Closed-end management investment company investing in the equity securities of companies in the utilities, infrastructure, and power sectors.
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust operates as a closed-ended equity mutual fund managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. Launched by BlackRock, Inc., the fund focuses on investing in public equity markets worldwide, specifically targeting companies within the utilities and infrastructure sectors. These sectors encompass a broad range of industries critical to economic infrastructure, including energy generation and distribution, water utilities, transportation infrastructure, and telecommunications.
The fund's investment strategy involves seeking stocks across diversified market capitalizations within the utilities and infrastructure sectors. It aims to capitalize on opportunities for capital appreciation and income generation through its equity holdings. Additionally, BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust utilizes derivatives, with a particular emphasis on option writing, to enhance its investment returns and manage risk.
Established on November 22, 2011, the fund was previously known as BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust before adopting its current name. Domiciled in the United States, the fund benefits from BlackRock's extensive research capabilities and global investment expertise, enabling it to navigate market dynamics and capitalize on investment opportunities in the utilities and infrastructure sectors worldwide.