Is BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 66.2% | |
| Net Margin | 627.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 16.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $151M |
| Free Cash Flow | $151M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.1 |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $1.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $8.67 |
| 50-Day MA | $9.34 |
| 200-Day MA | $9.10 |
| Avg Volume | 441K |
| Beta | 0.8 |
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52-Week Range
$7.16
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About BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ)
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in dividend paying stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund also invests through derivatives, with an emphasis on option writing. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 1000 Value Index. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock Enhanced Dividend Achievers TM Trust. BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust was formed on August 31, 2005 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust's debt ratio?
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust's key financial metrics?
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust has a market capitalization of $1.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 5.4, and revenue of $278M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 627.3%. Return on equity stands at 16.7%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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