The BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust, BTZ, is a taxable closed-end Trust. BTZ commenced operations in December 2006 with the investment objective of seeking current income, current gains and capital appreciation. On September 4, 2009, BTZs Board of Trustees announced changes to certain non-fundamental policies of the Trust. Reflecting these changes, the Trust, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% its total assets in credit-related securities, including, but not limited to, investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds, bank loans, preferred securities or convertible bonds or derivatives with economic characteristics similar to these credit-related securities. The Trust is formerly known as BlackRock Preferred & Equity Advantage Trust.