BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.
EGF
Price:
$9.86
Market Cap:
$36.86M
BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It primarily invests in a portfolio of United States government and government agency securities, including the U.S. government mortgage-backed securities. The fund invests in non U.S. government debt securities of foreign or domestic issuers, including commercial paper, notes, corporate bonds, debentures, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate loans, sovereign debt securities, and money market securities. It was formerly known as Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. BlackRock Enha...[Read more]
Industry
Asset Management
IPO Date
2005-10-27
Stock Exchange
NYSE
Ticker
EGF
PE Ratio
[44.82]
ROE
[3.10%]
Current Ratio
[0.23]
Dividend Yield
[4.99%]
Enterprise Value
[36.95M]
Dividend History
EGF Dividend History Overview
Dividends are a key part of long-term returns for investors, and BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (EGF) has a track record worth reviewing. Looking at dividend history for EGF gives you an idea of how consistent the dividends have been and what you might expect in the future.
Ex-Dividend Date
2024-12-16
Dividend Yield
4.99%
Annual Dividend
$0.04
P/E Ratio
44.82
Payout Ratio
1.99
Dividend per Share
$0.49
EPS
0.22
| Ex-Date/EFF Date | Dividend Amount | Adjusted Dividend | Payment Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-16 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-15 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-15 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-09-16 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-08-15 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-15 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-05-14 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-05-31 | |
| 2024-04-12 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-14 | $0.041 | $0.041 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-02-01 |
BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (EGF) Dividend History Chart
The table below shows BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (EGF) dividend history over the years, including the amount per share, the payout date, and any adjustments for stock splits.
BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (EGF) Dividend Growth
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