# BlackRock American Income Trust plc GBP (BRAI)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/brai · ISIN GB00B7W0XJ61 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, BRAI (BlackRock American Income Trust plc GBP, ISIN GB00B7W0XJ61) closed at £2.78 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by +39.4% (income paid out is not included), or +9.0% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

BlackRock American Income Trust plc GBP is an investment trust. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share. Income from its investments is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year.

Latest close: **£2.78** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | BRAI |
| ISIN | GB00B7W0XJ61 |
| Category | Investment trusts |
| Type | Investment trust |
| Income | Distributing |
| Domicile | United Kingdom |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +29.30% | +25.79% | price only |
| 3 years | +39.42% | +25.81% | price only |
| 5 years | +39.42% | +8.99% | price only |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data) and Fundology, from recorded daily closes. Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of BlackRock American Income Trust plc GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2025 +13.9%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +23.0%. Returns of BlackRock American Income Trust plc GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +31.8%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +13.9% | +9.9% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +23.0% | +19.6% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 12.05% | -4.13% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of BlackRock American Income Trust plc GBP in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 12.0% over 1 year. Largest fall in the price of BlackRock American Income Trust plc GBP since November 2024, in pounds: −13.2% from 14/02/2025 to 04/04/2025. On 30/09/2026 the price of BlackRock American Income Trust plc GBP was 3.1% below its highest weekly close since November 2024 (07/08/2026), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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Capital at risk. Past performance is not a guide to future returns. The value of investments can fall as well as rise.