UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811‑21566
 
Name of Fund:   BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)
 
Fund Address:   100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809
Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 882‑0052, Option 4
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31/2023
Date of reporting period: 12/31/2023
 

Item 1 – Report to Stockholders
(a) The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.

 
LOGO
  DECEMBER 31, 2023
 
   2023 Annual Report
 
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (BTZ)
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)
 
 
 
 
Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee
 

Supplemental Information (unaudited)
 
Section 19(a) Notices
BlackRock Core Bond Trust’s (BHK), BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.’s (HYT), BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust’s (BTZ) and BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust’s (BGT) (collectively the “Trusts”, or individually a “Trust”) amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Trust’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Each Trust will provide a Form 1099‑DIV each calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
December 31, 2023
 
     Total Cumulative Distributions
for the Fiscal Period
     % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Period
 
Trust Name    
Net
Income
 
 
    

Net Realized
Capital Gains
Short-Term
 
 
 
    

Net Realized
Capital Gains
Long-Term
 
 
 
    
Return of
Capital
 
 (a)  
   

Total Per
Common
Share
 
 
 
    
Net
Income
 
 
   

Net Realized
Capital Gains
Short-Term
 
 
 
   

Net Realized
Capital Gains
Long-Term
 
 
 
   
Return of
Capital
 
 
   

Total Per
Common
Share
 
 
 
BHK
  $  0.538765      $  —      $  —      $  0.356435     $  0.895200        60             40     100
HYT
    0.680896                      0.253904       0.934800        73                   27       100  
BTZ
    0.629857                      0.376943       1.006800        63                   37       100  
BGT
    1.236255                      0.046605       1.282860        96                   4       100  
 
  (a)
Each Trust estimates that it has distributed more than its net income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in a Trust is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect a Trust’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.” When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will reduce a Trust’s net asset value per share.
 
Section 19(a) notices for the Trusts, as applicable, are available on the BlackRock website at blackrock.com.
Managed Distribution Plan
The Trusts, each with the approval of its Board of Trustees (the “Board”), has adopted a managed distribution plan, consistent with its investment objectives and policies, to support a level distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital (the “Plan”). In accordance with the Plans, the Trusts currently distribute the following fixed amounts per share on a monthly basis.
 
   
Trust Name   Amount Per
Common Share
 
BHK
  $ 0.074600  
HYT
    0.077900  
BTZ
    0.083900  
BGT
    0.120280  
The fixed amounts distributed per share are subject to change at the discretion of each Trust’s Board. Each Trust is currently not relying on any exemptive relief from Section 19(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Under its Plan, a Trust will distribute all available investment income to its shareholders as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). If sufficient income (inclusive of net investment income and short-term capital gains) is not earned on a monthly basis, a Trust will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital to shareholders in order to maintain a level distribution. Each monthly distribution to shareholders is expected to be at the fixed amount established by the Board; however, a Trust may make additional distributions from time to time, including additional capital gain distributions at the end of the taxable year, if required to meet requirements imposed by the Code and/or the 1940 Act.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about a Trust’s investment performance from the amount of these distributions or from the terms of the Plan. Each Trust’s total return performance is presented in its financial highlights table.
Each Trust’s Board may amend, suspend or terminate a Trust’s Plan at any time without prior notice to the Trust’s shareholders if it deems such actions to be in the best interests of the Trust or its shareholders. The suspension or termination of the Plan could have the effect of creating a trading discount (if the Trust’s stock is trading at or above net asset value) or widening an existing trading discount. Each Trust is subject to risks that could have an adverse impact on its ability to maintain level distributions. Examples of potential risks include, but are not limited to, economic downturns impacting the markets, changes in interest rates, decreased market volatility, companies suspending or decreasing corporate dividend distributions and changes in the Code. Please refer to BHK’s, HYT’s and BGT’s prospectus for a more complete description of a Trust’s risks.
 
 
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The Markets in Review
Dear Shareholder,
The combination of continued economic growth and cooling inflation provided a supportive backdrop for investors during the 12‑month reporting period ended December 31, 2023. Significantly tighter monetary policy helped to rein in inflation, and the Consumer Price Index decelerated substantially in the first half of the year before stalling between 3% and 4% in the second half. A moderating labor market helped ease inflationary pressure, although wages continued to grow. Wage and job growth powered robust consumer spending, backstopping the economy. On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a horrific attack on Israel. The ensuing war will have a significant humanitarian impact and could lead to heightened economic and market volatility. We see geopolitics as a structural market risk going forward. See our geopolitical risk dashboard at blackrock.com for more details.
Equity returns were robust during the period, as interest rates stabilized and the economy proved to be more resilient than many investors expected. The U.S. economy continued to show strength, and growth further accelerated in the third quarter of 2023. Large-capitalization U.S. stocks posted particularly substantial gains, supported by the performance of a few notable technology companies and small-capitalization U.S. stocks also advanced. Meanwhile, international developed market equities and emerging market stocks posted solid gains.
The 10‑year U.S. Treasury yield ended 2023 where it began despite an eventful year that saw significant moves in bond markets. Overall, U.S. Treasuries gained as investors began to anticipate looser financial conditions. The corporate bond market benefited from improving economic sentiment, although high-yield corporate bond prices fared significantly better than investment-grade bonds as demand from yield-seeking investors remained strong.
The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), attempting to manage persistent inflation, raised interest rates four times during the 12‑month period, but paused its tightening in the second half of the period. The Fed also wound down its bond-buying programs and incrementally reduced its balance sheet by not replacing securities that reach maturity.
Supply constraints appear to have become an embedded feature of the new macroeconomic environment, making it difficult for developed economies to increase production without sparking higher inflation. Geopolitical fragmentation and an aging population risk further exacerbating these constraints, keeping the labor market tight and wage growth high. Although the Fed has stopped tightening for now, we believe that the new economic regime means that the Fed will need to maintain high rates for an extended period despite the market’s hopes for interest rate cuts, as reflected in the recent rally. In this new regime, we anticipate greater volatility and dispersion of returns, creating more opportunities for selective portfolio management.
We believe developed market equities have priced in an optimistic scenario for rate cuts, which we view as premature, so we prefer an underweight stance in the near term. Nevertheless, we are overweight on Japanese stocks as shareholder-friendly policies generate increased investor interest. We also believe that stocks with an AI tilt should benefit from an investment cycle that is set to support revenues and margins. In credit, there are selective opportunities in the near term despite tighter credit and financial conditions. For fixed income investing with a six‑ to twelve-month horizon, we see the most attractive investments in short-term U.S. Treasuries, U.S. mortgage-backed securities, and hard-currency emerging market bonds.
Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, position themselves to be prepared for a decarbonizing economy, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.
Sincerely,
 
LOGO
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
LOGO
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
 
Total Returns as of December 31, 2023
 
 
    
 
 6‑Month
 
 
 
12‑Month
 
 
 
U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)
 
  8.04%     26.29
 
U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)
 
   8.18         16.93     
 
International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)
 
   5.88         18.24     
 
Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)
 
   4.71         9.83    
 
3‑month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3‑Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)
 
   2.70         5.02    
 
U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10‑Year U.S. Treasury Index)
 
   1.11         2.83    
 
U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)
 
   3.37         5.53    
 
Tax‑exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)
 
   3.63         6.40    
 
U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)
 
   7.65         13.44     
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.
 
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents
 
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Annual Report:
  
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Financial Statements:
  
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging
 
The Trusts may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the distribution rate on, and net asset value (“NAV”) of, their common shares (“Common Shares”). However, there is no guarantee that these objectives can be achieved in all interest rate environments.
In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of leverage, which is based on short-term interest rates, is normally lower than the income earned by a Trust on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of each Trust (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, each Trust’s shareholders benefit from the incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage (after paying the leverage costs) is paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings (less the leverage liability) is reflected in the per share NAV.
To illustrate these concepts, assume a Trust’s capitalization is $100 million and it utilizes leverage for an additional $30 million, creating a total value of $130 million available for investment in longer-term income securities. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and longer-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, a Trust’s financing costs on the $30 million of proceeds obtained from leverage are based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by a Trust with the proceeds from leverage earn income based on longer-term interest rates. In this case, a Trust’s financing cost of leverage is significantly lower than the income earned on a Trust’s longer-term investments acquired from such leverage proceeds, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.
However, in order to benefit shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed a Trust’s return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders is lower than if a Trust had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of the Trusts’ portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the amount of each Trust’s obligations under its respective leverage arrangement generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Trusts’ NAVs positively or negatively. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that a Trust’s intended leveraging strategy will be successful.
The use of leverage also generally causes greater changes in each Trust’s NAV, market price and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the NAV and market price of a Trust’s shares than if the Trust were not leveraged. In addition, each Trust may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause the Trust to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit a Trust’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. Each Trust incurs expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by shareholders and may reduce income to the shareholders. Moreover, to the extent the calculation of each Trust’s investment advisory fees includes assets purchased with the proceeds of leverage, the investment advisory fees payable to the Trusts’ investment adviser will be higher than if the Trusts did not use leverage.
Each Trust may utilize leverage through a credit facility or reverse repurchase agreements as described in the Notes to Financial Statements, if applicable.
Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), each Trust is permitted to borrow money (including through the use of TOB Trusts) or issue debt securities up to 33 1/3% of its total managed assets. A Trust may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, a Trust may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by its credit facility, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Trusts may invest in various derivative financial instruments. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other assets without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the instrument. Pursuant to Rule 18f‑4 under the 1940 Act, among other things, the Trusts must either use derivative financial instruments with embedded leverage in a limited manner or comply with an outer limit on fund leverage risk based on value‑at‑risk. The Trusts’ successful use of a derivative financial instrument depends on the investment adviser’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of these instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may limit the amount of appreciation a Trust can realize on an investment and/or may result in lower distributions paid to shareholders. The Trusts’ investments in these instruments, if any, are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
T H E  B E N E F I T S  A N D  R I S K S  O F  L E V E R A G I N G  /  D E R I V A T I V E  F I N A N C I A L  I N S T R U M E N T S
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023    BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
 
Investment Objective
BlackRock Core Bond Trust’s (BHK) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 75% of its managed assets in bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. Under normal market conditions, the Trust intends to invest its assets primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade bonds, which may include, but are not limited to, corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities and mortgage-related securities. The Trust may invest up to 25% of its total managed assets in bonds that, at the time of investment, are rated Ba/BB or below by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”) or another nationally recognized rating agency or bonds that are unrated but judged to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser. The Trust may invest up to 10% of its total managed assets in bonds issued in foreign currencies. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
 
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange
  BHK
Initial Offering Date
  November 27, 2001
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of December 31, 2023 ($10.91)(a)
  8.21%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(b)
  $ 0.074600
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(b)
  $ 0.895200
Leverage as of December 31, 2023(c)
  33%
 
  (a) 
Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
 
  (b) 
The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain.
 
  (c) 
Represents reverse repurchase agreements as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to any borrowings) minus the sum of its liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments.
 
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
 
     12/31/23     12/31/22     Change     High     Low  
Closing Market Price
    $ 10.91       $ 10.38       5.11     $ 11.68       $ 9.14  
Net Asset Value
    11.02       10.89       1.19       11.77       9.61  
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT
 
 
LOGO
 
  (a) 
Represents the Trust’s closing market price on the NYSE and reflects the reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.
 
  (b) 
An index that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government related bond markets. It is composed of the US Corporate Index and a non‑corporate component that includes foreign agencies, sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities.
 
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023 (continued)    BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
 
Performance
Returns for the period ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:
 
    Average Annual Total Returns  
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
Trust at NAV(a)(b)
    10.12     2.64     4.16
Trust at Market Price(a)(b)
    14.38       4.46       5.00  
Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index
    8.18       2.45       2.83  
Reference Benchmark(c)
    7.88       2.26       3.07  
Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Index(d)
    7.13       1.12       3.22  
Bloomberg Intermediate Credit Index(e)
    6.94       2.44       2.46  
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index(f)
    13.44       5.35       4.59  
Bloomberg CMBS, Eligible for U.S. Aggregate Index(g)
    5.42       1.68       2.06  
Bloomberg MBS Index(h)
    5.05       0.25       1.38  
Bloomberg ABS Index(i)
    5.54       1.92       1.81  
 
  (a) 
All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. Performance results reflect the Trust’s use of leverage, if any.
 
  (b) 
The Trust’s discount to NAV narrowed during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV.
 
  (c) 
The Reference Benchmark is comprised of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Index (40%); Bloomberg Intermediate Credit Index (24%); Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (16%); Bloomberg CMBS, Eligible for U.S. Aggregate Index (8%); Bloomberg MBS Index (8%); and Bloomberg ABS Index (4%). The Reference Benchmark’s index content and weightings may have varied over past periods.
 
  (d) 
An unmanaged index that is the long component of the Bloomberg U.S. Government/Credit Index. It includes publicly issued U.S. Treasury debt, U.S. government agency debt, taxable debt issued by U.S. states and territories and their political subdivisions, debt issued by U.S. and non‑U.S. corporations, non‑U.S. government debt and supranational debt.
 
  (e) 
An unmanaged index that is the intermediate component of the Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index includes publicly issued U.S. corporate and foreign debentures and secured notes that meet specified maturity, liquidity, and quality requirements.
 
  (f) 
An unmanaged index comprised of issuers that meet the following criteria: at least $150 million par value outstanding; maximum credit rating of Ba1; at least one year to maturity; and no issuer represents more than 2% of the index.
 
  (g) 
An unmanaged index that is the CMBS component of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index.
 
  (h) 
An unmanaged index that is a market value-weighted index, which covers the mortgage-backed securities component of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. It is comprised of agency mortgage-backed pass-through securities of the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) with a minimum $150 million par amount outstanding and a weighted-average maturity of at least 1 year. The index includes reinvestment of income.
 
  (i) 
An unmanaged index that is the asset-backed securities component of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index.
 
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
The Trust is presenting the performance of one or more indices for informational purposes only. The Trust is actively managed and does not seek to track or replicate the performance of any index. The index performance shown is not intended to be indicative of the Trust’s investment strategies, portfolio components or past or future performance.
More information about the Trust’s historical performance can be found in the “Closed End Funds” section of blackrock.com.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
What factors influenced performance?
Exposure to credit-oriented sectors including high yield corporate bonds, investment grade corporate bonds and collateralized loan obligations contributed to the Trust’s performance over the period. Holdings of agency mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) also proved additive.
Derivatives were utilized by the Trust in order to hedge and/or take outright views on interest rates, credit risk and/or foreign exchange positions in the portfolio. The Trust’s use of derivatives detracted from performance during the period.
The Trust’s practice of maintaining a specified level of monthly distributions to shareholders did not have a material impact on the Trust’s investment strategy. The distribution policy resulted in return of capital for the period. Refer to the financial highlights and income tax information sections in this report for further information about the distributions.
Describe recent portfolio activity.
The Trust continued to favor agency MBS as a high-quality source of income as well as due to more attractive valuations driven by the spike in interest rate volatility in March 2023 and MBS selling by regional banks. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Trust reduced the agency MBS allocation in order to take profits after a period of strong performance. The Trust reduced exposure to subordinated bank debt on concerns over pressures on the banking sector. Instead, the Trust maintained its maximum allocation of 25% to high yield bonds given solid U.S. corporate fundamentals.
Describe portfolio positioning at period end.
At period end, the Trust maintained diversified exposure across non‑government spread sectors, including investment grade and high yield corporate bonds, commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and, to a lesser degree, non‑agency MBS. The Trust also held exposure to government-related sectors such as U.S. Treasuries, agency debt and agency MBS.
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023 (continued)    BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
 
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments
 
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
 
Asset Type(a)   Percentage of
Total Investments
 
Corporate Bonds
    44.1
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities
    14.3  
U.S. Treasury Obligations
    12.1  
Asset-Backed Securities
    10.2  
Non‑Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
    9.3  
Preferred Securities
    5.0  
Municipal Bonds
    2.3  
Floating Rate Loan Interests
    1.5  
Foreign Agency Obligations
    1.2  
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
 
Credit Rating(a)(b)   Percentage of
Total Investments
 
AAA/Aaa(c)
    35.3
AA/Aa
    4.0  
A
    12.4  
BBB/Baa
    19.5  
BB/Ba
    11.0  
B
    9.8  
CCC/Caa
    2.3  
CC
    0.2  
C
    (d) 
N/R(e)
    5.5  
 
 
(a) 
Excludes short-term securities.
(b) 
For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.
(c) 
The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of not‑rated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors, individual investments and/or issuer. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities and U.S. Treasury Obligations as AAA/Aaa.
(d) 
Rounds to less than 0.1% of total investments.
(e) 
The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of December 31, 2023, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1.0% of the Trust’s total investments.
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023    BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
 
Investment Objective
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.’s (HYT) (the “Trust”) primary investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income. The Trust’s secondary investment objective is to provide shareholders with capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities which are rated at the time of investment to be below investment grade or, if unrated, are considered by the investment adviser to be of comparable quality. The Trust may invest directly in fixed income securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
 
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange
  HYT 
Initial Offering Date
  May 30, 2003 
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of December 31, 2023 ($9.43)(a)
  9.91% 
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(b)
  $ 0.077900 
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(b)
  $ 0.934800 
Leverage as of December 31, 2023(c)
  30% 
 
  (a) 
Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
 
  (b) 
The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain.
 
  (c) 
Represents bank borrowings outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings), minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments.
 
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
 
     12/31/23      12/31/22      Change      High      Low   
Closing Market Price
  $ 9.43      $ 8.74        7.89    $ 9.56      $ 8.24   
Net Asset Value
    9.73        9.25        5.19        9.85        8.85   
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT
 
LOGO
 
  (a) 
Represents the Trust’s closing market price on the NYSE and reflects the reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.
 
  (b) 
An unmanaged index comprised of issues that meet the following criteria: at least $150 million par value outstanding; maximum credit rating of Ba1; at least one year to maturity; and no issuer represents more than 2% of the index.
 
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023 (continued)    BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
 
Performance
Returns for the period ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:
 
          Average Annual Total Returns  
            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  
Trust at NAV(a)(b)
      16.80      7.18      5.90
Trust at Market Price(a)(b)
      19.80        9.57        6.29  
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index
            13.44        5.35        4.59  
 
  (a) 
All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. Performance results reflect the Trust’s use of leverage, if any.
 
  (b) 
The Trust’s discount to NAV narrowed during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV.
 
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
The Trust is presenting the performance of one or more indices for informational purposes only. The Trust is actively managed and does not seek to track or replicate the performance of any index. The index performance shown is not intended to be indicative of the Trust’s investment strategies, portfolio components or past or future performance.
More information about the Trust’s historical performance can be found in the “Closed End Funds” section of blackrock.com.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
What factors influenced performance?
High yield corporate bonds experienced strong positive returns during the reporting period, as credit sentiment was supported by continued declines in inflation and resilient economic data.
From a sector perspective, technology, independent energy, and cable and satellite were the largest contributors to the Trust’s performance over the reporting period. Notably, all of the portfolio’s high yield sector exposures posted positive returns. By credit rating, B‑rated bonds were the largest contributors to return while issues in the BB and CCC ratings categories were also meaningful contributors. From an asset allocation perspective, high yield was the most meaningful contributor to returns, although tactical allocations to bank loans and investment grade corporate bonds were also additive.
There were no meaningful detractors from performance on an absolute basis.
The Trust’s practice of maintaining a specified level of monthly distributions to shareholders did not have a material impact on the Trust’s investment strategy. The distribution policy resulted in return of capital for the period. Refer to the financial highlights and income tax information sections in this report for further information about the distributions.
Describe recent portfolio activity.
While key positioning themes remained broadly consistent, the Trust tactically navigated sector- and issuer-level positioning to take advantage of market opportunities. Exposure to bank loans and investment grade issues was reduced throughout the period as more interesting relative value developed in high yield bonds. Liquid product usage was active across total return swaps, high yield ETFs, and index credit default swaps. The Trust also increased its allocation to B‑rated credits.
Describe portfolio positioning at period end.
The Trust was underweight BB‑rated credits and overweight issues in the B ratings category as well as select CCC‑rated bonds. The Trust continued to hold meaningful tactical allocations to bank loans and investment grade issues, although as noted these exposures were trimmed over the period in favor of high yield corporate bonds. The largest sector weights included technology, independent energy, midstream, cable and satellite, and healthcare.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023 (continued)    BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
 
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments
 
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
 
Asset Type(a)          Percentage of
Total Investments
 
Corporate Bonds
      88.2
Floating Rate Loan Interests
      8.7  
Preferred Securities
      2.5  
Other*
            0.6  
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
 
Credit Rating(a)(b)          Percentage of
Total Investments
 
A
      0.1
BBB/Baa
      6.0  
BB/Ba
      38.6  
B
      43.6  
CCC/Caa
      8.9  
C
      (c) 
N/R
            2.8  
 
 
(a) 
Excludes short-term securities.
(b) 
For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.
(c) 
Rounds to less than 0.1% of total investments.
*
Includes one or more investment categories that individually represents less than 1.0% of the Trust’s total investments. Please refer to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments for details.
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023    BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (BTZ)
 
Investment Objective
BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust’s (BTZ) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income, current gains and capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in credit-related securities, including, but not limited to, investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds (commonly referred to as “junk” bonds), bank loans, preferred securities or convertible bonds or derivatives with economic characteristics similar to these credit-related securities. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
 
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange
  BTZ 
Initial Offering Date
  December 27, 2006 
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of December 31, 2023 ($10.32)(a)
  9.76% 
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(b)
  $ 0.083900 
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(b)
  $ 1.006800 
Leverage as of December 31, 2023(c)
  35% 
 
  (a) 
Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
 
  (b) 
The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain.
 
  (c) 
Represents reverse repurchase agreements as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to any borrowings) minus the sum of its liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments.
 
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
 
     12/31/23      12/31/22      Change      High      Low  
Closing Market Price
  $ 10.32      $ 10.10        2.18    $ 11.46      $ 9.12  
Net Asset Value
    11.59        11.19        3.57        12.00        10.43  
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT
 
LOGO
 
  (a) 
Represents the Trust’s closing market price on the NYSE and reflects the reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.
 
  (b) 
An index that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government related bond markets. It is composed of the US Corporate Index and a non‑corporate component that includes foreign agencies, sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities.
 
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023 (continued)    BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (BTZ)
 
Performance
Returns for the period ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:
 
          Average Annual Total Returns  
            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  
Trust at NAV(a)(b)
      14.24      5.37      4.94
Trust at Market Price(a)(b)
      12.70        6.28        5.06  
Reference Benchmark(c)
      9.94        3.63        3.64  
Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index
      8.18        2.45        2.83  
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index(d)
      13.44        5.35        4.59  
Bloomberg USD Capital Securities Index(e)
            9.13        3.90        4.12  
 
  (a) 
All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. Performance results reflect the Trust’s use of leverage, if any.
 
  (b) 
The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV.
 
  (c) 
The Reference Benchmark is comprised of the Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index (50.36%), the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (29.93%), and the Bloomberg USD Capital Securities Index (19.71%).
 
  (d) 
An unmanaged index comprised of issuers that meet the following criteria: at least $150 million par value outstanding; maximum credit rating of Ba1; at least one year to maturity; and no issuer represents more than 2% of the index.
 
  (e) 
An unmanaged index that tracks fixed-rate, investment grade capital securities denominated in USD.
 
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
The Trust is presenting the performance of one or more indices for informational purposes only. The Trust is actively managed and does not seek to track or replicate the performance of any index. The index performance shown is not intended to be indicative of the Trust’s investment strategies, portfolio components or past or future performance.
More information about the Trust’s historical performance can be found in the “Closed End Funds” section of blackrock.com.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
What factors influenced performance?
Contributions to the Trust’s performance over the reporting period were led by broad U.S. credit exposures, in particular to investment grade corporate bonds and high yield corporate bonds. Allocations to preferred securities as well as to floating rate bank loans and collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) also proved additive. Exposure to European corporate credit, Asian corporate credit and emerging market bonds contributed modestly.
The Trust’s stance with respect to duration and corresponding interest rate sensitivity detracted from performance.
The Trust’s practice of maintaining a specified level of monthly distributions to shareholders did not have a material impact on the Trust’s investment strategy. The distribution policy resulted in return of capital for the period. Refer to the financial highlights and income tax information sections in this report for further information about the distributions.
Describe recent portfolio activity.
Over the period, the Trust increased exposure to both high yield and investment grade corporate bonds. The Trust also increased exposure to CLOs while favoring more well-protected structures. The Trust decreased exposure to preferred securities, European corporate credit and emerging markets. The Trust’s use of leverage decreased over the period.
Describe portfolio positioning at period end.
At period end, the Trust was positioned relatively conservatively given a higher cost of capital environment alongside the fourth quarter’s bond market rally and tightening of credit spreads which may have pulled forward some of 2024’s potential performance upside. In this vein, the Trust had significant allocations to higher quality investment grade corporate bonds and CLOs.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023 (continued)    BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (BTZ)
 
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments
 
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
 
Asset Type(a)   Percentage of
Total Investments
 
Corporate Bonds
    71.5
Asset-Backed Securities
    9.6  
Preferred Securities
    7.7  
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities
    4.5  
Floating Rate Loan Interests
    4.3  
Foreign Agency Obligations
    1.6  
Other*
    0.8  
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
 
Credit Rating(a)(b)   Percentage of
Total Investments
 
AAA/Aaa(c)
    9.7
AA/Aa
    3.7  
A
    12.2  
BBB/Baa
    35.4  
BB/Ba
    19.7  
B
    16.2  
CCC/Caa
    2.3  
CC
    (d) 
N/R(e)
    0.8  
 
 
(a) 
Excludes short-term securities.
(b) 
For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.
(c) 
Includes U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities which are deemed AAA/Aaa by the investment adviser.
(d) 
Rounds to less than 0.1% of total investments.
(e)
The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of December 31, 2023, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1.0% of the Trust’s total investments.
*
Includes one or more investment categories that individually represents less than 1.0% of the Trust’s total investments. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for details.
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023    BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)
 
Investment Objective
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust’s (BGT) (the “Trust”) primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The Trust’s secondary investment objective is to seek the preservation of capital to the extent consistent with its primary objective of high current income. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in floating and variable rate instruments of U.S. and non‑U.S. issuers, including a substantial portion of its assets in global floating and variable rate securities including senior secured floating rate loans made to corporate and other business entities. Under normal market conditions, the Trust expects that the average effective duration of its portfolio will be no more than 1.5 years. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
 
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange
  BGT
Initial Offering Date
  August 30, 2004
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of December 31, 2023 ($12.38)(a)
  11.66%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(b)
  $ 0.120280
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(b)
  $ 1.443360
Leverage as of December 31, 2023(c)
  25%
 
  (a) 
Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
 
  (b) 
The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain.
 
  (c) 
Represents bank borrowings outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings), minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments.
 
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
 
      12/31/23       12/31/22       Change       High        Low   
Closing Market Price
   $ 12.38       $ 10.94         13.16    $ 12.38      $ 10.78  
Net Asset Value
     12.90         12.43         3.78        12.95        12.42  
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT
 
LOGO
 
  (a) 
Represents the Trust’s closing market price on the NYSE and reflects the reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.
 
  (b) 
An unmanaged market value-weighted index designed to measure the performance of the U.S. leveraged loan market based upon market weightings, spreads and interest payments.
 
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023 (continued)    BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)
 
Performance
Returns for the period ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:
 
    Average Annual Total Returns  
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
Trust at NAV(a)(b)
    15.69     7.08     5.43
Trust at Market Price(a)(b)
    26.14       9.33       5.58  
Morningstar LSTA Leveraged Loan Index
    13.32       5.80       4.42  
 
  (a) 
All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. Performance results reflect the Trust’s use of leverage, if any.
 
  (b) 
The Trust’s discount to NAV narrowed during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV.
 
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
The Trust is presenting the performance of one or more indices for informational purposes only. The Trust is actively managed and does not seek to track or replicate the performance of any index. The index performance shown is not intended to be indicative of the Trust’s investment strategies, portfolio components or past or future performance.
More information about the Trust’s historical performance can be found in the “Closed End Funds” section of blackrock.com.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
What factors influenced performance?
Bank loans performed well in 2023, as investors gravitated toward asset classes with the ability to perform well when interest rates were rising. In addition, the backdrop of falling inflation and continued economic growth fueled positive returns for the credit-sensitive areas of the fixed-income market.
The Trust’s allocation to B rated issues made the largest contribution to absolute performance, followed by BBs and CCCs, respectively. Its allocation to the technology and consumer cyclicals sectors also contributed. On the other hand, its position in CC rated securities was a slight detractor.
The Trust’s practice of maintaining a specified level of monthly distributions to shareholders did not have a material impact on the Trust’s investment strategy. The distribution policy resulted in return of capital for the period. Refer to the financial highlights and income tax information sections in this report for further information about the distributions.
Describe recent portfolio activity.
The Trust’s allocation to BBB rated issues increased. It moved from an underweight to an overweight in BBs and reduced the extent of its overweight in CCCs. The Trust shifted from a slight overweight to a slight underweight in B2 rated bonds, while its overweight in B1s increased.
The Trust continued to use liquid, index-based derivatives in the loan and high yield markets to manage its positioning.
Describe portfolio positioning at period end.
The Trust was overweight in BBBs and BBs. It also maintained a small overweight in CCCs to capitalize on idiosyncratic opportunities, although the investment adviser took advantage of the markets to reduce some of the position. While technology continued to be the Trust’s largest absolute allocation at the sector level due to its large index weighting, the Trust was underweight in relative terms. The Trust’s active sector weightings were largely informed by bottom‑up security selection, although top‑down considerations also played a role in the investment adviser’s outlook on individual securities. The Trust’s out‑of‑benchmark allocations remained limited.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
 
 
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Trust Summary as of December 31, 2023 (continued)    BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)
 
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments
 
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
 
Asset Type(a)   Percentage of
Total Investments
 
Floating Rate Loan Interests
    95.7
Corporate Bonds
    1.6  
Asset-Backed Securities
    1.6  
Other*
    1.1  
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
 
Credit Rating(a)(b)   Percentage of
Total Investments
 
BBB/Baa
    8.4
BB/Ba
    24.5  
B
    58.3  
CCC/Caa
    6.0  
CC
    (c) 
N/R(d)
    2.8  
 
 
(a) 
Excludes short-term securities.
(b) 
For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.
(c) 
Rounds to less than 0.1% of total investments.
(d) 
The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of December 31, 2023, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1.0% of the Trust’s total investments.
*
Includes one or more investment categories that individually represents less than 1.0% of the Trust’s total investments. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for details.
 
 
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Schedule of Investments 
December 31, 2023
  
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
 
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities
     
522 Funding CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2019‑4A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.66%), 8.08%, 04/20/30
    USD              500     $      499,234  
Series 2019‑4A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.91%), 9.33%, 04/20/30
      600       592,143  
AGL CLO Ltd., Series 2020‑3A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.56%), 8.96%, 01/15/33(a)(b)
      250       245,045  
ALM Ltd., Series 2020‑1A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.26%), 11.66%, 10/15/29(a)(b)
      285       278,198  
Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2013‑1A, Class A2R, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.91%), 7.31%, 10/13/30
      380       380,458  
Series 2013‑1A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.46%), 8.86%, 10/13/30
      720       713,500  
Apidos CLO XXII, Series 2015‑22A, Class CR, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.21%), 8.63%, 04/20/31(a)(b)
      250       245,523  
Apidos CLO XXIV, Series 2016‑24A, Class A1AL, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.21%), 6.63%,
10/20/30(a)(b)
      500       499,088  
Apidos CLO XXVI, Series 2017‑26A, Class A1AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.16%), 6.56%,
07/18/29(a)(b)
      880       879,271  
Apidos CLO XXVII, Series 2017‑27A, Class A1R, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.19%), 6.59%, 07/17/30(a)(b)
      214       213,496  
ASSURANT CLO I Ltd., Series 2017‑1A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.41%), 7.83%, 10/20/34(a)(b)
      500       492,041  
Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2021‑3A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.36%), 8.76%, 07/24/34
      250       240,416  
Series 2021‑5A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.91%), 7.32%, 10/23/34
      500       495,170  
Ballyrock CLO Ltd., Series 2022‑21A, Class D, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 8.76%), 14.18%, 10/20/35(a)(b)
      500       499,468  
Barings CLO Ltd., Series 2017‑1A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.86%), 9.26%, 07/18/29(a)(b)
      250       249,964  
Benefit Street Partners CLO II Ltd., Series 2013‑IIA, Class A1R2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.13%), 6.53%, 07/15/29(a)(b)
      44       44,495  
Birch Grove CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 19A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.61%), 9.00%, 06/15/31
      1,000       996,309  
Series 2021‑3A, Class D1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.46%), 8.86%, 01/19/35
      250       246,600  
BlueMountain CLO XXVIII Ltd., Series 2021‑28A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.16%), 8.56%, 04/15/34(a)(b)
      500       487,990  
Buttermilk Park CLO Ltd., Series 2018‑1A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.36%), 8.76%,
10/15/31(a)(b)
      250       243,555  
Canyon Capital CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2016‑1A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.16%), 7.56%, 07/15/31
      250       246,859  
Series 2021‑2A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.61%), 9.01%, 04/15/34
      500       486,659  
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2013‑1A, Class A1RR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.21%), 6.59%, 08/14/30
      165       165,139  
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)
 
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd.(a)(b) (continued)
     
Series 2013‑1A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.61%), 8.99%, 08/14/30
    USD            1,000     $      983,617  
CarVal CLO II Ltd., Series 2019‑1A, Class DR, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.46%), 8.88%, 04/20/32(a)(b)
      500       481,933  
CarVal CLO III Ltd., Series 2019‑2A, Class E, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.70%), 12.12%, 07/20/32(a)(b)
      500       479,718  
CarVal CLO VC Ltd., Series 2021‑2A, Class D, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.51%), 8.91%, 10/15/34(a)(b)
      250       239,923  
CBAM Ltd., Series 2017‑1A, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.66%), 8.08%, 07/20/30(a)(b)
      350       348,413  
Cedar Funding IX CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2018‑9A, Class A1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.24%), 6.66%, 04/20/31
      246       245,698  
Series 2018‑9A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.86%), 8.28%, 04/20/31
      250       240,837  
Cedar Funding VII CLO Ltd., Series 2018‑7A, Class A1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.26%), 6.68%, 01/20/31(a)(b)
      471       471,035  
Cedar Funding X CLO Ltd., Series 2019‑10A, Class BR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.86%), 7.28%, 10/20/32(a)(b)
      930       922,688  
Cedar Funding XIV CLO Ltd., Series 2021‑14A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.86%), 7.26%, 07/15/33(a)(b)
      500       495,373  
Cedar Funding XV CLO Ltd., Series 2022‑15A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.80%), 7.22%, 04/20/35(a)(b)
      400       395,002  
CIFC Funding Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2013‑1A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.81%), 9.21%, 07/16/30
      500       497,735  
Series 2014‑2RA, Class B1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.06%), 8.46%, 04/24/30
      750       743,812  
Series 2014‑3A, Class BR2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.06%), 7.47%, 10/22/31
      250       248,973  
Series 2015‑1A, Class ARR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.37%), 6.78%, 01/22/31
      929       930,656  
Series 2015‑3A, Class AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.13%), 6.53%, 04/19/29
      180       179,618  
Series 2017‑2A, Class AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.21%), 6.63%, 04/20/30
      448       447,642  
Series 2017‑4A, Class A1R, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.21%), 6.61%, 10/24/30
      422       421,222  
Series 2019‑1A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.36%), 8.78%, 04/20/32
      500       498,310  
Series 2020‑1A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.36%), 8.76%, 07/15/36
      500       489,694  
Series 2022‑7A, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.85%), 9.26%, 10/22/35
      500       503,539  
Series 2022‑7A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 5.35%), 10.76%, 10/22/35
      600       600,417  
CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006‑I, Class 1A, (1‑mo. Term SOFR + 0.25%), 5.62%, 01/15/37(a)
      970       880,821  
Dewolf Park CLO Ltd., Series 2017‑1A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.11%), 8.51%, 10/15/30(a)(b)
      280       276,299  
 
 
 
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
December 31, 2023
  
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
 
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)
 
 
Dryden CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2017‑53A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.66%), 7.06%, 01/15/31
    USD            1,320     $    1,312,526  
Series 2018‑64A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.91%), 8.31%, 04/18/31
      1,250       1,224,497  
Series 2020‑78A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.26%), 8.66%, 04/17/33
      250       245,631  
Series 2022-106A, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.90%), 9.29%, 10/15/35
      500       503,556  
Dryden Senior Loan Fund(a)(b)
     
Series 2015‑37A, Class AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.36%), 6.76%, 01/15/31
      236       236,466  
Series 2017‑50A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.91%), 7.31%, 07/15/30
      250       249,705  
Dryden XXVIII Senior Loan Fund(a)(b)
     
Series 2013‑28A, Class A1LR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.46%), 6.85%, 08/15/30
      220       220,137  
Series 2013‑28A, Class B1LR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.41%), 8.80%, 08/15/30
      1,000       981,197  
Eaton Vance CLO Ltd., Series 2015‑1A, Class A2R, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.51%), 6.93%, 01/20/30(a)(b)
      1,000       986,871  
EDvestinU Private Education Loan Issue No. 3 LLC, Series 2021‑A, Class B, 3.50%, 11/25/50(b)
      110       87,932  
Elmwood CLO 21 Ltd., Series 2022‑8A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.70%), 8.12%, 10/20/36(a)
      500       499,633  
Elmwood CLO IV Ltd., Series 2020‑1A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.96%), 7.36%, 04/15/33(a)(b)
      250       249,854  
Elmwood CLO V Ltd., Series 2020‑2A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.26%), 7.68%, 10/20/34(a)(b)
      436       432,716  
Elmwood CLO VI Ltd., Series 2020‑3A, Class BR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.91%), 7.33%, 10/20/34(a)(b)
      250       249,878  
Fairstone Financial Issuance Trust I, Series 2020‑1A, Class C, 5.16%, 10/20/39(b)
    CAD       170       119,401  
Flatiron CLO Ltd., Series 2018‑1A, Class A, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.21%), 6.61%, 04/17/31(a)(b)
    USD       1,280       1,278,584  
Galaxy CLO Ltd., Series 2023‑31A, Class E, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 8.43%), 13.82%, 04/15/36(a)(b)
      350       351,270  
Galaxy XX CLO Ltd., Series 2015‑20A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.01%), 7.43%, 04/20/31(a)(b)
      250       249,879  
Galaxy XXIII CLO Ltd., Series 2017‑23A, Class AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.13%), 6.53%, 04/24/29(a)(b)
      248       247,582  
Galaxy XXVII CLO Ltd., Series 2018‑27A, Class A, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.28%), 6.67%, 05/16/31(a)(b)
      1,825       1,822,242  
Generate CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2A, Class AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.41%), 6.82%, 01/22/31
      232       232,370  
Series 4A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.41%), 8.83%, 04/20/32
      1,500       1,464,282  
Series 6A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.76%), 9.17%, 01/22/35
      750       758,730  
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  
GoldenTree Loan Management U.S. CLO
Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2018‑3A, Class B1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.81%), 7.23%, 04/20/30
    USD              250     $      249,928  
Series 2019‑5A, Class BR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.86%), 7.26%, 04/24/31
      500       499,853  
GoldenTree Loan Opportunities IX Ltd., Series 2014-9A, Class BR2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.86%), 7.25%, 10/29/29(a)(b)
      1,500       1,499,250  
GoldenTree Loan Opportunities X Ltd., Series 2015-10A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.31%), 8.73%, 07/20/31(a)(b)
      250       247,592  
Golub Capital Partners CLO Ltd., Series 2021‑55A, Class E, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.82%), 12.24%, 07/20/34(a)(b)
      250       249,403  
Gracie Point International Funding, Series 2023‑1, Class D, (3‑mo. SOFR + 4.50%), 9.72%, 09/01/26(a)
      162       161,598  
Grippen Park CLO Ltd., Series 2017‑1A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.56%), 8.98%, 01/20/30(a)(b)
      250       250,075  
Highbridge Loan Management, Series 3A‑2014, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.86%), 9.26%, 07/18/29(a)(b)
      1,000       990,337  
Litigation Fee Residual, Series 2020‑1, Class A, 4.00%, 10/30/27(c)
      460       450,092  
Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006‑8, Class 2A4, (1‑mo. Term SOFR + 0.59%), 5.95%, 09/25/36(a)
      6,035       1,648,132  
Madison Park Funding LIV Ltd., Series 2022‑54A, Class E1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 8.95%), 14.36%, 10/21/34(a)(b)
      263       266,257  
Madison Park Funding XLVIII Ltd., Series 2021‑48A, Class E, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.51%), 11.91%, 04/19/33(a)
      500       495,018  
Madison Park Funding XVII Ltd., Series 2015‑17A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.86%), 9.27%, 07/21/30(a)(b)
      1,000       985,364  
Madison Park Funding XXIII Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2017‑23A, Class AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.23%), 6.62%, 07/27/31
      970       969,878  
Series 2017‑23A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.26%), 7.65%, 07/27/31
      600       599,369  
Madison Park Funding XXV Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2017‑25A, Class A1R, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.23%), 6.61%, 04/25/29
      1,435       1,434,690  
Series 2017‑25A, Class A2R, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.91%), 7.29%, 04/25/29
      250       250,251  
Madison Park Funding XXXI Ltd., Series 2018‑31A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.26%), 8.67%, 01/23/31(a)(b)
      625       615,144  
Madison Park Funding XXXIV Ltd., Series 2019‑34A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.61%), 8.99%, 04/25/32(a)(b)
      250       249,430  
Madison Park Funding XXXVII Ltd., Series 2019-37A, Class BR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.91%), 7.31%, 07/15/33(a)(b)
      900       900,281  
Madison Park Funding XXXVIII Ltd., Series 2021-38A, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.16%), 7.56%, 07/17/34(a)(b)
      250       247,534  
 
 
 
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
December 31, 2023
  
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
 
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  
Marble Point CLO XVII Ltd., Series 2020‑1A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 4.01%), 9.43%,
04/20/33(a)(b)
    USD              250     $      242,026  
Marble Point CLO XXIII Ltd., Series 2021‑4A, Class D1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.91%), 9.32%, 01/22/35(a)(b)
      250       249,598  
Mariner Finance Issuance Trust, Series 2022‑AA, Class A, 6.45%, 10/20/37(b)
      515       518,568  
Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust(b)
     
Series 2019‑D, Class A2A, 3.01%, 12/15/59
      517       485,649  
Series 2019‑GA, Class A, 2.40%, 10/15/68
      186       174,409  
Series 2021‑CA, Class A, 1.06%, 10/15/69
      808       700,527  
Series 2021‑DA, Class C, 3.48%, 04/15/60
      770       681,338  
Series 2021‑DA, Class D, 4.00%, 04/15/60
      440       399,475  
Series 2021‑EA, Class A, 0.97%, 12/16/69
      948       817,009  
Series 2023‑A, Class A, 5.51%, 10/15/71
      167       166,511  
Nelnet Student Loan Trust(b)
     
Series 2021‑A, Class D, 4.93%, 04/20/62
      460       382,836  
Series 2021‑BA, Class B, 2.68%, 04/20/62
      1,983       1,624,546  
Series 2021‑CA, Class AFL, (1‑mo. Term SOFR + 0.85%), 6.21%, 04/20/62(a)
      382       375,346  
Neuberger Berman CLO XXII Ltd., Series 2016‑22A, Class BR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.91%), 7.31%, 10/17/30(a)(b)
      250       249,779  
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2017‑25A, Class AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.19%), 6.59%, 10/18/29
      1,224       1,224,471  
Series 2020‑37A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.06%), 7.48%, 07/20/31
      1,163       1,151,812  
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers NBLA CLO Ltd., Series 2022‑52A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 5.75%), 11.15%, 10/24/35(a)(b)
      568       565,116  
OCP CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2015‑9A, Class BR2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.75%), 7.14%, 01/15/33
      250       247,934  
Series 2017‑13A, Class A1AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.22%), 6.62%, 07/15/30
      971       969,764  
Series 2017‑14A, Class A2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.76%), 7.13%, 11/20/30
      1,620       1,615,143  
Octagon 54 Ltd., Series 2021‑1A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.31%), 8.71%, 07/15/34(a)(b)
      250       242,583  
Octagon Investment Partners XV Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A1RR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.23%), 6.63%, 07/19/30(a)(b)
      2,514       2,510,414  
Octagon Investment Partners XVII Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BR2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.66%), 7.04%, 01/25/31(a)(b)
      500       496,869  
Octagon Investment Partners XXI Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class AAR3, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.26%), 6.64%, 02/14/31(a)(b)
      250       249,591  
Octagon Investment Partners XXII Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class DRR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.01%), 8.42%, 01/22/30(a)(b)
      500       476,235  
OZLM VIII Ltd., Series 2014‑8A, Class CRR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.41%), 8.81%, 10/17/29(a)(b)
      875       873,121  
OZLM XXI Ltd., Series 2017‑21A, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.93%), 8.35%, 01/20/31(a)(b)
      1,000       974,144  
Palmer Square CLO Ltd.(a)
     
Series 2013‑2A, Class A2R3, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.76%), 7.16%, 10/17/31(b)
      250       249,331  
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  
Palmer Square CLO Ltd.(a) (continued)
     
Series 2015‑2A, Class CR2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.01%), 8.43%, 07/20/30(b)
    USD              250     $      248,460  
Series 2020-3ARR, Class A1R2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.65%), 7.02%, 11/15/36(c)
      250       250,025  
Series 2020-3ARR, Class A2R2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.30%), 7.67%, 11/15/36(c)
      250       250,025  
Series 2022‑4A, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 4.00%), 9.42%, 10/20/35(b)
      1,000       1,010,714  
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2021‑1A, Class A1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.16%), 6.58%, 04/20/29
      84       84,038  
Series 2021‑2A, Class A1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.06%), 6.43%, 05/20/29
      110       110,143  
Series 2021‑3A, Class A1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.06%), 6.48%, 07/20/29
      402       401,511  
Park Avenue Institutional Advisers CLO Ltd., Series 2017‑1A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 7.07%), 12.45%, 02/14/34(a)(b)
      1,300       1,209,105  
PPM CLO Ltd., Series 2019‑2A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.66%), 9.06%, 04/16/32(a)(b)
      250       242,767  
Prodigy Finance DAC, Series 2021‑1A, Class C, (1‑mo. Term SOFR + 3.86%), 9.22%, 07/25/51(a)(b)
      86       86,164  
Rad CLO Ltd., Series 2019‑3A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.01%), 8.41%, 04/15/32(a)(b)
      400       394,237  
Regatta XI Funding Ltd., Series 2018‑1A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.11%), 8.51%, 07/17/31(a)(b)
      370       363,165  
Regatta XVIII Funding Ltd., Series 2021‑1A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.71%), 7.11%, 01/15/34(a)(b)
      850       845,092  
Regional Management Issuance Trust, Series 2022-2B, Class A, 7.10%, 11/17/32(b)
      200       201,841  
Republic Finance Issuance Trust, Series 2020‑A, Class C, 4.05%, 11/20/30(b)
      240       227,459  
Romark CLO Ltd., Series 2017‑1A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.41%), 7.82%, 10/23/30(a)(b)
      500       497,704  
RRX Ltd., Series 2020‑1A, Class E, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.71%), 12.11%, 04/15/33(a)(b)
      500       493,167  
Shackleton CLO Ltd., Series 2015‑7RA, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.61%), 8.01%, 07/15/31(a)(b)
      250       246,689  
Signal Peak CLO Ltd., Series 2017‑4A, Class XR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.21%), 6.59%, 10/26/34(a)(b)
      1,100       1,099,802  
SMB Private Education Loan Trust
     
Series 2019‑A, Class A2A, 3.44%, 07/15/36(b)
      1,239       1,191,941  
Series 2019‑B, Class A2A, 2.84%, 06/15/37(b)
      246       232,837  
Series 2021‑A, Class A2B, 1.59%, 01/15/53(b)
      359       318,007  
Series 2021‑C, Class C, 3.00%, 01/15/53(b)
      143       123,047  
Series 2021‑C, Class D, 3.93%, 01/15/53(b)
      141       130,657  
Series 2021‑D, Class A1A, 1.34%, 03/17/53(b)
      1,105       993,933  
Series 2022‑C, Class A1A, 4.48%, 05/16/50(b)
      344       333,348  
Series 2023‑B, Class A1B, (30‑day Avg SOFR + 1.80%), 7.14%, 10/16/56(a)(b)
      225       227,347  
Series 2023‑C, Class A1A, 5.67%, 11/15/52
      1,604       1,612,034  
Sterling COOFS Trust(c)
     
Series 2004‑1, Class A, 2.36%, 04/15/29
      700       7,002  
Series 2004‑2, Class Note, 2.08%, 03/30/30(b)
      437       4,373  
 
 
 
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
December 31, 2023
  
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
 
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  
Structured Asset Securities Corp. Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002‑AL1, Class A2, 3.45%, 02/25/32
    USD       31     $ 26,834  
Symphony CLO XXXII Ltd., Series 2022‑32A, Class B, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.85%), 7.26%, 04/23/35(a)(b)
             600            593,595  
TCI‑Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2017‑1A, Class AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.19%), 6.59%, 07/15/30(a)(b)
      463       462,947  
TCW CLO Ltd., Series 2020‑1A, Class DRR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.66%), 9.08%, 04/20/34(a)(b)
      250       237,438  
TICP CLO IX Ltd., Series 2017‑9A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.16%), 8.58%, 01/20/31(a)(b)
      500       499,946  
TICP CLO XV Ltd., Series 2020‑15A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.41%), 8.83%, 04/20/33(a)(b)
      250       246,932  
Trestles CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2017‑1A, Class B1R, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.01%), 7.39%, 04/25/32
      1,750       1,726,972  
Series 2017‑1A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.16%), 8.54%, 04/25/32
      250       243,527  
Trimaran CAVU Ltd.(a)
     
Series 2019‑2A, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 4.98%), 10.38%, 11/26/32(b)
      500       498,434  
Series 2021‑2A, Class D1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.51%), 8.89%, 10/25/34(b)
      500       490,819  
Series 2022‑1, Class E, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 9.08%), 14.49%, 10/22/35
      500       500,456  
Series 2022‑2A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.12%), 11.54%, 01/20/36(b)
      400       407,877  
Series 2023‑1, Class E, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 8.94%), 14.28%, 07/20/36
      500       498,671  
Unique Pub Finance Co. PLC, Series N, 6.46%, 03/30/32(d)
    GBP       6       7,688  
Voya CLO Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2014‑2A, Class A1RR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.28%), 6.68%, 04/17/30
    USD       158       158,159  
Series 2017‑2A, Class A2AR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.91%), 7.31%, 06/07/30
      250       249,979  
Series 2017‑4A, Class A1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.39%), 6.79%, 10/15/30
      196       195,662  
Series 2018‑2A, Class A2, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.51%), 6.91%, 07/15/31
      1,000       989,150  
Series 2022‑4A, Class C, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 4.05%), 9.47%, 10/20/33
      1,000       1,000,023  
Whetstone Park CLO Ltd., Series 2021‑1A, Class B1, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.86%), 7.28%, 01/20/35(a)(b)
      725       721,740  
Whitebox CLO I Ltd., Series 2019‑1A, Class CR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.31%), 8.71%, 07/24/32(a)(b)
      500       492,507  
Whitebox CLO II Ltd., Series 2020‑2A, Class DR, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.61%), 9.01%, 10/24/34(a)(b)
      500       484,150  
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  
Whitebox CLO III Ltd.(a)(b)
     
Series 2021‑3A, Class D, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.61%), 9.01%, 10/15/34
    USD              250     $ 245,415  
Series 2021‑3A, Class E, (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 7.11%), 12.51%, 10/15/34
      250       246,232  
     
 
 
 
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 15.5%
(Cost: $93,445,277)
 
      92,303,943  
     
 
 
 
Corporate Bonds
     
Aerospace & Defense — 2.5%                  
Boeing Co.
2.95%, 02/01/30
      800       720,741  
3.60%, 05/01/34
      550       485,946  
Bombardier, Inc.(b)
7.13%, 06/15/26(e)
      425       423,016  
7.88%, 04/15/27(e)
      122       122,021  
6.00%, 02/15/28(e)
      667       649,842  
7.50%, 02/01/29
      90       91,492  
8.75%, 11/15/30
      294       313,023  
7.45%, 05/01/34
      100       114,000  
Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 7.00%, 07/28/30(b)
      263       274,806  
F-Brasile SpA/F-Brasile U.S. LLC, Series XR, 7.38%, 08/15/26(b)(e)
      200       195,471  
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
2.90%, 12/15/29
      1,200       1,084,378  
1.80%, 01/15/31
      300       246,404  
Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.80%, 03/01/45
      800       687,771  
Northrop Grumman Corp.
4.70%, 03/15/33
      400       403,398  
3.85%, 04/15/45
      850       713,960  
Rolls-Royce PLC, 5.75%, 10/15/27(b)
      400       400,687  
RTX Corp.
2.38%, 03/15/32
      1,000       833,349  
5.15%, 02/27/33
      900       917,230  
4.50%, 06/01/42
      300       272,434  
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.(b)
9.38%, 11/30/29(e)
      296       323,905  
9.75%, 11/15/30
      279       299,918  
TransDigm, Inc.(b)
6.25%, 03/15/26(e)
      2,900       2,894,990  
6.75%, 08/15/28
      1,232       1,260,437  
7.13%, 12/01/31
      635       665,426  
Triumph Group, Inc., 9.00%, 03/15/28(b)
      703       747,531  
     
 
 
 
        15,142,176  
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.2%                  
FedEx Corp., 4.75%, 11/15/45(e)
      1,250       1,151,594  
     
 
 
 
Automobile Components — 0.6%                  
Aptiv PLC, 4.40%, 10/01/46
      465       376,328  
Clarios Global LP, 6.75%, 05/15/25(b)
      237       239,086  
 
 
 
S C H E D U L EO F  I N V E S T M E N T S
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
December 31, 2023
  
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
 
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Automobile Components (continued)  
Clarios Global LP/Clarios U.S. Finance Co.
4.38%, 05/15/26(d)
    EUR       200     $ 218,910  
6.25%, 05/15/26(b)(e)
    USD       371       371,482  
8.50%, 05/15/27(b)(e)
           1,287          1,291,486  
6.75%, 05/15/28(b)
      366       373,399  
Dana Financing Luxembourg SARL, 8.50%, 07/15/31(d)
    EUR       100       120,580  
Forvia SE, 3.75%, 06/15/28(d)
      100       108,037  
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.63%, 04/30/33
    USD       81       72,607  
Tenneco, Inc., 8.00%, 11/17/28(b)
      15       12,806  
ZF Finance GmbH, 3.75%, 09/21/28(d)
    EUR       100       106,334  
     
 
 
 
        3,291,055  
Automobiles — 0.8%                  
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 4.50%, 03/01/28
    USD       10       9,497  
Dealer Tire LLC/DT Issuer LLC, 8.00%, 02/01/28(b)
      111       109,890  
Ford Motor Co.
6.10%, 08/19/32(e)
      168       169,349  
4.75%, 01/15/43
      2,000       1,650,959  
General Motors Co., 6.25%, 10/02/43
      2,506       2,556,429  
LCM Investments Holdings II LLC(b)
4.88%, 05/01/29
      55       51,090  
8.25%, 08/01/31
      172       179,517  
RCI Banque SA, (5‑year EUR Swap + 2.85%), 2.63%, 02/18/30(a)(d)
    EUR       100       106,752  
     
 
 
 
        4,833,483  
Banks — 4.6%                  
Banco BPM SpA, (3‑mo. EURIBOR + 2.80%), 6.00%, 06/14/28(a)
      150       173,229  
Banco de Sabadell SA, (1‑year EUR Swap + 2.40%), 5.25%, 02/07/29(a)(d)
      100       113,943  
Bangkok Bank PCL/Hong Kong, (5‑year CMT + 4.73%), 5.00%(a)
    USD       500       481,250  
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT, 3.75%, 03/30/26(d)
      252       239,652  
Bank of America Corp., (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.57%), 4.27%, 07/23/29(a)(e)
      4,000       3,861,957  
Barclays PLC, (1‑year CMT + 1.05%), 2.28%, 11/24/27(a)(e)
      3,000       2,756,427  
Citigroup, Inc.(a)
     
(1‑day SOFR + 2.34%), 6.27%, 11/17/33(e)
      1,567       1,676,707  
(1‑day SOFR + 2.66%), 6.17%, 05/25/34
      290       300,085  
Credit Suisse AG/New York, 5.00%, 07/09/27
      900       900,190  
Deutsche Bank AG/New York, (1‑day SOFR + 3.18%),
6.72%, 01/18/29(a)(e)
      850       890,126  
Freedom Mortgage Corp.
12.00%, 10/01/28(b)
      64       69,896  
12.25%, 10/01/30
      65       71,354  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., (3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.56%), 4.22%, 05/01/29(a)(e)
      4,000       3,869,308  
HSBC Holdings PLC, 6.10%, 01/14/42
      610       690,643  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.(a)
     
(1‑day SOFR + 1.18%), 2.55%, 11/08/32
      1,000       834,378  
(1‑day SOFR + 2.08%), 4.91%, 07/25/33
      1,381       1,365,436  
(3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.42%), 3.70%, 05/06/30
      1,000       941,089  
(3‑mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.46%), 3.11%, 04/22/41
      800       615,905  
Morgan Stanley, (1‑day SOFR + 1.73%), 5.12%, 02/01/29(a)(e)
      3,000       3,013,643  
NatWest Group PLC, (1‑year CMT + 2.27%), 5.52%, 09/30/28(a)
      1,000       1,005,306  
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Banks (continued)                  
Northern Trust Corp., 6.13%, 11/02/32
    USD       95     $ 102,014  
Standard Chartered PLC, (5‑year USD ICE Swap + 1.97%), 4.87%, 03/15/33(a)(b)
      500       468,170  
Wells Fargo & Co.(a)
     
(1‑day SOFR + 2.02%), 5.39%, 04/24/34
      1,124       1,128,883  
(1‑day SOFR + 2.53%), 3.07%, 04/30/41(e)
           2,250       1,702,251  
     
 
 
 
          27,271,842  
Beverages — 0.8%                  
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC/Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 02/01/46(e)
      4,600       4,509,110  
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc., 2.25%, 03/15/31
      400       340,326  
     
 
 
 
        4,849,436  
Biotechnology — 0.8%                  
Amgen, Inc.
5.25%, 03/02/30
      800       822,397  
4.20%, 03/01/33
      1,000       951,191  
5.25%, 03/02/33(e)
      600       615,139  
4.40%, 05/01/45
      650       576,909  
Baxalta, Inc., 5.25%, 06/23/45
      500       498,073  
Cidron Aida Finco SARL, 5.00%, 04/01/28(d)
    EUR       100       106,171  
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.80%, 04/01/44
    USD       1,000       963,997  
     
 
 
 
        4,533,877  
Broadline Retail — 0.2%                  
Amazon.com, Inc., 4.05%, 08/22/47(e)
      1,500       1,352,433  
NMG Holding Co., Inc./Neiman Marcus Group LLC, 7.13%, 04/01/26(b)
      44       42,282  
     
 
 
 
        1,394,715  
Building Products — 1.4%                  
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.(b)
5.00%, 09/30/27
      215       207,475  
6.38%, 06/15/30
      247       248,851  
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(b)
4.13%, 05/15/29
      86       78,402  
6.50%, 08/01/30
      191       195,292  
Foundation Building Materials, Inc., 6.00%, 03/01/29(b)
      47       42,259  
GYP Holdings III Corp., 4.63%, 05/01/29(b)
      138       125,981  
Home Depot, Inc., 5.88%, 12/16/36
      1,660       1,855,454  
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.
1.70%, 10/15/30
      1,600       1,328,855  
5.00%, 04/15/33(e)
      1,000       1,021,277  
4.38%, 09/15/45
      1,000       873,550  
Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC/SBP Finance Corp., 6.38%, 09/30/26(b)
      56       54,923  
SRS Distribution, Inc.(b)
4.63%, 07/01/28
      299       283,660  
6.13%, 07/01/29(e)
      347       328,966  
6.00%, 12/01/29(e)
      546       509,094  
White Cap Buyer LLC, 6.88%, 10/15/28(b)(e)
      887       858,626  
White Cap Parent LLC, (8.25% Cash or 9.00% PIK), 8.25%, 03/15/26(b)(e)(f)
      136       135,368  
     
 
 
 
        8,148,033  
Capital Markets — 0.8%                  
Ares Capital Corp., 7.00%, 01/15/27
      95       97,717  
Aretec Group, Inc., 10.00%, 08/15/30(b)
      65       69,072  
Blackstone Private Credit Fund
7.05%, 09/29/25
      56       56,990  
3.25%, 03/15/27
      53       48,619  
Blue Owl Capital Corp.
3.75%, 07/22/25
      129       123,559  
 
 
 
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
December 31, 2023
  
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
 
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Capital Markets (continued)                  
Blue Owl Capital Corp. (continued) 3.40%, 07/15/26
    USD       46     $ 42,766  
Blue Owl Capital Corp. II, 8.45%, 11/15/26
      94       96,843  
Blue Owl Credit Income Corp.
3.13%, 09/23/26
      31       28,310  
7.75%, 09/16/27
      215       221,675  
Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, 5.25%, 04/15/29(b)(e)
      129       121,856  
FMR LLC, 4.95%, 02/01/33(b)
           2,300          2,218,969  
Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.
6.25%, 05/15/26
      115       109,723  
5.25%, 05/15/27
      431       387,135  
9.75%, 01/15/29
      188       191,798  
4.38%, 02/01/29
      142       118,578  
Raymond James Financial, Inc., 4.95%, 07/15/46
      400       373,156  
SURA Asset Management SA, 4.88%, 04/17/24(d)
      178       176,410  
     
 
 
 
        4,483,176  
Chemicals — 0.9%                  
Avient Corp., 7.13%, 08/01/30(b)
      74       76,979  
Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding B BV, 7.25%, 02/15/31(b)
      173       181,431  
Axalta Coating Systems LLC, 3.38%, 02/15/29(b)
      198       177,691  
Axalta Coating Systems LLC/Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding B BV, 4.75%, 06/15/27(b)
      242       235,170  
Braskem Idesa SAPI, 6.99%, 02/20/32(b)
      200       113,024  
Celanese U.S. Holdings LLC, 6.70%, 11/15/33
      65       70,499  
Chemours Co.(b)
5.75%, 11/15/28
      85       80,963  
4.63%, 11/15/29
      118       103,599  
Element Solutions, Inc., 3.88%, 09/01/28(b)
      859       790,827  
HB Fuller Co., 4.25%, 10/15/28
      74       69,194  
Herens Holdco SARL, 4.75%, 05/15/28(b)
      200       164,077  
Illuminate Buyer LLC/Illuminate Holdings IV, Inc., 9.00%,
07/01/28(b)(e)
      220       210,364  
Kobe U.S. Midco 2, Inc., (9.25% Cash or 10.00% PIK), 9.25%, 11/01/26(b)(f)
      185       137,687  
LSF11 A5 HoldCo LLC, 6.63%, 10/15/29(b)
      90       76,107  
Olympus Water U.S. Holding Corp.
9.63%, 11/15/28(d)
    EUR       100       118,123  
9.75%, 11/15/28(b)
    USD       563       597,564  
Sasol Financing USA LLC, 6.50%, 09/27/28
      200       188,812  
SCIL IV LLC/SCIL USA Holdings LLC, 5.38%, 11/01/26(b)(e)
      200       191,986  
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
4.50%, 10/15/29
      84       74,635  
4.38%, 02/01/32
      46       38,871  
Sherwin-Williams Co., 4.50%, 06/01/47
      350       320,123  
SK Invictus Intermediate II SARL, 5.00%, 10/30/29(b)
      311       269,792  
WR Grace Holdings LLC(b)
4.88%, 06/15/27
      105       101,021  
5.63%, 08/15/29(e)
      632       556,133  
7.38%, 03/01/31
      152       152,046  
     
 
 
 
        5,096,718  
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.4%  
ADT Security Corp.(b)
4.13%, 08/01/29
      19       17,485  
4.88%, 07/15/32
      39       36,075  
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)
 
Albion Financing 1 SARL/Aggreko Holdings, Inc., 6.13%, 10/15/26(b)
    USD              200     $      198,112  
Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.(b)(e)
6.63%, 07/15/26
      415       412,821  
9.75%, 07/15/27
      249       243,994  
6.00%, 06/01/29
      898       732,134  
Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp./Atlas Luxco 4 SARL, 4.63%, 06/01/28(b)
      729       664,637  
APX Group, Inc.(b)
6.75%, 02/15/27
      123       122,692  
5.75%, 07/15/29
      181       168,738  
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.95%, 10/15/33(b)
      250       254,700  
BCP V Modular Services Finance II PLC, 4.75%, 11/30/28(d)
    EUR       100       101,977  
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC
6.50%, 10/01/25(b)
    USD       411       409,684  
9.75%, 08/01/27(b)
      219       227,760  
5.50%, 05/01/28(b)(e)
      361       347,153  
7.88%, 12/01/30
      481       501,096  
Garda World Security Corp.(b)
4.63%, 02/15/27
      88       84,849  
9.50%, 11/01/27
      96       96,782  
7.75%, 02/15/28
      370       382,805  
6.00%, 06/01/29
      16       14,342  
Herc Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 07/15/27(b)(e)
      360       355,434  
Metis Merger Sub LLC, 6.50%, 05/15/29(b)
      82       74,155  
Neptune Bidco U.S., Inc., 9.29%, 04/15/29(b)
      120       111,900  
NESCO Holdings II, Inc., 5.50%, 04/15/29(b)
      146       134,990  
Paprec Holding SA, 7.25%, 11/17/29(d)
    EUR       100       118,261  
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.(b)
5.75%, 04/15/26
    USD       100       100,542  
6.25%, 01/15/28(e)
      216       214,740  
Sotheby’s/Bidfair Holdings, Inc., 5.88%, 06/01/29(b)(e)
      400       345,944  
United Rentals North America, Inc., 6.00%, 12/15/29(b)
      1,052       1,068,062  
Verisure Holding AB, 9.25%, 10/15/27(d)
    EUR       100       118,428  
Williams Scotsman, Inc.
6.13%, 06/15/25(b)
    USD       175       175,345  
7.38%, 10/01/31
      199       208,703  
     
 
 
 
        8,044,340  
Communications Equipment — 0.1%                  
CommScope Technologies LLC, 6.00%, 06/15/25(b)(e)
      365       297,475  
CommScope, Inc., 4.75%, 09/01/29(b)
      161       108,096  
Viasat, Inc.
5.63%, 09/15/25(b)
      314       306,162  
5.63%, 04/15/27(b)
      97       93,848  
7.50%, 05/30/31
      33       25,905  
     
 
 
 
        831,486  
Construction & Engineering — 0.2%                  
Arcosa, Inc., 4.38%, 04/15/29(b)
      117       108,972  
Brand Industrial Services, Inc., 10.38%, 08/01/30
      1,004       1,061,760  
Pike Corp., 8.63%, 01/31/31(b)
      57       59,898  
     
 
 
 
        1,230,630  
 
 
 
S C H E D U L EO F  I N V E S T M E N T S
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
December 31, 2023
  
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
 
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Construction Materials — 0.7%                  
BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc., 7.63%, 05/01/27(b)
    USD              210     $ 202,496  
Camelot Return Merger Sub, Inc., 8.75%, 08/01/28(b)
      183       185,750  
Emerald Debt Merger Sub LLC
6.38%, 12/15/30(b)
    EUR       110       129,698  
6.38%, 12/15/30(d)
      100       117,907  
6.63%, 12/15/30(b)
    USD       1,603          1,637,256  
HT Troplast GmbH, 9.38%, 07/15/28
    EUR       100       111,981  
Jeld‑Wen, Inc., 4.63%, 12/15/25(b)
    USD       155       149,963  
Masonite International Corp., 5.38%, 02/01/28(b)
      17       16,320  
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co.,
Inc.(b)
5.25%, 07/15/28
      55       52,465  
9.75%, 07/15/28
      26       26,000  
Resideo Funding, Inc., 4.00%, 09/01/29(b)
      42       36,645  
Ritchie Bros Holdings, Inc., 6.75%, 03/15/28(b)
      56       57,656  
Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC
6.00%, 11/01/28(b)
      262       257,960  
8.88%, 11/15/31
      479       503,513  
Standard Industries, Inc./New Jersey(b)
5.00%, 02/15/27
      157       153,065  
4.75%, 01/15/28
      62       59,687  
4.38%, 07/15/30
      170       156,126  
3.38%, 01/15/31
      44       37,852  
Summit Materials LLC/Summit Materials Finance Corp.(b)
5.25%, 01/15/29
      19       18,383  
7.25%, 01/15/31
      295       310,843  
     
 
 
 
        4,221,566  
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%                  
Techem Verwaltungsgesellschaft 674 mbH, 6.00%, 07/30/26(d)
    EUR       88       96,574  
     
 
 
 
Consumer Finance — 1.2%                  
Block, Inc.
2.75%, 06/01/26
    USD       446       420,591  
3.50%, 06/01/31(e)
      476       422,665  
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc., 9.75%, 03/15/29(b)
      88       91,227  
Capital One Financial Corp.(a)
     
(1‑day SOFR + 2.60%), 5.82%, 02/01/34
      440       437,855  
(1‑day SOFR + 2.86%), 6.38%, 06/08/34
      70       72,044  
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
2.75%, 06/14/24
    GBP       100       125,624  
7.35%, 03/06/30
    USD       394       423,275  
7.20%, 06/10/30(e)
      236       251,351  
GTCR W‑2 Merger Sub LLC, 7.50%, 01/15/31(b)
      1,177       1,243,762  
Moody’s Corp., 2.75%, 08/19/41
      350       254,907  
Navient Corp.
5.50%, 03/15/29
      30       27,664  
9.38%, 07/25/30
      148       155,056  
OneMain Finance Corp.
6.88%, 03/15/25
      53       53,651  
7.13%, 03/15/26(e)
      168       171,157  
3.50%, 01/15/27
      116       107,351  
6.63%, 01/15/28
      165       166,574  
9.00%, 01/15/29(e)
      200       211,446  
5.38%, 11/15/29
      42       39,329  
7.88%, 03/15/30
      245       252,196  
4.00%, 09/15/30
      130       111,248  
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 8.63%, 06/01/27
      348       316,687  
Shift4 Payments LLC/Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc., 4.63%, 11/01/26(b)
      395       384,102  
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Consumer Finance (continued)                  
Shift4 Payments, Inc., 0.00%,
12/15/25(g)(h)
    USD       112     $ 124,253  
Verscend Escrow Corp., 9.75%, 08/15/26(b)(e)
           1,355          1,364,523  
     
 
 
 
        7,228,538  
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.5%  
Albertsons Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertsons LP/Albertsons LLC(b)
3.25%, 03/15/26
      34       32,079  
7.50%, 03/15/26
      65       66,208  
4.63%, 01/15/27
      111       107,915  
5.88%, 02/15/28
      219       219,147  
6.50%, 02/15/28
      109       110,302  
3.50%, 03/15/29
      198       179,781  
4.88%, 02/15/30(e)
      241       230,716  
Bellis Acquisition Co. PLC, 3.25%, 02/16/26(d)
    GBP       100       118,021  
Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
5.00%, 06/04/42
    USD       500       481,625  
4.38%, 06/01/46
      200       174,558  
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.(b)
4.88%, 05/15/28
      229       223,961  
4.13%, 01/31/30
      90       82,974  
4.38%, 01/31/32
      94       85,754  
Market Bidco Finco PLC, 5.50%, 11/04/27(d)
    GBP       100       112,169  
Performance Food Group, Inc.(b)
5.50%, 10/15/27
    USD       28       27,589  
4.25%, 08/01/29
      95       87,133  
Post Holdings, Inc.(b)
4.63%, 04/15/30
      159       146,255  
4.50%, 09/15/31
      9       8,065  
U.S. Foods, Inc.(b)
6.88%, 09/15/28
      123       126,611  
4.75%, 02/15/29
      129       122,517  
4.63%, 06/01/30
      27       25,163  
7.25%, 01/15/32(e)
      148       154,322  
United Natural Foods, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/28(b)
      24       19,429  
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
3.20%, 04/15/30
      19       16,725  
4.80%, 11/18/44
      61       50,824  
4.10%, 04/15/50
      93       67,534  
     
 
 
 
        3,077,377  
Containers & Packaging — 1.0%                  
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC/Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC(b)
6.00%, 06/15/27
      372       370,667  
4.00%, 09/01/29(e)
      666       563,753  
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.
5.25%, 04/30/25(b)
      200       194,504  
2.13%, 08/15/26(d)
    EUR       200       196,313  
4.13%, 08/15/26(b)
    USD       227       207,137  
5.25%, 08/15/27(b)
      202       156,927  
Ball Corp., 6.00%, 06/15/29(e)
      129       131,731  
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc.(b)
6.63%, 04/15/29
      315       309,825  
8.75%, 04/15/30
      476       443,807  
Crown Americas LLC, 5.25%, 04/01/30
      12       11,818  
LABL, Inc.(b)
5.88%, 11/01/28
      81       73,388  
9.50%, 11/01/28
      301       304,010  
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding
Co.(b)
7.88%, 08/15/26(e)
      1,913       1,946,824  
9.25%, 04/15/27
      44       43,188  
 
 
 
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
December 31, 2023
  
BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
 
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Containers & Packaging (continued)                  
OI European Group BV, 6.25%, 05/15/28
    EUR       100     $ 115,473  
Owens-Brockway Glass Container,
Inc.(b)
6.63%, 05/13/27
    USD       27       27,003  
7.25%, 05/15/31
      118       119,639  
Sealed Air Corp., 5.00%, 04/15/29(b)
      38       36,747  
Sealed Air Corp./Sealed Air Corp. U.S., 6.13%, 02/01/28(b)
      122       123,051  
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., 12.75%, 12/31/28(b)
      23       24,610  
Trivium Packaging Finance BV(b)
5.50%, 08/15/26
      305       299,238  
8.50%, 08/15/27
             200       196,100  
     
 
 
 
           5,895,753  
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2%  
Graham Holdings Co., 5.75%, 06/01/26(b)
      27       26,838  
Grand Canyon University, 5.13%, 10/01/28
      702       627,700  
Service Corp. International, 4.00%, 05/15/31
      20       17,910  
Sotheby’s, 7.38%, 10/15/27(b)(e)
      465       448,444  
     
 
 
 
        1,120,892  
Diversified REITs — 1.2%                  
American Tower Corp., 2.90%, 01/15/30(e)
      2,500       2,224,758  
Crown Castle, Inc.
3.10%, 11/15/29
      750       671,025  
2.10%, 04/01/31
      1,000       814,457  
2.90%, 04/01/41
      350       249,793  
Equinix, Inc., 2.50%, 05/15/31
      500       424,412  
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.
3.25%, 01/15/32
      379       319,972  
6.75%, 12/01/33
      115       124,065  
HAT Holdings I LLC/HAT Holdings II LLC, 8.00%, 06/15/27
      70       72,894  
Iron Mountain Information Management Services, Inc., 5.00%, 07/15/32(b)
      127       116,329  
Prologis LP, 4.63%, 01/15/33(e)
      1,000       1,004,437  
SBA Communications Corp.
3.13%, 02/01/29(e)
      321       288,417  
3.88%, 02/15/27
      18       17,286  
Uniti Group LP/Uniti Group Finance, Inc./CSL Capital LLC, 10.50%, 02/15/28(b)
      605       613,352  
VICI Properties LP, 4.95%, 02/15/30
      106       102,854  
VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.63%, 12/01/29(b)
      239       225,198  
     
 
 
 
        7,269,249  
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.9%  
AT&T, Inc.
6.38%, 03/01/41
      520       569,598  
5.15%, 03/15/42
      1,200       1,153,686  
4.75%, 05/15/46(e)
      1,500       1,355,783  
Bell Telephone Co. of Canada or Bell Canada, Series US‑4, 3.65%, 03/17/51
      335       256,775  
Cablevision Lightpath LLC(b)
3.88%, 09/15/27
      220       193,192  
5.63%, 09/15/28
      200       157,622  
Cellnex Telecom SA, 2.13%, 08/11/30
    EUR       100       113,436  
Frontier Communications Holdings
LLC(b)
5.88%, 10/15/27
    USD       182       175,830  
5.00%, 05/01/28
      293       270,784  
8.75%, 05/15/30
      966       993,733  
Iliad Holding SASU, 6.50%, 10/15/26(b)
      529       527,965  
Kaixo Bondco Telecom SA, 5.13%, 09/30/29(d)
    EUR       100       102,943  
Security          Par
(000)
    Value  
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)  
Level 3 Financing, Inc.
     
3.40%, 03/01/27
    USD       689     $ 661,440  
4.63%, 09/15/27
      656       393,600  
3.63%, 01/15/29
      68       34,680  
10.50%, 05/15/30
      686       665,204  
Level 3 New Money TSA, 11.00%, 11/15/29(i)
      445       445,417  
Lumen Technologies, Inc., 4.00%, 02/15/27
      329       212,327  
Network i2i Ltd., (5‑year CMT + 4.27%),
5.65%(a)(d)(j) .
 
    400       393,250  
Sable International Finance Ltd., 5.75%, 09/07/27(b)
      200       189,310  
SoftBank Group Corp.(d)
     
3.13%, 09/19/25
    EUR       100       106,522  
3.88%, 07/06/32
      100       94,150  
Telecom Italia Capital SA
     
6.38%, 11/15/33
    USD       3       2,934  
6.00%, 09/30/34
      284       269,709  
7.20%, 07/18/36
      227       227,868  
7.72%, 06/04/38
      95       96,742  
Telecom Italia SpA/Milano, 6.88%, 02/15/28(d)
    EUR       100       117,317  
Verizon Communications, Inc., 6.55%, 09/15/43(e)
    USD            5,000          5,751,972  
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.(b)(e)
     
4.00%, 03/01/27
      1,745       1,399,097  
6.13%, 03/01/28
      647       475,196  
     
 
 
 
        17,408,082  
Electric Utilities — 4.8%                  
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.
     
3.50%, 08/15/46
      800       611,727  
3.75%, 08/15/47
      500       395,536  
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, Series AI, 4.45%, 10/01/32