BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII) Short Interest Up 134.4% in February

Posted by Chris Copeland on Mar 13th, 2025

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:CII – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 84,400 shares, an increase of 134.4% from the February 13th total of 36,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 116,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days.

Institutional Trading of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of CII. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Captrust Financial Advisors bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund in the 4th quarter worth $201,000. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $215,000. AGP Franklin LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $235,000. Finally, HighTower Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund during the 4th quarter valued at $236,000.

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Stock Down 0.7 %

Shares of BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund stock traded down $0.13 on Thursday, hitting $18.47. 112,556 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 112,512. The company has a fifty day moving average of $20.40 and a two-hundred day moving average of $19.97. BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund has a one year low of $17.57 and a one year high of $21.14.

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.141 per share. This represents a $1.69 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.16%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 14th.

About BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund

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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.