BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust’s (BGR) (the 'Trust') investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current
income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions,
at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of energy and natural resources companies and equity derivatives with exposure to the energy
and natural resources industry. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Trust utilizes an option
writing (selling) strategy to enhance dividend yield.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
BROAD ACCESS TO ENERGY EQUITIES
Diversified portfolio with access to energy companies around the globe
SEEKS TO REDUCE PORTFOLIO VOLATILITY
Sells (writes) call options on underlying equity portfolio, potentially reducing the fund’s volatility