BofA discloses 5.3% stake in BlackRock BTZ, 4,904,167 shares

Bank of America Corporation filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 4,904,167 shares of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (BTZ) common stock, representing 5.3% of the class as of 09/30/2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America Corporation filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 4,904,167 shares of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (BTZ) common stock, representing 5.3% of the class as of 09/30/2025.

The filing shows no sole or shared voting power (0) and shared dispositive power over 4,904,167 shares, with no sole dispositive power. The reporting person is classified as HC (parent holding company). Subsidiaries identified include Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc.

The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.

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What stake did Bank of America report in BTZ?

Bank of America reported beneficial ownership of 4,904,167 BTZ shares, equal to 5.3% of the class as of 09/30/2025.

What voting power does Bank of America report over BTZ shares?

The filing reports 0 sole voting power and 0 shared voting power.

What dispositive power does Bank of America report for BTZ?

It reports shared dispositive power over 4,904,167 shares and 0 sole dispositive power.

How is the reporting person classified in the 13G for BTZ?

The reporting person is classified as HC (parent holding company).

Which subsidiaries are listed in the BTZ 13G filing?

Subsidiaries include Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc.

What does the BTZ 13G certification say about intent?

It states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/14/2025 - 02:04 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

092508100

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 092508100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 4,904,167.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,904,167.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY, MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, 19809.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 092508100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 4,904,167.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.3%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,904,167.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. This statement on Schedule 13G is being filed by Bank of America Corporation on behalf of itself and its wholly owned subsidiaries Bank of America N.A., a bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

Signature:	/s/ Andres Ortiz
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	11/14/2025