BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust

# BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust

This is a closed-end investment fund incorporated in Maryland and headquartered in New York. The trust is managed by BlackRock, Inc., one of the largest asset management firms globally, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ECAT.

The fund focuses on capital allocation across domestic and international equities, fixed income, and alternative assets with consideration for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. As a term trust structure, it operates with a defined investment period and predetermined termination date, distinguishing it from open-ended mutual funds. The trust generates revenue primarily through management fees charged on assets under management, with distributions to shareholders derived from dividend income, interest, and capital gains realized from its portfolio.

BlackRock manages assets across institutional, retail, and iShares exchange-traded fund platforms, operating in over 100 countries. The firm serves institutional investors, financial advisors, and individual investors globally. ECAT represents a specialized vehicle within BlackRock's broader fund complex, targeting investors seeking equity and fixed income exposure integrated with ESG screening and evaluation methodologies.