BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII) Short Interest Update

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 24,200 shares, a growth of 214.3% from the October 31st total of 7,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 113,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Stock Up 0.6 %

NYSE CII traded up $0.11 on Friday, hitting $20.12. 88,273 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 93,421. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $19.70 and a 200-day moving average of $19.53. BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund has a 12 month low of $17.57 and a 12 month high of $20.40.

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 23rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 16th will be given a dividend of $0.141 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th. This represents a $1.69 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.41%.

Institutional Trading of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Mather Group LLC. bought a new stake in BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund during the 2nd quarter valued at $47,000. TPG Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund during the second quarter worth about $211,000. Calamos Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund in the 2nd quarter worth about $237,000. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund in the 2nd quarter worth about $222,000. Finally, Atomi Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund by 5.6% in the 3rd quarter. Atomi Financial Group Inc. now owns 13,523 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $266,000 after acquiring an additional 719 shares in the last quarter.

About BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors.