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On 27 February 2026, QuotedData, a trading name of Marten & Co Limited, published an update on BlackRock American Income Trust PLC (BRAI), for which Marten & Co was paid by BRAI. The research note detailed BRAI's use of a value index as its benchmark and included commentary on its performance since November 2025.
BlackRock American Income Trust - Update from QuotedData
27 February 2026
On the up
BlackRock American Income Trust (BRAI) has performed well both in absolute terms and compared to its benchmark since our last update in November 2025. Although the strategy is still new, early results are promising.
BRAI uses a value index as its benchmark, so it holds fewer of the large AI-focused US companies that dominate broader indices. This has helped recently, as investors are starting to question whether these companies can maintain their high levels of investment and whether this investment can deliver decent returns. As a result, interest is spreading to other areas of the market, which benefits BRAI. However, as shown on page 4, the recent improvement in the performance of value stocks compared to growth stocks is still quite small by historical standards, suggesting there may be further room for value to catch up.
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