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Blackrock Multi Sector Income Closed Fund(BIT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.07% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$11.1
11/13/2026
(24-hour delay)

Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BIT

11/13/2026: BIT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust is a closed-end fund designed to generate high current income by investing in a diversified, global array of fixed-income securities. Its primary strength lies in BlackRock’s experienced management and its ability to tactically allocate across different credit sectors to capture yield. While the fund offers income-focused investors a professional vehicle for exposure to multi-sector debt, it carries inherent risks, including the use of financial leverage and sensitivity to interest rate changes. The primary growth opportunity rests on effective credit selection, while the main risks involve valuation discounts and market volatility. It is most suitable for income-seeking investors who can tolerate the inherent volatility of leveraged credit funds.

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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe fund focuses on income generation rather than long-term capital appreciation common in growth strategies.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum traders may focus on the fund when credit spreads are tightening, but this is less common than in equity markets.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may track whether the fund is trading at a significant discount to its NAV.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe primary objective of the fund is to provide high current income through monthly distributions.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe use of leverage and exposure to high-yield and emerging markets introduces volatility incompatible with a low-risk mandate.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highAs a leveraged CEF, market price movements can be more volatile than the underlying bond market.
Valuation riskMediumThe fund can trade at a premium or discount to NAV, affecting entry and exit returns.
Competition risk (credit market yield competition)MediumInvestors may rotate into other income vehicles if yields in safe-haven assets become more attractive.
Business qualityStrongBlackRock provides institutional-grade management and operational infrastructure.
Dividend incomeMediumDistribution levels are subject to change based on underlying portfolio interest and coupon income.
Execution riskLowThe fund management process is well-established within the BlackRock organization.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 627.98M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.65
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 19.65
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 383.7K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 10.79 - 12.14
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 10.79 - 12.14
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.56

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Financial Services

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
50.4%
Active BUY / eligible
61 / 121
30-Day BUY Count Change
+45
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Asset Management

BUY participation
52.9%
Active BUY / eligible
9 / 17
30-Day BUY Count Change
+3

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 2.61%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 2.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BIT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BIT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+17.0%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 44.0%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BIT's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 87.1% and operating margin of 108.9%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BIT's strongest growth driver at +190.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+11.4%, solid) and earnings growth (+17.0%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 31.6% (moderate) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BIT generates approximately $871 of gross profit, $1,089 of operating income, and $440 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and moderate cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BIT has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Fixed Income ManagementInterest and coupon payments from corporate bonds, sovereign debt, and mortgage securities.The fund earns money from the interest paid by the companies and governments whose bonds it owns.
Leverage and TradingTactical management of assets using borrowed funds to magnify income potential.The fund uses borrowed money to increase its investment size, which adds risk but can increase potential payouts.

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.65
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 18.05
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 18.05
Enterprise Value to Revenue 29.67
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 57.06M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 57.06M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 31.59

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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