BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) Research

The BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) functions as a closed-end mutual fund focused on fixed income securities. Launched by BlackRock, Inc., its investment strategy and daily management are handled by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund predominantly allocates its assets to high-quality municipal bonds, which are specifically chosen for their exemption from standard federal and California income taxes. This U.S.-domiciled trust was established on July 31, 2001.

Market snapshot

Symbol
BFZ
Price
$11.11
Day change
-0.36%
Market cap
$334.0M
P/E ratio
-14.03x
52-week range
10.17-11.465
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management - Income

Peer companies

  • BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (BFK)
  • BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)
  • BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)
  • BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (BLE)
  • Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)
  • BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM)
  • Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust (FINS)
  • Putnam Premier Income Trust (PPT)

Recent insider activity

  • Harris Stayce D. — J-Other (10.7715 shares) on 2026-02-09
  • Saba Capital Management, L.P. — S-Sale (36969 shares) on 2025-09-11
  • Saba Capital Management, L.P. — S-Sale (23604 shares) on 2025-09-12
  • Saba Capital Management, L.P. — S-Sale (24916 shares) on 2025-09-09
  • Saba Capital Management, L.P. — S-Sale (24054 shares) on 2025-09-10

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