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BlackRock Energy and Resources Closed Fund(BGR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BGR
09/25/2026: BGR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
BlackRock Energy and Resources Closed Fund is an actively managed investment vehicle that seeks to provide income and capital growth through exposure to global energy and natural resources equities. Its core strength lies in its specialized management, which allows for tactical allocation across both traditional oil and gas companies and emerging resource segments. The primary investment story centers on the cyclical nature of commodities and the long-term potential of the global energy transition. Key risks include high price volatility, potential for the fund to trade at a discount to its net asset value, and regulatory shifts in the energy sector. It may best suit value and dividend-oriented investors who can tolerate sector-specific cyclical risks.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The fund focuses on cyclical energy and resources which provides growth potential but carries significant volatility. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The fund can capture significant upside during energy bull cycles when momentum in commodity stocks is strong. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The energy and resources sectors often contain value-oriented stocks with attractive dividend yields. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The fund's mandate to provide income through dividends makes it a potential fit for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The high volatility of the energy sector and closed-end fund structure makes this unsuitable for conservative investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Energy assets are subject to sudden swings based on geopolitical events and supply-demand imbalances. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The fund's price relative to its NAV can fluctuate, potentially leading to losses if the discount widens. |
| Competition risk (Sector ETFs) | Medium | Passive sector ETFs often provide similar exposure at lower management fees, competing for investor capital. |
| Business quality | Medium | The quality of the portfolio depends on the financial stability of the underlying energy and resource companies. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are not guaranteed and depend on the earnings of the companies held in the portfolio. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Active management decisions may not consistently outperform broader energy benchmarks. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -10.31% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 434.28M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 4.6 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 4.6 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 94.7K shares | Beta 0.38 | 52 Weeks Range 12.06 - 17.82 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 12.06 - 17.82 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.77% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.71 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Dividends | Income from dividend-paying energy and natural resources companies. | The fund collects cash dividends from its stocks and passes them to shareholders. |
| Capital Appreciation | Gains from the increase in share price of portfolio holdings. | Investors can profit if the underlying energy and mining companies grow in value. |
Valuation
Trailing PE 4.6 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 445.41M | Price to Sales(TTM) 33.21 |
Enterprise Value 445.41M | Price to Sales(TTM) 33.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 25.46M | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 25.46M | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders 0.02 | Percent Institutions 24.91 |
Upturn AI Summary
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About BlackRock Energy and Resources Closed Fund
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-12-23 | CEO - | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock International Limited. It invests in public equity markets across the globe, with an emphasis on the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the energy and natural resources sectors. It invests in stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund also invests through equity derivatives, with an emphasis on option writing. It was formerly known as BlackRock Global Energy and Resources Trust. BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust was formed on December 23, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
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