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BGT / BGT: Value Re-Appears In This Floating Rate CEF

Floating rate loans and bonds are a reasonable option when deciding how to play an inflationary or rising interest rate environment. Despite this traditional wisdom, funds that hold these loans like BGT have seen poor performance in 2022. Read More

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Posted: Apr 27 2022, 22:40

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BGT News

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BGT: A Golden Standard Leveraged Loan CEF, 11.7% Yield

The BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust is a closed-end fund that focuses on leveraged loans with the primary goal of generating current income for i

By Seeking Alpha
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BGT: A Year Later, The Buy Case For Floaters Persists

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BGT generates a high distribution yield from a portfolio of junk loans. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust pays an attractive 11.8% forward distribu

By Seeking Alpha
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BGT: Floaters Still Look Attractive

Floating rate debt should remain in demand as the Fed continues to raise its benchmark rate. Further, the market is starting to come to terms with the

By Seeking Alpha
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BGT: Floating Rate Debt Continues To Serve As A Hedge Against Rising Rates

Floating rate debt should perform well as interest rates keep rising. With higher rates being a primary concern for markets, investors can front-run t

By Seeking Alpha
April 27, 2022

BGT: Value Re-Appears In This Floating Rate CEF

Floating rate loans and bonds are a reasonable option when deciding how to play an inflationary or rising interest rate environment. Despite this trad

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