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BlackRock California Municipal Income Closed Fund(BFZ)
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Reward36Moderate
Risk59Medium-High
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Thin -93% profit margin · 6.4% dividend yield
BFZ
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BlackRock California Municipal Income Closed Fund | Financial Services
Value Trap
Market Cap:334.01M
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Reward Rating
36
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
59
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is BlackRock California Municipal Income Closed Fund?

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc.

BFZ · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

BFZ's standout is volatility; growth and cash flow weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

BFZ · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 4

  • Growth18/100

    Earnings -31.0% CAGR

  • Cash flow20/100

    -48% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability38/100

    -93% net margin · -7% ROE

  • Balance sheet44/100

    Current ratio 0.07

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is BlackRock California Municipal Income Closed Fund?

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 334.01M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (36)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

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Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap334.01M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield6.38%
52 Week High11.1988
52 Week Low9.5995
Last AnnualJuly
IPO Date7/27/2001
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding30M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.609
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.blackrock.com/investing/products/24021
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