BTZ Distribution History & Yield
BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Declared |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 23, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BTZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.008 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BTZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,191 | $11,274 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,953 | $56,369 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,905 | $112,738 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.64%. $10,000 in BTZ would currently pay about $1,064 a year ($89 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BTZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
BTZ dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BTZ's regular distribution detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BTZ's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -14.3% over the past year.
A 10.6% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust
BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. For the fixed income portion of the portfolio, the fund primarily invests in securities with an average credit quality of BBB by Standard & Poor's Corporation. It invests in investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds, bank loans, preferred securities or convertible bonds or derivatives. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock Preferred & Equity Advantage Trust.
First distribution on our records: Feb 22, 2007. 237 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BTZ distribution FAQ
When is BTZ's next ex-distribution date?
BTZ's next ex-distribution date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.084 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does BTZ pay distributions?
BTZ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.084 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is BTZ's distribution yield?
BTZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.64%, based on $1.008 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $9.47. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.008 per share, is 10.64%.
How much does BTZ pay per share?
BTZ pays about $0.084 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.008 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.80 a year.
Has BTZ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BTZ's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of BTZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.64%, you would need about 1,191 shares of BTZ (roughly $11,274 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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