UNITEDSTATES
SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION
Washington,D.C.20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-08349
Name of Fund: BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL)
Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809
Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4
Date of fiscal year end: 08/31/2020
Date of reporting period: 02/29/2020
Item 1 – Report to Stockholders
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| | FEBRUARY 29, 2020 |
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| | 2020 Semi-Annual Report (Unaudited) |
BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust (BBK)
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust (BAF)
BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM)
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (BLE)
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL)
BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF)
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The Markets in Review
Dear Shareholder,
The last 12 months have been a time of sudden change in global financial markets, as a long period of growth and positive returns was interrupted in early 2020 by the emergence and spread of the coronavirus. For much of the reporting period, U.S. equities and bonds both delivered impressive returns, despite fears and doubts about the economy that were ultimately laid to rest with unprecedented monetary stimulus and a sluggish yet resolute performance from the U.S. economy. But as threat from the coronavirus became more apparent throughout February 2020, which led China to take economically disruptive countermeasures, equity prices fell sharply. Now that the virus has spread around the globe and an economic downturn appears to be inevitable, investors are faced with the question of how long and how deep it will be.
Returns for most securities were robust for the first eleven months of the reporting period, as investors began to realize that the U.S. economy was maintaining the modest yet steady growth that had characterized this economic cycle. While the coronavirus-related downturn negatively impacted all equity types, U.S. large cap-stocks still achieved positive returns for the reporting period due to the strength of their prior gains. However, U.S. small-cap, international, and emerging market equities all ended the reporting period with negative performance.
Fixed-income securities played an important role in diversified portfolios by delivering strong returns amid economic uncertainty, as interest rates declined (and bond prices rose). Returns were further bolstered late in the reporting period as investors moved towards relatively lower-risk bonds, which drove the yield on the 10-year Treasury, a bond market bellwether, to a 10-year low.
Continuing the shift toward looser monetary policy that began in early 2019, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) increased efforts to stimulate economic activity. The Fed reduced interest rates three times during the reporting period, from July 2019 to October 2019, while the European Central Bank also increased monetary stimulus, and the Bank of Japan continued to provide extensive monetary stimulus. Following the market downturn, investors were hopeful that central banks would intervene to further support the financial system.
Looking ahead, while coronavirus-related disruption is certain to hurt worldwide economic growth, the global expansion is likely to continue once the impact of the outbreak subsides. For the near term, however, the disruption is likely to act as a further drag on corporate earnings, following flat earnings growth in 2019. A coordinated monetary and fiscal response will be necessary to help businesses and individuals through the crisis, and hopeful signs have emerged on this front in the United States and abroad. If measures are taken to contain the virus and provide support to impacted businesses and individuals, we anticipate a sharp increase in economic activity as life returns to normal.
Overall, we favor a neutral stance toward risk, given the uncertainty surrounding the economic impact of coronavirus countermeasures. Among equities, we see an advantage in U.S. stocks compared to other developed markets, given the diversity of the U.S. economy and the ability to quickly provide monetary and fiscal stimulus. In bonds, we favor U.S. Treasuries over other government bonds, but maintain a neutral stance overall, and see risks that Treasuries offer a diminishing buffer from equity market selloffs.
In this environment, investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.
Sincerely,
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
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Total Returns as of February 29, 2020 |
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U.S. large cap equities (S&P 500® Index) | | 1.92% | | 8.19% |
U.S. small cap equities (Russell 2000® Index) | | (0.52) | | (4.92) |
International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index) | | (0.91) | | (0.57) |
Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index) | | 2.93 | | (1.88) |
3-month Treasury bills (ICE BofAML 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index) | | 0.92 | | 2.18 |
U.S. Treasury securities (ICE BofAML 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index) | | 4.07 | | 16.75 |
U.S. investment grade bonds (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index) | | 3.39 | | 11.68 |
Tax-exempt municipal bonds (S&P Municipal Bond Index) | | 2.85 | | 8.94 |
U.S. high yield bonds (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index) | | 1.56 | | 6.10 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Table of Contents
Municipal Market Overview For the Reporting Period Ended February 29, 2020
Municipal Market Conditions
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Municipal bonds posted strong total returns during the period, buoyed by a combination of rallying interest rates and a favorable technical backdrop. Interest rates moved lower in 2019 as the Fed turned more dovish on the back of slowing global growth and trade uncertainties, indicated a commitment to sustain the current economic expansion, and executed a mid-cycle adjustment consisting of three 0.25% rate cuts. This dynamic was compounded in early 2020 as elevated event risks, led by a coronavirus epidemic, spurred a flight to quality and pushed interest rates to new all-time lows. At the same | | S&P Municipal Bond Index |
| Total Returns as of February 29, 2020 |
| 6 months: 2.85% |
| 12 months: 8.94% |
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time, municipal technicals remained supportive with historically robust demand outpacing supply. During the 12 months ended February 29, 2020, municipal bond funds experienced net inflows totaling $97 billion (based on data from the Investment Company Institute). Broadly, investors favored the tax-exempt income, diversification, quality, and value of municipal bonds given that tax reform ultimately lowered the top individual tax rate just 2.6% while eliminating deductions. For the same 12-month period, total new issuance was elevated from a historical perspective at $424 billion, but was boosted by robust taxable municipal supply. Taxable municipal issuance picked up late in 2019, as issuers advance refunded tax-exempt debt using taxable municipal bonds for cost savings. While increasing issuance totals, this dynamic ultimately shrinks the size of the tax-exempt market and provides a positive technical tailwind for the natural buyer of the asset class.
A Closer Look at Yields
| From February 28, 2019 to February 29, 2020, yields on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds decreased by 146 basis points (“bps”) from 2.98% to 1.52%, while ten-year rates decreased by 117 bps from 2.10% to 0.93% and five-year rates decreased by 94 bps from 1.67% to 0.73% (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). As a result, the municipal yield curve flattened over the 12-month period with the spread between two- and 30-year maturities flattening by 61 bps, compared to 22 bps of steepening in the comparable U.S. Treasury curve. |
During the same time period, tax-exempt municipal bonds modestly underperformed duration matched U.S. Treasuries, most notably in the front and intermediate part of the yield curve. However, relative valuations remained broadly stretched versus history. Given that the corporate tax rate was lowered much more than the individual rate, institutions have less incentive to own tax-exempt municipal bonds, while individuals are more incentivized. In a more retail-driven market, lower municipal-to-Treasury ratios are likely sustainable as individuals are focused more on generating tax-free income and less concerned with relative valuations. The asset class is known for its lower relative volatility and preservation of principal with an emphasis on income as tax rates rise.
Financial Conditions of Municipal Issuers
Most states and localities are on solid footing as tax receipts are increasing steadily and spending levels are rebounding from post-recession lows. Rising healthcare expenditures and legacy pension costs are plaguing a handful of high-profile credits. Essential service revenue bonds continue to benefit from deleveraging. Several private-public-partnerships and off-balance sheet projects have made headlines for cost-overruns that are calling into question their value-add. More caution is warranted in the non-profit sectors, especially less-selective private education credits that are dealing with competitive pressures and are burdened with outsized debt. Merger and acquisition activity has been elevated in the hospital sector, providing opportunities to generate performance. Additionally, high yield remains an important driver of performance. BlackRock maintains the view that municipal bond defaults will remain minimal and the overall market is fundamentally sound. However, we continue to advocate careful credit research and believe that a thoughtful approach to structure and security selection remains imperative amid uncertainty in a modestly improving economic environment.
The opinions expressed are those of BlackRock as of February 29, 2020 and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of any individual holdings or market sectors. Investing involves risk including loss of principal. Bond values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending on market conditions. Fixed income risks include interest-rate and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in bond values. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the bond issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments. There may be less information on the financial condition of municipal issuers than for public corporations. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds. Some investors may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”). Capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable.
The S&P Municipal Bond Index, a broad, market value-weighted index, seeks to measure the performance of the U.S. municipal bond market. All bonds in the index are exempt from U.S. federal income taxes or subject to the AMT. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging
The Trusts may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the distribution rate on, and net asset value (“NAV”) of, their common shares (“Common Shares”). However, there is no guarantee that these objectives can be achieved in all interest rate environments.
In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of leverage, which is based on short-term interest rates, is normally lower than the income earned by a Trust on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of each Trust (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, each Trust’s shareholders benefit from the incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage (after paying the leverage costs) is paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings (less the leverage liability) is reflected in the per share NAV.
To illustrate these concepts, assume a Trust’s Common Shares capitalization is $100 million and it utilizes leverage for an additional $30 million, creating a total value of $130 million available for investment in longer-term income securities. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and longer-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, a Trust’s financing costs on the $30 million of proceeds obtained from leverage are based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by a Trust with the proceeds from leverage earn income based on longer-term interest rates. In this case, a Trust’s financing cost of leverage is significantly lower than the income earned on a Trust’s longer-term investments acquired from such leverage proceeds, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.
However, in order to benefit Common Shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed the Trust’s return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders is lower than if the Trust had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of the Trusts’ portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the value of each Trust’s obligations under its respective leverage arrangement generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Trusts’ NAVs positively or negatively. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that the Trust’s intended leveraging strategy will be successful.
The use of leverage also generally causes greater changes in each Trust’s NAV, market price and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the NAV and market price of a Trust’s Common Shares than if the Trust were not leveraged. In addition, each Trust may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause the Trust to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit a Trust’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. Each Trust incurs expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by Common Shareholders and may reduce income to the Common Shares. Moreover, to the extent the calculation of each Trust’s investment advisory fees includes assets purchased with the proceeds of leverage, the investment advisory fees payable to the Trusts’ investment adviser will be higher than if the Trusts did not use leverage.
To obtain leverage, each Trust has issued Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP Shares”) or Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”) (collectively, “Preferred Shares”) and/or leveraged its assets through the use of tender option bond trusts (“TOB Trusts”) as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.
Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), each Trust is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its total managed assets or equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up to 50% of its total managed assets. A Trust may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, a Trust may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or by agencies rating the Preferred Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.
If a Trust segregates or designates on its books and records cash or liquid assets having a value not less than the value of a Trust’s obligations under the TOB Trust (including accrued interest), then the TOB Trust is not considered a senior security and is not subject to the foregoing limitations and requirements imposed by the 1940 Act.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Trusts may invest in various derivative financial instruments. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other assets without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the instrument. The Trusts’ successful use of a derivative financial instrument depends on the investment adviser’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of these instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may limit the amount of appreciation a Trust can realize on an investment and/or may result in lower distributions paid to shareholders. The Trusts’ investments in these instruments, if any, are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust |
Trust Overview
BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust’s (BBK) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from regular U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax). The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
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Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) | | BBK |
Initial Offering Date | | April 30, 2002 |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($15.94)(a) | | 4.10% |
Tax Equivalent Yield(b) | | 6.93% |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.0545 |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.6540 |
Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d) | | 38% |
| (a) | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. | |
| (b) | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 40.8%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. | |
| (c) | The monthly distribution per Common Share, declared on March 2, 2020, was increased to $0.0560 per share. The yield on closing market price, tax equivalent yield, current monthly distribution per Common Share, and current annualized distribution per Common Share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future. | |
| (d) | Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5. | |
Performance
Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:
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BBK(a)(b) | | | 2.02 | % | | | 4.58 | % |
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)(c) | | | 1.89 | | | | 4.82 | |
| (a) | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. | |
| (b) | The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV. | |
| (c) | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. | |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.
Portfolio income, enhanced by leverage, exceeded the contribution from price appreciation. At the sector level, the Trust benefited from its positions in school district, state tax-backed and health care issues. Holdings in longer-term bonds, particularly those with lower coupons, were also strong performers. A meaningful position in securities rated below investment grade, which outperformed the broader market as a group, was a further positive.
The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 (continued) | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
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| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | | | Change | | | High | | | Low | |
Market Price | | $ | 15.94 | | | $ | 15.95 | | | | (0.06 | )% | | $ | 16.50 | | | $ | 15.07 | |
Net Asset Value | | | 17.23 | | | | 16.82 | | | | 2.44 | | | | 17.24 | | | | 16.42 | |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments *
SECTOR ALLOCATION
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County/City/Special District/School District | | | 24 | % | | | 22 | % |
Health | | | 18 | | | | 18 | |
Utilities | | | 14 | | | | 15 | |
Transportation | | | 13 | | | | 14 | |
Education | | | 12 | | | | 12 | |
State | | | 7 | | | | 7 | |
Tobacco | | | 6 | | | | 6 | |
Housing | | | 4 | | | | 4 | |
Corporate | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (c)
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Calendar Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
2020 | | | 6 | % |
2021 | | | 9 | |
2022 | | | 10 | |
2023 | | | 9 | |
2024 | | | 8 | |
| (c) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. | |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)
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AAA/Aaa | | | 4 | % | | | 3 | % |
AA/Aa | | | 35 | | | | 36 | |
A | | | 27 | | | | 28 | |
BBB/Baa | | | 13 | | | | 13 | |
BB/Ba | | | 7 | | | | 6 | |
B | | | 1 | | | | 2 | |
CC | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
N/R(b) | | | 12 | | | | 11 | |
| (a) | For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change. | |
| (b) | The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1% of the Trust’s total investments. | |
| * | Excludes short-term securities. | |
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust |
Trust Overview
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust’s (BAF) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax, including the alternative minimum tax and Florida intangible property tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes, including the alternative minimum tax. The Trust also invests at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser at the time of investment. Effective July 31, 2019, the Trust may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in securities that are rated below investment grade, or are considered by BlackRock to be of comparable quality, at the time of purchase. The Trust may invest directly in securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. Due to the repeal of the Florida intangible personal property tax, in September 2008, the Board gave approval to permit the Trust the flexibility to invest in municipal obligations regardless of geographic location since municipal obligations issued by any state or municipality that provides income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax would now satisfy the foregoing objective and policy.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
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Symbol on NYSE | | BAF |
Initial Offering Date | | October 31, 2002 |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($14.36)(a) | | 4.30% |
Tax Equivalent Yield(b) | | 7.26% |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.0515 |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.6180 |
Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d) | | 41% |
| (a) | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. | |
| (b) | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 40.8%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. | |
| (c) | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. | |
| (d) | Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5. | |
Performance
Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:
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| | Market Price | | | NAV | |
BAF(a)(b) | | | 0.95 | % | | | 4.17 | % |
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)(c) | | | 1.89 | | | | 4.82 | |
| (a) | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. | |
| (b) | The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV. | |
| (c) | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. | |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.
Holdings in longer-dated securities with maturities of greater than 20 years generated the strongest returns, as longer-term bonds outpaced short-term issues. The Trust’s use of leverage, which enhanced portfolio income and amplified the impact of rising prices, also contributed to results. The Trust further benefited from its positions in the state tax-backed and transportation sectors, as well as its holdings in Puerto Rico sales tax bonds.
The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher. Positions in pre-refunded bonds and short duration issues, while producing positive absolute returns, lagged somewhat in the rising market.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 (continued) | | BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
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| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | | | Change | | | High | | | Low | |
Market Price | | $ | 14.36 | | | $ | 14.53 | | | | (1.17 | )% | | $ | 15.43 | | | $ | 14.02 | |
Net Asset Value | | | 15.99 | | | | 15.68 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 15.99 | | | | 15.28 | |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments *
SECTOR ALLOCATION
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
Transportation | | | 26 | % | | | 27 | % |
County/City/Special District/School District | | | 20 | | | | 20 | |
Health | | | 16 | | | | 17 | |
Utilities | | | 14 | | | | 12 | |
State | | | 9 | | | | 8 | |
Housing | | | 6 | | | | 6 | |
Education | | | 6 | | | | 7 | |
Tobacco | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
Corporate | | | — | (a) | | | — | |
| (a) | Represents less than 1% of total investments. | |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (d)
| | | | |
Calendar Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
2020 | | | 2 | % |
2021 | | | 24 | |
2022 | | | 5 | |
2023 | | | 17 | |
2024 | | | 1 | |
| (d) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. | |
| * | Excludes short-term securities. | |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (b)
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
AAA/Aaa | | | 2 | % | | | 2 | % |
AA/Aa | | | 49 | | | | 49 | |
A | | | 27 | | | | 30 | |
BBB/Baa | | | 13 | | | | 12 | |
BB/Ba | | | 1 | | | | — | |
B | | | — | | | | 1 | |
N/R(c) | | | 8 | | | | 6 | |
| (b) | For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change. | |
| (c) | The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 1% and less than 1%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments. | |
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust |
Trust Overview
BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust’s (BYM) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes, including the alternative minimum tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes, including the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax. The Trust also invests at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser at the time of investment. Effective July 31, 2019, the Trust may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in securities that are rated below investment grade, or are considered by BlackRock to be of comparable quality, at the time of purchase. The Trust may invest directly in securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
| | |
Symbol on NYSE | | BYM |
Initial Offering Date | | October 31, 2002 |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($14.39)(a) | | 4.00% |
Tax Equivalent Yield(b) | | 6.76% |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.0480 |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.5760 |
Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d) | | 38% |
| (a) | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. | |
| (b) | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 40.8%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. | |
| (c) | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. | |
| (d) | Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5. | |
Performance
Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Returns Based On | |
| | Market Price | | | NAV | |
BYM(a)(b) | | | 3.48 | % | | | 4.44 | % |
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)(c) | | | 1.89 | | | | 4.82 | |
| (a) | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. | |
| (b) | The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV. | |
| (c) | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. | |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.
Holdings in longer-term bonds, particularly those with lower coupons, were key contributors to the Trust’s six-month results. AA rated issues also performed very well and added to returns. The Trust’s use of leverage contributed to results by enhancing portfolio income and amplifying the impact of rising prices. At the sector level, the Trust benefited from its positions in state tax-backed, health care and school district issues.
The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher. The Trust’s higher-quality focus also detracted at a time in which high yield bonds (those rated BBB and below) outperformed the rest of the market. However, the investment adviser began adding to high yield debt during the period as a result of a change in the Trust’s quality designation.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 (continued) | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | | | Change | | | High | | | Low | |
Market Price | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 14.19 | | | | 1.41 | % | | $ | 14.68 | | | $ | 13.63 | |
Net Asset Value | | | 16.09 | | | | 15.72 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 16.10 | | | | 15.30 | |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments *
SECTOR ALLOCATION
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
Transportation | | | 23 | % | | | 25 | % |
County/City/Special District/School District | | | 22 | | | | 20 | |
Health | | | 19 | | | | 20 | |
Utilities | | | 13 | | | | 13 | |
State | | | 7 | | | | 6 | |
Education | | | 7 | | | | 7 | |
Tobacco | | | 5 | | | | 5 | |
Housing | | | 4 | | | | 4 | |
Corporate | | | — | (a) | | | — | |
| (a) | Represents less than 1% of total investments. | |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (d)
| | | | |
Calendar Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
2020 | | | 7 | % |
2021 | | | 7 | |
2022 | | | 9 | |
2023 | | | 15 | |
2024 | | | 6 | |
| (d) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. | |
| * | Excludes short-term securities. | |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (b)
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
AAA/Aaa | | | 11 | % | | | 7 | % |
AA/Aa | | | 40 | | | | 45 | |
A | | | 22 | | | | 24 | |
BBB/Baa | | | 16 | | | | 16 | |
BB/Ba | | | 1 | | | | — | |
N/R | | | 10 | (c) | | | 8 | |
| (b) | For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change. | |
| (c) | The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 1% of the Trust’s total investments. | |
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II |
Trust Overview
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II’s (BLE) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax). The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
| | |
Symbol on NYSE | | BLE |
Initial Offering Date | | July 30, 2002 |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($14.78)(a) | | 4.71% |
Tax Equivalent Yield(b) | | 7.96% |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.0580 |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.6960 |
Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d) | | 38% |
| (a) | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. | |
| (b) | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 40.8%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. | |
| (c) | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. | |
| (d) | Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5. | |
Performance
Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Returns Based On | |
| | Market Price | | | NAV | |
BLE(a)(b) | | | (2.29 | )% | | | 4.90 | % |
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)(c) | | | 1.89 | | | | 4.82 | |
| (a) | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. | |
| (b) | The Trust moved from a premium to NAV to a discount during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV. | |
| (c) | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. | |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.
Portfolio income, enhanced by leverage, was a key contributor to total returns in the six-month period. The Trust’s significant allocation to investment-grade bonds was also a key driver of overall performance, with more muted contributions coming from non-investment grade and unrated positions. Longer-dated investments with maturities of greater than 20 years performed very well and helped Trust performance. At the sector level, tobacco, state tax-backed, transportation and health care issues were the largest contributors.
The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 (continued) | | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | | | Change | | | High | | | Low | |
Market Price | | $ | 14.78 | | | $ | 15.48 | | | | (4.52 | )% | | $ | 16.12 | | | $ | 14.23 | |
Net Asset Value | | | 15.54 | | | | 15.16 | | | | 2.51 | | | | 15.55 | | | | 14.81 | |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments *
SECTOR ALLOCATION
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
Transportation | | | 23 | % | | | 23 | % |
Utilities | | | 21 | | | | 19 | |
County/City/Special District/School District | | | 17 | | | | 17 | |
Health | | | 11 | | | | 14 | |
Tobacco | | | 10 | | | | 9 | |
State | | | 8 | | | | 7 | |
Education | | | 6 | | | | 6 | |
Corporate | | | 4 | | | | 5 | |
Housing | | | — | (a) | | | — | |
| (a) | Represents less than 1% of total investments. | |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (d)
| | | | |
Calendar Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
2020 | | | 15 | % |
2021 | | | 13 | |
2022 | | | 10 | |
2023 | | | 7 | |
2024 | | | 8 | |
| (d) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. | |
| * | Excludes short-term securities. | |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (b)
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
AAA/Aaa | | | 5 | % | | | 4 | % |
AA/Aa | | | 29 | | | | 30 | |
A | | | 23 | | | | 22 | |
BBB/Baa | | | 22 | | | | 23 | |
BB/Ba | | | 8 | | | | 6 | |
B | | | 2 | | | | 3 | |
N/R(c) | | | 11 | | | | 12 | |
| (b) | For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change. | |
| (c) | The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 2% and less than 1%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments. | |
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund |
Trust Overview
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund’s (MFL) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax and to provide shareholders with the opportunity to own shares the value of which is exempt from Florida intangible personal property tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in long-term, investment grade (as rated or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser at the time of investment) municipal obligations exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax). Under normal market conditions, the Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations with remaining maturities of one year or more at the time of investment. Effective July 31, 2019, the Trust may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in securities that are rated below investment grade, or are considered by BlackRock to be of comparable quality, at the time of purchase. The Trust may invest directly in securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. Due to the repeal of the Florida intangible personal property tax, in September 2008, the Board gave approval to permit the Trust the flexibility to invest in municipal obligations regardless of geographic location since municipal obligations issued by any state or municipality that provides income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax would now satisfy the foregoing objective and policy.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
| | |
Symbol on NYSE | | MFL |
Initial Offering Date | | September 26, 1997 |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($13.75)(a) | | 3.97% |
Tax Equivalent Yield(b) | | 6.71% |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.0455 |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.5460 |
Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d) | | 39% |
| (a) | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. | |
| (b) | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 40.8%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. | |
| (c) | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. | |
| (d) | Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5. | |
Performance
Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Returns Based On | |
| | Market Price | | | NAV | |
MFL(a)(b) | | | 3.15 | % | | | 5.24 | % |
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)(c) | | | 1.89 | | | | 4.82 | |
| (a) | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. | |
| (b) | The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV. | |
| (c) | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. | |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.
Positions in AA rated securities made a meaningful contribution to Trust performance, as did holdings in lower coupon, longer-dated issues. The Trust’s use of leverage added value by boosting income and augmenting the effect of rising prices. At the sector level, the Trust benefited from its positions in state tax-backed, transportation and health care issues.
The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher. The Trust’s higher-quality focus also detracted at a time in which high yield bonds (those rated BBB and below) outperformed the rest of the market. However, the investment adviser began adding to high yield debt during the period as a result of a change in the Trust’s quality designation.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 (continued) | | BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | | | Change | | | High | | | Low | |
Market Price | | $ | 13.75 | | | $ | 13.60 | | | | 1.10 | % | | $ | 13.98 | | | $ | 13.11 | |
Net Asset Value | | | 15.41 | | | | 14.94 | | | | 3.15 | | | | 15.41 | | | | 14.54 | |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments *
SECTOR ALLOCATION
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
Transportation | | | 40 | % | | | 42 | % |
State | | | 19 | | | | 17 | |
Health | | | 14 | | | | 16 | |
County/City/Special District/School District | | | 9 | | | | 12 | |
Education | | | 6 | | | | 4 | |
Utilities | | | 5 | | | | 4 | |
Tobacco | | | 5 | | | | 3 | |
Corporate | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
Housing | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
| (a) | Represents less than 1% of total investments. | |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (c)
| | | | |
Calendar Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
2020 | | | 3 | % |
2021 | | | 13 | |
2022 | | | 1 | |
2023 | | | 17 | |
2024 | | | 5 | |
| (c) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. | |
| * | Excludes short-term securities. | |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (b)
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
AAA/Aaa | | | 7 | % | | | 7 | % |
AA/Aa | | | 52 | | | | 53 | |
A | | | 25 | | | | 29 | |
BBB/Baa | | | 6 | | | | 6 | |
BB/Ba | | | 3 | | | | — | |
B | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
N/R(b) | | | 6 | | | | 4 | |
| (b) | For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change. | |
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. |
Trust Overview
BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.’s (MVF) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of an aggregate of the Trust’s net assets (including proceeds from the issuance of any preferred shares) and the proceeds of any borrowing for investment purposes, in municipal obligations exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax). Under normal market conditions, the Trust primarily invests in long term municipal obligations rated investment grade at the time of investment (or, if unrated, are considered by the Trust’s investment adviser to be of comparable quality at the time of investment) and in long term municipal obligations with maturities of more than ten years at the time of investment. The Trust may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated below investment grade or deemed equivalent at the time of purchase. The Trust may invest directly in securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information
| | |
Symbol on NYSE | | MVF |
Initial Offering Date | | September 29, 1988 |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($9.24)(a) | | 4.35% |
Tax Equivalent Yield(b) | | 7.35% |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.0335 |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c) | | $0.4020 |
Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d) | | 34% |
| (a) | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. | |
| (b) | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 40.8%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. | |
| (c) | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain. | |
| (d) | Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5. | |
Performance
Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Returns Based On | |
| | Market Price | | | NAV | |
MVF(a)(b) | | | (0.40 | )% | | | 5.41 | % |
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)(c) | | | 1.89 | | | | 4.82 | |
| (a) | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. | |
| (b) | The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on market price and performance based on NAV. | |
| (c) | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. | |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:
After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.
Positions in high yield issues, which outpaced the investment-grade market, were key contributors to the Trust’s performance. Puerto Rico and tobacco issues were particularly strong performers in this area. The Trust’s allocations to longer-duration and longer-maturity bonds also benefited results. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.) At the sector level, revenue sectors such as transportation and health care were large contributors. The Trust’s use of leverage also added value by boosting income and augmenting the effect of rising prices.
The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. Positions in pre-refunded bonds and short duration issues, while producing positive absolute returns, lagged somewhat in the rising market. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher.
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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Trust Summary as of February 29, 2020 (continued) | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | | | Change | | | High | | | Low | |
Market Price | | $ | 9.24 | | | $ | 9.49 | | | | (2.63 | )% | | $ | 9.60 | | | $ | 8.93 | |
Net Asset Value | | | 10.13 | | | | 9.83 | | | | 3.05 | | | | 10.14 | | | | 9.58 | |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments *
SECTOR ALLOCATION
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
Transportation | | | 28 | % | | | 28 | % |
Health | | | 21 | | | | 20 | |
Utilities | | | 11 | | | | 10 | |
County/City/Special District/School District | | | 10 | | | | 11 | |
State | | | 8 | | | | 8 | |
Tobacco | | | 8 | | | | 7 | |
Education | | | 7 | | | | 8 | |
Corporate | | | 5 | | | | 5 | |
Housing | | | 2 | | | | 3 | |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (c)
| | | | |
Calendar Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
2020 | | | 15 | % |
2021 | | | 4 | |
2022 | | | 6 | |
2023 | | | 6 | |
2024 | | | 5 | |
| (c) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. | |
| * | Excludes short-term securities. | |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)
| | | | | | | | |
| | 02/29/20 | | | 08/31/19 | |
AAA/Aaa | | | 2 | % | | | 3 | % |
AA/Aa | | | 28 | | | | 30 | |
A | | | 28 | | | | 28 | |
BBB/Baa | | | 22 | | | | 21 | |
BB/Ba | | | 5 | | | | 4 | |
B | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
CC | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
N/R(b) | | | 11 | | | | 10 | |
| (a) | For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P Global Ratings or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change. | |
| (b) | The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 3% and 1%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments. | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust (BBK) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Municipal Bonds — 130.0% | |
|
Alabama — 0.6% | |
Opelika Utilities Board, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 06/01/41 | | $ | 960 | | | $ | 1,099,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Arizona — 7.3% | |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series A, 5.00%, 02/01/42 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,357,542 | |
Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Odyssey Preparatory Academy Project, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/52(a) | | | 130 | | | | 140,937 | |
City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, 5.00%, 07/01/45(a) | | | 460 | | | | 508,378 | |
County of Pinal Arizona Electric District No.3, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
4.75%, 07/01/21(b) | | | 680 | | | | 714,993 | |
4.75%, 07/01/31 | | | 3,070 | | | | 3,221,566 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima, RB, Imagine East Mesa Charter Schools Project, 5.00%, 07/01/34(a) | | | 400 | | | | 441,496 | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 1,500 | | | | 2,031,540 | |
5.00%, 12/01/37 | | | 2,065 | | | | 2,939,404 | |
University Medical Center Corp., Refunding RB, 6.00%, 07/01/21(b) | | | 900 | | | | 961,218 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,317,074 | |
|
Arkansas — 2.2% | |
City of Benton Arkansas, RB, 4.00%, 06/01/39 | | | 505 | | | | 558,767 | |
City of Fort Smith Arkansas Water & Sewer Revenue, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 10/01/40 | | | 840 | | | | 949,141 | |
City of Little Rock Arkansas, RB, 4.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 1,835 | | | | 1,972,276 | |
County of Pulaski Arkansas Public Facilities Board, RB, 5.00%, 12/01/42 | | | 465 | | | | 539,289 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,019,473 | |
|
California — 18.8% | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 5.88%, 08/15/20(b) | | | 1,900 | | | | 1,943,510 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health System, Series A, 4.00%, 03/01/48 | | | 1,345 | | | | 1,503,697 | |
Carlsbad California Unified School District, GO, Election of 2006, Series B, 6.00%, 05/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,214,400 | |
City & County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Revenue, Refunding RB, Sewer System, Series B, 4.00%, 10/01/42 | | | 500 | | | | 537,515 | |
City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC, Series A-1, AMT, 5.75%, 03/01/34 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,092,720 | |
County of San Diego Regional Airport Authority, ARB, Subordinate, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 1,405 | | | | 1,727,799 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Series A-1, 5.00%, 06/01/47 | | | 525 | | | | 557,960 | |
Hartnell Community College District California, GO, CAB, Election of 2002, Series D, 7.00%, 08/01/34(c) | | | 1,650 | | | | 2,055,999 | |
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, GO, Refunding, CAB, Election of 2002, Series E (AGC), 0.00%, 08/01/38(d) | | | 8,000 | | | | 4,946,720 | |
Palomar Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2006, Series B: | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 08/01/30(d) | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,297,935 | |
0.00%, 08/01/33(d) | | | 4,000 | | | | 1,708,400 | |
6.20%, 08/01/39(c) | | | 2,605 | | | | 3,313,873 | |
San Diego Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2002, 6.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 2,800 | | | | 3,784,144 | |
State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purpose, 5.00%, 02/01/38 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,350,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
California (continued) | |
State of California, GO, Various Purposes: | | | | | | | | |
6.00%, 03/01/33 | | $ | 500 | | | $ | 502,145 | |
5.50%, 03/01/40 | | | 2,350 | | | | 2,358,201 | |
Visalia Unified School District, COP, (AGM), 4.00%, 05/01/48 | | | 1,225 | | | | 1,255,845 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 34,151,593 | |
|
Colorado — 0.4% | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Project, 5.00%, 10/01/59(a) | | | 595 | | | | 666,912 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Connecticut — 1.0% | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Series F, 5.00%, 07/01/21(b) | | | 550 | | | | 580,470 | |
State of Connecticut, GO, Series E, 5.00%, 09/15/37 | | | 970 | | | | 1,231,638 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,812,108 | |
|
Delaware — 2.1% | |
County of Kent Delaware, RB, CHF-Dover, LLC-Delaware State University Project, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 330 | | | | 387,064 | |
5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 900 | | | | 1,036,980 | |
County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project, 6.00%, 10/01/40 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,240,080 | |
Delaware Transportation Authority, RB, U.S. 301 Project, 5.00%, 06/01/55 | | | 950 | | | | 1,132,846 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,796,970 | |
|
Florida — 2.9% | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, AMT, Seaport Department, Series B, 6.00%, 10/01/31 | | | 4,135 | | | | 4,804,167 | |
Stevens Plantation Community Development District, RB, Special Assessment, Series A, 7.10%, 05/01/35(e)(f)(g) | | | 860 | | | | 412,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,216,967 | |
|
Georgia — 0.7% | |
County of Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
3.95%, 12/01/43 | | | 295 | | | | 324,727 | |
4.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 210 | | | | 231,160 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/15/38 | | | 255 | | | | 369,661 | |
5.00%, 05/15/43 | | | 330 | | | | 409,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,335,177 | |
|
Hawaii — 0.2% | |
State of Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Refunding RB, Special Purpose, Senior Living, Kahala Nui, 5.25%, 11/15/37 | | | 400 | | | | 441,284 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Idaho — 0.3% | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, RB, St. Lukes Health System Project, Series A, 5.00%, 03/01/39 | | | 500 | | | | 567,965 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Illinois — 7.3% | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Series D: | | | | | | | | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series H, 5.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 235 | | | | 282,888 | |
Project, Series C, 5.25%, 12/01/35 | | | 775 | | | | 893,854 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding: | | | | | | | | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 425 | | | | 506,591 | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/34 | | | 235 | | | | 283,911 | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series F, 5.00%, 12/01/23 | | | 310 | | | | 350,697 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 335 | | | | 398,965 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 280 | | | | 336,274 | |
5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 725 | | | | 800,748 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust (BBK) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Illinois (continued) | |
City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding ARB, O’Hare International Airport Passenger Facility Charge, Series B, AMT, 4.00%, 01/01/29 | | $ | 1,600 | | | $ | 1,683,568 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Midway International Airport, Refunding GARB, 2nd Lien, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/41 | | | 870 | | | | 980,916 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40 | | | 665 | | | | 707,733 | |
County of Will Illinois, GO, 5.00%, 11/15/45 | | | 600 | | | | 704,556 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Chicago LLC, University of Illinois at Chicago Project, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 02/15/37 | | | 300 | | | | 354,669 | |
5.00%, 02/15/47 | | | 205 | | | | 237,247 | |
5.00%, 02/15/50 | | | 100 | | | | 115,488 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
OSF Health Care System, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/45 | | | 1,205 | | | | 1,413,983 | |
OSF Healthcare System, 6.00%, 05/15/39 | | | 110 | | | | 111,056 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project(h): | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 220 | | | | 248,389 | |
5.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 285 | | | | 351,981 | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB, 6.00%, 06/01/21(b) | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,223,657 | |
State of Illinois, GO, Series D, 5.00%, 11/01/28 | | | 645 | | | | 806,385 | |
Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority, Refunding RB, Prairie Crossing Charter School, 5.00%, 01/01/55(a) | | | 390 | | | | 423,634 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,217,190 | |
|
Iowa — 0.2% | |
Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project, Series B, 5.25%, 12/01/50(i) | | | 250 | | | | 283,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Kansas — 2.4% | |
County of Seward Kansas Unified School District No. 480 Liberal, GO, Refunding: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 09/01/22(b) | | | 3,280 | | | | 3,614,593 | |
5.00%, 09/01/39 | | | 720 | | | | 794,887 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,409,480 | |
|
Kentucky — 3.9% | |
County of Boyle Kentucky, Refunding RB, Centre College of Kentucky, 5.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 2,500 | | | | 3,031,925 | |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.38%, 01/01/23(b) | | | 1,830 | | | | 2,060,873 | |
Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, Downtown Crossing Project, Convertible CAB, 1st Tier, Series C(c): | | | | | | | | |
6.45%, 07/01/34 | | | 500 | | | | 605,345 | |
6.60%, 07/01/39 | | | 830 | | | | 996,564 | |
6.75%, 07/01/43 | | | 270 | | | | 324,683 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,019,390 | |
|
Louisiana — 1.4% | |
City of Alexandria Louisiana Utilities, RB, 5.00%, 05/01/39 | | | 860 | | | | 992,371 | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-1, 6.50%, 11/01/35 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,083,894 | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, RB, Belle Chasse Educational Foundation Project, 6.50%, 05/01/21(b) | | | 400 | | | | 426,244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,502,509 | |
|
Maryland — 0.4% | |
County of Anne Arundel Maryland Consolidated, RB, Special Taxing District, Villages at Two Rivers Project: | | | | | | | | |
5.13%, 07/01/36 | | | 170 | | | | 180,980 | |
5.25%, 07/01/44 | | | 170 | | | | 178,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Maryland (continued) | |
Maryland Community Development Administration, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 4.10%, 09/01/38 | | $ | 315 | | | $ | 354,633 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 714,353 | |
|
Massachusetts — 4.3% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Emerson College Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/47 | | | 630 | | | | 740,395 | |
Emerson College Issue, 5.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 1,115 | | | | 1,325,780 | |
Emerson College Issue, Series A, 5.25%, 01/01/42 | | | 565 | | | | 678,689 | |
UMass Darthmouth Student Housing Project, 5.00%, 10/01/48 | | | 830 | | | | 1,015,978 | |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 4.00%, 09/01/49 | | | 1,270 | | | | 1,345,565 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Atrius Health Issue, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/49 | | | 75 | | | | 82,829 | |
Emmanuel College Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 750 | | | | 889,343 | |
International Charter School, 5.00%, 04/15/40 | | | 400 | | | | 437,104 | |
Western New England University, 5.00%, 09/01/43 | | | 750 | | | | 913,890 | |
Massachusetts HFA, RB, M/F Housing, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
3.80%, 12/01/43 | | | 160 | | | | 173,566 | |
3.85%, 06/01/46 | | | 205 | | | | 222,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,825,539 | |
|
Michigan — 7.2% | |
Michigan Finance Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Beaumont Health Credit Group, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 1,555 | | | | 1,824,854 | |
Detroit Water & Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series 2014 C-2, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 240 | | | | 258,425 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Henry Ford Health System, 5.00%, 11/15/41 | | | 5,560 | | | | 6,747,505 | |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 3.80%, 10/01/38 | | | 1,690 | | | | 1,885,178 | |
State of Michigan Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series C, 4.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 2,100 | | | | 2,245,173 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,961,135 | |
|
Minnesota — 2.8% | |
City of Maple Grove Minnesota, Refunding RB, Maple Grove Hospital, Corp., 4.00%, 05/01/37 | | | 880 | | | | 987,906 | |
City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/49 | | | 560 | | | | 691,499 | |
City of Otsego Minnesota, Refunding RB, Kaleidoscope Charter School Project, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/44 | | | 425 | | | | 452,905 | |
City of Spring Lake Park Michigan, RB, Academy for Higher Learning Project, 5.00%, 06/15/39 | | | 1,080 | | | | 1,191,661 | |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Refunding ARB, Sub Series D, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/41 | | | 290 | | | | 351,555 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Augsburg College, Series B, 4.25%, 05/01/40 | | | 1,045 | | | | 1,045,251 | |
College of St. Benedict, Series 8-K, 4.00%, 03/01/43 | | | 385 | | | | 422,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,143,057 | |
|
Mississippi — 0.7% | |
County of Warren Mississippi, RB, Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/35 | | | 400 | | | | 426,460 | |
Mississippi Development Bank, RB, CAB, Special Obligation, Hinds Community College District (AGM), 5.00%, 04/01/21(b) | | | 845 | | | | 882,881 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,309,341 | |
|
Missouri — 2.5% | |
Missouri Development Finance Board, RB, Annual Appropriation Sewer System, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/41 | | | 900 | | | | 953,784 | |
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 5.25%, 10/01/21(b) | | | 500 | | | | 534,990 | |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS | | | 19 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust (BBK) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Missouri (continued) | |
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 4.25%, 10/01/23(b) | | $ | 320 | | | $ | 359,296 | |
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 5.00%, 10/01/23(b) | | | 500 | | | | 574,610 | |
Heartland Regional Medical Center, 4.13%, 02/15/43 | | | 300 | | | | 313,386 | |
University of Central Missouri, Series C-2, 5.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,133,040 | |
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/42 | | | 540 | | | | 659,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,528,473 | |
|
Nebraska — 1.0% | |
Central Plains Nebraska Energy Project, RB, Gas Project No. 3, 5.00%, 09/01/42 | | | 600 | | | | 655,428 | |
County of Douglas Nebraska Hospital Authority No. 3, Refunding RB, Health Facilities Nebraska Methodist Health System, 5.00%, 11/01/45 | | | 400 | | | | 462,980 | |
Nebraska Public Power District, Refunding RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 01/01/32 | | | 250 | | | | 268,493 | |
4.00%, 01/01/44 | | | 400 | | | | 420,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,807,181 | |
|
Nevada — 0.9% | |
City of Las Vegas Nevada, RB, Special Assessment, No. 809 Summerlin Area, 5.65%, 06/01/23 | | | 580 | | | | 586,560 | |
County of Clark Nevada, Refunding ARB, Department of Aviation, Subordinate Lien, Series A-2, 4.25%, 07/01/36 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,126,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,713,520 | |
|
New Hampshire — 0.2% | |
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Resource Recovery, Covanta Project(a): | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 4.63%, 11/01/42 | | | 255 | | | | 276,609 | |
Series C, AMT, 4.88%, 11/01/42 | | | 145 | | | | 158,547 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 435,156 | |
|
New Jersey — 13.2% | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, RB, School Facilities Construction Bonds: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/24(b) | | | 80 | | | | 94,109 | |
5.00%, 06/15/40 | | | 345 | | | | 390,747 | |
New Jersey EDA, RB, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, Series B, 5.63%, 11/15/30 | | | 660 | | | | 763,560 | |
Goethals Bridge Replacement Project (AGM), 5.13%, 07/01/42 | | | 200 | | | | 224,086 | |
New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Special Assessment, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, 6.50%, 04/01/28 | | | 7,500 | | | | 9,016,725 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Hospital Asset Transfer Program, 5.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 685 | | | | 841,242 | |
St. Barnabas Health Care System, Series A, 4.63%, 07/01/21(b) | | | 510 | | | | 535,995 | |
St. Barnabas Health Care System, Series A, 5.63%, 07/01/21(b) | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,809,072 | |
St. Barnabas Health Care System, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/25 | | | 500 | | | | 546,775 | |
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series E, 5.00%, 01/01/45 | | | 1,860 | | | | 2,178,004 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Program Bonds, Series S, 5.25%, 06/15/43 | | | 1,070 | | | | 1,332,792 | |
CAB, Transportation System, Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/35(d) | | | 1,000 | | | | 647,290 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
New Jersey (continued) | |
Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 06/15/45 | | $ | 900 | | | $ | 1,040,094 | |
Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 06/15/46 | | | 400 | | | | 461,924 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation System, Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/36 | | | 140 | | | | 174,265 | |
South Jersey Port Corp., RB, Marine Terminal, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/35 | | | 625 | | | | 753,325 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/35 | | | 760 | | | | 946,268 | |
5.25%, 06/01/46 | | | 1,810 | | | | 2,238,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,994,302 | |
|
New Mexico — 0.3% | |
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Refunding RB, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, 5.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 450 | | | | 529,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New York — 4.3% | |
City of New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PILOT (AMBAC), 5.00%, 01/01/39 | | | 925 | | | | 927,618 | |
City of New York Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 2nd Generation, Fiscal 2013, 5.00%, 06/15/47 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,124,250 | |
Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 06/01/41(a) | | | 900 | | | | 907,128 | |
Counties of New York Tobacco Trust VI, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through, Series A-2B, 5.00%, 06/01/45 | | | 500 | | | | 541,800 | |
Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/45 | | | 1,160 | | | | 1,160,905 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40(a) | | | 405 | | | | 460,141 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding ARB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/31 | | | 1,295 | | | | 1,355,515 | |
State of New York Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series 211, 3.75%, 10/01/43 | | | 1,190 | | | | 1,292,780 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,770,137 | |
|
North Dakota — 0.3% | |
County of Burleigh North Dakota, Refunding RB, St. Alexius Medical Center Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21(b) | | | 480 | | | | 505,934 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Ohio — 3.9% | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Senior, Series B-2, 5.00%, 06/01/55(h) | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,690,680 | |
City of Dayton Ohio Airport Revenue, Refunding ARB, James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Series A (AGM), AMT, 4.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,114,140 | |
Northwest Local School District/Hamilton & Butler Counties, GO, School Improvements, 4.00%, 12/01/50 | | | 1,135 | | | | 1,224,120 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, RB, AMG Vanadium Project, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/49(a) | | | 395 | | | | 466,618 | |
State of Ohio, Refunding RB, University Hospitals Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 01/15/41 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,602,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,098,233 | |
|
Oklahoma — 0.9% | |
City of Oklahoma Public Property Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/39 | | | 720 | | | | 851,429 | |
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, RB, OU Medicine Project, Series B, 5.25%, 08/15/48 | | | 605 | | | | 741,306 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,592,735 | |
|
Oregon — 1.4% | |
Oregon Health & Science University, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 675 | | | | 787,009 | |
State of Oregon State Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, University of Portland Project, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/45 | | | 1,475 | | | | 1,725,765 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,512,774 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust (BBK) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Pennsylvania — 4.2% | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, RB, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/33 | | $ | 335 | | | $ | 423,209 | |
5.00%, 06/01/34 | | | 750 | | | | 944,055 | |
(AGM), 4.00%, 06/01/39 | | | 1,365 | | | | 1,564,686 | |
County of Montgomery Higher Education & Health Authority, Refunding RB, Thomas Jefferson University: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 09/01/49 | | | 495 | | | | 562,845 | |
Project, 4.00%, 09/01/49 | | | 715 | | | | 823,394 | |
Delaware River Port Authority, RB, 4.50%, 01/01/32 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,698,750 | |
Pottsville Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,507,987 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,524,926 | |
|
Puerto Rico — 5.8% | |
Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 05/15/39 | | | 315 | | | | 324,305 | |
5.63%, 05/15/43 | | | 345 | | | | 355,164 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,305 | | | | 1,391,508 | |
5.13%, 07/01/37 | | | 375 | | | | 400,327 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
6.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 385 | | | | 396,793 | |
6.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 700 | | | | 724,108 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured: | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Series A-1, 0.00%, 07/01/46(d) | | | 843 | | | | 251,560 | |
Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 1,072 | | | | 1,204,832 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 3,304 | | | | 3,787,606 | |
Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40 | | | 451 | | | | 495,699 | |
Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 1,028 | | | | 1,161,794 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,493,696 | |
|
Rhode Island — 3.7% | |
Narragansett Bay Commission, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 09/01/22(b) | | | 900 | | | | 956,583 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Refunding RB, Series A (AGM), 3.75%, 05/15/32 | | | 1,155 | | | | 1,278,597 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., RB, (FHA), S/F Housing, Series 3-B, 4.13%, 10/01/49 | | | 480 | | | | 505,200 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/40 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,139,500 | |
Series B, 4.50%, 06/01/45 | | | 2,730 | | | | 2,914,766 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,794,646 | |
|
South Carolina — 1.5% | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, 5.00%, 04/01/44 | | | 100 | | | | 117,530 | |
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, 4.00%, 04/01/49 | | | 100 | | | | 109,419 | |
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, 5.00%, 04/01/49 | | | 135 | | | | 156,974 | |
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, 4.00%, 04/01/54 | | | 105 | | | | 114,342 | |
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, 5.00%, 04/01/54 | | | 265 | | | | 307,442 | |
Hilton Head Christian Academy, 5.00%, 01/01/55(a) | | | 470 | | | | 504,399 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, Series E, 5.50%, 12/01/53 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,140,460 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 175 | | | | 210,555 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,661,121 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
South Dakota — 0.5% | |
City of Rapid City South Dakota, RB, 4.00%, 12/01/48 | | $ | 740 | | | $ | 840,270 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Tennessee — 2.7% | |
Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 01/01/23(b) | | | 1,950 | | | | 2,188,739 | |
City of Johnson Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Mountain States Health, Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/42 | | | 800 | | | | 864,880 | |
County of Chattanooga-Hamilton Tennessee Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 875 | | | | 994,735 | |
County of Nashville & Davidson Metropolitan Government Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 675 | | | | 807,752 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,856,106 | |
|
Texas — 10.0% | |
County of Harris Texas Houston Sports Authority, Refunding RB, CAB, Senior Lien, Series G (NPFGC), 0.00%, 11/15/41(d) | | | 11,690 | | | | 4,978,069 | |
County of Midland Texas Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Project, Series A, 0.00%, 09/15/38(d) | | | 10,760 | | | | 5,476,087 | |
El Paso Independent School District, GO, (PSF-GTD), 4.00%, 08/15/43 | | | 890 | | | | 1,038,817 | |
Leander ISD, GO, Refunding CAB, Series D (PSF-GTD)(d): | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 08/15/24(b) | | | 370 | | | | 210,582 | |
0.00%, 08/15/35 | | | 3,630 | | | | 2,069,536 | |
Red River Texas Education Financing Corp., RB, Texas Christian University Project, 5.25%, 03/15/23(b) | | | 760 | | | | 859,241 | |
San Antonio Public Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, Convention Center Refinancing and Expansion Project, 4.00%, 09/15/42 | | | 1,355 | | | | 1,434,606 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien, LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, 7.00%, 06/30/40 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,040,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,107,798 | |
|
Utah — 0.8% | |
Salt Lake City Corp. Airport Revenue, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/43 | | | 530 | | | | 655,059 | |
State of Utah Charter School Finance Authority, RB, Utah Charter Academies Project, 5.00%, 10/15/48 | | | 360 | | | | 439,106 | |
State of Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Mountainville Academy, 4.00%, 04/15/42 | | | 400 | | | | 432,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,526,389 | |
|
Vermont — 0.6% | |
University of Vermont & State Agricultural College, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 500 | | | | 557,695 | |
Vermont Student Assistance Corp., RB, Series A, 4.13%, 06/15/30 | | | 440 | | | | 469,049 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,026,744 | |
|
Virginia — 1.9% | |
Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series A, 5.38%, 03/01/36 | | | 490 | | | | 558,277 | |
Virginia Beach Development Authority, Refunding RB, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 09/01/44 | | | 585 | | | | 683,982 | |
4.00%, 09/01/48 | | | 375 | | | | 409,552 | |
Virginia HDA, RB, M/F Housing, Rental Housing, Series B, 4.00%, 06/01/53 | | | 385 | | | | 425,945 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
Covanta Project, 5.00%, 01/01/48(a)(i) | | | 470 | | | | 515,905 | |
Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, 6.00%, 01/01/37 | | | 725 | | | | 801,777 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,395,438 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust (BBK) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Washington — 0.4% | |
State of Washington Housing Finance Commission, Refunding RB, Horizon House Project, 5.00%, 01/01/38(a) | | $ | 600 | | | $ | 707,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
West Virginia — 0.8% | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, RB, Improvement, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/51 | | | 1,305 | | | | 1,466,859 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Wisconsin — 1.1% | |
Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, National Gypsum Co., AMT, 4.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 280 | | | | 296,080 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Thermal Service, 5.00%, 04/01/44 | | | 800 | | | | 1,011,904 | |
WPPI Energy Power Supply Systems, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 665 | | | | 765,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,073,951 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds — 130.0% (Cost — $206,125,501) | | | | 235,774,436 | |
| | | | | |
|
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(j) — 31.7% | |
|
California — 1.0% | |
Los Angeles California Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series B-1, 5.25%, 07/01/42(k) | | | 1,451 | | | | 1,874,804 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Colorado — 1.4% | |
State of Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/44(k) | | | 1,950 | | | | 2,452,164 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Connecticut — 1.7% | |
State of Connecticut Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 2,611 | | | | 3,134,331 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Michigan — 3.4% | |
State of Michigan Housing Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series C, 3.90%, 12/01/33 | | | 5,385 | | | | 6,077,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New Jersey — 0.8% | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 06/15/36 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,470,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New York — 12.2% | |
City of New York, GO, Refunding, Fiscal 2015, Series B, 4.00%, 08/01/32 | | | 3,990 | | | | 4,459,942 | |
City of New York Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2013: | | | | | | | | |
Series BB, 4.00%, 06/15/47 | | | 3,660 | | | | 3,922,056 | |
Series CC, 5.00%, 06/15/47 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,784,265 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior-Fiscal 2012(k): | | | | | | | | |
5.75%, 02/15/21(b) | | | 1,548 | | | | 1,618,547 | |
5.75%, 02/15/47 | | | 952 | | | | 995,681 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., ARB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43 | | | 2,505 | | | | 2,692,048 | |
State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation, Personal Income Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/31 | | | 1,560 | | | | 1,659,528 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,132,067 | |
|
Texas — 5.7% | |
City of Houston Texas Community College, GO, Limited Tax, 4.00%, 02/15/43 | | | 2,999 | | | | 3,233,522 | |
City of San Antonio Texas Electric and Gas Systems, RB, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 02/01/43 | | | 1,580 | | | | 1,765,856 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Texas (continued) | |
City of San Antonio Texas Water System, Refunding RB, Water System, Junior Lien, Series C, 5.00%, 05/15/46 | | $ | 1,515 | | | $ | 1,856,208 | |
El Paso Independent School District, GO, (PSF-GTD), 4.00%, 08/15/48 | | | 2,999 | | | | 3,544,707 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | 10,400,293 | |
|
Virginia — 1.4% | |
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, RB, Transportation Fund, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 1,996 | | | | 2,495,512 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Washington — 4.1% | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 2,992 | | | | 3,732,796 | |
Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District, RB, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,661,530 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | 7,394,326 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 31.7% (Cost — $53,741,287) | | | | 57,430,704 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 161.7% (Cost — $259,866,788) | | | | 293,205,140 | |
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Short-Term Securities — 1.0% | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.97%(l)(m) | | | 1,776,911 | | | | 1,777,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 1.0% (Cost — $1,777,266) | | | | 1,777,266 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 162.7% (Cost — $261,644,054) | | | | 294,982,406 | |
| |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)% | | | | (313,558 | ) |
| |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (18.5)% | | | | (33,508,952 | ) |
| |
VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value — (44.1)% | | | | (79,900,000 | ) |
| | | | | |
| |
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0% | | | $ | 181,259,896 | |
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(a) | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(b) | U.S. Government securities held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(c) | Step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate as of period end. |
(e) | Non-income producing security. |
(f) | Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default. |
(g) | Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
(h) | When-issued security. |
(i) | Variable or floating rate security, which interest rate adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. |
(j) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(k) | All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between August 15, 2020 to August 1, 2027, is $3,678,119. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(l) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust (BBK) |
(m) | During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
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Affiliate | | Shares Held at 08/31/19 | | | Net Activity | | | Shares Held at 02/29/20 | | | Value at 02/29/20 | | | Income | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) (a) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | | 7,802 | | | | 1,769,109 | | | | 1,776,911 | | | $ | 1,777,266 | | | $ | 4,852 | | | $ | (95 | ) | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable. | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 31 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | $ | 4,177 | | | $ | (52,355 | ) |
U.S. Long Treasury Bond | | | 60 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | | 10,215 | | | | (201,753 | ) |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 24 | | | | 06/30/20 | | | | 2,946 | | | | (27,235 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (281,343 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure
As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 281,343 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 281,343 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss). | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (466,370 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (466,370 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (246,962 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (246,962 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
| | | | |
Futures contracts: | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | — | (a) |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | | 16,120,969 | |
| (a) | Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period. | |
For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust (BBK) |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Investments: | |
Long-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 292,792,340 | | | $ | 412,800 | | | $ | 293,205,140 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | 1,777,266 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,777,266 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 1,777,266 | | | $ | 292,792,340 | | | $ | 412,800 | | | $ | 294,982,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(b) | |
Liabilities: | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (281,343 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (281,343 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision. | |
| (b) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Liabilities: | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | $ | — | | | $ | (33,442,766 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (33,442,766 | ) |
VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value | | | — | | | | (79,900,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (79,900,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | (113,342,766 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (113,342,766 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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24 | | 2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust (BAF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Municipal Bonds — 100.6% | |
|
Alabama — 0.4% | |
City of Selma Alabama IDB, RB, Gulf Opportunity Zone, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/35 | | $ | 335 | | | $ | 356,594 | |
University of South Alabama, RB, 4.00%, 04/01/40(a) | | | 220 | | | | 262,229 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 618,823 | |
|
Arizona — 2.3% | |
Arizona IDA, RB(b): | | | | | | | | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 210 | | | | 223,257 | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 240 | | | | 251,978 | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/54 | | | 185 | | | | 193,764 | |
Odyssey Preparatory Academy Project, 4.38%, 07/01/39 | | | 250 | | | | 257,825 | |
County of Maricopa Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Legacy Traditional Schools Project(b): | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 100 | | | | 116,376 | |
5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 125 | | | | 142,639 | |
5.00%, 07/01/54 | | | 100 | | | | 113,808 | |
County of Maricopa IDA, Refunding RB, Honorhealth, Series A, 4.13%, 09/01/38 | | | 300 | | | | 357,525 | |
County of Maricopa Pollution Control Corp., Refunding RB, EL Paso Electric Co. Palo Varde Project, Series B, 3.60%, 04/01/40 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,539,048 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,196,220 | |
|
California — 8.0% | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 08/15/20(c) | | | 1,120 | | | | 1,146,275 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health System, Series A, 4.00%, 03/01/42 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,147,330 | |
Kern Community College District, GO, Safety, Repair & Improvement, Series C, 5.50%, 11/01/23(c) | | | 1,025 | | | | 1,200,193 | |
Redondo Beach Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series E, 5.50%, 08/01/21(c) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,066,440 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Refunding RB, Series J: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 05/15/23(c) | | | 1,835 | | | | 2,094,469 | |
5.25%, 05/15/38 | | | 520 | | | | 589,431 | |
State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects, Series I: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 11/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,169,640 | |
5.50%, 11/01/31 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,753,020 | |
State of California Public Works Board, RB, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Series F, 5.25%, 09/01/33 | | | 505 | | | | 580,886 | |
Township of Washington California Health Care District, GO, Election of 2004, Series B, 5.50%, 08/01/40 | | | 380 | | | | 449,445 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,197,129 | |
|
Colorado — 4.7% | |
City & County of Denver Colorado, RB, Capital Appreciation Bonds Series, Series A-2, 0.00%, 08/01/38(d) | | | 915 | | | | 493,990 | |
City & County of Denver Colorado Airport System, ARB, Sub-System, Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/32 | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,768,992 | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, RB, Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning, 5.00%, 03/01/50(b) | | | 360 | | | | 404,752 | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Project, 5.00%, 10/01/59(b) | | | 480 | | | | 538,013 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Colorado (continued) | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series B-1, 4.00%, 11/09/22(c) | | $ | 680 | | | $ | 738,058 | |
Denver International Business Center Metropolitan District No. 1, GO, Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 555 | | | | 573,454 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,517,259 | |
|
Connecticut — 0.3% | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Sub-Series B-1, 4.00%, 05/15/45 | | | 415 | | | | 457,816 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
District of Columbia — 0.6% | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Refunding RB, Subordinate, Dulles Metrorail And Capital Improvement Projects, Series B, 4.00%, 10/01/53 | | | 700 | | | | 812,385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Florida — 10.5% | |
Capital Trust Agency, Inc., RB, Advantage Academy of Hillsborough Projects, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/15/49 | | | 160 | | | | 177,896 | |
5.00%, 12/15/54 | | | 140 | | | | 155,366 | |
City of Jacksonville Florida, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/31 | | | 4,525 | | | | 4,814,193 | |
County of Collier Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/45 | | | 795 | | | | 917,557 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Seaport Department, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 4,215 | | | | 4,914,437 | |
County of Orange Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Presbyterian Retirement Communities Project, 5.00%, 08/01/41 | | | 1,305 | | | | 1,453,627 | |
County of Osceola Florida Transportation Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A-2(d): | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 10/01/46 | | | 625 | | | | 262,731 | |
0.00%, 10/01/47 | | | 605 | | | | 245,763 | |
0.00%, 10/01/48 | | | 430 | | | | 166,832 | |
0.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 355 | | | | 133,203 | |
Esplanade Lake Club Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, Capital Improvement, Series A-1, 4.13%, 11/01/50 | | | 615 | | | | 636,396 | |
Reedy Creek Florida Improvement District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/23(c) | | | 745 | | | | 850,149 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,728,150 | |
|
Georgia — 6.1% | |
City of Atlanta Georgia Department of Aviation, Refunding GARB, Series C, 6.00%, 01/01/30 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,606,725 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/49 | | | 2,225 | | | | 3,370,074 | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, RB, Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project: | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 01/01/49 | | | 710 | | | | 800,823 | |
4.00%, 01/01/59 | | | 1,335 | | | | 1,488,672 | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/49 | | | 260 | | | | 293,953 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,560,247 | |
|
Idaho — 0.5% | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, 4.00%, 12/01/43 | | | 670 | | | | 776,577 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Illinois — 20.2% | |
City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding GARB, O’Hare International Airport, 3rd Lien, Series C (AGC), 5.25%, 01/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,003,270 | |
City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, GARB, 3rd Lien: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.75%, 01/01/21(c) | | | 690 | | | | 718,000 | |
Series A, 5.75%, 01/01/39 | | | 135 | | | | 140,226 | |
Series C, 6.50%, 01/01/21(c) | | | 3,740 | | | | 3,914,882 | |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS | | | 25 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust (BAF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Illinois (continued) | |
City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 12/01/36 | | $ | 3,185 | | | $ | 3,407,313 | |
5.25%, 12/01/40 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,192,780 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Federal Transit Administration, Section 5309 (AGM), 5.00%, 06/01/28 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,030,210 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Wastewater Transmission, RB, 2nd Lien, 5.00%, 01/01/42 | | | 1,480 | | | | 1,564,301 | |
County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 12/01/38 | | | 855 | | | | 962,764 | |
5.25%, 12/01/43 | | | 1,430 | | | | 1,580,636 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
Carle Foundation, 6.00%, 08/15/41 | | | 1,885 | | | | 2,011,974 | |
Chicago LLC, University of Illinois at Chicago Project, 5.00%, 02/15/37 | | | 520 | | | | 614,760 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project(a): | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 465 | | | | 525,004 | |
5.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 450 | | | | 555,759 | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB(c): | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 06/01/21 | | | 915 | | | | 967,887 | |
6.00%, 06/01/21 | | | 260 | | | | 276,653 | |
State of Illinois, GO: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 02/01/31 | | | 610 | | | | 699,792 | |
5.25%, 02/01/32 | | | 1,010 | | | | 1,157,430 | |
5.50%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,137,600 | |
5.50%, 07/01/38 | | | 270 | | | | 305,810 | |
State of Illinois, GO, Refunding, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 345 | | | | 431,919 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 28,198,970 | |
|
Louisiana — 0.4% | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.50%, 05/15/29 | | | 640 | | | | 641,306 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Maine — 0.8% | |
Maine State Housing Authority(a): | | | | | | | | |
2.50%, 11/15/45 | | | 400 | | | | 397,380 | |
2.60%, 11/15/50 | | | 680 | | | | 677,844 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,075,224 | |
|
Maryland — 0.6% | |
Maryland Community Development Administration, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 4.10%, 09/01/38 | | | 710 | | | | 799,332 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Massachusetts — 1.0% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB, Emerson College Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/47 | | | 695 | | | | 816,785 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Emmanuel College Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 500 | | | | 598,560 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,415,345 | |
|
Michigan — 0.0% | |
City of Detroit Michigan Water Supply System Revenue, RB, 2nd Lien, Series B (AGM), 6.25%, 07/01/36 | | | 5 | | | | 5,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Minnesota — 2.9% | |
Duluth Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB, Essentia Health Obligated Group, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
4.25%, 02/15/48 | | | 3,050 | | | | 3,496,124 | |
5.25%, 02/15/58 | | | 520 | | | | 638,898 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,135,022 | |
|
Mississippi — 1.7% | |
Mississippi Development Bank, RB, Jackson Water & Sewer System Project (AGM), 6.88%, 12/01/40 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,205,190 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Mississippi (continued) | |
Mississippi State University Educational Building Corp., Refunding RB, Mississippi State University Improvement Project, 5.25%, 08/01/23(c) | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,149,210 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,354,400 | |
|
New Jersey — 6.1% | |
New Jersey EDA, RB, School Facilities Construction, 5.00%, 06/15/44 | | | 160 | | | | 197,891 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Inspira Health Obligated Group, 4.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 300 | | | | 341,052 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Program Bonds, Series S, 5.00%, 06/15/46 | | | 2,070 | | | | 2,502,216 | |
Transportation System, Series AA, 5.50%, 06/15/39 | | | 1,620 | | | | 1,820,750 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 270 | | | | 320,012 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/35 | | | 580 | | | | 722,152 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 1,365 | | | | 1,659,103 | |
Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 810 | | | | 947,514 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,510,690 | |
|
New Mexico — 0.1% | |
City of Santa Fe New Mexico, RB, EL Castillo Retirement Residences Project, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/44 | | | 100 | | | | 113,887 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New York — 2.9% | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.25%, 11/15/21(c) | | | 1,565 | | | | 1,682,907 | |
Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,145,630 | |
State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Subordinate, Series B, 4.00%, 01/01/50 | | | 700 | | | | 825,377 | |
Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Sub-Series C, 4.00%, 06/01/42 | | | 415 | | | | 444,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,097,939 | |
|
North Carolina — 0.7% | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Triangle Express Way System (AGM), 4.00%, 01/01/55 | | | 260 | | | | 304,783 | |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, RB, University of North Carolina Hospital at Chapal Hills, 5.00%, 02/01/45 | | | 395 | | | | 617,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 921,998 | |
|
Ohio — 1.7% | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Refunding RB(a): | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/01/48 | | | 425 | | | | 486,085 | |
Senior, Series B-2, 5.00%, 06/01/55 | | | 1,215 | | | | 1,369,451 | |
State of Ohio Turnpike Commission, RB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-1, 5.25%, 02/15/31 | | | 470 | | | | 531,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,386,965 | |
|
Oregon — 0.4% | |
County of Clackamas Oregon School District No. 12 North Clackamas, GO, CAB, Series A, 0.00%, 06/15/38(d) | | | 510 | | | | 278,521 | |
Multnomah & Clackamas Counties School District No. 10JT Gresham-Barlow, GO, CAB, Deferred Interest, Series A, 0.00%, 06/15/38(d) | | | 530 | | | | 319,405 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 597,926 | |
|
Pennsylvania — 2.6% | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Series C: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/23(c) | | | 1,305 | | | | 1,507,432 | |
5.00%, 12/01/43 | | | 415 | | | | 471,726 | |
Township of Bristol Pennsylvania School District, GO, 5.25%, 06/01/37 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,679,520 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,658,678 | |
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26 | | 2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust (BAF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Puerto Rico — 3.9% | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured: | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Series A-1, 0.00%, 07/01/46(d) | | $ | 143 | | | $ | 42,672 | |
Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 734 | | | | 824,950 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 978 | | | | 1,121,150 | |
Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 2,693 | | | | 3,043,494 | |
Series B-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 187 | | | | 210,560 | |
Series B-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 181 | | | | 203,645 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,446,471 | |
|
Rhode Island — 0.8% | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/40 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,196,475 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
South Carolina — 8.0% | |
County of Berkeley South Carolina, Special Assessment Bonds, Nexton Improvement District Assessment: | | | | | | | | |
4.25%, 11/01/40 | | | 140 | | | | 147,199 | |
4.38%, 11/01/49 | | | 205 | | | | 214,533 | |
County of Charleston South Carolina, RB, Special Source, 5.25%, 12/01/38 | | | 1,525 | | | | 1,762,870 | |
South Carolina Jobs EDA, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Anmed Health Projects, 5.00%, 02/01/38 | | | 2,875 | | | | 3,369,672 | |
Prisma Health Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/48 | | | 785 | | | | 949,041 | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, RB, Hilton Head Christian Academy, 5.00%, 01/01/55(b) | | | 375 | | | | 402,446 | |
State of South Carolina Jobs EDA, Refunding RB, Prisma Health Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/43 | | | 880 | | | | 1,075,202 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, Series E: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 440 | | | | 493,530 | |
5.50%, 12/01/53 | | | 500 | | | | 570,230 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB, Series E, 5.25%, 12/01/55 | | | 1,825 | | | | 2,162,807 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,147,530 | |
|
Tennessee — 4.0% | |
County of Nashville & Davidson Metropolitan Government Health & Educational Facilities Board, Refunding RB, Lipscomb University Project, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 230 | | | | 258,196 | |
5.25%, 10/01/58 | | | 2,155 | | | | 2,674,118 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, RB(a): | | | | | | | | |
2.30%, 07/01/40 | | | 2,030 | | | | 2,041,855 | |
2.40%, 01/01/44 | | | 560 | | | | 562,861 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,537,030 | |
|
Texas — 5.6% | |
City of Beaumont Texas, GO, Certificates of Obligation, 5.25%, 03/01/37 | | | 980 | | | | 1,096,473 | |
Lower Colorado River Authority, Refunding RB, 5.50%, 05/15/33 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,139,550 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
4.25%, 01/01/49 | | | 2,555 | | | | 2,960,581 | |
1st Tier (AGM), 6.00%, 01/01/21(c) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,041,970 | |
Red River Texas Education Financing Corp., RB, Texas Christian University Project, 5.25%, 03/15/23(c) | | | 440 | | | | 497,455 | |
Texas Transportation Commission, RB, First Tier Toll Revenue: | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 08/01/39(d) | | | 1,000 | | | | 480,450 | |
0.00%, 08/01/43(d) | | | 795 | | | | 304,135 | |
5.00%, 08/01/57 | | | 240 | | | | 284,652 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,805,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Utah — 0.1% | |
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, RB, Wallace Stegner Academy Project, Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/39(b) | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 110,023 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Virginia — 0.3% | |
City of Lexington Virginia IDA, RB, Washington & Lee University, 5.00%, 01/01/22(c) | | | 370 | | | | 398,205 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Washington — 2.3% | |
City of Seattle Washington Municipal Light & Power, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 02/01/21(c) | | | 1,025 | | | | 1,066,307 | |
State of Washington, GO, Various Purposes, Series B, 5.25%, 02/01/21(c) | | | 795 | | | | 827,039 | |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, RB, Transforming Age Project, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/55(b) | | | 220 | | | | 251,376 | |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Refunding RB, Horizon House Project, 5.00%, 01/01/43(b) | | | 900 | | | | 1,053,666 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,198,388 | |
|
Wisconsin — 0.1% | |
Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Penick Village Obligation Group, 5.00%, 09/01/54(b) | | | 130 | | | | 144,100 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds — 100.6% (Cost — $127,927,225) | | | | 140,760,796 | |
| | | | | |
|
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(e) — 72.9% | |
|
California — 11.9% | |
Fremont Union High School District, GO, Refunding, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/46 | | | 1,640 | | | | 1,897,333 | |
Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, Refunding, Consolidated Capital Assessment District No. 2, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 2,775 | | | | 3,436,421 | |
San Marcos Unified School District, GO, Election of 2010, Series A, 5.25%, 08/01/21(c) | | | 10,680 | | | | 11,352,199 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,685,953 | |
|
Colorado — 1.2% | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/49(f) | | | 1,490 | | | | 1,707,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Connecticut — 1.1% | |
State of Connecticut Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 1,306 | | | | 1,567,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
District of Columbia — 0.6% | |
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing, Series B-2 (FHA), 4.10%, 09/01/39 | | | 790 | | | | 896,697 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Florida — 1.5% | |
Escambia Cnty Fl Hlth Facs Aut, 4.00%, 08/15/50(f) | | | 1,770 | | | | 2,026,084 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Georgia — 0.8% | |
County of Dalton Whitfield Joint Development Authority, RB, Hamilton Health Care System Obligation, 4.00%, 08/15/48 | | | 1,025 | | | | 1,149,619 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Idaho — 1.4% | |
Idaho State Building Authority, RB, State Office Campus Project, Series A, 4.00%, 09/01/48 | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,954,966 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Illinois — 5.5% | |
State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 825 | | | | 981,151 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 3,329 | | | | 3,990,809 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 2,252 | | | | 2,650,681 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,622,641 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Iowa — 1.2% | |
Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, UnityPoint Health, Series E, 4.00%, 08/15/46 | | $ | 1,455 | | | $ | 1,603,483 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Michigan — 3.6% | |
Michigan Finance Authority, RB, Multi Model- McLaren Health Care, 4.00%, 02/15/47 | | | 1,624 | | | | 1,898,705 | |
State of Michigan Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program, Series I, 5.00%, 10/15/45 | | | 2,650 | | | | 3,197,198 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,095,903 | |
|
Nevada — 3.1% | |
Las Vegas Valley Water District, GO, Refunding, Series C, 5.00%, 06/01/28 | | | 4,100 | | | | 4,313,036 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New Jersey — 5.5% | |
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(c)(f) | | | 6,020 | | | | 6,602,616 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 06/15/36 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,050,052 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,652,668 | |
|
New York — 14.5% | |
City of New York, GO, Sub-Series-D1, Series D, 5.00%, 12/01/43(f) | | | 2,620 | | | | 3,360,857 | |
City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series A, 4.15%, 11/01/38 | | | 1,890 | | | | 2,143,203 | |
City of New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series FF, 5.00%, 06/15/45 | | | 3,019 | | | | 3,286,660 | |
Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Series BB, 5.25%, 12/15/21(c) | | | 4,993 | | | | 5,386,084 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior-Fiscal 2012(f): | | | | | | | | |
5.75%, 02/15/21(c) | | | 619 | | | | 647,419 | |
5.75%, 02/15/47 | | | 381 | | | | 398,272 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., ARB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43 | | | 2,955 | | | | 3,175,650 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51(f) | | | 1,740 | | | | 1,884,558 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,282,703 | |
|
North Carolina — 2.8% | |
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Duke University Project, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/55 | | | 2,400 | | | | 2,892,936 | |
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series 39-B (Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac), 4.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 943 | | | | 1,055,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,948,286 | |
|
Pennsylvania — 4.9% | |
County of Westmoreland Pennsylvania Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, (BAM), 5.00%, 08/15/38 | | | 1,349 | | | | 1,614,274 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series 129, 3.40%, 10/01/49 | | | 1,680 | | | | 1,774,786 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub-Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/42 | | | 1,094 | | | | 1,359,016 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB, Sub Series B-2 (AGM), 5.00%, 06/01/35 | | | 1,640 | | | | 2,033,403 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,781,479 | |
|
Rhode Island — 1.6% | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., RB, Series A, 4.00%, 09/15/47 | | | 1,982 | | | | 2,243,842 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Texas — 6.9% | |
County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Baylor Health Care System Project, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/38 | | $ | 4,456 | | | $ | 5,009,630 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, Special Projects System, Series A, 5.50%, 09/01/21(c) | | | 2,310 | | | | 2,467,958 | |
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, RB, S/F Housing, Series A (Ginnie Mae): | | | | | | | | |
3.63%, 09/01/44 | | | 1,114 | | | | 1,235,208 | |
3.75%, 09/01/49 | | | 790 | | | | 876,484 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,589,280 | |
|
Virginia — 1.2% | |
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, RB, Transportation Fund, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/57(f) | | | 1,337 | | | | 1,699,138 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
West Virginia — 1.2% | |
Morgantown Utility Board, Inc., RB, Series B, 4.00%, 12/01/48(f) | | | 1,511 | | | | 1,739,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Wisconsin — 2.4% | |
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, RB, M/F Housing, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
4.10%, 11/01/43 | | | 1,342 | | | | 1,492,714 | |
4.45%, 05/01/57 | | | 1,678 | | | | 1,865,925 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,358,639 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 72.9% (Cost — $94,031,323) | | | | 101,919,110 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 173.5% (Cost — $221,958,548) | | | | 242,679,906 | |
| | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
|
Short-Term Securities — 0.8% | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.97%(g)(h) | | | 1,093,985 | | | | 1,094,204 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 0.8% (Cost — $1,094,204) | | | | 1,094,204 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 174.3% (Cost — $223,052,752) | | | | 243,774,110 | |
| |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.6)% | | | | (5,115,482 | ) |
| |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (40.5)% | | | | (56,592,651 | ) |
| |
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value,— (30.2)% | | | | (42,200,000 | ) |
| | | | | |
| |
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0% | | | $ | 139,865,977 | |
| | | | | |
(a) | When-issued security. |
(b) | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(c) | U.S. Government securities held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(e) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(f) | All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between July 1, 2020 to August 15, 2027, is $11,193,928. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(g) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
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(h) | During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliate | | Shares Held at 08/31/19 | | | Net Activity | | | Shares Held at 02/29/20 | | | Value at 02/29/20 | | | Income | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) (a) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | | 466,968 | | | | 627,017 | | | | 1,093,985 | | | $ | 1,094,204 | | | $ | 1,461 | | | $ | (79 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable. | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 13 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | $ | 1,752 | | | $ | (22,393 | ) |
U.S. Long Treasury Bond | | | 49 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | | 8,342 | | | | (164,765 | ) |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 21 | | | | 06/30/20 | | | | 2,578 | | | | (23,957 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (211,115 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure
As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 211,115 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 211,115 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss). | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (372,684 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (372,684 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (187,429 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (187,429 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
| | | | |
Futures contracts: | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | — | (a) |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | | 12,003,195 | |
| (a) | Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period. | |
For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Investments: | |
Long-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 242,679,906 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 242,679,906 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | 1,094,204 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,094,204 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 1,094,204 | | | $ | 242,679,906 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 243,774,110 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(b) | |
Liabilities: | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (211,115 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (211,115 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision. | |
| (b) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Future contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Liabilities: | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | $ | — | | | $ | (56,448,869 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (56,448,869 | ) |
VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value | | | — | | | | (42,200,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (42,200,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | (98,648,869 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (98,648,869 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Municipal Bonds — 111.0% | |
|
Alabama — 2.6% | |
City of Birmingham Alabama, GO, Convertible CAB, Series A1, 5.00%, 03/01/45 | | $ | 1,165 | | | $ | 1,383,041 | |
City of Birmingham Alabama Airport Authority, ARB, (AGM), 5.50%, 07/01/40 | | | 5,800 | | | | 5,882,244 | |
State of Alabama Docks Department, Refunding RB, 6.00%, 10/01/20(a) | | | 3,800 | �� | | | 3,913,506 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,178,791 | |
|
Alaska — 0.3% | |
Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority, RB, Providence Health Services, Series A, 5.50%, 10/01/41 | | | 1,070 | | | | 1,143,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Arizona — 1.0% | |
Arizona IDA, RB(b): | | | | | | | | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 610 | | | | 648,509 | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 690 | | | | 724,438 | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/54 | | | 530 | | | | 555,106 | |
Odyssey Preparatory Academy Project, 4.38%, 07/01/39 | | | 725 | | | | 747,693 | |
County of Maricopa Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Legacy Traditional Schools Project(b): | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 255 | | | | 296,759 | |
5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 365 | | | | 416,505 | |
5.00%, 07/01/54 | | | 230 | | | | 261,758 | |
County of Pima Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, American Leadership Academy Project, 5.00%, 06/15/52(b) | | | 595 | | | | 640,006 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,290,774 | |
|
California — 10.3% | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Kaiser Permanente, Sub-Series A-2, 5.00%, 11/01/47 | | | 1,465 | | | | 2,405,750 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, RB, Bay Area Toll Bridges, 1st Lien, Series A (AMBAC), 5.00%, 01/01/28(a) | | | 10,100 | | | | 13,273,319 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, Kaiser Permanente, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/42 | | | 1,620 | | | | 1,754,314 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health System, Series A, 4.00%, 03/01/48 | | | 3,175 | | | | 3,549,618 | |
Mount San Antonio Community College District, GO, Refunding, CAB, Election of 2008, Series A, 6.25%, 08/01/43(c) | | | 1,580 | | | | 1,788,797 | |
San Diego California Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008(d): | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Series C, 0.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,410,960 | |
CAB, Series G, 0.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 725 | | | | 400,142 | |
CAB, Series G, 0.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 775 | | | | 402,597 | |
CAB, Series G, 0.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 1,155 | | | | 565,153 | |
CAB, Series G, 0.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 770 | | | | 354,924 | |
CAB, Series K-2, 0.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 1,745 | | | | 991,300 | |
CAB, Series K-2, 0.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 2,115 | | | | 1,149,143 | |
CAB, Series K-2, 0.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 2,715 | | | | 1,413,456 | |
San Diego California Unified School District, GO, Refunding, CAB, Series R-1, 0.00%, 07/01/31(d) | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,172,794 | |
State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purposes, 5.00%, 10/01/41 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,169,652 | |
State of California, GO, Various Purposes, 5.00%, 04/01/42 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,247,680 | |
State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects, Series I, 5.50%, 11/01/33 | | | 1,415 | | | | 1,650,682 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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California (continued) | |
Yosemite Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2004, Series D, 0.00%, 08/01/37(d) | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 6,909,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 43,610,081 | |
|
Colorado — 0.8% | |
Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding, Series A, 5.38%, 06/01/31 | | | 960 | | | | 970,723 | |
Regional Transportation District, COP, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/39 | | | 1,305 | | | | 1,467,029 | |
Sabell Metropolitan District, GO, Senior Bonds, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/50(b)(e) | | | 1,055 | | | | 1,118,859 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,556,611 | |
|
Connecticut — 1.4% | |
State of Connecticut, GO, Series E, 5.00%, 09/15/37 | | | 2,280 | | | | 2,894,984 | |
University of Connecticut, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/15/34 | | | 2,620 | | | | 3,222,862 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,117,846 | |
|
Delaware — 0.8% | |
County of Kent Delaware, RB, CHF-Dover, LLC-Delaware State University Project, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 770 | | | | 903,148 | |
5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 2,110 | | | | 2,431,142 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,334,290 | |
|
District of Columbia — 2.3% | |
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 6.75%, 05/15/40 | | | 9,500 | | | | 9,820,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Florida — 5.6% | |
County of Brevard Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Health First, Inc. Project, 5.00%, 04/01/39 | | | 1,795 | | | | 2,006,397 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Seaport Department, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 2,770 | | | | 3,229,654 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Aviation, Miami International Airport, Series A-1, 5.50%, 10/01/20(a) | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,134,500 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Miami, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/40 | | | 3,910 | | | | 4,584,709 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Project, 5.00%, 08/01/42 | | | 685 | | | | 841,591 | |
County of Orange Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Presbyterian Retirement Communities Project: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 08/01/41 | | | 630 | | | | 701,751 | |
5.00%, 08/01/47 | | | 1,845 | | | | 2,045,957 | |
Preserve at South Branch Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, Green Bond, Phase 2: | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 11/01/39 | | | 300 | | | | 315,582 | |
4.00%, 11/01/50 | | | 500 | | | | 511,740 | |
Reedy Creek Improvement District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/23(a) | | | 1,340 | | | | 1,529,128 | |
Tohopekaliga Water Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/21(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,134,540 | |
Westside Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds(b): | | | | | | | | |
4.10%, 05/01/37 | | | 260 | | | | 272,072 | |
4.13%, 05/01/38 | | | 260 | | | | 271,778 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,579,399 | |
|
Georgia — 2.9% | |
City of Atlanta Georgia Department of Aviation, Refunding GARB, Series C, 6.00%, 01/01/30 | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,820,175 | |
County of Gainesville Georgia & Hall Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project, Series A (GTD), 5.50%, 08/15/54 | | | 545 | | | | 654,567 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Georgia (continued) | |
County of Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
3.95%, 12/01/43 | | $ | 685 | | | $ | 754,027 | |
4.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 500 | | | | 550,380 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/15/38 | | | 595 | | | | 862,542 | |
5.00%, 05/15/43 | | | 775 | | | | 962,007 | |
Private Colleges & Universities Authority, RB, Savannah College of Art & Design: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 04/01/33 | | | 155 | | | | 178,996 | |
5.00%, 04/01/44 | | | 595 | | | | 681,043 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,463,737 | |
|
Hawaii — 1.2% | |
State of Hawaii Harbor System, RB, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,077,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Illinois — 13.2% | |
City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, GARB: | | | | | | | | |
3rd Lien, 5.63%, 01/01/21(a) | | | 1,230 | | | | 1,278,610 | |
3rd Lien, 5.63%, 01/01/35 | | | 295 | | | | 306,349 | |
Senior Lien, Series D, 5.25%, 01/01/42 | | | 3,300 | | | | 4,096,653 | |
City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, Refunding GARB, Senior Lien, Series D, 5.25%, 01/01/34 | | | 9,800 | | | | 10,954,342 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 12/01/49 | | | 3,500 | | | | 4,056,710 | |
Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/36 | | | 650 | | | | 695,370 | |
County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago: | | | | | | | | |
5.13%, 12/01/38 | | | 7,700 | | | | 8,566,866 | |
5.50%, 12/01/38 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,126,040 | |
County of Cook Illinois Forest Preserve District, GO, Refunding, Limited Tax Project, Series B, 5.00%, 12/15/37 | | | 210 | | | | 225,611 | |
County of Will Illinois, GO, 5.00%, 11/15/45 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,643,964 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Chicago LLC, University of Illinois at Chicago Project, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 02/15/47 | | | 480 | | | | 555,504 | |
5.00%, 02/15/50 | | | 240 | | | | 277,171 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
OSF Health Care System, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/45 | | | 2,815 | | | | 3,303,205 | |
Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers, Series C, 4.13%, 08/15/37 | | | 3,130 | | | | 3,432,515 | |
Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers, Series C, 5.00%, 08/15/44 | | | 390 | | | | 444,635 | |
University of Chicago Medical Center, Series B, 4.00%, 08/15/41 | | | 900 | | | | 1,003,266 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project(e): | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 515 | | | | 581,456 | |
5.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 670 | | | | 827,463 | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB, 6.00%, 06/01/21(a) | | | 710 | | | | 755,476 | |
State of Illinois, GO: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 07/01/29 | | | 8,345 | | | | 9,412,576 | |
5.50%, 07/01/33 | | | 880 | | | | 1,001,088 | |
5.50%, 07/01/38 | | | 1,475 | | | | 1,670,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 56,215,499 | |
|
Indiana — 0.3% | |
Indiana Finance Authority, RB, CWA Authority Project, 1st Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/38 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,172,424 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Iowa — 0.8% | |
Iowa Finance Authority, RB, Iowa Health Care Facilities, Genesis Health System, 5.50%, 07/01/33 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,418,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Maryland — 1.7% | |
County of Montgomery Maryland, RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, 4.00%, 12/01/44 | | $ | 1,810 | | | $ | 2,016,412 | |
Maryland Community Development Administration, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 4.10%, 09/01/38 | | | 745 | | | | 838,736 | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Maryland Medical System Issue, 4.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,475,880 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,331,028 | |
|
Massachusetts — 3.5% | |
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, RB: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/39 | | | 565 | | | | 621,353 | |
5.00%, 06/15/49 | | | 1,185 | | | | 1,293,191 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Emerson College Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/47 | | | 2,370 | | | | 2,785,295 | |
Emerson College Issue, 5.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 2,595 | | | | 3,085,559 | |
UMass Darthmouth Student Housing Project, 5.00%, 10/01/48 | | | 1,970 | | | | 2,411,418 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Atrius Health Issue, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/49 | | | 185 | | | | 204,310 | |
Foxborough Regional Charter School Issue, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 190 | | | | 223,064 | |
Western New England University, 5.00%, 09/01/43 | | | 1,750 | | | | 2,132,410 | |
Massachusetts HFA, RB, M/F Housing, Series A, 3.85%, 06/01/46 | | | 490 | | | | 531,591 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Dedicated Sales Tax, Senior Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/43 | | | 1,395 | | | | 1,564,534 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,852,725 | |
|
Michigan — 6.9% | |
Lansing Board of Water & Light, RB, Board of Water & Light Utilities System, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/21(a) | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,168,123 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, RB, Beaumont Health Credit Group, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 3,640 | | | | 4,271,686 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Henry Ford Health System, 5.00%, 11/15/41 | | | 2,235 | | | | 2,712,351 | |
Hospital; Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/21(a) | | | 9,020 | | | | 9,674,311 | |
Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/21(a) | | | 30 | | | | 32,177 | |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 3.80%, 10/01/38 | | | 3,965 | | | | 4,422,918 | |
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Michigan, Refunding RB, Beaumont Health Credit Group, Series D, 5.00%, 09/01/39 | | | 1,560 | | | | 1,784,531 | |
State of Michigan Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program: | | | | | | | | |
Series I-A, 5.38%, 10/15/36 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,141,920 | |
Series I-A, 5.38%, 10/15/41 | | | 800 | | | | 855,104 | |
Series II-A, 5.38%, 10/15/36 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,606,440 | |
Western Michigan University, Refunding RB, General, University and College Improvements (AGM), 5.00%, 11/15/39 | | | 430 | | | | 488,110 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 29,157,671 | |
|
Minnesota — 0.4% | |
City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/49 | | | 1,315 | | | | 1,623,788 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Nebraska — 1.7% | |
Central Plains Energy Project, RB, Gas Project No. 3, 5.25%, 09/01/37 | | | 6,345 | | | | 6,980,008 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New Jersey — 9.7% | |
New Jersey EDA, RB: | | | | | | | | |
School Facilities Construction Bonds, Series DDD, 5.00%, 06/15/42 | | | 375 | | | | 450,623 | |
Series WW, 5.25%, 06/15/25(a) | | | 20 | | | | 24,584 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
New Jersey (continued) | |
Series WW, 5.25%, 06/15/33 | | $ | 170 | | | $ | 202,263 | |
Series WW, 5.00%, 06/15/34 | | | 225 | | | | 261,722 | |
Series WW, 5.00%, 06/15/36 | | | 1,395 | | | | 1,619,595 | |
Series WW, 5.25%, 06/15/40 | | | 380 | | | | 445,485 | |
New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Sub-Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 930 | | | | 1,026,562 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Hospital Asset Transfer Program, 5.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 1,605 | | | | 1,971,084 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/36 | | | 5,070 | | | | 5,619,892 | |
CAB, Transportation System, Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/38(d) | | | 5,845 | | | | 3,385,015 | |
Transportation Program Bonds, Series S, 5.25%, 06/15/43 | | | 2,150 | | | | 2,678,040 | |
Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.25%, 06/15/33 | | | 1,660 | | | | 1,863,898 | |
Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 06/15/38 | | | 945 | | | | 1,072,216 | |
Transportation System, Series A, 5.50%, 06/15/21(a) | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,180,000 | |
Transportation System, Series AA, 5.50%, 06/15/39 | | | 3,785 | | | | 4,254,037 | |
Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 06/15/36 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,249,050 | |
Transportation System, Series D, 5.00%, 06/15/32 | | | 900 | | | | 1,043,955 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation System, Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/36 | | | 340 | | | | 423,215 | |
South Jersey Port Corp., RB, Sub-Marine Terminal, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/49 | | | 720 | | | | 865,627 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/35 | | | 1,750 | | | | 2,178,908 | |
5.25%, 06/01/46 | | | 1,725 | | | | 2,132,928 | |
Tobacco Settlement Bonds, 5.00%, 06/01/33 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,253,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 41,201,999 | |
|
New Mexico — 0.2% | |
City of Santa Fe New Mexico, RB, EL Castillo Retirement Residences Project, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/49 | | | 220 | | | | 249,275 | |
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Refunding RB, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, 5.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 405 | | | | 476,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 725,863 | |
|
New York — 2.1% | |
City of New York Transitional Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Future Tax Secured, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 1,650 | | | | 1,829,833 | |
City of New York Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, Water and Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2013, Series BB, 4.00%, 06/15/47 | | | 2,855 | | | | 3,059,418 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior, Fiscal 2012: | | | | | | | | |
5.75%, 02/15/21(a) | | | 480 | | | | 502,541 | |
5.75%, 02/15/47 | | | 290 | | | | 302,722 | |
State of New York Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series 211, 3.75%, 10/01/43 | | | 2,810 | | | | 3,052,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,747,214 | |
|
Ohio — 2.9% | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Senior, Series B-2, 5.00%, 06/01/55(e) | | | 3,515 | | | | 3,961,827 | |
County of Lucas Ohio, Refunding RB, Promedica Healthcare, Series A, 6.50%, 11/15/21(a) | | | 610 | | | | 668,584 | |
Northwest Local School District/Hamilton & Butler Counties, GO, School Improvements, 4.00%, 12/01/50 | | | 2,645 | | | | 2,852,686 | |
State of Ohio, Refunding RB, University Hospitals Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 01/15/41 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,671,125 | |
State of Ohio Turnpike Commission, RB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-1: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 02/15/32 | | | 780 | | | | 881,618 | |
5.25%, 02/15/33 | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,237,043 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,272,883 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Oregon — 0.4% | |
Counties of Washington & Multnomah Oregon School District No. 48J Beaverton, GO, Convertible CAB, Series D, 5.00%, 06/15/36 | | $ | 945 | | | $ | 1,191,702 | |
County of Clackamas Oregon School District No. 12 North Clackamas, GO, CAB, Series A, 0.00%, 06/15/38(d) | | | 1,115 | | | | 608,924 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,800,626 | |
|
Pennsylvania — 5.2% | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, RB, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/33 | | | 790 | | | | 998,015 | |
5.00%, 06/01/34 | | | 1,750 | | | | 2,202,795 | |
(AGM), 4.00%, 06/01/39 | | | 3,230 | | | | 3,702,517 | |
County of Montgomery Higher Education & Health Authority, Refunding RB, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A, 4.00%, 09/01/49 | | | 1,145 | | | | 1,301,934 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A, 5.25%, 09/01/50 | | | 4,245 | | | | 4,974,036 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/38 | | | 695 | | | | 816,111 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 12/01/41 | | | 2,730 | | | | 3,296,448 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/40 | | | 1,060 | | | | 1,272,222 | |
Series C, 5.50%, 12/01/23(a) | | | 630 | | | | 739,330 | |
Subordinate, Special Motor License Fund, 6.00%, 12/01/20(a) | | | 625 | | | | 649,037 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 12/01/40 | | | 850 | | | | 1,012,265 | |
Turnpike Subordinate Revenue, Second Series, 5.00%, 12/01/35 | | | 860 | | | | 1,067,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,032,228 | |
|
Puerto Rico — 3.8% | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured: | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Series A-1, 0.00%, 07/01/46(d) | | | 2,388 | | | | 712,603 | |
Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 2,111 | | | | 2,372,574 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 2,811 | | | | 3,222,446 | |
Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 7,766 | | | | 8,776,745 | |
Series B-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 536 | | | | 603,531 | |
Series B-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 520 | | | | 585,057 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,272,956 | |
|
Rhode Island — 2.0% | |
Narragansett Bay Commission, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 09/01/22(a) | | | 2,275 | | | | 2,418,029 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series B, 4.50%, 06/01/45 | | | 5,855 | | | | 6,251,267 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,669,296 | |
|
South Carolina — 6.2% | |
South Carolina Jobs EDA, Refunding RB, Palmetto Health, Series A (AGM), 6.50%, 08/01/21(a) | | | 260 | | | | 280,808 | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, RB, Hilton Head Christian Academy, 5.00%, 01/01/55(b) | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,175,143 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 04/15/43 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,916,045 | |
State of South Carolina Ports Authority, ARB, 5.25%, 07/01/20(a) | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,072,850 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Santee Cooper, Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/54 | | | 6,960 | | | | 8,000,799 | |
Series E, 5.50%, 12/01/53 | | | 1,610 | | | | 1,836,141 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB, Series B: | | | | | | | | |
Santee Cooper, 5.00%, 12/01/38 | | | 2,360 | | | | 2,664,888 | |
(AGM), 5.00%, 12/01/56 | | | 2,845 | | | | 3,425,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,371,940 | |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS | | | 33 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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South Dakota — 0.5% | |
City of Rapid City South Dakota, RB, 4.00%, 12/01/48 | | $ | 1,760 | | | $ | 1,998,480 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Tennessee — 0.0% | |
County of Nashville & Davidson Metropolitan Government Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 35 | | | | 41,883 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Texas — 14.6% | |
City of San Antonio Texas Electric & Gas Revenue, RB, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 02/01/38 | | | 615 | | | | 684,022 | |
Coppell Texas ISD, GO, CAB, Refunding (PSF-GTD), 0.00%, 08/15/30(d) | | | 10,030 | | | | 8,423,996 | |
County of Harris Texas, GO, Refunding (NPFGC)(d): | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 08/15/25 | | | 7,485 | | | | 7,028,864 | |
0.00%, 08/15/28 | | | 10,915 | | | | 9,641,765 | |
County of Harris Texas Houston Sports Authority, Refunding RB, CAB, Junior Lien, Series H (NPFGC)(d): | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 11/15/38 | | | 5,785 | | | | 2,798,320 | |
0.00%, 11/15/39 | | | 6,160 | | | | 2,792,451 | |
County of Midland Texas Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Project, Series A, 0.00%, 09/15/36(d) | | | 2,340 | | | | 1,329,237 | |
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding ARB, Series F, 5.25%, 11/01/33 | | | 1,090 | | | | 1,254,459 | |
El Paso Independent School District, GO, (PSF-GTD), 4.00%, 08/15/43 | | | 2,110 | | | | 2,462,813 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., RB, Convertible CAB, Series B, 5.80%, 10/01/46(c) | | | 2,365 | | | | 2,626,735 | |
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Refunding RB, 3rd Lien, Series A (NPFGC)(d): | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 11/15/24(a) | | | 5,965 | | | | 2,469,033 | |
0.00%, 11/15/38 | | | 10,925 | | | | 4,249,716 | |
Leander ISD, GO, Refunding, CAB, Series D (PSF-GTD), 0.00%, 08/15/38(d) | | | 3,775 | | | | 1,833,744 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, RB(a): | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Special Project System, Series B, 0.00%, 09/01/31(d) | | | 1,975 | | | | 1,044,341 | |
Convertible CAB, Series C, 6.75%, 09/01/31(c) | | | 2,500 | | | | 3,629,100 | |
Special Projects System, Series A, 6.00%, 09/01/21 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,075,790 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 385 | | | | 426,018 | |
San Antonio Public Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, Convention Center Refinancing and Expansion Project, 4.00%, 09/15/42 | | | 3,155 | | | | 3,340,356 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, RB, Natural Gas Utility Improvements: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/15/31 | | | 2,105 | | | | 2,307,459 | |
5.00%, 12/15/32 | | | 2,540 | | | | 2,781,046 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 62,199,265 | |
|
Utah — 0.7% | |
Salt Lake City Corp. Airport Revenue, ARB, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/43 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,524,040 | |
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, RB, Wallace Stegner Academy Project, Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/49(b) | | | 235 | | | | 253,932 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,777,972 | |
|
Virginia — 0.8% | |
Virginia Beach Development Authority, Refunding RB, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 09/01/44 | | | 1,375 | | | | 1,607,650 | |
4.00%, 09/01/48 | | | 885 | | | | 966,544 | |
Virginia HDA, RB, M/F Housing, Rental Housing, Series B, 4.00%, 06/01/53 | | | 895 | | | | 990,183 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,564,377 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Washington — 1.2% | |
State of Washington Housing Finance Commission, Refunding RB, Horizon House Project, 5.00%, 01/01/38(b) | | $ | 1,400 | | | $ | 1,651,090 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
MultiCare Health System, Remarketing, Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/44 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,182,180 | |
Providence Health & Services, Series A, 5.25%, 04/01/20(a) | | | 675 | | | | 677,295 | |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, RB, Transforming Age Project, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/55(b) | | | 625 | | | | 714,138 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,224,703 | |
|
West Virginia — 0.8% | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, RB, Improvement, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/51 | | | 3,050 | | | | 3,428,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Wisconsin — 2.2% | |
Public Finance Authority, RB, American Preparatory Academy - Las Vegas Project, Series A(b): | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/15/39 | | | 120 | | | | 135,343 | |
5.00%, 07/15/49 | | | 455 | | | | 505,564 | |
5.00%, 07/15/54 | | | 215 | | | | 238,338 | |
Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Penick Village Obligation Group, 5.00%, 09/01/39(b) | | | 375 | | | | 421,841 | |
State of Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc. Series C, 4.00%, 02/15/42 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,577,150 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Thermal Service, 5.00%, 04/01/44 | | | 1,895 | | | | 2,396,948 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,275,184 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds — 111.0% (Cost — $413,266,838) | | | | 471,530,538 | |
| | | | | |
|
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(f) — 50.7% | |
|
California — 1.8% | |
Los Angeles California Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series B-1, 5.25%, 07/01/42(g) | | | 3,432 | | | | 4,434,450 | |
Visalia Unified School District, COP, (AGM), 4.00%, 05/01/48 | | | 3,077 | | | | 3,154,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,589,277 | |
|
Colorado — 1.4% | |
State of Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/44(g) | | | 4,605 | | | | 5,790,879 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Connecticut — 0.5% | |
State of Connecticut Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 1,561 | | | | 1,873,393 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Florida — 3.9% | |
City of Miami Beach Florida, RB, 5.00%, 09/01/45 | | | 3,500 | | | | 4,153,415 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Transit System, Refunding RB, Sales Tax, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 1,950 | | | | 2,123,316 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System, RB, (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/20(a) | | | 10,101 | | �� | | 10,343,986 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,620,717 | |
|
Illinois — 4.5% | |
Illinois Finance Authority, RB, The Carle Foundation, Series A (AGM), 6.00%, 08/15/41 | | | 2,400 | | | | 2,574,384 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Illinois (continued) | |
State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/38 | | $ | 7,714 | | | $ | 8,538,764 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 3,045 | | | | 3,621,338 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,402,177 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 2,658 | | | | 3,127,803 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,264,466 | |
|
Kansas — 1.6% | |
County of Wyandotte Kansas Unified School District, GO, Series A, 5.50%, 09/01/26(a) | | | 5,363 | | | | 6,750,984 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Maryland — 0.9% | |
City of Baltimore Maryland Water Utility Fund, RB, Sub-Water Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 3,139 | | | | 3,849,218 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Massachusetts — 4.7% | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 03/01/46 | | | 1,661 | | | | 1,912,814 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 4.00%, 09/01/49 | | | 5,494 | | | | 5,821,131 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare System, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 7,070 | | | | 8,314,320 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Senior Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/46(g) | | | 3,300 | | | | 4,040,718 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,088,983 | |
|
Michigan — 4.2% | |
Michigan Finance Authority, RB, Beaumont Health Credit Group, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 2,220 | | | | 2,605,795 | |
State of Michigan Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program, Series I, 5.00%, 10/15/45 | | | 960 | | | | 1,158,230 | |
State of Michigan Housing Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series C, 3.90%, 12/01/33 | | | 12,615 | | | | 14,236,406 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,000,431 | |
|
Nevada — 1.1% | |
Las Vegas Valley Water District Nevada, GO, Refunding, Water Improvement, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 3,900 | | | | 4,765,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New Jersey — 0.8% | |
County of Hudson New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, Hudson County Vocational-Technical Schools Project, 5.25%, 05/01/51 | | | 920 | | | | 1,113,090 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 06/15/36 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,100,104 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,213,194 | |
|
New York — 11.6% | |
City of New York Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2013, Series CC, 5.00%, 06/15/47 | | | 6,240 | | | | 7,055,635 | |
2nd General Resolution, Series FF, 5.00%, 06/15/39 | | | 8,355 | | | | 10,026,000 | |
Series DD, 5.00%, 06/15/35 | | | 1,845 | | | | 2,160,753 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Transportation, Sub-Series D-1, 5.25%, 11/15/44 | | | 3,850 | | | | 4,531,142 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series C-1, 5.25%, 11/15/56 | | | 1,698 | | | | 2,079,983 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Future Tax Secured, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/30 | | | 12,500 | | | | 13,871,375 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated, 198th Series, 5.25%, 11/15/56 | | | 2,561 | | | | 3,202,181 | |
State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, Personal Income Tax, General Purpose, Series A-1, 5.00%, 03/15/43 | | | 5,720 | | | | 6,411,205 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 49,338,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
North Carolina — 1.3% | |
Durham Capital Fing Corp. Ltd., Refunding RB, 4.00%, 06/01/23(a) | | $ | 5,125 | | | $ | 5,653,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Pennsylvania — 1.8% | |
County of Westmoreland Pennsylvania Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, (BAM), 5.00%, 08/15/42 | | | 1,020 | | | | 1,216,156 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub-Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/42 | | | 4,997 | | | | 6,206,035 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,422,191 | |
|
Texas — 6.1% | |
City of Houston Texas Community College, GO, Limited Tax, 4.00%, 02/15/43 | | | 7,001 | | | | 7,550,274 | |
City of San Antonio Texas Water System, Refunding RB, Water System, Junior Lien, Series C, 5.00%, 05/15/46 | | | 3,750 | | | | 4,594,575 | |
County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Baylor Health Care System Project, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/38 | | | 719 | | | | 808,729 | |
County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Texas Health Resources System, Series A, 5.00%, 02/15/41 | | | 3,920 | | | | 4,749,903 | |
El Paso Independent School District, GO, (PSF-GTD), 4.00%, 08/15/48 | | | 7,001 | | | | 8,276,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 25,980,372 | |
|
Virginia — 0.6% | |
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, RB, Transportation Fund, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 1,996 | | | | 2,495,512 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Washington — 3.0% | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 3,210 | | | | 4,251,934 | |
Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District, RB, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 7,000 | | | | 8,543,570 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | 12,795,504 | |
|
Wisconsin — 0.9% | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert & Community Health, Inc., Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/42 | | | 3,520 | | | | 3,854,013 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 50.7% (Cost — $199,795,072) | | | | 215,346,724 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 161.7% (Cost — $613,061,910) | | | | 686,877,262 | |
| | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
|
Short-Term Securities — 1.2% | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.97%(h)(i) | | | 5,259,355 | | | | 5,260,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 1.2% (Cost — $5,260,367) | | | | 5,260,407 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 162.9% (Cost — $618,322,277) | | | | 692,137,669 | |
| |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)% | | | | (1,673,592 | ) |
| |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (30.2)% | | | | (128,309,233 | ) |
| |
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (32.3)% | | | | (137,200,000 | ) |
| | | | | |
| |
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0% | | | $ | 424,954,844 | |
| | | | | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) |
(a) | U.S. Government securities held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(b) | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(c) | Step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate as of period end. |
(e) | When-issued security. |
(f) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(g) | All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between November 15, 2024 to August 1, 2027, is $8,125,715. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(h) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
(i) | During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliate | | Shares Held at 08/31/19 | | | Net Activity | | | Shares Held at 02/29/20 | | | Value at 02/29/20 | | | Income | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) (a) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | | 971,958 | | | | 4,287,397 | | | | 5,259,355 | | | $ | 5,260,407 | | | $ | 17,051 | | | $ | (118 | ) | | $ | 40 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable. | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 79 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | $ | 10,645 | | | $ | (133,421 | ) |
U.S. Long Treasury Bond | | | 125 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | | 21,281 | | | | (420,318 | ) |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 85 | | | | 06/30/20 | | | | 10,434 | | | | (96,144 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (649,883 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure
As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 649,883 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 649,883 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss). | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,042,481 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,042,481 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (568,874 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (568,874 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments:
| | | | |
Futures contracts: | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | — | (a) |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | | 39,500,641 | |
| (a) | Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period. | |
For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Investments: | |
Long-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 686,877,262 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 686,877,262 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | 5,260,407 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,260,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 5,260,407 | | | $ | 686,877,262 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 692,137,669 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(b) | |
Liabilities: | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (649,883 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (649,883 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision. | |
| (b) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Liabilities: | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | $ | — | | | $ | (127,922,497 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (127,922,497 | ) |
VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value | | | — | | | | (137,200,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (137,200,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | (265,122,497 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (265,122,497 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (BLE) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Municipal Bonds — 126.0% | |
|
Alabama — 2.1% | |
County of Jefferson Alabama Sewer, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Senior Lien, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | $ | 540 | | | $ | 616,918 | |
Senior Lien, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 10/01/48 | | | 1,320 | | | | 1,517,802 | |
Sub-Lien, Series D, 7.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 3,220 | | | | 3,918,160 | |
Lower Alabama Gas District, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/46 | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,761,107 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,813,987 | |
|
Arizona — 3.5% | |
City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, RB, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/46(a) | | | 1,825 | | | | 2,007,646 | |
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., ARB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 1,425 | | | | 1,658,344 | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 5,635 | | | | 7,631,818 | |
5.00%, 12/01/37 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,423,440 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,721,248 | |
|
California — 8.1% | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Stanford University, Series V-1, 5.00%, 05/01/49 | | | 2,315 | | | | 3,932,583 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 08/15/20(b) | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,582,110 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,365 | | | | 1,548,115 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, Senior, Caritas Affordable Housing, Inc. Projects, S/F Housing, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 08/15/39 | | | 160 | | | | 182,739 | |
5.25%, 08/15/49 | | | 395 | | | | 446,168 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT, 5.00%, 11/21/45(a) | | | 1,655 | | | | 1,796,453 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/46(a) | | | 490 | | | | 562,128 | |
City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Senior, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/40 | | | 6,500 | | | | 6,555,380 | |
City of Stockton California Public Financing Authority, RB, Delta Water Supply Project, Series A, 6.25%, 10/01/23(b) | | | 380 | | | | 453,925 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Series A-1: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/47 | | | 3,195 | | | | 3,395,582 | |
5.25%, 06/01/47 | | | 590 | | | | 629,961 | |
San Marcos Unified School District, GO, CAB, Election of 2010, Series B(c): | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,366,760 | |
0.00%, 08/01/43 | | | 2,500 | | | | 1,518,275 | |
State of California, GO, Various Purposes, 6.00%, 03/01/33 | | | 1,760 | | | | 1,767,551 | |
State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects, Series I, 5.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 825 | | | | 942,579 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 29,680,309 | |
|
Colorado — 1.8% | |
Arapahoe County School District No. 6 Littleton, GO, Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/43 | | | 1,915 | | | | 2,544,652 | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/49 | | | 1,610 | | | | 1,845,173 | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 335 | | | | 386,426 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Colorado (continued) | |
State of Colorado, COP, Building Excellent Schools, Series O, 4.00%, 03/15/44 | | $ | 1,405 | | | $ | 1,644,398 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,420,649 | |
|
Connecticut — 1.1% | |
State of Connecticut, GO, Series A, 4.00%, 01/15/38 | | | 3,435 | | | | 4,122,653 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Delaware — 2.0% | |
County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project, 6.00%, 10/01/40 | | | 1,240 | | | | 1,281,416 | |
Delaware Transportation Authority, RB, U.S. 301 Project, 5.00%, 06/01/55 | | | 1,260 | | | | 1,502,512 | |
State of Delaware EDA, RB, Exempt Facilities, Indian River Power LLC Project, 5.38%, 10/01/45 | | | 4,275 | | | | 4,364,433 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,148,361 | |
|
District of Columbia — 5.6% | |
District of Columbia, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Georgetown University, 5.00%, 04/01/35 | | | 465 | | | | 576,823 | |
Georgetown University Issue, 5.00%, 04/01/27(b) | | | 380 | | | | 465,546 | |
Kipp Charter School, Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/23(b) | | | 820 | | | | 954,160 | |
The Catholic University of America Issue, 5.00%, 10/01/48 | | | 2,525 | | | | 3,103,275 | |
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 6.75%, 05/15/40 | | | 11,500 | | | | 11,888,125 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding ARB, Dulles Metrorail And Capital Improvement Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/53 | | | 2,195 | | | | 2,356,662 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Refunding RB, Subordinate, Dulles Metrorail And Capital Improvement Projects, Series B, 4.00%, 10/01/53 | | | 845 | | | | 980,665 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,325,256 | |
|
Florida — 4.6% | |
City of Jacksonville Florida Port Authority, Refunding RB, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 1,665 | | | | 1,820,661 | |
County of Collier Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/45 | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,673,532 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Miami International Airport, Series A-1, 5.38%, 10/01/20(b) | | | 1,255 | | | | 1,287,843 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System, RB, (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/20(b) | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,120,100 | |
County of Volusia Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Embry Riddle Aeronautical Project: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 10/15/44 | | | 635 | | | | 796,487 | |
5.00%, 10/15/49 | | | 1,295 | | | | 1,608,481 | |
Mid-Bay Florida Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien, Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/21(b) | | | 3,300 | | | | 3,625,116 | |
Stevens Plantation Community Development District, RB, Special Assessment, Series A, 7.10%, 05/01/35(d)(e)(f) | | | 1,795 | | | | 861,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,793,820 | |
|
Georgia — 2.1% | |
County of Gainesville Georgia & Hall Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project, Series A (GTD), 5.50%, 08/15/54 | | | 555 | | | | 666,577 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/15/35 | | | 540 | | | | 758,970 | |
5.00%, 05/15/36 | | | 540 | | | | 767,140 | |
5.00%, 05/15/37 | | | 595 | | | | 855,253 | |
5.00%, 05/15/38 | | | 325 | | | | 471,136 | |
5.00%, 05/15/49 | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,658,531 | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, RB, Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project, 4.00%, 01/01/49 | | | 1,720 | | | | 1,921,808 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Georgia (continued) | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/49 | | $ | 670 | | | $ | 757,495 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,856,910 | |
|
Hawaii — 0.4% | |
State of Hawaii Harbor System, ARB, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/30 | | | 1,480 | | | | 1,501,786 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Idaho — 0.3% | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 805 | | | | 985,706 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Illinois — 14.5% | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Series C: | | | | | | | | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series H, 5.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 495 | | | | 595,871 | |
Project, 5.25%, 12/01/35 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,845,376 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding: | | | | | | | | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series D, 5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 920 | | | | 1,141,932 | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series F, 5.00%, 12/01/22 | | | 675 | | | | 741,461 | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series G, 5.00%, 12/01/34 | | | 495 | | | | 599,598 | |
5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 705 | | | | 839,613 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 585 | | | | 702,573 | |
5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 1,505 | | | | 1,662,242 | |
City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, GARB, 3rd Lien: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.75%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 4,200 | | | | 4,370,436 | |
Series A, 5.75%, 01/01/39 | | | 800 | | | | 830,968 | |
Series C, 6.50%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 6,430 | | | | 6,730,667 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,223,899 | |
County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago, 5.50%, 12/01/38 | | | 845 | | | | 951,504 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
McCormick Place Expansion Project, 4.00%, 06/15/50(g) | | | 1,475 | | | | 1,665,334 | |
McCormick Place Expansion Project, 5.00%, 06/15/50(g) | | | 960 | | | | 1,185,619 | |
Mccormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (AGM), 0.00%, 06/15/43(c) | | | 5,700 | | | | 3,283,770 | |
McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 6,725 | | | | 6,795,747 | |
McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B-2, 5.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 2,725 | | | | 2,756,991 | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB, 6.00%, 06/01/21(b) | | | 1,255 | | | | 1,335,383 | |
State of Illinois, GO: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 02/01/39 | | | 1,640 | | | | 1,850,412 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/35 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,765,700 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/38 | | | 3,885 | | | | 4,287,564 | |
State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series C, 5.00%, 01/01/37 | | | 3,005 | | | | 3,540,281 | |
University of Illinois, RB, Auxiliary Facilities System, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/44 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,193,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 52,896,591 | |
|
Indiana — 3.9% | |
City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper LLC Project, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
6.75%, 01/01/34 | | | 845 | | | | 987,653 | |
7.00%, 01/01/44 | | | 3,535 | | | | 4,116,472 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
CWA Authority Project, 1st Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38 | | | 3,510 | | | | 3,741,098 | |
Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 485 | | | | 535,818 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Indiana (continued) | |
Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/48 | | $ | 1,610 | | | $ | 1,777,681 | |
Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.25%, 01/01/51 | | | 435 | | | | 483,868 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Marquette Project, 4.75%, 03/01/32 | | | 1,180 | | | | 1,241,207 | |
Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/15/40 | | | 1,380 | | | | 1,529,137 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,412,934 | |
|
Iowa — 1.7% | |
Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project: | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.25%, 12/01/50(h) | | | 3,060 | | | | 3,471,754 | |
Midwestern Disaster Area, 5.25%, 12/01/25 | | | 500 | | | | 571,080 | |
Midwestern Disaster Area, 5.88%, 12/01/26(a) | | | 445 | | | | 464,571 | |
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series C, 5.63%, 06/01/46 | | | 1,610 | | | | 1,626,615 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,134,020 | |
|
Kentucky — 0.7% | |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 01/01/23(b) | | | 1,060 | | | | 1,190,030 | |
Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, Downtown Crossing Project, Convertible CAB, 1st Tier, Series C, 0.00%, 07/01/43(i) | | | 1,280 | | | | 1,539,239 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,729,269 | |
|
Louisiana — 2.6% | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-1, 6.50%, 11/01/35 | | | 3,650 | | | | 3,767,822 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 05/15/30 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,118,975 | |
5.25%, 05/15/31 | | | 935 | | | | 975,224 | |
5.25%, 05/15/32 | | | 1,195 | | | | 1,287,146 | |
5.25%, 05/15/33 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,399,749 | |
5.25%, 05/15/35 | | | 795 | | | | 881,647 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,430,563 | |
|
Maryland — 1.1% | |
Maryland EDC, Refunding RB, CNX Marine Terminals, Inc., 5.75%, 09/01/25 | | | 800 | | | | 816,344 | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series 2017, 5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 455 | | | | 557,093 | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Charlestown Community Project, 6.25%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 2,400 | | | | 2,507,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,880,477 | |
|
Michigan — 3.2% | |
City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/39 | | | 4,825 | | | | 5,277,585 | |
Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Bronson Methodist Hospital: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 05/15/20(b) | | | 830 | | | | 837,760 | |
5.50%, 05/15/36 | | | 670 | | | | 676,010 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Detroit Water & Sewage Department Project, Senior Lien, Series C-1, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 940 | | | | 1,020,229 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 895 | | | | 1,049,907 | |
Michigan State University, Refunding RB, Board of Trustees, Series B, 5.00%, 02/15/48 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,393,062 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (BLE) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Michigan (continued) | |
Michigan Strategic Fund, RB, I-75 Improvement Projects, AMT, 5.00%, 06/30/48 | | $ | 1,165 | | | $ | 1,424,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,679,068 | |
|
Minnesota — 1.1% | |
Duluth Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB, Essentia Health Obligated Group, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
4.25%, 02/15/48 | | | 1,115 | | | | 1,278,091 | |
5.25%, 02/15/53 | | | 2,230 | | | | 2,739,466 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,017,557 | |
|
Missouri — 0.7% | |
370/Missouri Bottom Road/Taussig Road Transportation Development District, RB, 7.20%, 05/01/33(d)(e) | | | 6,000 | | | | 2,130,000 | |
Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, Refunding RB, Combined Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 275 | | | | 299,973 | |
State of Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Project, 5.50%, 05/01/43 | | | 265 | | | | 289,123 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,719,096 | |
|
Nebraska — 0.7% | |
Central Plains Energy Project, RB, Gas Project No. 3: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 09/01/37 | | | 895 | | | | 984,572 | |
5.00%, 09/01/42 | | | 1,570 | | | | 1,715,036 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,699,608 | |
|
New Hampshire — 0.8% | |
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Resource Recovery, Covanta Project(a): | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 4.63%, 11/01/42 | | | 1,860 | | | | 2,017,617 | |
Series C, AMT, 4.88%, 11/01/42 | | | 975 | | | | 1,066,094 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,083,711 | |
|
New Jersey — 16.2% | |
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Inc., Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 11/01/39 | | | 1,805 | | | | 2,038,044 | |
5.25%, 11/01/44 | | | 1,640 | | | | 1,831,798 | |
County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 07/01/45(a) | | | 1,165 | | | | 1,180,704 | |
New Jersey EDA, ARB, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, 5.13%, 09/15/23 | | | 2,130 | | | | 2,299,953 | |
New Jersey EDA, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.25%, 09/15/29 | | | 2,130 | | | | 2,332,691 | |
School Facilities Construction, 5.00%, 06/15/49 | | | 2,535 | | | | 3,100,153 | |
Series EEE, 5.00%, 06/15/48 | | | 4,020 | | | | 4,841,487 | |
Transit transportation Project, 4.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 560 | | | | 656,628 | |
Transit transportation Project, 4.00%, 11/01/39 | | | 450 | | | | 526,333 | |
New Jersey EDA, Refunding ARB, Port Network Container Terminal LLC Project, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/47 | | | 1,570 | | | | 1,844,923 | |
New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Special Assessment, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, 6.50%, 04/01/28 | | | 7,475 | | | | 8,986,669 | |
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(b) | | | 1,355 | | | | 1,485,500 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/43 | | | 770 | | | | 837,868 | |
Series E, 5.00%, 01/01/45 | | | 2,810 | | | | 3,290,426 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series BB, 4.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 1,645 | | | | 1,846,332 | |
Series BB, 5.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 5,395 | | | | 6,503,187 | |
Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 06/15/44 | | | 730 | | | | 825,345 | |
Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 06/15/44 | | | 1,355 | | | | 1,492,451 | |
Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 06/15/36 | | | 2,690 | | | | 2,823,989 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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New Jersey (continued) | |
Rutgers — The State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series L, 5.00%, 05/01/23(b) | | $ | 570 | | | $ | 643,376 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/46 | | | 580 | | | | 717,158 | |
Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 7,830 | | | | 9,159,299 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 59,264,314 | |
|
New York — 6.4% | |
City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, RB, Fiscal 2012, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 02/01/42 | | | 2,680 | | | | 2,881,965 | |
Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 06/01/41(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,015,840 | |
County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 775 | | | | 854,371 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series B: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 11/15/38 | | | 2,555 | | | | 2,976,933 | |
5.25%, 11/15/39 | | | 910 | | | | 1,059,204 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 3 World Trade Center Project(a): | | | | | | | | |
Class 1, 5.00%, 11/15/44 | | | 4,320 | | | | 4,873,305 | |
Class 2, 5.15%, 11/15/34 | | | 365 | | | | 412,319 | |
Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40 | | | 910 | | | | 1,033,896 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding ARB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/31 | | | 1,620 | | | | 1,695,702 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8: | | | | | | | | |
6.00%, 12/01/42 | | | 1,635 | | | | 1,687,974 | |
Special Project, 6.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 1,410 | | | | 1,462,142 | |
State of New York Environmental Facilities Corp., RB, Subordinated SRF Bonds, Series B, 5.00%, 06/15/48 | | | 1,945 | | | | 2,487,772 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,441,423 | |
|
North Carolina — 1.2% | |
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Duke Energy Carolinas Project, Series B, 4.63%, 11/01/40 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,022,860 | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB, 1st Mortgage: | | | | | | | | |
Aldersgate, 6.25%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,530 | | | | 1,714,426 | |
Retirement Facilities Whitestone Project, Series A, 7.75%, 03/01/21(b) | | | 625 | | | | 668,056 | |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, RB, University of North Carolina Hospital at Chapal Hills, 5.00%, 02/01/49 | | | 590 | | | | 943,782 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,349,124 | |
|
North Dakota — 0.3% | |
County of Cass North Dakota, Refunding RB, Essentia Health Obligated Group, Series B, 5.25%, 02/15/58 | | | 1,035 | | | | 1,260,702 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Ohio — 4.5% | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, RB, Asset-Backed, Senior Turbo Term, Series A-2, 6.50%, 06/01/47 | | | 3,550 | | | | 3,552,095 | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Refunding RB(g): | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 315 | | | | 377,027 | |
4.00%, 06/01/38 | | | 315 | | | | 375,726 | |
4.00%, 06/01/39 | | | 315 | | | | 374,431 | |
4.00%, 06/01/48 | | | 825 | | | | 943,577 | |
Senior, Series B-2, 5.00%, 06/01/55 | | | 2,990 | | | | 3,370,089 | |
County of Allen Ohio Hospital Facilities Revenue, Refunding RB, Catholic Healthcare Partners, Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/20(b) | | | 3,405 | | | | 3,441,842 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (BLE) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Ohio (continued) | |
County of Franklin Ohio, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Facilities Improvement, OPRS Communities Obligation Group, Series A, 6.13%, 07/01/40 | | $ | 710 | | | $ | 780,517 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 555 | | | | 647,818 | |
Trinity Health Credit Group, Series 2017, 5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 435 | | | | 534,515 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, RB, AMG Vanadium Project, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/49(a) | | | 810 | | | | 956,861 | |
State of Ohio, RB, Portsmouth Bypass Project, AMT, 5.00%, 06/30/53 | | | 870 | | | | 992,078 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,346,576 | |
|
Oklahoma — 1.8% | |
City of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 2,230 | | | | 2,539,502 | |
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, RB, OU Medicine Project, Series B, 5.25%, 08/15/48 | | | 1,275 | | | | 1,562,257 | |
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, RB, 2nd Series C, 4.00%, 01/01/42 | | | 2,120 | | | | 2,437,237 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,538,996 | |
|
Pennsylvania — 3.7% | |
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/42 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,660,825 | |
City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, Temple University Health System, Series A, 5.63%, 07/01/42 | | | 685 | | | | 742,985 | |
County of Montgomery Higher Education & Health Authority, Refunding RB, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 09/01/43 | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,679,954 | |
4.00%, 09/01/49 | | | 615 | | | | 699,292 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, AMT, 5.00%, 06/30/42 | | | 3,030 | | | | 3,517,739 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligation, 4.00%, 08/15/49 | | | 2,545 | | | | 2,985,514 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/44 | | | 1,190 | | | | 1,389,825 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,676,134 | |
|
Puerto Rico — 5.7% | |
Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 05/15/39 | | | 715 | �� | | | 736,121 | |
5.63%, 05/15/43 | | | 740 | | | | 761,800 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 2,690 | | | | 2,868,320 | |
5.13%, 07/01/37 | | | 770 | | | | 822,006 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
6.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 795 | | | | 819,351 | |
6.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 1,445 | | | | 1,494,766 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured: | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Series A-1, 0.00%, 07/01/46(c) | | | 2,181 | | | | 650,832 | |
Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 1,721 | | | | 1,934,249 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 6,833 | | | | 7,833,146 | |
Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40 | | | 906 | | | | 995,794 | |
Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 1,758 | | | | 1,986,804 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,903,189 | |
|
Rhode Island — 2.3% | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/35 | | | 1,690 | | | | 1,940,999 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Rhode Island (continued) | |
Series B, 4.50%, 06/01/45 | | $ | 2,850 | | | $ | 3,042,888 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/50 | | | 3,175 | | | | 3,461,194 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,445,081 | |
|
South Carolina — 4.3% | |
South Carolina Jobs EDA, Refunding RB, Prisma Health Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/48 | | | 3,340 | | | | 4,037,960 | |
State of South Carolina Ports Authority, ARB, 5.25%, 07/01/20(b) | | | 3,595 | | | | 3,647,379 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, Santee Cooper, Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/54 | | | 3,575 | | | | 4,109,605 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/50 | | | 1,545 | | | | 1,792,200 | |
Series E, 5.25%, 12/01/55 | | | 1,840 | | | | 2,180,584 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,767,728 | |
|
Tennessee — 1.1% | |
City of Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 01/01/23(b) | | | 1,470 | | | | 1,650,045 | |
City of Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, Refunding RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 170 | | | | 196,097 | |
County of Nashville & Davidson Metropolitan Government Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 740 | | | | 885,536 | |
County of Nashville & Davidson Metropolitan Government Health & Educational Facilities Board, Refunding RB, Lipscomb University Project, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/58 | | | 1,055 | | | | 1,309,139 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,040,817 | |
|
Texas — 9.9% | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Senior Lien, 6.25%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 2,350 | | | | 2,453,752 | |
Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 01/01/33 | | | 390 | | | | 431,574 | |
City of Austin Texas Airport System, ARB, AMT, 5.00%, 11/15/39 | | | 665 | | | | 771,959 | |
City of Houston Texas Airport System, Refunding ARB, United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 460 | | | | 520,596 | |
City of San Antonio Texas Electric & Gas Systems Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 02/01/48 | | | 1,260 | | | | 1,611,540 | |
County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, 1st Mortgage, Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, Series B, 7.00%, 01/01/23(b) | | | 485 | | | | 567,726 | |
County of Harris Texas Houston Sports Authority, Refunding RB, 3rd Lien, Series A (NPFGC)(c): | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 11/15/24(b) | | | 2,300 | | | | 1,073,594 | |
0.00%, 11/15/36 | | | 23,075 | | | | 10,169,614 | |
County of Midland Texas Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Projects, Series A, 0.00%, 09/15/37(c) | | | 6,055 | | | | 3,250,566 | |
County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Christus Health, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 4,955 | | | | 6,164,664 | |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Jubilee Academic Center Project, Series A, 5.13%, 08/15/47(a) | | | 1,085 | | | | 1,112,082 | |
San Antonio Water System, Refunding RB, Junior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/48 | | | 2,720 | | | | 3,394,125 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien, LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, 7.00%, 06/30/40 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,061,290 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (BLE) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Texas (continued) | |
Texas Transportation Commission, RB, First Tier Toll Revenue, 5.00%, 08/01/57 | | $ | 1,270 | | | $ | 1,506,284 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36,089,366 | |
|
Utah — 0.7% | |
City of Salt Lake Corp. Airport Revenue, ARB, Series A, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 995 | | | | 1,206,318 | |
5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 955 | | | | 1,172,988 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,379,306 | |
|
Virginia — 1.4% | |
County of Front Royal & Warren IDA, RB, Valley Health System Obligated Group, 4.00%, 01/01/50 | | | 865 | | | | 965,548 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 01/01/32 | | | 1,755 | | | | 1,913,915 | |
6.00%, 01/01/37 | | | 2,120 | | | | 2,344,508 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,223,971 | |
|
Washington — 3.9% | |
City of Bellingham Washington Water & Sewer, RB, 5.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 5,050 | | | | 5,336,284 | |
Grant County Public Utility District No. 2, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/26(b) | | | 2,335 | | | | 2,847,696 | |
Port of Seattle Washington, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/43 | | | 1,615 | | | | 1,965,407 | |
Port of Seattle Washington, RB, Intermediate Lien, Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 04/01/40 | | | 815 | | | | 943,746 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.75%, 01/01/45 | | | 2,445 | | | | 2,764,537 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 375 | | | | 432,566 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,290,236 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds — 126.0% (Cost — $419,677,223) | | | | 461,070,542 | |
| | | | | |
|
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(j) — 32.4% | |
|
California — 2.2% | |
Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge, 4.00%, 04/01/42(k) | | | 3,358 | | | | 3,901,116 | |
Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, Refunding, Consolidated Capital Assessment District No. 2 Bonds, 5.00%, 10/01/47 | | | 3,345 | | | | 4,128,755 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,029,871 | |
|
Colorado — 0.9% | |
City & County of Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue, Refunding ARB, Subordinate System, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/48(k) | | | 2,463 | | | | 3,128,322 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Georgia — 0.9% | |
County of Dalton Whitfield Joint Development Authority, RB, Hamilton Health Care System Obligation, 4.00%, 08/15/48 | | | 1,321 | | | | 1,481,771 | |
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Mortgage Bonds, Series A, 3.60%, 12/01/44 | | | 1,582 | | | | 1,739,444 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,221,215 | |
|
Illinois — 0.5% | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Presence Health Network, Series C: | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 02/15/27(b) | | | 4 | | | | 4,407 | |
4.00%, 02/15/41 | | | 1,540 | | | | 1,757,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,761,502 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Massachusetts — 3.0% | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Transportation Fund Revenue, RB, Rail Enhancement Program, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/45 | | $ | 2,238 | | | $ | 2,538,917 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare System, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 4,979 | | | | 5,958,909 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Senior, Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/21(b) | | | 2,461 | | | | 2,629,333 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,127,159 | |
|
New York — 15.1% | |
City of New York Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/31(k) | | | 9,150 | | | | 9,646,387 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior-Fiscal 2012(k): | | | | | | | | |
5.75%, 02/15/21(b) | | | 1,083 | | | | 1,132,983 | |
5.75%, 02/15/47 | | | 666 | | | | 696,977 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., ARB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43 | | | 11,670 | | | | 12,541,399 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51(k) | | | 7,040 | | | | 7,624,876 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, Series D, 4.00%, 02/15/47 | | | 6,576 | | | | 7,876,956 | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Subordinate, Series B, 4.00%, 01/01/50 | | | 3,164 | | | | 3,730,576 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Series194th, 5.25%, 10/15/55 | | | 2,790 | | | | 3,391,998 | |
State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, General Purpose, Series A, 4.00%, 03/15/46 | | | 7,217 | | | | 8,484,008 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | 55,126,160 | |
|
North Carolina — 0.9% | |
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Duke University Project, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/55 | | | 2,740 | | | | 3,302,769 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Pennsylvania — 0.9% | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub-Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/42 | | | 2,521 | | | | 3,130,972 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Rhode Island — 0.5% | |
Narragansett Bay Commission, Refunding RB, Wastewater System, Series A, 4.00%, 09/01/22(b) | | | 1,695 | | | | 1,801,565 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Texas — 6.0% | |
City of San Antonio Texas Electric and Gas Systems, RB, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 02/01/43 | | | 2,660 | | | | 2,972,896 | |
County of Harris Texas Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/21(b) | | | 3,720 | | | | 3,970,914 | |
Lower Colorado River Authority, Refunding RB, LCRA Transmission Services Corporation Project, 4.00%, 05/15/43 | | | 2,241 | | | | 2,367,161 | |
Texas Water Development Board, RB, State Water Implementation Fund, Series A, 4.00%, 10/15/49 | | | 7,600 | | | | 8,993,460 | |
University of Texas, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/43 | | | 3,347 | | | | 3,664,154 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | 21,968,585 | |
|
Washington — 0.6% | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Refunding RB, Subordinate, Dulles Metrorail And Capital Improvement Projects, Series B (AGM), 4.00%, 10/01/53 | | | 1,978 | | | | 2,315,506 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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42 | | 2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (BLE) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Wisconsin — 0.9% | |
State of Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., 4.00%, 12/01/46 | | $ | 3,072 | | | $ | 3,431,238 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 32.4% (Cost — $109,330,578) | | | | 118,344,864 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 158.4% (Cost — $529,007,801) | | | | 579,415,406 | |
| | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
|
Short-Term Securities — 3.0% | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.97%(l)(m) | | | 10,933,943 | | | | 10,936,129 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 3.0% (Cost — $10,935,559) | | | | 10,936,129 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 161.4% (Cost — $539,943,360) | | | | 590,351,535 | |
| |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.0)% | | | | (3,778,663 | ) |
| |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (19.0)% | | | | (69,483,088 | ) |
| |
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (41.4)% | | | | (151,300,000 | ) |
| | | | | |
| |
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0% | | | $ | 365,789,784 | |
| | | | | |
(a) | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(b) | U.S. Government securities held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(d) | Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default. |
(e) | Non-income producing security. |
(f) | Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
(g) | When-issued security. |
(h) | Variable or floating rate security, which interest rate adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. |
(i) | Step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate as of period end. |
(j) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(k) | All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between August 15, 2020 to June 1, 2026, is $15,285,307. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(l) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
(m) | During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliate | | Shares Held at 08/31/19 | | | Net Activity | | | Shares Held at 02/29/20 | | | Value at 02/29/20 | | | Income | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) (a) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | | 7,110,938 | | | | 3,823,005 | | | | 10,933,943 | | | $ | 10,936,129 | | | $ | 40,172 | | | $ | 471 | | | $ | 1,104 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable. | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 27 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | $ | 3,638 | | | $ | (45,599 | ) |
U.S. Long Treasury Bond | | | 101 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | | 17,195 | | | | (341,249 | ) |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 29 | | | | 06/30/20 | | | | 3,560 | | | | (33,273 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (420,121 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS | | | 43 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (BLE) |
Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure
As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 420,121 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 420,121 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss). | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (518,947 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (518,947 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (370,030 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (370,030 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
| | | | |
Futures contracts: | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | — | (a) |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | | 21,977,930 | |
| (a) | Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period. | |
For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Investments: | |
Long-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 578,553,806 | | | $ | 861,600 | | | $ | 579,415,406 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | 10,936,129 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,936,129 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 10,936,129 | | | $ | 578,553,806 | | | $ | 861,600 | | | $ | 590,351,535 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(b) | |
Liabilities: | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (420,121 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (420,121 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision. | |
| (b) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Liabilities: | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | $ | — | | | $ | (69,294,759 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (69,294,759 | ) |
VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value | | | — | | | | (151,300,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (151,300,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | (220,594,759 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (220,594,759 | ) |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Municipal Bonds — 121.5% | |
|
Alabama — 0.7% | |
City of Selma Alabama IDB, RB, Gulf Opportunity Zone, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/35 | | $ | 1,745 | | | $ | 1,857,483 | |
Homewood Educational Building Authority, Refunding RB, Samford University, Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/39 | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,972,646 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,830,129 | |
|
Arizona — 2.6% | |
Arizona IDA, RB(a): | | | | | | | | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 855 | | | | 908,976 | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 965 | | | | 1,013,163 | |
Leman Academy of Excellence-East Tucson And Central Tucson Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/54 | | | 745 | | | | 780,291 | |
Odyssey Preparatory Academy Project, 4.38%, 07/01/39 | | | 1,015 | | | | 1,046,769 | |
County of Maricopa Arizona IDA, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Banner Health Obligation Group, 5.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,688,890 | |
Legacy Traditional Schools Project, 5.00%, 07/01/39(a) | | | 360 | | | | 418,954 | |
Legacy Traditional Schools Project, 5.00%, 07/01/49(a) | | | 510 | | | | 581,966 | |
Legacy Traditional Schools Project, 5.00%, 07/01/54(a) | | | 320 | | | | 364,186 | |
County of Pima Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, American Leadership Academy Project, 5.00%, 06/15/52(a) | | | 825 | | | | 887,403 | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, RB, Salt River Project Electric System, 4.00%, 01/01/41 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,427,280 | |
University of Arizona, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/40 | | | 2,300 | | | | 2,757,332 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,875,210 | |
|
California — 12.0% | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 08/15/20(b) | | | 5,370 | | | | 5,495,980 | |
City & County of San Francisco California Airports Commission, Refunding ARB, AMT, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
2nd, 5.50%, 05/01/28 | | | 3,330 | | | | 3,804,692 | |
2nd, 5.25%, 05/01/33 | | | 6,370 | | | | 7,215,745 | |
5.00%, 05/01/44 | | | 3,430 | | | | 3,943,985 | |
City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, ARB, Sub-Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/42 | | | 1,750 | | | | 2,155,423 | |
City of Manteca California Financing Authority, RB, Manteca Sewer (AGC), 5.75%, 12/01/36 | | | 3,285 | | | | 3,296,990 | |
City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC, Series A-1, AMT, 5.75%, 03/01/34 | | | 4,450 | | | | 4,656,302 | |
County of Sacramento California Airport System Revenue, Refunding RB, AMT, Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 3,410 | | | | 4,312,115 | |
Kern Community College District, GO, Safety, Repair & Improvement, Series C, 5.50%, 11/01/23(b) | | | 3,365 | | | | 3,940,146 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Refunding RB, Series J, 5.25%, 05/15/38 | | | 2,705 | | | | 3,066,172 | |
State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects, Series I: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 11/01/30 | | | 4,500 | | | | 5,263,380 | |
5.50%, 11/01/33 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,333,120 | |
State of California Public Works Board, RB, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Series F, 5.25%, 09/01/33 | | | 3,240 | | | | 3,726,875 | |
State of California University, Refunding RB, Systemwide, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/42 | | | 3,500 | | | | 4,424,385 | |
University of California, Refunding RB, Series AR, 5.00%, 05/15/38 | | | 10,000 | | | | 12,413,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 70,048,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Colorado — 2.6% | |
City & County of Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue, ARB, Series A, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 11/15/28 | | $ | 2,700 | | | $ | 3,137,940 | |
5.50%, 11/15/30 | | | 1,040 | | | | 1,207,326 | |
5.50%, 11/15/31 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,450,087 | |
City & County of Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue, Refunding ARB, AMT, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/43 | | | 7,500 | | | | 9,438,225 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,233,578 | |
|
Connecticut — 0.1% | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Mary Wade Home Issue, Series A-1, 5.00%, 10/01/54(a) | | | 415 | | | | 458,807 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Florida — 8.6% | |
County of Hillsborough Florida Aviation Authority, Refunding ARB, Tampa International Airport, Series A, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 10/01/29 | | | 5,360 | | | | 6,177,293 | |
5.25%, 10/01/30 | | | 3,255 | | | | 3,720,563 | |
County of Lee Florida, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.38%, 10/01/32 | | | 7,100 | | | | 7,521,811 | |
County of Lee Florida HFA, RB, S/F Housing, Multi-County Program, Series A-2, AMT (Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac), 6.00%, 09/01/40 | | | 235 | | | | 240,454 | |
County of Manatee Florida HFA, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, AMT (Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac), 5.90%, 09/01/40 | | | 105 | | | | 107,431 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Seaport Department: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.38%, 10/01/33 | | | 3,145 | | | | 3,611,058 | |
Series B, AMT, 6.25%, 10/01/38 | | | 1,405 | | | | 1,637,218 | |
Series B, AMT, 6.00%, 10/01/42 | | | 1,885 | | | | 2,191,162 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, Series B, 5.25%, 10/01/23(b) | | | 2,870 | | | | 3,316,084 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/22(b) | | | 5,465 | | | | 6,018,222 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation Revenue, Refunding RB, AMT, Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 8,000 | | | | 9,279,120 | |
Esplanade Lake Club Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, Capital Improvement: | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, 4.00%, 11/01/40 | | | 1,080 | | | | 1,129,043 | |
Series A-1, 4.13%, 11/01/50 | | | 385 | | | | 398,394 | |
Series A-2, 4.00%, 11/01/40 | | | 500 | | | | 522,705 | |
Series A-2, 4.13%, 11/01/50 | | | 500 | | | | 517,395 | |
Reedy Creek Florida Improvement District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/23(b) | | | 3,225 | | | | 3,680,176 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 50,068,129 | |
|
Hawaii — 1.9% | |
State of Hawaii Airports System, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 5,985 | | | | 6,998,141 | |
State of Hawaii Airports System, COP, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 08/01/25 | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,533,181 | |
5.25%, 08/01/26 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,837,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,368,947 | |
|
Idaho — 2.0% | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, 4.00%, 12/01/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,590,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Illinois — 16.3% | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
CAB, 0.00%, 12/01/25(c) | | | 395 | | | | 357,578 | |
5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 1,045 | | | | 1,337,423 | |
5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 1,245 | | | | 1,582,320 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Midway International Airport, Refunding ARB, 2nd Lien, Series A, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 01/01/30 | | | 6,500 | | | | 7,279,740 | |
5.50%, 01/01/32 | | | 6,275 | | | | 7,021,160 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Illinois (continued) | |
City of Chicago Illinois Midway International Airport, Refunding GARB, 2nd Lien, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/41 | | $ | 8,020 | | | $ | 9,042,470 | |
City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, GARB: | | | | | | | | |
3rd Lien, Series A, 5.75%, 01/01/39 | | | 1,185 | | | | 1,230,871 | |
3rd Lien, Series C, 6.50%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 16,800 | | | | 17,585,568 | |
Senior Lien, Series D, 5.25%, 01/01/42 | | | 2,630 | | | | 3,264,908 | |
City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series B, 5.00%, 01/01/35 | | | 4,300 | | | | 5,317,595 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40 | | | 10,960 | | | | 11,664,290 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Federal Transit Administration, Section 5309 (AGM), 5.00%, 06/01/28 | | | 6,500 | | | | 6,565,455 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Carle Foundation, Series A, 6.00%, 08/15/41 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,269,440 | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB(b): | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 06/01/21 | | | 4,365 | | | | 4,617,297 | |
6.00%, 06/01/21 | | | 1,245 | | | | 1,324,742 | |
State of Illinois, GO, Rebuild Illinois Program, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 10,000 | | | | 12,799,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 95,260,657 | |
|
Indiana — 0.7% | |
Bloomington Redevelopment District, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series B, 5.00%, 02/01/40 | | | 2,205 | | | | 2,787,319 | |
State of Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 1,240 | | | | 1,374,081 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,161,400 | |
|
Kansas — 0.9% | |
County of Wyandotte Kansas Unified School District, GO, Series A, 5.50%, 09/01/26(b) | | | 4,000 | | | | 5,035,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Kentucky — 1.9% | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, RB, Gas Supply, Series C-1, 4.00%, 12/01/49(d) | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,350,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Massachusetts — 7.8% | |
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, RB, 5.00%, 06/15/49 | | | 2,430 | | | | 2,651,859 | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO, Series G, 4.00%, 09/01/42 | | | 22,535 | | | | 26,051,136 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare System, 5.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 4,710 | | | | 5,691,705 | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, RB, Education Loan, Issue I, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/27 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,170,650 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Series G, 3.45%, 12/01/30 | | | 3,100 | | | | 3,405,474 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Sub Series B, 4.00%, 02/15/42 | | | 6,200 | | | | 6,762,092 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 45,732,916 | |
|
Michigan — 1.1% | |
City of Detroit Michigan Water Supply System Revenue, RB, 2nd Lien, Series B (AGM), 6.25%, 07/01/36 | | | 10 | | | | 10,040 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Henry Ford Health System: | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 11/15/46 | | | 5,470 | | | | 6,054,360 | |
5.00%, 11/15/41 | | | 525 | | | | 637,129 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,701,529 | |
|
Mississippi — 2.6% | |
Mississippi Development Bank, RB, Jackson Water & Sewer System Project (AGM): | | | | | | | | |
6.88%, 12/01/40 | | | 6,405 | | | | 7,719,242 | |
Special Obligation, 6.75%, 12/01/31 | | | 3,775 | | | | 4,507,048 | |
Special Obligation, 6.75%, 12/01/33 | | | 2,350 | | | | 2,797,252 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,023,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
New Jersey — 11.2% | |
New Jersey EDA, RB, Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, AMT, Private Activity Bond: | | | | | | | | |
5.38%, 01/01/43 | | $ | 7,000 | | | $ | 7,982,800 | |
(AGM), 5.00%, 01/01/31 | | | 2,425 | | | | 2,731,302 | |
New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.50%, 06/15/30 | | | 4,080 | | | | 5,138,760 | |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding RB, Series 1, AMT, 5.75%, 12/01/28 | | | 1,705 | | | | 1,814,188 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Program Bonds, Series S, 5.25%, 06/15/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 12,456,000 | |
Transportation System, Series AA, 5.50%, 06/15/39 | | | 8,175 | | | | 9,188,046 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation System, Series A, 4.25%, 12/15/38 | | | 5,745 | | | | 6,667,015 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/34 | | | 1,685 | | | | 2,046,702 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 15,000 | | | | 17,546,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 65,571,363 | |
|
New Mexico — 0.1% | |
City of Santa Fe New Mexico, RB, EL Castillo Retirement Residences Project, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/39 | | | 310 | | | | 355,722 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New York — 12.5% | |
City of New York, GO, Sub-Series F-1, 5.00%, 04/01/40 | | | 4,850 | | | | 6,168,715 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 02/15/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,428,500 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/39 | | | 4,490 | | | | 5,143,879 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, RB, Subordinate, Series C, 4.00%, 05/01/43 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,841,300 | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, RB, 2nd General Resolution: | | | | | | | | |
5.38%, 12/15/20(b) | | | 2,300 | | | | 2,381,926 | |
5.38%, 06/15/43 | | | 1,175 | | | | 1,215,514 | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution, Series CC, 4.00%, 06/15/41 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,837,680 | |
New York Convention Center Development Corp., RB, Cabs- Sub Lien Hotel Unit, Series B (BAM), 0.00%, 11/15/40(c) | | | 7,000 | | | | 4,477,270 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, Consolidated Bonds, Series 217th: | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 2,120 | | | | 2,571,772 | |
5.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 6,000 | | | | 7,847,580 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated, 166th Series, 5.25%, 07/15/36 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,384,800 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB, Series B: | | | | | | | | |
General, 5.00%, 11/15/37 | | | 4,000 | | | | 5,033,080 | |
5.00%, 11/15/38 | | | 4,400 | | | | 5,539,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 72,871,396 | |
|
Ohio — 4.4% | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, RB, Asset-Backed, Senior Turbo Term, Series A-2, 5.88%, 06/01/47 | | | 4,650 | | | | 4,652,093 | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Senior, Series B-2, 5.00%, 06/01/55 | | | 4,915 | | | | 5,539,795 | |
State of Ohio, RB, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, 4.00%, 01/01/41 | | | 6,000 | �� | | | 7,066,500 | |
State of Ohio, Refunding RB, Cleveland Clinic Health, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/28(b) | | | 25 | | | | 30,823 | |
State of Ohio Turnpike Commission, RB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-1: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 02/15/31 | | | 5,145 | | | | 5,817,451 | |
5.25%, 02/15/32 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,543,130 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 25,649,792 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Pennsylvania — 6.4% | |
County of Lycoming Pennsylvania, Refunding RB, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 3.00%, 10/01/37 | | $ | 4,000 | | | $ | 4,202,680 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/44 | | | 5,000 | | | | 6,490,750 | |
Sub-Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/46 | | | 18,570 | | | | 23,463,195 | |
Township of Bristol Pennsylvania School District, GO, 5.25%, 06/01/37 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,359,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37,515,665 | |
|
Puerto Rico — 3.9% | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured: | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Series A-1, 0.00%, 07/01/46(c) | | | 3,323 | | | | 991,616 | |
Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 2,944 | | | | 3,308,791 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 3,926 | | | | 4,500,649 | |
Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40 | | | 10,137 | | | | 11,141,678 | |
Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 875 | | | | 988,881 | |
Series B-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 749 | | | | 843,367 | |
Series B-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 726 | | | | 816,830 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,591,812 | |
|
South Carolina — 5.6% | |
County of Charleston South Carolina, RB, Special Source, 5.25%, 12/01/38 | | | 6,735 | | | | 7,785,525 | |
County of Charleston South Carolina Airport District, ARB, Series A, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 07/01/25 | | | 4,490 | | | | 5,106,252 | |
5.50%, 07/01/38 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,406,440 | |
6.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 5,270 | | | | 6,069,459 | |
5.50%, 07/01/41 | | | 4,170 | | | | 4,723,985 | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB, Prisma Health Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/37 | | | 4,480 | | | | 5,551,034 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 32,642,695 | |
|
Texas — 11.8% | |
City of Beaumont Texas, GO, Certificates of Obligation, 5.25%, 03/01/37 | | | 4,190 | | | | 4,687,982 | |
Dallas-Fort Worth Texas International Airport, ARB, Joint Improvement, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/20(b) | | | 5,580 | | | | 5,724,689 | |
Series H, 5.00%, 11/01/37 | | | 4,575 | | | | 4,822,370 | |
Lower Colorado River Authority, Refunding RB, 5.50%, 05/15/33 | | | 3,735 | | | | 4,256,219 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, 1st Tier (AGM), 6.00%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 5,555 | | | | 5,788,143 | |
Red River Texas Education Financing Corp., RB, Texas Christian University Project, 5.25%, 03/15/23(b) | | | 7,170 | | | | 8,106,259 | |
State of Texas, GO: | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Commission Highway Improvement, 5.00%, 04/01/43 | | | 15,550 | | | | 18,909,889 | |
Water Financial Assistance, Series D, 5.00%, 05/15/40 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,772,080 | |
Texas Water Development Board, RB: | | | | | | | | |
State Water Implementation Fund, Series B, 4.00%, 10/15/43 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,920,500 | |
State Water Implementation Revenue, 5.25%, 10/15/46 | | | 4,780 | | | | 5,979,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 68,967,672 | |
|
Utah — 2.5% | |
County of Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/46 | | | 7,500 | | | | 9,116,475 | |
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, RB, Wallace Stegner Academy Project, Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/49(a) | | | 320 | | | | 345,779 | |
Utah State University, RB, Series B (AGM), 4.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 4,390 | | | | 5,064,348 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,526,602 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Virginia — 0.3% | |
City of Lexington Virginia IDA, RB, Washington & Lee University, 5.00%, 01/01/22(b) | | $ | 1,750 | | | $ | 1,883,402 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Washington — 0.7% | |
State of Washington, GO, Series C, 5.00%, 02/01/41 | | | 2,500 | | | | 3,176,600 | |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, RB, Transforming Age Project, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/55(a) | | | 875 | | | | 999,792 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,176,392 | |
|
Wisconsin — 0.3% | |
Public Finance Authority, RB, American Preparatory Academy — Las Vegas Project, Series A(a): | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/15/39 | | | 165 | | | | 186,097 | |
5.00%, 07/15/49 | | | 630 | | | | 700,012 | |
5.00%, 07/15/54 | | | 300 | | | | 332,565 | |
Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Penick Village Obligation Group, 5.00%, 09/01/49(a) | | | 520 | | | | 578,151 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,796,825 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds — 121.5% (Cost — $648,412,411) | | | | 709,289,292 | |
| | | | | |
|
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(e) — 41.1% | |
|
Alabama — 8.2% | |
City of Birmingham Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Ascension Senior Credit Group: | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/46 | | | 27,798 | | | | 33,623,899 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 11/15/46 | | | 11,920 | | | | 14,387,321 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 48,011,220 | |
|
Massachusetts — 4.5% | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GOL, Consolidated Loan, Series E, 5.25%, 09/01/43 | | | 20,000 | | | | 26,043,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Michigan — 4.0% | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/40 | | | 10,100 | | | | 11,762,056 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, RB, Mclaren Health Care, Series A, 4.00%, 02/15/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,729,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,491,556 | |
|
Nevada — 1.9% | |
County of Clark Nevada, GOL, Las Vegas Convention and Visitor, 4.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,382,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New Jersey — 0.5% | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 06/15/36 | | | 2,961 | | | | 3,108,154 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
New York — 18.3% | |
City of New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Series, S-1, 5.00%, 07/15/43 | | | 11,825 | | | | 15,006,637 | |
City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, RB, Sub-Series B-1, 4.00%, 11/01/41 | | | 20,000 | | | | 23,966,000 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior-Fiscal 2012(f): | | | | | | | | |
5.75%, 02/15/21(b) | | | 5,726 | | | | 5,988,623 | |
5.75%, 02/15/47 | | | 3,523 | | | | 3,684,019 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 02/15/44 | | | 30,165 | | | | 34,474,056 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., ARB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43 | | | 13,950 | | | | 14,991,646 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51(f) | | | 8,200 | | | | 8,881,248 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 106,992,229 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Pennsylvania — 1.9% | |
Geisinger Authority Pennsylvania, Refunding RB, Geisinger Health System, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/41 | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 10,914,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Texas — 1.8% | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, Special Projects System, Series A, 5.50%, 09/01/21(b) | | | 9,640 | | | | 10,299,183 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 41.1% (Cost — $222,458,406) | | | | 240,242,642 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 162.6% (Cost — $870,870,817) | | | | 949,531,934 | |
| | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
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Short-Term Securities — 0.1% | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.97%(g)(h) | | | 424,928 | | | | 425,013 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 0.1% (Cost — $425,013) | | | | 425,013 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 162.7% (Cost — $871,295,830) | | | | 949,956,947 | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 2.5% | | | | 14,351,501 | |
| |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (18.2)% | | | | (106,254,671 | ) |
| |
VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering Costs — (47.0)% | | | | (274,238,531 | ) |
| | | | | |
| |
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0% | | | $ | 583,815,246 | |
| | | | | |
(a) | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(b) | U.S. Government securities held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(d) | Variable or floating rate security, which interest rate adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. |
(e) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(f) | All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between August 15, 2020 to May 15, 2021, is $9,235,612. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(g) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
(h) | During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliate | | Shares Held at 08/31/19 | | | Net Activity | | | Shares Held at 02/29/20 | | | Value at 02/29/20 | | | Income | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) (a) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | | 3,255,767 | | | | (2,830,839 | ) | | | 424,928 | | | $ | 425,013 | | | $ | 19,229 | | | $ | (438 | ) | | $ | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable. | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 100 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | $ | 13,475 | | | $ | (168,887 | ) |
U.S. Long Treasury Bond | | | 175 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | | 29,794 | | | | (588,446 | ) |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 102 | | | | 06/30/20 | | | | 12,521 | | | | (118,439 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (875,772 | ) |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL) |
Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure
As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 875,772 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 875,772 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss). | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (719,617 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (719,617 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (766,356 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (766,356 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
| | | | |
Futures contracts: | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | — | (a) |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | | 52,946,945 | |
| (a) | Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period. | |
For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements
The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Investments: | |
Long-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 949,531,934 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 949,531,934 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | 425,013 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 425,013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 425,013 | | | $ | 949,531,934 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 949,956,947 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(b) | |
Liabilities: | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (875,772 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (875,772 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision. | |
| (b) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Liabilities: | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | $ | — | | | $ | (105,978,045 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (105,978,045 | ) |
VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value | | | — | | | | (274,600,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (274,600,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | (380,578,045 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (380,578,045 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Municipal Bonds — 122.3% | |
|
Alabama — 2.4% | |
City of Selma Alabama IDB, RB, Gulf Opportunity Zone, International Paper Co. Project, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.80%, 05/01/34 | | $ | 1,850 | | | $ | 1,862,765 | |
5.38%, 12/01/35 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,064,460 | |
County of Tuscaloosa IDA, Refunding RB, Hunt Refining Project, Series A, 4.50%, 05/01/32(a) | | | 4,320 | | | | 4,992,494 | |
State of Alabama Docks Department, Refunding RB, 6.00%, 10/01/20(b) | | | 7,610 | | | | 7,837,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,757,030 | |
|
Alaska — 0.5% | |
City of Anchorage Alaska Electric Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/41 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,499,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Arizona — 5.6% | |
Arizona IDA, RB, S/F Housing, NCCU Properties LLC-North Carolina Central University Project, Series A (BAM), 4.00%, 06/01/44 | | | 1,435 | | | | 1,618,809 | |
Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series A, 5.38%, 07/01/50(a) | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,865,125 | |
City of Phoenix Arizona Civic Improvement Corp., Refunding RB, Junior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/20(b) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,027,120 | |
City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, RB, Candeo School, Inc. Project(b): | | | | | | | | |
6.63%, 07/01/23 | | | 2,245 | | | | 2,670,203 | |
6.88%, 07/01/23 | | | 3,440 | | | | 4,119,710 | |
City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, Refunding RB(a): | | | | | | | | |
Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 600 | | | | 676,758 | |
5.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 760 | | | | 839,929 | |
Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,125 | | | | 1,268,921 | |
Legacy Traditional School Projects, 5.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 700 | | | | 758,695 | |
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., ARB, Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series B, AMT, 3.25%, 07/01/49 | | | 2,195 | | | | 2,358,725 | |
County of Maricopa Arizona Pollution Control Corp., Refunding RB, Southern California Edison Co., Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/35 | | | 3,300 | | | | 3,335,970 | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior, 5.00%, 12/01/37 | | | 9,805 | | | | 13,956,829 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36,496,794 | |
|
Arkansas — 0.7% | |
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, RB, Big River Steel Project, AMT, 4.50%, 09/01/49(a) | | | 3,790 | | | | 4,250,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
California — 3.4% | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 08/15/20(b) | | | 5,600 | | | | 5,731,376 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, ARB, Senior Lien, Linxs APM Project, AMT, 5.00%, 12/31/43 | | | 2,800 | | | | 3,413,508 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Series A-1: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/47 | | | 855 | | | | 908,677 | |
5.25%, 06/01/47 | | | 1,025 | | | | 1,094,423 | |
Poway Unified School District, GO, Refunding, CAB, School Facilities Improvement District No. 2007-1, Election of 2008, Series B, 0.00%, 08/01/46(c) | | | 10,000 | | | | 5,088,100 | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Comm-San Francisco International Airport, Refunding ARB, AMT, Series E, 4.00%, 05/01/50 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,798,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,034,884 | |
|
Colorado — 0.9% | |
Centerra Metropolitan District No. 1, Tax Allocation Bonds, 5.00%, 12/01/47(a) | | | 1,025 | | | | 1,098,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Colorado (continued) | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, AdventHealth Obligated Group, 4.00%, 11/15/43 | | $ | 2,320 | | | $ | 2,751,010 | |
Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 2, GO, Refunding, 5.75%, 12/01/45 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,047,820 | |
Serenity Ridge Metropolitan District No. 2, GO, Series A, 5.13%, 12/01/43 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,084,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,981,564 | |
|
Connecticut — 0.6% | |
State of Connecticut, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 04/15/38 | | | 3,325 | | | | 4,183,482 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Delaware — 0.9% | |
County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project, 6.00%, 10/01/40 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,583,500 | |
State of Delaware Health Facilities Authority, RB, Beebe Medical Center Project, 5.00%, 06/01/43 | | | 2,780 | | | | 3,406,417 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,989,917 | |
|
Florida — 9.5% | |
Celebration Pointe Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, County of Alachua Florida(a): | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/01/32 | | | 905 | | | | 1,002,577 | |
5.00%, 05/01/48 | | | 2,270 | | | | 2,455,164 | |
Central Florida Expressway Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, 5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 9,370 | | | | 11,720,746 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida, Refunding RB, Transit System Sales Surtax, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 3,750 | | | | 4,083,300 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Miami International Airport, Series A-1, 5.38%, 10/01/20(b) | | | 10,290 | | | | 10,559,289 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, University of Miami, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/45 | | | 4,625 | | | | 5,401,167 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Expressway Authority, Refunding RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 8,900 | | | | 9,012,763 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., RB, VRDN, Virgin Trains USA Passenger Rail Project, Series B, AMT, 1.90%, 01/01/49(d) | | | 4,570 | | | | 4,570,388 | |
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, ARB, Series A, AMT, 4.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,576,800 | |
Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, Special Assessment Bonds, Lakewood National & Polo Run Projects: | | | | | | | | |
4.63%, 05/01/27 | | | 255 | | | | 277,930 | |
5.25%, 05/01/37 | | | 470 | | | | 531,528 | |
5.38%, 05/01/47 | | | 770 | | | | 857,911 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 62,049,563 | |
|
Georgia — 1.4% | |
City of Atlanta Georgia Department of Aviation, Refunding GARB, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/29 | | | 1,070 | | | | 1,105,021 | |
County of Fulton Development Authority, RB, Georgia Institute of Technology, 4.00%, 06/15/49 | | | 1,575 | | | | 1,846,089 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/49 | | | 1,855 | | | | 2,809,657 | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, RB, Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project, 5.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 2,745 | | | | 3,318,046 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,078,813 | |
|
Hawaii — 0.8% | |
State of Hawaii Harbor System, RB, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,077,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Illinois — 11.7% | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Series C: | | | | | | | | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series H, 5.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 865 | | | | 1,041,270 | |
Project, 5.25%, 12/01/35 | | | 2,785 | | | | 3,212,108 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Illinois (continued) | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding: | | | | | | | | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series D, 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | $ | 1,560 | | | $ | 1,859,489 | |
Dedicated Revenues, Series G, 5.00%, 12/01/34 | | | 865 | | | | 1,047,783 | |
5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,429,128 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Series D: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 995 | | | | 1,194,975 | |
5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 2,575 | | | | 2,844,036 | |
City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, GARB, Senior Lien, Series D, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/42 | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,741,334 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/36 | | | 2,110 | | | | 2,257,278 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Wastewater Transmission, Refunding RB, 2nd Lien, Series C, 5.00%, 01/01/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,137,090 | |
County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, University & College Improvements, 5.25%, 12/01/31 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,560,350 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Memorial Health System, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/44 | | | 1,785 | | | | 1,993,649 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
OSF Healthcare System, 6.00%, 05/15/20(b) | | | 3,205 | | | | 3,237,499 | |
OSF Healthcare System, 6.00%, 05/15/39 | | | 525 | | | | 530,040 | |
Presence Health Network, Series C, 5.00%, 02/15/41 | | | 3,600 | | | | 4,400,532 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Mccormick Place Expansion (BAM), 0.00%, 12/15/56(c) | | | 8,755 | | | | 3,415,676 | |
McCormick Place Expansion Project Bonds, Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/57 | | | 425 | | | | 506,166 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Mccormick Place Expansion (BAM), 0.00%, 12/15/54(c) | | | 12,215 | | | | 5,061,529 | |
McCormick Place Expansion Project, 4.00%, 06/15/50(e) | | | 2,010 | | | | 2,269,370 | |
McCormick Place Expansion Project, 5.00%, 06/15/50(e) | | | 2,090 | | | | 2,581,192 | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB, 6.00%, 06/01/21(b) | | | 2,645 | | | | 2,814,412 | |
Regional Transportation Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A (AMBAC), 7.20%, 11/01/20 | | | 440 | | | | 457,846 | |
Series C (NPFGC), 7.75%, 06/01/20 | | | 805 | | | | 818,073 | |
State of Illinois, GO, Series D, 5.00%, 11/01/28 | | | 6,965 | | | | 8,707,713 | |
State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/42 | | | 7,990 | | | | 9,945,153 | |
Village of Hodgkins Illinois, RB, Metropolitan Biosolids Management LLC Project, AMT, 6.00%, 11/01/23 | | | 7,045 | | | | 7,070,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 77,133,912 | |
|
Indiana — 1.6% | |
City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper LLC Project, AMT, 6.75%, 01/01/34 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,629,845 | |
County of Allen Indiana, RB, StoryPoint Fort Wayne Project, Series A-1(a): | | | | | | | | |
6.63%, 01/15/34 | | | 700 | | | | 785,274 | |
6.75%, 01/15/43 | | | 570 | | | | 633,869 | |
State of Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 2,640 | | | | 2,925,463 | |
State of Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Deaconess Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 03/01/39 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,465,810 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,440,261 | |
|
Iowa — 1.7% | |
Iowa Finance Authority, RB, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/36 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,211,280 | |
Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project, 5.25%, 12/01/25 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,568,640 | |
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, CAB, Series B, 5.60%, 06/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,010,240 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Iowa (continued) | |
State of Iowa Finance Authority, RB, Lifespace Communities, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/48 | | $ | 3,950 | | | $ | 4,536,772 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,326,932 | |
|
Kansas — 1.0% | |
City of Lenexa Kansas, Refunding RB, Lakeview Village, Inc., Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/43 | | | 1,965 | | | | 2,227,956 | |
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government Utility System, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/40 | | | 3,700 | | | | 4,401,409 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,629,365 | |
|
Kentucky — 0.7% | |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/49 | | | 3,840 | | | | 4,801,958 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Louisiana — 3.6% | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-1, 6.50%, 11/01/35 | | | 2,615 | | | | 2,699,412 | |
Parish of St. Charles Louisiana, RB, Valero Energy Corp., 4.00%, 12/01/40(d) | | | 2,210 | | | | 2,339,329 | |
Parish of St. John the Baptist Louisiana, Refunding RB, Marathon Oil Corporation Project(d): | | | | | | | | |
2.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,317,815 | |
2.10%, 06/01/37 | | | 1,310 | | | | 1,364,994 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 05/15/31 | | | 3,420 | | | | 3,567,128 | |
5.25%, 05/15/32 | | | 4,375 | | | | 4,712,356 | |
5.25%, 05/15/33 | | | 4,750 | | | | 5,114,468 | |
5.25%, 05/15/35 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,663,485 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,778,987 | |
|
Maryland — 2.4% | |
City of Baltimore Maryland, Refunding RB, East Baltimore Research Park, Series A, 4.50%, 09/01/33 | | | 545 | | | | 603,816 | |
County of Howard Maryland Housing Commission, RB, M/F Housing, Woodfield Oxford Square Apartments, 5.00%, 12/01/42 | | | 4,935 | | | | 5,881,089 | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Charlestown Community Project, 6.25%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,089,200 | |
Meritus Medical Center Issue, 5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 6,350 | | | | 7,370,191 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,944,296 | |
|
Massachusetts — 3.0% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Emerson College Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/47 | | | 845 | | | | 993,070 | |
Emerson College Issue, Series A, 5.25%, 01/01/42 | | | 1,895 | | | | 2,276,312 | |
UMass Dartmouth Student Housing Project, 5.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 4,480 | | | | 5,503,859 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Emerson College, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 1,620 | | | | 1,947,321 | |
Massachusetts HFA, Refunding RB, Series C, AMT, 5.35%, 12/01/42 | | | 1,785 | | | | 1,799,637 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Refunding ARB, Bosfuel Project, Series A, AMT, 4.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 6,180 | | | | 7,114,972 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,635,171 | |
|
Michigan — 0.3% | |
Michigan Strategic Fund, RB, I-75 Improvement Projects, AMT, 5.00%, 06/30/48 | | | 1,775 | | | | 2,170,399 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Minnesota — 0.7% | |
City of Cologne Minnesota Charter School, LRB, Cologne Academy Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,622,040 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Minnesota (continued) | |
County of St. Paul Minnesota Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A, 4.00%, 11/15/43 | | $ | 1,940 | | | $ | 2,202,036 | |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of Saint Paul Minnesota, RB, Great River School Project, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/52(a) | | | 695 | | | | 770,220 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,594,296 | |
|
Mississippi — 4.0% | |
County of Lowndes Mississippi, Refunding RB, Solid Waste Disposal & Pollution Control, Weyerhaeuser Co. Project: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 6.80%, 04/01/22 | | | 9,160 | | | | 10,190,317 | |
Series B, 6.70%, 04/01/22 | | | 4,500 | | | | 4,996,935 | |
Mississippi Development Bank, Refunding RB, Municipal Energy Agency Of Mississippi, Series A (AGM), 4.00%, 03/01/41 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,358,980 | |
State of Mississippi, RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 10/15/37 | | | 1,105 | | | | 1,407,759 | |
4.00%, 10/15/38 | | | 5,535 | | | | 6,432,279 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,386,270 | |
|
Montana — 0.1% | |
Montana State Board of Housing, RB, S/F Housing, Series B-2: | | | | | | | | |
3.50%, 12/01/42 | | | 330 | | | | 352,457 | |
3.60%, 12/01/47 | | | 510 | | | | 547,133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 899,590 | |
|
Nebraska — 1.0% | |
Central Plains Nebraska Energy Project, RB, Gas Project No. 3, 5.00%, 09/01/42 | | | 6,200 | | | | 6,772,756 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Nevada — 2.4% | |
City of Carson City Nevada, Refunding RB, Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project, 5.00%, 09/01/42 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,695,950 | |
City of Reno Nevada, Refunding RB, Series A-1 (AGM): | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/01/43 | | | 5,230 | | | | 5,812,570 | |
4.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 245 | | | | 270,960 | |
County of Clark Nevada, GO, Stadium Improvement, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/36 | | | 4,080 | | | | 5,236,598 | |
5.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,920,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,936,678 | |
|
New Jersey — 10.8% | |
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Inc., Refunding RB, 5.25%, 11/01/44 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,563,730 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, RB, School Facilities Construction Bonds, Series UU: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/24(b) | | | 635 | | | | 746,989 | |
5.00%, 06/15/40 | | | 2,755 | | | | 3,120,313 | |
New Jersey EDA, RB, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, Series A, 5.63%, 11/15/30 | | | 1,530 | | | | 1,770,195 | |
Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, Private Activity Bond, 5.38%, 01/01/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,404,000 | |
Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, Private Activity Bond, 5.13%, 01/01/34 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,192,023 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series BB, AMT, 3.80%, 10/01/32 | | | 4,670 | | | | 5,026,881 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Transportation System, Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/38(c) | | | 7,260 | | | | 4,204,484 | |
Series BB, 4.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 4,095 | | | | 4,596,187 | |
Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.25%, 06/15/33 | | | 8,750 | | | | 9,824,762 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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New Jersey (continued) | |
5.25%, 06/15/41 | | $ | 780 | | | $ | 921,047 | |
5.00%, 06/15/44 | | | 4,450 | | | | 5,031,215 | |
Transportation System, Series B, 5.50%, 06/15/31 | | | 8,000 | | | | 8,449,520 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation System, Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/32 | | | 5,430 | | | | 6,815,084 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/46 | | | 4,550 | | | | 5,625,984 | |
Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 665 | | | | 777,897 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 71,070,311 | |
|
New York — 3.7% | |
Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Pratt Paper, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/35(a) | | | 2,145 | | | | 2,374,837 | |
Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 06/01/41(a) | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,527,720 | |
Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/45 | | | 4,435 | | | | 4,438,459 | |
New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through Bonds, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/38 | | | 3,675 | | | | 3,676,286 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2(a): | | | | | | | | |
5.15%, 11/15/34 | | | 460 | | | | 519,634 | |
5.38%, 11/15/40 | | | 1,145 | | | | 1,300,892 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8, 6.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 3,165 | | | | 3,282,042 | |
TSASC, Inc., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/41 | | | 1,785 | | | | 2,064,460 | |
Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Sub-Series C, 5.13%, 06/01/51 | | | 2,740 | | | | 3,024,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,208,797 | |
|
North Carolina — 0.3% | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Triangle Express Way System (AGM), 4.00%, 01/01/55 | | | 1,045 | | | | 1,224,991 | |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, RB, University of North Carolina Hospital at Chapal Hills, 5.00%, 02/01/49 | | | 525 | | | | 839,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,064,797 | |
|
Ohio — 6.3% | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, RB, Asset-Backed, Senior Turbo Term, Series A-2: | | | | | | | | |
5.75%, 06/01/34 | | | 950 | | | | 950,276 | |
5.88%, 06/01/47 | | | 2,925 | | | | 2,926,316 | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Senior(e): | | | | | | | | |
Series A-2, 3.00%, 06/01/48 | | | 7,605 | | | | 7,784,402 | |
Series B-2, 5.00%, 06/01/55 | | | 5,095 | | | | 5,742,676 | |
County of Allen Ohio Hospital Facilities Revenue, Refunding RB, Catholic Healthcare Partners, Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/20(b) | | | 2,875 | | | | 2,906,107 | |
County of Butler Port Authority, RB, StoryPoint Fairfield Project, Series A-1(a): | | | | | | | | |
6.38%, 01/15/43 | | | 675 | | | | 740,489 | |
6.50%, 01/15/52 | | | 390 | | | | 426,301 | |
County of Franklin Ohio, RB, Health Care Facilities Improvement, OPRS Communities Obligation Group, Series A, 6.13%, 07/01/40 | | | 1,690 | | | | 1,857,851 | |
County of Lucas Ohio, Refunding RB, Promedica Healthcare, Series A, 6.50%, 11/15/21(b) | | | 1,915 | | | | 2,098,917 | |
County of Montgomery Ohio, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series D-2, 5.45%, 11/13/23(b) | | | 7,430 | | | | 8,672,742 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Ohio (continued) | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, RB, AMG Vanadium Project, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/49(a) | | $ | 1,385 | | | $ | 1,636,114 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Refunding RB, Ohio Valley Electric Corp., 3.25%, 09/01/29 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,309,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 41,051,341 | |
|
Oklahoma — 0.4% | |
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, RB, OU Medicine Project, Series B, 5.25%, 08/15/48 | | | 2,205 | | | | 2,701,787 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Oregon — 0.2% | |
State of Oregon Health & Science University, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 800 | | | | 988,168 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Pennsylvania — 11.3% | |
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, RB, City Center Project, 5.00%, 05/01/42(a) | | | 1,725 | | | | 1,990,064 | |
Altoona Area School District, GO, (BAM), 5.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 365 | | | | 433,076 | |
City of Philadelphia PA Water & Wastewater Revenue, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/54 | | | 6,030 | | | | 7,683,727 | |
County of Delaware Pennsylvania IDA, Refunding RB, Covanta Project, 5.00%, 07/01/43 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,064,350 | |
County of Delaware Springfield School District, GO: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 03/01/40 | | | 2,955 | | | | 3,696,705 | |
5.00%, 03/01/43 | | | 2,145 | | | | 2,675,523 | |
County of Montgomery Higher Education & Health Authority, Refunding RB, Thomas Jefferson University: | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/48 | | | 3,330 | | | | 4,106,356 | |
Project, 4.00%, 09/01/49 | | | 6,750 | | | | 7,773,300 | |
County of Montgomery Pennsylvania IDA, Refunding RB, Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community, 5.25%, 01/01/40 | | | 4,170 | | | | 4,459,481 | |
County of Northampton Pennsylvania General Purpose Authority, Refunding RB, Lafayette College, 4.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 1,855 | | | | 2,167,178 | |
County of Westmoreland Pennsylvania Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, (BAM), 5.00%, 08/15/36 | | | 4,385 | | | | 5,514,620 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement, 5.00%, 12/31/38 | | | 2,565 | | | | 2,992,432 | |
VRDN, Waste Management, Inc. Project, AMT, 2.15%, 07/01/41(d) | | | 635 | | | | 661,365 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series 125B, 3.65%, 10/01/42 | | | 7,000 | | | | 7,567,770 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB, 2nd Series, Subordinate, Special Motor License Fund, 5.00%, 12/01/41 | | | 1,700 | | | | 2,109,020 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB: | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 12/01/41 | | | 440 | | | | 531,296 | |
Sub-Series B-1, 5.25%, 06/01/47 | | | 5,680 | | | | 6,976,687 | |
Subordinate, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/44 | | | 6,390 | | | | 8,048,972 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 74,451,922 | |
|
Puerto Rico — 5.2% | |
Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds: | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 05/15/39 | | | 1,340 | | | | 1,379,584 | |
5.63%, 05/15/43 | | | 1,335 | | | | 1,374,329 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 3,820 | | | | 4,073,228 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
6.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 1,360 | | | | 1,401,657 | |
6.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 2,455 | | | | 2,539,550 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Puerto Rico (continued) | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured: | | | | | | | | |
CAB, Series A-1, 0.00%, 07/01/46(c) | | $ | 3,765 | | | $ | 1,123,514 | |
Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 2,921 | | | | 3,282,941 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 11,608 | | | | 13,307,063 | |
Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40 | | | 1,890 | | | | 2,077,318 | |
Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 3,003 | | | | 3,393,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 33,953,024 | |
|
Rhode Island — 1.6% | |
Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority, RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
3.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 750 | | | | 794,940 | |
3.00%, 10/01/39 | | | 240 | | | | 252,806 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series B: | | | | | | | | |
4.50%, 06/01/45 | | | 6,820 | | | | 7,281,578 | |
5.00%, 06/01/50 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,180,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,509,604 | |
|
South Carolina — 1.8% | |
State of South Carolina Jobs EDA, Refunding RB, Prisma Health Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/43 | | | 2,690 | | | | 3,286,696 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, Series E, 5.50%, 12/01/53 | | | 750 | | | | 855,345 | |
State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB, Series E, 5.25%, 12/01/55 | | | 6,450 | | | | 7,643,895 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,785,936 | |
|
Texas — 10.7% | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 1,215 | | | | 1,435,085 | |
5.00%, 01/01/45 | | | 3,500 | | | | 4,124,085 | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien: | | | | | | | | |
5.75%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,040,110 | |
6.00%, 01/01/21(b) | | | 4,300 | | | | 4,480,987 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/43 | | | 6,925 | | | | 7,635,851 | |
City of Houston Texas Airport System, Refunding ARB, United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 2,665 | | | | 3,016,060 | |
City of Houston Texas Airport System Revenue, Refunding RB, Sub-Series D, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 4,005 | | | | 5,094,600 | |
County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, 1st Mortgage, Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, Series B, 7.00%, 01/01/23(b) | | | 850 | | | | 994,985 | |
County of Nueces Texas, GO, Refunding: | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 02/15/37 | | | 575 | | | | 686,199 | |
4.00%, 02/15/39 | | | 1,205 | | | | 1,422,840 | |
County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Scott & White Healthcare, 6.00%, 08/15/20(b) | | | 4,630 | | | | 4,735,842 | |
County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Trinity Terrace Project, 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,951,325 | |
Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., RB, Southwest Airlines Co. Project, 5.25%, 11/01/40 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,130,756 | |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., RB: | | | | | | | | |
Collegiate Housing Tarleton State University Project, 5.00%, 04/01/35 | | | 500 | | | | 556,470 | |
Jubilee Academic Center Project, Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/37(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,056,260 | |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, 1st Mortgage, Morningside Ministries Project, 6.25%, 01/01/33 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,771,088 | |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS | | | 53 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Texas (continued) | |
North Texas Education Finance Corp., ERB, Uplift Education, Series A, 5.13%, 06/01/22(b) | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,092,550 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
1st Tier, 5.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 5,350 | | | | 6,619,555 | |
5.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,873,250 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB: | | | | | | | | |
Segment 3C Project, AMT, 5.00%, 06/30/58 | | | 3,575 | | | | 4,331,828 | |
Senior Lien, LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, 7.00%, 06/30/40 | | | 8,000 | | | | 8,163,440 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 70,213,166 | |
|
Virginia — 4.3% | |
Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series A: | | | | | | | | |
5.38%, 03/01/36 | | | 430 | | | | 489,916 | |
5.50%, 03/01/46 | | | 1,475 | | | | 1,661,455 | |
City of Portsmouth Virginia, GO, Refunding, Series D, 5.00%, 07/15/20(b) | | | 3,030 | | | | 3,076,480 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Series B-1, 5.00%, 06/01/47 | | | 3,665 | | | | 3,691,168 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
95 Express Lanes LLC Project, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 1,990 | | | | 2,115,091 | |
Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, 6.00%, 01/01/37 | | | 2,150 | | | | 2,377,685 | |
Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, 5.50%, 01/01/42 | | | 5,140 | | | | 5,599,156 | |
Transform 66 P3 Project, 5.00%, 12/31/49 | | | 7,895 | | | | 9,357,865 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 28,368,816 | |
|
Washington — 2.6% | |
Port of Seattle Washington, ARB, AMT: | | | | | | | | |
Intermediate Lien, Series C, 5.00%, 05/01/37 | | | 4,905 | | | | 6,022,408 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/43 | | | 1,295 | | | | 1,575,976 | |
State of Washington, COP, Series B: | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 1,725 | | | | 2,187,766 | |
5.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 2,300 | | | | 2,902,853 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.75%, 01/01/45 | | | 4,010 | | | | 4,534,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,223,070 | |
|
Wisconsin — 1.6% | |
Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, The Evergreens Obligated Group, 5.00%, 11/15/49 | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,295,385 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB: | | | | | | | | |
Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Thermal Service, 5.00%, 04/01/44 | | | 4,080 | | | | 5,160,710 | |
ThedaCare, Inc., 4.00%, 12/15/49 | | | 3,220 | | | | 3,786,205 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,242,300 | |
|
Wyoming — 0.6% | |
State of Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., Refunding RB, Series A (BAM), 5.00%, 01/01/42 | | | 1,120 | | | | 1,350,675 | |
Wyoming Community Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series 2 & 3, 4.05%, 12/01/38 | | | 2,215 | | | | 2,327,279 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,677,954 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds — 122.3% (Cost — $725,584,278) | | | | 803,361,191 | |
| | | | | |
|
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(f) — 31.3% | |
|
California — 2.8% | |
Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, Refunding, Consolidated Capital Assessment District No. 2 Bonds, 5.00%, 10/01/47 | | | 14,998 | | | | 18,514,595 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Colorado — 1.8% | |
City & County of Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue, Refunding ARB, Sub-System, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/43(g) | | $ | 6,504 | | | $ | 8,336,981 | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Commonspirit Health, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/49(g) | | | 3,285 | | | | 3,764,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,101,821 | |
|
Florida — 2.3% | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System, RB, (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/20(b) | | | 14,747 | | | | 15,101,079 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Illinois — 2.0% | |
State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 10,976 | | | | 13,158,886 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Louisiana — 2.9% | |
City of Shreveport Louisiana Water & Sewer Revenue, RB, Junior Lien, Series B (AGM): | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 12/01/44 | | | 5,542 | | | | 6,344,882 | |
4.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 11,133 | | | | 12,746,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,091,511 | |
|
Maryland — 2.0% | |
City of Baltimore Maryland, RB, Wastewater Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 4,898 | | | | 5,982,552 | |
Maryland Stadium Authority, RB, Construction and Revitalization Program, 5.00%, 05/01/47 | | | 5,509 | | | | 6,847,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,830,236 | |
|
Michigan — 2.5% | |
Michigan Finance Authority, RB(g): | | | | | | | | |
Mclaren Health Care, Series A, 4.00%, 02/15/44 | | | 6,646 | | | | 7,781,879 | |
Multi Model- McLaren Health Care, 4.00%, 02/15/47 | | | 7,434 | | | | 8,704,710 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,486,589 | |
|
New York — 1.6% | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51(g) | | | 10,001 | | | | 10,830,790 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Oregon — 0.2% | |
State of Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, RB, M/F Housing, Series A, AMT, 4.95%, 07/01/30 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,201,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Pennsylvania — 3.8% | |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, GO, 1st Series, 4.00%, 03/01/38(g) | | | 7,250 | | | | 8,608,723 | |
County of Lehigh Pennsylvania, Refunding RB, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 4.00%, 07/01/49(g) | | | 10,009 | | | | 11,539,780 | |
County of Westmoreland Pennsylvania Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, (BAM), 5.00%, 08/15/38 | | | 3,925 | | | | 4,697,597 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,846,100 | |
|
Texas — 5.3% | |
City of Houston Texas Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Rice University Project, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/20(b) | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,081,698 | |
County of Harris Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., Refunding RB, School Health Care System, Series B, 5.75%, 07/01/27(h) | | | 19,740 | | | | 24,453,123 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 34,534,821 | |
|
Virginia — 2.1% | |
County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, RB, Metrorail Parking System Project, 5.00%, 04/01/47(g) | | | 6,960 | | | | 8,558,016 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Sentara Healthcare, 5.00%, 11/01/40 | | | 5,002 | | | | 5,035,687 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,593,703 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
|
Washington — 2.0% | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/38 | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 13,245,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 31.3% (Cost — $185,767,532) | | | | 205,537,915 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 153.6% (Cost — $911,351,810) | | | | 1,008,899,106 | |
| | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
|
Short-Term Securities — 0.4% | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.97%(i)(j) | | | 2,803,087 | | | | 2,803,647 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 0.4% (Cost — $2,803,406) | | | | 2,803,647 | |
| | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 154.0% (Cost — $914,155,216) | | | | 1,011,702,753 | |
| |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.5)% | | | | (9,786,554 | ) |
| |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (15.4)% | | | | (101,049,177 | ) |
| |
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (37.1)% | | | | (243,800,000 | ) |
| | | | | |
| |
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0% | | | $ | 657,067,022 | |
| | | | | |
(a) | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(b) | U.S. Government securities held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(d) | Variable or floating rate security, which interest rate adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. |
(e) | When-issued security. |
(f) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(g) | All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between May 15, 2021 to August 1, 2027, is $32,616,516. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(h) | Security is collateralized by municipal bonds or U.S. Treasury obligations. |
(i) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
(j) | During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliate | | Shares Held at 08/31/19 | | | Net Activity | | | Shares Held at 02/29/20 | | | Value at 02/29/20 | | | Income | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) (a) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | | 16,623,641 | | | | (13,820,554 | ) | | | 2,803,087 | | | $ | 2,803,647 | | | $ | 33,830 | | | $ | (1,658 | ) | | $ | 1,902 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable. | |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 101 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | $ | 13,610 | | | $ | (171,779 | ) |
U.S. Long Treasury Bond | | | 227 | | | | 06/19/20 | | | | 38,647 | | | | (765,257 | ) |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 56 | | | | 06/30/20 | | | | 6,874 | | | | (65,410 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1,002,446 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) February 29, 2020 | | BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) |
Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure
As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,002,446 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,002,446 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss). | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,426,618 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,426,618 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (944,400 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (944,400 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
| | | | |
Futures contracts: | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | — | (a) |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | | 51,699,570 | |
| (a) | Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period. | |
For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Investments: | |
Long-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,008,899,106 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,008,899,106 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | 2,803,647 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,803,647 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 2,803,647 | | | $ | 1,008,899,106 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,011,702,753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(b) | |
Liabilities: | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (1,002,446 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,002,446 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision. | |
| (b) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Future contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Liabilities: | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | $ | — | | | $ | (100,737,488 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (100,737,488 | ) |
VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value | | | — | | | | (243,800,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (243,800,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | (344,537,488 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (344,537,488 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
February 29, 2020
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BBK | | | BAF | | | BYM | | | BLE | |
|
ASSETS | |
Investments at value — unaffiliated(a) | | $ | 293,205,140 | | | $ | 242,679,906 | | | $ | 686,877,262 | | | $ | 579,415,406 | |
Investments at value — affiliated(b) | | | 1,777,266 | | | | 1,094,204 | | | | 5,260,407 | | | | 10,936,129 | |
Cash pledged for futures contracts | | | 223,050 | | | | 168,800 | | | | 506,050 | | | | 337,800 | |
Receivables: | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 514,617 | | | | — | | | | 484,811 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 223 | | | | 250 | | | | 2,679 | | | | 7,881 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 2,840,294 | | | | 2,358,370 | | | | 6,664,278 | | | | 6,157,498 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,792 | | | | 1,557 | | | | 3,088 | | | | 2,911 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 298,047,765 | | | | 246,817,704 | | | | 699,313,764 | | | | 597,342,436 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
ACCRUED LIABILITIES | |
Payables: | |
Investments purchased | | | 2,192,350 | | | | 7,230,717 | | | | 6,256,791 | | | | 8,381,785 | |
Income dividend distributions — Common Shares | | | 573,501 | | | | 450,595 | | | | 1,267,501 | | | | 1,365,562 | |
Interest expense and fees | | | 66,186 | | | | 143,782 | | | | 386,736 | | | | 188,329 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 273,609 | | | | 211,287 | | | | 612,310 | | | | 518,412 | |
Trustees’ and Officer’s fees | | | 30,122 | | | | 22,167 | | | | 69,640 | | | | 63,015 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 75,514 | | | | 69,525 | | | | 102,445 | | | | 93,860 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 233,821 | | | | 174,785 | | | | 541,000 | | | | 346,930 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total accrued liabilities | | | 3,445,103 | | | | 8,302,858 | | | | 9,236,423 | | | | 10,957,893 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
OTHER LIABILITIES | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | | 33,442,766 | | | | 56,448,869 | | | | 127,922,497 | | | | 69,294,759 | |
VMTP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share(c)(d) | | | 79,900,000 | | | | 42,200,000 | | | | 137,200,000 | | | | 151,300,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total other liabilities | | | 113,342,766 | | | | 98,648,869 | | | | 265,122,497 | | | | 220,594,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 116,787,869 | | | | 106,951,727 | | | | 274,358,920 | | | | 231,552,652 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | $ | 181,259,896 | | | $ | 139,865,977 | | | $ | 424,954,844 | | | $ | 365,789,784 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS CONSIST OF | |
Paid-in capital(e)(f)(g) | | $ | 149,545,188 | | | $ | 124,019,631 | | | $ | 362,795,037 | | | $ | 325,161,855 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 31,714,708 | | | | 15,846,346 | | | | 62,159,807 | | | | 40,627,929 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | $ | 181,259,896 | | | $ | 139,865,977 | | | $ | 424,954,844 | | | $ | 365,789,784 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value per Common share | | $ | 17.23 | | | $ | 15.99 | | | $ | 16.09 | | | $ | 15.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
(a) Investments at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 259,866,788 | | | $ | 221,958,548 | | | $ | 613,061,910 | | | $ | 529,007,801 | |
(b) Investments at cost — affiliated | | $ | 1,777,266 | | | $ | 1,094,204 | | | $ | 5,260,367 | | | $ | 10,935,559 | |
(c) Preferred Shares outstanding, par value $0.001 per share | | | 799 | | | | 422 | | | | 1,372 | | | | 1,513 | |
(d) Preferred Shares authorized | | | unlimited | | | | unlimited | | | | unlimited | | | | unlimited | |
(e) Par value per Common Shares | | $ | 0.001 | | | $ | 0.001 | | | $ | 0.001 | | | $ | 0.001 | |
(f) Common Shares outstanding | | | 10,522,957 | | | | 8,749,418 | | | | 26,406,273 | | | | 23,544,171 | |
(g) Common Shares authorized | | | unlimited | | | | unlimited | | | | unlimited | | | | unlimited | |
See notes to financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited) (continued)
February 29, 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | MFL | | | MVF | |
|
ASSETS | |
Investments at value — unaffiliated(a) | | $ | 949,531,934 | | | $ | 1,008,899,106 | |
Investments at value — affiliated(b) | | | 425,013 | | | | 2,803,647 | |
Cash | | | 15,231 | | | | — | |
Cash pledged for futures contracts | | | 684,150 | | | | 799,500 | |
Receivables: | |
Investments sold | | | 36,209,432 | | | | 4,456,899 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 2,998 | | | | 3,283 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 10,083,123 | | | | 11,086,095 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 2,734 | | | | 2,202 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 996,954,615 | | | | 1,028,050,732 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
ACCRUED LIABILITIES | |
Payables: | |
Investments purchased | | | 28,970,069 | | | | 22,048,870 | |
Income dividend distributions — Common Shares | | | 1,724,277 | | | | 2,172,018 | |
Interest expense and fees | | | 276,626 | | | | 311,689 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 789,105 | | | | 805,836 | |
Trustees’ and Officer’s fees | | | 284,638 | | | | 129,364 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 151,964 | | | | 150,117 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 726,114 | | | | 828,328 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total accrued liabilities | | | 32,922,793 | | | | 26,446,222 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
OTHER LIABILITIES | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | | 105,978,045 | | | | 100,737,488 | |
VRDP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share, net of deferred offering costs(c)(d) | | | 274,238,531 | | | | — | |
VMTP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share(c)(d) | | | — | | | | 243,800,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total other liabilities | | | 380,216,576 | | | | 344,537,488 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 413,139,369 | | | | 370,983,710 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | $ | 583,815,246 | | | $ | 657,067,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS CONSIST OF | |
Paid-in capital(e)(f)(g) | | $ | 513,574,337 | | | $ | 577,197,773 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 70,240,909 | | | | 79,869,249 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | $ | 583,815,246 | | | $ | 657,067,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value per Common Share | | $ | 15.41 | | | $ | 10.13 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
(a) Investments at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 870,870,817 | | | $ | 911,351,810 | |
(b) Investments at cost — affiliated | | $ | 425,013 | | | $ | 2,803,406 | |
(c) Preferred Shares outstanding, par value $0.10 per share | | | 2,746 | | | | 2,438 | |
(d) Preferred Shares authorized | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 10,000,000 | |
(e) Par value per Common Shares | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
(f) Common Shares outstanding | | | 37,896,208 | | | | 64,836,371 | |
(g) Common Shares authorized | | | unlimited | | | | 150,000,000 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BBK | | | BAF | | | BYM | | | BLE | |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME | |
Dividends — affiliated | | $ | 4,852 | | | $ | 1,461 | | | $ | 17,051 | | | $ | 40,172 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 5,892,824 | | | | 4,513,404 | | | | 12,899,536 | | | | 12,250,813 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 5,897,676 | | | | 4,514,865 | | | | 12,916,587 | | | | 12,290,985 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
EXPENSES | |
Investment advisory | | | 927,579 | | | | 635,247 | | | | 1,838,157 | | | | 1,547,303 | |
Accounting services | | | 27,655 | | | | 24,677 | | | | 35,245 | | | | 35,245 | |
Professional | | | 26,028 | | | | 25,323 | | | | 33,091 | | | | 32,179 | |
Rating agency | | | 22,046 | | | | 22,045 | | | | 22,047 | | | | 22,047 | |
Transfer agent | | | 12,252 | | | | 10,496 | | | | 20,457 | | | | 18,042 | |
Trustees and Officer | | | 5,384 | | | | 4,398 | | | | 11,648 | | | | 9,996 | |
Custodian | | | 4,973 | | | | 7,711 | | | | 7,419 | | | | 3,604 | |
Registration | | | 4,509 | | | | 4,506 | | | | 4,880 | | | | 4,330 | |
Printing | | | 4,212 | | | | 3,954 | | | | 5,099 | | | | 4,852 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 4,381 | | | | 4,260 | | | | 5,203 | | | | 5,109 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs | | | 1,039,019 | | | | 742,617 | | | | 1,983,246 | | | | 1,682,707 | |
Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs(a) | | | 1,128,342 | | | | 942,938 | | | | 2,574,026 | | | | 2,144,006 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,167,361 | | | | 1,685,555 | | | | 4,557,272 | | | | 3,826,713 | |
Less fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager | | | (107,477 | ) | | | (133 | ) | | | (1,586 | ) | | | (3,574 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | 2,059,884 | | | | 1,685,422 | | | | 4,555,686 | | | | 3,823,139 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 3,837,792 | | | | 2,829,443 | | | | 8,360,901 | | | | 8,467,846 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | |
Futures contracts | | | (466,370 | ) | | | (372,684 | ) | | | (1,042,481 | ) | | | (518,947 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | (95 | ) | | | (79 | ) | | | (118 | ) | | | 471 | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 181,448 | | | | 363,346 | | | | 802,006 | | | | 646,748 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (285,017 | ) | | | (9,417 | ) | | | (240,593 | ) | | | 128,272 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Futures contracts | | | (246,962 | ) | | | (187,429 | ) | | | (568,874 | ) | | | (370,030 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40 | | | | 1,104 | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 4,365,316 | | | | 2,711,438 | | | | 9,880,900 | | | | 8,928,986 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 4,118,354 | | | | 2,524,009 | | | | 9,312,066 | | | | 8,560,060 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 3,833,337 | | | | 2,514,592 | | | | 9,071,473 | | | | 8,688,332 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 7,671,129 | | | $ | 5,344,035 | | | $ | 17,432,374 | | | $ | 17,156,178 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Related to TOB Trusts, VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares. |
See notes to financial statements.
Statements of Operations (unaudited) (continued)
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | MFL | | | MVF | |
|
INVESTMENT INCOME | |
Dividends — affiliated | | $ | 19,229 | | | $ | 33,830 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 16,968,978 | | | | 19,427,520 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 16,988,207 | | | | 19,461,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
EXPENSES | |
Investment advisory | | | 2,559,383 | | | | 2,428,622 | |
Accounting services | | | 63,010 | | | | 65,654 | |
Professional | | | 42,518 | | | | 43,286 | |
Transfer agent | | | 24,167 | | | | 27,547 | |
Rating agency | | | 22,050 | | | | 22,049 | |
Liquidity fees | | | 13,940 | | | | — | |
Remarketing fees on Preferred Shares | | | 13,687 | | | | — | |
Registration | | | 7,002 | | | | 11,405 | |
Trustees and Officer | | | 6,743 | | | | 17,016 | |
Custodian | | | 4,756 | | | | 4,187 | |
Printing | | | 5,484 | | | | 5,931 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,808 | | | | 7,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs | | | 2,768,548 | | | | 2,632,770 | |
Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs(a) | | | 3,695,480 | | | | 3,524,612 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 6,464,028 | | | | 6,157,382 | |
Less fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager | | | (199,547 | ) | | | (3,055 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | 6,264,481 | | | | 6,154,327 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 10,723,726 | | | | 13,307,023 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | |
Futures contracts | | | (719,617 | ) | | | (1,426,618 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | (438 | ) | | | (1,658 | ) |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 3,978,381 | | | | 888,506 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 3,258,326 | | | | (539,770 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Futures contracts | | | (766,356 | ) | | | (944,400 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 5 | | | | 1,902 | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 14,604,137 | | | | 21,184,235 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 13,837,786 | | | | 20,241,737 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 17,096,112 | | | | 19,701,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 27,819,838 | | | $ | 33,008,990 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | Related to TOB Trusts, VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BBK | | | | | | BAF | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 08/31/19 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 08/31/19 | |
| |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | |
| |
OPERATIONS | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,837,792 | | | $ | 6,872,366 | | | | | | | $ | 2,829,443 | | | $ | 5,709,453 | |
Net realized loss | | | (285,017 | ) | | | (1,811,757 | ) | | | | | | | (9,417 | ) | | | (922,047 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 4,118,354 | | | | 13,838,815 | | | | | | | | 2,524,009 | | | | 8,435,693 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations | | | 7,671,129 | | | | 18,899,424 | | | | | | | | 5,344,035 | | | | 13,223,099 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to Common Shareholders | | | (3,441,007 | ) | | | (7,948,273 | ) | | | | | | | (2,703,570 | ) | | | (6,019,600 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders | | | 4,230,122 | | | | 10,951,151 | | | | | | | | 2,640,465 | | | | 7,203,499 | |
Beginning of period | | | 177,029,774 | | | | 166,078,623 | | | | | | | | 137,225,512 | | | | 130,022,013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 181,259,896 | | | $ | 177,029,774 | | | | | | | $ | 139,865,977 | | | $ | 137,225,512 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
See notes to financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BYM | | | | | | BLE | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 08/31/19 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 08/31/19 | |
|
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | |
|
OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income | | $ | 8,360,901 | | | $ | 16,163,564 | | | | | | | $ | 8,467,846 | | | $ | 16,652,798 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (240,593 | ) | | | (4,197,389 | ) | | | | | | | 128,272 | | | | (2,843,168 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 9,312,066 | | | | 31,612,385 | | | | | | | | 8,560,060 | | | | 16,739,939 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations | | | 17,432,374 | | | | 43,578,560 | | | | | | | | 17,156,178 | | | | 30,549,569 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(a) | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to Common Shareholders | | | (7,605,007 | )(b) | | | (16,599,960 | ) | | | | | | | (8,191,654 | ) | | | (16,376,933 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reinvestment of common distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | 176,517 | | | | 38,608 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | |
Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders | | | 9,827,367 | | | | 26,978,600 | | | | | | | | 9,141,041 | | | | 14,211,244 | |
Beginning of period | | | 415,127,477 | | | | 388,148,877 | | | | | | | | 356,648,743 | | | | 342,437,499 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 424,954,844 | | | $ | 415,127,477 | | | | | | | $ | 365,789,784 | | | $ | 356,648,743 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | MFL | | | | | | MVF | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 08/31/19 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 08/31/19 | |
| |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | |
| |
OPERATIONS | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 10,723,726 | | | $ | 22,233,643 | | | | | | | $ | 13,307,023 | | | $ | 28,718,159 | |
Net realized gain | | | 3,258,326 | | | | 2,226,310 | | | | | | | | (539,770 | ) | | | (4,769,186 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 13,837,786 | | | | 32,059,502 | | | | | | | | 20,241,737 | | | | 37,783,965 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations | | | 27,819,838 | | | | 56,519,455 | | | | | | | | 33,008,990 | | | | 61,732,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to Common Shareholders | | | (10,345,665 | ) | | | (24,253,573 | ) | | | | | | | (13,578,292 | )(b) | | | (30,068,516 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders | | | 17,474,173 | | | | 32,265,882 | | | | | | | | 19,430,698 | | | | 31,664,422 | |
Beginning of period | | | 566,341,073 | | | | 534,075,191 | | | | | | | | 637,636,324 | | | | 605,971,902 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 583,815,246 | | | $ | 566,341,073 | | | | | | | $ | 657,067,022 | | | $ | 637,636,324 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
See notes to financial statements.
Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BBK | | | BAF | | | BYM | | | BLE | |
| | | | |
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 7,671,129 | | | $ | 5,344,035 | | | $ | 17,432,374 | | | $ | 17,156,178 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments | | | 8,957,793 | | | | 21,235,617 | | | | 25,710,788 | | | | 47,662,409 | |
Purchases of long-term investments | | | (11,502,178 | ) | | | (23,345,851 | ) | | | (30,979,192 | ) | | | (54,472,098 | ) |
Net proceeds from sales (purchases) of short-term securities | | | (1,769,559 | ) | | | (627,268 | ) | | | (4,288,430 | ) | | | (3,822,905 | ) |
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments and other fees | | | 2,935 | | | | 571,324 | | | | 419,999 | | | | 543,066 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (181,353 | ) | | | (363,267 | ) | | | (801,888 | ) | | | (647,219 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (4,365,316 | ) | | | (2,711,438 | ) | | | (9,880,940 | ) | | | (8,930,090 | ) |
| | | | |
(Increase) Decrease in Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 87 | | | | 435 | | | | (1,395 | ) | | | 635 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 38,356 | | | | (30,449 | ) | | | 45,554 | | | | 261,597 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 25,549 | | | | 25,643 | | | | 25,310 | | | | 24,938 | |
| | | | |
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense and fees | | | (10,358 | ) | | | (36,026 | ) | | | (98,670 | ) | | | (70,190 | ) |
Investment advisory fees | | | 134,916 | | | | 102,816 | | | | 300,477 | | | | 254,038 | |
Trustees’ and Officer’s fees | | | (1,338 | ) | | | (974 | ) | | | (3,092 | ) | | | (2,792 | ) |
Other accrued expenses | | | (50,539 | ) | | | (42,179 | ) | | | (64,142 | ) | | | (60,094 | ) |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 229,883 | | | | 172,441 | | | | 529,469 | | | | 342,055 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | (819,993 | ) | | | 294,859 | | | | (1,653,778 | ) | | | (1,760,472 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders | | | (3,441,007 | ) | | | (2,703,570 | ) | | | (7,605,007 | ) | | | (8,014,457 | ) |
Repayments of TOB Trust Certificates | | | — | | | | (20,680 | ) | | | (719,542 | ) | | | (6,890,000 | ) |
Proceeds from TOB Trust Certificates | | | 4,248,500 | | | | 2,440,000 | | | | 9,916,498 | | | | 16,665,890 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash (provided by) used for financing activities | | | 807,493 | | | | (284,250 | ) | | | 1,591,949 | | | | 1,761,433 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
CASH | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in restricted and unrestricted cash | | | (12,500 | ) | | | 10,609 | | | | (61,829 | ) | | | 961 | |
Restricted and unrestricted cash at beginning of period | | | 235,550 | | | | 158,191 | | | | 567,879 | | | | 336,839 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Restricted and unrestricted cash at end of period | | $ | 223,050 | | | $ | 168,800 | | | $ | 506,050 | | | $ | 337,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest expense | | $ | 1,138,700 | | | $ | 978,964 | | | $ | 2,672,696 | | | $ | 2,214,196 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares issued in reinvestment of distributions paid to Common Shareholders | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 176,517 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
RECONCILIATION OF RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED CASH AT THE END OF PERIOD TO THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 223,050 | | | | 168,800 | | | | 506,050 | | | | 337,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 223,050 | | | $ | 168,800 | | | $ | 506,050 | | | $ | 337,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
RECONCILIATION OF RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD TO THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 54,500 | | | $ | 36,391 | | | $ | 130,829 | | | $ | 78,039 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 181,050 | | | | 121,800 | | | | 437,050 | | | | 258,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 235,550 | | | $ | 158,191 | | | $ | 567,879 | | | $ | 336,839 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (continued)
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | MFL | | | MVF | |
| | |
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 27,819,838 | | | $ | 33,008,990 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments | | | 146,117,728 | | | | 64,499,270 | |
Purchases of long-term investments | | | (162,149,834 | ) | | | (77,650,237 | ) |
Net proceeds from sales (purchases) of short-term securities | | | 2,830,647 | | | | 13,821,901 | |
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments and other fees | | | 3,293,430 | | | | 1,888,390 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (3,977,943 | ) | | | (886,848 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (14,604,142 | ) | | | (21,186,137 | ) |
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(Increase) Decrease in Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 476 | | | | 12,978 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 22,803 | | | | (691,551 | ) |
Prepaid expenses | | | 27,628 | | | | 31,288 | |
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Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | |
Interest expense and fees | | | (64,184 | ) | | | (111,576 | ) |
Investment advisory fees | | | 384,595 | | | | 392,251 | |
Trustees’ and Officer’s fees | | | (29,706 | ) | | | (19,326 | ) |
Other accrued expenses | | | (103,562 | ) | | | (105,296 | ) |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 715,495 | | | | 822,984 | |
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | 283,269 | | | | 13,827,081 | |
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CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders | | | (10,345,665 | ) | | | (13,707,965 | ) |
Repayments of TOB Trust Certificates | | | — | | | | (6,399,835 | ) |
Proceeds from TOB Trust Certificates | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 6,674,001 | |
Amortization of deferred offering costs | | | 8,446 | | | | — | |
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Net cash (provided by) used for financing activities | | | (337,219 | ) | | | (13,433,799 | ) |
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CASH | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in restricted and unrestricted cash | | | (53,950 | ) | | | 393,282 | |
Restricted and unrestricted cash at beginning of period | | | 753,331 | | | | 406,218 | |
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Restricted and unrestricted cash at end of period | | $ | 699,381 | | | $ | 799,500 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest expense | | $ | 3,751,218 | | | $ | 3,636,188 | |
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RECONCILIATION OF RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED CASH AT THE END OF PERIOD TO THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 15,231 | | | $ | — | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 684,150 | | | | 799,500 | |
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| | $ | 699,381 | | | $ | 799,500 | |
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RECONCILIATION OF RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD TO THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 174,181 | | | $ | 94,718 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 579,150 | | | | 311,500 | |
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| | $ | 753,331 | | | $ | 406,218 | |
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See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | BBK | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended August 31, | |
| | | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.82 | | | | | | | $ | 15.78 | | | $ | 16.32 | | | $ | 17.89 | | | $ | 16.49 | | | $ | 16.54 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 0.36 | | | | | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.90 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.38 | | | | | | | | 1.15 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | 1.42 | | | | 0.03 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 0.74 | | | | | | | | 1.80 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 2.31 | | | | 0.93 | |
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Distributions to Common Shareholders(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | — | | | | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
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Total distributions to Common Shareholders | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 17.23 | | | | | | | $ | 16.82 | | | $ | 15.78 | | | $ | 16.32 | | | $ | 17.89 | | | $ | 16.49 | |
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Market price, end of period | | $ | 15.94 | | | | | | | $ | 15.95 | | | $ | 14.35 | | | $ | 15.99 | | | $ | 18.22 | | | $ | 15.23 | |
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Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 4.58 | %(d) | | | | | | | 12.35 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | (1.44 | )% | | | 14.53 | % | | | 5.96 | % |
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Based on market price | | | 2.02 | %(d) | | | | | | | 17.16 | % | | | (5.45 | )% | | | (5.18 | )% | | | 26.29 | % | | | 3.83 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 2.48 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.49 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly | | | 2.36 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.77 | % | | | 2.49 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f) | | | 1.07 | %(e) | | | | | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | % |
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Net investment income to Common Shareholders | | | 4.40 | %(e) | | | | | | | 4.13 | % | | | 4.39 | % | | | 4.55 | % | | | 5.18 | % | | | 5.41 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000) | | $ | 181,260 | | | | | | | $ | 177,030 | | | $ | 166,079 | | | $ | 171,705 | | | $ | 188,107 | | | $ | 173,363 | |
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VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000) | | $ | 79,900 | | | | | | | $ | 79,900 | | | $ | 79,900 | | | $ | 79,900 | | | $ | 79,900 | | | $ | 79,900 | |
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Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period | | $ | 326,858 | | | | | | | $ | 321,564 | | | $ | 307,858 | | | $ | 314,899 | | | $ | 335,428 | | | $ | 316,975 | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) | | $ | 33,443 | | | | | | | $ | 29,194 | | | $ | 23,232 | | | $ | 22,404 | | | $ | 25,054 | | | $ | 19,495 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 3 | % | | | | | | | 19 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 46 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 34 | % |
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(a) | Based on average Common Shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
(d) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | BAF | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended August 31, | |
| | | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.68 | | | | | | | $ | 14.86 | | | $ | 15.69 | | | $ | 16.56 | | | $ | 15.80 | | | $ | 15.97 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 0.32 | | | | | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.30 | | | | | | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.18 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 0.62 | | | | | | | | 1.51 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.58 | | | | 0.65 | |
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Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.99 | | | | | | | $ | 15.68 | | | $ | 14.86 | | | $ | 15.69 | | | $ | 16.56 | | | $ | 15.80 | |
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Market price, end of period | | $ | 14.36 | | | | | | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 13.54 | | | $ | 15.11 | | | $ | 15.79 | | | $ | 13.89 | |
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Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 4.17 | %(d) | | | | | | | 10.96 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | 10.57 | % | | | 4.71 | % |
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Based on market price | | | 0.95 | %(d) | | | | | | | 12.85 | % | | | (5.22 | )% | | | 1.15 | % | | | 19.92 | % | | | 3.68 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 2.50 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.82 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.50 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly | | | 2.50 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.82 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.50 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f) | | | 1.10 | %(e) | | | | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
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Net investment income to Common Shareholders | | | 4.19 | %(e) | | | | | | | 4.38 | % | | | 4.84 | % | | | 5.06 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 5.16 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000) | | $ | 139,866 | | | | | | | $ | 137,226 | | | $ | 130,022 | | | $ | 137,264 | | | $ | 144,927 | | | $ | 138,203 | |
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VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000) | | $ | 42,200 | | | | | | | $ | 42,200 | | | $ | 42,200 | | | $ | 42,200 | | | $ | 42,200 | | | $ | 42,200 | |
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Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period | | $ | 431,436 | | | | | | | $ | 425,179 | | | $ | 408,109 | | | $ | 425,270 | | | $ | 443,429 | | | $ | 427,495 | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) | | $ | 56,449 | | | | | | | $ | 54,030 | | | $ | 49,192 | | | $ | 44,937 | | | $ | 42,089 | | | $ | 33,470 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 9 | % | | | | | | | 36 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 13 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average Common Shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
(d) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | BYM | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended August 31, | |
| | | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.72 | | | | | | | $ | 14.70 | | | $ | 15.32 | | | $ | 16.22 | | | $ | 15.21 | | | $ | 15.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.32 | | | | | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.84 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.34 | | | | | | | | 1.04 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.33 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 0.66 | | | | | | | | 1.65 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 1.84 | | | | 0.51 | |
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Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b) | | | (0.29 | )(c) | | | | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.09 | | | | | | | $ | 15.72 | | | $ | 14.70 | | | $ | 15.32 | | | $ | 16.22 | | | $ | 15.21 | |
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Market price, end of period | | $ | 14.39 | | | | | | | $ | 14.19 | | | $ | 13.09 | | | $ | 14.84 | | | $ | 15.55 | | | $ | 13.67 | |
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Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 4.44 | %(e) | | | | | | | 12.12 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | (0.30 | )% | | | 12.71 | % | | | 3.85 | % |
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Based on market price | | | 3.48 | %(e) | | | | | | | 13.66 | % | | | (7.34 | )% | | | 0.74 | % | | | 20.23 | % | | | 4.03 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 2.23 | %(f) | | | | | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.47 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly | | | 2.23 | %(f) | | | | | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.47 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(g) | | | 0.97 | %(f) | | | | | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
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Net investment income to Common Shareholders | | | 4.09 | %(f) | | | | | | | 4.13 | % | | | 4.50 | % | | | 4.95 | % | | | 5.19 | % | | | 5.42 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000) | | $ | 424,955 | | | | | | | $ | 415,127 | | | $ | 388,149 | | | $ | 404,474 | | | $ | 428,389 | | | $ | 401,536 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000) | | $ | 137,200 | | | | | | | $ | 137,200 | | | $ | 137,200 | | | $ | 137,200 | | | $ | 137,200 | | | $ | 137,200 | |
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Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period | | $ | 409,734 | | | | | | | $ | 402,571 | | | $ | 382,907 | | | $ | 394,806 | | | $ | 412,237 | | | $ | 392,665 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) | | $ | 127,922 | | | | | | | $ | 118,726 | | | $ | 111,781 | | | $ | 101,288 | | | $ | 100,250 | | | $ | 101,818 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 4 | % | | | | | | | 15 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 12 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average Common Shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
(d) | Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(g) | Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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68 | | 2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BLE | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended August 31, | |
| | | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.16 | | | | | | | $ | 14.55 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 16.12 | | | $ | 15.25 | | | $ | 15.48 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 0.36 | | | | | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.92 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.37 | | | | | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.19 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 0.73 | | | | | | | | 1.31 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.80 | | | | 0.73 | |
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Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.54 | | | | | | | $ | 15.16 | | | $ | 14.55 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 16.12 | | | $ | 15.25 | |
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Market price, end of period | | $ | 14.78 | | | | | | | $ | 15.48 | | | $ | 13.77 | | | $ | 15.45 | | | $ | 16.34 | | | $ | 14.18 | |
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Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 4.90 | %(d) | | | | | | | 9.52 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | (0.18 | )% | | | 12.21 | % | | | 5.01 | % |
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Based on market price | | | (2.29 | )%(d) | | | | | | | 18.17 | % | | | (5.82 | )% | | | 0.29 | % | | | 22.33 | % | | | 2.83 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 2.17 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.32 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly | | | 2.17 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f) | | | 0.95 | %(e) | | | | | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % |
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Net investment income to Common Shareholders | | | 4.81 | %(e) | | | | | | | 4.86 | % | | | 5.12 | % | | | 5.47 | % | | | 5.90 | % | | | 5.94 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000) | | $ | 365,790 | | | | | | | $ | 356,649 | | | $ | 342,437 | | | $ | 356,901 | | | $ | 378,572 | | | $ | 357,868 | |
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VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000) | | $ | 151,300 | | | | | | | $ | 151,300 | | | $ | 151,300 | | | $ | 151,300 | | | $ | 151,300 | | | $ | 151,300 | |
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Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period | | $ | 341,765 | | | | | | | $ | 335,723 | | | $ | 326,330 | | | $ | 335,890 | | | $ | 350,213 | | | $ | 336,529 | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) | | $ | 69,295 | | | | | | | $ | 59,519 | | | $ | 67,497 | | | $ | 71,274 | | | $ | 77,130 | | | $ | 68,692 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 9 | % | | | | | | | 18 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 10 | % |
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(a) | Based on average Common Shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
(d) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | MFL | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended August 31, | |
| | | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.94 | | | | | | | $ | 14.09 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 15.86 | | | $ | 15.18 | | | $ | 15.46 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 0.28 | | | | | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.89 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.46 | | | | | | | | 0.90 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 0.68 | | | | (0.31 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 0.74 | | | | | | | | 1.49 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 1.54 | | | | 0.58 | |
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Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.41 | | | | | | | $ | 14.94 | | | $ | 14.09 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 15.86 | | | $ | 15.18 | |
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Market price, end of period | | $ | 13.75 | | | | | | | $ | 13.60 | | | $ | 12.73 | | | $ | 15.03 | | | $ | 15.86 | | | $ | 14.06 | |
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Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 5.24 | %(d) | | | | | | | 11.42 | % | | | (0.05 | )% | | | (0.34 | )% | | | 10.56 | % | | | 4.29 | % |
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Based on market price | | | 3.15 | %(d) | | | | | | | 12.27 | % | | | (10.42 | )% | | | 0.46 | % | | | 19.37 | % | | | 7.28 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 2.32 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.67 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.54 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly | | | 2.24 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.49 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f)(g) | | | 0.92 | %(e) | | | | | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
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Net investment income to Common Shareholders | | | 3.84 | %(e) | | | | | | | 4.15 | % | | | 4.91 | % | | | 5.22 | % | | | 5.54 | % | | | 5.73 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000) | | $ | 583,815 | | | | | | | $ | 566,341 | | | $ | 534,075 | | | $ | 564,383 | | | $ | 599,930 | | | $ | 573,885 | |
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VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000) | | $ | 274,600 | | | | | | | $ | 274,600 | | | $ | 274,600 | | | $ | 274,600 | | | $ | 274,600 | | | $ | 274,600 | |
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Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period | | $ | 312,606 | | | | | | | $ | 306,242 | | | $ | 294,492 | | | $ | 305,529 | | | $ | 318,474 | | | $ | 308,990 | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) | | $ | 105,978 | | | | | | | $ | 95,978 | | | $ | 114,546 | | | $ | 123,111 | | | $ | 131,279 | | | $ | 85,502 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 19 | % | | | | | | | 52 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 13 | % |
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(a) | Based on average Common Shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
(d) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(g) | The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were as follows: |
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| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended August 31, | |
| | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
Expense ratios | | | 0.91 | % | | | | | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.94 | % |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | MVF | |
| | Six Months Ended 02/29/20 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended August 31, | |
| | | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.83 | | | | | | | $ | 9.35 | | | $ | 9.75 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | $ | 10.27 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 0.21 | | | | | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.62 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.30 | | | | | | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.21 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 0.51 | | | | | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.41 | |
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Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b) | | | (0.21 | )(c) | | | | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.13 | | | | | | | $ | 9.83 | | | $ | 9.35 | | | $ | 9.75 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 10.04 | |
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Market price, end of period | | $ | 9.24 | | | | | | | $ | 9.49 | | | $ | 8.81 | | | $ | 9.84 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 9.65 | |
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Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 5.41 | %(e) | | | | | | | 10.76 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | (0.38 | )% | | | 9.96 | % | | | 4.27 | % |
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Based on market price | | | (0.40 | )%(e) | | | | | | | 13.47 | % | | | (5.22 | )% | | | (3.10 | )% | | | 18.70 | % | | | 4.71 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1.96 | %(f) | | | | | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.43 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly | | | 1.96 | %(f) | | | | | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.43 | % |
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Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(g) | | | 0.84 | %(f) | | | | | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | % |
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Net investment income to Common Shareholders | | | 4.24 | %(f) | | | | | | | 4.74 | % | | | 5.35 | % | | | 5.71 | % | | | 5.95 | % | | | 6.03 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000) | | $ | 657,067 | | | | | | | $ | 637,636 | | | $ | 605,972 | | | $ | 630,489 | | | $ | 667,589 | | | $ | 642,889 | |
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VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000) | | $ | 243,800 | | | | | | | $ | 243,800 | | | $ | 243,800 | | | $ | 243,800 | | | $ | 243,800 | | | $ | 243,800 | |
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Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period | | $ | 369,511 | | | | | | | $ | 361,541 | | | $ | 348,553 | | | $ | 358,609 | | | $ | 373,827 | | | $ | 363,695 | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) | | $ | 100,737 | | | | | | | $ | 100,463 | | | $ | 112,817 | | | $ | 139,989 | | | $ | 161,957 | | | $ | 148,867 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 7 | % | | | | | | | 31 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 18 | % |
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(a) | Based on average Common Shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
(d) | Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(g) | Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as closed-end management investment companies and are referred to herein collectively as the “Trusts”, or individually as a “Trust”:
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Trust Name | | Herein Referred To As | | Organized | | Diversification Classification |
BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust | | BBK | | Delaware | | Diversified |
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust | | BAF | | Delaware | | Diversified |
BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust | | BYM | | Delaware | | Diversified |
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II | | BLE | | Delaware | | Diversified |
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund | | MFL | | Massachusetts | | Diversified |
BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. | | MVF | | Maryland | | Diversified |
The Boards of Trustees and Boards of Directors of the Trusts are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board of Trustees” or the “Board,” and the trustees thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Trustees”. The Trusts determine and make available for publication the net asset values (“NAVs”) of their Common Shares on a daily basis.
The Trusts, together with certain other registered investment companies advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”) or its affiliates, are included in a complex of non-index fixed-income mutual funds and all BlackRock-advised closed-end funds referred to as the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex.
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Trust is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:
Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized on an accrual basis.
Segregation and Collateralization: In cases where a Trust enters into certain investments (e.g., futures contracts) or certain borrowings (e.g., TOB Trust transactions) that would be treated as “senior securities” for 1940 Act purposes, a Trust may segregate or designate on its books and records cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to the amount of its future obligations under such investments or borrowings. Doing so allows the investment or borrowings to be excluded from treatment as a “senior security.” Furthermore, if required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Trusts may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments or obligations.
Distributions: Distributions from net investment income are declared monthly and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend date and made at least annually. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions to Preferred Shareholders are accrued and determined as described in Note 10.
Deferred Compensation Plan: Under the Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by each Trust’s Board, the trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act (“Independent Trustees”), may defer a portion of their annual complex-wide compensation. Deferred amounts earn an approximate return as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in common shares of certain funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex selected by the Independent Trustees. This has the same economic effect for the Independent Trustees as if the Independent Trustees had invested the deferred amounts directly in certain funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex.
The Plan is not funded and obligations thereunder represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Trust, as applicable. Deferred compensation liabilities are included in the Trustees’ and Officer’s fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will remain as a liability of the Trusts until such amounts are distributed in accordance with the Plan.
Recent Accounting Standards: The Trusts have adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 to amend the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Under the new standard, the Trusts have changed the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities with non-contingent call features to the earliest call date. In accordance with the transition provisions of the standard, the Trusts applied the amendments on a modified retrospective basis beginning with the fiscal period ended February 29, 2020. The adjusted cost basis of securities at August 31, 2019 are as follows:
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BBK | | $ | 254,959,342 | |
BAF | | | 213,803,733 | |
BYM | | | 600,981,763 | |
BLE | | | 521,309,639 | |
MFL | | | 871,235,972 | |
MVF | | | 895,745,721 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
This change in accounting policy has been made to comply with the newly issued accounting standard and had no impact on accumulated earnings (loss) or the net asset value of the Trusts.
Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, a Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. A Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against a Trust, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.
Other: Expenses directly related to a Trust are charged to that Trust. Other operating expenses shared by several funds, including other funds managed by the Manager, are prorated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods.
3. | INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
Investment Valuation Policies: The Trusts’ investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (or if the reporting date falls on a day the NYSE is closed, investments are valued at fair value as of the period end). U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price the Trusts would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Trusts determine the fair values of their financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.
Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Trust’s assets and liabilities:
| • | | Municipal investments (including commitments to purchase such investments on a “when-issued” basis) are valued on the basis of prices provided by dealers or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments and information with respect to various relationships between investments. |
| • | | Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds are valued at NAV each business day. |
| • | | Futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price. |
If events (e.g., a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investments, or in the event that the application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee will include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Trust might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.
Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
| • | | Level 1 — Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Trust has the ability to access |
| • | | Level 2 — Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market–corroborated inputs) |
| • | | Level 3 — Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the BlackRock Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) |
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds. There may not be a secondary market, and/or there are a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investments and derivative financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
4. | SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS |
Zero-Coupon Bonds: Zero-coupon bonds are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. These bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than other debt obligations of similar maturity which provide for regular interest payments.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Forward Commitments, When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities: Certain funds may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. A fund may purchase securities under such conditions with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, a fund may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, a fund is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, a fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. In the event of default by the counterparty, a fund’s maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions.
Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOB Trusts: Certain funds leverage their assets through the use of “TOB Trust” transactions. The funds transfer municipal bonds into a special purpose trust (a “TOB Trust”). A TOB Trust issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate interests (“TOB Trust Certificates”), which are sold to third party investors, and residual inverse floating rate interests (“TOB Residuals”), which are issued to the participating funds that contributed the municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. The TOB Trust Certificates have interest rates that reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender such certificates to the TOB Trust for redemption at par and any accrued interest at each reset date. The TOB Residuals held by a fund provide the fund with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. The funds may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. Other funds managed by the investment adviser may also contribute municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which a fund has contributed bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residuals will be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust.
TOB Trusts are supported by a liquidity facility provided by a third party bank or other financial institution (the “Liquidity Provider”) that allows the holders of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day. The tendered TOB Trust Certificates are remarketed by a Remarketing Agent. In the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Trust Certificates. Any loans made by the Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased TOB Trust Certificates held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on number of days the loan is outstanding.
The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of a fund, upon the occurrence of a termination event as defined in the TOB Trust agreement. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the Remarketing Agent and the Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, TOB Trust Certificates holders will be paid before the TOB Residuals holders (i.e., the Trusts) whereas in other termination events, TOB Trust Certificates holders and TOB Residuals holders will be paid pro rata.
While a fund’s investment policies and restrictions expressly permit investments in inverse floating rate securities, such as TOB Residuals, they restrict the ability of a fund to borrow money for purposes of making investments. MVF’s management believes that the fund’s restrictions on borrowings do not apply to the funds’ TOB Trust transactions. Each fund’s transfer of the municipal bonds to a TOB Trust is considered a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. The cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Trust Certificates, less certain transaction expenses, is paid to a fund. A fund typically invests the cash received in additional municipal bonds.
Accounting for TOB Trusts: The municipal bonds deposited into a TOB Trust are presented in a fund’s Schedule of Investments and the TOB Trust Certificates are shown in Other Liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any loans drawn by the TOB Trust pursuant to the liquidity facility to purchase tendered TOB Trust Certificates are shown as Loan for TOB Trust Certificates. The carrying amount of a fund’s payable to the holder of the TOB Trust Certificates, as reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as TOB Trust Certificates, approximates its fair value.
Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, from the underlying municipal bonds is recorded by a fund on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the TOB Trust transaction and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee, liquidity and other services to a TOB Trust are shown as interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. Fees paid upon creation of the TOB Trust are recorded as debt issuance costs and are amortized to interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations to the expected maturity of the TOB Trust. In connection with the restructurings of the TOB Trusts to non-bank sponsored TOB Trusts, a Trust incurred non-recurring, legal and restructuring fees, which are recorded as interest expense, fees and amortization of deferred offering costs in the Statements of Operations. Amounts recorded within interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations are:
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| | Interest Expense | | | Liquidity Fees | | | Other Expenses | | | Total | |
BBK | | $ | 190,432 | | | $ | 62,479 | | | $ | 24,725 | | | $ | 277,636 | |
BAF | | | 336,955 | | | | 112,891 | | | | 43,783 | | | | 493,629 | |
BYM | | | 763,929 | | | | 264,402 | | | | 84,909 | | | | 1,113,240 | |
BLE | | | 367,336 | | | | 122,686 | | | | 43,073 | | | | 533,095 | |
MFL | | | 611,944 | | | | 201,454 | | | | 73,949 | | | | 887,347 | |
MVF | | | 626,260 | | | | 213,565 | | | | 75,611 | | | | 915,436 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the following table is a summary of each fund’s TOB Trusts:
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| | Underlying Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOB Trusts (a) | | | Liability for TOB Trust Certificates (b) | | | Range of Interest Rates on TOB Trust Certificates at Period End | | | Average TOB Trust Certificates Outstanding | | | Daily Weighted Average Rate of Interest and Other Expenses on TOB Trusts | |
BBK | | $ | 57,430,704 | | | $ | 33,442,766 | | | | 1.17% — 1.23% | | | $ | 31,649,915 | | | | 1.76 | % |
BAF | | | 101,919,110 | | | | 56,448,869 | | | | 1.15% — 1.33% | | | | 54,455,468 | | | | 1.82 | |
BYM | | | 215,346,724 | | | | 127,922,497 | | | | 1.17% — 1.35% | | | | 124,108,355 | | | | 1.80 | |
BLE | | | 118,344,864 | | | | 69,294,759 | | | | 1.15% — 1.33% | | | | 60,758,510 | | | | 1.76 | |
MFL | | | 240,242,642 | | | | 105,978,045 | | | | 1.17% — 1.25% | | | | 100,098,924 | | | | 1.78 | |
MVF | | | 205,537,915 | | | | 100,737,488 | | | | 1.15% — 1.30% | | | | 101,352,916 | | | | 1.82 | |
| (a) | The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust are generally high grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction may include a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement provider in the event of default of the municipal bond. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and the fund, as a TOB Residuals holders, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement provider. The maximum potential amounts owed by the fund, for such reimbursements, as applicable, are included in the maximum potential amounts disclosed for recourse TOB Trusts. | |
| (b) | TOB Trusts may be structured on a non-recourse or recourse basis. When a Trust invests in TOB Trusts on a non-recourse basis, the Liquidity Provider may be required to make a payment under the liquidity facility to allow the TOB Trust to repurchase TOB Trust Certificates. The Liquidity Provider will be reimbursed from the liquidation of bonds held in the TOB Trust. If a fund invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, the fund enters into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where the fund is required to reimburse the Liquidity Provider for any shortfall between the amount paid by the Liquidity Provider and proceeds received from liquidation of municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust (the “Liquidation Shortfall”). As a result, if a fund invests in a recourse TOB Trust, the fund will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, including the maximum potential amounts owed by a fund at February 29, 2020, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. The recourse TOB Trusts are identified in the Schedules of Investments including the maximum potential amounts owed by a fund at February 29, 2020. | |
5. | DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The Trusts engage in various portfolio investment strategies using derivative contracts both to increase the returns of the Trusts and/or to manage their exposure to certain risks such as credit risk, equity risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk or other risks (e.g., inflation risk). Derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure are included in the Schedules of Investments. These contracts may be transacted on an exchange or over-the-counter.
Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).
Futures contracts are agreements between the Trusts and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Trusts are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Trusts agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.
6. | INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES |
Investment Advisory: Each Trust entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Manager, the Trusts’ investment adviser and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”), to provide investment advisory and administrative services. The Manager is responsible for the management of each Trust’s portfolio and provides the personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Trust.
For such services, each Trust, except for MFL and MVF, pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to the following percentages of the average weekly value of each Trust’s managed assets.
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| | BBK | | | BAF | | | BYM | | | BLE | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
For purposes of calculating these fees, “managed assets” are determined as total assets of the Trusts (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) less the sum of its accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes).
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
For such services, MFL and MVF pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to 0.55% and 0.50%, respectively, of the average daily value of each Trust’s net assets.
For purposes of calculating these fees, “net assets” mean the total assets of each Trust minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB Trusts and the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred shares). It is understood that the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred stock (other than accumulated dividends) and TOB Trusts is not considered a liability in determining a Trust’s net asset value.
Expense Limitations, Waivers and Reimbursements: The Manager, for MFL, voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fee on the proceeds of the Preferred Shares and TOB Trusts that exceed 35% of total assets minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB Trusts and the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred shares). The voluntary waiver may be reduced or discontinued at any time without notice. This amount is included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the investment advisory fees waived were $197,779.
The Manager voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the investment advisory fees or other expenses on BBK as a percentage of its average weekly managed assets as follows:
This voluntary waiver may be reduced or discontinued at any time without notice. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the investment advisory fees waived, which are included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations, were $107,028.
With respect to each Trust, the Manager contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Trust pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds (the “affiliated money market fund waiver”) through June 30, 2021. The contractual agreement may be terminated upon 90 days’ notice by a majority of the Independent Trustees, or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Trust. Prior to December 1, 2019, this waiver was voluntary. These amounts are included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the amounts waived were as follows:
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| | BBK | | | BAF | | | BYM | | | BLE | | | MFL | | | MVF | |
Amounts Waived | | $ | 449 | | | $ | 133 | | | $ | 1,586 | | | $ | 3,574 | | | $ | 1,768 | | | $ | 3,055 | |
The Manager contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fee with respect to any portion of each Trust’s assets invested in affiliated equity and fixed-income mutual funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds that have a contractual management fee through June 30, 2021. The agreement can be renewed for annual periods thereafter, and may be terminated on 90 days’ notice, each subject to approval by a majority of a Trust’s Independent Trustees. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, there were no fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager pursuant to this agreement.
Trustees and Officers: Certain trustees and/or officers of the Trusts are directors and/or officers of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Trusts reimburse the Manager for a portion of the compensation paid to the Trusts’ Chief Compliance Officer, which is included in Trustees and Officer in the Statements of Operations.
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities were as follows:
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| | BBK | | | BAF | | | BYM | | | BLE | | | MFL | | | MVF | |
Purchases | | $ | 13,694,528 | | | $ | 30,576,568 | | | $ | 37,235,983 | | | $ | 62,853,883 | | | $ | 179,798,403 | | | $ | 99,699,107 | |
Sales | | | 8,957,793 | | | | 21,746,760 | | | | 24,565,788 | | | | 48,147,220 | | | | 177,592,411 | | | | 66,466,169 | |
It is each Trust’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.
Each Trust files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on each Trust’s U.S. federal tax returns generally remains open for each of the four years ended August 31, 2019. The statutes of limitations on each Trust’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.
Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Trusts as of February 29, 2020, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Trusts’ financial statements.
As of August 31, 2019, the Trusts had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
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BBK | | | | | BAF | | | | | BYM | | | | | BLE | | | | | MFL | | | | | MVF | |
$ | — | | | | | $ | 4,746,829 | | | | | $ | 10,129,559 | | | | | $ | 10,698,442 | | | | | $ | 11,129,625 | | | | | $ | 13,962,143 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
As of February 29, 2020, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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| | BBK | | | BAF | | | BYM | | | BLE | | | MFL | | | MVF | |
Tax Cost | | $ | 228,178,259 | | | $ | 166,961,517 | | | $ | 490,928,828 | | | $ | 470,584,338 | | | $ | 765,391,491 | | | $ | 814,676,864 | |
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Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 33,904,557 | | | $ | 20,726,308 | | | $ | 73,816,465 | | | $ | 54,945,826 | | | $ | 78,707,700 | | | $ | 97,562,444 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (824,519 | ) | | | (573,699 | ) | | | (1,180,004 | ) | | | (4,893,509 | ) | | | (996,061 | ) | | | (2,276,489 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 33,080,038 | | | $ | 20,152,609 | | | $ | 72,636,461 | | | $ | 50,052,317 | | | $ | 77,711,639 | | | $ | 95,285,955 | |
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Many municipalities insure repayment of their bonds, which may reduce the potential for loss due to credit risk. The market value of these bonds may fluctuate for other reasons, including market perception of the value of such insurance, and there is no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligation.
Inventories of municipal bonds held by brokers and dealers may decrease, which would lessen their ability to make a market in these securities. Such a reduction in market making capacity could potentially decrease a Trust’s ability to buy or sell bonds. As a result, a Trust may sell a security at a lower price, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative impact on performance. If a Trust needed to sell large blocks of bonds, those sales could further reduce the bonds’ prices and impact performance.
In the normal course of business, certain Trusts invest in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject each Trust to various risks, including among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate and price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on each Trust and its investments.
Each Trust may be exposed to prepayment risk, which is the risk that borrowers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled during periods of declining interest rates, which would force each Trust to reinvest in lower yielding securities. Each Trust may also be exposed to reinvestment risk, which is the risk that income from each Trust’s portfolio will decline if each Trust invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called fixed-income securities at market interest rates that are below each Trust portfolio’s current earnings rate.
The Trusts may hold a significant amount of bonds subject to calls by the issuers at defined dates and prices. When bonds are called by issuers and the Trusts reinvest the proceeds received, such investments may be in securities with lower yields than the bonds originally held, and correspondingly, could adversely impact the yield and total return performance of a Trust.
A Trust structures and “sponsors” the TOB Trusts in which it holds TOB Residuals and has certain duties and responsibilities, which may give rise to certain additional risks including, but not limited to, compliance, securities law and operational risks.
Should short-term interest rates rise, the Trusts’ investments in the TOB Trusts may adversely affect the Trusts’ net investment income and dividends to Common Shareholders. Also, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into the TOB Trust may adversely affect the Trusts’ NAVs per share.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and various federal banking and housing agencies have adopted credit risk retention rules for securitizations (the “Risk Retention Rules”). The Risk Retention Rules would require the sponsor of a TOB Trust to retain at least 5% of the credit risk of the underlying assets supporting the TOB Trust’s municipal bonds. The Risk Retention Rules may adversely affect the Trusts’ ability to engage in TOB Trust transactions or increase the costs of such transactions in certain circumstances.
TOB Trusts constitute an important component of the municipal bond market. Any modifications or changes to rules governing TOB Trusts may adversely impact the municipal market and the Trusts, including through reduced demand for and liquidity of municipal bonds and increased financing costs for municipal issuers. The ultimate impact of any potential modifications on the TOB Trust market and the overall municipal market is not yet certain.
Each Trust may invest without limitation in illiquid or less liquid investments or investments in which no secondary market is readily available or which are otherwise illiquid, including private placement securities. A Trust may not be able to readily dispose of such investments at prices that approximate those at which the Trust could sell such investments if they were more widely traded and, as a result of such illiquidity, the Trust may have to sell other investments or engage in borrowing transactions if necessary to raise funds to meet its obligations. Limited liquidity can also affect the market price of investments, thereby adversely affecting the Trust’s net asset value and ability to make dividend distributions. Privately issued debt securities are often of below investment grade quality, frequently are unrated and present many of the same risks as investing in below investment grade public debt securities.
An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. The impact of the pandemic may be short term or may last for an extended period of time.
Counterparty Credit Risk: The Trusts may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions. The Trusts manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Trusts to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Trusts’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Trusts.
A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.
With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Trusts since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Trust does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Trusts.
Concentration Risk: As of period end, BAF, MFL and MVF invested a significant portion of their assets in securities in the transportation sector. Changes in economic conditions affecting such sectors would have a greater impact on the Trusts and could affect the value, income and/or liquidity of positions in such securities.
The Trusts invest a significant portion of their assets in fixed-income securities and/or use derivatives tied to the fixed-income markets. Changes in market interest rates or economic conditions may affect the value and/or liquidity of such investments. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Trusts may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates.
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Each of BBK, BAF, BYM, and BLE is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, including Preferred Shares, par value $0.001 per share, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. The Board is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued Common Shares to Preferred Shares without the approval of Common Shareholders.
MFL is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, including 1 million Preferred Shares, par value $0.10 per share.
MVF is authorized to issue 160 million shares, 150 million of which were initially classified as Common Shares, par value $0.10 per share and 10 million of which were classified as Preferred Shares, par value $0.10 per share.
Common Shares
For the periods shown, shares issued and outstanding increased by the following amounts as a result of dividend reinvestment:
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| | BLE | |
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020 | | | 11,725 | |
Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | 2,585 | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2020 and year ended August 31, 2019, shares issued and outstanding remained constant for BBK, BAF, BYM, MFL and MVF.
The Trusts participate in an open market share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”). From December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019, each Trust may repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares under the Repurchase Program, based on common shares outstanding as of the close of business on November 30, 2018, subject to certain conditions. From December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020, each Trust may repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares under the Repurchase Program, based on common shares outstanding as of the close of business on November 30, 2019, subject to certain conditions. There is no assurance that the Trusts will purchase shares in any particular amounts. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the Trusts did not repurchase any shares.
Preferred Shares
A Trust’s Preferred Shares rank prior to its Common Shares as to the payment of dividends by the Trust and distribution of assets upon dissolution or liquidation of the Trust. The 1940 Act prohibits the declaration of any dividend on Common Shares or the repurchase of Common Shares if the Trust fails to maintain asset coverage of at least 200% of the liquidation preference of the Trust’s outstanding Preferred Shares. In addition, pursuant to the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments, a Trust is restricted from declaring and paying dividends on classes of shares ranking junior to or on parity with its Preferred Shares or repurchasing such shares if the Trust fails to declare and pay dividends on the Preferred Shares, redeem any Preferred Shares required to be redeemed under the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or comply with the basic maintenance amount requirement of the ratings agencies rating the Preferred Shares.
Holders of Preferred Shares have voting rights equal to the voting rights of holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) and vote together with holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) as a single class on certain matters. Holders of Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to (i) elect two members of the Board, (ii) elect the full Board if dividends on the Preferred Shares are not paid for a period of two years and (iii) a separate class vote to amend the Preferred Share governing documents. In addition, the 1940 Act requires the approval of the holders of a majority of any outstanding Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class, to
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(a) adopt any plan of reorganization that would adversely affect the Preferred Shares, (b) change a Trust’s sub-classification as a closed-end investment company or change its fundamental investment restrictions or (c) change its business so as to cease to be an investment company.
VRDP Shares
MFL (for purposes of this section, a “VRDP Trust”), has issued Series W-7 VRDP Shares, $100,000 liquidation preference per share, in one or more privately negotiated offerings to qualified institutional buyers as defined pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The VRDP Shares include a liquidity feature and may be subject to a special rate period. As of period end, the VRDP Shares outstanding were as follows:
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| | Issue Date | | | Shares Issued | | | Aggregate Principal | | | Maturity Date | |
MFL | | | 6/30/11 | | | | 2,746 | | | $ | 274,600,000 | | | | 7/01/41 | |
Redemption Terms: A VRDP Trust is required to redeem its VRDP Shares on the maturity date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. Six months prior to the maturity date, a VRDP Trust is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Trust’s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, a VRDP Trust is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VRDP Shares if it fails to comply with certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.
Subject to certain conditions, the VRDP Shares may also be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of a VRDP Trust. The redemption price per VRDP Share is equal to the liquidation preference per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends.
Liquidity Feature: VRDP Shares are subject to a fee agreement between the VRDP Trust and the liquidity provider that requires a per annum liquidity fee and, in some cases, an upfront or initial commitment fee, payable to the liquidity provider. These fees, if applicable, are shown as liquidity fees in the Statements of Operations. As of period end, the fee agreement is set to expire, unless renewed or terminated in advance, on April 30, 2021.
The VRDP Shares are also subject to a purchase agreement in connection with the liquidity feature. In the event a purchase agreement is not renewed or is terminated in advance, and the VRDP Shares do not become subject to a purchase agreement with an alternate liquidity provider, the VRDP Shares will be subject to mandatory purchase by the liquidity provider prior to the termination of the purchase agreement. In the event of such mandatory purchase, a VRDP Trust is required to redeem the VRDP Shares six months after the purchase date. Immediately after such mandatory purchase, the VRDP Trust is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with its custodian to fund the redemption. There is no assurance that a VRDP Trust will replace such redeemed VRDP Shares with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage.
Remarketing: A VRDP Trust may incur remarketing fees on the aggregate principal amount of all its VRDP Shares, which, if any, are included in remarketing fees on Preferred Shares in the Statements of Operations. During any special rate period (as described below), a VRDP Trust may incur nominal or no remarketing fees.
Ratings: As of period end, the VRDP Shares were assigned the following ratings:
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MFL | | | Aa1 | | | | AAA | |
Any short-term ratings on VRDP Shares are directly related to the short-term ratings of the liquidity provider for such VRDP Shares. Changes in the credit quality of the liquidity provider could cause a change in the short-term credit ratings of the VRDP Shares as rated by Moody’s and Fitch. The liquidity provider may be terminated prior to the scheduled termination date if the liquidity provider fails to maintain short-term debt ratings in one of the two highest rating categories.
Special Rate Period: A VRDP Trust may commence a “special rate period” with respect to its VRDP Shares, during which the VRDP Shares will not be subject to any remarketing and the dividend rate will be based on a predetermined methodology. During a special rate period, short-term ratings on VRDP Shares are withdrawn. MFL’s special rate period has commenced on April 17, 2014 and has a current expiration date of April 15, 2021.
Prior to the expiration date, the VRDP Trust and the VRDP Shares holder may mutually agree to extend the special rate period. If a special rate period is not extended, the VRDP Shares will revert to remarketable securities upon the termination of the special rate period and will be remarketed and available for purchase by qualified institutional investors.
During the special rate period: (i) the liquidity and fee agreements remain in effect, (ii) VRDP Shares remain subject to mandatory redemption by the VRDP Trust on the maturity date, (iii) VRDP Shares will not be remarketed or subject to optional or mandatory tender events, (iv) the VRDP Trust is required to comply with the same asset coverage, basic maintenance amount and leverage requirements for the VRDP Shares as is required when the VRDP Shares are not in a special rate period, (v) the VRDP Trust will pay dividends monthly based on the sum of an agreed upon reference rate and a percentage per annum based on the long-term ratings assigned to the VRDP Shares and (vi) the VRDP Trust will pay nominal or no fees to the liquidity provider and remarketing agent.
Dividends: Except during the Special Rate Period as described above, dividends on the VRDP Shares are payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly by the remarketing agent. Such dividend rates are generally based upon a spread over a base rate and cannot exceed a maximum rate. A change in the short-term credit rating of the liquidity provider or the VRDP Shares may adversely affect the dividend rate paid on such shares, although the dividend rate paid on the VRDP Shares is not directly based upon either short-term rating. In the event of a failed remarketing, the dividend rate of the VRDP Shares will be reset to a maximum rate. The maximum rate is determined based on, among other things, the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VRDP Shares and the length of time that the VRDP Shares fail to be remarketed.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the annualized dividend rates for the VRDP Shares was 2.04%
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, VRDP Shares issued and outstanding of the VRDP Trust remained constant.
VMTP Shares
BBK, BAF, BYM, BLE, and MVF (collectively, the “VMTP Trusts”) have each issued Series W-7 VMTP Shares, $100,000 liquidation preference per share, in one or more privately negotiated offerings to qualified institutional buyers as defined pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The VMTP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer, and a VMTP Trust may also be required to register its VMTP Shares for sale under the Securities Act under certain circumstances. As of period end, the VMTP Shares outstanding and assigned long-term ratings were as follows:
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| | Issue Date | | | Shares Issued | | | Aggregate Principal | | | Term Redemption Date | | | Moody’s Rating | | | Fitch Rating | |
BBK | | | 12/16/11 | | | | 799 | | | $ | 79,900,000 | | | | 07/02/21 | | | | Aa1 | | | | AAA | |
BAF | | | 12/16/11 | | | | 422 | | | | 42,200,000 | | | | 07/02/21 | | | | Aa1 | | | | AAA | |
BYM | | | 12/16/11 | | | | 1,372 | | | | 137,200,000 | | | | 07/02/21 | | | | Aa1 | | | | AAA | |
BLE | | | 12/16/11 | | | | 1,513 | | | | 151,300,000 | | | | 07/02/21 | | | | Aa1 | | | | AAA | |
MVF | | | 12/16/11 | | | | 2,438 | | | | 243,800,000 | | | | 07/02/21 | | | | Aa1 | | | | AAA | |
Redemption Terms: Each VMTP Trust is required to redeem its VMTP Shares on the term redemption date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased or unless extended. There is no assurance that a term will be extended further or that any VMTP Shares will be replaced with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage upon the redemption or repurchase of the VMTP Shares. Six months prior to the term redemption date, a VMTP Trust is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with its custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, a VMTP Trust is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VMTP Shares if it fails to comply with certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.
Subject to certain conditions, VMTP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the VMTP Trust. The redemption price per VMTP Share is equal to the liquidation preference per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends.
Dividends: Dividends on the VMTP Shares are declared daily and payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly at a fixed rate spread to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index or to a percentage of the one-month LIBOR rate, as set forth in the VMTP Shares governing instrument. The fixed spread is determined based on the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VMTP Shares by the ratings agencies then rating the VMTP Shares.
The dividend rate on VMTP Shares is subject to a step-up spread if the VMTP Trust fails to comply with certain provisions, including, among other things, the timely payment of dividends, redemptions or gross-up payments, and complying with certain asset coverage and leverage requirements.
For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the average annualized dividend rates for the VMTP Shares were as follows:
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| | BBK | | | BAF | | | BYM | | | BLE | | | MVF | |
Rate | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.14 | % |
Offering Costs: MFL and the VMTP Trusts incurred costs in connection with the issuance of VRDP and VMTP Shares, which were recorded as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability and will be amortized over the life of the VRDP and VMTP Shares, with the exception of any upfront fees paid by MFL to the liquidity provider which, if any, were amortized over the life of the liquidity agreement. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations.
Financial Reporting: The VRDP and VMTP Shares are considered debt of the issuer; therefore, the liquidation preference, which approximates fair value of the VRDP and VMTP Shares, is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities net of deferred offering costs. Unpaid dividends are included in interest expense and fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and the dividends accrued and paid on the VRDP and VMTP Shares are included as a component of interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. The VRDP and VMTP Shares are treated as equity for tax purposes. Dividends paid to holders of the VRDP and VMTP Shares are generally classified as tax-exempt income for tax-reporting purposes. Dividends and amortization of deferred offering costs on VRDP and VMTP Shares are included in interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations:
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| | Dividend Accrued | | | Deferred Offering Cost Amortization | |
BBK | | $ | 850,706 | | | $ | — | |
BAF | | | 449,309 | | | | — | |
BYM | | | 1,460,786 | | | | — | |
BLE | | | 1,610,911 | | | | — | |
MFL | | | 2,799,688 | | | | 8,446 | |
MVF | | | 2,609,176 | | | | — | |
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Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Trusts’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were issued and the following items were noted.
The Trusts declared and paid distributions to Common Shareholders and Preferred Shareholders as follows:
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| | Common Dividend Per Share | | | | | | Preferred Shares (c) | |
| | Paid (a) | | | Declare (b) | | | | | | Shares | | | Series | | | Declared | |
BBK | | $ | 0.056000 | | | $ | 0.056000 | | | | | | | | VMTP | | | | W-7 | | | $ | 105,431 | |
BAF | | | 0.051500 | | | | 0.051500 | | | | | | | | VMTP | | | | W-7 | | | | 55,684 | |
BYM | | | 0.048000 | | | | 0.048000 | | | | | | | | VMTP | | | | W-7 | | | | 181,040 | |
BLE | | | 0.058000 | | | | 0.058000 | | | | | | | | VMTP | | | | W-7 | | | | 199,646 | |
MFL | | | 0.045500 | | | | 0.045500 | | | | | | | | VRDP | | | | W-7 | | | | 841,957 | |
MVF | | | 0.033500 | | | | 0.033500 | | | | | | | | VMTP | | | | W-7 | | | | 321,703 | |
| (a) | Net investment income dividend paid on April 1, 2020 to Common Shareholders of record on March 16, 2020. | |
| (b) | Net investment income dividend declared on April 1, 2020, payable to Common Shareholders of record on April 15, 2020. | |
| (c) | Dividends declared for period March 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020. | |
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Trustee and Officer Information
Richard E. Cavanagh, Co-Chair of the Board and Trustee
Karen P. Robards, Co-Chair of the Board and Trustee
Michael J. Castellano, Trustee
Cynthia L. Egan, Trustee
Frank J. Fabozzi, Trustee
R. Glenn Hubbard, Trustee
W. Carl Kester, Trustee
Catherine A. Lynch, Trustee
Robert Fairbairn, Trustee
John M. Perlowski, Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Diorio, Vice President
Neal J. Andrews, Chief Financial Officer
Jay M. Fife, Treasurer
Charles Park, Chief Compliance Officer
Janey Ahn, Secretary
Effective February 19, 2020, Henry Gabbay resigned as a Trustee of the Trusts.
Investment Adviser
BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Wilmington, DE 19809
Accounting Agent and Custodian
State Street Bank and
Trust Company
Boston, MA 02111
Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
Canton, MA 02021
VRDP Tender and Paying Agent and VMTP Redemption and Paying Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon
New York, NY 10286
VRDP Liquidity Provider
Bank of America, N.A.
New York, NY 10036
VRDP Remarketing Agent
BofA Securities, Inc.
New York, NY 10036
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, MA 02116
Legal Counsel
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
New York, NY 10019
Address of the Trusts
100 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
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Additional Information
Section 19(a) Notices
The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Trust’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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| | Total Fiscal Year to Date Cumulative Distributions by Character | | | Percentage of Fiscal Year to Date Cumulative Distributions by Character | |
| | Net Investment Income | | | Net Realized Capital Gains Short Term | | | Net Realized Capital Gains Long Term | | | Return of Capital(a) | | | Total Per Common Share | | | Net Investment Income | | | Net Realized Capital Gains Short Term | | | Net Realized Capital Gains Long Term | | | Return of Capital | | | Total Per Common Share | |
BYM | | $ | 0.2864663 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.0015337 | | | $ | 0.2880000 | | | | 99 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 100 | % |
MVF | | | 0.1978250 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.0115990 | | | | 0.2094240 | | | | 94 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 6 | | | | 100 | |
| (a) | The Trust estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Trust is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Trust’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.” When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will reduce the Trust’s net asset value per share. | |
Section 19(a) notices for the Trusts, as applicable, are available on the BlackRock website at blackrock.com.
Trust Certification
The Trusts are listed for trading on the NYSE and have filed with the NYSE their annual chief executive officer certification regarding compliance with the NYSE’s listing standards. The Trusts filed with the SEC the certification of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Dividend Policy
Each Trust’s dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of distributions, the Trusts may at times pay out less than the entire amount of net investment income earned in any particular month and may at times in any particular month pay out such accumulated but undistributed income in addition to net investment income earned in that month. As a result, the distributions paid by the Trusts for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Trusts during such month. The Trusts’ current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed as accumulated earnings (loss) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report.
General Information
The Trusts do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Trusts’ shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of each Trust has not been updated after completion of the respective Trust’s offerings and the information contained in each Trust’s Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated.
During the period, there were no material changes in the Trusts’ investment objectives or policies or to the Trusts’ charters or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control of the Trusts that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Trusts. There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trusts’ portfolios.
Effective March 24, 2020, MFL may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. The use of reverse repurchase agreements may generate taxable income for MFL and may increase the amount of ordinary income distributions paid to shareholders.
In accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Trust may from time to time purchase shares of its common stock in the open market or in private transactions.
Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports, current net asset value and other information regarding the Trusts may be found on BlackRock’s website, which can be accessed at blackrock.com. Any reference to BlackRock’s website in this report is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.
Electronic Delivery
Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual shareholder reports by enrolling in the electronic delivery program. Electronic copies of shareholder reports are available on BlackRock’s website.
To enroll in electronic delivery:
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Additional Information (continued)
Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisers, Banks or Brokerages:
Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisers, banks or brokerages may offer this service.
Householding
The Trusts will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Trusts at (800) 882-0052.
Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments
The Trusts file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, filed such information on Form N-Q. The Trusts’ Forms N-PORT and N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Trusts’ Forms N-PORT and N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 882-0052.
Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trusts use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available upon request and without charge (1) by calling (800) 882-0052; (2) at blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
Availability of Proxy Voting Record
Information about how the Trusts voted proxies relating to securities held in the Trusts’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at blackrock.com; or by calling (800) 882-0052; and (2) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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AGC | | Assured Guarantee Corp. |
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AGM | | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. |
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AMBAC | | American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp. |
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AMT | | Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to) |
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ARB | | Airport Revenue Bonds |
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BAM | | Build America Mutual Assurance Co. |
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CAB | | Capital Appreciation Bonds |
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COP | | Certificates of Participation |
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EDA | | Economic Development Authority |
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EDC | | Economic Development Corp. |
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ERB | | Education Revenue Bonds |
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FHA | | Federal Housing Administration |
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GARB | | General Airport Revenue Bonds |
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GO | | General Obligation Bonds |
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GTD | | Guaranteed |
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HDA | | Housing Development Authority |
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HFA | | Housing Finance Agency |
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IDA | | Industrial Development Authority |
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IDB | | Industrial Development Board |
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ISD | | Independent School District |
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LRB | | Lease Revenue Bonds |
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M/F | | Multi-Family |
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NPFGC | | National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. |
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PILOT | | Payment in Lieu of Taxes |
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PSF-GTD | | Permanent School Fund Guaranteed |
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RB | | Revenue Bonds |
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S/F | | Single-Family |
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SRF | | State Revolving Fund |
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VRDN | | Variable Rate Demand Notes |
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Item 2 – Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 5 – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 6 – Investments
(a)The registrant's Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
(b)Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.
Item 7 – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 8 – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
(a)Not Applicable to this semi-annual report.
(b)As of the date of this filing, there have been no changes in any of the portfolio managers identified in the most recent annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 9 – Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable due to no such purchases during the period covered by this report.
Item 10 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures.
Item 11 – Controls and Procedures
(a)– The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-
3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act")) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(b)– There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule
30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12 – Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable
Item 13 – Exhibits attached hereto
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund
By: /s/ John M. Perlowski
John M. Perlowski
Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund
Date: May 4, 2020
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/ John M. Perlowski
John M. Perlowski
Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund
Date: May 4, 2020
By: /s/ Neal J. Andrews
Neal J. Andrews
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund
Date: May 4, 2020
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