CII

The BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (CII) functions as a closed-end investment vehicle dedicated to equity securities, originally launched by BlackRock, Inc. Management responsibilities for this fund are handled by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It strategically deploys capital in public stock markets across the globe, with an objective to acquire holdings in companies that span a wide array of sectors. A key component of its investment strategy also involves the utilization of derivative instruments, notably emphasizing the practice of selling call options. This U.S.-based fund began its operations on April 30, 2004, having previously operated under the name Capital & Income Strategies Fund, Inc.