First Citizens Financial Corp Sells 6,155 Shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK)

First Citizens Financial Corp trimmed its holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust (NYSE:BHK – Get Rating) by 30.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 13,910 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 6,155 shares during the quarter. First Citizens Financial Corp’s holdings in BlackRock Core Bond Trust were worth $144,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC boosted its position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 1.2% during the second quarter. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC now owns 131,707 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,491,000 after acquiring an additional 1,535 shares during the last quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 12.4% during the 3rd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 17,778 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $178,000 after purchasing an additional 1,957 shares during the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust during the second quarter valued at about $29,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its holdings in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 0.3% in the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 1,029,139 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $10,291,000 after purchasing an additional 2,772 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its position in shares of BlackRock Core Bond Trust by 3.2% in the second quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 106,711 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,208,000 after buying an additional 3,287 shares in the last quarter.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Price Performance

BlackRock Core Bond Trust stock traded up $0.16 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $10.67. 96,856 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 185,507. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $11.06 and its 200-day moving average is $10.76. BlackRock Core Bond Trust has a 12 month low of $9.50 and a 12 month high of $13.19.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.075 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 14th. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.43%.

About BlackRock Core Bond Trust

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BlackRock Core Bond Trust operates as a closed-end investment fund. The firm intends to provide current income and capital appreciation. Its investments include a broad range of bonds, including corporate bonds, US government and agency securities and mortgage-related securities. The company was founded on November 30, 2001 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.