BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust plc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock Fund Managers Limited. The fund is managed by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. It invests in public equity markets of Latin America. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in value stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. It employs fundamental analysis with top-down and bottom-up stock picking approach focusing on factors like company's good governance records, good earnings growth prospects over several years ahead, and strong balance sheets and cash flow generation to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI Latin EM America Index. It was formerly known as the Merrill Lynch Latin American Investment Trust plc. BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust plc was formed in July 1990 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust Dividend Announcement
• BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust announced a quarterly dividend of £3.58 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-11-08. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-10
• BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust annual dividend for 2024 was £17.00
• BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust annual dividend for 2023 was £26.04
• BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.5%
• BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -36.12%
• BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 15.20% year
• BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 4.48% year
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-10-10 | £3.58 | quarterly | 2024-11-08 |
2024-07-11 | £3.66 | quarterly | 2024-08-13 |
2024-04-11 | £4.79 | quarterly | 2024-05-16 |
2024-01-11 | £4.97 | quarterly | 2024-02-09 |
2023-10-12 | £4.70 | quarterly | |
2023-07-13 | £4.50 | quarterly | |
2023-04-13 | £4.04 | quarterly | |
2023-01-12 | £12.80 | quarterly | 2023-02-08 |
2022-10-13 | £4.80 | quarterly | 2022-11-09 |
2022-07-14 | £4.01 | quarterly | 2022-08-12 |
2022-04-14 | £4.68 | quarterly | 2022-05-16 |
2022-01-13 | £3.37 | quarterly | 2022-02-08 |
2021-10-14 | £3.48 | quarterly | 2021-11-08 |
2021-07-08 | £4.10 | quarterly | 2021-08-06 |
2021-04-15 | £3.63 | quarterly | 2021-05-10 |
2021-01-14 | £4.00 | quarterly | 2021-02-08 |
2020-10-08 | £3.23 | quarterly | 2020-11-09 |
2020-07-09 | £3.43 | quarterly | 2020-08-11 |
2020-04-09 | £3.72 | quarterly | 2020-05-20 |
2020-01-09 | £5.36 | quarterly | 2020-02-06 |
2019-10-10 | £6.24 | quarterly | 2019-11-08 |
2019-07-11 | £6.00 | quarterly | 2019-08-16 |
2019-04-11 | £5.06 | quarterly | 2019-05-17 |
2019-01-10 | £4.87 | quarterly | 2019-02-08 |
2018-10-11 | £4.61 | quarterly | 2018-11-09 |
2018-07-12 | £4.44 | quarterly | 2018-08-23 |
2018-04-26 | £3.79 | quarterly | 2018-06-06 |
2017-10-05 | £3.46 | quarterly | 2017-10-30 |
2017-03-23 | £5.61 | quarterly | 2017-05-12 |
2016-09-22 | £3.78 | quarterly | 2016-10-28 |
2016-03-24 | £2.95 | quarterly | 2016-05-09 |
2015-09-03 | £6.34 | quarterly | 2015-10-07 |
2015-03-26 | £6.86 | quarterly | 2015-05-06 |
2014-09-03 | £5.62 | quarterly | 2014-10-03 |
2014-03-26 | £5.39 | quarterly | 2014-05-02 |
2013-09-04 | £6.03 | quarterly | 2013-10-04 |
2013-03-20 | £10.76 | quarterly | 2013-04-26 |
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BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.5%. Interested in purchasing BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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1. Determination of Dividend: BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
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