BDJ Dividend Calculator
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) currently yields 8.82% and paid $0.86 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$9.70
Dividend Yield
8.82%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.86
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+7.4%
Raise Streak
1 yr
Next Ex-Date
July 15
Project Future Income from BDJ
Portfolio Value
$177,894
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$1,427
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — BDJ
Projected Income from BDJ
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,412 | $118 | 1795.0 | $17,412 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,190 | $183 | 2597.8 | $26,504 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,116 | $260 | 3447.3 | $36,993 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $4,218 | $352 | 4352.7 | $49,128 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $5,532 | $461 | 5324.1 | $63,204 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $7,098 | $592 | 6373.1 | $79,577 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $8,970 | $748 | 7513.0 | $98,669 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $11,210 | $934 | 8758.9 | $120,991 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $13,895 | $1,158 | 10128.2 | $147,153 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $17,118 | $1,427 | 11641.0 | $177,894 |
BDJ Dividend Per Share by Year
BDJ Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.06 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | $0.06 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | $0.06 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | $0.06 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | $0.06 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | $0.06 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $0.11 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $0.06 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | $0.06 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | $0.06 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.06 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | $0.06 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | $0.06 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.06 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | $0.06 |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | $0.06 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | $0.06 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | $0.06 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | $0.06 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | $0.06 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | $0.06 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | $0.06 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | $0.06 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | $0.06 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | $0.06 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.06 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.06 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-30 | $0.06 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | $0.06 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-29 | $0.06 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-20 | $0.11 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.06 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.06 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.06 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | $0.06 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.06 |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-31 | $0.06 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | $0.49 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.06 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | $0.06 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.06 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.06 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-29 | $0.06 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.06 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | $0.06 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-29 | $0.06 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.06 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | $0.05 |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-31 | $0.05 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $0.05 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $0.27 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.05 |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-29 | $0.05 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.05 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-31 | $0.05 |
| 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | $0.05 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-30 | $0.05 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | $0.05 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-30 | $0.05 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-31 | $0.05 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-26 | $0.05 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2021-01-29 | $0.05 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-31 | $0.05 |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-11-30 | $0.05 |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-30 | $0.05 |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-30 | $0.05 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-31 | $0.05 |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-31 | $0.05 |
BDJ Dividend FAQ
How much does BDJ pay in dividends per share?
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust paid $0.86 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does BDJ pay dividends?
BDJ pays dividends monthly. The next ex-dividend date on record is July 15, 2026. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is BDJ's dividend yield?
At the last close of $9.70, BDJ yields approximately 8.82% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is BDJ's dividend growth rate?
BDJ's dividend per share has compounded at 7.4% per year over the last 5 years (-8.3% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much BDJ do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.86 per share per year, roughly 1,403 shares — about $13,609.10 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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