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BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company that seeks high total return through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of natural resources and commodities-related issuers. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the fund provides investors with broad exposure to companies involved in the exploration, production, processing, transportation, and marketing of natural resources and commodities including energy, metals and mining, and agriculture. The fund's portfolio typically includes master limited partnerships (MLPs), equity securities of energy and natural resources companies, commodity-linked derivative instruments, and debt securities of commodity-related issuers. This diversified approach provides exposure to multiple aspects of the natural resources value chain, from upstream producers to midstream infrastructure and downstream processors. The fund seeks to capture both income from MLPs and high-yield bonds as well as capital appreciation from equity securities of companies positioned to benefit from commodity price trends and resource development. As a closed-end fund, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust issues a fixed number of shares that trade on exchanges, often at premiums or discounts to net asset value (NAV). The fund employs leverage to potentially enhance returns, though this also increases volatility and risk. The trust provides regular monthly distributions to shareholders, combining income from MLPs and bonds with capital gains. The fund serves investors seeking diversified exposure to natural resources and commodities markets through a professionally managed, liquid vehicle. Performance is influenced by commodity prices, energy market fundamentals, interest rates, and global economic conditions.