Yield on Cost (YOC): 12.03%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 12.03%.
BIT Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
12.03%
Yield on Cost for BIT
BIT now pays $1.48 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-27) | $16.23 | 9.12% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-23) | $18.62 | 7.95% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-26) | $14.25 | 10.39% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-24) | $14.42 | 10.26% |
| Buying today(at $12.34) | $12.34 | 12.03% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 12.03% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical -0.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
12.03%
In 3 years
12.00%
In 5 years
11.99%
In 10 years
11.94%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT).
Starting Yield
11.99%
Ending YOC
11.92%
Year 15 Dividend
$1.47
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$22.13
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.48 | — | 11.99% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.48 | +-0.04% | 11.99% | $1.48 |
| Year 2 | $1.48 | +-0.04% | 11.98% | $2.96 |
| Year 3 | $1.48 | +-0.04% | 11.98% | $4.44 |
| Year 4 | $1.48 | +-0.04% | 11.97% | $5.91 |
| Year 5 | $1.48 | +-0.04% | 11.97% | $7.39 |
| Year 6 | $1.48 | +-0.04% | 11.96% | $8.87 |
| Year 7 | $1.48 | +-0.04% | 11.96% | $10.34 |
| Year 8 | $1.48 | +-0.04% | 11.96% | $11.82 |
| Year 9 | $1.47 | +-0.04% | 11.95% | $13.29 |
| Year 10 | $1.47 | +-0.04% | 11.95% | $14.77 |
| Year 11 | $1.47 | +-0.04% | 11.94% | $16.24 |
| Year 12 | $1.47 | +-0.04% | 11.94% | $17.71 |
| Year 13 | $1.47 | +-0.04% | 11.93% | $19.19 |
| Year 14 | $1.47 | +-0.04% | 11.93% | $20.66 |
| Year 15 | $1.47 | +-0.04% | 11.92% | $22.13 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for BIT stock is 12.03%.
About BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests primarily in loan and debt instruments and other investments with similar economic characteristic. BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust was formed on February 25, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- John Perlowski