BME
NYSEBlackrock Health Sciences Trust
Price$39.86-2.07 (-4.94%)
2026-03-042026-06-05
News · 26 weeks13+100%
2025-12-142026-06-07
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25 items- PRDistribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End FundsCertain BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. The declarations have moved from monthly to quarterly to provide additional visibility on upcoming distributions. The funds will continue to pay monthly distributions. Municipal Funds: Distribution Month Ex- & Record Date Payable Date July July 15, 2026 August 3, 2026 August August 14, 2026 September 1, 2026 September September 15, 2026 October 1, 2026 National Funds Ticker Monthly Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust BTT
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capi
- SECSEC Form N-CEN filed by Blackrock Health Sciences TrustN-CEN - BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (0001314966) (Filer)
- SECSEC Form N-CSR filed by Blackrock Health Sciences TrustN-CSR - BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (0001314966) (Filer)
- PRDistribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End FundsCertain BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. The declarations have moved from monthly to quarterly to provide additional visibility on upcoming distributions. The funds will continue to pay monthly distributions. Municipal Funds: Certain Municipal Funds involved in upcoming mergers or reorganizations announced distributions separately. Distribution Month Ex- & Record Date Payable Date April April 15, 2026 May 1, 2026 May May 15, 2026 June 1, 2026 June June 15, 2026
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
- INSIDERPortfolio Manager Liu Xiang returned $16,292 worth of shares to the company (389 units at $41.87) and converted options into 389 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (0001314966) (Issuer)
- INSIDERPortfolio Manager Xie H Erin converted options into 11,450 shares and returned $479,391 worth of shares to the company (11,450 units at $41.87) (SEC Form 4)4 - BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (0001314966) (Issuer)
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
- PRDistribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End FundsCertain BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. The declarations are moving from monthly to quarterly to provide additional visibility on upcoming distributions. The funds will continue to pay monthly distributions. Municipal Funds: Certain Municipal Funds involved in upcoming mergers or reorganizations announced distributions separately. Distribution Month Ex- & Record Date Payable Date January January 20, 2026 February 2, 2026 February February 13, 2026 March 2, 2026 March March 13, 2026 April 1, 2026 National Funds Ticker Monthly Distribut
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
- PRDistribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End FundsCertain BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. Note: BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (CII) declared its December distribution on 10/1/2025 with an Ex-Date of 12/22/2025 and Payable-12/31/2025. It also declared a special distribution on 11/14/2025 with an Ex-Date of 12/3/2025 and Payable- 1/16/2025. 10/1/2025 - Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds 11/17/2025 - BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (CII) Announces Special Distribution Municipal Funds: Declaration- 12/12/2025 Ex-Date- 12/22/2025 Record- 12/22/2025 Payable- 12/31/2025 National Funds Ticker Distribution
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Renewal of Discount Management ProgramsThe BlackRock closed-end funds listed below (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") announced today the renewal of their discount management programs (each, a "Program" and collectively, the "Programs"). Under the terms of each Fund's Program, each Fund intends to offer to repurchase a portion of its common shares via tender offer if certain conditions are met during the specified time period, as detailed below. BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announcing their Discount Management Programs Fund Name Ticker BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust BCAT BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust ECAT BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust
- PRDistribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End FundsCertain BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: Declaration- 11/3/2025 Ex-Date- 11/14/2025 Record- 11/14/2025 Payable- 12/1/2025 National Funds Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust* BYM $0.055500 - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.049500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Municipal Income Trust* BFK $0.050000 - BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.* BKN $0.057000
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Provide Updates on their Discount Management ProgramsThe BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") listed below announced today the results of the Measurement Period (as defined below) under their previously announced discount management programs (the "Programs"). Under the Programs, each Fund intends to offer to repurchase a minimum of 5% of its outstanding common shares if the Fund's common shares trade at an average daily discount to net asset value ("NAV") of greater than 10% during the measurement period that commenced on January 1, 2025 and ended on September 30, 2025 (the "Measurement Period"). The average daily premium/(discount) to NAV for the Funds during the Measurement Period are summarized below. Measurement Period Res
- PRDistribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End FundsCertain BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: Declaration- 10/1/2025 Ex-Date- 10/15/2025 Record- 10/15/2025 Payable- 11/3/2025 National Funds Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust* BYM $0.055500 - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.049500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Municipal Income Trust* BFK $0.050000 - BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.*
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
- PRCertain BlackRock Sector Equity Closed-End Funds Announce Updates to Investment Objectives and Principal Investment StrategiesThe BlackRock Sector Equity Closed End Funds (CEFs) listed below (the "Funds") announced today that each Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved the following updates to the Funds' respective investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Effective 11/10/2025, the Funds' investment objectives will be changed as indicated below. Investment objective changes BlackRock Sector CEFs Ticker Current Investment Objective Proposed Investment Objective BlackRock Resources and Commodities Strategy Trust BCX The Trust's primary investment objective is to seek high current income and current gains, with a secondary objective
- SECSEC Form N-CSRS filed by Blackrock Health Sciences TrustN-CSRS - BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (0001314966) (Filer)
- PRDistribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End FundsCertain BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: Declaration- 9/2/2025 Ex-Date- 9/15/2025 Record- 9/15/2025 Payable- 10/1/2025 National Funds Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust* BYM $0.055500 - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.049500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Municipal Income Trust* BFK $0.050000 - BlackRock Investment Q
- PRCertain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of DistributionsToday, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE:BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE:BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE:BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE:BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE:BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE:BTX), BlackRock Capital
BME FAQ
7 questionsWhat does Blackrock Health Sciences Trust do?
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the health sciences and related sectors, which include businesses involved in researching, developing, producing, distributing or delivering medical, dental, optical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology products, supplies, equipment, or services. It also invests through equity derivatives, with an emphasis on option writing. The fund...Where does BME stock trade?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (BME) is listed on NYSE.What sector and industry is BME in?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust operates in the Finance sector, Trusts Except Educational Religious and Charitable industry.When did Blackrock Health Sciences Trust go public?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (BME) completed its IPO in 2005.Does BME pay a dividend?
Yes. BME's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-15 with a declared cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable 2026-06-30.What companies are similar to BME?
Notable peers in the same industry include BNY (BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust), BXSL (Blackstone Secured Lending Fund), PDI (PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund), BGR (BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust), NUV (Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc.). Compare BME side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.How can I track BME on Quantisnow?
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