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BLW DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
11.92% YieldFinancial ServicesBlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust · NYSE
Price: $11.40 · Annual div: $1.36/share · Frequency: monthly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-11-13
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BLW Dividend Yield
BLW (BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust) has a dividend yield of 11.92%, based on an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and a price of $11.40. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.36 per share — a trailing yield of 11.92%. Dividends are paid monthly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, BLW's 12-month yield ranged from 9.80% to 11.74%. Full BLW dividend history ↓
Yield on cost: if BLW's dividend keeps growing 3.0% a year, a purchase at today's price would yield 13.81% after 5 years, 16.01% after 10 years and 21.52% after 20 years on the original investment.
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BLW DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a BLW position grows its share count by about 12.27% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 3.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 6 years without adding new money.
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BLW Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-11Latest | 2026-12-22 | $0.1132 | — | — |
| 2026-11-13 | 2026-11-30 | $0.1132 | — | — |
| 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-30 | $0.1132 | 11.61% | $11.70 |
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1132 | 10.79% | $12.59 |
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-31 | $0.1132 | 11.74% | $12.53 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-31 | $0.1132 | 10.90% | $12.46 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1132 | 10.85% | $12.52 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | $0.1132 | 10.56% | $12.86 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | $0.1132 | 10.78% | $12.60 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1132 | 10.78% | $13.65 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | $0.1132 | 10.72% | $13.73 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | $0.1132 | 9.91% | $13.71 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $0.1132 | 9.80% | $13.86 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | $0.1132 | 10.54% | $13.96 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | $0.1132 | 9.70% | $14.00 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.1132 | 10.40% | $14.15 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | $0.1132 | 9.62% | $14.12 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | $0.1132 | 9.53% | $14.25 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1132 | 10.45% | $14.03 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | $0.1132 | 9.76% | $13.87 |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | $0.1132 | 9.59% | $14.05 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | $0.1132 | 9.34% | $14.37 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | $0.1132 | 9.31% | $14.37 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | $0.1132 | 9.38% | $14.20 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | $0.1132 | 9.27% | $14.31 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | $0.1132 | 9.25% | $14.29 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | $0.1132 | 9.08% | $14.50 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1132 | 9.06% | $14.47 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | $0.1132 | 9.18% | $14.12 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | $0.1132 | 9.15% | $13.99 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.1079 | 9.17% | $13.80 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.1079 | 9.29% | $13.51 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-30 | $0.1079 | 8.88% | $14.03 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | $0.1079 | 8.75% | $14.12 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-29 | $0.1079 | 8.74% | $14.03 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-31 | $0.1079 | 9.39% | $13.99 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-20 | $0.1079 | 9.17% | $13.16 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.1079 | 9.33% | $12.83 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | $0.1079 | 9.32% | $12.73 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.0981 | 8.91% | $13.21 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | $0.0981 | 8.89% | $13.23 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | $0.0981 | 9.82% | $12.98 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.0981 | 9.19% | $12.80 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.0981 | 9.73% | $13.09 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | $0.0981 | 8.90% | $13.21 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.0981 | 8.76% | $13.43 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.0980 | 8.44% | $13.93 |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-31 | $0.0980 | 9.03% | $13.03 |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-22 | $0.0980 | 8.75% | $13.44 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.0980 | 9.30% | $12.65 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | $0.0980 | 10.23% | $12.45 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.0980 | 8.76% | $13.43 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.0980 | 9.35% | $13.62 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-29 | $0.0980 | 9.24% | $12.73 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.0980 | 8.53% | $13.79 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | $0.0980 | 8.48% | $13.86 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-29 | $0.0980 | 8.93% | $14.27 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.0980 | 8.08% | $14.56 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | $0.0980 | 7.61% | $15.45 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-11 | $0.0980 | 6.95% | $16.92 |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-22 | $0.0980 | 6.95% | $16.92 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.0980 | 7.37% | $17.30 |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-29 | $0.0980 | 6.87% | $17.13 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.0980 | 6.77% | $17.37 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-31 | $0.0980 | 6.82% | $17.25 |
| 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | $0.0980 | 6.88% | $17.10 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-30 | $0.0980 | 6.89% | $17.07 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | $0.0980 | 7.50% | $16.99 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-30 | $0.0981 | 7.03% | $16.74 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-31 | $0.0981 | 6.76% | $15.95 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-26 | $0.0980 | 6.29% | $15.59 |
| 2020-12-30 | 2021-01-11 | $0.0980 | — | — |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-21 | $0.0981 | — | — |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-11-30 | $0.0980 | — | — |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-30 | $0.0980 | — | — |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-30 | $0.0980 | — | — |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-31 | $0.0981 | — | — |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-31 | $0.0981 | — | — |
| 2020-06-12 | 2020-06-30 | $0.0981 | — | — |
| 2020-05-14 | 2020-05-29 | $0.0981 | — | — |
About BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust is a closed-end fund, specializing in fixed-income investments. This trust was established by BlackRock, Inc. and is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. Its investment strategy concentrates on U.S. fixed income securities, deriving from companies across a diverse range of sectors. The portfolio's primary holdings include high-grade corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, debt issued by the U.S. Government and its agencies, and senior, secured floating-rate loans. The fund maintains a short average portfolio duration, specifically under five years. Its performance is evaluated against the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index. Formed on July 31, 2003, the trust is domiciled within the United States.
BLW Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is BLW's dividend yield?
BLW (BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust) has a dividend yield of 11.92%, based on an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and a price of $11.40. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.36 per share — a trailing yield of 11.92%. Dividends are paid monthly.
How much does $10,000 in BLW pay in dividends?
$10,000 in BLW at a 11.92% yield pays about $1,192 a year ($99 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for BLW?
With dividends reinvested, a BLW position grows its share count by about 12.27% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 3.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 6 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate BLW dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the BLW DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is BLW's next ex-dividend date?
BLW's next ex-dividend date is 2026-11-13. BLW pays dividends monthly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is BLW's dividend growth rate?
BLW's dividend changed 0.0% over the last year and 2.9% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 BLW Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BLW.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 11.92% | 9.12% | $1,192 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 10.13% | 7.33% | $1,013 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 9.54% | 6.74% | $954 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 11.92% | 9.12% | $1,192 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 10.88% | 8.08% | $1,088 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 11.92% | 9.12% | $1,192 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 8.94% | 6.14% | $894 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 10.13% | 7.33% | $1,013 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 8.34% | 5.54% | $834 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 8.78% | 5.98% | $878 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 8.34% | 5.54% | $834 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 BLW Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $1.36/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BLW Dividend Payment Schedule
BLW pays every month — 12 payments per year.
📊 BLW vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BLW compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BLW sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BLW Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 965.77 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 857.42 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 1,055.28 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 744.35 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 100.48 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 800.88 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-03 | 40.31 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-03 | 9.14 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-07-01 | 980.56 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-07-01 | 894.78 | — | — |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) is currently trading at $11.40, trading near its 52-week low. The current dividend yield is 11.92% based on an annual payout of $1.36 per share.
BLW (BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust) — 11.92% Dividend Yield Analysis
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) is a financial services stock currently trading at $11.40 with a dividend yield of 11.92%. It pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share. Over the past 5 years, BLW has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 2.9%.
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