Vectors Research Management LLC Sells 37,290 Shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT)

Vectors Research Management LLC decreased its position in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 35.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 66,663 shares of the company's stock after selling 37,290 shares during the quarter. Vectors Research Management LLC owned approximately 0.31% of BlackRock Income Trust worth $768,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Guggenheim Capital LLC grew its position in BlackRock Income Trust by 32.7% during the fourth quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC now owns 789,229 shares of the company's stock valued at $9,092,000 after buying an additional 194,603 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in shares of BlackRock Income Trust by 19.7% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 212,649 shares of the company's stock worth $2,450,000 after purchasing an additional 34,937 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors bought a new position in BlackRock Income Trust in the 4th quarter worth $170,000. LPL Financial LLC lifted its position in BlackRock Income Trust by 8.6% during the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 162,696 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,874,000 after purchasing an additional 12,848 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Commonwealth Equity Services LLC grew its holdings in BlackRock Income Trust by 5.9% during the fourth quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 17,497 shares of the company's stock valued at $202,000 after purchasing an additional 978 shares during the period. 39.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

BlackRock Income Trust Stock Up 0.3 %

Shares of NYSE BKT traded up $0.04 during trading on Thursday, hitting $11.49. The company had a trading volume of 84,376 shares, compared to its average volume of 65,516. BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. has a 12 month low of $11.06 and a 12 month high of $12.67. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $11.63 and a 200 day simple moving average of $11.73.

BlackRock Income Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.0882 per share. This represents a $1.06 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.21%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 15th.

BlackRock Income Trust Profile

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in securities of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It invests in securities such as U.S.