5,215 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ziggo NV |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 30.27 | 11/21/13 | 70,800 | (140,100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 31.57 | 11/25/13 | 83,800 | (220,573 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SKF AB, B Shares |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
Call | SEK | 183.21 | 11/25/13 | 51,000 | (3,246 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Westjet Airlines Ltd. |
UBS AG |
Call | CAD | 25.86 | 11/25/13 | 54,000 | (94,118 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 11.84 | 11/27/13 | 47,400 | (71,328 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 1.59 | 11/27/13 | 325,700 | (49,966 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Erste Group Bank AG |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 24.06 | 11/27/13 | 93,800 | (258,840 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lloyds Banking Group PLC |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
Call | GBP | 0.76 | 11/27/13 | 1,103,600 | (54,005 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 4.17 | 11/27/13 | 92,000 | (6,115 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | NOK | 137.25 | 12/02/13 | 50,500 | (42,358 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | NOK | 143.12 | 12/02/13 | 59,500 | (15,584 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | NOK | 139.80 | 12/02/13 | 162,500 | (88,735 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AIA Group Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | HKD | 38.81 | 12/03/13 | 1,095,600 | (177,322 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | HKD | 2.52 | 12/03/13 | 8,502,000 | (85,760 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
GMO internet, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 1,321.37 | 12/03/13 | 113,600 | (18,772 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Realty Investment Corp. REIT |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | JPY | 462,308.68 | 12/03/13 | 128 | (15,891 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | SGD | 10.34 | 12/03/13 | 308,000 | (49,197 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | HKD | 22.59 | 12/03/13 | 475,500 | (22,500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | JPY | 225.65 | 12/03/13 | 582,000 | (72,642 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 20.10 | 12/04/13 | 25,000 | (67,197 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Actelion Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | CHF | 63.84 | 12/04/13 | 38,200 | (284,325 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Actelion Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | CHF | 70.99 | 12/04/13 | 15,400 | (31,761 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 72.98 | 12/04/13 | 91,700 | (498,397 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 77.46 | 12/04/13 | 15,500 | (21,681 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 26.78 | 12/04/13 | 5,000 | (1,616 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 12.30 | 12/04/13 | 100,000 | (88,200 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bank of Ireland |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 0.22 | 12/04/13 | 5,543,000 | (393,240 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 77 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Bankinter SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 4.23 | 12/04/13 | 554,000 | $ | (267,155 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Blinkx PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 1.59 | 12/04/13 | 325,700 | (53,809 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cie Automotive SA |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 8.10 | 12/04/13 | 16,800 | (3,383 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 15.83 | 12/04/13 | 48,000 | (19,726 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 58.66 | 12/04/13 | 35,500 | (127,845 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DCC PLC |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | GBP | 25.42 | 12/04/13 | 25,000 | (102,939 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DS Smith PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 2.91 | 12/04/13 | 356,500 | (84,747 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 5.67 | 12/04/13 | 70,000 | (5,680 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inchcape PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 6.18 | 12/04/13 | 111,900 | (56,801 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
KUKA AG |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 33.46 | 12/04/13 | 21,400 | (39,669 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 4.17 | 12/04/13 | 92,000 | (8,064 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Novartis AG |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | CHF | 71.46 | 12/04/13 | 24,000 | (21,896 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 41.27 | 12/04/13 | 29,700 | (179,375 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 19.15 | 12/04/13 | 31,600 | (9,636 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roche Holding AG |
UBS AG |
Call | CHF | 254.06 | 12/04/13 | 4,900 | (12,706 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rotork PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 28.17 | 12/04/13 | 29,700 | (47,664 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sacyr SA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 3.85 | 12/04/13 | 295,400 | (104,521 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | SEK | 164.28 | 12/04/13 | 144,000 | (441,283 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | EUR | 90.36 | 12/04/13 | 12,200 | (1,088 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Valeo SA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 65.39 | 12/04/13 | 32,500 | (348,384 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
William Hill PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 4.01 | 12/04/13 | 283,800 | (43,904 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 45.71 | 12/05/13 | 23,700 | (14,074 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yandex NV |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 41.48 | 12/05/13 | 75,000 | (27,858 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV |
Credit Suisse International |
Call | EUR | 48.25 | 12/06/13 | 56,700 | (233,468 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 11.89 | 12/06/13 | 118,500 | (59,966 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Safran SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 46.92 | 12/06/13 | 41,000 | (83,368 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 19.17 | 12/06/13 | 70,600 | (34,110 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
YY, Inc. ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 12/06/13 | 55,200 | (252,185 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 25.32 | 12/10/13 | 11,000 | (14,968 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DCC PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 25.40 | 12/10/13 | 30,000 | (124,513 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 39.84 | 12/10/13 | 19,100 | (53,663 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Randstad Holding NV |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 42.72 | 12/10/13 | 58,400 | (260,469 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 18.64 | 12/10/13 | 63,200 | (37,390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Societe Generale SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 42.40 | 12/10/13 | 28,400 | (49,791 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Travis Perkins PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 18.41 | 12/10/13 | 58,700 | (66,289 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
APR Energy PLC |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | GBP | 11.73 | 12/11/13 | 25,000 | (23,492 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BNP Paribas SA |
Credit Suisse International |
Call | EUR | 54.06 | 12/11/13 | 140,000 | (376,221 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 3.91 | 12/11/13 | 60,000 | (12,131 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 5.73 | 12/11/13 | 70,000 | (5,105 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Publicis Groupe SA |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 60.96 | 12/11/13 | 59,700 | (152,321 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Intertek Group PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 33.79 | 12/12/13 | 54,600 | (48,860 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kingspan Group PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 12.49 | 12/12/13 | 13,000 | (7,524 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | SEK | 79.03 | 12/12/13 | 297,400 | (66,626 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Westjet Airlines Ltd. |
UBS AG |
Call | CAD | 25.86 | 12/16/13 | 54,000 | (108,360 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 20.10 | 12/17/13 | 27,300 | (74,923 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Actelion Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | CHF | 71.66 | 12/17/13 | 17,000 | (32,904 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 26.78 | 12/17/13 | 5,000 | (2,167 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bank of Ireland |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 0.23 | 12/17/13 | 3,428,300 | (197,821 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CRH PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 15.77 | 12/17/13 | 113,200 | (63,520 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DCC PLC |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | GBP | 25.71 | 12/17/13 | 30,000 | (109,938 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
78 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Halma PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 5.73 | 12/17/13 | 70,000 | $ | (5,686 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
KUKA AG |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 32.80 | 12/17/13 | 33,300 | (86,216 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 4.17 | 12/17/13 | 92,000 | (10,293 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rexel SA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 19.15 | 12/17/13 | 31,600 | (12,677 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Seadrill Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | NOK | 279.43 | 12/17/13 | 59,000 | (60,026 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SKF AB, B Shares |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | SEK | 178.49 | 12/17/13 | 153,500 | (48,278 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ziggo NV |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 30.27 | 12/17/13 | 70,800 | (169,299 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H |
UBS AG |
Call | HKD | 27.59 | 12/18/13 | 778,000 | (97,579 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Epistar Corp. |
UBS AG |
Call | TWD | 53.34 | 12/18/13 | 1,185,000 | (57,710 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Realty Investment Corp. REIT |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | JPY | 472,766.90 | 12/18/13 | 105 | (13,992 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nabtesco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 2,538.81 | 12/18/13 | 112,500 | (39,347 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | SGD | 10.59 | 12/18/13 | 301,000 | (31,570 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsonite International SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | HKD | 22.59 | 12/18/13 | 475,500 | (32,070 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shinsei Bank Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | JPY | 225.65 | 12/18/13 | 582,000 | (84,304 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SoftBank Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 7,683.80 | 12/18/13 | 34,500 | (88,099 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | JPY | 1,035.11 | 12/18/13 | 207,200 | (42,786 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | AUD | 4.78 | 12/18/13 | 511,400 | (77,673 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yahoo! Japan Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 518.69 | 12/18/13 | 370,000 | (16,710 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 12.73 | 12/19/13 | 88,500 | (40,254 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 61.44 | 12/19/13 | 67,300 | (130,267 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV |
Credit Suisse International |
Call | EUR | 48.25 | 12/19/13 | 56,700 | (252,335 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Inchcape PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 6.32 | 12/19/13 | 112,000 | (49,563 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Roche Holding AG |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | CHF | 251.91 | 12/19/13 | 41,400 | (216,242 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rotork PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 29.08 | 12/19/13 | 23,000 | (26,679 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sanofi |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 74.99 | 12/19/13 | 10,000 | (57,957 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 89.40 | 12/19/13 | 35,700 | (10,458 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 20.53 | 1/03/14 | 22,000 | (51,066 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 25.74 | 1/03/14 | 18,000 | (22,046 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DS Smith PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 3.10 | 1/03/14 | 362,000 | (48,549 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Bank of America N.A. |
Call | USD | 40.09 | 1/03/14 | 16,100 | (45,931 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 41.71 | 1/03/14 | 25,000 | (46,440 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Safran SA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 47.70 | 1/03/14 | 56,700 | (110,036 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 26.36 | 1/10/14 | 18,000 | (15,268 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bank of Ireland |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 0.27 | 1/10/14 | 3,584,200 | (76,146 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 42.83 | 1/10/14 | 12,500 | (17,508 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Halma PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 5.59 | 1/10/14 | 46,000 | (8,774 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
KUKA AG |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 34.65 | 1/10/14 | 30,300 | (55,046 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 4.01 | 1/10/14 | 113,500 | (28,340 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SKF AB, B Shares |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | SEK | 176.45 | 1/10/14 | 47,100 | (25,745 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vivendi SA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 18.75 | 1/10/14 | 122,000 | (126,183 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aalberts Industries NV |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 21.33 | 1/14/14 | 22,700 | (36,113 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
GMO internet, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 1,216.43 | 1/15/14 | 115,800 | (84,349 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kenedix Realty Investment Corp. REIT |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | JPY | 449,933.33 | 1/15/14 | 135 | (37,295 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NAVER Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | KRW | 642,676.00 | 1/15/14 | 4,400 | (258,557 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | KRW | 41,390.69 | 1/15/14 | 64,600 | (76,238 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aveva Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 26.10 | 1/22/14 | 8,600 | (9,491 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 79 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Aalberts Industries NV |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 21.89 | 1/23/14 | 22,700 | $ | (26,397 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd. GDR |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 42.83 | 1/23/14 | 12,500 | (19,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NH Hoteles SA |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | EUR | 4.01 | 1/23/14 | 113,500 | (31,749 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (17,293,488 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 October 31, 2013:
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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Australia |
| $ | 3,537,760 | | $ | 3,537,760 | ||||||||||
Austria |
| 14,142,324 | | 14,142,324 | ||||||||||||
Belgium |
| 25,600,153 | | 25,600,153 | ||||||||||||
Brazil |
$ | 9,692,454 | | | 9,692,454 | |||||||||||
Canada |
9,210,709 | | | 9,210,709 | ||||||||||||
China |
25,918,985 | | | 25,918,985 | ||||||||||||
Cyprus |
5,815,584 | | | 5,815,584 | ||||||||||||
France |
43,632,536 | 103,266,862 | | 146,899,398 | ||||||||||||
Germany |
12,033,147 | 35,331,949 | | 47,365,096 | ||||||||||||
Hong Kong |
7,384,732 | 19,584,015 | | 26,968,747 | ||||||||||||
Indonesia |
8,439,071 | 2,823,872 | | 11,262,943 | ||||||||||||
Ireland |
25,737,646 | 16,968,964 | | 42,706,610 | ||||||||||||
Italy |
12,184,545 | 10,823,862 | | 23,008,407 | ||||||||||||
Japan |
18,638,300 | 81,605,154 | | 100,243,454 | ||||||||||||
Malaysia |
| 3,703,344 | | 3,703,344 | ||||||||||||
Mexico |
10,748,160 | | | 10,748,160 | ||||||||||||
Netherlands |
9,260,325 | 33,494,452 | | 42,754,777 | ||||||||||||
New Zealand |
| 6,604,793 | | 6,604,793 | ||||||||||||
Norway |
| 16,694,094 | | 16,694,094 | ||||||||||||
Russia |
18,671,101 | | | 18,671,101 | ||||||||||||
Singapore |
9,276,445 | | | 9,276,445 | ||||||||||||
South Korea |
| 8,857,171 | | 8,857,171 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
80 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
|
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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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Spain |
$ | 30,759,552 | $ | 11,229,613 | | $ | 41,989,165 | |||||||||
Sweden |
18,577,577 | 15,638,906 | | 34,216,483 | ||||||||||||
Switzerland |
9,292,263 | 77,918,734 | | 87,210,997 | ||||||||||||
Taiwan |
| 6,424,811 | | 6,424,811 | ||||||||||||
Thailand |
| 7,353,195 | | 7,353,195 | ||||||||||||
United Kingdom |
96,832,561 | 96,413,752 | | 193,246,313 | ||||||||||||
United States |
5,503,424 | | | 5,503,424 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
22,346,730 | | | 22,346,730 | ||||||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | 409,955,847 | $ | 598,017,780 | | $ | 1,007,973,627 | |||||||||
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
|
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Derivative Financial Instruments1 |
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Assets: |
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Foreign currency exchange contracts |
$ | 41,414 | | | $ | 41,414 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
(84,112 | ) | $ | (17,643,402 | ) | | (17,727,514 | ) | ||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
(51,727 | ) | | | (51,727 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | (94,425 | ) | $ | (17,643,402 | ) | | $ | (17,737,827 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value. |
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Certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilties are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and/or liabilities 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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Foreign currency at value |
$ | 3,042,040 | | | $ | 3,042,040 | ||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for options written |
5,724,000 | | | 5,724,000 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Bank overdraft |
| $ | (1,358 | ) | | (1,358 | ) | |||||||||
|
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Total |
$ | 8,766,040 | $ | (1,358 | ) | | $ | 8,764,682 | ||||||||
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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, 2012, securities with a value of $9,537,865 were systematically fair valued due to significant market movements, but were not valued using systematic fair values as of October 31, 2013. Therefore, these securities were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 during the period October 31, 2012 to October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 81 |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
82 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) | |||
(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) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(d) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares/Beneficial Interest Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
26,727,621 | (5,564,442 | ) | 21,163,179 | $ | 26,417 | $ | 306 | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC, Money Market Series |
$ | 3,731,016 | $ | (3,731,016 | ) | | $ | 3,962 | |
| 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. |
| Foreign currency exchange contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Currency Purchased |
Currency Sold |
Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized Depreciation |
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USD | 47,011 | CAD | 49,164 | Deutsche Bank AG | 11/01/13 | $ | (142 | ) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Caterpillar, Inc. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 11/04/13 | 520 | $ | (520 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/04/13 | 306 | (38,097 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.50 | 11/04/13 | 307 | (23,332 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EQT Corp. |
Call | USD | 92.75 | 11/04/13 | 155 | (76 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Caterpillar, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/08/13 | 460 | (10,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 11/08/13 | 92 | (17,342 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Eni SpA |
Call | EUR | 18.00 | 11/15/13 | 125 | (65,324 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 110.00 | 11/18/13 | 100 | (13,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 11/18/13 | 110 | (2,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Allegheny Technologies, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 126 | (3,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/18/13 | 358 | (101,851 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cameron International Corp. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 100 | (500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cameron International Corp. |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 100 | (500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Caterpillar, Inc. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 744 | (1,860 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Celanese Corp., Series A |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 11/18/13 | 315 | (124,425 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 11/18/13 | 147 | (21,609 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Concho Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 11/18/13 | 150 | (12,000 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 83 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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ConocoPhillips |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 11/18/13 | 186 | $ | (26,691 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
CONSOL Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 11/18/13 | 160 | (2,400 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
The Dow Chemical Co. |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 11/18/13 | 545 | (27,795 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 614 | (89,644 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ensco PLC |
Call | USD | 57.50 | 11/18/13 | 130 | (12,675 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 206 | (39,758 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 130 | (3,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/18/13 | 263 | (84,818 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Halliburton Co. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 11/18/13 | 255 | (33,533 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Call | USD | 46.00 | 11/18/13 | 615 | (13,223 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Lundin Mining Corp. |
Call | CAD | 5.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,400 | (6,042 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 77 | (6,006 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 93 | (42,780 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Phillips 66 |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 11/18/13 | 93 | (23,482 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Praxair, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 11/18/13 | 560 | (67,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/18/13 | 202 | (82,820 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/18/13 | 290 | (24,215 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Silver Wheaton Corp. |
Call | USD | 27.00 | 11/18/13 | 132 | (462 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 97 | (5,044 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 11/18/13 | 476 | (57,751 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 11/18/13 | 778 | (21,395 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/22/13 | 91 | (6,097 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Barrick Gold Corp. |
Call | USD | 20.50 | 11/29/13 | 316 | (13,746 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Caterpillar, Inc. |
Call | USD | 86.00 | 11/29/13 | 460 | (23,460 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 121.00 | 11/29/13 | 108 | (12,852 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 12/23/13 | 135 | (4,253 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
Call | USD | 115.00 | 12/23/13 | 110 | (12,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 12/23/13 | 147 | (31,752 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cobalt International Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 27.50 | 12/23/13 | 160 | (10,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Continental Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 12/23/13 | 125 | (31,875 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 20.00 | 12/23/13 | 858 | (73,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 21.00 | 12/23/13 | 860 | (41,241 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 12/23/13 | 49 | (8,648 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 12/23/13 | 388 | (10,670 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 12/23/13 | 97 | (6,063 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
United States Steel Corp. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 12/23/13 | 139 | (16,889 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (1,411,216 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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EOG Resources, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 171.54 | 11/04/13 | 19,600 | $ | (146,128 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 11.57 | 11/04/13 | 59,500 | (83,742 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 190.49 | 11/04/13 | 10,700 | (158,365 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Range Resources Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 79.17 | 11/04/13 | 31,700 | (2,042 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vale SA ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 17.21 | 11/04/13 | 117,100 | (843 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 29.85 | 11/04/13 | 77,500 | (49,043 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Whiting Petroleum Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 56.98 | 11/04/13 | 14,800 | (146,677 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | ZAR | 198.69 | 11/05/13 | 36,000 | (4,015 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eramet |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | EUR | 81.11 | 11/05/13 | 2,200 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | EUR | 90.43 | 11/05/13 | 4,500 | (3 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
84 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Vedanta Resources PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 11.93 | 11/05/13 | 78,300 | $ | (89 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.79 | 11/06/13 | 31,700 | (2,927 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 4.66 | 11/06/13 | 40,000 | (9,649 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
International Paper Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 48.52 | 11/07/13 | 61,200 | (78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 10.76 | 11/07/13 | 4,000 | (782 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Minsur SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | PEN | 1.48 | 11/07/13 | 319,500 | (534 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ensco PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 55.18 | 11/11/13 | 11,200 | (29,441 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 28.83 | 11/11/13 | 68,400 | (18,144 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 10.57 | 11/12/13 | 31,800 | (11,594 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Newcrest Mining Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 12.32 | 11/12/13 | 110,000 | (816 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Whiting Petroleum Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 64.12 | 11/12/13 | 13,100 | (44,499 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.79 | 11/13/13 | 31,700 | (3,732 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fibria Celulose SA ADR |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 12.08 | 11/13/13 | 44,000 | (44,186 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fresnillo PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 10.36 | 11/13/13 | 41,200 | (9,731 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 36.90 | 11/13/13 | 20,800 | (7,140 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 90.36 | 11/13/13 | 1,900 | (27 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 30.04 | 11/14/13 | 34,200 | (2,671 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 18.32 | 11/21/13 | 257,000 | (420,260 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV |
Citibank N.A. | Call | MXN | 398.34 | 11/21/13 | 37,800 | (28,854 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vedanta Resources PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 11.40 | 11/21/13 | 73,000 | (10,720 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Detour Gold Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 9.09 | 11/22/13 | 22,600 | (6,344 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Olin Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 23.09 | 11/22/13 | 31,800 | (10,364 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Alcoa, Inc. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 8.54 | 11/25/13 | 43,700 | (35,968 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 43.71 | 11/25/13 | 16,400 | (23,499 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 10.57 | 11/25/13 | 31,800 | (15,987 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 109.02 | 11/25/13 | 10,700 | (10,753 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 5.18 | 11/27/13 | 19,000 | (565 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BG Group PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 12.45 | 12/02/13 | 64,000 | (48,011 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 70.69 | 12/02/13 | 33,600 | (118,059 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 83.61 | 12/02/13 | 12,700 | (14,946 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 82.93 | 12/02/13 | 7,900 | (9,677 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 77.06 | 12/02/13 | 22,800 | (28,094 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Olin Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 22.98 | 12/02/13 | 28,600 | (13,102 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Alumina Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | AUD | 1.01 | 12/03/13 | 613,800 | (27,925 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eldorado Gold Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 6.78 | 12/03/13 | 75,000 | (40,780 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class H |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 15.19 | 12/03/13 | 468,000 | (24,025 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Western Areas Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | AUD | 2.85 | 12/03/13 | 262,500 | (28,752 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Whiting Petroleum Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 61.05 | 12/03/13 | 13,000 | (85,956 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd., Class H |
UBS AG | Call | HKD | 1.84 | 12/03/13 | 1,828,000 | (13,538 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. |
UBS AG | Call | ZAR | 204.79 | 12/04/13 | 42,000 | (15,157 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 46.75 | 12/04/13 | 3,100 | (3,525 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 32.32 | 12/04/13 | 31,600 | (14,026 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 36.90 | 12/04/13 | 20,800 | (12,814 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technip SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | EUR | 90.36 | 12/04/13 | 1,900 | (169 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 4.92 | 12/06/13 | 40,000 | (5,900 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Caracal Energy, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 5.18 | 12/06/13 | 20,000 | (943 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 3.45 | 12/06/13 | 615,000 | (78,615 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 32.68 | 12/06/13 | 83,800 | (72,052 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rosetta Resources, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 55.42 | 12/06/13 | 22,100 | (155,654 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | MXN | 388.70 | 12/09/13 | 42,700 | (64,853 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 85 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Minsur SA |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | PEN | 1.27 | 12/09/13 | 319,500 | $ | (16,780 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Nevsun Resources Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 3.52 | 12/09/13 | 50,000 | (18,664 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 77.83 | 12/09/13 | 22,800 | (27,643 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anglo American PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 16.00 | 12/10/13 | 27,200 | (13,486 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.63 | 12/10/13 | 27,000 | (9,534 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Carpenter Technology Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 59.21 | 12/11/13 | 12,700 | (24,191 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Barclays Bank PLC | Call | USD | 84.92 | 12/12/13 | 22,700 | (84,074 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Anglo American Platinum Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ZAR | 437.16 | 12/12/13 | 12,400 | (10,190 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fibria Celulose SA ADR |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 12.91 | 12/12/13 | 39,300 | (24,534 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fresnillo PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 10.24 | 12/12/13 | 125,000 | (87,745 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ZAR | 125.87 | 12/12/13 | 129,500 | (67,383 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MMC Norilsk Nickel OJSC ADR |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 15.90 | 12/12/13 | 23,800 | (4,092 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 106.79 | 12/12/13 | 12,100 | (25,537 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Alcoa, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 9.57 | 12/13/13 | 47,400 | (11,664 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Kazakhmys PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 2.58 | 12/13/13 | 94,000 | (24,381 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 83.61 | 12/16/13 | 12,700 | (19,853 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BG Group PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | GBP | 12.11 | 12/17/13 | 57,500 | (71,338 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.66 | 12/17/13 | 27,000 | (8,422 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Mondi PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 11.26 | 12/17/13 | 83,000 | (45,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Iluka Resources Ltd. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | AUD | 10.18 | 12/18/13 | 286,400 | (150,644 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OZ Minerals Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | AUD | 3.86 | 12/18/13 | 139,000 | (10,474 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 32.32 | 12/18/13 | 31,600 | (18,803 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 3.45 | 12/19/13 | 615,000 | (93,126 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hess Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 81.26 | 12/19/13 | 41,300 | (101,777 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 32.68 | 12/19/13 | 83,800 | (92,587 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 30.64 | 12/19/13 | 34,200 | (15,189 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Citibank N.A. | Call | GBP | 2.78 | 1/03/14 | 47,000 | (10,064 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV |
Citibank N.A. | Call | MXN | 378.39 | 1/06/14 | 36,200 | (88,830 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Minsur SA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | PEN | 1.38 | 1/06/14 | 319,500 | (10,853 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Minsur SA |
Credit Suisse International | Call | PEN | 1.35 | 1/22/14 | 319,500 | (13,390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (3,417,351 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
86 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:
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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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Chemicals |
$ | 85,507,159 | | | $ | 85,507,159 | ||||||||||
Containers & Packaging |
14,630,030 | | | 14,630,030 | ||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services |
31,704,228 | $ | 2,471,842 | | 34,176,070 | |||||||||||
Machinery |
24,171,960 | | | 24,171,960 | ||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
84,793,908 | 116,591,625 | | 201,385,533 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
155,711,580 | 13,714,602 | | 169,426,182 | ||||||||||||
Paper & Forest Products |
18,720,705 | 4,241,034 | | 22,961,739 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
13,494,560 | | | 13,494,560 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
21,163,179 | | | 21,163,179 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 449,897,309 | $ | 137,019,103 | | $ | 586,916,412 | |||||||||
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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 |
$ | (1,345,814 | ) | $ | (3,482,753 | ) | | $ | (4,828,567 | ) | ||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
(142 | ) | | | (142 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | (1,345,956 | ) | $ | (3,482,753 | ) | | $ | (4,828,709 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value. |
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Certain of the Trusts assets are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
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Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 62,898 | | | $ | 62,898 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
98,922 | | | 98,922 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 161,820 | | | $ | 161,820 | ||||||||||
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There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 87 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | 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) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(d) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
7,260,037 | 22,156,918 | 29,416,955 | $ | 15,215 | $ | 142 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
88 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
| Investments in issuers (whereby the Trust] held 5% or more of the companies outstanding securities) that were considered to be an affiliate during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Shares Purchased |
Shares Sold |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Value at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Loss |
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Prospect Global Resources, Inc. 1 |
2,884,615 | | (2,884,615 | ) | | | | $ | (6,700,693 | ) |
1 | No longer an affiliated company or held by the Trust 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. |
| Foreign currency exchange contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Currency Purchased |
Currency Sold |
Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
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USD | 61,376 | CAD | 64,213 | The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 11/01/13 | $ | (211 | ) | ||||||||||||||
USD | 13,755 | GBP | 8,577 | Deutsche Bank Securities Corp. | 11/01/13 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (209 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Rayonier, Inc. |
Call | USD | 56.00 | 11/04/13 | 123 | $ | | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 88.00 | 11/08/13 | 533 | (100,470 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 67.50 | 11/18/13 | 422 | (145,590 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 11/18/13 | 526 | (80,215 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Bunge Ltd. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 400 | (33,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. |
Call | USD | 220.00 | 11/18/13 | 75 | (23,438 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 11/18/13 | 385 | (56,595 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 35.00 | 11/18/13 | 956 | (184,508 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 440 | (11,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 11/18/13 | 347 | (11,815 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. |
Call | CAD | 32.00 | 11/18/13 | 200 | (5,755 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. |
Call | CAD | 33.00 | 11/18/13 | 200 | (1,630 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 119 | (357 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 11/18/13 | 736 | (27,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Southwestern Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 995 | (51,740 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 126 | (19,215 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 22.00 | 11/18/13 | 1,600 | (16,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Rayonier, Inc. |
Call | USD | 57.25 | 11/21/13 | 40 | (157 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BP PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 11/22/13 | 985 | (248,712 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 11/22/13 | 534 | (35,778 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 121.00 | 11/29/13 | 275 | (32,725 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BP PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 12/06/13 | 650 | (227,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 42.00 | 12/23/13 | 525 | (50,138 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR |
Call | USD | 75.00 | 12/23/13 | 315 | (19,845 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 21.00 | 12/23/13 | 1,300 | (11,845 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Chevron Corp. |
Call | USD | 120.00 | 12/23/13 | 385 | (83,160 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 20.00 | 12/23/13 | 1,032 | (88,586 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 21.00 | 12/23/13 | 1,032 | (49,489 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. |
Call | USD | 36.00 | 12/23/13 | 245 | (43,242 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 12/23/13 | 119 | (952 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 12/23/13 | 1,159 | (31,872 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 89 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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Southwestern Energy Co. |
Call | USD | 39.00 | 12/23/13 | 995 | $ | (62,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp. |
Call | USD | 22.00 | 12/23/13 | 300 | (3,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. |
Call | USD | 43.00 | 1/20/14 | 525 | (54,862 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (1,813,729 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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AGCO Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 62.02 | 11/04/13 | 71,300 | $ | (23 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 21.48 | 11/04/13 | 50,000 | (15 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Syngenta AG |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | CHF | 375.14 | 11/05/13 | 21,200 | (8,058 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vedanta Resources PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 11.93 | 11/05/13 | 69,700 | (79 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.79 | 11/06/13 | 125,600 | (11,597 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nestle SA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | CHF | 63.83 | 11/06/13 | 28,000 | (52,091 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 21.94 | 11/07/13 | 60,000 | (219 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 28.83 | 11/11/13 | 35,800 | (9,497 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.79 | 11/13/13 | 125,600 | (14,788 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 30.04 | 11/14/13 | 17,900 | (1,398 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cosan Ltd., Class A |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 15.72 | 11/20/13 | 56,000 | (33,162 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vedanta Resources PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 11.40 | 11/21/13 | 22,000 | (3,231 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CNH Industrial NV |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 12.45 | 11/22/13 | 278,100 | (27,576 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 43.71 | 11/25/13 | 62,800 | (89,985 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ingredion, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 67.82 | 11/25/13 | 25,000 | (19,662 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 109.02 | 11/25/13 | 42,400 | (42,611 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ConocoPhillips |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 70.69 | 12/02/13 | 137,200 | (482,076 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 83.61 | 12/02/13 | 22,700 | (26,715 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eni SpA ADR |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 49.57 | 12/02/13 | 49,300 | (87,638 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Statoil ASA |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | NOK | 137.25 | 12/02/13 | 243,200 | (203,990 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.68 | 12/04/13 | 233,000 | (64,916 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
The Mosaic Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 46.75 | 12/04/13 | 26,900 | (30,591 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 32.32 | 12/04/13 | 77,900 | (34,577 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yara International ASA |
Citibank N.A. | Call | NOK | 246.46 | 12/04/13 | 34,500 | (75,262 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | CAD | 47.69 | 12/05/13 | 34,200 | (5,454 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total SA ADR |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | Call | USD | 62.75 | 12/05/13 | 39,500 | (23,243 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 3.45 | 12/06/13 | 418,500 | (53,496 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 42.46 | 12/09/13 | 36,800 | (96,707 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ingredion, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 67.82 | 12/09/13 | 25,000 | (28,340 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 31.06 | 12/09/13 | 30,500 | (35,861 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nevsun Resources Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | CAD | 3.52 | 12/09/13 | 110,000 | (41,060 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.63 | 12/10/13 | 116,500 | (41,136 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cosan Ltd., Class A |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | USD | 16.53 | 12/10/13 | 63,800 | (22,588 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agrium, Inc. |
Barclays Bank PLC | Call | USD | 84.92 | 12/12/13 | 26,300 | (97,407 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fresnillo PLC |
UBS AG | Call | GBP | 10.24 | 12/12/13 | 115,000 | (80,725 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MMC Norilsk Nickel OJSC ADR |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | USD | 15.90 | 12/12/13 | 139,300 | (23,953 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Monsanto Co. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 106.79 | 12/12/13 | 42,700 | (90,117 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rio Tinto PLC ADR |
UBS AG | Call | USD | 50.09 | 12/12/13 | 73,600 | (150,112 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deere & Co. |
Credit Suisse International | Call | USD | 83.61 | 12/16/13 | 22,700 | (35,485 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Bunge Ltd. |
Citibank N.A. | Call | USD | 79.17 | 12/17/13 | 13,200 | (47,219 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.66 | 12/17/13 | 116,500 | (36,337 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Series H |
Citibank N.A. | Call | HKD | 24.26 | 12/18/13 | 359,000 | (32,048 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
90 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts |
Market Value |
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Inpex Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | JPY | 1,175.70 | 12/18/13 | 322,000 | $ | (83,385 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 32.32 | 12/18/13 | 77,900 | (46,353 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Glencore Xstrata PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 3.45 | 12/19/13 | 418,500 | (63,371 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Hess Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | USD | 85.83 | 12/19/13 | 78,800 | (66,100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Israel Chemicals Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG | Call | ILS | 30.55 | 12/19/13 | 166,500 | (68,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B |
UBS AG | Call | CAD | 30.64 | 12/19/13 | 17,900 | (7,950 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Eni SpA ADR |
Bank of America N.A. | Call | USD | 50.73 | 1/06/14 | 33,400 | (52,238 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Goldman Sachs International | Call | GBP | 2.84 | 1/10/14 | 116,500 | (20,544 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cairn Energy PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | Call | GBP | 2.88 | 1/22/14 | 116,500 | (14,290 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (2,683,485 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 October 31, 2013:
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 |
$ | 57,428,492 | $ | 32,729,159 | | $ | 90,157,651 | |||||||||
Food Products |
34,224,409 | 5,779,842 | | 40,004,251 | ||||||||||||
Machinery |
31,868,183 | | | 31,868,183 | ||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
100,294,272 | 28,628,452 | | 128,922,724 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
280,288,037 | 39,374,511 | | 319,662,548 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
5,301,032 | | | 5,301,032 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
29,416,955 | | | 29,416,955 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 538,821,380 | $ | 106,511,964 | | $ | 645,333,344 | |||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 91 |
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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Assets: |
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Foreign currency exchange contracts |
$ | 2 | | | $ | 2 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Equity contracts |
(1,586,072 | ) | $ | (2,911,142 | ) | | (4,497,214 | ) | ||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
(211 | ) | | | (211 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | (1,586,281 | ) | $ | (2,911,142 | ) | | $ | (4,497,423 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized apprecition/ depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value. |
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Certain of the Trusts assets are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, 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 |
$ | 184,759 | | | $ | 184,759 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency at value |
61,422 | | | 61,422 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 246,181 | | | $ | 246,181 | ||||||||||
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There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
92 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) | |||
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 93 |
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) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Represents the current yield as of report date. |
(d) | Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the year ended October 31, 2013, 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, 2012 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at October 31, 2013 |
Income | Realized Gain |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class |
7,229,592 | 8,490,410 | 15,720,002 | $ | 8,916 | $ | 214 |
| 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 October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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American Tower Corp. |
Call | USD | 76.00 | 11/04/13 | 275 | $ | (93,500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Atlantia SpA |
Call | EUR | 16.00 | 11/15/13 | 117 | (25,534 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Enel Green Power SpA |
Call | EUR | 1.70 | 11/15/13 | 165 | (22,100 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Snam SpA |
Call | EUR | 3.90 | 11/15/13 | 120 | (1,232 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA |
Call | EUR | 3.60 | 11/15/13 | 9 | (3,666 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
AltaGas Ltd. |
Call | CAD | 37.00 | 11/18/13 | 25 | (4,256 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
American Tower Corp. |
Call | USD | 77.50 | 11/18/13 | 275 | (66,688 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Aqua America, Inc. |
Call | USD | 25.00 | 11/18/13 | 20 | (1,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Atlas Pipeline Partners LP |
Call | USD | 38.00 | 11/18/13 | 150 | (11,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 44.00 | 11/18/13 | 150 | (36,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 11/18/13 | 82 | (3,280 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Call | USD | 65.00 | 11/18/13 | 491 | (22,095 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Enterprise Products Partners LP |
Call | USD | 62.50 | 11/18/13 | 48 | (6,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ITC Holdings Corp. |
Call | USD | 95.00 | 11/18/13 | 170 | (102,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MarkWest Energy Partners LP |
Call | USD | 70.00 | 11/18/13 | 108 | (46,980 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 82.50 | 11/18/13 | 84 | (23,310 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 85.00 | 11/18/13 | 183 | (20,588 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Plains All American Pipeline LP |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 11/18/13 | 50 | (250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SBA Communications Corp., Class A |
Call | USD | 80.00 | 11/18/13 | 40 | (30,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
TransCanada Corp. |
Call | CAD | 46.00 | 11/18/13 | 264 | (32,030 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 47.00 | 11/18/13 | 142 | (50,410 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 49.00 | 11/18/13 | 282 | (47,799 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Western Gas Partners LP |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 11/18/13 | 100 | (12,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 11/22/13 | 206 | (22,042 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
94 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
| Exchange-traded options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Atlantia SpA |
Call | EUR | 16.50 | 12/20/13 | 46 | $ | (16,030 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Atlantia SpA |
Call | EUR | 17.00 | 12/20/13 | 47 | (3,857 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. |
Call | USD | 72.50 | 12/23/13 | 389 | (30,148 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Edison International |
Call | USD | 50.00 | 12/23/13 | 446 | (28,990 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Energy Transfer Partners LP |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 12/23/13 | 53 | (9,275 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Magellan Midstream Partners LP |
Call | USD | 60.00 | 12/23/13 | 200 | (31,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MPLX LP |
Call | USD | 40.00 | 12/23/13 | 200 | (9,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Call | USD | 87.50 | 12/23/13 | 183 | (14,640 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NiSource, Inc. |
Call | USD | 32.00 | 12/23/13 | 305 | (16,012 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PPL Corp. |
Call | USD | 31.00 | 12/23/13 | 290 | (10,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
SBA Communications Corp., Class A |
Call | USD | 90.00 | 12/23/13 | 42 | (5,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Time Warner Cable, Inc. |
Call | USD | 125.00 | 12/23/13 | 100 | (31,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. |
Call | USD | 52.50 | 12/23/13 | 70 | (3,185 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Energy Transfer Partners LP |
Call | USD | 55.00 | 1/20/14 | 50 | (5,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (899,472 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Genesis Energy LP |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 50.74 | 11/04/13 | 51,000 | $ | (28,940 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 28.18 | 11/04/13 | 19,400 | (31,126 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MPLX LP |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 37.04 | 11/04/13 | 3,200 | (701 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 81.65 | 11/04/13 | 8,400 | (26,099 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 28.71 | 11/04/13 | 20,900 | (5,560 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Xylem, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 27.91 | 11/04/13 | 28,700 | (189,047 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
E.ON SE |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | EUR | 14.05 | 11/05/13 | 13,700 | (191 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 52.06 | 11/05/13 | 5,000 | (33,410 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 54.26 | 11/05/13 | 8,400 | (31,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
National Grid PLC |
UBS AG |
Call | GBP | 7.55 | 11/05/13 | 85,500 | (39,494 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EQT Midstream Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 50.28 | 11/07/13 | 19,200 | (46,494 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
DTE Energy Co. |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 67.16 | 11/10/13 | 8,800 | (18,458 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 28.39 | 11/11/13 | 16,700 | (24,468 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NRG Energy, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 28.37 | 11/11/13 | 25,100 | (16,888 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NRG Yield, Inc., Class A |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 32.31 | 11/11/13 | 17,000 | (53,111 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CMS Energy Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 26.29 | 11/12/13 | 50,000 | (63,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sydney Airport |
UBS AG |
Call | AUD | 4.02 | 11/12/13 | 209,200 | (35,457 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Transurban Group |
UBS AG |
Call | AUD | 6.94 | 11/12/13 | 384,900 | (67,463 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
BT Group PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 3.48 | 11/13/13 | 412,500 | (201,900 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cleco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 46.12 | 11/13/13 | 6,500 | (3,175 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Groupe Eurotunnel SA |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 6.96 | 11/13/13 | 32,700 | (11,063 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Severn Trent PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 17.33 | 11/13/13 | 4,600 | (9,652 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunoco Logistics Partners LP |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 67.00 | 11/15/13 | 20,000 | (75,174 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Energy Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 40.05 | 11/15/13 | 41,000 | (84,460 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Delek Logistics Partners LP |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 30.35 | 11/20/13 | 13,400 | (16,554 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sempra Energy |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 91.50 | 11/20/13 | 6,500 | (9,053 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Abertis Infraestructuras SA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | EUR | 14.74 | 11/21/13 | 117,100 | (166,302 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CCR SA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | BRL | 18.12 | 11/21/13 | 78,000 | (24,720 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Centrica PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 3.79 | 11/21/13 | 53,000 | (313 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | BRL | 36.03 | 11/21/13 | 46,000 | (22,448 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 95 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (continued) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Tractebel Energia SA |
UBS AG |
Call | BRL | 37.00 | 11/21/13 | 19,500 | $ | (11,213 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 67.00 | 11/22/13 | 16,700 | (78,991 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Northeast Utilities |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 41.61 | 11/22/13 | 19,800 | (29,337 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 41.20 | 11/25/13 | 12,600 | (21,067 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 24.76 | 11/25/13 | 30,600 | (13,910 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NRG Energy, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 28.37 | 11/25/13 | 25,100 | (24,305 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tesoro Logistics LP |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 57.32 | 11/25/13 | 10,500 | (2,410 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 41.26 | 12/02/13 | 20,000 | (32,200 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Comcast Corp., Special Class A |
Credit Suisse International |
Call | USD | 43.47 | 12/02/13 | 8,300 | (29,614 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ferrovial SA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 13.97 | 12/02/13 | 29,000 | (22,444 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NorthWestern Corp. |
Credit Suisse International |
Call | USD | 45.68 | 12/02/13 | 2,100 | (1,491 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AltaGas Ltd. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | CAD | 36.83 | 12/03/13 | 7,000 | (13,645 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enbridge, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 41.29 | 12/03/13 | 56,700 | (122,611 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MarkWest Energy Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 75.04 | 12/03/13 | 16,700 | (22,003 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Spark Infrastructure Group |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | AUD | 1.69 | 12/03/13 | 238,200 | (10,945 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aeroports de Paris |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 78.91 | 12/04/13 | 5,100 | (13,306 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 3.93 | 12/04/13 | 57,600 | (12,227 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Groupe Eurotunnel SA |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 6.96 | 12/04/13 | 32,700 | (16,373 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Groupe Eurotunnel SA |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 7.20 | 12/04/13 | 56,000 | (16,725 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
National Grid PLC |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | GBP | 7.45 | 12/04/13 | 193,000 | (120,441 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Swisscom AG |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | CHF | 437.58 | 12/04/13 | 760 | (22,627 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vinci SA |
UBS AG |
Call | EUR | 48.23 | 12/04/13 | 3,700 | (2,344 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 64.03 | 12/05/13 | 5,000 | (4,478 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Access Midstream Partners LP |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 47.86 | 12/06/13 | 12,400 | (70,382 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Electric Power Co., Inc. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 44.05 | 12/06/13 | 13,100 | (36,536 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Plains All American Pipeline LP |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 51.89 | 12/06/13 | 26,500 | (25,164 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 34.22 | 12/06/13 | 6,700 | (1,503 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 33.51 | 12/06/13 | 3,400 | (1,541 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 43.69 | 12/09/13 | 16,000 | (6,278 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
UBS AG |
Call | BRL | 35.88 | 12/09/13 | 35,700 | (24,539 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tesoro Logistics LP |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 57.43 | 12/09/13 | 10,600 | (4,277 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tractebel Energia SA |
UBS AG |
Call | BRL | 37.00 | 12/09/13 | 19,500 | (12,696 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aeroports de Paris |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 77.26 | 12/10/13 | 5,100 | (20,692 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 57.39 | 12/10/13 | 5,700 | (9,443 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Telenor ASA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | NOK | 140.69 | 12/10/13 | 86,900 | (72,582 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
AltaGas Ltd. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | CAD | 35.75 | 12/11/13 | 11,500 | (35,378 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Centrica PLC |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | GBP | 3.64 | 12/11/13 | 55,000 | (3,288 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Magellan Midstream Partners LP |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 58.78 | 12/11/13 | 14,300 | (26,759 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 28.48 | 12/11/13 | 14,700 | (23,891 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
OGE Energy Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 36.07 | 12/11/13 | 18,600 | (34,049 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ONEOK Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 53.37 | 12/11/13 | 8,100 | (12,244 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
ONEOK Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 55.77 | 12/11/13 | 19,600 | (10,602 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Sempra Energy |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 88.06 | 12/11/13 | 20,000 | (94,795 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Westar Energy, Inc. |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
Call | USD | 30.68 | 12/11/13 | 32,000 | (36,678 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Aqua America, Inc. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 24.70 | 12/12/13 | 20,500 | (17,889 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Enterprise Products Partners LP |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 61.88 | 12/12/13 | 36,600 | (78,329 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Northeast Utilities |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 41.73 | 12/12/13 | 6,400 | (7,771 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NRG Yield, Inc., Class A |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 36.02 | 12/12/13 | 39,100 | (39,663 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
96 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
| Over-the-counter options written as of October 31, 2013 were as follows: (concluded) |
Description | Counterparty | Put/ Call |
Strike Price |
Expiration Date |
Contracts | Market Value |
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Vinci SA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 47.97 | 12/12/13 | 34,800 | $ | (30,266 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 25.45 | 12/13/13 | 23,900 | (9,240 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CMS Energy Corp. |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 28.29 | 12/13/13 | 45,400 | (15,181 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Severn Trent PLC |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | GBP | 18.94 | 12/13/13 | 4,600 | (2,373 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 41.15 | 12/16/13 | 16,200 | (28,939 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pembina Pipeline Corp. |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | CAD | 34.52 | 12/16/13 | 30,600 | (13,243 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
EDP Renovaveis SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 3.93 | 12/17/13 | 57,600 | (13,107 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
National Grid PLC |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | GBP | 7.38 | 12/17/13 | 78,700 | (57,416 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tesoro Logistics LP |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | USD | 58.25 | 12/17/13 | 11,100 | (4,125 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | USD | 34.05 | 12/18/13 | 47,400 | (16,900 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ferrovial SA |
Deutsche Bank AG |
Call | EUR | 13.97 | 12/19/13 | 29,000 | (18,938 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Ferrovial SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | EUR | 14.13 | 12/19/13 | 48,000 | (28,361 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
UBS AG |
Call | BRL | 38.66 | 1/06/14 | 19,000 | (7,586 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
NorthWestern Corp. |
Goldman Sachs International |
Call | USD | 47.79 | 1/06/14 | 21,300 | (78,790 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tractebel Energia SA |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
Call | BRL | 37.76 | 1/06/14 | 43,500 | (23,701 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cleco Corp. |
Citibank N.A. |
Call | USD | 47.92 | 1/08/14 | 6,500 | (25,683 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
CMS Energy Corp. |
UBS AG |
Call | USD | 28.29 | 1/10/14 | 45,400 | (22,712 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA |
UBS AG | Call | BRL | 38.66 | 1/15/14 | 19,000 | (8,503 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (3,092,966 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 97 |
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 October 31, 2013:
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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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Construction & Engineering |
| $ | 12,836,577 | | $ | 12,836,577 | ||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
$ | 9,778,736 | 14,205,419 | | 23,984,155 | |||||||||||
Electric Utilities |
56,998,458 | 2,333,150 | | 59,331,608 | ||||||||||||
Gas Utilities |
3,568,140 | | | 3,568,140 | ||||||||||||
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders |
9,021,307 | 3,886,025 | | 12,907,332 | ||||||||||||
Machinery |
2,918,700 | | | 2,918,700 | ||||||||||||
Media |
7,692,025 | | | 7,692,025 | ||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities |
55,788,478 | 13,540,858 | | 69,329,336 | ||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
76,518,356 | | | 76,518,356 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
12,473,820 | | | 12,473,820 | ||||||||||||
Transportation Infrastructure |
4,992,862 | 41,299,374 | | 46,292,236 | ||||||||||||
Water Utilities |
13,276,608 | 788,039 | | 14,064,647 | ||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services |
2,073,039 | | | 2,073,039 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
15,720,002 | | | 15,720,002 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 270,820,531 | $ | 88,889,442 | | $ | 359,709,973 | |||||||||
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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 |
$ | (827,052 | ) | $ | (3,165,386 | ) | | $ | (3,992,438 | ) | ||||||
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1 Derivative financial instruments are options written, which are shown at value. |
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Certain of the Trusts assets and/or liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
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Assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 1,495,501 | | | $ | 1,495,501 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Bank overdraft on foreign currency at value |
| $ | (990,610 | ) | | (990,610 | ) | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 1,495,501 | $ | (990,610 | ) | | $ | 504,891 | ||||||||
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There were no transfers between Levels during the year ended October 31, 2013.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
98 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities |
October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Trust (BQY) |
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
BlackRock Fund, Inc. (CII) |
BlackRock Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
BlackRock Global Trust (BOE) |
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Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments at value unaffiliated1 |
$ | 83,086,762 | $ | 108,120,626 | $ | 843,341,931 | $ | 665,780,729 | $ | 1,597,602,814 | $ | 1,157,094,384 | ||||||||||||
Investments at value affiliated2 |
3,708,345 | 7,688,865 | 60,810,523 | 20,482,532 | 48,920,346 | 36,387,584 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash |
| | 2,930 | | 7,623 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for options written |
| 100,000 | | 700,000 | 100,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency at value3 |
21,069 | | 108,032 | 2,068,537 | 1,487 | 4,043,358 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments sold receivable |
1,301,416 | 2,172,867 | 44,196,487 | 10,323,458 | 6,949,990 | 26,540,407 | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividends receivable affiliated |
78 | 252 | 1,744 | 474 | 1,120 | 344 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts |
| | | 15,057 | | 17,814 | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividends receivable |
153,599 | 108,494 | 538,175 | 154,135 | 1,601,275 | 2,274,725 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other assets |
2,469 | 6,038 | 18,193 | 5,777 | 30,863 | 398,326 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
88,273,738 | 118,197,142 | 949,018,015 | 699,530,699 | 1,655,215,518 | 1,226,756,942 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank overdraft |
| 7 | | 119,260 | | 295 | ||||||||||||||||||
Bank overdraft on foreign currency at value3 |
| 618,881 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments purchased payable |
181,173 | 847,381 | 44,934,368 | 12,726,441 | 38,689,050 | 46,021,904 | ||||||||||||||||||
Options written at value4 |
928,492 | 1,360,268 | 6,017,213 | 10,388,428 | 20,305,989 | 19,864,084 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees payable |
54,193 | 112,148 | 907,321 | 477,426 | 1,075,427 | 972,661 | ||||||||||||||||||
Officers and Trustees fees payable |
14,169 | 596 | 330,629 | 63,576 | 603,508 | 477,974 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts |
19 | | | 12,054 | | 11,552 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other accrued expenses payable |
112,343 | 120,221 | 193,614 | 271,495 | 318,168 | 336,205 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
1,290,389 | 3,059,502 | 52,383,145 | 24,058,680 | 60,992,142 | 67,684,675 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net Assets |
$ | 86,983,349 | $ | 115,137,640 | $ | 896,634,870 | $ | 675,472,019 | $ | 1,594,223,376 | $ | 1,159,072,267 | ||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income |
183,768 | | (2,782,487 | ) | (37,256 | ) | (600,773 | ) | (2,479,284 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) |
(3,797,499 | ) | (61,924,065 | ) | 72,409,388 | (121,133,746 | ) | (187,849,755 | ) | (127,775,094 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
7,645,237 | 4,596,929 | 155,263,119 | 74,208,959 | 184,845,102 | 135,019,170 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net Assets |
$ | 86,983,349 | $ | 115,137,640 | $ | 896,634,870 | $ | 675,472,019 | $ | 1,594,223,376 | $ | 1,159,072,267 | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value5,6 |
$ | 14.42 | $ | 9.16 | $ | 30.12 | $ | 15.31 | $ | 8.88 | $ | 16.68 | ||||||||||||
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1 Investments at cost unaffiliated |
$ | 75,056,706 | $ | 103,360,445 | $ | 690,535,649 | $ | 587,300,794 | $ | 1,404,900,335 | $ | 1,017,990,297 | ||||||||||||
2 Investments at cost affiliated |
$ | 3,708,345 | $ | 7,688,865 | $ | 60,810,523 | $ | 20,482,532 | $ | 48,920,346 | $ | 36,387,584 | ||||||||||||
3 Foreign currency at cost |
$ | 21,053 | $ | (625,526 | ) | $ | 108,033 | $ | 2,071,961 | $ | 1,439 | $ | 3,876,556 | |||||||||||
4 Premiums received |
$ | 543,360 | $ | 1,199,341 | $ | 8,474,085 | $ | 6,091,953 | $ | 12,448,564 | $ | 15,614,350 | ||||||||||||
5 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
6 Shares outstanding, 200 million shares authorized, $0.10 par value |
| | | 44,121,400 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 99 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded) |
October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Sciences Trust (BME) |
BlackRock Trust (BGY) |
BlackRock Real Asset Trust (BCF) |
BlackRock Trust (BCX)1 |
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
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Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investments at value unaffiliated2 |
$ | 270,567,594 | $ | 985,626,897 | $ | 565,753,233 | $ | 615,916,389 | $ | 343,989,971 | ||||||||||
Investments at value affiliated3 |
1,144,662 | 22,346,730 | 21,163,179 | 29,416,955 | 15,720,002 | |||||||||||||||
Cash |
| | 62,898 | 184,759 | 1,495,501 | |||||||||||||||
Cash pledged as collateral for options written |
| 5,724,000 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency at value4 |
2,498 | 3,042,040 | 98,922 | 61,422 | | |||||||||||||||
Investments sold receivable |
1,915,222 | 21,723,160 | 7,585,035 | 6,406,207 | 2,811,070 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends receivable affiliated |
93 | 381 | 717 | 636 | 508 | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts |
| 41,414 | | 2 | | |||||||||||||||
Dividends receivable |
337,823 | 2,430,240 | 894,698 | 990,050 | 1,164,488 | |||||||||||||||
Other assets |
6,198 | 42,240 | 19,495 | 3,957 | 2,283 | |||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
273,974,090 | 1,040,977,102 | 595,578,177 | 652,980,377 | 365,183,823 | |||||||||||||||
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Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bank overdraft |
| 1,358 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Bank overdraft on foreign currency at value4 |
| | | | 990,610 | |||||||||||||||
Investments purchased payable |
843,487 | 25,910,897 | 4,074,852 | 17,067,103 | 8,398,246 | |||||||||||||||
Options written at value5 |
2,608,688 | 17,727,514 | 4,828,567 | 4,497,214 | 3,992,438 | |||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees payable |
227,433 | 792,798 | 566,271 | 529,706 | 292,050 | |||||||||||||||
Officers and Trustees fees payable |
17,225 | 421,944 | 267,904 | 3,138 | 1,787 | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts |
| 51,727 | 142 | 211 | | |||||||||||||||
Other accrued expenses payable |
115,758 | 335,300 | 206,963 | 265,512 | 183,404 | |||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
3,812,591 | 45,241,538 | 9,944,699 | 22,362,884 | 13,858,535 | |||||||||||||||
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Net Assets |
$ | 270,161,499 | $ | 995,735,564 | $ | 585,633,478 | $ | 630,617,493 | $ | 351,325,288 | ||||||||||
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Net Assets Consist of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital |
$ | 180,799,761 | $ | 1,421,001,423 | $ | 621,054,142 | $ | 765,766,937 | $ | 310,378,484 | ||||||||||
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income |
466,794 | (2,109,861 | ) | (3,635,115 | ) | (4,416,905 | ) | 1,564,553 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) |
13,211,520 | (561,302,152 | ) | (106,792,082 | ) | (132,348,002 | ) | (5,351,025 | ) | |||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
75,683,424 | 138,146,154 | 75,006,533 | 1,615,463 | 44,733,276 | |||||||||||||||
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Net Assets |
$ | 270,161,499 | $ | 995,735,564 | $ | 585,633,478 | $ | 630,617,493 | $ | 351,325,288 | ||||||||||
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Net asset value6 |
$ | 34.92 | $ | 9.05 | $ | 10.24 | $ | 13.54 | $ | 20.78 | ||||||||||
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1 Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
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2 Investments at cost unaffiliated |
$ | 195,532,251 | $ | 843,417,766 | $ | 490,777,341 | $ | 614,055,201 | $ | 297,390,849 | ||||||||||
3 Investments at cost affiliated |
$ | 1,144,662 | $ | 22,346,730 | $ | 21,163,179 | $ | 29,416,955 | $ | 15,720,002 | ||||||||||
4 Foreign currency at cost |
$ | 2,488 | $ | 3,050,739 | $ | 98,920 | $ | 61,422 | $ | (985,067 | ) | |||||||||
5 Premiums received |
$ | 3,252,861 | $ | 13,626,299 | $ | 4,859,346 | $ | 4,250,223 | $ | 2,144,575 | ||||||||||
6 Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value |
7,737,048 | 109,989,277 | 57,173,280 | 46,575,310 | 16,906,964 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
100 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Statements of Operations |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 | 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 Trust (BOE) |
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Investment Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends unaffiliated |
$ | 2,946,763 | $ | 3,007,022 | $ | 14,325,859 | $ | 19,804,159 | $ | 46,813,221 | $ | 21,003,953 | ||||||||||||
Foreign taxes withheld |
(78,882 | ) | (222,119 | ) | (456,322 | ) | (264,034 | ) | (658,205 | ) | (1,020,188 | ) | ||||||||||||
Dividends affiliated |
2,852 | 6,505 | 22,416 | 20,172 | 58,501 | 31,928 | ||||||||||||||||||
Securities lending affiliated |
| 878 | 1,338 | | 202 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income affiliated |
28,489 | | | 13,547 | | 73,658 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total income |
2,899,222 | 2,792,286 | 13,893,291 | 19,573,844 | 46,213,719 | 20,089,351 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory |
625,090 | 1,398,810 | 9,982,089 | 5,412,797 | 12,471,024 | 10,841,283 | ||||||||||||||||||
Custodian |
102,211 | 120,907 | 124,033 | 82,675 | 213,335 | 305,699 | ||||||||||||||||||
Professional |
49,704 | 58,640 | 84,789 | 182,281 | 155,124 | 114,083 | ||||||||||||||||||
Transfer agent |
26,814 | 31,922 | 113,365 | 111,073 | 222,072 | 156,994 | ||||||||||||||||||
Officer and Trustees |
8,135 | 10,390 | 87,567 | 63,259 | 163,917 | 120,634 | ||||||||||||||||||
Printing |
5,520 | 7,424 | 41,834 | 33,885 | 82,470 | 47,814 | ||||||||||||||||||
Registration |
4,823 | 301 | 104 | 11,239 | 47,291 | 44,189 | ||||||||||||||||||
Insurance |
3,878 | 6,282 | 35,755 | 18,794 | 53,269 | 33,254 | ||||||||||||||||||
Licensing |
125,018 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous |
38,891 | 39,323 | 19,810 | 11,691 | 31,312 | 65,446 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total expenses |
990,084 | 1,673,999 | 10,489,346 | 5,927,694 | 13,439,814 | 11,729,396 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less fees waived by Manager |
(2,541 | ) | (29,088 | ) | (83,849 | ) | (15,883 | ) | (42,175 | ) | (23,023 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
987,543 | 1,644,911 | 10,405,497 | 5,911,811 | 13,397,639 | 11,706,373 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
1,911,679 | 1,147,375 | 3,487,794 | 13,662,033 | 32,816,080 | 8,382,978 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: |
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Investments unaffiliated |
3,169,309 | (577,211 | ) | 137,626,191 | 18,382,711 | 72,038,592 | 82,297,459 | |||||||||||||||||
Investments affiliated |
| | (6,700,693 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Capital gain distributions received from affiliated investment companies |
19 | 77 | 108 | 347 | 660 | 395 | ||||||||||||||||||
Options written |
1,415,858 | 2,068,698 | 6,646,382 | 22,994,600 | 45,600,260 | 28,294,879 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions |
30,202 | 24,424 | (85,498 | ) | 209,076 | (15,873 | ) | (640,843 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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4,615,388 | 1,515,988 | 137,486,490 | 41,586,734 | 117,623,639 | 109,951,890 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: |
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Investments unaffiliated |
5,557,844 | 7,074,952 | 33,868,726 | 57,021,683 | 65,870,893 | 93,108,923 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments affiliated |
| | (447,115 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Options written |
(619,809 | ) | (455,665 | ) | (1,998,026 | ) | (6,538,597 | ) | (11,675,521 | ) | (6,932,167 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translations |
3,124 | (2,224 | ) | 1,515 | 28,701 | 2,589 | (31,656 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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4,941,159 | 6,617,063 | 31,425,100 | 50,511,787 | 54,197,961 | 86,145,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Total realized and unrealized gain |
9,556,547 | 8,133,051 | 168,911,590 | 92,098,521 | 171,821,600 | 196,096,990 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 11,468,226 | $ | 9,280,426 | $ | 172,399,384 | $ | 105,760,554 | $ | 204,637,680 | $ | 204,479,968 | ||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 101 |
Statements of Operations (concluded) |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
BlackRock Trust (BGY) |
BlackRock Trust (BCF) |
BlackRock Trust (BCX)1 |
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
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Investment Income | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends unaffiliated |
$ | 3,790,560 | $ | 25,816,433 | $ | 13,635,357 | $ | 19,274,345 | $ | 13,740,279 | ||||||||||
Foreign taxes withheld |
(161,345 | ) | (1,766,831 | ) | (372,805 | ) | (1,197,551 | ) | (395,258 | ) | ||||||||||
Dividends affiliated |
5,948 | 10,356 | 26,417 | 15,215 | 8,916 | |||||||||||||||
Securities lending affiliated |
538 | | 3,962 | | | |||||||||||||||
Other income affiliated |
| 108,135 | | 346,955 | 49,018 | |||||||||||||||
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Total income |
3,635,701 | 24,168,093 | 13,292,931 | 18,438,964 | 13,402,955 | |||||||||||||||
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Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory |
2,429,887 | 9,428,707 | 7,149,604 | 7,816,070 | 3,405,245 | |||||||||||||||
Custodian |
115,089 | 334,775 | 174,603 | 148,889 | 146,721 | |||||||||||||||
Professional |
59,831 | 104,408 | 85,328 | 127,009 | 84,462 | |||||||||||||||
Transfer agent |
38,415 | 138,854 | 102,960 | 88,414 | 47,757 | |||||||||||||||
Officer and Trustees |
22,358 | 101,599 | 67,786 | 58,637 | 30,501 | |||||||||||||||
Printing |
13,624 | 41,922 | 31,433 | 2,641 | 17,884 | |||||||||||||||
Registration |
9,814 | 29,372 | 44 | 8,439 | 4,891 | |||||||||||||||
Insurance |
8,949 | 53,078 | 36,555 | 19,350 | 9,211 | |||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous |
18,305 | 82,004 | 38,654 | 33,375 | 24,048 | |||||||||||||||
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Total expenses |
2,716,272 | 10,314,719 | 7,686,967 | 8,302,824 | 3,770,720 | |||||||||||||||
Less fees waived by Manager |
(4,304 | ) | (202,533 | ) | (593,602 | ) | (1,318,820 | ) | (8,189 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
2,711,968 | 10,112,186 | 7,093,365 | 6,984,004 | 3,762,531 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income |
923,733 | 14,055,907 | 6,199,566 | 11,454,960 | 9,640,424 | |||||||||||||||
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|
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: |
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Investments unaffiliated |
29,058,928 | 63,894,705 | (29,998,837 | ) | (81,838,376 | ) | 1,826,908 | |||||||||||||
Investments affiliated |
| | | (6,700,693 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Capital gain distributions received from affiliated investment companies |
44 | 108 | 306 | 142 | 214 | |||||||||||||||
Options written |
(4,326,782 | ) | 8,961,480 | 19,627,016 | 23,314,058 | 4,542,564 | ||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions |
(15,182 | ) | (226,996 | ) | 49,013 | (146,921 | ) | 48,358 | ||||||||||||
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|
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24,717,008 | 72,629,297 | (10,322,502 | ) | (65,371,790 | ) | 6,418,044 | ||||||||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: |
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Investments unaffiliated |
43,091,046 | 74,302,158 | 11,410,942 | 21,708,821 | 19,485,288 | |||||||||||||||
Investments affiliated |
| | | (447,115 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Options written |
610,861 | (1,997,538 | ) | (1,790,015 | ) | (722,057 | ) | (1,625,124 | ) | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translations |
8,166 | 111,858 | (10,405 | ) | 6,088 | (17,465 | ) | |||||||||||||
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|
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43,710,073 | 72,416,478 | 9,610,522 | 20,545,737 | 17,842,699 | ||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
68,427,081 | 145,045,775 | (711,980 | ) | (44,826,053 | ) | 24,260,743 | |||||||||||||
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 69,350,814 | $ | 159,101,682 | $ | 5,487,586 | $ | (33,371,093 | ) | $ | 33,901,167 | |||||||||
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1 | Consolidated Statement of Operations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
102 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust (BQR) |
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Year Ended October 31, | Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 1,911,679 | $ | 2,016,089 | $ | 1,147,375 | $ | 1,050,708 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
4,615,388 | 1,328,916 | 1,515,988 | (10,096,552 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
4,941,159 | 3,407,312 | 6,617,063 | 17,094,270 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
11,468,226 | 6,752,317 | 9,280,426 | 8,048,426 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders1 | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(1,708,290 | ) | (4,064,398 | ) | (1,031,216 | ) | (875,247 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gains |
(3,962,756 | ) | (3,597,548 | ) | | | ||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | (7,977,500 | ) | (10,214,472 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(5,671,046 | ) | (7,661,946 | ) | (9,008,716 | ) | (11,089,719 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Capital Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends |
| | | 410,321 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
5,797,180 | (909,629 | ) | 271,710 | (2,630,972 | ) | ||||||||||
Beginning of year |
81,186,169 | 82,095,798 | 114,865,930 | 117,496,902 | ||||||||||||
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|
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End of year |
$ | 86,983,349 | $ | 81,186,169 | $ | 115,137,640 | $ | 114,865,930 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income |
$ | 183,768 | $ | (9,490 | ) | | | |||||||||
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|
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1 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 103 |
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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Year Ended October 31, | Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 3,487,794 | $ | 3,949,494 | $ | 13,662,033 | $ | 14,639,943 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
137,486,490 | 17,530,915 | 41,586,734 | (26,063,030 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
31,425,100 | (39,725,443 | ) | 50,511,787 | 82,820,459 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
172,399,384 | (18,245,034 | ) | 105,760,554 | 71,397,372 | |||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders1 | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (854,435 | ) | (13,908,365 | ) | (14,639,943 | )2 | |||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income3 |
| | | (8,839,071 | )2 | |||||||||||
Net realized gains |
(48,221,272 | ) | (42,914,124 | ) | | (5,739,106 | ) | |||||||||
Return of capital |
| (8,858,114 | ) | (39,037,315 | ) | (31,669,412 | ) | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(48,221,272 | ) | (52,626,673 | ) | (52,945,680 | ) | (60,887,532 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Capital Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Refund of offering costs previously charged to paid-in capital |
| | | 2,075 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
124,178,112 | (70,871,707 | ) | 52,814,874 | 10,511,915 | |||||||||||
Beginning of year |
772,456,758 | 843,328,465 | 622,657,145 | 612,145,230 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
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End of year |
$ | 896,634,870 | $ | 772,456,758 | $ | 675,472,019 | $ | 622,657,145 | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income |
$ | (2,782,487 | ) | $ | 5,415,467 | $ | (37,256 | ) | | |||||||
|
|
|
|
1 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
2 | The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income reported in the prior year 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 $23,479,014. |
3 | Taxable distribution. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
104 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
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Year Ended October 31, | Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 32,816,080 | $ | 26,040,412 | $ | 8,382,978 | $ | 14,057,419 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
117,623,639 | 9,034,889 | 109,951,890 | (38,872,891 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
54,197,961 | 71,225,395 | 86,145,100 | 88,118,894 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
204,637,680 | 106,300,696 | 204,479,968 | 63,303,422 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders1 | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(32,582,758 | ) | (26,708,086 | )2 | (11,468,669 | ) | (14,977,529 | ) | ||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income3 |
(35,787,362 | ) | (33,844,633 | )2 | (63,152,174 | ) | | |||||||||
Net realized gains |
(32,140,223 | ) | | | | |||||||||||
Return of capital |
| (43,164,839 | ) | (11,996,866 | ) | (121,035,759 | ) | |||||||||
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|
|
|
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Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(100,510,343 | ) | (103,717,558 | ) | (86,617,709 | ) | (136,013,288 | ) | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Capital Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Net proceeds from the issuance of shares due to reorganization |
| 911,800,774 | | | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
104,127,337 | 914,383,912 | 117,862,259 | (72,709,866 | ) | |||||||||||
Beginning of year |
1,490,096,039 | 575,712,127 | 1,041,210,008 | 1,113,919,874 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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End of year |
$ | 1,594,223,376 | $ | 1,490,096,039 | $ | 1,159,072,267 | $ | 1,041,210,008 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Distributions in excess of net investment income |
$ | (600,773 | ) | $ | (407,316 | ) | $ | (2,479,284 | ) | $ | (771,647 | ) | ||||
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|
|
|
1 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
2 | The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income reported in the prior year 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 $60,552,719. |
3 | Taxable distribution. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 105 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
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Year Ended October 31, | Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 923,733 | $ | 613,888 | $ | 14,055,907 | $ | 17,861,406 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
24,717,008 | 17,445,175 | 72,629,297 | (84,518,379 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
43,710,073 | 14,085,220 | 72,416,478 | 122,238,455 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
69,350,814 | 32,144,283 | 159,101,682 | 55,581,482 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders1 | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(446,759 | ) | (624,091 | ) | (18,226,947 | ) | (19,807,805 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gains |
(17,987,036 | ) | (18,501,614 | ) | | | ||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | (55,619,854 | ) | (84,445,531 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(18,433,795 | ) | (19,125,705 | ) | (73,846,801 | ) | (104,253,336 | ) | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Capital Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends |
867,486 | 2,683,786 | | | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
51,784,505 | 15,702,364 | 85,254,881 | (48,671,854 | ) | |||||||||||
Beginning of year |
218,376,994 | 202,674,630 | 910,480,683 | 959,152,537 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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End of year |
$ | 270,161,499 | $ | 218,376,994 | $ | 995,735,564 | $ | 910,480,683 | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income |
$ | 466,794 | $ | (14,429 | ) | $ | (2,109,861 | ) | $ | (723,452 | ) | |||||
|
|
|
|
1 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
106 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) |
BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX)1 |
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Year Ended October 31, | Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 6,199,566 | $ | 7,068,267 | $ | 11,454,960 | $ | 8,289,984 | ||||||||
Net realized loss |
(10,322,502 | ) | (5,184,927 | ) | (65,371,790 | ) | (68,386,990 | ) | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
9,610,522 | (23,716,362 | ) | 20,545,737 | 59,526,289 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
5,487,586 | (21,833,022 | ) | (33,371,093 | ) | (570,717 | ) | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders2 | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(6,692,838 | ) | (7,129,605 | ) | (6,452,839 | ) | (11,939,675 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gains |
| (31,346,558 | ) | | (365,560 | ) | ||||||||||
Return of capital |
(43,962,688 | ) | (20,806,811 | ) | (47,574,521 | ) | (52,900,199 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(50,655,526 | ) | (59,282,974 | ) | (54,027,360 | ) | (65,205,434 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Total decrease in net assets |
(45,167,940 | ) | (81,115,996 | ) | (87,398,453 | ) | (65,776,151 | ) | ||||||||
Beginning of year |
630,801,418 | 711,917,414 | 718,015,946 | 783,792,097 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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End of year |
$ | 585,633,478 | $ | 630,801,418 | $ | 630,617,493 | $ | 718,015,946 | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Distributions in excess of net investment income |
$ | (3,635,115 | ) | $ | (3,194,320 | ) | $ | (4,416,905 | ) | $ | (1,895,278 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
|
1 | Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 107 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded) |
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
Period October 31, 2012 |
||||||
Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 9,640,424 | $ | 8,992,956 | ||||
Net realized gain |
6,418,044 | 2,161,997 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
17,842,699 | 26,890,577 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
33,901,167 | 38,045,530 | ||||||
|
|
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders2 | ||||||||
Net investment income |
(8,709,264 | ) | (8,210,424 | ) | ||||
Net realized gains |
(7,173,603 | ) | (6,968,606 | ) | ||||
Return of capital |
(8,632,231 | ) | (3,207,293 | ) | ||||
|
|
|||||||
Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders |
(24,515,098 | ) | (18,386,323 | ) | ||||
|
|
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Capital Share Transactions | ||||||||
Net proceeds from the issuance of shares |
| 295,596,012 | ||||||
Net proceeds from the underwriters over allotment option exercised |
| 26,684,000 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Net increase in net assets derived from shares transactions |
| 322,280,012 | ||||||
|
|
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Net Assets | ||||||||
Total increase in net assets |
9,386,069 | 341,939,219 | ||||||
Beginning of period |
341,939,219 | | ||||||
|
|
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End of period |
$ | 351,325,288 | $ | 341,939,219 | ||||
|
|
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Undistributed net investment income |
$ | 1,564,553 | $ | 1,098,044 | ||||
|
|
1 | Commencement of Operations. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
108 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Statements of Cash Flows |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 | 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 |
$ | 11,468,226 | $ | 9,280,426 | $ | 172,399,384 | $ | 105,760,554 | ||||||||
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 |
286 | 689 | (1,081 | ) | 2,433 | |||||||||||
Decrease in dividends receivable |
2,195 | 30,106 | 393,624 | 496,257 | ||||||||||||
Decrease in securities lending income receivable affiliated |
| 2,078 | 1,299 | | ||||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in other assets |
3,849 | 865 | 13,487 | (461 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in cash pledged as collateral for options written |
| | | (700,000 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in investment advisory fees payable |
2,283 | (4,216 | ) | 145,801 | 23,001 | |||||||||||
Decrease in collateral on securities loaned at value |
| (1,554,150 | ) | (13,663,321 | ) | | ||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in officers and trustees fees payable |
232 | (613 | ) | 43,373 | 29,564 | |||||||||||
Decrease in cash received as collateral for options written |
| | | (510,420 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses payable |
(107,548 | ) | (23,103 | ) | (33,820 | ) | 116,097 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, options written and foreign currency translations |
(9,523,210 | ) | (8,106,285 | ) | (168,995,550 | ) | (91,863,969 | ) | ||||||||
Premiums received from options written |
4,120,326 | 7,995,417 | 56,877,913 | 55,016,660 | ||||||||||||
Premiums paid on closing options written |
(1,326,776 | ) | (3,627,187 | ) | (35,820,679 | ) | (10,330,498 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments |
84,849,834 | 103,016,508 | 1,101,231,682 | 1,344,256,566 | ||||||||||||
Purchases of long-term investments |
(82,751,059 | ) | (101,397,187 | ) | (1,021,687,860 | ) | (1,350,114,244 | ) | ||||||||
Net (purchases) sales of short-term securities |
(1,084,970 | ) | 1,084,210 | (42,574,395 | ) | 2,707,255 | ||||||||||
|
|
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Cash provided by operating activities |
5,653,668 | 6,697,558 | 48,329,857 | 54,888,795 | ||||||||||||
|
|
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Cash Used for Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Increase in bank overdraft/bank overdraft on foreign currency at value |
| 618,888 | | 119,260 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid to shareholders |
(5,671,046 | ) | (9,008,716 | ) | (48,221,272 | ) | (52,945,680 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
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Cash used for financing activities |
(5,671,046 | ) | (8,389,828 | ) | (48,221,272 | ) | (52,826,420 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
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Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations | ||||||||||||||||
Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations |
(1 | ) | (4,566 | ) | (23 | ) | 222 | |||||||||
|
|
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Cash and Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currency |
(17,379 | ) | (1,696,836 | ) | 108,562 | 2,062,597 | ||||||||||
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of year |
38,448 | 1,696,836 | 2,400 | 5,940 | ||||||||||||
|
|
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Cash and foreign currency at end of year |
$ | 21,069 | | $ | 110,962 | $ | 2,068,537 | |||||||||
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 109 |
Statements of Cash Flows (continued) |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
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Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 204,637,680 | $ | 204,479,968 | $ | 69,350,814 | $ | 159,101,682 | ||||||||
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 |
7,204 | 7,108 | 906 | 1,897 | ||||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in dividends receivable |
335,089 | (892,799 | ) | (101,557 | ) | (496,287 | ) | |||||||||
Decrease in securities lending income receivable affiliated |
578 | | 1,463 | | ||||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in other assets |
(904 | ) | 415,625 | 3,755 | 20,557 | |||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in cash pledged as collateral for options written |
500,000 | 410,000 | | (333,000 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in investment advisory fees payable |
50,390 | 88,599 | 39,050 | 23,012 | ||||||||||||
Decrease in collateral on securities loaned at value |
(4,054,445 | ) | | (4,185,923 | ) | | ||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in Officers and Trustees fees payable |
82,307 | 62,755 | (621 | ) | 51,558 | |||||||||||
Decrease in cash received as collateral for options written |
(1,500,000 | ) | | | | |||||||||||
Decrease in other accrued expenses payable |
(107,449 | ) | (118,807 | ) | (20,756 | ) | (91,030 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, options written and foreign currency translations |
(171,835,061 | ) | (196,635,987 | ) | (68,435,197 | ) | (145,158,683 | ) | ||||||||
Premiums received from options written |
110,736,500 | 110,482,947 | 16,521,233 | 95,501,544 | ||||||||||||
Premiums paid on closing options written |
(22,684,735 | ) | (39,715,917 | ) | (16,332,662 | ) | (55,633,639 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments |
2,692,547,292 | 2,956,036,263 | 385,671,268 | 2,484,527,844 | ||||||||||||
Purchases of long-term investments |
(2,776,071,824 | ) | (2,973,122,154 | ) | (372,011,011 | ) | (2,453,465,167 | ) | ||||||||
Net (purchases) sales of short-term securities |
67,759,194 | 18,574,593 | 7,066,200 | (11,181,632 | ) | |||||||||||
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Cash provided by operating activities |
100,401,816 | 80,072,194 | 17,566,962 | 72,868,656 | ||||||||||||
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Cash Used for Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Increase in bank overdraft |
| 295 | | 1,358 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid to shareholders |
(100,510,343 | ) | (86,617,709 | ) | (17,566,309 | ) | (73,846,801 | ) | ||||||||
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Cash used for financing activities |
(100,510,343 | ) | (86,617,414 | ) | (17,566,309 | ) | (73,845,443 | ) | ||||||||
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Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations | ||||||||||||||||
Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations |
10 | 79,081 | 38 | 8,083 | ||||||||||||
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Cash and Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currency |
(108,517 | ) | (6,466,139 | ) | 691 | (968,704 | ) | |||||||||
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of year |
117,627 | 10,509,497 | 1,807 | 4,010,744 | ||||||||||||
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Cash and foreign currency at end of year |
$ | 9,110 | $ | 4,043,358 | $ | 2,498 | $ | 3,042,040 | ||||||||
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Non-Cash Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Capital shares issued in reinvestment of dividends paid to shareholders |
| | $ | 867,486 | | |||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
110 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Statements of Cash Flows (concluded) |
Year Ended October 31, 2013 | BlackRock Real Asset Equity 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 (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 5,487,586 | $ | (33,371,093 | ) | $ | 33,901,167 | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Decrease (increase) in dividends receivable affiliated |
3,031 | (223 | ) | 1,054 | ||||||||
Decrease (increase) in dividends receivable |
(43,847 | ) | 324,810 | (49,118 | ) | |||||||
Decrease in securities lending income receivable affiliated |
10,847 | | | |||||||||
Decrease (increase) in other assets |
281,130 | (3,957 | ) | (2,283 | ) | |||||||
Decrease in cash pledged as collateral for options written |
| 211,452 | | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in investment advisory fees payable |
(20,516 | ) | (81,431 | ) | 4,388 | |||||||
Decrease in collateral on securities loaned at value |
(3,731,016 | ) | | | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in officers and trustees fees payable |
36,146 | (2,222 | ) | (1,847 | ) | |||||||
Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses payable |
(46,638 | ) | (53,498 | ) | 17,160 | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized (gain) loss on investments, options written and foreign currency translations |
833,061 | 44,685,312 | (24,235,414 | ) | ||||||||
Premiums received from options written |
39,129,160 | 37,989,519 | 15,153,082 | |||||||||
Premiums paid on closing options written |
(11,167,282 | ) | (6,691,842 | ) | (6,251,725 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments |
511,601,742 | 1,012,627,040 | 448,413,879 | |||||||||
Purchases of long-term investments |
(501,036,885 | ) | (979,956,214 | ) | (433,498,269 | ) | ||||||
Net (purchases) sales of short-term securities |
9,295,763 | (22,156,776 | ) | (8,490,196 | ) | |||||||
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Cash provided by operating activities |
50,632,282 | 53,520,877 | 24,961,878 | |||||||||
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Cash Used for Financing Activities | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft on foreign currency at value |
| (18,412 | ) | 990,610 | ||||||||
Cash dividends paid to shareholders |
(50,655,526 | ) | (54,027,360 | ) | (24,515,098 | ) | ||||||
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Cash used for financing activities |
(50,655,526 | ) | (54,045,772 | ) | (23,524,488 | ) | ||||||
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Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations | ||||||||||||
Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations |
(5 | ) | 117 | 5,547 | ||||||||
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Cash and Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currency |
(23,249 | ) | (524,778 | ) | 1,442,937 | |||||||
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of year |
185,069 | 770,959 | 52,564 | |||||||||
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Cash and foreign currency at end of year |
$ | 161,820 | $ | 246,181 | $ | 1,495,501 | ||||||
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1 | Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 111 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Dividend Income Trust (BQY) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 13.46 | $ | 13.61 | $ | 14.26 | $ | 13.38 | $ | 12.38 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.32 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.36 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.58 | 0.79 | (0.00 | )2 | 1.36 | 1.43 | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase from investment operations |
1.90 | 1.12 | 0.35 | 1.69 | 1.79 | |||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:3 |
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Net investment income |
(0.28 | ) | (0.67 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.35 | )4 | ||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income5 |
| | | | (0.04 | )4 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
(0.66 | ) | (0.60 | ) | (0.78 | ) | (0.70 | ) | (0.33 | ) | ||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.94 | ) | (1.27 | ) | (1.00 | ) | (0.81 | ) | (0.79 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 14.42 | $ | 13.46 | $ | 13.61 | $ | 14.26 | $ | 13.38 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 12.84 | $ | 12.34 | $ | 12.43 | $ | 13.44 | $ | 11.54 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
15.50 | % | 9.48 | % | 2.79 | % | 14.08 | % | 17.64 | % | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
12.18 | % | 9.90 | % | (0.40 | )% | 24.67 | % | 19.63 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.19 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.17 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.18 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.16 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income |
2.29 | % | 2.50 | % | 2.45 | % | 2.40 | % | 3.39 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 86,983 | $ | 81,186 | $ | 82,096 | $ | 86,047 | $ | 80,716 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
103 | % | 129 | % | 97 | % | 59 | % | 64 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Amounted to less than $(0.005) per share outstanding. |
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, 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. |
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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
112 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock EcoSolutions Investments Trust (BQR) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 9.14 | $ | 9.38 | $ | 10.65 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.23 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.09 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.65 | 0.56 | (0.30 | ) | 1.24 | 1.78 | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
0.74 | 0.64 | (0.20 | ) | 1.29 | 1.84 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:2 |
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Net investment income |
(0.08 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| | | | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
(0.64 | ) | (0.81 | ) | (0.96 | ) | (1.15 | ) | (1.35 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.72 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (1.07 | ) | (1.20 | ) | (1.51 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 9.16 | $ | 9.14 | $ | 9.38 | $ | 10.65 | $ | 10.56 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 7.93 | $ | 8.66 | $ | 8.58 | $ | 11.69 | $ | 10.23 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
9.08 | % | 7.77 | % | (2.13 | )% | 13.04 | % | 19.64 | % | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
(0.34 | )% | 11.63 | % | (18.45 | )% | 28.08 | % | 28.88 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.44 | % | 1.44 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.45 | % | 1.51 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.41 | % | 1.43 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.45 | % | 1.50 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income |
0.98 | % | 0.92 | % | 0.98 | % | 0.47 | % | 0.65 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 115,138 | $ | 114,866 | $ | 117,497 | $ | 131,002 | $ | 127,025 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
94 | % | 107 | % | 86 | % | 124 | % | 62 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 113 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 25.95 | $ | 28.33 | $ | 25.87 | $ | 23.81 | $ | 20.71 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.12 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.26 | 0.41 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.67 | (0.74 | ) | 4.02 | 3.42 | 4.32 | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
5.79 | (0.61 | ) | 4.08 | 3.68 | 4.73 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:2 |
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Net investment income |
| (0.03 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.47 | ) | |||||||||||
Net realized gain |
(1.62 | ) | (1.44 | ) | (1.38 | ) | (1.45 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||||||||
Return of capital |
| (0.30 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(1.62 | ) | (1.77 | ) | (1.62 | ) | (1.62 | ) | (1.63 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 30.12 | $ | 25.95 | $ | 28.33 | $ | 25.87 | $ | 23.81 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 26.82 | $ | 24.28 | $ | 26.54 | $ | 25.36 | $ | 22.18 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
23.68 | % | (1.76 | )% | 16.09 | % | 15.89 | % | 25.54 | % | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
17.70 | % | (1.88 | )% | 10.95 | % | 21.95 | % | 34.63 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.26 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.30 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.25 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income |
0.42 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.19 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.77 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 896,635 | $ | 772,457 | $ | 843,328 | $ | 769,976 | $ | 708,589 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
132 | % | 86 | % | 111 | % | 80 | % | 62 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
114 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 14.11 | $ | 13.87 | $ | 14.53 | $ | 14.40 | $ | 13.78 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.29 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain |
2.09 | 1.29 | 0.68 | 1.76 | 2.27 | |||||||||||||||
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Net increase from investment operations |
2.40 | 1.62 | 1.03 | 2.07 | 2.56 | |||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:2 |
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Net investment income |
(0.32 | ) | (0.33 | )3 | (0.35 | )3 | (0.31 | ) | (0.29 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income4 |
| (0.20 | )3 | (0.23 | )3 | | | |||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| (0.13 | ) | (1.11 | ) | (1.33 | ) | (1.19 | ) | |||||||||||
Return of capital |
(0.88 | ) | (0.72 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | (0.46 | ) | |||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(1.20 | ) | (1.38 | ) | (1.69 | ) | (1.94 | ) | (1.94 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 15.31 | $ | 14.11 | $ | 13.87 | $ | 14.53 | $ | 14.40 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 13.52 | $ | 12.99 | $ | 12.39 | $ | 15.03 | $ | 13.76 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
18.97 | % | 12.94 | % | 7.56 | % | 15.22 | % | 22.01 | % | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
14.11 | % | 16.39 | % | (7.11 | )% | 24.73 | % | 29.88 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
0.93 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.95 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
0.93 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.95 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense |
0.93 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.95 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income |
2.15 | % | 2.34 | % | 2.40 | % | 2.14 | % | 2.16 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 675,472 | $ | 622,657 | $ | 612,145 | $ | 635,849 | $ | 618,462 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
218 | % | 205 | % | 190 | % | 210 | % | 138 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | 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. |
4 | Taxable distribution. |
5 | 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 115 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 8.30 | $ | 8.03 | $ | 8.32 | $ | 8.13 | $ | 9.59 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.18 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.25 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
0.96 | 0.77 | 0.38 | 1.00 | (0.55 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
1.14 | 0.95 | 0.54 | 1.17 | (0.30 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:2 |
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Net investment income |
(0.18 | ) | (0.18 | )3 | (0.16 | )3 | (0.17 | ) | (0.25 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income4 |
(0.20 | ) | (0.22 | )3 | (0.35 | )3 | | | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
(0.18 | ) | | | | | ||||||||||||||
Return of capital4 |
| (0.28 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.81 | ) | (0.91 | ) | |||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.56 | ) | (0.68 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.98 | ) | (1.16 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 8.88 | $ | 8.30 | $ | 8.03 | $ | 8.32 | $ | 8.13 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 7.72 | $ | 7.41 | $ | 7.29 | $ | 8.99 | $ | 7.89 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
15.11 | % | 13.22 | % | 6.88 | % | 15.23 | % | (1.63 | )% | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
12.09 | % | 11.34 | % | (10.20 | )% | 28.30 | % | 8.08 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
0.87 | % | 0.95 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.20 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
0.87 | % | 0.95 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.20 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income |
2.13 | % | 2.16 | % | 1.92 | % | 2.06 | % | 3.11 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 1,594,223 | $ | 1,490,096 | $ | 575,712 | $ | 592,328 | $ | 572,066 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
180 | % | 185 | % | 231 | % | 232 | % | 117 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | 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. |
4 | Taxable distribution. |
5 | 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
116 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (BOE) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 14.99 | $ | 16.03 | $ | 18.68 | $ | 18.64 | $ | 18.03 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.12 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.19 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
2.82 | 0.72 | (0.54 | ) | 2.13 | 2.70 | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
2.94 | 0.92 | (0.37 | ) | 2.32 | 2.89 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:2 |
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Net investment income |
(0.17 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.17 | )3 | (0.18 | )3 | (0.20 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income4 |
(0.91 | ) | | (0.68 | )3 | (1.26 | )3 | | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| | (0.61 | ) | (0.25 | ) | | |||||||||||||
Return of capital |
(0.17 | ) | (1.74 | ) | (0.82 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (2.08 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(1.25 | ) | (1.96 | ) | (2.28 | ) | (2.28 | ) | (2.28 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 16.68 | $ | 14.99 | $ | 16.03 | $ | 18.68 | $ | 18.64 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 14.74 | $ | 13.24 | $ | 14.95 | $ | 19.06 | $ | 18.40 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
21.93 | % | 7.36 | % | (2.55 | )% | 13.76 | % | 20.50 | % | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
21.99 | % | 1.68 | % | (10.93 | )% | 17.58 | % | 34.97 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.08 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.21 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.08 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.09 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.20 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income |
0.77 | % | 1.34 | % | 0.96 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 1,159,072 | $ | 1,041,210 | $ | 1,113,920 | $ | 1,290,105 | $ | 1,278,170 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
279 | % | 298 | % | 253 | % | 264 | % | 300 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | 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. |
4 | Taxable distribution. |
5 | 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 117 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 28.34 | $ | 26.65 | $ | 27.19 | $ | 25.37 | $ | 23.66 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss)1 |
0.12 | 0.08 | (0.01 | ) | 0.02 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain |
8.85 | 4.11 | 1.71 | 3.34 | 3.32 | |||||||||||||||
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Net increase from investment operations |
8.97 | 4.19 | 1.70 | 3.36 | 3.42 | |||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:2 |
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Net investment income |
(0.06 | ) | (0.09 | ) | | (0.02 | ) | (0.13 | ) | |||||||||||
Net realized gain |
(2.33 | ) | (2.41 | ) | (2.24 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (1.01 | ) | ||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | | (0.57 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(2.39 | ) | (2.50 | ) | (2.24 | ) | (1.54 | ) | (1.71 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 34.92 | $ | 28.34 | $ | 26.65 | $ | 27.19 | $ | 25.37 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 33.56 | $ | 27.86 | $ | 25.81 | $ | 27.14 | $ | 22.61 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
33.37 | % | 16.42 | % | 6.43 | % | 13.69 | % | 16.31 | % | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
30.38 | % | 18.17 | % | 3.26 | % | 27.33 | % | 13.44 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.12 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.12 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) |
0.38 | % | 0.29 | % | (0.02 | )% | 0.09 | % | 0.37 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 270,161 | $ | 218,377 | $ | 202,675 | $ | 206,392 | $ | 192,602 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
155 | % | 209 | % | 226 | % | 239 | % | 167 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
118 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (BGY) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 8.28 | $ | 8.72 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.92 | $ | 10.41 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.13 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.29 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.31 | 0.35 | (0.58 | ) | 1.05 | 2.04 | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
1.44 | 0.51 | (0.44 | ) | 1.19 | 2.33 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:2 |
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Net investment income |
(0.17 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.14 | )3 | (0.12 | ) | (0.30 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income4 |
| | (0.53 | )3 | | | ||||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| | | | | |||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
(0.50 | ) | (0.77 | ) | (0.69 | ) | (1.47 | ) | (1.52 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.67 | ) | (0.95 | ) | (1.36 | ) | (1.59 | ) | (1.82 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 9.05 | $ | 8.28 | $ | 8.72 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.92 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 8.14 | $ | 7.41 | $ | 7.88 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.92 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
19.25 | % | 7.65 | % | (4.55 | )% | 12.06 | % | 26.28 | % | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
19.86 | % | 6.61 | % | (14.07 | )% | 12.49 | % | 44.62 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.09 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.12 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.07 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.12 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income |
1.49 | % | 1.97 | % | 1.37 | % | 1.40 | % | 2.68 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 995,736 | $ | 910,481 | $ | 959,153 | $ | 1,156,583 | $ | 1,178,647 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
266 | % | 226 | % | 217 | % | 247 | % | 198 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | 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. |
4 | Taxable distribution. |
5 | 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 119 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust (BCF) |
Year Ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year |
$ | 11.03 | $ | 12.45 | $ | 13.42 | $ | 11.73 | $ | 9.44 | ||||||||||
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Net investment income1 |
0.11 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(0.01 | ) | (0.50 | ) | 0.01 | 2.61 | 3.30 | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations |
0.10 | (0.38 | ) | 0.12 | 2.78 | 3.38 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends and distributions:2 |
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Net investment income |
(0.12 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.07 | )3 | (0.26 | )3 | (0.11 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income4 |
| | (0.14 | )3 | (0.48 | )3 | | |||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
| (0.55 | ) | (0.50 | ) | | | |||||||||||||
Return of capital |
(0.77 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.98 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(0.89 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (1.09 | ) | (1.09 | ) | (1.09 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of year |
$ | 10.24 | $ | 11.03 | $ | 12.45 | $ | 13.42 | $ | 11.73 | ||||||||||
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Market price, end of year |
$ | 9.12 | $ | 10.39 | $ | 11.84 | $ | 13.46 | $ | 11.45 | ||||||||||
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Total Investment Return5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
1.81 | % | (2.79 | )% | 0.58 | % | 24.65 | % | 40.96 | % | ||||||||||
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Based on market price |
(3.75 | )% | (3.71 | )% | (4.64 | )% | 28.08 | % | 67.81 | % | ||||||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.29 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.32 | % | ||||||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly |
1.19 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.09 | % | 1.08 | % | 1.12 | % | ||||||||||
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Net investment income |
1.04 | % | 1.08 | % | 0.77 | % | 1.37 | % | 0.68 | % | ||||||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) |
$ | 585,633 | $ | 630,801 | $ | 711,917 | $ | 765,463 | $ | 664,928 | ||||||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
89 | % | 72 | % | 79 | % | 71 | % | 58 | % | ||||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
3 | 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. |
4 | Taxable distribution. |
5 | 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. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
120 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Consolidated Financial Highlights | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) |
Year Ended October 31 | Period October 31, |
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2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ | 15.42 | $ | 16.83 | $ | 19.10 | 2 | |||||
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Net investment income3 |
0.25 | 0.18 | 0.03 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized loss |
(0.97 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (1.57 | ) | ||||||
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Net decrease from investment operations |
(0.72 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (1.54 | ) | ||||||
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Dividends and distributions:4 |
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Net investment income |
(0.14 | ) | (0.26 | ) | | |||||||
Net realized gain |
| (0.01 | ) | (0.24 | ) | |||||||
Return of capital |
(1.02 | ) | (1.13 | ) | (0.46 | ) | ||||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(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 |
$ | 13.54 | $ | 15.42 | $ | 16.83 | ||||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 11.68 | $ | 14.12 | $ | 14.95 | ||||||
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Total Investment Return5 | ||||||||||||
Based on net asset value |
(3.61 | )%6 | 0.90 | % | (7.80 | )%7 | ||||||
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Based on market price |
(9.19 | )% | 4.02 | % | (21.79 | )%7 | ||||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1.27 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.35 | %8 | ||||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.07 | % | 1.05 | % | 1.13 | %8 | ||||||
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Net investment income |
1.76 | % | 1.14 | % | 0.27 | %8 | ||||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 630,617 | $ | 718,016 | $ | 783,792 | ||||||
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Portfolio turnover |
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 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
5 | 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. |
6 | Includes a payment from an affiliate to compensate for foregone securities lending revenue which impacted the Funds total return. Not including this payment the Trusts total return would have been (3.68)%. |
7 | Aggregate total investment return. |
8 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 121 |
Financial Highlights (concluded) | BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI) |
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 |
$ | 20.22 | $ | 19.10 | 2 | |||
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Net investment income3 |
0.57 | 0.54 | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain |
1.44 | 1.71 | ||||||
|
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Net increase from investment operations |
2.01 | 2.25 | ||||||
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Dividends and distributions:4 |
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Net investment income |
(0.52 | ) | (0.49 | ) | ||||
Net realized gain |
(0.42 | ) | (0.41 | ) | ||||
Return of capital |
(0.51 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||
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Total dividends and distributions |
(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 |
$ | 20.78 | $ | 20.22 | ||||
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Market price, end of period |
$ | 18.36 | $ | 19.03 | ||||
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Total Investment Return5 | ||||||||
Based on net asset value |
11.18 | % | 12.05 | %6 | ||||
|
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Based on market price |
4.37 | % | 0.71 | %6 | ||||
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | ||||||||
Total expenses |
1.11 | % | 1.12 | %7 | ||||
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Total expenses after fees waived |
1.10 | % | 1.11 | %7 | ||||
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Total expenses after fees waived and excluding excise tax |
1.10 | % | 1.10 | %7 | ||||
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Net investment income |
2.83 | % | 2.94 | %7 | ||||
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Supplemental Data | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$ | 351,325 | $ | 341,939 | ||||
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Portfolio turnover |
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 | Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. |
5 | 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. |
6 | Aggregate total investment return. |
7 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
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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) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
The following is a summary of the Trusts derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure:
Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments as of October 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asset Derivatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BQY | CII | BOE | BME | BGY | BCX | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location |
Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts |
| $ | 15,057 | $ | 17,814 | | $ | 41,414 | $ | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts |
Investments at value unaffiliated1 |
$ | 93 | | | $ | 330 | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 93 | $ | 15,057 | $ | 17,814 | $ | 330 | $ | 41,414 | $ | 2 |
Liability Derivatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location |
Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts |
$ | (19) | | | $ | (12,054) | | $ | (11,552) | ||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts |
Options written at value |
(928,492 | ) | $ | (1,360,268 | ) | $ | (6,017,213 | ) | (10,388,428 | ) | $ | (20,305,989 | ) | (19,864,084 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | (928,511 | ) | $ | (1,360,268 | ) | $ | (6,017,213 | ) | $ | (10,400,482 | ) | $ | (20,305,989 | ) | $ | (19,875,636 | ) |
Liability Derivatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location |
Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts |
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts |
| $ | (51,727) | $ | (142) | $ | (211) | | |||||||||||||
Equity contracts |
Options written at value |
$ | (2,608,688) | (17,727,514 | ) | (4,828,567 | ) | (4,497,214 | ) | $ | (3,992,438 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | (2,608,688 | ) | $ | (17,779,241 | ) | $ | (4,828,709 | ) | $ | (4,497,425 | ) | $ | (3,992,438 | ) |
1 | Includes options purchased at value as reported in the Schedules of Investments. |
The Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Statements of Operations Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) From | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts: |
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Foreign currency transactions |
$ | 30,202 | $ | 24,424 | $ | (85,498 | ) | $ | 209,076 | $ | (15,873 | ) | $ | (640,843 | ) | |||||||||
Equity contracts: |
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Options2 |
1,415,858 | 2,068,698 | 6,646,382 | 22,994,600 | 45,600,260 | 28,294,879 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,446,060 | $ | 2,093,122 | $ | 6,560,884 | $ | 23,203,676 | $ | 45,584,387 | $ | 27,654,036 |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) From | ||||||||||||||||||||
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts: |
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Foreign currency transactions. |
$ | (15,182) | $ | (226,996 | ) | $ | 49,013 | $ | (146,921) | $ | 48,358 | |||||||||
Equity contracts: |
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Options2 |
(4,326,782 | ) | 8,961,480 | 19,627,016 | 23,314,058 | 4,542,564 | ||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (4,341,964 | ) | $ | 8,734,484 | $ | 19,676,029 | $ | 23,167,137 | $ | 4,590,922 |
2 | Options purchased are included in the net realized gain (loss) from investments - unaffiliated and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
The Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Statements of Operations Year Ended October 31, 2013 |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on |
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BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts: |
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Foreign currency translations |
$ | (10 | ) | | | $ | 3,003 | $ | 167 | $ | 12,574 | |||||||||||||
Equity contracts: |
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Options2 |
(619,809 | ) | $ | (455,665 | ) | $ | (1,998,026 | ) | (6,538,597 | ) | (11,675,521 | ) | (6,932,167 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | (619,819 | ) | $ | (455,665 | ) | $ | (1,998,026 | ) | $ | (6,535,594 | ) | $ | (11,675,354 | ) | $ | (6,919,593 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on |
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BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts: |
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Foreign currency translations |
$ | 1,062 | $ | (10,313) | $ | (142) | $ | (209) | $ | 17 | ||||||||||
Equity contracts: |
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Options2 |
610,861 | (1,997,538 | ) | (1,790,015 | ) | (722,057 | ) | (1,625,124 | ) | |||||||||||
Total |
$ | 611,923 | $ | (2,007,851 | ) | $ | (1,790,157 | ) | $ | (722,266 | ) | $ | (1,625,107 | ) |
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 year ended October 31, 2013, the average quarterly balances of outstanding derivative financial instruments were as follows:
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts: |
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Average number of contracts US dollars purchased |
2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average number of contracts US dollars sold |
1 | 1 | | 1 | | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average US dollar amounts purchased |
$ | 14,604 | $ | 86,019 | $ | 181,508 | $ | 278,031 | $ | 96,225 | $ | 10,781,812 | ||||||||||||
Average US dollar amounts sold |
$ | 645 | $ | 73,209 | | $ | 259,629 | | $ | 6,884,531 | ||||||||||||||
Options: |
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Average number of options contracts purchased |
95 | 36 | 966 | 1,394 | 2,817 | 725 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average number of options contracts written |
942,747 | 6,714,825 | 6,070,525 | 7,232,019 | 15,239,986 | 26,082,605 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average notional value of options contracts purchased |
$ | 606,138 | $ | 101,500 | $ | 7,407,000 | $ | 2,645,700 | $ | 16,065,050 | $ | 2,594,125 | ||||||||||||
Average notional value of contracts written |
$ | 32,343,799 | $ | 45,371,127 | $ | 278,253,492 | $ | 330,192,813 | $ | 791,765,845 | $ | 549,248,228 |
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts: |
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Average number of contracts US dollars purchased |
1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Average number of contracts US dollars sold |
1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Average US dollar amounts purchased |
$ | 21,855 | $ | 22,403,555 | $ | 443,594 | $ | 932,228 | $ | 796,660 | ||||||||||
Average US dollar amounts sold |
$ | 1,551 | $ | 18,167,327 | $ | 404,594 | $ | 356,121 | $ | 267,634 | ||||||||||
Options: |
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Average number of options contracts purchased |
94 | | 365 | 40 | 288 | |||||||||||||||
Average number of options contracts written |
1,707,050 | 40,940,072 | 10,690,650 | 13,410,990 | 6,792,680 | |||||||||||||||
Average notional value of options contracts purchased |
$ | 496,250 | | $ | 1,358,400 | $ | 156,875 | $ | 1,219,675 | |||||||||||
Average notional value of options contracts written |
$ | 86,014,812 | $ | 460,078,811 | $ | 195,489,202 | $ | 281,460,901 | $ | 110,314,847 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
130 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 131 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital |
| | | | $ | (35,787,362 | ) | $ | (63,152,174 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income |
$ | (10,131 | ) | $ | (116,159 | ) | $ | (11,685,748 | ) | $ | 209,076 | $ | 35,360,583 | $ | 64,530,228 | |||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) |
$ | 10,131 | $ | 116,159 | $ | 11,685,748 | $ | (209,076 | ) | $ | 426,779 | $ | (1,378,054 | ) |
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital |
| | $ | (3,464 | ) | $ | (32,179 | ) | $ | (2,653 | ) | |||||||||
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income |
$ | 4,249 | $ | 2,784,631 | $ | 52,477 | $ | (7,523,748 | ) | $ | (464,651 | ) | ||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) |
$ | (4,249 | ) | $ | (2,784,631 | ) | $ | (49,013 | ) | $ | 7,555,927 | $ | 467,304 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012 was as follows:
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary income |
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10/31/13 |
$ | 4,042,418 | $ | 1,031,216 | $ | 13,788,843 | $ | 13,908,365 | $ | 68,370,120 | $ | 74,620,843 | ||||||||||||
10/31/12 |
$ | 5,480,188 | $ | 875,247 | $ | 43,768,559 | $ | 29,218,120 | $ | 60,552,719 | $ | 14,977,529 | ||||||||||||
Long-term capital gains |
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10/31/13 |
1,628,628 | | 34,432,429 | | 32,140,223 | | ||||||||||||||||||
10/31/12 |
2,181,758 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
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10/31/13 |
| 7,977,500 | | 39,037,315 | | 11,996,866 | ||||||||||||||||||
10/31/12 |
| 10,214,472 | 8,858,114 | 31,669,412 | 43,164,839 | 121,035,759 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
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10/31/13 |
$ | 5,671,046 | $ | 9,008,716 | $ | 48,221,272 | $ | 52,945,680 | $ | 100,510,343 | $ | 86,617,709 | ||||||||||||
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10/31/12 |
$ | 7,661,946 | $ | 11,089,719 | $ | 52,626,673 | $ | 60,887,532 | $ | 103,717,558 | $ | 136,013,288 | ||||||||||||
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BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Ordinary income |
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10/31/13 |
$ | 6,308,117 | $ | 18,226,947 | $ | 6,692,838 | $ | 6,452,839 | $ | 14,081,651 | ||||||||||
10/31/12 |
$ | 9,937,822 | $ | 19,807,805 | $ | 37,899,168 | $ | 12,305,235 | $ | 15,179,030 | ||||||||||
Long-term capital gains |
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10/31/13 |
12,125,678 | | | | 1,801,216 | |||||||||||||||
10/31/12 |
9,187,883 | | 576,995 | | | |||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
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10/31/13 |
| 55,619,854 | 43,962,688 | 47,574,521 | 8,632,231 | |||||||||||||||
10/31/12 |
| 84,445,531 | 20,806,811 | 52,900,199 | 3,207,293 | |||||||||||||||
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Total |
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10/31/13 |
$ | 18,433,795 | $ | 73,846,801 | $ | 50,655,526 | $ | 54,027,360 | $ | 24,515,098 | ||||||||||
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10/31/12 |
$ | 19,125,705 | $ | 104,253,336 | $ | 59,282,974 | $ | 65,205,434 | $ | 18,386,323 | ||||||||||
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As of October 31, 2013, the tax components of accumulated earnings (losses) were as follows:
BQY | BQR | BGR | CII | BDJ | BOE | |||||||||||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income |
$ | 423,978 | | $ | 24,398,316 | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gains |
133,063 | | 60,925,580 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Capital loss carryforwards |
| $ | (36,460,138 | ) | | $ | (87,874,196 | ) | $ | (116,008,291 | ) | $ | (110,327,643 | ) | ||||||||||
Net unrealized gains (losses)1 |
3,474,465 | (20,866,998 | ) | 139,566,124 | 40,912,153 | 112,402,865 | 115,092,435 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 4,031,506 | $ | (57,327,136 | ) | $ | 224,890,020 | $ | (46,962,043 | ) | $ | (3,605,426 | ) | $ | 4,764,792 |
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income |
$ | 11,148,676 | | | | | ||||||||||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gains |
6,960,441 | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Capital loss carryforwards |
| $ | (543,211,607 | ) | $ | (19,517,626 | ) | $ | (105,772,029 | ) | | |||||||||
Net unrealized gains (losses)1 |
71,252,621 | 117,945,748 | (15,903,038 | ) | (25,426,350 | ) | $ | 40,946,804 | ||||||||||||
Qualified late-year losses2 |
| | | (3,951,065 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 89,361,738 | $ | (425,265,859 | ) | $ | (35,420,664 | ) | $ | (135,149,444 | ) | $ | 40,946,804 |
1 | The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and straddles, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains/losses on certain foreign currency contracts, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies, the timing and recognition of partnership income, the deferral of compensation to Trustees, the treatment of certain security lending transactions and the accounting for real estate investment trusts. |
2 | The Trust has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending October 31, 2014. |
134 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
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 date3 |
4,444,329 | 12,553,184 | | | 20,457,041 | $ | 19,517,626 | $ | 105,772,029 | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
3 | Must be utilized prior to losses subject to expiration. |
During the year ended October 31, 2013, the Trusts listed below utilized the following amounts of their respective capital loss carryforward:
BDJ |
$ | 80,853,622 | ||
BOE |
$ | 83,921,548 | ||
BGY |
$ | 46,429,817 |
As of October 31, 2013, 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 |
$ | 82,799,083 | $ | 134,344,355 | $ | 766,465,458 | $ | 640,960,683 | $ | 1,524,858,600 | $ | 1,069,010,853 | ||||||||||||
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Gross unrealized appreciation |
$ | 4,500,867 | $ | 17,569,551 | $ | 142,952,755 | $ | 52,418,780 | $ | 129,240,815 | $ | 136,215,665 | ||||||||||||
Gross unrealized depreciation |
(504,843 | ) | (36,104,415 | ) | (5,265,759 | ) | (7,116,202 | ) | (7,576,255 | ) | (11,744,550 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$ | 3,996,024 | $ | (18,534,864 | ) | $ | 137,686,996 | $ | 45,302,578 | $ | 121,664,560 | $ | 124,471,115 |
BME | BGY | BCF | BCX | BUI | ||||||||||||||||
Tax cost |
$ | 199,228,693 | $ | 875,017,524 | $ | 592,724,014 | $ | 670,073,411 | $ | 313,865,159 | ||||||||||
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Gross unrealized appreciation |
$ | 73,165,444 | $ | 142,394,252 | $ | 37,251,268 | $ | 2,898,554 | $ | 47,451,204 | ||||||||||
Gross unrealized depreciation |
(681,881 | ) | (9,438,149 | ) | (43,058,870 | ) | (27,638,621 | ) | (1,606,390 | ) | ||||||||||
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|
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$ | 72,483,563 | $ | 132,956,103 | $ | (5,807,602 | ) | $ | (24,740,067 | ) | $ | 45,844,814 |
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 135 |
Notes to Financial Statements (concluded) |
136 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 | 137 |
Important Tax Information (Unaudited) |
The following information is provided with respect to the distributions paid during the taxable period ended October 31, 2013.
Payable Date | Long-Term Capital Gains |
Non-Taxable Return of Capital |
Qualified Dividend Income for Individuals1 |
Dividends Qualifying for the Dividends Received Deduction for Corporations1 |
Short-Term Capital Gain Dividends for Non-U.S. Residents2 |
Foreign Source Income |
Foreign Taxes Paid3 |
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BQY |
11/30/12 | 23.86 | % | | 35.15 | % | 29.37 | % | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
2/28/13 - 8/30/13 | 30.48 | % | | 41.84 | % | 26.79 | % | 56.07 | % | | | |||||||||||||||||||
BQR |
12/31/12 | | | 28.65 | % | 23.48 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
3/28/13 - 9/30/13 | | 100.00 | % | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BGR |
12/31/12 | | | 13.55 | % | 9.71 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
3/28/13 - 9/30/13 | 95.21 | % | | 1.30 | % | 0.85 | % | 4.79 | % | | | |||||||||||||||||||
CII |
12/31/12 | | | 31.47 | % | 30.75 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
3/28/13 - 9/30/13 | | 98.31 | % | 1.69 | % | 1.69 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
BDJ |
12/31/12 | | | 39.55 | % | 39.86 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
3/28/13 - 9/30/13 | 42.64 | % | | 43.06 | % | 37.66 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
BOE |
11/30/12 | | | 15.47 | % | 11.67 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
2/28/13 - 8/30/13 | | 18.47 | % | 18.52 | % | 5.84 | % | | 10.90 | % | 1.56 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
BME |
12/31/12 | 84.06 | % | | 4.54 | % | 3.89 | % | 15.25 | % | | | ||||||||||||||||||
3/28/13 - 9/30/13 | 45.95 | % | | 11.46 | % | 8.67 | % | 49.08 | % | | | |||||||||||||||||||
BGY |
12/31/12 | | | 7.54 | % | | | 3.24 | % | 0.10 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
3/28/13 - 9/30/13 | | 100.00 | % | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BCF |
12/31/12 | | | 17.23 | % | 13.15 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
3/28/13 - 9/30/13 | | 100.00 | % | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BCX |
12/31/12 | | | 15.45 | % | 6.88 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
3/28/13 - 9/30/13 | | 100.00 | % | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BUI |
11/30/12 | | | 47.00 | % | 21.47 | % | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
2/28/13 - 8/30/13 | 9.80 | % | 46.95 | % | 37.17 | % | 23.03 | % | 29.22 | % | | |
1 | The Trusts hereby designate the percentages indicated above to the maximum amount allowable by law. |
2 | Represents the portion of the dividends eligible for exemption from U.S. withholding tax for nonresident aliens and foreign corporations. |
3 | The foreign taxes paid represent taxes incurred by the fund on dividends received from foreign sources. Foreign taxes paid may be included in taxable income with an offsetting deduction from gross income or may be taken as a credit for taxes paid to foreign governments. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the appropriate treatment of foreign taxes paid. |
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement |
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement (continued) |
1 | Lipper ranks funds in quartiles, ranging from first to fourth, where first is the most desirable quartile position and fourth is the least desirable. |
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement (continued) |
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement (continued) |
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement (continued) |
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement (concluded) |
Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plans |
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Officers and Trustees |
Name, Address, and Year of Birth |
Position(s) the Trust |
Length of
Time a Trustee2 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | Number of BlackRock- Advised Registered Investment Companies (RICs) Consisting of Investment Portfolios (Portfolios) Overseen |
Public Directorships | |||||
Independent Trustees1 | ||||||||||
Richard E. Cavanagh 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1946 |
Chairman of the Board and Trustee | Since 2003 |
Trustee, Aircraft Finance Trust from 1999 to 2009; Director, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 1998; Director, Arch Chemical (chemical and allied products) from 1999 to 2011; Trustee, Educational Testing Service from 1997 to 2009 and Chairman thereof from 2005 to 2009; Senior Advisor, The Fremont Group since 2008 and Director thereof since 1996; Faculty Member/Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard University since 2007; President and Chief Executive Officer, The Conference Board, Inc. (global business research organization) from 1995 to 2007. | 28 RICs consisting of 84 Portfolios |
None | |||||
Karen P. Robards 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1950 |
Vice Chairperson of the Board, Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Trustee | Since 2007 |
Partner of Robards & Company, LLC (financial advisory firm) since 1987; Co-founder and Director of the Cooke Center for Learning and Development (a not-for-profit organization) since 1987; Director of Care Investment Trust, Inc. (health care real estate investment trust) from 2007 to 2010; Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley from 1976 to 1987. | 28 RICs consisting of 84 Portfolios |
AtriCure, Inc. (medical devices); Greenhill & Co., Inc. | |||||
Michael J. Castellano 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1946 |
Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee | Since 2011 |
Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Group LLC from 2001 to 2011; Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Ltd. from 2004 to 2011; Director, Support Our Aging Religious (non-profit) since 2009; Director, National Advisory Board of Church Management at Villanova University since 2010. Trustee, Domestic Church Media Foundation since 2012. | 28 RICs consisting of 84 Portfolios |
None | |||||
Frank J. Fabozzi 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1948 |
Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee | Since 2003 |
Editor of and Consultant for The Journal of Portfolio Management since 2006; Professor of Finance, EDHEC Business School since 2011; Professor in the Practice of Finance and Becton Fellow, Yale University, School of Management from 2006 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Finance and Becton Fellow, Yale University from 1994 to 2006. | 28 RICs consisting of 84 Portfolios |
None | |||||
Kathleen F. Feldstein 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1941 |
Trustee | Since 2005 |
President of Economics Studies, Inc. (private economic consulting firm) since 1987; Chair, Board of Trustees, McLean Hospital from 2000 to 2008 and Trustee Emeritus thereof since 2008; Member of the Board of Partners Community Healthcare, Inc. from 2005 to 2009; Member of the Corporation of Partners HealthCare since 1995; Trustee, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston since 1992; Member of the Visiting Committee to the Harvard University Art Museum since 2003; Director, Catholic Charities of Boston since 2009. | 28 RICs consisting of 84 Portfolios |
The McClatchy Company (publishing) | |||||
James T. Flynn 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1939 |
Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee | Since 2007 |
Chief Financial Officer of JPMorgan & Co., Inc. from 1990 to 1995. | 28 RICs consisting of 84Portfolios |
None | |||||
Jerrold B. Harris 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1942 |
Trustee | Since 2007 |
Trustee, Ursinus College since 2000; Director, Troemner LLC (scientific equipment) since 2000; Director of Delta Waterfowl Foundation from 2010 to 2012; President and Chief Executive Officer, VWR Scientific Products Corporation from 1990 to 1999. | 28 RICs consisting of 84 Portfolios |
BlackRock Kelso Capital Corp. (business development company) | |||||
R. Glenn Hubbard 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1958 |
Trustee | Since 2004 |
Dean, Columbia Business School since 2004; Faculty member, Columbia Business School since 1988. | 28 RICs consisting of 84 Portfolios |
ADP (data and information services), KKR Financial Corporation (finance), Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (insurance) |
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Officers and Trustees (continued) |
Name, Address, and Year of Birth |
Position(s) the Trust |
Length of
Time a Trustee2 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | Number of BlackRock- Advised Registered Investment Companies (RICs) Consisting of Investment Portfolios (Portfolios) Overseen |
Public Directorships | |||||
Independent Trustees1 (concluded) | ||||||||||
W. Carl Kester 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1951 |
Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee | Since 2007 |
George Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School since 2008. Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs from 2006 to 2010; Chairman of the Finance Unit, 2005 to 2006; Senior Associate Dean and Chairman of the MBA Program from 1999 to 2005; Member of the faculty of Harvard Business School since 1981. | 28 RICs consisting of 84 Portfolios |
None | |||||
1 Trustees serve until their resignation, removal or death, or until December 31 of the year in which they turn 74. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved further extending the mandatory retirement age for James T. Flynn by one additional year, which the Board believes would be in the best interest of shareholders. Mr. Flynn can serve until December of the year in which he turns 75. Mr. Flynn turns 75 in 2014.
2 Date shown is the earliest date a person has served for the Trusts covered by this annual report. Following the combination of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. (MLIM) and BlackRock, Inc. (BlackRock) in September 2006, the various legacy MLIM and legacy BlackRock Fund boards were realigned and consolidated into three new fund boards in 2007. As a result, although the chart shows certain Trustees as joining the Funds board in 2007, those Trustees first became members of the boards of other legacy MLIM or legacy BlackRock Funds as follows: Richard E. Cavanagh, 1994; Frank J. Fabozzi, 1988; Kathleen F. Feldstein, 2005; James T. Flynn, 1996; Jerrold B. Harris, 1999; R. Glenn Hubbard, 2004; W. Carl Kester, 1995 and Karen P. Robards, 1998. | ||||||||||
Interested Trustees3 | ||||||||||
Paul L. Audet 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1953 |
Trustee | Since 2011 |
Senior Managing Director of BlackRock and Head of U.S. Mutual Funds since 2011; Chair of the U.S. Mutual Funds Committee reporting to the Global Executive Committee since 2011; Head of BlackRocks Real Estate business from 2008 to 2011; Member of BlackRocks Global Operating and Corporate Risk Management Committees and of the BlackRock Alternative Investors Executive Committee and Investment Committee for the Private Equity Fund of Funds business since 2008; Head of BlackRocks Global Cash Management business from 2005 to 2010; Acting Chief Financial Officer of BlackRock from 2007 to 2008; Chief Financial Officer of BlackRock from 1998 to 2005. | 147 RICs consisting of 278 Portfolios |
None | |||||
Henry Gabbay 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1947 |
Trustee |
Since 2007 |
Consultant, BlackRock from 2007 to 2008; Managing Director, BlackRock from 1989 to 2007; Chief Administrative Officer, BlackRock Advisors, LLC from 1998 to 2007; President of BlackRock Funds and BlackRock Bond Allocation Target Shares from 2005 to 2007; Treasurer of certain closed-end funds in the BlackRock fund complex from 1989 to 2006. | 147 RICs consisting of 278 Portfolios |
None | |||||
3 Mr. Audet is an interested person, as defined in the 1940 Act, of the Trust based on his position with BlackRock and its affiliates as well as his ownership of BlackRock securities. Mr. Gabbay is an interested person of the Trust based on his former positions with BlackRock and its affiliates as well as his ownership of BlackRock and The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. securities. Mr. Audet and Mr. Gabbay are also Directors of two complexes of BlackRock registered open-end funds, the BlackRock Equity-Liquidity Complex and the BlackRock Equity-Bond Complex. Trustees of the BlackRock Closed-End Complex serve until their resignation, removal or death, or until December 31 of the year in which they turn 72. The maximum age limitation may be waived as to any Trustee by action of a majority of the Trustees upon finding good cause thereof. |
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Officers and Trustees (continued) |
Name, Address, and Year of Birth |
Position(s) the Trust |
Length of
Time as a Trustee |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |||
Officers1 | ||||||
John Perlowski 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1964 |
President and Chief Executive Officer | Since 2011 |
Managing Director of BlackRock since 2009; Global Head of BlackRock Fund Services since 2009; Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Global Product Group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. from 2003 to 2009; Treasurer of Goldman Sachs Mutual Funds from 2003 to 2009 and Senior Vice President thereof from 2007 to 2009; Director of Goldman Sachs Offshore Funds from 2002 to 2009; Director of Family Resource Network (charitable foundation) since 2009. | |||
Brendan Kyne 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1977 |
Vice President | Since 2009 |
Managing Director of BlackRock since 2010; Director of BlackRock from 2008 to 2009; Head of Product Development and Management for BlackRocks U.S. Retail Group since 2009; and Co-head thereof from 2007 to 2009; Vice President of BlackRock from 2005 to 2008. | |||
Robert W. Crothers 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1981 |
Vice President | Since 2012 |
Director of BlackRock since 2011; Vice President of BlackRock from 2008 to 2010; Associate of BlackRock from 2006 to 2007. | |||
Neal Andrews 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1966 |
Chief Financial Officer | Since 2007 |
Managing Director of BlackRock since 2006; Senior Vice President and Line of Business Head of Fund Accounting and Administration at PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. from 1992 to 2006. | |||
Jay Fife 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1970 |
Treasurer | Since 2007 |
Managing Director of BlackRock since 2007; Director of BlackRock in 2006; Assistant Treasurer of the MLIM and Fund Asset Management, L.P. advised funds from 2005 to 2006; Director of MLIM Fund Services Group from 2001 to 2006. | |||
Brian Kindelan 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1959 |
Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer | Since 2007 |
Chief Compliance Officer of the BlackRock-advised funds since 2007; Managing Director and Senior Counsel of BlackRock since 2005. | |||
Janey Ahn 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 1975 |
Secretary |
Since 2012 |
Director of BlackRock since 2009; Vice President of BlackRock from 2008 to 2009; Assistant Secretary of the Funds from 2008 to 2012; Associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP from 2006 to 2008. | |||
1 Officers of the Trusts serve at the pleasure of the Board. |
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Officers and Trustees (concluded) |
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Additional Information |
Proxy Results |
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on July 30, 2013, for shareholders of record on June 3, 2013, to elect trustee nominees for each Trust. There were no broker non-votes with regard to any of the Trusts.
Approved the Class III Trustees as follows, except for CII:
Richard E. Cavanagh | Kathleen F. Feldstein | Henry Gabbay | Jerrold B. Harris | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Votes For | Votes Withheld | Abstain | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Abstain | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Abstain | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Abstain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BQY |
4,419,899 | 63,434 | 0 | 4,416,512 | 66,821 | 0 | 4,420,811 | 62,522 | 0 | 4,415,678 | 67,655 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BQR |
8,645,501 | 251,776 | 0 | 8,633,212 | 264,065 | 0 | 8,641,800 | 255,477 | 0 | 8,628,966 | 268,311 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BGR |
23,527,994 | 761,485 | 0 | 23,495,945 | 793,534 | 0 | 23,531,780 | 757,699 | 0 | 23,520,283 | 769,196 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BDJ |
154,309,754 | 3,407,204 | 0 | 153,957,579 | 3,759,379 | 0 | 154,282,092 | 3,434,866 | 0 | 154,043,875 | 3,673,083 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BOE |
56,652,939 | 1,790,559 | 0 | 56,584,254 | 1,859,244 | 0 | 56,687,771 | 1,755,727 | 0 | 56,626,134 | 1,817,364 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BME |
6,572,170 | 91,415 | 0 | 6,569,612 | 93,973 | 0 | 6,568,539 | 95,046 | 0 | 6,569,090 | 94,495 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BGY |
90,511,155 | 3,960,380 | 0 | 90,270,437 | 4,201,098 | 0 | 90,483,598 | 3,987,937 | 0 | 90,404,219 | 4,067,316 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BCF |
46,375,325 | 1,421,414 | 0 | 46,356,309 | 1,440,430 | 0 | 46,438,721 | 1,358,018 | 0 | 46,343,074 | 1,453,665 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BCX |
41,963,114 | 773,510 | 0 | 41,907,237 | 829,387 | 0 | 42,005,677 | 730,947 | 0 | 41,984,113 | 752,511 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUI |
14,952,530 | 301,061 | 0 | 14,970,157 | 283,434 | 0 | 14,949,801 | 303,790 | 0 | 14,947,907 | 305,684 | 0 |
For the Trusts listed above, Trustees whose term of office continued after the Annual Meeting of Shareholders because they were not up for election are Paul L. Audet, Michael J. Castellano, Frank J. Fabozzi, James T. Flynn, R. Glenn Hubbard, W. Carl Kester and Karen P. Robards.
Approved the Directors as follows for CII only:
Votes For | Votes Withheld | Abstain | ||||||
Paul L. Audet |
37,404,929 | 2,096,245 | 0 | |||||
Michael J. Castellano |
37,249,769 | 2,251,405 | 0 | |||||
Richard E. Cavanagh |
37,360,584 | 2,140,590 | 0 | |||||
Frank J. Fabozzi |
37,604,519 | 1,896,655 | 0 | |||||
Kathleen F. Feldstein |
37,138,934 | 2,362,240 | 0 | |||||
James T. Flynn |
37,267,120 | 2,234,054 | 0 | |||||
Henry Gabbay |
37,641,045 | 1,860,129 | 0 | |||||
Jerrold B. Harris |
37,245,309 | 2,255,865 | 0 | |||||
R. Glenn Hubbard |
37,600,733 | 1,900,441 | 0 | |||||
W. Carl Kester |
37,655,093 | 1,846,081 | 0 | |||||
Karen P. Robards |
37,376,089 | 2,125,085 | 0 |
Trust Certification |
All Trusts, other than BQY which is listed on NYSE MKT, are listed for trading on the NYSE. All Trusts have filed with the relevant exchange their annual chief executive officer certification regarding compliance with such exchanges listing standards. The Trusts filed with the SEC the certification of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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Additional Information (continued) |
General Information |
150 | ANNUAL REPORT | OCTOBER 31, 2013 |
Additional Information (concluded) |
General Information (concluded) |
Dividend Policy |
BlackRock Privacy Principles |
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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- 10/13-AR |
Item 2 | Code of Ethics The registrant (or the Fund) has adopted a code of ethics, as of the end of the period covered by this report, applicable to the registrants principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. During the period covered by this report, there have been no amendments to or waivers granted under the code of ethics. A copy of the code of ethics is available without charge at www.blackrock.com. | |
Item 3 | Audit Committee Financial Expert The registrants board of directors (the board of directors), has determined that (i) the registrant has the following audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee and (ii) each audit committee financial expert is independent: | |
Michael Castellano Frank J. Fabozzi James T. Flynn W. Carl Kester Karen P. Robards | ||
The registrants board of directors has determined that W. Carl Kester and Karen P. Robards qualify as financial experts pursuant to Item 3(c)(4) of Form N-CSR. | ||
Prof. Kester has a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements and internal control over financial reporting as well as audit committee functions. Prof. Kester has been involved in providing valuation and other financial consulting services to corporate clients since 1978. Prof. Kesters financial consulting services present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the registrants financial statements. | ||
Ms. Robards has a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements and internal control over financial reporting as well as audit committee functions. Ms. Robards has been President of Robards & Company, a financial advisory firm, since 1987. Ms. Robards was formerly an investment banker for more than 10 years where she was responsible for evaluating and assessing the performance of companies based on their financial results. Ms. Robards has over 30 years of experience analyzing financial statements. She also is a member of the audit committee of one publicly held company and a non-profit organization. | ||
Under applicable securities laws, a person determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an expert for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and board of directors in the absence of such designation or identification. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the audit committee or board of directors. |
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Item 4 | Principal Accountant Fees and Services | |
The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte & Touche LLP (D&T) in each of the last two fiscal years for the services rendered to the Fund: |
(a) Audit Fees | (b) Audit-Related Fees1 | (c) Tax Fees2 | (d) All Other Fees3 | |||||||||||||
Entity Name | Current Fiscal Year End |
Previous Fiscal Year End |
Current Fiscal Year End |
Previous Fiscal Year End |
Current Fiscal Year End |
Previous Fiscal Year End |
Current Fiscal Year End |
Previous Fiscal Year End | ||||||||
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust | $50,213 | $48,200 | $0 | $0 | $11,100 | $6,100 | $0 | $0 |
The following table presents fees billed by D&T that were required to be approved by the registrants audit committee (the Committee) for services that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the Fund and that are rendered on behalf of BlackRock Advisors, LLC (Investment Adviser or BlackRock) and entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with BlackRock (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) that provide ongoing services to the Fund (Fund Service Providers):
Current Fiscal Year End | Previous Fiscal Year End | |||
(b) Audit-Related Fees1 | $0 | $0 | ||
(c) Tax Fees2 | $0 | $0 | ||
(d) All Other Fees3 | $2,865,000 | $2,970,000 |
1 The nature of the services includes assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit of financial statements not included in Audit Fees.
2 The nature of the services includes tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
3 Aggregate fees borne by BlackRock in connection with the review of compliance procedures and attestation thereto performed by D&T with respect to all of the registered closed-end funds and some of the registered open-end funds advised by BlackRock.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures:
The Committee has adopted policies and procedures with regard to the pre-approval of services. Audit, audit-related and tax compliance services provided to the registrant on an annual basis require specific pre-approval by the Committee. The Committee also must approve other non-audit services provided to the registrant and those non-audit services provided to the Investment Adviser and Fund Service Providers that relate directly to the operations and the financial reporting of the registrant. Certain of these non-audit services that the Committee believes are (a) consistent with the SECs auditor independence rules and (b) routine and recurring services that will not impair the independence of the independent accountants may be approved by the Committee without consideration on a specific case-by-case basis (general pre-approval). The term of any general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of the pre-approval, unless the Committee provides for a different period. Tax or other non-audit services provided to the registrant which have a direct impact on the operations or financial reporting of the registrant will only be deemed pre-approved provided that any individual project does not exceed $10,000 attributable to the registrant or $50,000 per project. For this purpose, multiple projects will be aggregated to determine if they exceed the previously mentioned cost levels.
Any proposed services exceeding the pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-approval by the Committee, as will any other services not subject to general pre-approval (e.g.,
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unanticipated but permissible services). The Committee is informed of each service approved subject to general pre-approval at the next regularly scheduled in-person board meeting. At this meeting, an analysis of such services is presented to the Committee for ratification. The Committee may delegate to the Committee Chairman the authority to approve the provision of and fees for any specific engagement of permitted non-audit services, including services exceeding pre-approved cost levels.
(e)(2) None of the services described in each of Items 4(b) through (d) were approved by the Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception in paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not Applicable
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees paid to the accountant for services rendered by the accountant to the registrant, the Investment Adviser and the Fund Service Providers were:
Entity Name | Current Fiscal Year End |
Previous Fiscal Year End | ||
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust | $6,100 | $6,100 |
Additionally, SSAE 16 Review (Formerly, SAS No. 70) fees for the current and previous fiscal years of $2,865,000 and $2,970,000, respectively, were billed by D&T to the Investment Adviser.
(h) The Committee has considered and determined that the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Investment Adviser, and the Fund Service Providers that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountants independence.
Item 5 | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants | |
(a) The following individuals are members of the registrants separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)): | ||
Michael Castellano Frank J. Fabozzi James T. Flynn W. Carl Kester Karen P. Robards | ||
(b) Not Applicable | ||
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. |
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(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 The board of directors has delegated the voting of proxies for the Funds portfolio securities to the Investment Adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisers proxy voting guidelines. Under these guidelines, the Investment Adviser will vote proxies related to Fund securities in the best interests of the Fund and its stockholders. From time to time, a vote may present a conflict between the interests of the Funds stockholders, on the one hand, and those of the Investment Adviser, or any affiliated person of the Fund or the Investment Adviser, on the other. In such event, provided that the Investment Advisers Equity Investment Policy Oversight Committee, or a sub-committee thereof (the Oversight Committee) is aware of the real or potential conflict or material non-routine matter and if the Oversight Committee does not reasonably believe it is able to follow its general voting guidelines (or if the particular proxy matter is not addressed in the guidelines) and vote impartially, the Oversight Committee may retain an independent fiduciary to advise the Oversight Committee on how to vote or to cast votes on behalf of the Investment Advisers clients. If the Investment Adviser determines not to retain an independent fiduciary, or does not desire to follow the advice of such independent fiduciary, the Oversight Committee shall determine how to vote the proxy after consulting with the Investment Advisers Portfolio Management Group and/or the Investment Advisers Legal and Compliance Department and concluding that the vote cast is in its clients best interest notwithstanding the conflict. A copy of the Funds Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures are attached as Exhibit 99.PROXYPOL. Information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, (i) at www.blackrock.com and (ii) on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov. | |
Item 8 |
Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies as of October 31, 2013. | |
(a)(1) The registrant is managed by a team of investment professionals comprised of Thomas P. Callan, CFA, Managing Director at BlackRock, Nigel Hart, CFA, Managing Director at BlackRock, Erin Xie, PhD, MBA, Managing Director at BlackRock, Ian Jamieson, CFA, Director at BlackRock, Kyle G. McClements, CFA, Managing Director at BlackRock and Christopher Accettella, Director at BlackRock. Messrs. Callan, Hart, Jamieson, McClements and Accettella and Ms. Xie are the Funds portfolio managers and are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds portfolio and the selection of its investments. Messrs. Callan, Jamieson and McClements and Ms. Xie have been members of the Funds portfolio management team since 2007. Messrs. Hart and Accettella have been members of the Funds portfolio management team since 2012. |
Portfolio Manager | Biography | |||||
Thomas P. Callan, CFA | Managing Director of BlackRock since 1998; Head of BlackRocks Global Opportunities equity team. | |||||
Nigel Hart, CFA | Managing Director of BlackRock since 2012; Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager of ReachCapital Management LP from 2000 to 2010. | |||||
Erin Xie, PhD, MBA | Managing Director of BlackRock since 2006; Director of BlackRock from 2005 to 2006; Senior Vice President of State Street Research & Management from 2001 to 2005. |
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Ian Jamieson, CFA | Director of BlackRock since 2007; Vice President of BlackRock from 2004 to 2007. | |||||
Kyle G. McClements, CFA | Managing Director of BlackRock since 2009; Director of BlackRock from 2006 to 2008; Vice President of BlackRock in 2005; Vice President of State Street Research & Management from 2004 to 2005. | |||||
Christopher Accettella | Director of BlackRock since 2008; Vice President of BlackRock, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. |
(a)(2) As of October 31, 2013:
(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 Pooled Investment Vehicles |
Other Accounts | ||||||
Thomas P. Callan, CFA | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
$9.31 Billion | $2.67 Billion | $2.21 Billion | $0 | $0 | $1.86 Billion | |||||||
Nigel Hart, CFA | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
$5.31 Billion | $1.19 Billion | $1.21 Billion | $0 | $0 | $862.9 Million | |||||||
Erin Xie, PhD, MBA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
$5.16 Billion | $1.42 Billion | $996.4 Million | $0 | $0 | $996.4 Million | |||||||
Ian Jamieson, CFA | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
$5.31 Billion | $1.35 Billion | $1.21 Billion | $0 | $0 | $862.9 Million | |||||||
Kyle G. McClements, CFA | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
$6.37 Billion | $1.22 Billion | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||||
Christopher Accettella | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
$6.37 Billion | $1.22 Billion | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
(iv) 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
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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 a fund. It should also be noted that Messrs. Callan, Hart and Jamieson and Ms. Xie may be managing certain hedge fund and/or long only accounts, or may be part of a team managing certain hedge fund and/or long only accounts, subject to incentive fees. Messrs. Callan, Hart and Jamieson and Ms. Xie 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.
(a)(3) As of October 31, 2013:
Portfolio Manager Compensation Overview
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 BlackRock, Inc.
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
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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 Manager | Benchmark | |
Thomas Callan Nigel Hart Ian Jamieson Erin Xie |
Lipper Mid-Cap Core Fund classification; Lipper International Multi-Cap Core fund classification; Lipper Global/Health/Biotechnology Fund classification | |
Kyle McClements Christopher Accettella |
No Benchmarks |
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 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. Hart has unvested long-term incentive awards.
Deferred Compensation Program A portion of the compensation paid to eligible United States-based BlackRock employees may be voluntarily deferred at their election for defined periods of time into an account that tracks the performance of certain of the firms investment products. Any portfolio manager who is either a managing director or director at BlackRock is eligible to participate in the deferred compensation program.
Other Compensation Benefits. In addition to base compensation and discretionary incentive compensation, portfolio managers may be eligible to receive or participate in one or more of the following:
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Incentive Savings Plans BlackRock, Inc. has created a variety of incentive savings plans in which BlackRock, Inc. employees are eligible to participate, including a 401(k) plan, the BlackRock Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), and the BlackRock Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The employer contribution components of the RSP include a company match equal to 50% of the first 8% of eligible pay contributed to the plan capped at $5,000 per year, and a company retirement contribution equal to 3-5% of eligible compensation up to the Internal Revenue Service limit ($255,000 for 2013). The RSP offers a range of investment options, including registered investment companies and collective investment funds managed by the firm. BlackRock, Inc. contributions follow the investment direction set by participants for their own contributions or, absent participant investment direction, are invested into 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 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 October 31, 2013.
Portfolio Manager |
Dollar Range of Equity Securities of the Fund Beneficially Owned |
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Thomas P. Callan, CFA |
None | |||||
Nigel Hart, CFA |
None | |||||
Erin Xie, PhD, MBA |
None | |||||
Ian Jamieson, CFA |
None | |||||
Kyle G. McClements, CFA |
$10,001 - $50,000 | |||||
Christopher Accettella |
None |
(b) Not Applicable
Item 9 | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers Not Applicable due to no such purchases during the period covered by this report. | |
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. |
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(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 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 See Item 2 | ||
(a)(2) Certifications Attached hereto | ||
(a)(3) Not Applicable | ||
(b) Certifications Attached hereto | ||
12(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 International Growth and Income Trust | ||
By: | /s/ John M. Perlowski | |
John M. Perlowski | ||
Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of | ||
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust | ||
Date: January 2, 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 International Growth and Income Trust | ||
Date: January 2, 2014 | ||
By: | /s/ Neal J. Andrews | |
Neal J. Andrews | ||
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of | ||
BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust | ||
Date: January 2, 2014 |
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