UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-04264
Name of Fund: | | BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust |
| | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund |
Fund Address: | | 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 |
Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 441-7762
Date of fiscal year end: 05/31/2022
Date of reporting period: 05/31/2022
Item 1 – Report to Stockholders
(a) The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.
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BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust
· BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund
BlackRock Multi-State Municipal Series Trust
· BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund
· BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund
BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.
· BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund
BlackRock Municipal Series Trust
· BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund
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Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee |
The Markets in Review
Dear Shareholder,
The 12-month reporting period as of May 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets which characterized 2021. The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter of 2022, ending the run of robust growth which followed reopening and the development of the COVID-19 vaccines. Rapid changes in consumer spending led to supply constraints and elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the invasion has presented challenges for both investors and policymakers.
Equity prices generally fell, as persistently high inflation drove investors’ expectations for higher interest rates, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. Overall, small-capitalization U.S. stocks declined, while large-capitalization U.S. stocks were nearly flat. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as increasing inflation drove investors’ expectations for higher interest rates. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).
The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates twice while indicating that additional future increases were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and set a timetable to begin reversing the flow and reducing its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have significant room to rise before peaking.
Furthermore, the horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metal markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe sharp increases in energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks amid the ebb and flow of the pandemic, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. However, markets have been primed to expect sharp tightening, which could weigh on valuations until central banks begin to tap the brakes.
In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderates our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we take a neutral stance on equities in the near-term. We are underweight credit long-term, but inflation-protected U.S. Treasuries should offer a measure of portfolio diversification better suited for an inflationary environment. We believe emerging market bonds denominated in local currencies also offer an opportunity, with solid income at attractive valuations.
Overall, our view is that 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 May 31, 2022 | |
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U.S. large cap equities (S&P 500® Index) | | | (8.85)% | | | | (0.30)% | |
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U.S. small cap equities (Russell 2000® Index) | | | (14.70) | | | | (16.92) | |
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International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index) | | | (6.80) | | | | (10.38) | |
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Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index) | | | (10.11) | | | | (19.83) | |
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3-month Treasury bills (ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.15 | |
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U.S. Treasury securities (ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index) | | | (10.94) | | | | (8.83) | |
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U.S. investment grade bonds (Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index) | | | (9.15) | | | | (8.22) | |
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Tax-exempt municipal bonds (Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index) | | | (7.32) | | | | (6.79) | |
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U.S. high yield bonds (Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index) | | | (6.26) | | | | (5.28) | |
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Past performance is not an indication 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
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund |
Investment Objective
BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund’s (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with income exempt from Federal and California income taxes.
Portfolio Management Commentary
How did the Fund perform?
For the 12-month period ended May 31, 2022, the Fund’s Institutional, Investor A, Investor A1 and Class K Shares outperformed its primary benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, while the Fund’s Investor C Shares underperformed the primary benchmark. For the same period, all of the Fund’s share classes outperformed its secondary benchmark, a customized weighted index comprised of 85% Bloomberg Municipal Bond: California Exempt Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% California Bloomberg Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index/5% Bloomberg Municipal Index California Taxable Bonds Total Return Index Value (the “California Customized Reference Benchmark”). The following discussion of relative performance pertains to the California Customized Reference Benchmark.
What factors influenced performance?
Municipal bonds lost ground during the period, reflecting the Fed’s shift toward more restrictive monetary policy. Inflation climbed to its highest level in nearly 40 years, prompting the Fed to wind down its stimulative quantitative easing program and begin raising interest rates. In addition, the Fed indicated that several more rate increases were on the way before the end of 2022. Yields rose sharply for all segments of the bond market in response. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.)
California underperformed the national market in the annual period. However, California state finances have held up remarkably well through the pandemic and the recent turmoil in the financial markets. The most recent budget projections for the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years included a record surplus that was significantly above prior expectations, partially as a result of impressive revenues from capital gains taxes. Reserves are projected to reach a record level in the 2023 fiscal year. Although California’s municipal market lagged, yields have become more attractive in relation to underlying credit quality.
In terms of the Fund’s relative performance, the Fund’s use of U.S. Treasury futures to manage interest rate risk was a key contributor in the rising rate environment. The Fund’s cash position, while limited, also contributed at a time of broader market weakness.
On the other hand, holdings in long-maturity / long-duration securities underperformed. (Duration is a measure of interest-rate sensitivity). Positions in high-yield, lower-rated bonds also underperformed as yield spreads widened. At the sector level, holdings in workforce housing, taxable and corporate-backed bonds lagged. The Fund’s use of leverage, while augmenting income, detracted by amplifying the effect of falling prices.
Describe recent portfolio activity.
The Fund continued to seek a balance of competitive total return and tax-free income using an active strategy designed to capitalize on credit, yield curve and interest rate trends.
The investment adviser was active in the primary (new issue) market, where yields were attractive relative to the secondary market. Having a cash reserve provided the Fund with the liquidity to purchase better yielding, good-quality securities when others needed to sell. The portfolio’s cash reserves ranged from 5% to 10% throughout the period. The cash position stood at 4.5% at the end of May 2022, both to fund continued purchases of attractively priced securities and service potential client redemptions without the need to sell holdings into an illiquid, falling market.
At the beginning of the period, the investment adviser raised the portfolio’s allocation to high yield bonds near 16% on the view that there were compelling values in that part of the credit spectrum. The allocation had fallen to 13% by the end of May 2022. The investment adviser maintained a relatively stable weighting of 5% in taxable bonds. Leverage was constant at 5%.
Describe portfolio positioning at period end.
The Fund’s duration was 9.0 years, 1.2 years above the index and up from 5.0 on May 31, 2021. After moving toward a defensive stance mid-way through the period, the investment adviser adopted a more aggressive posture late in the period as yields rose and valuations became increasingly compelling.
The extent of the Fund’s risk-management program was on the lower end of the range, as the investment adviser believed the bulk of the increase in municipal yields had already occurred.
The Fund maintained a high-quality bias, with an average credit rating of AA, despite the 13% weighting in high yield bonds. At the close of the period, 12.5% of the portfolio was subject to the alternative minimum tax.
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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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 (continued) | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund |
TOTAL RETURN BASED ON A $10,000 INVESTMENT
| (a) | Assuming maximum sales charges, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees. Institutional Shares do not have a sales charge. | |
| (b) | Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in California municipal bonds. The Fund’s returns prior to January 26, 2015 are the returns of the Fund when it followed different investment strategies under the name BlackRock California Municipal Bond Fund. | |
| (c) | An unmanaged index that tracks the U.S. long term tax-exempt bond market, including state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, pre-refunded bonds, and insured bonds. | |
| (d) | Effective October 1, 2021, the Fund has changed the benchmarks against which it measures its performance from the S&P® Municipal Bond Index and the S&P® California Municipal Bond Index to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of 85% Bloomberg Municipal Bond: California Exempt Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% California Bloomberg Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index/5% Bloomberg Municipal Index California Taxable Bonds Total Return Index Value (the “California Customized Reference Benchmark”). The investment adviser believes the new benchmarks more accurately reflect the investment strategy of the Fund. The California Customized Reference Benchmark commenced on September 30, 2016. | |
| (e) | A broad, market value-weighted index that seeks to measure the performance of the U.S. municipal bond market. | |
| (f) | A broad, market value-weighted index that seeks to measure the performance of bonds issued within California. | |
Performance
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| | Standardized 30-Day Yields | | | Unsubsidized 30-Day Yields | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | | | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | | | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | |
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Institutional | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.02 | % | | | (6.06 | )% | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.86 | % | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.86 | % | | | N/A | |
Investor A | | | 2.69 | | | | 2.67 | | | | (6.30 | ) | | | (10.28 | )% | | | | | 1.62 | | | | 0.74 | % | | | | | 2.62 | | | | 2.18 | % |
Investor A1 | | | 2.84 | | | | 2.83 | | | | (6.15 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.78 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.77 | | | | N/A | |
Investor C | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.06 | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | (7.92 | ) | | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | | | | | 2.02 | | | | 2.02 | |
Class K | | | 3.09 | | | | 3.08 | | | | (6.01 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.90 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.88 | | | | N/A | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.79 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.78 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.54 | | | | N/A | |
California Customized Reference Benchmark(c) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7.58 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.81 | | | | N/A | | | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
S&P® Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5.97 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.89 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.65 | | | | N/A | |
S&P® California Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.41 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.75 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.91 | | | | N/A | |
| (a) | Assuming maximum sales charges, if any. Average annual total returns with and without sales charges reflect reductions for distribution and service fees. See “About Fund Performance” for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees, and how performance was calculated for certain share classes. | |
| (b) | Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in California municipal bonds. The Fund’s returns prior to January 26, 2015 are the returns of the Fund when it followed different investment strategies under the name BlackRock California Municipal Bond Fund. | |
| (c) | Effective October 1, 2021, the Fund has changed the benchmarks against which it measures its performance from the S&P® Municipal Bond Index and the S&P® California Municipal Bond Index to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of 85% Bloomberg Municipal Bond: California Exempt Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% California Bloomberg Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index/5% Bloomberg Municipal Index California Taxable Bonds Total Return Index Value (the “California Customized Reference Benchmark”). The investment adviser believes the new benchmarks more accurately reflect the investment strategy of the Fund. The California Customized Reference Benchmark commenced on September 30, 2016. | |
N/A — Not applicable as the share class and index do not have a sales charge.
Past performance is not an indication of future results.
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 (continued) | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund |
Expense Example
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| | Institutional | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 931.70 | | | $ | 2.31 | | | $ | 2.12 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.54 | | | $ | 2.42 | | | $ | 1,022.74 | | | $ | 2.22 | | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | |
| | Investor A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 931.20 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 3.27 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.34 | | | | 3.63 | | | | 1,021.54 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.68 | | | |
| | Investor A1 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 932.00 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.09 | | | | 2.87 | | | | 1,022.29 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.53 | | | |
| | Investor C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 927.10 | | | | 7.11 | | | | 6.92 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.55 | | | | 7.44 | | | | 1,017.75 | | | | 7.24 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.44 | | | |
| | Class K | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 932.00 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.79 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 1,022.99 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.39 | | | |
| (a) | For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). | |
See “Disclosure of Expenses” for further information on how expenses were calculated.
Portfolio Information
SECTOR ALLOCATION
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Sector(a)(b) | | Percent of Total Investments | |
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Utilities | | | 32.5 | % |
County/City/Special District/School District | | | 17.3 | |
Transportation | | | 14.4 | |
Education | | | 11.5 | |
State | | | 10.5 | |
Health | | | 6.7 | |
Housing | | | 4.3 | |
Tobacco | | | 1.9 | |
Other** | | | 0.9 | |
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE
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Calendar Year Ended December 31,(a)(c) | | Percentage | |
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2022 | | | 3.1 | % |
2023 | | | 0.4 | |
2024 | | | 0.7 | |
2025 | | | 1.7 | |
2026 | | | 8.4 | |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
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Credit Rating(a)(d) | | Percent of Total Investments | |
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AAA/Aaa | | | 12.3 | % |
AA/Aa | | | 61.6 | |
A | | | 10.6 | |
BBB/Baa | | | 1.0 | |
BB/Ba | | | 0.3 | |
N/R(e) | | | 14.2 | |
(a) | Excludes short-term securities. |
(b) | For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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. |
(c) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. |
(d) | 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, Inc. 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. |
(e) | 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 May 31, 2022, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments. |
* | Includes one or more investment categories that individually represents less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for details. | |
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund |
Investment Objective
BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with income exempt from Federal income tax and New Jersey personal income taxes.
Portfolio Management Commentary
How did the Fund perform?
For the 12-month period ended May 31, 2022, the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index. For the same period, all of the Fund’s share classes underperformed its secondary benchmark, a customized weighted index comprised of 90% Bloomberg Municipal Bond: New Jersey Exempt Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% New Jersey Bloomberg Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index (the “New Jersey Customized Reference Benchmark”). The following discussion of relative performance pertains to the New Jersey Customized Reference Benchmark.
What factors influenced performance?
Municipal bonds lost ground during the period, reflecting the Fed’s shift toward more restrictive monetary policy. Inflation climbed to its highest level in nearly 40 years, prompting the Fed to wind down its stimulative quantitative easing program and begin raising interest rates. In addition, the Fed indicated that several more rate increases were on the way before the end of 2022. Yields rose sharply for all segments of the bond market in response. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) New Jersey underperformed the national market.
The Fund’s overweight to duration and holdings in longer-term bonds were key detractors from relative performance, as were overweight allocations to the local tax-backed, healthcare, corporate-backed and school district sectors. Overweights in non-rated bonds, as well as those rated AA and A, also detracted.
On the positive side, underweights in the state tax-backed, transportation and tobacco sectors contributed to relative performance. An underweight in the intermediate part of the yield curve, as well as in bonds rated BBB, also helped results. The Fund used U.S. Treasury futures to manage interest-rate risk, which was additive to performance given that yields rose.
The Fund’s cash position had no material impact on Fund performance.
Describe recent portfolio activity.
The Fund’s activity was focused on reducing portfolio duration by selling long-term issues, reducing leverage and selling bonds with lower coupons. Despite these changes, the Fund’s duration remained above that of the benchmark as of period end, and it was overweight in long-term bonds. Airports represented one of the largest increases at the sector level. Conversely, the Fund reduced its holdings in New Jersey general obligation bonds.
Describe portfolio positioning at period end.
The Fund was overweight in securities with maturities of 15 years and above and underweight in shorter-dated debt. On a sector basis, the Fund was overweight in local tax-backed, healthcare, school districts, corporate-backed issues and housing, and it was underweight in state tax-backed, transportation and tobacco. In terms of credit quality, the portfolio was overweight in securities rated AA and A, and it was underweight in those rated AAA and BBB.
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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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 (continued) | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund |
TOTAL RETURN BASED ON A $10,000 INVESTMENT
| (a) | Assuming maximum sales charges, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees. Institutional Shares do not have a sales charge. | |
| (b) | The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of long-term investment grade New Jersey municipal bonds. | |
| (c) | An unmanaged index that tracks the U.S. long term tax-exempt bond market, including state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, pre-refunded bonds, and insured bonds. | |
| (d) | Effective October 1, 2021, the Fund has changed the benchmarks against which it measures its performance from the S&P® Municipal Bond Index and the Custom New Jersey Index to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of 90% Bloomberg Municipal Bond: New Jersey Exempt Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% New Jersey Bloomberg Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index (the “New Jersey Customized Reference Benchmark”). The investment adviser believes the new benchmarks more accurately reflect the investment strategy of the Fund. The New Jersey Customized Reference Benchmark commenced on September 30, 2016. | |
| (e) | A broad, market value-weighted index that seeks to measure the performance of the U.S. municipal bond market. | |
| (f) | The Custom New Jersey Index is a customized benchmark that reflects the returns of the S&P® New Jersey Municipal Bond Index for periods prior to January 1, 2013, and the returns of only those New Jersey bonds in the S&P® New Jersey Municipal Bond Index that have maturities greater than 5 years for periods subsequent to January 1, 2013. | |
Performance
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| | | | | | | | Average Annual Total Returns(a) | |
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| | Standardized 30-Day Yields | | | Unsubsidized 30-Day Yields | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | | | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | | | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | |
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Institutional | | | 3.02 | % | | | 2.82 | % | | | (7.37 | )% | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.16 | % | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.78 | % | | | N/A | |
Service | | | 2.78 | | | | 2.62 | | | | (7.60 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.91 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.58 | | | | N/A | |
Investor A | | | 2.67 | | | | 2.52 | | | | (7.59 | ) | | | (11.51 | )% | | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.03 | % | | | | | 2.58 | | | | 2.14 | % |
Investor A1 | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.67 | | | | (7.35 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.07 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.74 | | | | N/A | |
Investor C | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.89 | | | | (8.29 | ) | | | (9.19 | ) | | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | |
Class K | | | 3.07 | | | | 2.91 | | | | (7.32 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.21 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.80 | | | | N/A | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.79 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.78 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.54 | | | | N/A | |
New Jersey Customized Reference Benchmark(b) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.84 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 3.04 | | | | N/A | | | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
S&P® Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5.97 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 1.89 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 2.65 | | | | N/A | |
Custom New Jersey Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7.80 | ) | | | N/A | | | | | | 3.19 | | | | N/A | | | | | | 3.62 | | | | N/A | |
| (a) | Assuming maximum sales charges, if any. Average annual total returns with and without sales charges reflect reductions for distribution and service fees. See “About Fund Performance” for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees, and how performance was calculated for certain share classes. | |
| (b) | Effective October 1, 2021, the Fund has changed the benchmarks against which it measures its performance from the S&P® Municipal Bond Index and the Custom New Jersey Index to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of 90% Bloomberg Municipal Bond: New Jersey Exempt Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% New Jersey Bloomberg Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index (the “New Jersey Customized Reference Benchmark”). The investment adviser believes the new benchmarks more accurately reflect the investment strategy of the Fund. The New Jersey Customized Reference Benchmark commenced on September 30, 2016. | |
N/A — Not applicable as the share class and index do not have a sales charge.
Past performance is not an indication of future results.
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 (continued) | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund |
Expense Example
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| Beginning
Account Value (12/01/21) |
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| Ending
Account Value (05/31/22) |
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Interest Expense and Fees |
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| Excluding
Interest Expense and Fees
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Account Value (12/01/21) |
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Account Value (05/31/22) |
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| Expenses
Paid During the Period |
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| Ending
Account Value (05/31/22)
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Paid During the Period |
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| Including
Interest Expense and Fees |
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| Excluding
Interest Expense and Fees |
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| | Institutional | | | $ 1,000.00 | | | | $ 918.40 | | | | $ 2.68 | | | | $ 2.49 | | | | $ 1,000.00 | | | | $ 1,022.14 | | | | $ 2.82 | | | | $ 1,022.34 | | | | $ 2.62 | | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | |
| | Service | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 917.30 | | | | 3.87 | | | | 3.68 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.89 | | | | 4.08 | | | | 1,021.09 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.77 | | | |
| | Investor A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 917.40 | | | | 3.87 | | | | 3.68 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.89 | | | | 4.08 | | | | 1,021.09 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.77 | | | |
| | Investor A1 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 918.90 | | | | 3.16 | | | | 2.92 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.64 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 1,021.89 | | | | 3.07 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.61 | | | |
| | Investor C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 913.80 | | | | 7.44 | | | | 7.25 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.15 | | | | 7.85 | | | | 1,017.35 | | | | 7.64 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.52 | | | |
| | Class K | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 918.60 | | | | 2.44 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.39 | | | | 2.57 | | | | 1,022.59 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.47 | | | |
| (a) | For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). | |
See “Disclosure of Expenses” for further information on how expenses were calculated.
Portfolio Information
SECTOR ALLOCATION
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Sector(a)(b) | | Percent of Total Investments | |
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State | | | 21.7 | % |
County/City/Special District/School District | | | 20.4 | |
Transportation | | | 20.1 | |
Health | | | 15.5 | |
Education | | | 14.8 | |
Housing | | | 2.9 | |
Corporate | | | 2.4 | |
Tobacco | | | 1.4 | |
Utilities | | | 0.8 | |
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE
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Calendar Year Ended December 31,(a)(c) | | Percentage | |
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2022 | | | 5.6 | % |
2023 | | | 5.1 | |
2024 | | | 15.0 | |
2025 | | | 4.4 | |
2026 | | | 11.8 | |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
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Credit Rating(a)(d) | | Percent of Total Investments | |
| |
AAA/Aaa | | | 3.8 | % |
AA/Aa | | | 45.9 | |
A | | | 35.3 | |
BBB/Baa | | | 6.8 | |
BB/Ba | | | 2.3 | |
B | | | 0.1 | |
N/R(e) | | | 5.8 | |
(a) | Excludes short-term securities. |
(b) | For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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. |
(c) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. |
(d) | 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, Inc. 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. |
(e) | 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 May 31, 2022, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments. |
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund |
Investment Objective
BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with income exempt from Federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income taxes.
Portfolio Management Commentary
How did the Fund perform?
For the 12-month period ended May 31, 2022, all shares classes of the Fund underperformed the primary benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, and the secondary benchmark, a customized weighted index comprised of 90% Bloomberg Pennsylvania Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% Pennsylvania Bloomberg Municipal Bond High Yield Total Return Index (the “Pennsylvania Customized Reference Benchmark”). The following discussion of relative performance pertains to the Pennsylvania Customized Reference Benchmark.
What factors influenced performance?
Municipal bonds lost ground during the period, reflecting the Fed’s shift toward more restrictive monetary policy. Inflation climbed to its highest level in nearly 40 years, prompting the Fed to wind down its stimulative quantitative easing program and begin raising interest rates. In addition, the Fed indicated that several more rate increases were on the way before the end of 2022. Yields rose sharply for all segments of the bond market in response. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) Pennsylvania underperformed the national market.
The Fund’s above-benchmark duration and holdings in longer-term bonds were key detractors from relative performance, as were overweight allocations to the school district, education and utility sectors. Overweights in non-rated bonds, as well as those rated AA and BBB, also detracted.
On the other hand, underweights in the state tax-backed, transportation, healthcare and housing sectors contributed to relative performance. An underweight in the intermediate part of the yield curve, as well as in bonds rated A, also helped results. The Fund used U.S. Treasury futures to manage interest-rate risk, which was additive to performance given that yields rose.
Describe recent portfolio activity.
The Fund’s activity was focused on reducing portfolio duration by selling long-term issues, reducing leverage and selling bonds with lower coupons. Despite these changes, the Fund’s duration remained above that of the benchmark as of period end, and it was overweight in long-term bonds. Hospitals represented one of the largest increases at the sector level. Conversely, the Fund reduced its holdings in Pennsylvania general obligation bonds.
Describe portfolio positioning at period end.
The Fund was overweight in securities with maturities of 15 years and above and underweight in shorter-dated debt. On a sector basis, the Fund was overweight in education, school district, utilities and corporate-backed issues. In terms of credit quality, the portfolio was overweight in high yield bonds, AAs and BBBs, and it was underweight in those rated AAA and A.
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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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 (continued) | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund |
TOTAL RETURN BASED ON A $10,000 INVESTMENT
| (a) | Assuming maximum sales charges, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees. Institutional Shares do not have a sales charge. | |
| (b) | The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of long-term investment grade Pennsylvania municipal bonds. | |
| (c) | An unmanaged index that tracks the U.S. long term tax-exempt bond market, including state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, pre-refunded bonds, and insured bonds. | |
| (d) | Effective October 1, 2021, the Fund has changed the benchmarks against which it measures its performance from the S&P® Municipal Bond Index and the Custom Pennsylvania Index to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of 90% Bloomberg Pennsylvania Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% Pennsylvania Bloomberg Municipal Index Taxable Bonds Total Return Index Value (the “Pennsylvania Customized Reference Benchmark”). The investment adviser believes the new benchmarks more accurately reflect the investment strategy of the Fund. The Pennsylvania Customized Reference Benchmark commenced on September 30, 2016. | |
| (e) | A broad, market value-weighted index that seeks to measure the performance of the U.S. municipal bond market. | |
| (f) | The Custom Pennsylvania Index is a customized benchmark that reflects the returns of the S&P® Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Index for periods prior to January 1, 2013, and the returns of only those Pennsylvania bonds in the S&P® Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Index that have maturities greater than 5 years for periods subsequent to January 1, 2013. | |
Performance
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| | | | | | | | Average Annual Total Returns(a) | |
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| | Standardized 30-Day Yields | | | Unsubsidized 30-Day Yields | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | |
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Institutional | | | 3.18 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | (7.56 | )% | | | N/A | | | | 1.46 | % | | | N/A | | | | 2.48 | % | | | N/A | |
Service | | | 2.92 | | | | 2.75 | | | | (7.79 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.21 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.26 | | | | N/A | |
Investor A | | | 2.84 | | | | 2.73 | | | | (7.78 | ) | | | (11.70 | )% | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.34 | % | | | 2.25 | | | | 1.81 | % |
Investor A1 | | | 2.97 | | | | 2.85 | | | | (7.56 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.38 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.42 | | | | N/A | |
Investor C | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.08 | | | | (8.48 | ) | | | (9.38 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 1.63 | |
Class K | | | 3.23 | | | | 3.11 | | | | (7.52 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.50 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.50 | | | | N/A | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.79 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.78 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.54 | | | | N/A | |
Pennsylvania Customized Reference Benchmark(b) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.76 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 2.25 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
S&P® Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5.97 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.89 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.65 | | | | N/A | |
Custom Pennsylvania Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7.30 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 2.44 | | | | N/A | | | | 3.37 | | | | N/A | |
| (a) | Assuming maximum sales charges, if any. Average annual total returns with and without sales charges reflect reductions for distribution and service fees. See “About Fund Performance” for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees, and how performance was calculated for certain share classes. | |
| (b) | Effective October 1, 2021, the Fund has changed the benchmarks against which it measures its performance from the S&P® Municipal Bond Index and the Custom Pennsylvania Index to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of 90% Bloomberg Pennsylvania Total Return Index Unhedged USD/10% Pennsylvania Bloomberg Municipal Index Taxable Bonds Total Return Index Value (the “Pennsylvania Customized Reference Benchmark”). The investment adviser believes the new benchmarks more accurately reflect the investment strategy of the Fund. The Pennsylvania Customized Reference Benchmark commenced on September 30, 2016. | |
N/A — Not applicable as the share class and index do not have a sales charge.
Past performance is not an indication of future results.
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 (continued) | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund |
Expense Example
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| | | | Actual | | | Hypothetical 5% Return | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Expenses Paid During the Period | | | | | | Including Interest Expense and Fees | | | Excluding Interest Expense and Fees | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | | |
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| Beginning Account Value (12/01/21) | | |
| Ending Account Value (05/31/22) | | |
| Including Interest Expense and Fees | (a) | |
| Excluding Interest Expense and Fees | | |
| Beginning
Account Value (12/01/21) |
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| Ending Account Value (05/31/22) | | |
| Expenses Paid Duringthe Period | (a) | |
| Ending Account Value (05/31/22) | | |
| Expenses Paid Duringthe Period | (a) | |
| Including Interest Expense and Fees | | |
| Excluding Interest Expense and Fees | | | |
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| | Institutional | | | $ 1,000.00 | | | | $ 916.40 | | | | $ 2.82 | | | | $ 2.58 | | | | $ 1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.99 | | | | $ 2.97 | | | | $ 1,022.24 | | | | $ 2.72 | | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | |
| | Service | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 915.40 | | | | 4.01 | | | | 3.77 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.74 | | | | 4.23 | | | | 1,020.99 | | | | 3.98 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.79 | | | |
| | Investor A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 915.40 | | | | 3.96 | | | | 3.72 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.79 | | | | 4.18 | | | | 1,021.04 | | | | 3.93 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.78 | | | |
| | Investor A1 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 916.10 | | | | 3.30 | | | | 3.06 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.49 | | | | 3.48 | | | | 1,021.74 | | | | 3.23 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.64 | | | |
| | Investor C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 911.90 | | | | 7.58 | | | | 7.34 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.00 | | | | 8.00 | | | | 1,017.25 | | | | 7.74 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.54 | | | |
| | Class K | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 916.70 | | | | 2.58 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.24 | | | | 2.72 | | | | 1,022.49 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.49 | | | |
| (a) | For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). | |
See “Disclosure of Expenses” for further information on how expenses were calculated.
Portfolio Information
SECTOR ALLOCATION
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Sector(a)(b) | | Percent of Total Investments |
| |
Health | | 21.6% |
County/City/Special District/School District | | 19.6 |
Education | | 16.3 |
Transportation | | 14.3 |
State | | 10.8 |
Utilities | | 9.8 |
Corporate | | 4.2 |
Housing | | 3.4 |
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE
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Calendar Year Ended December 31,(a)(c) | | Percentage |
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2022 | | 2.4% |
2023 | | 3.8 |
2024 | | 2.0 |
2025 | | 10.9 |
2026 | | 8.1 |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
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Credit Rating(a)(d) | | Percent of Total Investments |
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AAA/Aaa | | 0.2% |
AA/Aa | | 43.1 |
A | | 32.2 |
BBB/Baa | | 5.7 |
BB/Ba | | 3.4 |
B | | 0.5 |
N/R(e) | | 14.9 |
(a) | Excludes short-term securities. |
(b) | For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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. |
(c) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. |
(d) | 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, Inc. 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. |
(e) | 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 May 31, 2022, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments. |
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund |
Investment Objective
BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund’s (the “Fund”) investment objective is to seek to maximize income exempt from Federal income taxes while investing in municipal bonds the proceeds of which Fund management views as generating positive social and environmental impacts.
On May 20, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Fund approved a change in the fiscal year-end of the Fund, effective as of May 31, 2022, from June 30 to May 31.
Expense Example
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| | Actual | | | Hypothetical 5% Return | | | | |
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| Beginning Account Value (03/14/22) | (a) | |
| Ending Account Value (05/31/22) | | |
| Expenses Paid During the Period | (b) | |
| Beginning Account Value (12/01/21) | | |
| Ending Account Value (05/31/22) | | |
| Expenses Paid During the Period | (b) | |
| Annualized Expense Ratio | |
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Institutional | | | $ 1,000.00 | | | | $ 983.90 | | | | $ 1.23 | | | | $ 1,000.00 | | | | $ 1,022.04 | | | | $ 2.92 | | | | 0.58 | % |
Investor A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 983.40 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.79 | | | | 4.18 | | | | 0.83 | |
Class K | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 984.00 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.29 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 0.53 | |
| (a) | Commencement of operations. | |
| (b) | For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 78/365 for actual expenses and 182/365 for hypothetical expenses (to reflect the six month period shown). | |
See “Disclosure of Expenses” for further information on how expenses were calculated.
Portfolio Information
SECTOR ALLOCATION
| | |
| |
Sector(a)(b) | | Percent of Total Investments |
| |
Utilities | | 23.4% |
County/City/Special District/School District | | 22.5 |
Health | | 13.8 |
Education | | 11.7 |
State | | 10.7 |
Housing | | 7.1 |
Transportation | | 6.2 |
Corporate | | 4.6 |
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE
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Calendar Year Ended December 31,(a)(c) | | Percentage |
| |
2022 | | 5.3% |
2023 | | 0.5 |
2024 | | — |
2025 | | — |
2026 | | — |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
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| |
Credit Rating(a)(d) | | Percent of Total Investments |
| |
AAA/Aaa | | 12.5% |
AA/Aa | | 60.0 |
A | | 16.2 |
BBB/Baa | | 3.4 |
N/R | | 7.9 |
(a) | Excludes short-term securities. |
(b) | For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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. |
(c) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. |
(d) | 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, Inc. 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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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund |
Investment Objective
BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund’s (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with a high level of income exempt from Federal income taxes.
Portfolio Management Commentary
How did the Fund perform?
For the 12-month period ended May 31, 2022, the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, as well as its secondary benchmark, a customized weighted index comprised of 72% Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index Total Return Index Value Unhedged USD/23% Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index/5% Bloomberg Municipal Index Taxable Bonds Total Return Index Value (the “Customized Reference Benchmark”). The following discussion of relative performance pertains to the Customized Reference Benchmark.
What factors influenced performance?
Municipal bonds lost ground during the period, reflecting the Fed’s shift toward more restrictive monetary policy. Inflation climbed to its highest level in nearly 40 years, prompting the Fed to wind down its stimulative quantitative easing program and begin raising interest rates. In addition, the Fed indicated that several more rate increases were on the way before the end of 2022. Yields rose sharply for all segments of the bond market in response. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.)
The Fund’s underperformance was largely due to its longer duration (higher interest-rate sensitivity) in relation to the benchmark. Yield curve positioning also detracted, primarily as a result of an overweight allocation to bonds with maturities of 25 years and above, as well as those in the 12- to 15-year maturity range. An overweight in AA rated bonds also detracted, as did an overweight in the housing sector.
Security selection in the state tax-backed and corporate-backed sectors added value, as well. Sector allocation, particularly an underweight in tax-backed securities, was a further plus.
The Fund used derivatives to manage interest rate risk through the use of five-year, 10-year, 30-year and Ultra U.S. Treasury futures. These hedges added to performance as treasury rates rose over the period amidst rising inflation. (Bond prices fall as yields rise).
Describe recent portfolio activity.
The Fund opened the period with a duration of 6.99 and closed with a duration of 6.63 years.
At the beginning of the period, the largest sector weightings were in the transportation, housing and state tax-backed areas. The Fund subsequently increased its allocations to the local tax-backed, housing and transportation sectors and decreased its weightings in the state tax-backed and education sectors.
With respect to credit tiers, the Fund maintained its largest allocations in AA and A rated bonds within the investment-grade category. About 26% of the Fund’s assets were in high yield (below investment grade) securities, up from 24% at the start of the period, with the majority of the position allocated to Puerto Rico. The Fund sought to meet redemptions by selling AA and A rated issues, causing the weighting in high yield to drift higher.
The Fund held an allocation of approximately 48% to the long end of the yield curve (bonds with maturities of 20 years and above), up four percentage points from the beginning of the period. Its weighting in taxable securities was 7.6%, versus 7% at the end of May 2021.
The Fund maintained a cash weighting above typical levels in response to continued industry-wide redemptions.
Describe portfolio positioning at period end.
The Fund’s duration was shorter than that of the benchmark. In terms of sector allocations, the Fund was overweight in transportation and housing and underweight in tax-backed issues. The Fund’s average credit quality was AA-.
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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14 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 (continued) | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund |
TOTAL RETURN BASED ON A $10,000 INVESTMENT
| (a) | Assuming maximum sales charges, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees. Institutional Shares do not have a sales charge. | |
| (b) | Under normal circumstances the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds. The Fund’s returns prior to January 27, 2014 are the returns of the Fund when it followed different investment strategies under the name BlackRock Intermediate Municipal Fund. | |
| (c) | An unmanaged index that tracks the U.S. long term tax-exempt bond market, including state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, pre-refunded bonds, and insured bonds. | |
| (d) | Effective October 1, 2021, the Fund has changed the benchmarks against which it measures its performance from the S&P® Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of the returns of 65% S&P® Municipal Bond Investment Grade Index/30% S&P® Municipal Bond High Yield Index/5% Bloomberg Taxable Municipal: U.S. Aggregate Eligible Index (the “Custom Reference Index”) to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of 72% Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index Total Return Index Value Unhedged/23% Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index/5% Bloomberg Municipal Index Taxable Bonds Total Return Index Value (the “Customized Reference Benchmark”).The investment adviser believes the new benchmarks more accurately reflect the investment strategy of the Fund. The Customized Reference Benchmark commenced on September 30, 2016. | |
| (e) | A broad, market value-weighted index that seeks to measure the performance of the U.S. municipal bond market. | |
| (f) | A customized performance benchmark comprised of the returns of the S&P® Municipal Bond Investment Grade Index (65%), S&P® Municipal Bond High Yield Index (30%) and Bloomberg Taxable Municipal: U.S. Aggregate Eligible Index (5%). See “About Fund Performance” for descriptions of the indexes. | |
Performance
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| | | | | | | | Average Annual Total Returns(a)(b) | |
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| | Standardized 30-Day Yields | | | Unsubsidized 30-Day Yields | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | | | Without Sales Charge | | | With Sales Charge | |
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Institutional | | | 3.19 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | (7.34 | )% | | | N/A | | | | 1.63 | % | | | N/A | | | | 2.72 | % | | | N/A | |
Investor A | | | 2.86 | | | | 2.81 | | | | (7.55 | ) | | | (11.48 | )% | | | 1.39 | | | | 0.51 | % | | | 2.48 | | | | 2.04 | % |
Investor A1 | | | 3.10 | | | | 3.05 | | | | (7.42 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.54 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.63 | | | | N/A | |
Investor C | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.19 | | | | (8.25 | ) | | | (9.16 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.86 | |
Class K | | | 3.26 | | | | 3.20 | | | | (7.28 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.69 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.75 | | | | N/A | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.79 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.78 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.54 | | | | N/A | |
Customized Reference Benchmark(c) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.93 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 2.39 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Custom Reference Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.38 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 2.50 | | | | N/A | | | | 3.35 | | | | N/A | |
S&P® Municipal Bond Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5.97 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.89 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.65 | | | | N/A | |
S&P® Municipal Bond Investment Grade Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5.96 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1.75 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.49 | | | | N/A | |
S&P® Municipal Bond High Yield Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6.16 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 4.04 | | | | N/A | | | | 5.07 | | | | N/A | |
Bloomberg Taxable Municipal: U.S. Aggregate Eligible Index | | | — | | | | — | | | | (13.26 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 2.75 | | | | N/A | | | | 3.87 | | | | N/A | |
| (a) | Assuming maximum sales charges, if any. Average annual total returns with and without sales charges reflect reductions for distribution and service fees. See “About Fund Performance” for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees, and how performance was calculated for certain share classes. | |
| (b) | Under normal circumstances the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds. The Fund’s returns prior to January 27, 2014 are the returns of the Fund when it followed different investment strategies under the name BlackRock Intermediate Municipal Fund. | |
| (c) | Effective October 1, 2021, the Fund has changed the benchmarks against which it measures its performance from the S&P® Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of the returns of 65% S&P® Municipal Bond Investment Grade Index/30% S&P® Municipal Bond High Yield Index/5% Bloomberg Taxable Municipal: U.S. Aggregate Eligible Index (the “Custom Reference Index”) to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and a customized weighted index comprised of 72% Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index Total Return Index Value Unhedged/23% Municipal Bond: High Yield (non-Investment Grade) Total Return Index/5% Bloomberg Municipal Index Taxable Bonds Total Return Index Value (the “Customized Reference Benchmark”). The investment adviser believes the new benchmarks more accurately reflect the investment strategy of the Fund. The Customized Reference Benchmark commenced on September 30, 2016. | |
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Fund Summary as of May 31, 2022 (continued) | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund |
N/A — Not applicable as the share class and index do not have a sales charge.
Past performance is not an indication of future results.
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Expense Example
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| | | | | | | | | | Expenses Paid During the Period | | | | | | Including Interest Expense and Fees | | | Excluding Interest Expense and Fees | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | | |
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| Beginning
Account Value (12/01/21) |
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| Ending Account
Value (05/31/22) |
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| Including
Interest Expense and Fees |
(a) | |
| Excluding Interest Expense and Fees | | |
| Beginning
Account Value (12/01/21) |
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| Ending Account Value (05/31/22) | | |
| Expenses
Paid During the Period |
(a) | |
| Ending Account Value (05/31/22) | | |
| Expenses
Paid During the Period |
(a) | |
| Including Interest Expense and Fees | | |
| Excluding Interest Expense
and Fees |
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| | Institutional | | | $ 1,000.00 | | | | $ 918.40 | | | | $ 3.01 | | | | $ 2.63 | | | | $ 1,000.00 | | | | $ 1,021.79 | | | | $ 3.18 | | | | $ 1,022.19 | | | | $ 2.77 | | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | |
| | Investor A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 917.30 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 3.68 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.69 | | | | 4.28 | | | | 1,021.09 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.77 | | | |
| | Investor A1 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 917.20 | | | | 3.39 | | | | 3.01 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.39 | | | | 3.58 | | | | 1,021.79 | | | | 3.17 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.63 | | | |
| | Investor C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 913.90 | | | | 7.68 | | | | 7.30 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.90 | | | | 8.10 | | | | 1,017.30 | | | | 7.69 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.53 | | | |
| | Class K | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 918.70 | | | | 2.68 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.14 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 1,022.54 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.48 | | | |
| (a) | For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). | |
See “Disclosure of Expenses” for further information on how expenses were calculated.
Portfolio Information
SECTOR ALLOCATION
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Sector(a)(b) | | Percent of Total Investments |
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Transportation | | 24.1% |
Housing | | 16.1 |
County/City/Special District/School District | | 12.9 |
Health | | 12.0 |
State | | 11.3 |
Utilities | | 10.2 |
Education | | 8.1 |
Corporate | | 2.4 |
Tobacco | | 2.0 |
Other** | | 0.9 |
CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE
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Calendar Year Ended December 31,(a)(c) | | Percentage |
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2022 | | 4.4% |
2023 | | 3.5 |
2024 | | 5.3 |
2025 | | 3.5 |
2026 | | 5.8 |
CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION
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Credit Rating(a)(d) | | Percent of Total Investments |
| |
AAA/Aaa | | 10.2% |
AA/Aa | | 42.5 |
A | | 13.2 |
BBB/Baa | | 8.3 |
BB/Ba | | 4.1 |
B | | 0.7 |
CCC/Caa | | 0.1 |
N/R(e) | | 20.9 |
(a) | Excludes short-term securities. |
(b) | For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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. |
(c) | Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years. |
(d) | 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, Inc. 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. |
(e) | 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 May 31, 2022, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments. |
* | Includes one or more investment categories that individually represents less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for details. |
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16 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Institutional Shares are not subject to any sales charge. These shares bear no ongoing distribution or service fees and are available only to certain eligible investors.
Class K Shares are not subject to any sales charge. These shares bear no ongoing distribution or service fees and are available only to certain eligible investors. For each Fund, except BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund, Class K Shares performance shown prior to the Class K January 25, 2018 inception date is that of Institutional Shares. The performance of the Funds’ Class K Shares, except BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund, would be substantially similar to Institutional Shares because Class K Shares and Institutional Shares invest in the same portfolio of securities and performance would only differ to the extent that Class K Shares and Institutional Shares have different expenses. The actual returns of Class K Shares would have been higher than those of the Institutional Shares because Class K Shares have lower expenses than the Institutional Shares.
Service Shares (available only in BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund and BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund) are not subject to any sales charge. These shares are subject to a service fee of 0.25% per year (but no distribution fee) and are only available to certain eligible investors.
Investor A Shares are subject to a maximum initial sales charge (front-end load) of 4.25% and a service fee of 0.25% per year (but no distribution fee). Certain redemptions of these shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) where no initial sales charge was paid at the time of purchase. These shares are generally available through financial intermediaries.
Investor A1 Shares (available only in BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund, BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund and BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund) are subject to a maximum initial sales charge (front-end load) of 4.00% and a service fee of 0.10% per year (but no distribution fee). Investor A1 Shares for BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund incur a maximum initial sales charge (front-end load) of 1.00% and a service fee of 0.10% per year (but no distribution fee) for BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund and BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund. The initial sales charge does not apply to current eligible shareholders of Investor A1 Shares of the Funds. Investor A1 Shares are only available for dividend and capital gain reinvestment by existing shareholders, and for purchase by certain employer-sponsored retirement plans and, for BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund only, fee based programs previously approved by the Fund. Certain redemptions of these shares may be subject to a CDSC where no initial sales charge was paid at the time of purchase. However, the CDSC does not apply to redemptions by certain employer-sponsored retirement plans or to redemptions of shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains by existing shareholders and, for BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund only, fee based programs previously approved by the Fund.
Investor C Shares (available only in BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund, BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund and BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund) are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within one year of purchase. In addition, these shares are subject to a distribution fee of 0.75% per year and a service fee of 0.25% per year. These shares are generally available through financial intermediaries. These shares automatically convert to Investor A Shares after approximately eight years.
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Refer to blackrock.com to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Figures shown in the performance table(s) assume reinvestment of all distributions, if any, at net asset value (“NAV”) on the ex-dividend date or payable date, as applicable. Investment return and principal value of shares will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Distributions paid to each class of shares will vary because of the different levels of service, distribution and transfer agency fees applicable to each class, which are deducted from the income available to be paid to shareholders.
BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”), each Fund’s investment adviser, has contractually and/or voluntarily agreed to waive and/or reimburse a portion of each Fund’s expenses. Without such waiver(s) and/or reimbursement(s), each Fund’s performance would have been lower. With respect to each Fund’s voluntary waiver(s), if any, the Manager is under no obligation to waive and/or reimburse or to continue waiving and/or reimbursing its fees and such voluntary waiver(s) may be reduced or discontinued at any time. With respect to each Fund’s contractual waiver(s), if any, the Manager is under no obligation to continue waiving and/or reimbursing its fees after the applicable termination date of such agreement. See the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information on waivers and/or reimbursements.
The standardized 30-day yield includes the effects of any waivers and/or reimbursements. The unsubsidized 30-day yield excludes the effects of any waivers and/or reimbursements.
The following indexes are used to calculate BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund’s former custom blended secondary benchmark:
Bloomberg Taxable Municipal: U.S. Aggregate Eligible Index — represents securities that are taxable, dollar-denominated, and issued by a U.S. state or territory, and have at least one year to final maturity regardless of call features, have at least $250 million par amount outstanding, and are rated investment-grade (at least BBB- by S&P or Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”) and/or Baa3 by Moody’s) by at least two of the following ratings agencies: S&P, Moody’s and Fitch.
S&P® Municipal Bond High Yield Index — a market-value-weighted index that consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are nonrated or that are rated BB+ by S&P and/or Ba1 by Moody’s or lower; bonds that are prerefunded or escrowed to maturity are not included in this index.
S&P® Municipal Bond Investment Grade Index — a market-value-weighted index that consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB by S&P and/or Baa3 by Moody’s.
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ABOUT FUND PERFORMANCE | | 17 |
Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (a) transactional expenses, such as sales charges; and (b) operating expenses, including investment advisory fees, service and distribution fees, including 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number corresponding to their Fund and share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”
The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in these Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect transactional expenses, such as sales charges, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.
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18 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging | | |
The Funds may utilize leverage to seek to enhance returns and net asset value (“NAV”). However, there is no guarantee that these objectives can be achieved in all interest rate environments.
Each Fund may leverage its assets through the use of proceeds received in tender option bond (“TOB”) transactions, as described in the Notes to Financial Statements. In a TOB Trust transaction, each Fund transfers municipal bonds or other municipal securities into a special purpose entity (a “TOB Trust”). TOB investments generally provide each Fund with economic benefits in periods of declining short-term interest rates but expose each Fund to risks during periods of rising short-term interest rates. Additionally, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into a TOB Trust may adversely affect each Fund’s NAV per share.
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 each Fund on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of each Fund (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, the Fund’s shareholders benefit from the incremental net income.
The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage is distributed to the Funds’ shareholders, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in each Fund’s per share NAV. However, in order to benefit shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other ongoing costs of leverage exceed a Fund’s return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders is lower than if the Fund had not used leverage.
Furthermore, the value of each Fund’s portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can also influence the value of portfolio investments. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence each Fund’s NAV positively or negatively in addition to the impact on each Fund’s performance from leverage. Changes in the direction of interest rates are difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that a Fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful.
The use of leverage also generally causes greater changes in each Fund’s NAV and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the NAV of a Fund’s shares than if the Fund was not leveraged. In addition, each Fund 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 the leverage instruments, which may cause the Funds to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit a Fund’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. Each Fund incurs expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by each Fund’s shareholders and may reduce income.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Funds 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 Funds’ 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 Fund can realize on an investment and/or may result in lower distributions paid to shareholders. The Funds’ investments in these instruments, if any, are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE BENEFITS AND RISK S O F L E V E R A G I N G / D E R I V A T I V E F I N A N C I A L I N S T R U M E N T S | | 19 |
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Schedule of Investments May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
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Education — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Chapman University, 3.00%, 04/01/51 | | $ | 2,100 | | | $ | 1,565,396 | |
University of Southern California, 3.03%, 10/01/39 | | | 650 | | | | 559,914 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,125,310 | |
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Environmental, Maintenance & Security Service — 0.1% | |
Nature Conservancy (The), Series A, 3.96%, 03/01/52 | | | 3,311 | | | | 3,092,280 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Cottage Health Obligated Group, Series 2020, 3.30%, 11/01/49 | | | 1,839 | | | | 1,496,210 | |
Providence St Joseph Health Obligated Group | | | | | | | | |
Series 21-A, 2.70%, 10/01/51 | | | 2,344 | | | | 1,655,923 | |
Series A, 3.93%, 10/01/48 | | | 1,012 | | | | 913,521 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,065,654 | |
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Total Corporate Bonds — 0.3% (Cost: $11,608,352) | | | | | | | 9,283,244 | |
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Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
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California — 79.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Corporate — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
California Community Choice Financing Authority, RB, Series B-1, 4.00%, 02/01/52(a) | | | 21,200 | | | | 21,959,215 | |
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County/City/Special District/School District — 16.1% | |
Butte-Glenn Community College District, GO, Series A, Election 2016, 5.25%, 08/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,075,530 | |
Carlsbad Unified School District, COP, 4.00%, 10/01/46 | | | 2,580 | | | | 2,640,565 | |
City & County of San Francisco CA, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020, 4.00%, 06/15/45 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,071,274 | |
Series B-1, 4.00%, 06/15/39 | | | 2,010 | | | | 2,107,304 | |
City & County of San Francisco California Community Facilities District No. 2014-1, ST | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 3.78%, 09/01/30 | | | 1,110 | | | | 1,058,180 | |
Series B, 3.92%, 09/01/31 | | | 3,410 | | | | 3,252,591 | |
Series B, 3.97%, 09/01/32 | | | 1,880 | | | | 1,785,133 | |
Series B, 4.02%, 09/01/33 | | | 2,070 | | | | 1,957,806 | |
Coast Community College District, GO, Series B, Election 2002, (AGM), 0.00%, 08/01/30(b) | | | 26,425 | | | | 21,115,848 | |
El Monte Union High School District, GO, Series B, 4.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 2,825 | | | | 2,846,730 | |
Glendale Community College District, GO, CAB, Series B, 4.00%, 08/01/50 | | | 25,000 | | | | 25,319,900 | |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, GO, Series B, Election 2012, 5.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 30,215 | | | | 33,486,741 | |
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, GO, Series A, Election 2016, 5.25%, 08/01/42 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,513,365 | |
Imperial Irrigation District, RB, (AMBAC), 6.94%, 01/01/26 | | | 7,855 | | | | 8,419,264 | |
Los Angeles Community College District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series K, Election 2008, 4.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 4,045 | | | | 4,183,036 | |
Series K, Election 2008, 4.00%, 08/01/39 | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,639,780 | |
Los Angeles Community College District, Refunding GO, 2.11%, 08/01/32 | | | 2,590 | | | | 2,192,329 | |
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue, RB, 4.00%, 06/01/36 | | $ | 5,425 | | | $ | 5,779,806 | |
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 25,935 | | | | 28,754,394 | |
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 5,250 | | | | 5,540,262 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 19,235 | | | | 21,209,627 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/39 | | | 12,770 | | | | 13,471,584 | |
Marin Healthcare District, GO, Series A, Election 2013, 5.00%, 08/01/41 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,926,270 | |
Menifee Union School District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 08/01/42 | | | 7,275 | | | | 8,011,383 | |
Mount San Antonio Community College District, GO, Series C, Election 2018, 2.00%, 08/01/38 | | | 3,300 | | | | 2,578,079 | |
Mount San Antonio Community College District, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018-A, Election 2018, 4.00%, 08/01/49 | | | 9,425 | | | | 9,554,669 | |
Series A, Election 2018, 5.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 12,945 | | | | 14,432,186 | |
North Orange County Community College District, GO, Series B, GO, 4.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 3,575 | | | | 3,621,303 | |
Ontario Public Financing Authority, RB, (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/47(c) | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,352,551 | |
Orange County Local Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue, RB, 5.00%, 02/15/39 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,255,082 | |
Orange County Local Transportation Authority, RB, 5.00%, 02/15/40 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,627,115 | |
Palomar Community College District, GO, Series D, Election 2006, 5.25%, 08/01/45 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,330,321 | |
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 03/01/38 | | | 3,240 | | | | 3,446,906 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 03/01/39 | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,449,777 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 03/01/40 | | | 1,230 | | | | 1,303,288 | |
San Diego Community College District, Refunding GO, 2.38%, 08/01/33 | | | 5,375 | | | | 4,558,554 | |
San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 04/01/45 | | | 3,440 | | | | 3,903,406 | |
San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/48 | | | 3,775 | | | | 3,889,507 | |
San Diego Unified School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series L-2, 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,073,480 | |
Series M-2, 4.00%, 07/01/50 | | | 3,700 | | | | 3,774,562 | |
Series N-2, 4.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,504,060 | |
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 1,730 | | | | 1,741,870 | |
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, GO, Series A, Election 2016, 5.00%, 08/01/47 | | | 21,675 | | | | 23,633,553 | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Refunding TA | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 3.13%, 08/01/28 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,088,078 | |
Series D, 3.25%, 08/01/29 | | | 1,000 | | | | 940,714 | |
Series D, 3.38%, 08/01/30 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,171,462 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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County/City/Special District/School District (continued) | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Financing Authority, TA, Series A, (BHAC-CR), 5.75%, 08/01/37 | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 5,646,735 | |
San Joaquin County Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 03/01/41 | | | 17,955 | | | | 19,517,354 | |
San Jose Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Refunding TA, Series A-T, 3.25%, 08/01/29 | | | 8,730 | | | | 8,285,530 | |
San Jose Unified School District, GO, CAB, Series C, Election 2002, (NPFGC), 0.00%, 06/01/31(b) | | | 25,000 | | | | 19,228,475 | |
San Marcos Unified School District, GO, Series E, GO, 4.00%, 08/01/42 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,099,175 | |
San Mateo County Community College District, GO, Series B, Election 2014, 5.00%, 09/01/45 | | | 30,000 | | | | 33,484,920 | |
Santa Clara County Financing Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/35 | | | 6,975 | | | | 7,322,780 | |
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series C, 2.00%, 08/01/34 | | | 1,770 | | | | 1,499,799 | |
Series C, 2.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 695 | | | | 565,330 | |
Santa Cruz City High School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series C, 2.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 450 | | | | 374,914 | |
Series C, 2.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 1,755 | | | | 1,419,509 | |
Series C, 2.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 2,870 | | | | 2,269,662 | |
Series C, 2.00%, 08/01/38 | | | 2,955 | | | | 2,286,449 | |
Series C, 2.13%, 08/01/39 | | | 3,070 | | | | 2,371,566 | |
Simi Valley Unified School District, GO, Series C, 4.00%, 08/01/50 | | | 1,615 | | | | 1,631,392 | |
South San Francisco Public Facilities Financing Authority, RB(c) | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/01/42 | | | 500 | | | | 504,129 | |
5.25%, 06/01/46 | | | 750 | | | | 841,772 | |
Vista Joint Powers Financing Authority, Refunding RB, 5.25%, 05/01/37 | | | 15,065 | | | | 16,163,645 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 487,102,361 | |
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Education — 7.1% | | | | | | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 3.43%, 04/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 949,705 | |
Series A, 3.56%, 04/01/31 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,900,508 | |
Series U-7, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 5,500 | | | | 7,068,710 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, 5.25%, 04/01/40 | | | 5,000 | | | | 6,423,825 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, RB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.13%, 01/01/35 | | | 1,010 | | | | 893,757 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/55 | | | 2,300 | | | | 2,265,693 | |
Series A-2, 5.00%, 01/01/24 | | | 575 | | | | 576,183 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, RB, CAB | | | | | | | | |
0.01%, 01/01/35 | | | 2,695 | | | | 1,221,587 | |
0.01%, 01/01/60 | | | 37,500 | | | | 2,980,275 | |
Class B, Class B, 0.00%, 01/01/61(b)(d) | | | 17,940 | | | | 1,527,663 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Refunding RB, Series A, 1.84%, 10/01/31 | | | 1,100 | | | | 913,684 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/41(d) | | | 925 | | | | 908,301 | |
6.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 500 | | | | 510,894 | |
5.00%, 06/15/51(d) | | | 1,385 | | | | 1,333,993 | |
Series A, 5.50%, 08/01/34(d) | | | 285 | | | | 291,479 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 08/01/39 | | | 1,785 | | | | 1,866,728 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Education (continued) | | | | | | | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 08/01/48 | | $ | 2,140 | | | $ | 2,198,033 | |
California Public Finance Authority, RB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 385 | | | | 370,860 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 375 | | | | 348,776 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/54 | | | 520 | | | | 465,394 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 265 | | | | 260,856 | |
California School Finance Authority, RB(d) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/40 | | | 1,420 | | | | 1,464,858 | |
5.00%, 06/01/50 | | | 2,240 | | | | 2,292,857 | |
5.00%, 06/01/59 | | | 3,565 | | | | 3,630,860 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/33 | | | 525 | | | | 532,297 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/43 | | | 525 | | | | 528,148 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/49 | | | 7,105 | | | | 7,162,138 | |
Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,569,330 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/55 | | | 1,000 | | | | 993,309 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/58 | | | 3,355 | | | | 3,372,627 | |
Series A, 6.00%, 06/01/59 | | | 8,925 | | | | 9,086,382 | |
Series B, 6.00%, 06/01/31 | | | 735 | | | | 672,605 | |
California State University, RB, Series C, 4.00%, 11/01/45 | | | 23,825 | | | | 24,577,799 | |
California State University, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 1.85%, 11/01/31 | | | 6,750 | | | | 5,612,800 | |
Series B, 2.53%, 11/01/33 | | | 2,580 | | | | 2,199,133 | |
Series B2, 0.55%, 11/01/49(a) | | | 11,750 | | | | 10,884,166 | |
Series D, 1.69%, 11/01/29 | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,305,160 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/36 | | | 2,900 | | | | 3,031,260 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 4,100 | | | | 4,208,966 | |
Hastings Campus Housing Finance Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/61 | | | 7,640 | | | | 7,908,882 | |
University of California, RB, Series AV, 5.25%, 05/15/42 | | | 12,305 | | | | 13,656,446 | |
University of California, RB, BAB, 6.30%, 05/15/50 | | | 3,790 | | | | 4,243,284 | |
University of California, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series BE, 4.00%, 05/15/47 | | | 35,980 | | | | 37,306,187 | |
Series Q, 4.00%, 05/15/39 | | | 10,555 | | | | 11,036,287 | |
Series Q, 4.00%, 05/15/41 | | | 12,000 | | | | 12,409,080 | |
Series Q, 5.00%, 05/15/46 | | | 7,565 | | | | 8,476,439 | |
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| | | | | | | 216,438,204 | |
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Health — 6.5% | | | | | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 05/15/46 | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,967,175 | |
4.00%, 05/15/51 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,951,946 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/36 | | | 4,870 | | | | 4,931,411 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/38 | | | 13,040 | | | | 14,067,982 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/40 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,011,605 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/15/40 | | | 1,560 | | | | 1,602,749 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/41 | | | 1,035 | | | | 1,179,594 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/44 | | | 8,390 | | | | 8,231,270 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/45 | | | 1,610 | | | | 1,579,336 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/15/48 | | | 67,395 | | | | 68,610,536 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/15/50 | | | 30,325 | | | | 30,560,504 | |
Series A-2, 4.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 21,375 | | | | 21,637,335 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Refunding RB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/39 | | | 980 | | | | 1,045,351 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/49 | | | 1,105 | | | | 1,149,356 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Health (continued) | | | | | | |
California Public Finance Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
2.88%, 05/15/27(d) | | $ | 1,005 | | | $ | 969,632 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/38 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,032,593 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/39 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,527,495 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/40 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,267,076 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/41 | | | 3,320 | | | | 3,351,361 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/15/46 | | | 5,250 | | | | 5,871,642 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/51 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,017,535 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/47 | | | 5,050 | | | | 5,081,017 | |
City of Corona, RB, 2.24%, 05/01/30 | | | 10,000 | | | | 8,700,840 | |
City of Huntington Beach California, Refunding RB, 2.32%, 06/15/30 | | | 2,750 | | | | 2,345,662 | |
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| | | | | | | 198,691,003 | |
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Housing — 4.2% | | | | | | |
California Community Housing Agency, RB, M/F Housing(d) | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 08/01/46 | | | 3,200 | | | | 2,673,530 | |
3.00%, 08/01/56 | | | 4,840 | | | | 3,612,131 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/49 | | | 2,630 | | | | 2,331,642 | |
Series A-1, 4.00%, 08/01/50 | | | 1,605 | | | | 1,268,210 | |
Series A-1, 3.00%, 02/01/57 | | | 8,330 | | | | 5,974,584 | |
Series A-2, 4.00%, 02/01/50 | | | 1,535 | | | | 1,228,169 | |
Series A-2, 4.00%, 08/01/51 | | | 10,420 | | | | 8,249,462 | |
California Housing Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Class A, 3.25%, 08/20/36 | | | 8,932 | | | | 8,318,652 | |
Class A, (FHLMC ), 3.75%, 03/25/35 | | | 19,841 | | | | 20,349,989 | |
City & County of San Francisco California, RB, M/F Housing, Series J, (FNMA ), 2.55%, 07/01/39 | | | 21,506 | | | | 18,342,145 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency VII RB, Series A1, 3.00%, 08/01/56(d) | | | 1,430 | | | | 1,022,295 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency VIII, RB, M/F Housing, Series A-1, 3.00%, 08/01/56(d) | | | 2,165 | | | | 1,603,648 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency XII, RB, M/F Housing, 4.38%, 08/01/49(d) | | | 2,740 | | | | 2,215,038 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 3,965 | | | | 3,261,637 | |
Series A-1, 3.00%, 12/01/56 | | | 675 | | | | 474,644 | |
Series A-2, 4.00%, 08/01/45 | | | 5,065 | | | | 4,131,460 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, RB, M/F Housing(d) | | | | | | | | |
2.65%, 12/01/46 | | | 4,765 | | | | 3,796,650 | |
3.13%, 07/01/56 | | | 5,620 | | | | 4,059,208 | |
4.00%, 07/01/56 | | | 4,775 | | | | 4,065,836 | |
4.00%, 03/01/57 | | | 500 | | | | 389,326 | |
3.25%, 04/01/57 | | | 5,075 | | | | 3,892,835 | |
3.25%, 05/01/57 | | | 4,730 | | | | 3,479,572 | |
4.00%, 06/01/57 | | | 535 | | | | 415,274 | |
4.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 2,150 | | | | 1,564,402 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 1,375 | | | | 1,339,187 | |
Series A, 3.00%, 09/01/56 | | | 2,045 | | | | 1,523,535 | |
Series A2, 3.25%, 07/01/56 | | | 3,395 | | | | 2,471,764 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 02/01/57 | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,104,501 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 2,450 | | | | 1,824,875 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 12/01/59 | | | 2,925 | | | | 2,100,355 | |
Senior Lien, 3.00%, 06/01/47 | | | 3,625 | | | | 2,839,955 | |
Senior Lien, 3.25%, 05/01/57 | | | 2,265 | | | | 1,662,999 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Housing (continued) | | | | | | | | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, RB, M/F Housing(d) (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Senior Lien, 3.13%, 06/01/57 | | $ | 5,030 | | | $ | 3,632,108 | |
Series B, Sub Lien, 4.00%, 12/01/59 | | | 4,580 | | | | 2,926,702 | |
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| | | | | | | 128,146,320 | |
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State — 5.3% | | | | | | |
California State Public Works Board, RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 11/01/46 | | | 13,750 | | | | 14,193,713 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 05/01/38 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,027,154 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 05/01/40 | | | 9,775 | | | | 10,042,835 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 05/01/46 | | | 14,565 | | | | 14,853,766 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 29,985 | | | | 33,620,501 | |
Series D, 4.00%, 11/01/41 | | | 3,110 | | | | 3,281,081 | �� |
Series D, 4.00%, 05/01/42 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,251,440 | |
Series D, 4.00%, 05/01/46 | | | 7,840 | | | | 8,103,095 | |
California State University, Refunding RB, Series B, 1.67%, 11/01/29 | | | 9,000 | | | | 7,722,783 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, SAB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/02/39 | | | 1,375 | | | | 1,482,339 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/02/44 | | | 675 | | | | 720,137 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/02/48 | | | 675 | | | | 718,539 | |
El Dorado Irrigation District, Refunding RB, Series C, 2.06%, 03/01/29 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,022,887 | |
Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, SAB, 4.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 8,245 | | | | 8,458,430 | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, TA, CAB(b)(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 0.00%, 08/01/23 | | | 1,000 | | | | 952,134 | |
Series D, 0.00%, 08/01/31 | | | 3,000 | | | | 1,933,275 | |
State of California, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 11/01/36 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,306,425 | |
4.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 1,705 | | | | 1,789,512 | |
5.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,919,525 | |
4.00%, 10/01/39 | | | 1,210 | | | | 1,252,395 | |
4.00%, 03/01/46 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,027,857 | |
4.00%, 04/01/49 | | | 28,020 | | | | 29,250,778 | |
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| | | | | | | 159,930,601 | |
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Tobacco — 1.6% | | | | | | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/50 | | | 1,070 | | | | 1,149,866 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/47 | | | 2,595 | | | | 2,595,239 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/49 | | | 1,540 | | | | 1,481,247 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Refunding RB, CAB, Series B-2, Subordinate, 0.01%, 06/01/55 | | | 7,620 | | | | 1,363,789 | |
California Statewide Financing Authority, RB, CAB, Series D, 0.00%, 06/01/55(b)(d) | | | 16,500 | | | | 957,479 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
(SAP), 2.75%, 06/01/34 | | | 5,175 | | | | 4,409,685 | |
Series A-1, 3.49%, 06/01/36 | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,247,475 | |
Subordinate, 3.85%, 06/01/50 | | | 6,020 | | | | 5,455,949 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, CAB, Series B, Subordinate, 0.00%, 06/01/66(b) | | | 40,005 | | | | 5,270,939 | |
Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, 3.68%, 06/01/38 | | | 4,220 | | | | 3,668,260 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Tobacco (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, RB, CAB, Series D, 0.00%, 06/01/56(b) | | $ | 29,500 | | | $ | 2,813,090 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 06/01/48 | | | 14,360 | | | | 15,154,398 | |
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| | | | | | | 48,567,416 | |
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Transportation — 14.2% | | | | | | |
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Brick Campaign, ARB, Series B, 5.56%, 07/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,067,409 | |
City of Long Beach CA Harbor Revenue RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,051,250 | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 4.00%, 05/15/40 | | | 15,545 | | | | 15,531,833 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/40 | | | 6,615 | | | | 6,864,597 | |
Series A, AMT, 4.00%, 05/15/41 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,921,340 | |
Series A, AMT, 4.00%, 05/15/42 | | | 14,970 | | | | 14,733,699 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/42 | | | 23,725 | | | | 25,165,392 | |
Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/41 | | | 18,710 | | | | 19,664,734 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/45 | | | 20,000 | | | | 21,726,420 | |
Series D, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/41 | | | 8,850 | | | | 9,172,167 | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Refunding ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/45 | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,223,001 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/46 | | | 14,800 | | | | 16,220,904 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/46 | | | 10,375 | | | | 11,398,888 | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Refunding RB, Series B, 4.00%, 05/15/40 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,073,672 | |
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 03/01/41 | | | 20,000 | | | | 21,018,120 | |
Port of Los Angeles, Refunding RB, Series C, 4.00%, 08/01/39 | | | 3,355 | | | | 3,419,889 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, ARB, Series B, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 23,090 | | | | 25,568,434 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, AMT, Subordinate, 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 2,455 | | | | 2,480,147 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 4.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 6,020 | | | | 6,115,862 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 19,560 | | | | 22,063,289 | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Comm-San Francisco International Airport, Refunding ARB | | | | | | | | |
2nd Series, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/48 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,323,510 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/40 | | | 8,875 | | | | 9,119,524 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/42 | | | 31,420 | | | | 33,138,265 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 05/01/42 | | | 40,370 | | | | 43,339,779 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/44 | | | 10,125 | | | | 10,346,950 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/49 | | | 10,145 | | | | 10,837,295 | |
Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/41 | | | 29,960 | | | | 31,367,850 | |
Series E, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/38 | | | 9,055 | | | | 9,822,384 | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Comm-San Francisco International Airport, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/46 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,620,220 | |
Series A, AMT, 4.00%, 05/01/52 | | | 1,930 | | | | 1,870,272 | |
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series C, 4.00%, 03/01/46 | | | 19,285 | | | | 19,855,952 | |
Series C, 4.00%, 03/01/51 | | | 2,145 | | | | 2,204,747 | |
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| | | | | | | 430,327,795 | |
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Utilities — 23.4% | | | | | | |
Anaheim Housing & Public Improvements Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/52 | | | 8,040 | | | | 8,723,593 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, 1.68%, 02/01/29 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 848,398 | |
City of Los Angeles CA Wastewater System Revenue, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 06/01/47 | | | 12,020 | | | | 14,086,707 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 4.00%, 06/01/52 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,313,460 | |
City of Los Angeles California Wastewater System Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/47 | | | 20,000 | | | | 22,198,420 | |
City of Los Angeles California Wastewater System Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,169,590 | |
City of Sacramento California Water Revenue, RB, 5.00%, 09/01/42 | | | 6,465 | | | | 7,014,984 | |
City of San Francisco CA Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, RB, Series C, 4.00%, 11/01/50 | | | 1,865 | | | | 1,906,056 | |
City of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 11/01/39 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,175,220 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/01/50 | | | 7,725 | | | | 7,880,806 | |
Contra Costa Water District, Refunding RB, Series W, 4.00%, 10/01/46 | | | 14,440 | | | | 14,950,136 | |
East Bay Municipal Utility District Water System Revenue, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/45 | | | 4,885 | | | | 5,008,156 | |
Eastern Municipal Water District Financing Authority, RB, Series D, 5.25%, 07/01/42 | | | 18,500 | | | | 20,501,163 | |
Eastern Municipal Water District Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 2,150 | | | | 2,204,550 | |
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 10/01/42 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,154,000 | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Power System Revenue RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 3,620 | | | | 4,081,456 | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Water System Revenue Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/50 | | | 21,650 | | | | 24,567,619 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,842,300 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 1,845 | | | | 2,107,175 | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Water System Revenue, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 53,760 | | | | 57,886,723 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/44 | | | 10,650 | | | | 11,690,867 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 15,730 | | | | 18,238,054 | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, RB, 5.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 35,325 | | | | 40,921,858 | |
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, RB | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 06/15/22(b) | | | 26,620 | | | | 30,351,006 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 16,105 | | | | 17,165,112 | |
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 7,000 | | | | 7,859,572 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 4,420 | | | | 4,839,622 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 475 | | | | 543,491 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 21,650 | | | | 24,753,484 | |
Northern California Power Agency, RB, BAB, Series A, 7.31%, 06/01/40 | | | 2,150 | | | | 2,726,854 | |
Rancho Water District Financing Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/39 | | | 4,450 | | | | 4,642,551 | |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | | 23 |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Utilities (continued) | | | | | | |
Rancho Water District Financing Authority, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 08/01/38 | | $ | 4,500 | | | $ | 4,724,541 | |
Sacramento County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 10,015 | | | | 11,556,769 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/50 | | | 21,195 | | | | 24,441,120 | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series G, 5.00%, 08/15/38 | | | 22,390 | | | | 25,262,570 | |
Series G, 5.00%, 08/15/41 | | | 20,000 | | | | 22,430,640 | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series H, 4.00%, 08/15/40 | | | 7,700 | | | | 7,908,262 | |
Series H, 4.00%, 08/15/45 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,023,090 | |
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/36 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,425,215 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 500 | | | | 528,723 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,051,888 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/38 | | | 13,595 | | | | 14,708,580 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/38 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,051,455 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/39 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,313,584 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/40 | | | 1,915 | | | | 2,003,450 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/45 | | | 14,620 | | | | 15,173,864 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/38 | | | 16,460 | | | | 17,825,867 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 08/01/43 | | | 33,820 | | | | 37,073,247 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.25%, 08/01/47 | | | 15,280 | | | | 16,867,852 | |
San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission Power Revenue, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/01/41 | | | 2,515 | | | | 2,581,137 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/01/43 | | | 2,390 | | | | 2,440,412 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 11/01/46 | | | 4,160 | | | | 4,203,006 | |
San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Revenue, RB, Series B, 1.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 27,880 | | | | 26,339,407 | |
San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Revenue, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 4.00%, 10/01/42 | | | 17,010 | | | | 17,085,592 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 2,965 | | | | 3,422,879 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 2,515 | | | | 2,902,285 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/48 | | | 4,290 | | | | 4,953,110 | |
San Mateo Foster City Public Financing Authority, RB, 4.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,077,463 | |
State of California Department of Water Resources, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series AW, 4.00%, 12/01/34 | | | 24,000 | | | | 24,974,544 | |
Series BC, 1.32%, 12/01/28 | | | 4,000 | | | | 3,415,176 | |
Western Municipal Water District Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 2,750 | | | | 3,167,125 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/39 | | | 2,900 | | | | 3,332,532 | |
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| | | | | | | 709,618,368 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in California | | | | | | | 2,400,781,283 | |
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Illinois — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
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County/City/Special District/School District — 0.3% | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, BAB, 6.14%, 12/01/39 | | | 6,925 | | | | 7,314,510 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Puerto Rico — 7.8% | | | | | | | | |
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State — 4.4% | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 11/01/43(b) | | $ | 19,364 | | | $ | 10,069,128 | |
0.00%, 11/01/51(b) | | | 25,882 | | | | 11,582,309 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 5.63%, 07/01/29 | | | 5,196 | | | | 5,749,168 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 5.75%, 07/01/31 | | | 2,021 | | | | 2,288,164 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,917 | | | | 1,871,078 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,723 | | | | 1,671,714 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 1,479 | | | | 1,425,191 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 2,010 | | | | 1,915,052 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 2,091 | | | | 1,952,334 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, CAB, Series A, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/33(b) | | | 2,467 | | | | 1,476,570 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 38,748 | | | | 38,908,804 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 16,743 | | | | 17,022,943 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.33%, 07/01/40 | | | 11,004 | | | | 10,969,613 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.54%, 07/01/53 | | | 114 | | | | 113,168 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 15,623 | | | | 15,715,644 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, CAB(b) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 1,117 | | | | 832,221 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 1,330 | | | | 895,795 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,909 | | | | 1,165,883 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 17,313 | | | | 5,192,169 | |
Series B-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 5,761 | | | | 1,718,927 | |
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| | | | | | | 132,535,875 | |
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Tobacco — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Children’s Trust Fund, RB, Series A, 0.00%, 05/15/57(b) | | | 150,000 | | | | 9,152,550 | |
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Utilities — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
3rd Series, 5.40%, 01/01/20(e)(f) | | | 593 | | | | 581,583 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/29(e)(f) | | | 4,130 | | | | 3,822,852 | |
Series A, 7.00%, 07/01/33(e)(f) | | | 2,230 | | | | 2,185,400 | |
Series A, 6.75%, 07/01/36(e)(f) | | | 7,630 | | | | 7,477,400 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/42(e)(f) | | | 8,830 | | | | 8,173,313 | |
Series A, 7.00%, 07/01/43(e)(f) | | | 955 | | | | 935,900 | |
Series A-3, 10.00%, 07/01/19(e)(f) | | | 2,137 | | | | 2,318,115 | |
Series B-3, 10.00%, 07/01/19(e)(f) | | | 2,137 | | | | 2,318,116 | |
Series C-1, 5.40%, 01/01/18(e)(f) | | | 5,870 | | | | 5,752,549 | |
Series C-2, 5.40%, 07/01/18(e)(f) | | | 5,871 | | | | 5,753,480 | |
Series C-4, 5.40%, 07/01/20(e)(f) | | | 593 | | | | 581,583 | |
Series CCC, 5.25%, 07/01/26(e)(f) | | | 1,680 | | | | 1,555,058 | |
Series CCC, 5.25%, 07/01/28(e)(f) | | | 955 | | | | 883,977 | |
Series D-4, 7.50%, 07/01/20 | | | 1,638 | | | | 1,605,240 | |
Series TT, 5.00%, 07/01/25(e)(f) | | | 480 | | | | 444,302 | |
Series TT, 5.00%, 07/01/26(e)(f) | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,189,435 | |
Series WW, 5.50%, 07/01/19(e)(f) | | | 3,405 | | | | 3,151,770 | |
Series WW, 5.38%, 07/01/24(e)(f) | | | 875 | | | | 809,926 | |
Series WW, 5.25%, 07/01/33(e)(f) | | | 885 | | | | 819,183 | |
Series WW, 5.50%, 07/01/38(e)(f) | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,082,987 | |
Series XX, 5.25%, 07/01/27(e)(f) | | | 645 | | | | 597,031 | |
Series XX, 5.25%, 07/01/35(e)(f) | | | 400 | | | | 370,252 | |
Series XX, 5.75%, 07/01/36(e)(f) | | | 555 | | | | 513,725 | |
Series XX, 5.25%, 07/01/40(e)(f) | | | 11,490 | | | | 10,635,489 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Refunding RB(e)(f) | | | | | | | | |
Series AAA, 5.25%, 07/01/22 | | | 2,150 | | | | 1,990,104 | |
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24 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Refunding RB(e)(f) (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series AAA, 5.25%, 07/01/27 | | $ | 6,540 | | | $ | 6,053,620 | |
Series AAA, 5.25%, 07/01/28 | | | 4,690 | | | | 4,341,205 | |
Series AAA, 5.25%, 07/01/29 | | | 530 | | | | 490,584 | |
Series BBB, 5.40%, 07/01/28 | | | 2,805 | | | | 2,596,695 | |
Series UU, 1.00%, 07/01/19(a) | | | 355 | | | | 319,500 | |
Series UU, 1.16%, 07/01/19(a) | | | 395 | | | | 355,500 | |
Series UU, 1.00%, 07/01/20(a) | | | 3,175 | | | | 2,857,500 | |
Series UU, 1.35%, 07/01/31(a) | | | 3,765 | | | | 3,388,500 | |
Series YY, 6.13%, 07/01/40 | | | 4,060 | | | | 3,758,496 | |
Series ZZ, 5.25%, 07/01/19 | | | 2,945 | | | | 2,725,980 | |
Series ZZ, 5.25%, 07/01/24 | | | 1,990 | | | | 1,842,004 | |
Series ZZ, 5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 990 | | | | 916,374 | |
Series ZZ, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 925 | | | | 856,208 | |
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| | | | | | | 96,050,936 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico | | | | | | | 237,739,361 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds — 87.2% (Cost: $2,743,125,172) | | | | 2,645,835,154 | |
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Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(g) | |
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California — 10.8% | | | | | | |
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County/City/Special District/School District — 0.7% | |
Irvine Ranch Water District, COP, 5.00%, 03/01/46 | | | 19,330 | | | | 20,616,460 | |
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Education — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
California State University, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/43 | | | 35,250 | | | | 39,396,369 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue, RB, Series P, 5.00%, 05/15/47 | | | 15,370 | | | | 17,461,250 | |
University of California, RB, Series M, 5.00%, 05/15/42 | | | 20,000 | | | | 21,733,540 | |
University of California, Refunding RB, Series AZ, 5.00%, 05/15/43 | | | 41,740 | | | | 46,483,834 | |
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| | | | | | | 125,074,993 | |
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State — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
State of California, Refunding GO, 5.25%, 10/01/39 | | | 18,150 | | | | 19,916,431 | |
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Utilities — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, ARB, AMT, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/34 | | | 11,635 | | | | 13,212,663 | |
East Bay Municipal Utility District Water System Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/42 | | | 27,045 | | | | 30,061,274 | |
Eastern Municipal Water District Financing Authority, RB, Series D, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 36,105 | | | | 39,189,348 | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 29,545 | | | | 33,788,549 | |
San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Revenue, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 41,405 | | | | 45,581,897 | |
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| | | | | | | 161,833,731 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in California | | | | | | | 327,441,615 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 10.8% (Cost: $326,554,928) | | | | 327,441,615 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 98.3% (Cost: $3,081,288,452) | | | | 2,982,560,013 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Commercial Paper — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Water Revenue, 0.30%, 09/08/22 | | $ | 22,972 | | | $ | 22,897,406 | |
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Money Market Funds — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds California Money Fund, Institutional Class, 0.50%(h)(i) | | | 124,866,381 | | | | 124,791,461 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 4.8% (Cost: $147,758,362) | | | | 147,688,867 | |
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Total Investments — 103.1% (Cost: $3,229,046,814) | | | | 3,130,248,880 | |
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Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.8% | | | | | | | 52,794,119 | |
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Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (4.9)% | | | | (147,934,353 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 3,035,108,646 | |
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(a) | Variable rate security. Interest rate resets periodically. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available. |
(c) | When-issued security. |
(d) | 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. |
(e) | Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default. |
(f) | Non-income producing security. |
(g) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(h) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(i) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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.
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended May 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 05/31/21 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 05/31/22 | | | Shares Held at 05/31/22 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
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BlackRock Liquidity Funds California Money Fund, Institutional Class | | $ | 153,125,894 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (28,205,111 | )(a) | | $ | (98,789 | ) | | $ | (30,533 | ) | | $ | 124,791,461 | | | | 124,866,381 | | | $ | 194,220 | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Represents net amount purchased (sold). | |
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) | |
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Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 3,968 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | $ | 473,742 | | | $ | 2,271,114 | |
U.S. Long Bond | | | 2,681 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | | 373,581 | | | | 4,567,728 | |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 2,098 | | | | 09/30/22 | | | | 236,976 | | | | 490,176 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,329,018 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,329,018 | |
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| (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 period ended May 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 56,603,798 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 56,603,798 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,941,442 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,941,442 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts: | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | $ | 816,390,244 | |
For more information about the Fund’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 financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,283,244 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,283,244 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 2,645,835,154 | | | | — | | | | 2,645,835,154 | |
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts | | | — | | | | 327,441,615 | | | | — | | | | 327,441,615 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Paper | | | — | | | | 22,897,406 | | | | — | | | | 22,897,406 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 124,791,461 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 124,791,461 | |
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| | $ | 124,791,461 | | | $ | 3,005,457,419 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,130,248,880 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | $ | 7,329,018 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,329,018 | |
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| (a) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Fund may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, TOB Trust Certificates of $147,794,979 are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
See notes to financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
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Guam — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Guam Government Waterworks Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/50 | | $ | 500 | | | $ | 552,822 | |
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New Jersey — 77.3% | | | | | | |
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Corporate — 2.3% | | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, RB, AMT, 4.00%, 08/01/59 | | | 4,200 | | | | 3,954,409 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
3.38%, 04/01/38 | | | 1,360 | | | | 1,298,554 | |
3.50%, 04/01/42 | | | 720 | | | | 692,661 | |
Series A, AMT, 2.20%, 10/01/39(a) | | | 2,130 | | | | 1,973,162 | |
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County/City/Special District/School District — 16.8% | |
Carlstadt School District, Refunding GO, (SCH BD RES FD), 4.00%, 05/01/30 | | | 1,415 | | | | 1,459,169 | |
City of Bayonne New Jersey, Refunding GO, (BAM SAW), 5.00%, 07/01/26(b) | | | 860 | | | | 958,968 | |
City of East Orange New Jesery, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
(AGM), 3.00%, 09/15/30 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,208,565 | |
(AGM), 3.00%, 09/15/31 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,192,434 | |
City of Perth Amboy New Jersey, Refunding GO, Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 03/15/29 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,295,474 | |
Clifton Board of Education, GO | | | | | | | | |
(AGM), 2.25%, 08/15/45 | | | 1,790 | | | | 1,233,022 | |
(AGM), 2.25%, 08/15/46 | | | 1,850 | | | | 1,259,646 | |
County of Mercer New Jersey, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
2.38%, 02/15/30 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,345,623 | |
3.00%, 02/15/31 | | | 1,585 | | | | 1,594,212 | |
Essex County Improvement Authority, RB, (GTD), 4.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 7,470 | | | | 7,626,952 | |
Essex County Improvement Authority, Refunding RB, (NPFGC GTD), 5.50%, 10/01/29 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,804,639 | |
Ewing Township Board of Education, GO | | | | | | | | |
(SCH BD RES FD), 4.00%, 07/15/38 | | | 920 | | | | 942,913 | |
(SCH BD RES FD), 4.00%, 07/15/39 | | | 840 | | | | 859,088 | |
Hudson County Improvement Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
3.00%, 10/01/36 | | | 5,950 | | | | 5,459,208 | |
4.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,415,972 | |
Monmouth County Improvement Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, (GTD), 4.00%, 12/01/38 | | | 250 | | | | 260,356 | |
Series B, (GTD), 4.00%, 12/01/39 | | | 590 | | | | 612,966 | |
Monmouth Regional High School District, GO, (SCH BD RES FD), 3.00%, 02/01/34 | | | 1,260 | | | | 1,225,954 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/23(b) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,065,268 | |
Series AAA, 5.00%, 06/15/41 | | | 1,990 | | | | 2,086,778 | |
Series KK, 5.00%, 09/01/22(b) | | | 1,070 | | | | 1,080,465 | |
Series QQQ, 4.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 1,075 | | | | 1,043,988 | |
Series B, AMT, 6.50%, 04/01/31 | | | 1,605 | | | | 1,715,263 | |
Newark Board of Education, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
(SCH BD RES FD), 5.00%, 07/15/22 | | | 75 | | | | 75,275 | |
(SCH BD RES FD), 5.00%, 07/15/23 | | | 150 | | | | 153,960 | |
(SCH BD RES FD), 5.00%, 07/15/24 | | | 225 | | | | 234,831 | |
(BAM), 5.00%, 07/15/25 | | | 125 | | | | 132,965 | |
(BAM), 5.00%, 07/15/26 | | | 140 | | | | 151,187 | |
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Newark Board of Education, Refunding GO (continued) | | | | | | | | |
(BAM), 5.00%, 07/15/27 | | $ | 175 | | | $ | 191,409 | |
(BAM), 3.00%, 07/15/39 | | | 630 | | | | 551,670 | |
Sparta Township Board of Education, Refunding GO, (SCH BD RES FD), 5.00%, 02/15/25(b) | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,458,001 | |
Toms River Board of Education, GO, (SCH BD RES FD), 3.00%, 07/15/37 | | | 4,605 | | | | 4,293,707 | |
Township of Bloomfield New Jersey, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
3.00%, 02/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,002,903 | |
3.00%, 02/01/33 | | | 1,040 | | | | 1,038,586 | |
Township of Irvington New Jersey, Refunding GO, Series A, (AGM), 5.00%, 07/15/24(b) | | | 2,445 | | | | 2,602,700 | |
Township of Monroe New Jersey/Gloucester County, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
3.00%, 05/01/32 | | | 405 | | | | 405,848 | |
3.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 385 | | | | 364,460 | |
3.00%, 06/01/38 | | | 410 | | | | 383,378 | |
Union County Utilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, (GTD), 4.75%, 12/01/31 | | | 1,240 | | | | 1,242,570 | |
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Education — 10.6% | | | | | | |
Atlantic County Improvement Authority, RB, Series A, (AGM), 4.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,252,305 | |
Gloucester County Improvement Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 530 | | | | 554,341 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 1,855 | | | | 1,966,517 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
6.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,032,402 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/27(c) | | | 170 | | | | 172,276 | |
Series A, 5.13%, 11/01/29(c) | | | 100 | | | | 102,012 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/37(c) | | | 470 | | | | 475,965 | |
Series A, 6.25%, 11/01/38(c) | | | 210 | | | | 224,342 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/39(c) | | | 825 | | | | 836,512 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 265 | | | | 266,269 | |
Series A, 5.38%, 07/01/47(c) | | | 815 | | | | 822,672 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 2,190 | | | | 2,279,389 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/49(c) | | | 135 | | | | 135,945 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/50 | | | 200 | | | | 203,738 | |
Series A, 6.50%, 11/01/52(c) | | | 1,210 | | | | 1,292,482 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 11/01/54(c) | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,051,883 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
(AGM), 5.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 2,760 | | | | 2,991,183 | |
(AGM), 5.00%, 06/01/42 | | | 690 | | | | 743,300 | |
Series A, 3.50%, 09/01/22(c) | | | 40 | | | | 40,040 | |
Series A, 4.75%, 08/01/24(c) | | | 150 | | | | 151,974 | |
Series A, 5.63%, 08/01/34(c) | | | 250 | | | | 256,322 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/37(c) | | | 315 | | | | 321,151 | |
Series A, 5.88%, 08/01/44(c) | | | 430 | | | | 441,384 | |
Series A, 5.13%, 09/01/52(c) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,014,380 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series C, (AGM), 3.25%, 07/01/49 | | | 290 | | | | 257,753 | |
Series C, (AGM), 4.00%, 07/01/50 | | | 245 | | | | 250,441 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 2,005 | | | | 2,108,185 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 2,465 | | | | 2,666,211 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 560 | | | | 561,720 | |
Series H, (AGM), 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 715 | | | | 724,073 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Education (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, RB, Sub-Series C, AMT, 4.00%, 12/01/48 | | $ | 700 | | | $ | 672,538 | |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 2.38%, 12/01/29 | | | 350 | | | | 333,710 | |
Series B, AMT, 3.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 1,835 | | | | 1,708,458 | |
Series B, AMT, 4.00%, 12/01/41 | | | 950 | | | | 947,564 | |
Sub-Series C, AMT, 3.63%, 12/01/49 | | | 1,065 | | | | 865,161 | |
Series C, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 12/01/52 | | | 1,075 | | | | 1,124,514 | |
New Jersey Institute of Technology, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(b) | | | 460 | | | | 461,466 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,239,975 | |
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Health — 12.8% | | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 01/01/34 | | | 270 | | | | 293,044 | |
5.00%, 01/01/39 | | | 270 | | | | 291,178 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 4,660 | | | | 4,993,041 | |
2.38%, 07/01/46 | | | 3,740 | | | | 2,707,472 | |
3.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 5,395 | | | | 4,401,143 | |
4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 600 | | | | 605,078 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,460 | | | | 1,505,279 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,192,697 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/43 | | | 1,535 | | | | 1,589,654 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 08/15/23(b) | | | 460 | | | | 478,031 | |
5.00%, 07/01/24(b) | | | 2,950 | | | | 3,137,180 | |
5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,503,849 | |
5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 285 | | | | 296,887 | |
5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,073,250 | |
5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 4,060 | | | | 4,328,350 | |
4.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,006,364 | |
5.00%, 07/01/45(a) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,104,937 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(b) | | | 3,230 | | | | 3,240,307 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 2,300 | | | | 2,377,968 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,540,576 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/43 | | | 1,290 | | | | 1,365,704 | |
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Housing — 2.8% | | | | | | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series H, 2.15%, 10/01/41 | | | 930 | | | | 723,436 | |
Series H, 2.30%, 10/01/46 | | | 695 | | | | 521,953 | |
Series H, 2.40%, 04/01/52 | | | 695 | | | | 512,513 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Refunding RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (HUD SECT 8), 2.25%, 11/01/36 | | | 350 | | | | 293,897 | |
Series A, (HUD SECT 8), 2.45%, 11/01/45 | | | 240 | | | | 185,071 | |
Series A, (HUD SECT 8), 2.65%, 11/01/46 | | | 350 | | | | 271,151 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/01/48 | | | 150 | | | | 144,263 | |
Series A, (HUD SECT 8), 2.55%, 11/01/50 | | | 220 | | | | 164,140 | |
Series A, (HUD SECT 8), 2.70%, 11/01/51 | | | 350 | | | | 260,497 | |
Series A, 4.10%, 11/01/53 | | | 100 | | | | 100,098 | |
Series A, (HUD SECT 8), 2.63%, 11/01/56 | | | 220 | | | | 157,690 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Housing (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Refunding RB, M/F Housing (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (HUD SECT 8), 2.75%, 11/01/56 | | $ | 350 | | | $ | 253,127 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 3.75%, 10/01/35 | | | 930 | | | | 934,150 | |
Series E, 2.25%, 10/01/40 | | | 730 | | | | 597,608 | |
Series E, 2.40%, 10/01/45 | | | 555 | | | | 439,970 | |
Newark Housing Authority, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 1,640 | | | | 1,691,496 | |
Series A, 4.38%, 12/01/33 | | | 2,515 | | | | 2,538,120 | |
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| | | | | | | 9,789,180 | |
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State — 17.9% | | | | | | |
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Inc., Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
(AGM), 4.00%, 11/01/34 | | | 500 | | | | 505,579 | |
5.25%, 11/01/39 | | | 1,020 | | | | 1,065,237 | |
5.25%, 11/01/44 | | | 1,590 | | | | 1,653,272 | |
Garden State Preservation Trust, RB, Series A, (AGM), 5.75%, 11/01/28 | | | 2,565 | | | | 2,943,845 | |
Garden State Preservation Trust, RB, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series B, (AGM), 0.00%, 11/01/24 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,485,470 | |
Series B, (AGM), 0.00%, 11/01/27 | | | 4,135 | | | | 3,559,028 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/15/49 | | | 1,190 | | | | 1,146,877 | |
Series A, (NPFGC), 5.25%, 07/01/26 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,096,049 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/42 | | | 4,545 | | | | 4,798,656 | |
Series DDD, 5.00%, 06/15/42 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,140,616 | |
Series EEE, 5.00%, 06/15/43 | | | 2,155 | | | | 2,297,743 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/22(b)(e) | | | 2,340 | | | | 2,343,303 | |
Series PP, 4.00%, 06/15/24(b) | | | 4,875 | | | | 5,081,700 | |
Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 125 | | | | 132,871 | |
Sub-Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 165 | | | | 165,374 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding SAB, 6.50%, 04/01/28 | | | 2,403 | | | | 2,540,168 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/33 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,804,313 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, 5.00%, 09/15/29 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,054,138 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series AA, 4.00%, 06/15/45 | | | 775 | | | | 776,574 | |
Series AA, 5.00%, 06/15/45 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,029,970 | |
Series BB, 5.00%, 06/15/44 | | | 500 | | | | 529,988 | |
Series BB, 5.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 535 | | | | 568,205 | |
Series S, 5.25%, 06/15/43 | | | 1,720 | | | | 1,846,657 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, CAB, Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/38(d) | | | 10,000 | | | | 4,777,600 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/32 | | | 1,775 | | | | 1,911,476 | |
South Jersey Port Corp., ARB, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 2,380 | | | | 2,459,128 | |
State of New Jersey, GO, 2.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 2,600 | | | | 2,036,970 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 61,750,807 | |
| | |
Tobacco — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,589,390 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| | |
Tobacco (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.25%, 06/01/46 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 983,398 | |
Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/46 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,045,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 4,618,488 | |
| | |
Transportation — 12.6% | | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, (AGM), 5.13%, 01/01/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,042,607 | |
AMT, (AGM), 5.13%, 07/01/42 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,040,071 | |
AMT, 5.38%, 01/01/43 | | | 905 | | | | 925,461 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/36 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,374,030 | |
4.00%, 06/15/46 | | | 650 | | | | 635,134 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/30 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,338,790 | |
Series AA, 5.25%, 06/15/31 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,052,948 | |
Series AA, 4.00%, 06/15/36 | | | 1,435 | | | | 1,438,463 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 06/15/33 | | | 550 | | | | 591,063 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/32 | | | 10,000 | | | | 6,769,740 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/35 | | | 8,900 | | | | 5,090,373 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/26 | | | 300 | | | | 324,005 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/31 | | | 3,230 | | | | 3,469,615 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/32 | | | 500 | | | | 554,569 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/15/34 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,322,574 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/15/35 | | | 2,400 | | | | 2,441,782 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/35 | | | 455 | | | | 487,446 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, RB, Series E, 5.00%, 01/01/45 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,093,980 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (BHAC-CR AGM), 5.25%, 01/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,181,409 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 01/01/34 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,783,746 | |
Series E, 5.00%, 01/01/32 | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,514,686 | |
South Jersey Transportation Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/45 | | | 3,545 | | | | 3,826,218 | |
South Jersey Transportation Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/22(b) | | | 15 | | | | 15,241 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 440 | | | | 457,085 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/33 | | | 250 | | | | 258,655 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/39 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,542,244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 43,571,935 | |
| | |
Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Industrial Pollution Control Financing Authority of Gloucester County, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/24 | | | 250 | | | | 260,273 | |
New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, RB, 2.00%, 09/01/43 | | | 240 | | | | 170,079 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 430,352 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in New Jersey | | | | | | | 266,692,463 | |
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New York — 5.8% | | | | | | |
| | |
Transportation — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated, 93rd Series, 6.13%, 06/01/94 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,074,493 | |
Consolidated, 218th Series, AMT, 4.00%, 11/01/34 | | | 2,345 | | | | 2,394,737 | |
Consolidated, 218th Series, AMT, 4.00%, 11/01/47 | | | 3,545 | | | | 3,516,165 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| | |
Transportation (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated, 221st Series, AMT, 4.00%, 07/15/45 | | $ | 2,170 | | | $ | 2,154,864 | |
Series 221, AMT, 5.00%, 07/15/31 | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,690,349 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series 205th, 5.00%, 11/15/42 | | | 1,975 | | | | 2,139,622 | |
178th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/43 | | | 285 | | | | 290,730 | |
Consolidated, 186th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/44 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,094,302 | |
Series 223, AMT, 4.00%, 07/15/46 | | | 950 | | | | 943,232 | |
Series 223, AMT, 4.00%, 07/15/51 | | | 590 | | | | 584,261 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in New York | | | | | | | 19,882,755 | |
| | |
Pennsylvania — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Transportation — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Delaware River Port Authority, RB, 5.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,533,417 | |
Delaware River Port Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 01/01/27 | | | 415 | | | | 421,902 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in Pennsylvania | | | | | | | 1,955,319 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Puerto Rico — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
State — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, Series A1, Restructured, 5.63%, 07/01/29 | | | 1,044 | | | | 1,154,679 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 2,932 | | | | 2,944,168 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 3,105 | | | | 3,156,916 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.33%, 07/01/40 | | | 580 | | | | 578,205 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 1,757 | | | | 1,767,419 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 1,867 | | | | 559,913 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 1,070 | | | | 235,026 | |
Series B-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 567 | | | | 169,177 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 10,565,503 | |
| | |
Utilities — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, Senior Lien, 5.13%, 07/01/37 | | | 160 | | | | 160,328 | |
Series A, Senior Lien, 5.25%, 07/01/42 | | | 1,445 | | | | 1,447,838 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,608,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico | | | | | | | 12,173,669 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Municipal Bonds — 87.3% (Cost: $302,493,700) | | | | 301,257,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(f) | |
| | |
New Jersey — 8.6% | | | | | | |
|
County/City/Special District/School District — 2.9% | |
Hudson County Improvement Authority, RB, 5.25%, 05/01/51 | | | 1,440 | | | | 1,544,371 | |
Union County Utilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/41 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,004,632 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/31 | | | 6,275 | | | | 6,331,727 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 9,880,730 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| |
| | |
Education — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB(g) | | | | | | | | |
AMT, 3.00%, 08/01/41 | | $ | 4,622 | | | $ | 4,079,367 | |
AMT, 3.00%, 08/01/43 | | | 6,648 | | | | 5,866,955 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series L, 5.00%, 05/01/23(b) | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,578,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 12,524,970 | |
| | |
Health — 2.1% | | | | | | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, 4.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 7,337 | | | | 7,377,921 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Municipal Bonds in New Jersey | | | | | | | 29,783,621 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New York — 0.5% | | | | | | |
| | |
Transportation — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, 194th Series, 5.25%, 10/15/55 | | | 1,455 | | | | 1,541,960 | |
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| | |
Total Municipal Bonds in New York | | | | | | | 1,541,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 9.1% (Cost: $32,600,418) | | | | 31,325,581 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 96.4% (Cost: $335,094,118) | | | | 332,582,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | |
| |
Commercial Paper — 2.6% | | | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, 0.83%, 08/04/22 | | | 8,840 | | | | 8,829,905 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
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Money Market Funds — 3.8% | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.55%(h)(i) | | | 13,300,485 | | | $ | 13,301,815 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 6.4% (Cost: $22,140,771) | | | | 22,131,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 102.8% (Cost: $357,234,889) | | | | 354,714,329 | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 2.1% | | | | 7,143,894 | |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (4.9)% | | | | (16,766,139 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | $ | 345,092,084 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | Variable rate security. Interest rate resets periodically. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available. |
(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) | 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. |
(e) | Security is collateralized by municipal bonds or U.S. Treasury obligations. |
(f) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. 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 Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreement, which expires on February 1, 2037, is $5,808,746. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(h) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(i) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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.
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended May 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 05/31/21 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 05/31/22 | | | Shares Held at 05/31/22 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | | |
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| | BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | $ | 28,655,380 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (15,346,777 | )(a) | | $ | (6,226 | ) | | $ | (562 | ) | | $ | 13,301,815 | | | | 13,300,485 | | | $ | 14,503 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
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| (a) | Represents net amount purchased (sold). | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund |
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) | |
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Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note. | | | 150 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | | $ 17,909 | | | $ | 123,246 | |
U.S. Long Bond | | | 124 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | | 17,279 | | | | 175,753 | |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 160 | | | | 09/30/22 | | | | 18,073 | | | | 38,438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 337,437 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 337,437 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 337,437 | |
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| (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 period ended May 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,478,186 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,478,186 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 341,681 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 341,681 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts: | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — short. | | $ | 33,823,207 | |
For more information about the Fund’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 financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 301,257,028 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 301,257,028 | |
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts. | | | — | | | | 31,325,581 | | | | — | | | | 31,325,581 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)
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| | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Paper | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,829,905 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,829,905 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 13,301,815 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,301,815 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | $ | 13,301,815 | | | $ | 341,412,514 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 354,714,329 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Contracts. | | $ | 337,437 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 337,437 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Fund may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, TOB Trust Certificates of $16,738,763 are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
See notes to financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| |
| | |
Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Guam — 0.2% | | | | | | |
| | |
Utilities — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Guam Government Waterworks Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/50 | | $ | 820 | | | $ | 906,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Pennsylvania — 87.7% | | | | | | |
| | |
Corporate — 4.3% | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, 1.19%, 06/01/41(a) | | | 13,335 | | | | 12,956,259 | |
Series A, AMT, 0.58%, 08/01/37(a) | | | 5,245 | | | | 5,006,741 | |
Series A, AMT, 3.25%, 08/01/39(b) | | | 2,800 | | | | 2,305,593 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, AMT, 5.50%, 11/01/44 | | | 1,355 | | | | 1,384,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 21,653,297 | |
|
County/City/Special District/School District — 20.1% | |
Altoona Area School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
(BAM SAW), 5.00%, 12/01/25(c) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,098,982 | |
Series A, (AGM), 5.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 2,895 | | | | 3,086,270 | |
Bethlehem Area School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (BAM SAW), 5.00%, 08/01/34 | | | 2,390 | | | | 2,539,315 | |
Series A, (BAM SAW), 5.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 1,790 | | | | 1,898,982 | |
Boyertown Area School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 10/01/36 | | | 890 | | | | 925,527 | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 1,335 | | | | 1,381,473 | |
Bristol Township School District, GO, (BAM SAW), 5.00%, 06/01/42 | | | 2,550 | | | | 2,779,569 | |
Catasauqua Area School District, Refunding GO, (BAM SAW), 4.00%, 02/15/42 | | | 2,255 | | | | 2,318,501 | |
City of Lancaster Pennsylvania, GO, (BAM), 4.00%, 11/01/42 | | | 3,720 | | | | 3,819,778 | |
City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, GO, Series B, 5.00%, 02/01/39 | | | 2,155 | | | | 2,378,670 | |
City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Refunding GO, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 2,140 | | | | 2,319,169 | |
Coatesville School District, GO, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (BAM SAW), 0.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 290 | | | | 176,583 | |
Series A, (BAM SAW), 0.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 2,565 | | | | 1,490,847 | |
Series A, (BAM SAW), 0.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 2,505 | | | | 1,326,600 | |
Coatesville School District, Refunding GO, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series B, (BAM SAW), 0.00%, 10/01/33 | | | 500 | | | | 318,142 | |
Series B, (BAM SAW), 0.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 980 | | | | 596,729 | |
Series C, (BAM SAW), 0.00%, 10/01/33 | | | 640 | | | | 413,068 | |
County of Lancaster Pennsylvania, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 11/01/34 | | | 500 | | | | 523,181 | |
4.00%, 11/01/35 | | | 520 | | | | 542,202 | |
4.00%, 11/01/36 | | | 540 | | | | 561,235 | |
4.00%, 11/01/37 | | | 565 | | | | 585,753 | |
4.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 585 | | | | 605,603 | |
County of Monroe Pennsylvania, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/31 | | | 970 | | | | 1,035,398 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/32 | | | 1,280 | | | | 1,358,751 | |
Dallastown Area School District, Refunding GO, (SAW), 5.00%, 04/15/34 | | | 1,835 | | | | 1,935,541 | |
East Pennsboro Area School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
(BAM SAW), 4.00%, 10/01/40 | | | 645 | | | | 656,942 | |
(BAM SAW), 4.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 1,530 | | | | 1,549,058 | |
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Easton Area School District, GO, Series B, (SAW), 5.00%, 02/01/31 | | $ | 1,650 | | | $ | 1,855,405 | |
Fox Chapel Area School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 02/01/39 | | | 4,100 | | | | 4,510,676 | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 02/01/42 | | | 6,365 | | | | 6,967,084 | |
Governor Mifflin School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 04/01/39 | | | 640 | | | | 658,894 | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 04/01/40 | | | 400 | | | | 411,677 | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 04/01/42 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,177,625 | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 04/01/43 | | | 1,010 | | | | 1,032,692 | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 04/01/46 | | | 1,185 | | | | 1,206,330 | |
Manheim Central School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series B, (SAW), 4.00%, 05/01/38 | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,740,611 | |
Series B, (SAW), 4.00%, 05/01/39 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,126,242 | |
Series B, (SAW), 4.00%, 05/01/40 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,024,030 | |
Manheim Township School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 02/01/34 | | | 490 | | | | 518,528 | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 02/01/35 | | | 965 | | | | 1,019,785 | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 02/01/36 | | | 655 | | | | 689,511 | |
Marple Newtown School District, GO, (SAW), 3.00%, 06/01/40 | | | 2,365 | | | | 2,219,184 | |
Mechanicsburg Area School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 03/01/40 | | | 2,160 | | | | 2,197,737 | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 03/01/41 | | | 2,245 | | | | 2,279,180 | |
Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 03/01/42 | | | 2,335 | | | | 2,367,590 | |
North Allegheny School District, GO, (SAW), 4.00%, 05/01/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,067,207 | |
School District of Philadelphia, GO, Series A, (SAW), 4.00%, 09/01/46 | | | 4,940 | | | | 5,037,031 | |
School District of Philadelphia, Refunding GO, Series F, (SAW), 5.00%, 09/01/37 | | | 1,815 | | | | 1,953,506 | |
Springfield School District/Delaware County, GO, (SAW), 5.00%, 03/01/40 | | | 1,710 | | | | 1,896,901 | |
State Public School Building Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, (AGM), 5.00%, 06/01/33 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,422,120 | |
Township of Lower Paxton Pennsylvania, GO | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 04/01/24(c) | | | 630 | | | | 665,170 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/41 | | | 260 | | | | 270,323 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/42 | | | 185 | | | | 192,155 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/43 | | | 345 | | | | 357,870 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/44 | | | 390 | | | | 403,819 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/50 | | | 705 | | | | 725,668 | |
Township of West Bradford Pennsylvania, GO, 4.00%, 12/15/49 | | | 1,125 | | | | 1,151,524 | |
Tredyffrin Easttown School District, GO, (SAW), 5.00%, 02/15/39 | | | 1,130 | | | | 1,247,748 | |
West Shore School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 11/15/43 | | | 4,045 | | | | 4,539,606 | |
(SAW), 4.00%, 11/15/45 | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,370,274 | |
(SAW), 4.00%, 11/15/48 | | | 640 | | | | 677,526 | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 11/15/48 | | | 1,975 | | | | 2,207,580 | |
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| | | | | | | 100,410,678 | |
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Education — 13.7% | | | | | | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/27 | | | 965 | | | | 1,091,762 | |
Berks County Municipal Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 10/01/39 | | | 290 | | | | 297,412 | |
5.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 795 | | | | 802,762 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Education (continued) | | | | | | |
Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 10/01/33 | | $ | 320 | | | $ | 358,326 | |
5.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 235 | | | | 262,206 | |
4.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 330 | | | | 328,679 | |
Chester County Industrial Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 655 | | | | 766,235 | |
4.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 3,750 | | | | 3,808,054 | |
City of Erie Higher Education Building Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 05/01/36 | | | 195 | | | | 195,906 | |
5.00%, 05/01/47 | | | 615 | | | | 664,816 | |
Delaware County Authority, RB, 5.00%, 08/01/40 | | | 1,795 | | | | 1,898,518 | |
East Hempfield Township Industrial Development Authority, RB(c) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 1,215 | | | | 1,257,583 | |
5.00%, 07/01/25 | | | 1,810 | | | | 1,968,962 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 03/01/46 | | | 515 | | | | 463,084 | |
Lehigh County Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 05/01/51 | | | 1,545 | | | | 1,393,715 | |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,150,042 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 06/01/26 | | | 310 | | | | 334,825 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 06/01/27 | | | 340 | | | | 371,085 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 06/01/28 | | | 355 | | | | 391,325 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 06/01/29 | | | 345 | | | | 383,242 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 06/01/30 | | | 260 | | | | 291,380 | |
Series A, AMT, 2.63%, 06/01/42 | | | 2,075 | | | | 1,868,894 | |
Series B, AMT, Subordinate, 3.13%, 06/01/48 | | | 650 | | | | 514,914 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series AT-1, 4.00%, 06/15/34 | | | 5,790 | | | | 5,985,551 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 05/01/36 | | | 500 | | | | 503,509 | |
5.00%, 05/01/37 | | | 1,595 | | | | 1,598,563 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 07/15/23(c) | | | 2,420 | | | | 2,514,288 | |
Series A, 5.50%, 07/15/23(c) | | | 365 | | | | 380,228 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/25 | | | 200 | | | | 209,765 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/26 | | | 100 | | | | 105,645 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/27 | | | 150 | | | | 159,380 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/30 | | | 1,070 | | | | 1,147,655 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 220 | | | | 236,373 | |
Pennsylvania State University, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 09/01/48 | | | 2,615 | | | | 2,856,127 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/43 | | | 3,935 | | | | 4,372,423 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 06/15/29 | | | 485 | | | | 479,382 | |
5.00%, 06/15/39 | | | 840 | | | | 858,477 | |
4.00%, 06/01/41 | | | 490 | | | | 460,473 | |
5.00%, 06/15/50 | | | 800 | | | | 812,047 | |
4.00%, 06/01/51 | | | 395 | | | | 354,485 | |
4.00%, 06/01/56 | | | 560 | | | | 492,154 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, | | | | | | | | |
Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/01/30 | | | 745 | | | | 788,297 | |
5.00%, 05/01/40 | | | 675 | | | | 692,073 | |
5.00%, 06/15/40(b) | | | 580 | | | | 603,765 | |
4.00%, 05/01/42 | | | 4,780 | | | | 4,360,359 | |
4.00%, 11/01/45 | | | 4,260 | | | | 4,211,295 | |
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Education (continued) | | | | | | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/01/50 | | $ | 2,010 | | | $ | 2,040,166 | |
5.00%, 06/15/50(b) | | | 1,090 | | | | 1,121,570 | |
Series 2015, 5.00%, 04/01/45 | | | 3,330 | | | | 3,475,561 | |
Series 2016, 5.00%, 04/01/30 | | | 1,680 | | | | 1,795,930 | |
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| | | | | | | 68,479,268 | |
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Health — 17.1% | | | | | | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, RB, 1.49%, 11/15/47(a) | | | 2,865 | | | | 2,911,318 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/37 | | | 4,300 | | | | 4,323,155 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/39 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,313,436 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/47 | | | 1,950 | | | | 2,079,542 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 08/15/44 | | | 1,690 | | | | 1,610,026 | |
4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,035,958 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 1,560 | | | | 1,658,720 | |
Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 09/01/39 | | | 970 | | | | 986,466 | |
Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/45 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,470,044 | |
Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 01/01/25(c) | | | 2,215 | | | | 2,382,339 | |
5.00%, 01/01/29(c) | | | 120 | | | | 139,803 | |
4.00%, 01/01/36 | | | 645 | | | | 657,862 | |
4.13%, 01/01/38 | | | 260 | | | | 265,776 | |
5.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 2,185 | | | | 2,276,525 | |
5.00%, 01/01/39 | | | 1,120 | | | | 1,202,373 | |
Doylestown Hospital Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,113,023 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,534,287 | |
DuBois Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 07/15/48 | | | 3,440 | | | | 3,421,393 | |
Franklin County Industrial Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 125 | | | | 127,550 | |
5.00%, 12/01/39 | | | 235 | | | | 236,110 | |
5.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 150 | | | | 144,922 | |
5.00%, 12/01/54 | | | 635 | | | | 607,192 | |
Geisinger Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 04/01/39 | | | 2,610 | | | | 2,661,516 | |
Series A-2, 5.00%, 02/15/39 | | | 5,950 | | | | 6,369,707 | |
Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, Refunding RB, (AGM), 4.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,601,040 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/01/35 | | | 925 | | | | 965,505 | |
Lancaster Industrial Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 12/01/44 | | | 730 | | | | 730,890 | |
5.00%, 12/01/44 | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,254,103 | |
4.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 985 | | | | 966,107 | |
Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 11/01/51 | | | 2,560 | | | | 2,511,980 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/01/52 | | | 5,300 | | | | 5,853,887 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/37 | | | 1,365 | | | | 1,481,522 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Health (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, 5.25%, 01/01/40 | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 5,167,310 | |
Moon Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, 6.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,303,750 | |
Mount Lebanon Hospital Authority, RB, 4.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 3,910 | | | | 3,939,231 | |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 08/15/46 | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,406,531 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 11/15/42 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,016,436 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 2,450 | | | | 2,529,228 | |
Pottsville Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,349,665 | |
West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/15/36 | | | 500 | | | | 493,512 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/15/41 | | | 445 | | | | 428,152 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/15/46 | | | 715 | | | | 668,777 | |
Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 1,040 | | | | 1,029,389 | |
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Housing — 3.4% | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 137, 2.45%, 10/01/41 | | | 1,315 | | | | 1,072,579 | |
Series 137, 2.60%, 04/01/46 | | | 5,270 | | | | 4,338,269 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 136, 2.55%, 10/01/51 | | | 2,250 | | | | 1,706,481 | |
Series 2022, 4.15%, 10/01/42(e) | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,072,873 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 3.50%, 12/01/36 | | | 1,260 | | | | 978,821 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 5,740 | | | | 4,294,364 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 2,300 | | | | 1,672,601 | |
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State — 7.5% | | | | | | |
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, RB(b) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/01/42 | | | 330 | | | | 344,856 | |
5.25%, 05/01/42(e) | | | 3,140 | | | | 3,175,240 | |
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 05/01/42 | | | 3,770 | | | | 4,194,393 | |
Chester County Industrial Development Authority, SAB(b) | | | | | | | | |
4.25%, 03/01/35 | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,205,398 | |
5.00%, 03/01/38 | | | 504 | | | | 523,373 | |
5.13%, 03/01/48 | | | 988 | | | | 1,009,305 | |
4.75%, 03/01/50 | | | 2,725 | | | | 2,451,966 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/33 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,093,383 | |
5.00%, 06/01/35 | | | 2,205 | | | | 2,394,531 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/32 | | | 2,040 | | | | 2,282,311 | |
Northampton County Industrial Development Authority, TA, 7.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 1,425 | | | | 1,463,466 | |
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State (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, AMT, 5.00%, 06/30/42 | | $ | 10,500 | | | $ | 10,952,918 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/44 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,675,322 | |
Sub-Series B, 5.25%, 12/01/48 | | | 3,215 | | | | 3,525,765 | |
Redevelopment Authority of The County of Washington, Refunding TA | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 380 | | | | 382,145 | |
5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 600 | | | | 630,238 | |
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Transportation — 13.5% | | | | | | |
City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Airport Revenue, Refunding ARB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, (AGM), 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 1,335 | | | | 1,327,165 | |
Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 1,800 | | | | 1,896,919 | |
Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 7,490 | | | | 7,873,166 | |
City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Airport Revenue, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 1,160 | | | | 1,265,763 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,547,528 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,956,596 | |
Series C, AMT, 4.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 4,000 | | | | 3,821,388 | |
Series C, AMT, 4.00%, 07/01/50 | | | 4,000 | | | | 3,768,392 | |
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, RB, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,732,865 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 12/01/41 | | | 100 | | | | 106,380 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/26 | | | 500 | | | | 558,382 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 500 | | | | 567,516 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/28 | | | 990 | | | | 1,138,422 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/35 | | | 885 | | | | 1,004,774 | |
Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 06/01/42 | | | 4,705 | | | | 4,989,916 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 12/01/39 | | | 4,735 | | | | 5,161,207 | |
Series B, Subordinate, 5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 500 | | | | 566,645 | |
Series B, Subordinate, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 615 | | | | 703,074 | |
Series B, Subordinate, 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 1,130 | | | | 1,300,098 | |
Series B, Subordinate, (BAM-TCRS), 4.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,005,514 | |
Series B, Subordinate, 3.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 1,580 | | | | 1,247,747 | |
Series B, Subordinate, (BAM-TCRS), 4.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 875 | | | | 882,676 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Sub-Series A-3, (AGM), 0.00%, 12/01/40 | | | 1,820 | | | | 877,513 | |
Sub-Series A-3, 0.00%, 12/01/42 | | | 6,740 | | | | 2,744,366 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (BHAC-CR AGM), 5.25%, 07/15/26 | | | 4,500 | | | | 4,991,517 | |
Series A-1, 5.25%, 12/01/45 | | | 4,730 | | | | 4,971,476 | |
Series B-2, (AGM), 5.00%, 06/01/33 | | | 1,215 | | | | 1,320,828 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 825 | | | | 928,165 | |
Series C, 3.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 1,780 | | | | 1,487,290 | |
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, RB, 5.00%, 06/01/32 | | | 1,925 | | | | 2,152,402 | |
Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Refunding RB, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,314,363 | |
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| | | | | | | 67,210,053 | |
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Utilities — 8.1% | | | | | | |
Aliquippa Municipal Water Authority Water & Sewer Revenue, RB | | | | | | | | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 11/15/46 | | | 395 | | | | 402,736 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Aliquippa Municipal Water Authority Water & Sewer Revenue, RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 11/15/51 | | $ | 1,155 | | | $ | 1,173,352 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 11/15/55 | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,473,968 | |
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, RB, 5.00%, 06/01/43 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,367,828 | |
Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/47 | | | 730 | | | | 736,602 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/52 | | | 1,485 | | | | 1,496,849 | |
City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Water & Wastewater Revenue, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 3,460 | | | | 3,810,190 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/45 | | | 3,210 | | | | 3,614,110 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/52 | | | 1,190 | | | | 1,297,496 | |
Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority, RB, 5.00%, 05/01/23(c) | | | 980 | | | | 1,010,055 | |
New Kensington Municipal Sanitary Authority, RB, (AGM), 3.25%, 12/01/47 | | | 2,055 | | | | 1,932,604 | |
Oxford Area Sewer Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 120 | | | | 120,311 | |
(BAM), 3.00%, 07/01/25 | | | 110 | | | | 113,551 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 300 | | | | 329,419 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 315 | | | | 347,614 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 230 | | | | 255,186 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 115 | | | | 128,061 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 125 | | | | 135,378 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 380 | | | | 407,700 | |
(BAM), 3.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 155 | | | | 150,472 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 420 | | | | 440,365 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 455 | | | | 474,134 | |
(BAM), 4.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 490 | | | | 508,369 | |
(BAM), 3.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 2,395 | | | | 2,046,846 | |
(BAM), 2.38%, 07/01/55 | | | 1,515 | | | | 997,385 | |
Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 08/01/30 | | | 700 | | | | 752,065 | |
5.00%, 08/01/31 | | | 900 | | | | 965,071 | |
5.00%, 08/01/32 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,276,765 | |
5.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 600 | | | | 638,400 | |
5.00%, 08/01/34 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,115,555 | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, (AGM), 4.00%, 09/01/50 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,608,790 | |
Series A, 1st Lien, (AGM), 5.00%, 09/01/44 | | | 2,045 | | | | 2,253,919 | |
Westmoreland County Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, (BAM), 5.00%, 08/15/36 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,735,582 | |
Williamsport Sanitary Authority, Refunding RB, (BAM), 4.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 1,420 | | | | 1,452,580 | |
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| | | | | | | 40,569,308 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in Pennsylvania | | | | | | | 437,989,260 | |
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Puerto Rico — 4.3% | | | | | | |
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State — 3.6% | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, Series A1, Restructured, 5.63%, 07/01/29 | | | 1,643 | | | | 1,818,042 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 4,797 | | | | 4,816,908 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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State (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | $ | 4,566 | | | $ | 4,642,343 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.33%, 07/01/40 | | | 1,950 | | | | 1,943,965 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 3,034 | | | | 3,051,992 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 3,407 | | | | 1,021,759 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 2,528 | | | | 555,275 | |
Series B-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 925 | | | | 275,995 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 18,126,279 | |
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Utilities — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, Senior Lien, 5.13%, 07/01/37 | | | 270 | | | | 270,554 | |
Series A, Senior Lien, 5.25%, 07/01/42 | | | 3,125 | | | | 3,131,137 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 3,401,691 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico | | | | | | | 21,527,970 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds — 92.2% (Cost: $478,855,474) | | | | | | | 460,423,859 | |
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Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(f) | |
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Pennsylvania — 10.3% | | | | | | |
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Education — 3.0% | | | | | | |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/01/47 | | | 6,100 | | | | 6,611,156 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, RB, 4.00%, 12/01/48(g) | | | 8,090 | | | | 8,208,616 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 14,819,772 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Health — 5.1% | | | | | | |
General Authority of Southcentral Pennsylvania, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 06/01/49 | | | 9,015 | | | | 9,039,830 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 09/01/44(g) | | | 7,550 | | | | 7,564,077 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, Series B, 4.00%, 03/15/40 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,015,549 | |
St Mary Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 6,096 | | | | 6,934,955 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 25,554,411 | |
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Transportation — 1.2% | | | | | | |
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub-Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/42 | | | 2,520 | | | | 2,715,648 | |
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB, Sub-Series B-2, 5.00%, 06/01/35 | | | 2,900 | | | | 3,137,691 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 5,853,339 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Utilities — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Westmoreland County Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 08/15/42 | | $ | 5,007 | | | $ | 5,284,224 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds in Pennsylvania | | | | | | | 51,511,746 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 10.3% (Cost: $51,642,758) | | | | | | | 51,511,746 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 102.5% (Cost: $530,498,232) | | | | 511,935,605 | |
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| | Shares | | | | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 3.0% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.55%(h)(i) | | | 14,914,202 | | | | 14,915,694 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 3.0% (Cost: $14,914,920) | | | | | | | 14,915,694 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Investments — 105.5% (Cost: $545,413,152) | | | | | | | 526,851,299 | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.5% | | | | | | | 2,285,444 | |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (6.0)% | | | | (29,982,704 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 499,154,039 | |
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(a) | Variable rate security. Interest rate resets periodically. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available. |
(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) | When-issued security. |
(f) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. 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 Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between March 1, 2027 to June 1, 2039, is $8,141,489. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(h) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(i) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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.
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended May 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 05/31/21 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 05/31/22 | | | Shares Held at 05/31/22 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | $ | 21,885,750 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,963,898 | )(a) | | $ | (5,799 | ) | | $ | (359 | ) | | $ | 14,915,694 | | | | 14,914,202 | | | $ | 10,210 | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Represents net amount purchased (sold). | |
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) | |
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Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 237 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | | $ 28,296 | | | $ | 181,513 | |
U.S. Long Bond | | | 220 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | | 30,656 | | | | 311,850 | |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 251 | | | | 09/30/22 | | | | 28,351 | | | | 63,003 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 556,366 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund |
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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 556,366 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 556,366 | |
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| (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 period ended May 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,498,799 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,498,799 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 564,998 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 564,998 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts: | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | $ | 54,954,420 | |
For more information about the Fund’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 financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 460,423,859 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 460,423,859 | |
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts | | | — | | | | 51,511,746 | | | | — | | | | 51,511,746 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 14,915,694 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,915,694 | |
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| | $ | 14,915,694 | | | $ | 511,935,605 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 526,851,299 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest Rate Contracts | | $ | 556,366 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 556,366 | |
| (a) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Fund may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, TOB Trust Certificates of $29,938,242 are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
See notes to financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
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Arizona — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 02/01/50 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,004,469 | |
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Arkansas — 4.4% | | | | | | |
Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority, RB, (BAM), 4.00%, 10/01/52 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,040,182 | |
University of Arkansas, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/47 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,134,316 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,174,498 | |
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California — 17.5% | | | | | | |
California Community Choice Financing Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/52(a) | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,555,270 | |
California Public Finance Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/51 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,003,507 | |
Series B-3, 2.13%, 11/15/27(b) | | | 250 | | | | 240,582 | |
California School Finance Authority, RB, 5.00%, 08/01/42(b) | | | 125 | | | | 133,168 | |
California State Public Works Board, RB, Series D, 4.00%, 05/01/45 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,033,974 | |
City of Los Angeles CA Wastewater System Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, Subordinate, 4.00%, 06/01/52 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,547,019 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, RB, M/F Housing(b) | | | | | | | | |
3.25%, 04/01/57 | | | 250 | | | | 191,765 | |
Series A-2, 3.00%, 02/01/57 | | | 350 | | | | 253,567 | |
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue, RB, 4.00%, 06/01/37 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,065,282 | |
Los Angeles Unified School District, CA ,GO, 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 500 | | | | 522,200 | |
Val Verde Unified School District, GO, Series B, (AGM), 4.00%, 08/01/51 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,023,546 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,569,880 | |
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Colorado — 1.2% | | | | | | |
Denver City & County School District No. 1, GO, Series A, (SAW), 5.00%, 12/01/42 | | | 500 | | | | 585,839 | |
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Connecticut — 5.5% | | | | | | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 500 | | | | 500,432 | |
State of Connecticut, GO, Series B, 4.00%, 01/15/37 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,039,202 | |
University of Connecticut, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,152,613 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,692,247 | |
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Delaware — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Affordable Housing Opportunities Trust, RB, Series AH-01, Class B, 6.88%, 05/01/39(b)(c) | | | 80 | | | | 80,000 | |
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District of Columbia — 2.3% | | | | | | |
District of Columbia, RB, AMT, 5.50%, 02/28/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,128,276 | |
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Florida — 6.8% | | | | | | |
Brevard County Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 04/01/52 | | | 1,000 | | | | 955,176 | |
Broward County FL Water & Sewer Utility Revenue, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/47 | | | 500 | | | | 510,075 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue, RB, 4.00%, 10/01/48 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,024,431 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Florida (continued) | | | | | | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/15/42 | | $ | 500 | | | $ | 467,778 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/47 | | | 375 | | | | 387,504 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,344,964 | |
| | |
Georgia — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/49 | | | 325 | | | | 340,442 | |
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Illinois — 2.7% | | | | | | |
Chicago Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Fund, Refunding RB, Series A, 2nd Lien, 5.00%, 12/01/52 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,334,953 | |
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Indiana — 0.8% | | | | | | |
City of Bloomington IN Sewage Works Revenue, RB, (BAM), 4.00%, 01/01/39 | | | 400 | | | | 404,674 | |
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| | |
Kentucky — 2.9% | | | | | | |
City of Henderson KY, RB, AMT, 4.70%, 01/01/52(b) | | | 350 | | | | 346,500 | |
Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, RB, Series A, (AGM), 5.00%, 05/15/47 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,069,412 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,415,912 | |
| | |
Louisiana — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Jefferson Parish Consolidated Sewerage District No. 1, RB, (BAM), 4.00%, 02/01/42 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,028,813 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Maine — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Finance Authority of Maine, RB, AMT, 8.00%, 12/01/51(b) | | | 100 | | | | 83,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Maryland — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp., RB, AMT, 5.25%, 06/30/47 | | | 715 | | | | 756,879 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Massachusetts — 5.6% | | | | | | |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Assessment Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/52 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,758,989 | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority, RB, Series 1, 4.00%, 11/01/46 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,010,396 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 2,769,385 | |
| | |
Michigan — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Ludington Area School District, GO, Series II, (BAM), 4.00%, 05/01/51 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,029,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Minnesota — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Duluth Economic Development Authority, RB, 5.25%, 06/15/42 | | | 500 | | | | 538,318 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Nebraska — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Fremont School District, GO, (AGM), 4.00%, 12/15/47 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013,365 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
New York — 12.2% | | | | | | |
Battery Park City Authority, RB, 4.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,538,489 | |
Build NYC Resource Corp., RB, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 245 | | | | 245,274 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series A-1, 5.00%, 11/15/49 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,059,138 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, RB, Series CC-1, 4.00%, 06/15/52 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,034,606 | |
New York Power Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
(AGM), 4.00%, 11/15/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,040,263 | |
(AGM), 4.00%, 11/15/40 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,039,912 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 5,957,682 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| |
| | |
North Carolina — 0.5% | | | | | | |
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.75%, 07/01/52 | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 256,499 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
North Dakota — 0.5% | | | | | | |
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/53 | | | 230 | | | | 236,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Ohio — 5.1% | | | | | | |
Ohio State University, RB, Series B-1, VRDN, 0.67%, 06/07/22(a)(d) | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,500,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Oklahoma — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Oklahoma Water Resources Board, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 995 | | | | 1,017,288 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Oregon — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Oregon State Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/52 | | | 125 | | | | 136,746 | |
State of Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 545 | | | | 578,555 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 715,301 | |
| | |
Pennsylvania — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series 2022, 4.25%, 10/01/52(e) | | | 475 | | | | 496,142 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
South Carolina — 1.4% | | | | | | |
South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/52 | | | 680 | | | | 707,764 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Tennessee — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series 1, 3.75%, 07/01/52 | | | 200 | | | | 206,945 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Texas — 4.0% | | | | | | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., RB (PSF), 5.00%, 08/15/47 | | | 500 | | | | 564,092 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 08/15/32 | | | 250 | | | | 251,305 | |
City of EL Paso Texas Water & Sewer Revenue, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 03/01/46 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,134,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,950,007 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| |
| | |
Utah — 3.7% | | | | | | |
University of Utah, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/43 | | $ | 1,500 | | | $ | 1,570,055 | |
Utah Infrastructure Agency, RB, 5.00%, 10/15/32 | | | 250 | | | | 260,824 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,830,879 | |
| | |
Virginia — 2.2% | | | | | | |
Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/47 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,086,420 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Long-Term Investments — 96.4% (Cost: $48,245,318) | | | | | | | 47,257,197 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
| |
| | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Money Market Funds — 4.0% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.55%(f)(g) | | | 1,983,643 | | | | 1,983,841 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Short-Term Securities — 4.0% (Cost: $1,983,639) | | | | | | | 1,983,841 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments — 100.4% (Cost: $50,228,957) | | | | | | | 49,241,038 | |
| | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)% | | | | | | | (203,982 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 49,037,056 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | Variable rate security. Interest rate resets periodically. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available. |
(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) | Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
(d) | Variable rate security. Rate as of period end and maturity is the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand. |
(e) | When-issued security. |
(f) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(g) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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.
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the period ended May 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Issuer | |
| Value at
03/14/22 |
(a) | |
| Purchases
at Cost |
| |
| Proceeds
from Sales |
| |
| Net
Realized Gain (Loss) |
| |
| Change in
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
| |
| Value at
05/31/22 |
| |
| Shares
Held at 05/31/22 |
| | | Income | | |
| Capital Gain
Distributions from Underlying Funds |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,986,165 | (b) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,526 | ) | | $ | 202 | | | $ | 1,983,841 | | | | 1,983,643 | | | $ | 9,008 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Commencement of operations. | |
| (b) | Represents net amount purchased (sold). | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund |
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 | | | 32 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | $ | 3,821 | | | $ | 18,545 | |
U.S. Long Bond | | | 29 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | | 4,041 | | | | 41,112 | |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 12 | | | | 09/30/22 | | | | 1,355 | | | | 2,791 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 62,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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 | |
| | | | | | | |
Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 62,448 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 62,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (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 period ended May 31, 2022, 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 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (42,483 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (42,483 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 62,448 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 62,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
| | | | |
| |
Futures contracts: | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | $ | 9,216,906 | |
For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.
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| | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 47,177,197 | | | $ | 80,000 | | | $ | 47,257,197 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,983,841 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,983,841 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | $ | 1,983,841 | | | $ | 47,177,197 | | | $ | 80,000 | | | $ | 49,241,038 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | $ | 62,448 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 62,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| | |
Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Education — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Capital Trust Agency, Inc., RB | | | | | | | | |
8.25%, 01/01/44 | | $ | 940 | | | $ | 18,800 | |
8.25%, 01/01/49 | | | 3,010 | | | | 60,200 | |
Chapman University, 3.00%, 04/01/51 | | | 3,495 | | | | 2,605,267 | |
Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corp., Series 2019, 3.47%, 12/15/29 | | | 2,677 | | | | 2,493,288 | |
Grand Canyon University, 5.13%, 10/01/28 | | | 40,619 | | | | 39,095,787 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 44,273,342 | |
|
Environmental, Maintenance & Security Service — 0.1% | |
Nature Conservancy (The), Series A, 3.96%, 03/01/52 | | | 5,689 | | | | 5,313,194 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.7% | |
Baylor Scott & White Holdings, Series 2021, 2.84%, 11/15/50 | | | 1,046 | | | | 779,371 | |
Cottage Health Obligated Group, Series 2020, 3.30%, 11/01/49 | | | 3,161 | | | | 2,571,788 | |
Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020, 2.68%, 09/01/41 | | | 22,500 | | | | 17,061,214 | |
Series 2020, 2.88%, 09/01/50 | | | 5,828 | | | | 4,332,692 | |
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Obligated Group, Series 2021, 2.63%, 07/15/51 | | | 8,626 | | | | 6,356,938 | |
OhioHealth Corp., 2.83%, 11/15/41 | | | 16,570 | | | | 13,196,685 | |
PeaceHealth Obligated Group, Series 2018, 4.79%, 11/15/48 | | | 232 | | | | 233,485 | |
Providence St Joseph Health Obligated Group | | | | | | | | |
Series 21-A, 2.70%, 10/01/51 | | | 4,030 | | | | 2,847,001 | |
Series A, 3.93%, 10/01/48 | | | 1,738 | | | | 1,568,874 | |
Sutter Health, Series 2018, 3.70%, 08/15/28 | | | 192 | | | | 189,573 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 49,137,621 | |
|
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.2% | |
Community Preservation Corp., Series 2020, 2.87%, 02/01/30 | | | 18,210 | | | | 16,512,334 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Corporate Bonds — 1.6% (Cost: $137,643,041) | | | | | | | 115,236,491 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Alabama — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 2.16%, 09/01/32 | | | 4,000 | | | | 3,384,055 | |
Series B, 2.26%, 09/01/33 | | | 6,300 | | | | 5,279,444 | |
County of Jefferson Alabama Sewer Revenue, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series D, Sub Lien, 7.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,300,753 | |
Series D, Sub Lien, 6.50%, 10/01/53 | | | 15,110 | | | | 16,451,738 | |
Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.50%, 05/01/32(a) | | | 6,319 | | | | 6,350,622 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 34,766,612 | |
| | |
Alaska — 0.3% | | | | | | |
State of Alaska International Airports System, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/32 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,346,825 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,317,390 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| | |
Alaska (continued) | | | | | | |
State of Alaska International Airports System, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | $ | 6,060 | | | $ | 6,669,260 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 5,570 | | | | 6,276,783 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 23,610,258 | |
| | |
Arizona — 2.8% | | | | | | |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, RB, Series B, 1.46%, 01/01/37(b) | | | 50,000 | | | | 46,981,850 | |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 12/01/39 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,186,865 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, RB(a) 7.10%, 01/01/55 | | | 3,195 | | | | 2,848,994 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 1,335 | | | | 1,356,025 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 2,075 | | | | 2,093,903 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, RB, M/F Housing, Series 2019-2, Class A, 3.63%, 05/20/33 | | | 57,304 | | | | 56,384,269 | |
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., ARB, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,976,810 | |
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Refunding RB, Series D, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,868,000 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 7,315 | | | | 7,458,784 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,082,920 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 07/01/35(a) | | | 1,795 | | | | 1,822,847 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/28 | | | 550 | | | | 618,184 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/31 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,144,622 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,134,650 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,124,974 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 07/01/36(a) | | | 250 | | | | 253,645 | |
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp., Refunding RB, 2.40%, 06/01/35 | | | 50,000 | | | | 41,659,725 | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, RB, 5.00%, 01/01/47 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,615,955 | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/31(c) | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,985,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 208,598,982 | |
| | |
Arkansas — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, RB, Series A, AMT, 4.50%, 09/01/49(a) | | | 37,355 | | | | 37,516,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
California — 13.3% | | | | | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 2.00%, 04/01/56(b) | | | 15,000 | | | | 14,201,655 | |
Beverly Hills Unified School District, GO | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/28 | | | 1,370 | | | | 1,591,478 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/32 | | | 1,825 | | | | 2,212,395 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 3,760 | | | | 4,534,214 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/34 | | | 4,230 | | | | 5,081,376 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 4,730 | | | | 5,652,785 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 5,275 | | | | 6,275,409 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 5,855 | | | | 6,938,094 | |
California Community Housing Agency, RB, M/F Housing, Series A-2, 4.00%, 08/01/51(a) | | | 1,915 | | | | 1,516,096 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| | |
California (continued) | | | | | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB 5.00%, 02/01/36 | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 5,451,315 | |
5.00%, 02/01/37 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,445,435 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 11/01/27 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,784,008 | |
California Housing Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Class A, 3.25%, 08/20/36 | | | 11,637 | | | | 10,837,355 | |
Class A, (FHLMC ), 3.75%, 03/25/35 | | | 49,602 | | | | 50,874,972 | |
Series 2021-1, Class A, 3.50%, 11/20/35 | | | 58,704 | | | | 58,726,146 | |
Series A, 4.25%, 01/15/35 | | | 19 | | | | 20,010 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/30 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,651,720 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, RB 5.38%, 07/01/34(a) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,012,981 | |
5.63%, 07/01/44(a) | | | 2,760 | | | | 2,799,899 | |
6.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 1,960 | | | | 2,002,702 | |
Series A, 6.00%, 08/01/44(a) | | | 330 | | | | 339,577 | |
Series A, 6.13%, 08/01/49(a) | | | 285 | | | | 293,496 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series B, 5.88%, 08/15/49 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,017,054 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB(a) AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,026,490 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 11/21/45 | | | 50,000 | | | | 50,141,450 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Series A-2, AMT, 3.63%, 07/01/27 | | | 13,000 | | | | 13,211,172 | |
California School Finance Authority, RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 6.50%, 11/01/34 | | | 1,015 | | | | 1,055,791 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 325 | | | | 324,654 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/41 | | | 525 | | | | 512,831 | |
Series A, 6.75%, 11/01/45 | | | 1,395 | | | | 1,452,800 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/51 | | | 800 | | | | 751,231 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB 1.75%, 09/01/29 | | | 24,000 | | | | 20,789,016 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 11/01/44(a) | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,226,694 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 08/15/51 | | | 6,430 | | | | 6,024,486 | |
Series B, 1.45%, 04/01/28 | | | 10,000 | | | | 8,916,820 | |
City of Irvine California, ST, 5.00%, 09/01/49 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,533,540 | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Refunding ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/34 | | | 4,125 | | | | 4,746,316 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/35 | | | 1,875 | | | | 2,148,264 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/36 | | | 3,165 | | | | 3,612,113 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/37 | | | 2,725 | | | | 3,099,429 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/38 | | | 3,140 | | | | 3,560,028 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/39 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,960,071 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/15/40 | | | 4,930 | | | | 5,568,356 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/39 | | | 7,055 | | | | 7,809,321 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/40 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,525,030 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/46 | | | 15,000 | | | | 16,440,105 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/30 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,402,280 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/31 | | | 14,600 | | | | 16,694,487 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/32 | | | 13,000 | | | | 14,868,490 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/33 | | | 20,000 | | | | 22,660,740 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/34 | | | 20,000 | | | | 22,596,200 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/35 | | | 23,770 | | | | 26,777,071 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/36 | | | 31,000 | | | | 34,781,814 | |
Series D, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/15/37 | | | 31,225 | | | | 34,910,799 | |
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California (continued) | | | | | | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency VII RB, Series A1, 3.00%, 08/01/56(a) | | $ | 865 | | | $ | 618,382 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency XII, RB, M/F Housing, 4.38%, 08/01/49(a) | | | 7,490 | | | | 6,054,976 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing(a) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, 3.00%, 12/01/56 | | | 4,095 | | | | 2,879,506 | |
Series A-2, 4.00%, 08/01/45 | | | 885 | | | | 721,884 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, RB, M/F Housing(a) | | | | | | | | |
3.13%, 07/01/56 | | | 15,360 | | | | 11,094,205 | |
4.00%, 07/01/56 | | | 19,980 | | | | 16,976,382 | |
4.00%, 10/01/56 | | | 3,340 | | | | 3,104,330 | |
3.25%, 04/01/57 | | | 3,075 | | | | 2,358,713 | |
3.25%, 05/01/57 | | | 7,700 | | | | 5,664,420 | |
4.00%, 06/01/57 | | | 5,890 | | | | 4,571,900 | |
4.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 5,880 | | | | 4,278,458 | |
3.25%, 10/01/58 | | | 1,380 | | | | 957,734 | |
Series A2, 3.25%, 07/01/56 | | | 5,175 | | | | 3,767,710 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 6,700 | | | | 4,990,475 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 12/01/59 | | | 8,355 | | | | 5,999,475 | |
Senior Lien, 3.25%, 05/01/57 | | | 6,205 | | | | 4,555,810 | |
Senior Lien, 3.13%, 06/01/57 | | | 13,740 | | | | 9,921,503 | |
Series B, Sub Lien, 4.00%, 12/01/59 | | | 10,420 | | | | 6,658,568 | |
Glendale Community College District, GO, CAB, Series B, 0.00%, 08/01/39(d) | | | 6,755 | | | | 3,490,680 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
(SAP), 2.09%, 06/01/28 | | | 9,450 | | | | 8,512,210 | |
(SAP), 2.35%, 06/01/30 | | | 8,000 | | | | 7,030,624 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, CAB, Series B, Subordinate, 0.00%, 06/01/66(d) | | | 95,440 | | | | 12,574,888 | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, RB, 5.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,777,090 | |
Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 11/01/38 | | | 5,990 | | | | 6,824,431 | |
5.00%, 11/01/39 | | | 6,300 | | | | 7,156,441 | |
5.00%, 11/01/40 | | | 6,620 | | | | 7,496,389 | |
5.00%, 11/01/41 | | | 6,960 | | | | 7,857,214 | |
Northern California Gas Authority No. 1, RB, Series B, 1.37%, 07/01/27(b) | | | 3,600 | | | | 3,574,174 | |
Palo Alto Unified School District, GO, 3.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,034,090 | |
Poway Unified School District, Refunding GO, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 5,950 | | | | 3,718,804 | |
0.00%, 08/01/38 | | | 10,400 | | | | 5,637,538 | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Comm-San Francisco International Airport, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,542,230 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 25,130 | | | | 28,999,794 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/45 | | | 21,420 | | | | 24,720,843 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,550,550 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,404,770 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/48 | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,158,725 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,168,275 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/50 | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,179,475 | |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | | 45 |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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California (continued) | | | | | | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Comm-San Francisco International Airport, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/51 | | $ | 15,000 | | | $ | 15,712,485 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/32 | | | 15,000 | | | | 17,139,300 | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, TA, CAB(a)(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 0.00%, 08/01/26 | | | 1,170 | | | | 964,559 | |
Series D, 0.00%, 08/01/43 | | | 20,000 | | | | 7,040,540 | |
San Mateo County Community College District, GO(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series B, Election 2005, (NPFGC), 0.00%, 09/01/35 | | | 11,000 | | | | 7,165,653 | |
Series B, Election 2005, (NPFGC), 0.00%, 09/01/36 | | | 21,650 | | | | 13,514,818 | |
State of California Department of Water Resources, Refunding RB, Series BC, 1.41%, 12/01/29 | | | 4,600 | | | | 3,843,364 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/26 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,158,708 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/27 | | | 1,550 | | | | 1,686,296 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/28 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,096,271 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/29 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,159,857 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/32 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,439,561 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/34 | | | 1,335 | | | | 1,349,955 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/40 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,109,192 | |
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| | | | | | | 983,352,286 | |
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Colorado — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Centerra Metropolitan District No.1, TA, 5.00%, 12/01/47(a) | | | 4,125 | | | | 3,921,357 | |
City & County of Denver CO Airport System Revenue, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 12,780 | | | | 14,336,412 | |
City & County of Denver CO Airport System Revenue, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/36 | | | 10,750 | | | | 12,206,496 | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/22 | | | 30 | | | | 30,273 | |
5.00%, 07/01/46(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,053,064 | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/30 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,986,950 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/31 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,459,420 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/32 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,439,240 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,407,070 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,812,810 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/38 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,387,835 | |
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series B, Class I, AMT, (GNMA), 3.00%, 05/01/51 | | | 4,725 | | | | 4,700,534 | |
DIATC Metropolitan District, GO(a) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/39 | | | 1,245 | | | | 1,264,768 | |
5.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,006,784 | |
Fitzsimons Village Metropolitan District No. 1, Refunding GO, Senior Lien, 5.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 1,043 | | | | 971,494 | |
Flying Horse Metropolitan District No. 3, Refunding GO, 6.00%, 12/01/49(a) | | | 2,965 | | | | 2,815,613 | |
Plaza Metropolitan District No.1, Refunding TA, 4.00%, 12/01/23(a) | | | 1,000 | | | | 999,208 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Colorado (continued) | | | | | | |
Public Authority for Colorado Energy, RB, 6.25%, 11/15/28 | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 5,712,100 | |
STC Metropolitan District No.2, Refunding GO, Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 1,000 | | | | 994,230 | |
Village at Dry Creek Metropolitan District No. 2, GO, 4.38%, 12/01/44 | | | 2,756 | | | | 2,674,894 | |
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| | | | | | | 98,180,552 | |
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Connecticut — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series A, RB, 3.85%, 05/15/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,971,279 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding RB, M/F Housing, Series A-1, 2.88%, 11/15/30 | | | 5,030 | | | | 4,960,334 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
0.55%, 05/15/26 | | | 1,000 | | | | 933,696 | |
0.60%, 11/15/26 | | | 1,000 | | | | 923,763 | |
0.70%, 05/15/27 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,289,830 | |
0.75%, 11/15/27 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,039,603 | |
0.85%, 05/15/28 | | | 2,940 | | | | 2,645,401 | |
0.90%, 11/15/28 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,023,011 | |
1.05%, 05/15/29 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,655,834 | |
1.10%, 11/15/29 | | | 5,630 | | | | 4,934,796 | |
1.30%, 05/15/30 | | | 3,450 | | | | 3,029,676 | |
1.35%, 11/15/30 | | | 4,050 | | | | 3,527,510 | |
1.45%, 05/15/31 | | | 1,220 | | | | 1,058,598 | |
1.50%, 11/15/31 | | | 4,910 | | | | 4,229,302 | |
1.60%, 05/15/32 | | | 3,740 | | | | 3,215,493 | |
1.70%, 05/15/34 | | | 2,635 | | | | 2,199,139 | |
Series B-1, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.00%, 11/15/49 | | | 1,885 | | | | 1,884,817 | |
Sub-Series A-1, 3.50%, 11/15/45 | | | 6,275 | | | | 6,387,442 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series A-1, 5.00%, 10/01/54(a) | | | 2,370 | | | | 2,367,512 | |
Mohegan Tribal Finance Authority, RB, 7.00%, 02/01/45(a) | | | 10,540 | | | | 10,747,490 | |
Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, RB, Series A, 6.75%, 02/01/45(a) | | | 5,475 | | | | 5,608,728 | |
Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Refunding RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
Series C, 5.75%, 02/01/24 | | | 3,320 | | | | 3,407,027 | |
Series C, 5.75%, 02/01/25 | | | 3,755 | | | | 3,890,976 | |
Series C, 6.25%, 02/01/30 | | | 4,930 | | | | 5,223,177 | |
State of Connecticut, GO, Series B, 3.00%, 06/01/29 | | | 6,200 | | | | 6,371,752 | |
State of Connecticut, Special Tax Revenue, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 5.00%, 11/01/26 | | | 945 | | | | 1,053,490 | |
Series D, 5.00%, 11/01/27 | | | 1,355 | | | | 1,536,979 | |
Series D, 4.00%, 11/01/39 | | | 4,625 | | | | 4,779,836 | |
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| | | | | | | 102,896,491 | |
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Delaware — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Affordable Housing Opportunities Trust, RB, Series AH-01, Class B, 6.88%, 05/01/39(a)(e) | | | 15,050 | | | | 15,050,000 | |
State of Delaware, Refunding GO, 5.00%, 03/01/34 | | | 13,745 | | | | 16,610,544 | |
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| | | | | | | 31,660,544 | |
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District of Columbia — 1.1% | |
District of Columbia, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 4.00%, 02/01/39 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,276,980 | |
Series D, 4.00%, 02/01/46 | | | 9,500 | | | | 9,892,179 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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District of Columbia (continued) | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue, Refunding ARB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 5,535,175 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 4,705 | | | | 5,141,935 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,218,360 | |
Series A, AMT, 4.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 19,570 | | | | 18,759,724 | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/43 | | | 32,775 | | | | 33,908,949 | |
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| | | | | | | 83,733,302 | |
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Florida — 3.8% | | | | | | |
Alta Lakes Community Development District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
3.50%, 05/01/24 | | | 195 | | | | 195,341 | |
3.75%, 05/01/29 | | | 550 | | | | 548,413 | |
4.40%, 05/01/39 | | | 1,030 | | | | 1,045,523 | |
4.63%, 05/01/49 | | | 1,775 | | | | 1,803,421 | |
Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
4.75%, 11/01/26 | | | 400 | | | | 405,605 | |
5.00%, 11/01/31 | | | 500 | | | | 506,057 | |
5.25%, 11/01/46 | | | 3,475 | | | | 3,505,208 | |
Brevard County Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 11/15/31 | | | 580 | | | | 580,228 | |
4.00%, 11/15/45 | | | 1,575 | | | | 1,386,580 | |
4.00%, 11/15/55 | | | 2,340 | | | | 1,926,213 | |
Broward County FL Tourist Development Tax Revenue, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 09/01/47 | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,704,400 | |
Broward County Florida Port Facilities Revenue, ARB, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/44 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,464,370 | |
Canaveral Port Authority, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/48 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,331,000 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 06/01/45 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,265,565 | |
Capital Trust Agency, Inc., RB | | | | | | | | |
8.00%, 01/01/34 | | | 550 | | | | 11,000 | |
5.00%, 12/15/55(a) | | | 2,845 | | | | 2,886,170 | |
4.88%, 06/15/56(a) | | | 12,000 | | | | 9,778,956 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/39 | | | 1,775 | | | | 1,820,078 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/49(a) | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,994,230 | |
Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/56(a) | | | 4,350 | | | | 4,392,399 | |
Series A-2, 5.00%, 01/01/26(a) | | | 2,330 | | | | 2,309,846 | |
Celebration Pointe Community Development District No.1, SAB, 4.00%, 05/01/53 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,649,252 | |
Celebration Pointe Community Development District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
4.75%, 05/01/24 | | | 100 | | | | 101,869 | |
5.00%, 05/01/34 | | | 710 | | | | 722,201 | |
5.13%, 05/01/45 | | | 985 | | | | 999,462 | |
Charles Cove Community Development District, SAB, 4.00%, 05/01/52 | | | 1,160 | | | | 1,029,036 | |
Charlotte County Industrial Development Authority, RB, AMT, 5.50%, 10/01/36(a) | | | 3,365 | | | | 3,472,828 | |
Collier County Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 8.25%, 05/15/49(a)(f)(g) | | | 1,000 | | | | 683,128 | |
County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation Revenue, Refunding RB, Series C, 4.06%, 10/01/31 | | | 10,120 | | | | 10,039,384 | |
County of Miami-Dade Seaport Department, Refunding RB, Series B-2, AMT, Subordinate, 4.00%, 10/01/50 | | | 11,005 | | | | 10,959,505 | |
County of Palm Beach Florida, RB(a) 5.25%, 04/01/23 | | | 85 | | | | 84,517 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Florida (continued) | | | | | | |
County of Palm Beach Florida, RB (a) (continued) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 04/01/39 | | $ | 2,700 | | | $ | 2,817,925 | |
5.00%, 04/01/51 | | | 2,305 | | | | 2,336,800 | |
Crossings At Fleming Island Community Development District, Refunding SAB, Series A-3, Senior Lien, 6.50%, 05/01/44 | | | 2,185 | | | | 2,230,020 | |
Epperson North Community Development District, SAB, Series A, 4.00%, 11/01/51 | | | 1,000 | | | | 874,965 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.75%, 06/15/29 | | | 365 | | | | 374,812 | |
Series A, 6.00%, 06/15/34 | | | 440 | | | | 452,388 | |
Series A, 6.13%, 06/15/44 | | | 1,685 | | | | 1,725,462 | |
Series C, 5.75%, 12/15/56(a) | | | 4,090 | | | | 3,369,661 | |
AMT, 3.00%, 06/01/32 | | | 4,240 | | | | 3,540,654 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Refunding RB 5.00%, 11/15/26 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,107,541 | |
5.00%, 11/15/27 | | | 850 | | | | 954,941 | |
5.00%, 11/15/28 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,193,426 | |
5.00%, 11/15/29 | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,548,792 | |
5.00%, 11/15/30 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,737,822 | |
5.00%, 11/15/31 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,868,574 | |
5.00%, 11/15/32 | | | 1,800 | | | | 2,092,856 | |
Series A, 4.50%, 12/15/56(a) | | | 11,970 | | | | 9,542,903 | |
Florida Housing Finance Corp., RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 1, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 1.80%, 07/01/36 | | | 2,495 | | | | 2,107,120 | |
Series 1, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.10%, 07/01/46 | | | 9,975 | | | | 7,314,408 | |
Series 1, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.15%, 07/01/51 | | | 6,485 | | | | 4,521,394 | |
Harbor Bay Community Development District, Refunding SAB, Series A-2, 3.75%, 05/01/34 | | | 1,015 | | | | 958,880 | |
Harbor Bay Community Development District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, 3.88%, 05/01/39 | | | 2,170 | | | | 2,020,472 | |
Series A-1, 4.10%, 05/01/48 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,283,936 | |
Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, SAB 4.25%, 05/01/25 | | | 195 | | | | 196,924 | |
2.13%, 05/01/26 | | | 185 | | | | 177,601 | |
4.25%, 05/01/26 | | | 800 | | | | 808,302 | |
2.63%, 05/01/31 | | | 260 | | | | 234,750 | |
4.88%, 05/01/35 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,117,009 | |
4.40%, 05/01/39 | | | 690 | | | | 690,046 | |
3.13%, 05/01/41 | | | 645 | | | | 531,788 | |
4.88%, 05/01/45 | | | 2,275 | | | | 2,295,025 | |
5.13%, 05/01/46 | | | 5,655 | | | | 5,768,077 | |
4.50%, 05/01/49 | | | 1,595 | | | | 1,569,024 | |
4.00%, 05/01/51 | | | 925 | | | | 823,856 | |
Miami-Dade County Seaport Department, Refunding RB, Series A-2, (AGM), 4.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 29,665 | | | | 30,110,094 | |
Miami-Dade County, RB(d) | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 30,000 | | | | 15,760,440 | |
0.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 3,954,390 | |
Series C, (AGC), 0.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 48,000 | | | | 18,244,416 | |
Miami-Dade County, Refunding RB, Series A, (AGC), 0.00%, 10/01/45(d) | | | 10,000 | | | | 3,580,940 | |
Midtown Miami Community Development District, Refunding SAB, Series B, 5.00%, 05/01/37 | | | 1,870 | | | | 1,885,687 | |
Orange County Housing Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.00%, 09/01/50 | | | 955 | | | | 966,072 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Florida (continued) | | | | | | |
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 7.50%, 06/01/49 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020,000 | |
Pinellas County Industrial Development Authority, RB, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 2,030 | | | | 2,080,697 | |
Portico Community Development District, Refunding SAB | | | | | | | | |
Series 1, 3.20%, 05/01/31 | | | 995 | | | | 927,368 | |
Series 1, 3.50%, 05/01/37 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,127,665 | |
Reunion East Community Development District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
2.40%, 05/01/26 | | | 290 | | | | 279,131 | |
2.85%, 05/01/31 | | | 500 | | | | 453,329 | |
4.00%, 05/01/51 | | | 2,685 | | | | 2,333,211 | |
Sawyers Landing Community Development District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
3.75%, 05/01/31 | | | 1,550 | | | | 1,498,521 | |
4.13%, 05/01/41 | | | 2,525 | | | | 2,382,161 | |
Sterling Hill Community Development District, Refunding SAB, Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/10(f)(g) | | | 143 | | | | 90,783 | |
Sumter Landing Community Development District, RB, 4.17%, 10/01/47 | | | 2,030 | | | | 1,832,369 | |
Talavera Community Development District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
4.35%, 05/01/40 | | | 495 | | | | 486,517 | |
4.50%, 05/01/50 | | | 770 | | | | 748,020 | |
Tolomato Community Development District, Refunding SAB, Series 2015-2, 6.61%, 05/01/40(h) | | | 490 | | | | 363,224 | |
Tolomato Community Development District, SAB(f)(g) | | | | | | | | |
Series 2015-3, 6.61%, 05/01/40 | | | 535 | | | | 5 | |
Series 3, 6.38%, 05/01/17 | | | 425 | | | | 4 | |
Trout Creek Community Development District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
5.50%, 05/01/35 | | | 2,325 | | | | 2,364,797 | |
5.63%, 05/01/45 | | | 3,610 | | | | 3,658,110 | |
University of Florida Department of Housing & Residence Education Hsg Sys Rev, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 7,270 | | | | 7,644,863 | |
V-Dana Community Development District, SAB, 4.00%, 05/01/52 | | | 750 | | | | 686,354 | |
Village Center Community Development District, Refunding RB, 5.02%, 11/01/36 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,591,400 | |
Westside Haines City Community Development District, SAB | | | | | | | | |
2.50%, 05/01/26 | | | 250 | | | | 241,183 | |
3.00%, 05/01/31 | | | 435 | | | | 398,315 | |
3.25%, 05/01/41 | | | 2,025 | | | | 1,664,188 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 284,164,193 | |
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Georgia — 2.7% | | | | | | |
Atlanta Urban Redevelopment Agency, RB (a) 2.38%, 07/01/26 | | | 1,380 | | | | 1,331,700 | |
2.88%, 07/01/31 | | | 1,930 | | | | 1,775,600 | |
3.63%, 07/01/42 | | | 5,605 | | | | 4,939,143 | |
3.88%, 07/01/51 | | | 2,630 | | | | 2,269,046 | |
Brookhaven Development Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,371,736 | |
City of Atlanta GA Department of Aviation, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 890 | | | | 992,734 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,243,311 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,248,725 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 1,625 | | | | 1,878,232 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,800 | | | | 2,062,589 | |
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Georgia (continued) | | | | | | |
City of Atlanta GA Department of Aviation, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | | $ | 1,635 | | | $ | 1,866,437 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 2,600 | | | | 2,955,176 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 3,320 | | | | 3,760,640 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,807,944 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 1,160 | | | | 1,293,688 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 1,315 | | | | 1,480,264 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 1,730 | | | | 1,960,640 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,134,608 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,565,624 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,115,260 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,667,496 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,661,824 | |
Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 1,620 | | | | 1,790,418 | |
City of Columbus GA, GO | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 01/01/30 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,843,125 | |
5.00%, 01/01/31 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,915,690 | |
Development Authority for Fulton County, Refunding RB, Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,410,145 | |
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series B1, 3.65%, 06/01/44 | | | 9,670 | | | | 9,682,561 | |
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 2.40%, 12/01/41 | | | 4,245 | | | | 3,502,796 | |
Series A, 2.65%, 12/01/46 | | | 8,000 | | | | 6,575,328 | |
Series A, 2.70%, 12/01/51 | | | 9,535 | | | | 7,686,774 | |
Series A-1, 3.80%, 12/01/40 | | | 8,175 | | | | 8,169,801 | |
Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority, RB 5.00%, 06/01/31 | | | 8,950 | | | | 10,477,506 | |
Series A, (GTD), 4.00%, 07/15/38 | | | 15,470 | | | | 16,267,262 | |
Series A, (GTD), 4.00%, 07/15/39 | | | 16,095 | | | | 16,873,821 | |
Series A, (GTD), 4.00%, 07/15/40 | | | 16,740 | | | | 17,499,896 | |
Series A, (GTD), 4.00%, 07/15/41 | | | 16,675 | | | | 17,363,427 | |
Series A, (GTD), 4.00%, 07/15/43 | | | 8,210 | | | | 8,504,731 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/27 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,153,722 | |
State of Georgia, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,499,615 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,758,100 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 197,357,135 | |
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Hawaii — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Kauai County Community Facilities District, ST 5.00%, 05/15/44. | | | 625 | | | | 650,948 | |
5.00%, 05/15/49 | | | 2,750 | | | | 2,847,515 | |
State of Hawaii, Refunding GO, Series GJ, 2.04%, 08/01/31 | | | 7,500 | | | | 6,374,782 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 9,873,245 | |
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Idaho — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association, RB(a) 4.25%, 06/15/62. | | | 5,910 | | | | 4,752,131 | |
Series A, 6.95%, 06/15/55 | | | 5,150 | | | | 5,198,086 | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/15/30 | | | 500 | | | | 580,875 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/15/31 | | | 725 | | | | 850,300 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/15/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,167,078 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/15/33 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,274,736 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/15/34 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,442,379 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/15/35 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,437,265 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/36 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,564,386 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Idaho (continued) | | | | | | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/37 | | $ | 2,100 | | | $ | 2,190,499 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/38 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,129,009 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/39 | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,351,731 | |
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| | | | | | | 26,938,475 | |
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Illinois — 3.3% | | | | | | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO | | | | | | | | |
6.32%, 11/01/29 | | | 7,990 | | | | 8,591,359 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/42 | | | 36,735 | | | | 36,771,221 | |
Series C, 5.25%, 12/01/39 | | | 7,050 | | | | 7,187,637 | |
Series D, 5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 37,120 | | | | 37,766,174 | |
Series H, 5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,084,120 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, BAB | | | | | | | | |
6.04%, 12/01/29 | | | 19,810 | | | | 20,760,424 | |
6.14%, 12/01/39 | | | 8,460 | | | | 8,935,850 | |
6.52%, 12/01/40 | | | 7,045 | | | | 7,513,471 | |
Chicago Board of Education, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 4.00%, 12/01/35 | | | 11,230 | | | | 10,818,656 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/24 | | | 3,280 | | | | 3,426,331 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 4,585 | | | | 4,871,659 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/34 | | | 5,590 | | | | 5,789,038 | |
Series F, 5.00%, 12/01/23 | | | 7,220 | | | | 7,420,709 | |
City of Chicago Illinois Revenue, Refunding SAB | | | | | | | | |
1.57%, 12/01/22 | | | 270 | | | | 269,024 | |
1.99%, 12/01/23 | | | 280 | | | | 275,941 | |
2.27%, 12/01/24 | | | 315 | | | | 308,030 | |
2.53%, 12/01/25 | | | 335 | | | | 326,371 | |
2.69%, 12/01/26 | | | 305 | | | | 295,607 | |
2.87%, 12/01/27 | | | 248 | | | | 239,317 | |
3.04%, 12/01/28 | | | 270 | | | | 259,223 | |
3.20%, 12/01/29 | | | 325 | | | | 310,636 | |
3.29%, 12/01/30 | | | 350 | | | | 332,617 | |
3.38%, 12/01/31 | | | 375 | | | | 355,281 | |
3.45%, 12/01/32 | | | 300 | | | | 283,608 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 08/15/39 | | | 7,000 | | | | 6,981,660 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/26 | | | 1,925 | | | | 2,107,848 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/27 | | | 2,165 | | | | 2,403,371 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/28 | | | 3,310 | | | | 3,715,286 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/29 | | | 2,450 | | | | 2,768,453 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/30 | | | 2,560 | | | | 2,908,529 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/31 | | | 2,530 | | | | 2,884,488 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/32 | | | 2,960 | | | | 3,364,676 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/33 | | | 3,640 | | | | 4,090,392 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/34 | | | 4,870 | | | | 5,449,978 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,587,780 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/36 | | | 4,830 | | | | 5,390,691 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 11/15/39 | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,022,305 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series D, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.25%, 04/01/30 | | | 975 | | | | 932,787 | |
Series D, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.35%, 04/01/31 | | | 900 | | | | 859,478 | |
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Illinois (continued) | | | | | | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series D, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.70%, 10/01/34 | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 4,532,125 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority, Refunding RB, Sub-Series A-1, 3.70%, 07/01/34 | | | 415 | | | | 415,518 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 12/15/47 | | | 8,960 | | | | 8,262,500 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 245,870,169 | |
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Indiana — 0.3% | | | | | | |
City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, AMT, 5.88%, 01/01/24 | | | 160 | | | | 165,807 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 3.53%, 09/15/34 | | | 4,520 | | | | 3,809,601 | |
Series B, 3.75%, 09/15/37 | | | 7,715 | | | | 6,444,424 | |
Series B, 3.83%, 09/15/41 | | | 2,780 | | | | 2,246,676 | |
Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.00%, 07/01/52 | | | 6,635 | | | | 6,511,144 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 19,177,652 | |
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Iowa — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Iowa Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.00%, 01/01/52 | | | 5,765 | | | | 5,843,710 | |
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Kentucky — 0.2% | | | | | | |
City of Henderson KY, RB, AMT, 4.70%, 01/01/52(a) | | | 2,875 | | | | 2,846,250 | |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/33 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,418,095 | |
Westvaco Corp., RB, 7.67%, 01/15/27(a) | | | 3,100 | | | | 3,411,798 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 11,676,143 | |
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Louisiana — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Juban Crossing Economic Development District, Refunding RB, Series C, 7.00%, 09/15/44(a) | | | 5,645 | | | | 4,912,883 | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/57(a) | | | 4,965 | | | | 4,903,727 | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 215 | | | | 233,889 | |
5.00%, 10/01/32 | | | 310 | | | | 353,117 | |
5.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 785 | | | | 883,096 | |
5.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 825 | | | | 923,892 | |
4.00%, 10/01/36 | | | 810 | | | | 822,054 | |
4.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,004,197 | |
4.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 850 | | | | 850,728 | |
4.00%, 10/01/39 | | | 815 | | | | 812,846 | |
4.00%, 10/01/40 | | | 700 | | | | 696,004 | |
4.00%, 10/01/41 | | | 650 | | | | 645,703 | |
4.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 1,175 | | | | 1,109,137 | |
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| | | | | | | 18,151,273 | |
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Maine — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Finance Authority of Maine, RB, AMT, 8.00%, 12/01/51(a) | | | 12,755 | | | | 10,656,165 | |
Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/50 | | | 9,215 | | | | 9,220,124 | |
Maine State Housing Authority, RB, M/F Housing Series A, 0.60%, 11/15/26 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,842,182 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Maine (continued) | | | | | | |
Maine State Housing Authority, RB, M/F Housing (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 1.85%, 11/15/36 | | $ | 2,750 | | | $ | 2,249,519 | |
Series A, 2.05%, 11/15/41 | | | 1,185 | | | | 944,165 | |
Series A, 2.15%, 11/15/46 | | | 5,000 | | | | 3,829,595 | |
Maine State Housing Authority, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 3.00%, 11/15/44 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,213,945 | |
Series H, 3.55%, 11/15/37 | | | 1,035 | | | | 1,042,217 | |
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| | | | | | | 31,997,912 | |
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Maryland — 1.2% | | | | | | |
Anne Arundel County Consolidated Special Taxing District, ST | | | | | | | | |
5.13%, 07/01/36. | | | 600 | | | | 613,022 | |
5.25%, 07/01/44 | | | 1,220 | | | | 1,245,835 | |
Anne County Arundel, GO | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 4,380 | | | | 5,220,772 | |
5.00%, 10/01/31 | | | 4,225 | | | | 5,102,668 | |
5.00%, 10/01/33 | | | 4,015 | | | | 4,863,325 | |
5.00%, 10/01/34 | | | 4,615 | | | | 5,584,644 | |
5.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 4,615 | | | | 5,572,072 | |
5.00%, 10/01/36 | | | 4,615 | | | | 5,561,066 | |
Anne County Arundel, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 04/01/28 | | | 3,445 | | | | 3,957,678 | |
5.00%, 04/01/30 | | | 4,625 | | | | 5,490,064 | |
5.00%, 04/01/31 | | | 4,685 | | | | 5,621,925 | |
5.00%, 04/01/32 | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,330,612 | |
County of Howard Maryland, TA, 6.10%, 02/15/44 | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,195,085 | |
Maryland Community Development Administration, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 2.75%, 07/01/34 | | | 1,005 | | | | 933,643 | |
Series D, (FHA), 2.95%, 07/01/62 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,545,446 | |
Maryland Community Development Administration, Refunding RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 2.50%, 09/01/40 | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,230,050 | |
Series A, 2.60%, 03/01/42 | | | 3,490 | | | | 2,954,774 | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 7.00%, 03/01/55(a) | | | 10,405 | | | | 11,199,297 | |
State of Maryland Department of Transportation, ARB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,127,093 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/31 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,415,212 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/32 | | | 1,420 | | | | 1,603,988 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 1,280 | | | | 1,434,312 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/34 | | | 1,105 | | | | 1,235,755 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 1,115 | | | | 1,245,385 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,431,679 | |
AMT, 4.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,509,312 | |
AMT, 4.00%, 08/01/38 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,505,173 | |
AMT, 4.00%, 08/01/39 | | | 1,840 | | | | 1,841,943 | |
AMT, 4.00%, 08/01/40 | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,597,197 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 88,169,027 | |
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Massachusetts — 2.4% | | | | | | |
City of Brockton, GO, 2.56%, 11/01/31 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,734,426 | |
City of Cambridge, GO | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 02/15/27 | | | 2,965 | | | | 3,338,006 | |
5.00%, 02/15/28 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,440,982 | |
5.00%, 02/15/29 | | | 5,400 | | | | 6,288,802 | |
5.00%, 02/15/30 | | | 5,395 | | | | 6,372,283 | |
5.00%, 02/15/31 | | | 5,270 | | | | 6,306,662 | |
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City of Cambridge, GO (continued) 5.00%, 02/15/32 | | $ | 5,335 | | | $ | 6,458,001 | |
City of Springfield, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 03/01/27 | | | 1,930 | | | | 2,168,052 | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 03/01/30 | | | 2,020 | | | | 2,377,821 | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 03/01/31 | | | 1,755 | | | | 2,092,801 | |
(SAW), 5.00%, 03/01/32 | | | 2,225 | | | | 2,644,742 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,165,750 | |
5.00%, 10/01/43 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,097,975 | |
Series D, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,211,970 | |
Series J2, 5.00%, 07/01/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,725,570 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 10/01/32(a) | | | 2,560 | | | | 2,704,730 | |
4.13%, 10/01/42(a) | | | 8,225 | | | | 8,678,872 | |
5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,213,615 | |
Class K, Class K, 5.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,254,265 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/15/33 | | | 25,000 | | | | 27,636,125 | |
Series G, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 150 | | | | 168,523 | |
Series G, 5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 225 | | | | 255,039 | |
Series G, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 425 | | | | 484,432 | |
Series G, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 375 | | | | 422,792 | |
Series G, 5.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 300 | | | | 331,883 | |
Series G, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 650 | | | | 716,284 | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, RB, Series A, 2.46%, 07/01/30 | | | 8,750 | | | | 7,645,312 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 3.40%, 12/01/49 | | | 3,115 | | | | 2,802,671 | |
Series C1, (FHA, HUD SECT 8), 2.75%, 12/01/55. | | | 2,250 | | | | 1,810,942 | |
Series C-1, 2.65%, 12/01/34 | | | 2,950 | | | | 2,713,773 | |
Series C-1, 3.10%, 12/01/44 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,213,790 | |
Series C-1, 3.15%, 12/01/49 | | | 2,890 | | | | 2,487,088 | |
Series C-1, 3.25%, 12/01/54 | | | 7,790 | | | | 6,680,610 | |
Series C-1, 3.30%, 12/01/59 | | | 10,000 | | | | 8,496,860 | |
Series C-1, 3.35%, 06/01/62 | | | 5,010 | | | | 4,276,346 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Refunding RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series B-1, (FHA), 2.75%, 12/01/34 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,044,748 | |
Series B-1, (FHA), 3.30%, 12/01/56 | | | 5,855 | | | | 5,027,565 | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Refunding RB, Series C, 2.39%, 08/01/33 | | | 9,380 | | | | 7,979,744 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 175,469,852 | |
| | |
Michigan — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Grand Traverse County Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/26. | | | 550 | | | | 606,678 | |
5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 750 | | | | 839,135 | |
5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 360 | | | | 407,762 | |
5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 1,175 | | | | 1,340,174 | |
5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 1,710 | | | | 1,967,281 | |
5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 2,700 | | | | 3,128,169 | |
5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 710 | | | | 818,951 | |
5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 375 | | | | 428,380 | |
5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 400 | | | | 454,602 | |
4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 600 | | | | 617,727 | |
4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 595 | | | | 604,453 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, RB 5.00%, 12/01/28 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,694,380 | |
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Michigan (continued) | |
Michigan Finance Authority, RB (continued) 5.00%, 12/01/29 | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 2,272,292 | |
5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,712,176 | |
5.00%, 12/01/43(b) | | | 14,080 | | | | 15,932,224 | |
4.00%, 02/15/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,004,530 | |
6.50%, 06/01/57(a) | | | 4,020 | | | | 4,049,507 | |
Series S, 5.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,236,975 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB 5.00%, 11/15/37 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,327,880 | |
4.00%, 02/15/44 | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,031,300 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,150,195 | |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 2.25%, 10/01/41 | | | 5,140 | | | | 4,021,916 | |
Series A, 2.45%, 10/01/46 | | | 15,565 | | | | 11,846,226 | |
Series A, 2.55%, 10/01/51 | | | 8,700 | | | | 6,472,156 | |
Series A, 2.70%, 10/01/56 | | | 4,175 | | | | 3,026,286 | |
Series A, 2.73%, 10/01/59 | | | 10,000 | | | | 7,344,130 | |
Michigan State University, RB, Series B, (AMBAC), 1.58%, 02/15/37(b) | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,732,830 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | 120,068,315 | |
|
Minnesota — 0.9% | |
City of Deephaven Minnesota, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/50 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,558,528 | |
City of Minneapolis, RB 4.00%, 11/15/36 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,566,668 | |
4.00%, 11/15/37 | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,276,565 | |
4.00%, 11/15/38 | | | 3,750 | | | | 3,771,210 | |
4.00%, 11/15/39 | | | 4,250 | | | | 4,266,086 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,041,712 | |
City of Minneapolis, RB, M/F Housing, (FNMA COLL), 2.35%, 02/01/38 | | | 7,000 | | | | 5,937,106 | |
Hennepin County, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/35 | | | 5,675 | | | | 6,758,006 | |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/28 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,508,095 | |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series B, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.40%, 01/01/35 | | | 1,260 | | | | 1,159,378 | |
Series B, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.63%, 01/01/40 | | | 5,050 | | | | 4,838,602 | |
Series B, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.80%, 01/01/44 | | | 1,260 | | | | 1,095,533 | |
Series B, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.50%, 07/01/50 | | | 8,270 | | | | 8,374,442 | |
Series E, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 1.85%, 01/01/29 | | | 745 | | | | 700,842 | |
Series E, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 1.90%, 07/01/29 | | | 755 | | | | 727,010 | |
Series E, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 1.95%, 01/01/30 | | | 1,465 | | | | 1,408,520 | |
Series E, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.05%, 01/01/31 | | | 1,490 | | | | 1,362,590 | |
Series E, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.50%, 07/01/40 | | | 3,775 | | | | 3,273,318 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Minnesota (continued) | | | | | | |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series B, AMT, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.10%, 07/01/35 | | $ | 620 | | | $ | 595,655 | |
State of Minnesota, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/32 | | | 1,855 | | | | 2,235,486 | |
University of Minnesota, RB, 4.05%, 04/01/52 | | | 4,446 | | | | 4,394,693 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 68,850,045 | |
| | |
Mississippi — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Refunding RB, 2.38%, 06/01/44 | | | 9,190 | | | | 6,741,931 | |
Mississippi Home Corp,. RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.13%, 12/01/44 | | | 1,000 | | | | 794,411 | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.00%, 12/01/50 | | | 3,870 | | | | 3,883,487 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 11,419,829 | |
| | |
Missouri — 1.3% | | | | | | |
City of St. Louis Missouri Airport Revenue, ARB, Series C, (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,384,480 | |
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 6,200 | | | | 7,227,024 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,555,098 | |
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 03/01/34 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,431,770 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 03/01/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,416,035 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 03/01/36 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,399,595 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 03/01/37 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,388,625 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 03/01/39 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,369,280 | |
Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 03/01/39 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,342,845 | |
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 10.00%, 11/15/37 | | | 2,735 | | | | 2,492,668 | |
Series C, 7.50%, 11/15/46 | | | 1,701 | | | | 1,481,085 | |
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
2.00%, 11/15/46 | | | 3,597 | | | | 173,419 | |
5.00%, 11/15/46 | | | 8,059 | | | | 6,861,580 | |
Missouri Housing Development Commission, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.55%, 11/01/40 | | | 1,550 | | | | 1,397,663 | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.70%, 11/01/45 | | | 2,210 | | | | 1,982,814 | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.50%, 11/01/50 | | | 8,225 | | | | 8,283,850 | |
Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority, Refunding RB, Series C, 2.75%, 09/01/33 | | | 25,000 | | | | 23,378,075 | |
St. Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, Refunding RB, 3.88%, 10/01/35 | | | 2,515 | | | | 2,169,824 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 95,735,730 | |
| | |
Nebraska — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha Gas System Revenue RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 5,455 | | | | 6,517,563 | |
5.00%, 12/01/33 | | | 5,730 | | | | 6,819,096 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Nebraska (continued) | |
Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha Gas System Revenue RB (continued) | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/34 | | $ | 6,015 | | | $ | 7,137,489 | |
University of Nebraska Facilities Corp., RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/59 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,066,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | 30,540,848 | |
|
Nevada — 0.5% | |
City of Las Vegas Nevada Special Improvement District No. 607, Refunding SAB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/23 | | | 225 | | | | 230,238 | |
5.00%, 06/01/24 | | | 95 | | | | 98,845 | |
City of North Las Vegas Nevada, GO, BAB, 6.57%, 06/01/40 | | | 5,175 | | | | 5,707,885 | |
Clark County Department of Aviation, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, AMT, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 6,380 | | | | 6,990,879 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 2,800 | | | | 3,242,117 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 8,460 | | | | 9,776,503 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 7,000 | | | | 8,057,266 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,580,498 | |
State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry, RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.50%, 12/15/29 | | | 280 | | | | 287,849 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/38 | | | 965 | | | | 1,002,440 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | 37,974,520 | |
|
New Hampshire — 0.7% | |
National Finance Authority, RB, Series 2020-1, Class A, 4.13%, 01/20/34 | | | 25,147 | | | | 26,752,190 | |
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
3.30%, 04/01/32 | | | 12,880 | | | | 10,602,378 | |
Series B, 4.63%, 11/01/42(a) | | | 7,900 | | | | 7,794,314 | |
Series C, AMT, 4.88%, 11/01/42(a) | | | 2,995 | | | | 2,999,451 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | 48,148,333 | |
|
New Jersey — 1.9% | |
Essex County Improvement Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (BAM), 5.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 170 | | | | 193,996 | |
Series A, (BAM), 5.00%, 08/01/34 | | | 150 | | | | 170,921 | |
Series A, (BAM), 5.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 250 | | | | 284,032 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 300 | | | | 307,272 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/38 | | | 610 | | | | 623,282 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/39 | | | 630 | | | | 642,876 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/40 | | | 330 | | | | 336,233 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/41 | | | 350 | | | | 355,861 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/46 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,219,680 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/51 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,501,194 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/56 | | | 2,600 | | | | 2,565,745 | |
Series A, (BAM), 4.00%, 08/01/60 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,217,609 | |
Industrial Pollution Control Financing Authority of Gloucester County, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/24(i) | | | 750 | | | | 780,818 | |
Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, RB, (MUN GOVT GTD), 4.00%, 12/15/31 | | | 1,950 | | | | 2,098,765 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, RB | |
Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/26(a) | | | 265 | | | | 255,876 | |
AMT, 5.13%, 09/15/23 | | | 2,475 | | | | 2,505,403 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 2.20%, 10/01/39(b) | | | 50,000 | | | | 46,318,350 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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New Jersey (continued) | | | | | | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, RB, 5.00%, 03/01/27 | | $ | 7,400 | | | $ | 8,348,236 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,209,882 | |
5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,514,342 | |
5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,273,126 | |
5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 935 | | | | 1,071,693 | |
5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 2,120 | | | | 2,450,845 | |
5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 5,430 | | | | 6,006,400 | |
5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,475,359 | |
5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,475 | | | | 1,696,563 | |
5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 5,500 | | | | 6,305,623 | |
4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 3,885 | | | | 4,038,873 | |
4.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,134,236 | |
4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 3,650 | | | | 3,753,196 | |
4.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 2,850 | | | | 2,918,542 | |
4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,129,390 | |
4.00%, 07/01/40 | | | 6,000 | | | | 6,117,678 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,118,950 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,442,660 | |
New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, RB, 2.25%, 09/01/51 | | | 5,230 | | | | 3,569,883 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 138,953,390 | |
| | |
New Mexico — 0.2% | | | | | | |
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Class A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.00%, 03/01/53 | | | 6,250 | | | | 6,248,556 | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.70%, 07/01/40 | | | 2,470 | | | | 2,281,771 | |
Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District No. 1, Refunding TA(a) | | | | | | | | |
Senior Lien, 3.75%, 05/01/28 | | | 500 | | | | 486,187 | |
Senior Lien, 4.00%, 05/01/33 | | | 1,035 | | | | 954,327 | |
Senior Lien, 4.25%, 05/01/40 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,549,975 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 11,520,816 | |
| | |
New York — 11.2% | | | | | | |
Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, 5.00%, 06/01/48 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,036,045 | |
City of New York, GO, Sub-Series F-2, 1.94%, 03/01/29 | | | 7,500 | | | | 6,579,443 | |
Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/45 | | | 18,765 | | | | 18,671,175 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Sub-Series C-1, 5.00%, 11/15/34 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,377,815 | |
Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 1.28%, 11/15/28 | | | 11,250 | | | | 9,602,685 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (HUD SECT 8), 2.80%, 02/01/50 | | | 50,000 | | | | 39,128,950 | |
Series F-1, (FHA), 2.25%, 11/01/41 | | | 34,100 | | | | 27,221,825 | |
Series G-1, 3.90%, 05/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,649,540 | |
Series I, 2.25%, 11/01/36 | | | 3,240 | | | | 2,720,242 | |
Series I, 2.45%, 11/01/41 | | | 6,200 | | | | 4,980,231 | |
Series I, 2.65%, 11/01/46 | | | 7,135 | | | | 5,667,102 | |
Series I, 2.70%, 11/01/51 | | | 8,285 | | | | 6,348,000 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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New York (continued) | | | | | | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series I, 2.80%, 05/01/56 | | $ | 10,045 | | | $ | 7,669,799 | |
Series I-1, (FHA), 2.10%, 11/01/35 | | | 2,915 | | | | 2,440,581 | |
Series I-1, (FHA), 2.55%, 11/01/45 | | | 28,970 | | | | 22,807,878 | |
Series I-1, (FHA), 2.65%, 11/01/50 | | | 5,000 | | | | 3,754,245 | |
Series I-1, (FHA), 2.70%, 11/01/55 | | | 5,000 | | | | 3,778,370 | |
Series I-1, (FHA), 2.80%, 11/01/60 | | | 5,000 | | | | 3,772,205 | |
Series J, 2.85%, 11/01/39 | | | 8,000 | | | | 7,003,912 | |
Series J, 3.00%, 11/01/44 | | | 8,135 | | | | 6,890,662 | |
Series J, 3.05%, 11/01/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 8,296,270 | |
Series J, 3.15%, 11/01/54 | | | 15,000 | | | | 12,289,170 | |
Series J, 3.25%, 11/01/59 | | | 10,000 | | | | 8,224,730 | |
Series J, 3.35%, 11/01/65 | | | 15,000 | | | | 12,536,835 | |
Series A-1, RB, 3.95%, 11/15/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,012,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
2.25%, 11/01/31 | | | 1,405 | | | | 1,275,285 | |
Series C, 2.25%, 11/01/41 | | | 8,495 | | | | 6,776,844 | |
Series C, 2.40%, 11/01/46 | | | 14,050 | | | | 10,742,742 | |
Series C, 2.50%, 11/01/51 | | | 14,155 | | | | 10,650,165 | |
Series C, 2.60%, 11/01/56 | | | 7,210 | | | | 5,321,218 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, RB, Series AA, 4.00%, 06/15/43 | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,660,027 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, RB, Series C-3, 3.50%, 11/01/32 | | | 16,000 | | | | 15,015,376 | |
New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Refunding RB, Series A-2-B, 5.00%, 06/01/51 | | | 3,630 | | | | 3,648,074 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
Series 1, Class 1, 5.00%, 11/15/44 | | | 49,285 | | | | 49,841,920 | |
Series 2, Class 2, 5.15%, 11/15/34 | | | 240 | | | | 244,910 | |
Series 2, Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40 | | | 570 | | | | 584,633 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/31 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,926,585 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 03/15/39 | | | 19,000 | | | | 19,765,510 | |
Series B, 5.75%, 01/01/29 | | | 990 | | | | 1,011,433 | |
Series E, 5.00%, 03/15/35 | | | 25,000 | | | | 29,487,575 | |
Series E, 5.00%, 03/15/36 | | | 25,000 | | | | 29,350,950 | |
Series E, 4.00%, 03/15/37 | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,348,900 | |
Series E, 4.00%, 03/15/38 | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,223,550 | |
Series E, 4.00%, 03/15/39 | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,181,650 | |
Series E, 4.00%, 03/15/40 | | | 25,000 | | | | 25,574,200 | |
Catholic Health Services, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 600 | | | | 610,124 | |
Catholic Health Services, 5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 975 | | | | 990,400 | |
Catholic Health Services, 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 1,860 | | | | 1,711,094 | |
Catholic Health Services, 4.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 1,650 | | | | 1,464,690 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series H, (FNMA SONYMA), 2.25%, 11/01/29 | | | 275 | | | | 264,304 | |
Series H, (FNMA SONYMA), 2.35%, 11/01/30 | | | 250 | | | | 238,979 | |
Series H, (FNMA SONYMA), 2.40%, 11/01/31 | | | 250 | | | | 236,777 | |
Series H, (FNMA SONYMA), 3.15%, 11/01/44 | | | 1,000 | | | | 878,071 | |
Series I, (FNMA SONYMA), 2.40%, 05/01/31 | | | 280 | | | | 266,983 | |
Series I, (FNMA SONYMA), 2.75%, 11/01/34 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,183,016 | |
Series I, (FNMA SONYMA), 3.15%, 11/01/44 | | | 3,275 | | | | 2,875,683 | |
Series K, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA SONYMA), 3.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,454,787 | |
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New York (continued) | | | | | | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series M, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA SONYMA), 3.15%, 11/01/32 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 982,996 | |
Series M, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA SONYMA), 3.50%, 11/01/37 | | | 415 | | | | 405,143 | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Series A-1, 4.00%, 03/15/38 | | | 16,000 | | | | 16,416,528 | |
New York State Urban Development Corp., RB | | | | | | | | |
2.13%, 03/15/32 | | | 500 | | | | 414,986 | |
2.23%, 03/15/33 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,232,369 | |
New York State Urban Development Corp., Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 2.84%, 03/15/32 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,043,500 | |
Series F, 2.00%, 03/15/33 | | | 2,990 | | | | 2,399,559 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,171,925 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,183,635 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 50,000 | | | | 51,767,100 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 01/01/50 | | | 25,000 | | | | 25,493,250 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., RB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/26 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,271,790 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/27 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,298,890 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/28 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,308,010 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/29 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,294,920 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/30 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,256,570 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/32 | | | 12,000 | | | | 12,231,120 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/34 | | | 15,500 | | | | 15,802,808 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 12/01/26 | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,553,284 | |
5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,622,882 | |
5.00%, 12/01/28 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,417,623 | |
Series A, Class A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/26 | | | 510 | | | | 541,283 | |
Series A, Class A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 700 | | | | 748,092 | |
Series A, Class A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/28 | | | 350 | | | | 375,973 | |
Series A, Class A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 250 | | | | 270,708 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series 226, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/27 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,452,192 | |
Series 226, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/28 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,495,968 | |
Series 226, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/30 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,279,902 | |
Series 226, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/31 | | | 2,760 | | | | 3,156,192 | |
Series 226, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/32 | | | 1,850 | | | | 2,108,434 | |
Series 226, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/33 | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,526,148 | |
State of New York Mortgage Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 225, 2.45%, 10/01/45 | | | 15,000 | | | | 11,429,865 | |
Series 227, 2.30%, 10/01/40 | | | 7,000 | | | | 5,817,119 | |
Series 227, 2.50%, 10/01/47 | | | 12,730 | | | | 9,897,308 | |
Series 226, AMT, 1.80%, 04/01/28 | | | 1,000 | | | | 924,859 | |
State of New York, Refunding GO, Series B, 1.74%, 03/15/29 | | | 10,000 | | | | 8,852,620 | |
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| | | | | | | 823,711,716 | |
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North Carolina — 2.2% | | | | | | |
City of Charlotte North Carolina Airport Special Facilities Revenue, Refunding ARB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 3,095 | | | | 3,477,443 | |
5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 1,860 | | | | 2,075,302 | |
5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,983,760 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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North Carolina (continued) | | | | | | |
City of Charlotte North Carolina Airport Special Facilities Revenue, Refunding ARB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/28 | | $ | 2,395 | | | $ | 2,731,562 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 1,750 | | | | 2,015,102 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,617,952 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 5,120 | | | | 6,004,977 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 5,750 | | | | 6,655,056 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,459,987 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 3,100 | | | | 3,240,737 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 3,375 | | | | 3,506,318 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,706,655 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 4,250 | | | | 4,418,445 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,154,015 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 2,410 | | | | 2,478,463 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,038,475 | |
Series B, AMT, 4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,957,635 | |
City of Charlotte, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/28 | | | 335 | | | | 385,564 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/29 | | | 350 | | | | 408,143 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/30 | | | 485 | | | | 574,228 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/31 | | | 605 | | | | 725,498 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/33 | | | 925 | | | | 1,011,518 | |
Guilford County, GO, Series B, 5.00%, 03/01/33 | | | 5,305 | | | | 6,389,437 | |
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 43, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.63%, 01/01/35 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,820,987 | |
Series 43, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.80%, 01/01/40 | | | 5,130 | | | | 4,770,089 | |
Series 44, 1.75%, 01/01/26 | | | 950 | | | | 928,227 | |
Series 44, 1.80%, 07/01/26 | | | 1,215 | | | | 1,184,020 | |
Series 44, 2.05%, 01/01/28 | | | 1,295 | | | | 1,257,356 | |
Series 44, 2.20%, 07/01/29 | | | 1,020 | | | | 985,359 | |
Series 44, 2.30%, 01/01/31 | | | 1,075 | | | | 1,036,133 | |
Series 44, 2.35%, 07/01/31 | | | 945 | | | | 910,217 | |
Series 44, 2.55%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,190 | | | | 1,093,454 | |
Series 46-A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 21,235 | | | | 21,113,897 | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 01/01/41 | | | 1,020 | | | | 991,858 | |
5.00%, 06/01/45 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,204,685 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 01/01/41 | | | 2,470 | | | | 2,481,466 | |
Raleigh Durham Airport Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/34 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,327,150 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,320,265 | |
State of North Carolina, GO, Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/29 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,836,350 | |
Town of Mooresville North Carolina, SAB, 5.38%, 03/01/40(a) | | | 2,100 | | | | 2,145,301 | |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, | | | | | | | | |
Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/39 | | | 4,525 | | | | 5,333,115 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 162,756,201 | |
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North Dakota — 0.0% | | | | | | |
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, 3.05%, 07/01/43 | | | 780 | | | | 708,057 | |
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Ohio — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Series B-2, Class 2, 5.00%, 06/01/55 | | $ | 53,070 | | | $ | 53,873,480 | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, RB, M/F Housing, Series B, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.55%, 09/01/50 | | | 2,975 | | | | 2,372,066 | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.50%, 09/01/35 | | | 1,370 | | | | 1,283,313 | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.75%, 09/01/40 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,361,775 | |
Series A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 2.90%, 09/01/45 | | | 4,465 | | | | 3,961,643 | |
Series A, 3.00%, 03/01/52 | | | 15,710 | | | | 15,594,531 | |
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| | | | | | | 79,446,808 | |
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Oklahoma — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, RB 7.25%, 09/01/51(a) | | | 5,010 | | | | 5,464,131 | |
Series B, 5.25%, 08/15/48 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,144,070 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 15,608,201 | |
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Oregon — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Clackamas & Washington Counties School District No.3, GO, CAB, Series A, (GTD), 0.00%, 06/15/49(d) | | | 1,750 | | | | 609,525 | |
County of Multnomah Oregon, GO, Series B, 0.80%, 06/15/26 | | | 26,870 | | | | 24,387,346 | |
Hospital Facilities Authority of Multnomah County Oregon, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.50%, 10/01/49 | | | 865 | | | | 879,645 | |
Oregon Health & Science University, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,350,910 | |
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 06/01/41 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,941,200 | |
Port of Portland Oregon Airport Revenue, ARB Series 24A, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,316,570 | |
Series 24B, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,262,465 | |
Port of Portland Oregon Airport Revenue, Refunding ARB, Series 27-A, AMT, 4.00%, 07/01/50 | | | 12,870 | | | | 12,243,051 | |
Salem-Keizer School District No.24J, GO, CAB, Series A, (GTD), 0.00%, 06/15/40(d) | | | 12,395 | | | | 6,144,040 | |
State of Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series B, AMT, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 185 | | | | 185,007 | |
Series B, AMT, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 4.13%, 07/01/43 | | | 165 | | | | 165,025 | |
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Rural Fire Protection District, GO | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/28 | | | 5,875 | | | | 6,775,015 | |
5.00%, 06/01/29 | | | 5,865 | | | | 6,870,226 | |
5.00%, 06/01/30 | | | 7,145 | | | | 8,501,314 | |
5.00%, 06/01/31 | | | 6,130 | | | | 7,391,671 | |
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| | | | | | | 110,023,010 | |
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Pennsylvania — 3.4% | | | | | | |
Allegheny County Airport Authority, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, (AGM), 4.00%, 01/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,013,220 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/51 | | | 4,445 | | | | 4,732,600 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/47 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,332,160 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Pennsylvania (continued) | | | | | | |
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/01/33 | | $ | 1,250 | | | $ | 1,323,462 | |
Subordinate, 5.00%, 05/01/28 | | | 2,520 | | | | 2,793,312 | |
Subordinate, 5.13%, 05/01/32 | | | 4,700 | | | | 5,160,990 | |
Subordinate, 5.38%, 05/01/42 | | | 8,550 | | | | 9,347,561 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 1,390 | | | | 1,154,048 | |
4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 1,000 | | | | 814,383 | |
Central Bradford Progress Authority, RB, Series B, 4.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 24,000 | | | | 23,487,288 | |
Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/22 | | | 895 | | | | 899,866 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/23 | | | 985 | | | | 996,881 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/24 | | | 1,035 | | | | 1,051,642 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 1,075 | | | | 1,095,335 | |
Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/45 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,470,043 | |
City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Airport Revenue, Refunding ARB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 6,790 | | | | 7,423,745 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 10,350 | | | | 11,407,905 | |
Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,436,595 | |
Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,401,420 | |
Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,253,615 | |
County of Lehigh Pennsylvania, Refunding RB 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,834,640 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 20,000 | | | | 19,939,180 | |
Geisinger Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 04/01/43(b) | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,875,460 | |
Northampton County Industrial Development Authority, TA, 7.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 1,725 | | | | 1,771,565 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
2.30%, 06/15/30 | | | 8,000 | | | | 6,910,576 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 12/31/38 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,181,555 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 06/30/42 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,215,675 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/15/26 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,058,316 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/28 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,687,509 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/29 | | | 1,650 | | | | 1,869,750 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/31 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,607,158 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/32 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,257,881 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/33 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,305,219 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/34 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,583,775 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/35 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,241,635 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/36 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,409,206 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/15/37 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,433,676 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/15/39 | | | 1,325 | | | | 1,347,232 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/15/40 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,219,841 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 10/15/41 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,319,546 | |
AMT, 5.50%, 11/01/44 | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,321,246 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/24 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,058,527 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/25 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,400,461 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/26 | | | 1,575 | | | | 1,730,293 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/27 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,165,072 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/31 | | | 1,910 | | | | 2,172,763 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Pennsylvania (continued) | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/34 | | $ | 1,055 | | | $ | 1,183,135 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/35 | | | 1,335 | | | | 1,489,303 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 08/15/37 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,024,133 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 08/15/39 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,022,026 | |
Series B, 4.00%, 08/15/41 | | | 1,115 | | | | 1,137,650 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-131A, 1.85%, 04/01/26 | | | 1,550 | | | | 1,514,499 | |
Series 2019-131A, 2.10%, 04/01/28 | | | 1,915 | | | | 1,844,101 | |
Series 125B, AMT, 3.65%, 10/01/42 | | | 20,000 | | | | 19,368,160 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 121, 2.80%, 10/01/31 | | | 11,770 | | | | 11,226,720 | |
Series 134A, 3.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 9,205 | | | | 9,096,261 | |
Series 134B, AMT, 5.00%, 04/01/26 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,088,737 | |
Series 134B, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 1,545 | | | | 1,694,388 | |
Series 134B, AMT, 5.00%, 04/01/27 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,656,292 | |
Series 134B, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,389,925 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,352,325 | |
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| | | | | | | 254,601,483 | |
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Puerto Rico — 11.3% | | | | | | |
Children’s Trust Fund, RB, Series A, 0.00%, 05/15/57(d) | | | 307,385 | | | | 18,755,711 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO | | | | | | | | |
0.00%, 11/01/43(b) | | | 63,106 | | | | 32,815,080 | |
0.00%, 11/01/51(b) | | | 101,464 | | | | 45,404,978 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 5.63%, 07/01/29 | | | 16,290 | | | | 18,024,980 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 5.75%, 07/01/31 | | | 7,605 | | | | 8,608,268 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 7,211 | | | | 7,039,159 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 6,482 | | | | 6,289,138 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 5,563 | | | | 5,361,683 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 7,564 | | | | 7,204,593 | |
Series A1, Restructured, 4.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 7,867 | | | | 7,344,847 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, CAB, Series A, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/33(d) | | | 9,280 | | | | 5,554,981 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 320 | | | | 320,475 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/25 | | | 315 | | | | 323,279 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 900 | | | | 953,816 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 450 | | | | 472,854 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,183,738 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series C, 3.50%, 07/01/26(a) | | | 22,015 | | | | 22,060,791 | |
Series C, 3.75%, 07/01/27(a) | | | 21,550 | | | | 21,812,070 | |
Series A, Senior Lien, 5.00%, 07/01/35(a) | | | 26,225 | | | | 27,557,230 | |
Series A, Senior Lien, 5.25%, 07/01/42 | | | 3 | | | | 3,006 | |
Series A, Senior Lien, 5.00%, 07/01/47(a) | | | 46,180 | | | | 47,711,652 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
3rd Series, 5.40%, 01/01/20(b)(f)(g) | | | 1,908 | | | | 1,869,327 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/29(f)(g) | | | 5,540 | | | | 5,127,990 | |
Series A, 7.00%, 07/01/33(f)(g) | | | 7,445 | | | | 7,296,100 | |
Series A, 6.75%, 07/01/36(f)(g) | | | 24,370 | | | | 23,882,600 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/42(f)(g) | | | 23,970 | | | | 22,187,351 | |
Series A, 7.00%, 07/01/43(f)(g) | | | 3,350 | | | | 3,283,000 | |
Series A-1, 10.00%, 07/01/19(f)(g) | | | 928 | | | | 1,006,614 | |
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Puerto Rico (continued) | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-2, 10.00%, 07/01/19(f)(g) | | $ | 4,681 | | | $ | 5,078,408 | |
Series A-3, 10.00%, 07/01/19(f)(g) | | | 6,867 | | | | 7,450,907 | |
Series B-3, 10.00%, 07/01/19(f)(g) | | | 6,867 | | | | 7,450,906 | |
Series C-1, 5.40%, 01/01/18(f)(g) | | | 18,867 | | | | 18,489,891 | |
Series C-2, 5.40%, 07/01/18(f)(g) | | | 18,870 | | | | 18,492,881 | |
Series C-4, 5.40%, 07/01/20(f)(g) | | | 1,908 | | | | 1,869,327 | |
Series CCC, 5.25%, 07/01/26(f)(g) | | | 8,495 | | | | 7,863,227 | |
Series CCC, 5.25%, 07/01/28(f)(g) | | | 3,120 | | | | 2,887,966 | |
Series D-1, 7.50%, 01/01/20(f)(g) | | | 9,399 | | | | 9,210,922 | |
Series D-4, 7.50%, 07/01/20 | | | 5,100 | | | | 4,998,000 | |
Series TT, 5.00%, 07/01/20(f)(g) | | | 1,690 | | | | 1,564,315 | |
Series TT, 5.00%, 07/01/49(f)(g) | | | 3,620 | | | | 3,350,781 | |
Series WW, 5.50%, 07/01/19(f)(g) | | | 10,325 | | | | 9,557,130 | |
Series WW, 5.50%, 07/01/20(f)(g) | | | 1,000 | | | | 925,630 | |
Series WW, 5.38%, 07/01/24(f)(g) | | | 4,545 | | | | 4,206,988 | |
Series WW, 5.25%, 07/01/25(f)(g) | | | 2,300 | | | | 2,128,949 | |
Series WW, 5.25%, 07/01/33(f)(g) | | | 2,725 | | | | 2,522,342 | |
Series WW, 5.50%, 07/01/38(f)(g) | | | 3,980 | | | | 3,684,007 | |
Series XX, 5.25%, 07/01/27(f)(g) | | | 2,630 | | | | 2,434,407 | |
Series XX, 5.25%, 07/01/35(f)(g) | | | 1,310 | | | | 1,212,575 | |
Series XX, 5.75%, 07/01/36(f)(g) | | | 1,825 | | | | 1,689,275 | |
Series XX, 5.25%, 07/01/40(f)(g) | | | 36,125 | | | | 33,438,384 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Refunding RB(f)(g) | | | | | | | | |
Series AAA, 5.25%, 07/01/22 | | | 7,025 | | | | 6,502,551 | |
Series AAA, 5.25%, 07/01/25 | | | 5,750 | | | | 5,322,373 | |
Series AAA, 5.25%, 07/01/28 | | | 4,870 | | | | 4,507,818 | |
Series BBB, 5.40%, 07/01/28 | | | 9,505 | | | | 8,799,140 | |
Series DDD, 5.00%, 07/01/19 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,851,260 | |
Series DDD, 5.00%, 07/01/20 | | | 1,810 | | | | 1,675,390 | |
Series UU, 1.00%, 07/01/19(b) | | | 1,165 | | | | 1,048,500 | |
Series UU, 1.16%, 07/01/19(b) | | | 1,295 | | | | 1,165,500 | |
Series UU, 1.00%, 07/01/20(b) | | | 10,400 | | | | 9,360,000 | |
Series UU, 1.35%, 07/01/31(b) | | | 12,285 | | | | 11,056,500 | |
Series V, 5.50%, 07/01/20 | | | 6,440 | | | | 5,961,057 | |
Series YY, 6.13%, 07/01/40 | | | 13,440 | | | | 12,441,919 | |
Series ZZ, 5.25%, 07/01/19 | | | 14,930 | | | | 13,819,656 | |
Series ZZ, 5.25%, 07/01/24 | | | 1,435 | | | | 1,328,279 | |
Series ZZ, 5.25%, 07/01/25 | | | 2,440 | | | | 2,258,537 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Ctl Facs Fing Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 450 | | | | 492,634 | |
5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 400 | | | | 442,560 | |
5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 470 | | | | 523,802 | |
5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 600 | | | | 674,006 | |
5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 500 | | | | 565,242 | |
5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 500 | | | | 564,396 | |
5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 500 | | | | 559,831 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 4.75%, 07/01/53 | | | 86,193 | | | | 86,415,364 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 17,680 | | | | 17,975,610 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.33%, 07/01/40 | | | 57,460 | | | | 57,278,213 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.54%, 07/01/53 | | | 14,353 | | | | 14,248,223 | |
Series A-2, Restructured, 4.78%, 07/01/58 | | | 39,524 | | | | 39,758,377 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 3,745 | | | | 2,790,212 | |
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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, CAB(d) (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/31 | | $ | 4,464 | | | $ | 3,006,638 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 6,377 | | | | 3,894,625 | |
Series A-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 54,480 | | | | 16,338,552 | |
Series B-1, Restructured, 0.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 18,521 | | | | 5,526,166 | |
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| | | | | | | 838,115,460 | |
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Rhode Island — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp., RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
2.50%, 04/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 8,161,710 | |
3.00%, 10/01/50 | | | 8,780 | | | | 8,722,219 | |
Series 71, (GNMA), 2.75%, 10/01/34 | | | 3,965 | | | | 3,620,334 | |
Series 76-A, 3.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 7,125 | | | | 7,049,240 | |
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| | | | | | | 27,553,503 | |
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South Carolina — 2.2% | | | | | | |
County of Dorchester South Carolina, SAB(a) | | | | | | | | |
5.88%, 10/01/40 | | | 2,310 | | | | 2,398,905 | |
6.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 6,240 | | | | 6,407,513 | |
Lexington County Health Services District, Inc., RB, 5.00%, 11/01/41 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,450,360 | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/38 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,924,460 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/43 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,442,950 | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,234,970 | |
Series E, 5.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,225,310 | |
Series E, 5.50%, 12/01/53 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,144,055 | |
Series F, (AGM-CR), 5.74%, 01/01/30 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,433,820 | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, BAB, Series C, (AGM-CR), 6.45%, 01/01/50 | | | 10,950 | | | | 13,246,565 | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/50 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,184,845 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/41 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,293,595 | |
Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,310,300 | |
South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 1.75%, 01/01/26 | | | 1,130 | | | | 1,105,560 | |
Series A, 1.85%, 01/01/27 | | | 970 | | | | 946,021 | |
Series A, 1.88%, 07/01/27 | | | 930 | | | | 905,281 | |
Series A, 2.40%, 07/01/32 | | | 1,110 | | | | 1,074,955 | |
Series A, 2.80%, 07/01/34 | | | 1,270 | | | | 1,233,902 | |
Series A, 3.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 2,450 | | | | 2,383,485 | |
South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 2.25%, 07/01/30 | | | 915 | | | | 887,050 | |
Series B, 2.35%, 07/01/31 | | | 920 | | | | 891,542 | |
Series B, 2.45%, 07/01/32 | | | 920 | | | | 879,312 | |
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 20,000 | | | | 23,748,180 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/31 | | | 21,120 | | | | 25,317,811 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 160,070,747 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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South Dakota — 0.2% | | | | | | |
South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing 3.00%, 11/01/52 | | $ | 8,655 | | | $ | 8,701,668 | |
Series A, Class A, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.00%, 11/01/51 | | | 6,800 | | | | 6,819,577 | |
Series B, 3.00%, 11/01/51 | | | 2,050 | | | | 2,054,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 17,576,067 | |
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Tennessee — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,129,309 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,125,205 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,117,744 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 1,435 | | | | 1,599,128 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 2,160 | | | | 2,398,036 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 1,430 | | | | 1,585,465 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,033,810 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 4.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,981,810 | |
Series A, Subordinate, 4.00%, 07/01/54 | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,966,755 | |
New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, RB, CAB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 04/01/27(h) | | | 1,375 | | | | 1,236,268 | |
4.00%, 04/01/28(h) | | | 1,375 | | | | 1,244,209 | |
4.00%, 04/01/29(h) | | | 625 | | | | 568,246 | |
4.00%, 04/01/30(h) | | | 750 | | | | 683,897 | |
4.00%, 04/01/31(h) | | | 650 | | | | 593,670 | |
0.00%, 04/01/32(d) | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,025,464 | |
0.00%, 04/01/33(d) | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,041,517 | |
0.00%, 04/01/34(d) | | | 1,500 | | | | 938,344 | |
0.00%, 04/01/35(d) | | | 1,500 | | | | 889,452 | |
0.00%, 04/01/36(d) | | | 1,500 | | | | 840,784 | |
0.00%, 04/01/37(d) | | | 1,600 | | | | 846,883 | |
0.00%, 04/01/38(d) | | | 700 | | | | 348,117 | |
0.00%, 04/01/39(d) | | | 750 | | | | 353,164 | |
0.00%, 04/01/41(d) | | | 810 | | | | 339,783 | |
0.00%, 04/01/42(d) | | | 850 | | | | 334,871 | |
0.00%, 04/01/43(d) | | | 1,700 | | | | 642,381 | |
0.00%, 04/01/44(d) | | | 1,800 | | | | 643,302 | |
0.00%, 04/01/45(d) | | | 2,000 | | | | 670,668 | |
0.00%, 04/01/46(d) | | | 1,700 | | | | 542,327 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series 4B, AMT, 3.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 850 | | | | 850,054 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-4, 2.65%, 07/01/34 | | | 1,785 | | | | 1,758,748 | |
Series 2019-4, 2.90%, 07/01/39 | | | 4,010 | | | | 3,980,326 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 55,309,737 | |
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Texas — 2.7% | | | | | | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., RB(a) 6.25%, 08/15/24 | | | 285 | | | | 281,234 | |
Series A, 5.30%, 04/01/62 | | | 4,325 | | | | 4,330,151 | |
City of Houston Texas Airport System Revenue, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 6.50%, 07/15/30 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,002,558 | |
Series A, AMT, 6.63%, 07/15/38 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,002,319 | |
Series B-1, AMT, 5.00%, 07/15/35 | | | 7,400 | | | | 7,535,768 | |
City of Houston Texas Airport System Revenue, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Sub-Series D, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,496,350 | |
Sub-Series D, 5.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,491,065 | |
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Texas (continued) | | | | | | |
City of Lavon TX, SAB, 4.00%, 09/15/42(a) | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 901,186 | |
City of Marble Falls Texas, SAB(a) | | | | | | | | |
3.38%, 09/01/26 | | | 230 | | | | 225,401 | |
3.88%, 09/01/31 | | | 200 | | | | 192,640 | |
4.13%, 09/01/41 | | | 730 | | | | 658,642 | |
4.38%, 09/01/51 | | | 1,000 | | | | 877,966 | |
Dallas Independent School District, Refunding GO | | | | | | | | |
Series B, (PSF), 4.00%, 08/15/27 | | | 6,750 | | | | 6,955,713 | |
Series B, (PSF), 4.00%, 08/15/29 | | | 9,000 | | | | 9,237,798 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Refunding RB, 4.00%, 10/01/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,006,010 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, RB, CAB(d) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/42 | | | 3,000 | | | | 1,100,088 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/43 | | | 3,000 | | | | 1,041,909 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/44 | | | 3,000 | | | | 985,401 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 4,000 | | | | 1,245,520 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 6,000 | | | | 1,731,696 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/47 | | | 6,125 | | | | 1,632,386 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 7,130 | | | | 1,795,940 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/49 | | | 7,135 | | | | 1,702,447 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/50 | | | 5,145 | | | | 1,166,932 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 7,440 | | | | 1,597,554 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/52 | | | 6,945 | | | | 1,413,120 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/53 | | | 10,000 | | | | 1,925,630 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/54 | | | 11,500 | | | | 2,094,161 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/55 | | | 12,500 | | | | 2,152,725 | |
Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/56 | | | 12,000 | | | | 1,954,992 | |
Leander Independent School District, GO, CAB, Series C, (PSF), 0.00%, 08/15/24(d)(j) | | | 95,000 | | | | 32,304,625 | |
Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Refunding RB, 2.60%, 11/01/29 | | | 15,000 | | | | 13,451,775 | |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/39(a) | | | 1,210 | | | | 1,239,069 | |
Port Authority of Houston of Harris County Texas, ARB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 10/01/24 | | | 920 | | | | 984,918 | |
5.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 700 | | | | 781,975 | |
5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,535,116 | |
5.00%, 10/01/28 | | | 625 | | | | 721,763 | |
5.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,652,100 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Refunding RB, Series B, 6.00%, 01/01/25(a) | | | 6,415 | | | | 6,543,685 | |
Port of Beaumont Industrial Development Authority, RB, 4.10%, 01/01/28(a) | | | 17,000 | | | | 15,252,383 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/31/30 | | | 5,365 | | | | 5,897,240 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/31/31 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,894,240 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/31/32 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,412,510 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/31/34 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,395,985 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/31/35 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,394,990 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/31/36 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,390,760 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 196,588,436 | |
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Utah — 1.2% | | | | | | |
City of Salt Lake City Utah Airport Revenue, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/28 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,107,604 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,902,801 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 7,670 | | | | 8,646,613 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Utah (continued) | | | | | | |
City of Salt Lake City Utah Airport Revenue, ARB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/31 | | $ | 11,490 | | | $ | 12,962,076 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/46 | | | 45,000 | | | | 49,357,620 | |
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
5.63%, 06/15/26 | | | 350 | | | | 354,579 | |
5.00%, 06/15/42 | | | 1,190 | | | | 1,146,878 | |
5.00%, 06/15/52 | | | 3,580 | | | | 3,341,576 | |
5.63%, 06/15/54 | | | 4,945 | | | | 4,384,351 | |
5.00%, 06/15/57 | | | 2,590 | | | | 2,378,677 | |
Utah State Board of Regents, RB | | | | | | | | |
2.55%, 06/01/38 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,119,087 | |
2.63%, 06/01/39 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,121,686 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 89,823,548 | |
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Virginia — 2.3% | | | | | | |
Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, TA | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.38%, 03/01/36 | | | 1,050 | | | | 869,568 | |
Series A, 5.50%, 03/01/46 | | | 6,210 | | | | 4,639,317 | |
Cherry Hill Community Development Authority, SAB(a) | | | | | | | | |
5.15%, 03/01/35 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020,378 | |
5.40%, 03/01/45 | | | 1,995 | | | | 2,029,978 | |
Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District, RB (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,324,585 | |
5.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,246,655 | |
Dulles Town Center Community Development Authority, Refunding SAB, 4.00%, 03/01/23 | | | 1,000 | | | | 999,390 | |
FHLMC Multifamily VRD Certificates, Series M053, Class A, 2.55%, 06/15/35 | | | 19,710 | | | | 18,072,191 | |
Hanover County Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/38 | | | 125 | | | | 126,897 | |
4.00%, 07/01/47(a) | | | 1,960 | | | | 1,606,512 | |
5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 365 | | | | 359,920 | |
Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/22(i) | | | 215 | | | | 215,522 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 1,985 | | | | 1,987,533 | |
Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/01/22 | | | 625 | | | | 625,000 | |
5.00%, 06/01/23 | | | 420 | | | | 420,838 | |
Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, RB, CAB, 0.00%, 07/01/49(d) | | | 25,115 | | | | 8,615,173 | |
Lower Magnolia Green Community Development Authority, SAB(a) | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 03/01/35 | | | 2,865 | | | | 2,912,373 | |
5.00%, 03/01/45 | | | 2,950 | | | | 2,971,662 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series A-1, 6.71%, 06/01/46 | | | 15,390 | | | | 15,381,674 | |
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/15/27 | | | 2,955 | | | | 3,323,468 | |
5.00%, 05/15/29 | | | 2,165 | | | | 2,513,693 | |
5.00%, 05/15/30 | | | 3,115 | | | | 3,669,155 | |
5.00%, 05/15/31 | | | 3,320 | | | | 3,958,722 | |
5.00%, 05/15/32 | | | 4,020 | | | | 4,843,035 | |
5.00%, 05/15/33 | | | 4,300 | | | | 5,160,761 | |
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 05/15/33 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,983,380 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Virginia (continued) | | | | | | |
Virginia Housing Development Authority, RB, M/F Housing, Series A, 3.65%, 03/01/43 | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 4,871,540 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, 5.00%, 12/31/49 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,211,055 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 12/31/52 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,401,790 | |
AMT, 5.00%, 12/31/56 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,178,490 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Refunding RB(c) | | | | | | | | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/29 | | | 175 | | | | 183,286 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,092,224 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/30 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,136,575 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 2,350 | | | | 2,454,089 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/31 | | | 2,955 | | | | 3,077,124 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,373,753 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/32 | | | 2,750 | | | | 2,846,500 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 07/01/32 | | | 2,750 | | | | 2,792,980 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/33 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,264,669 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 1,130 | | | | 1,139,092 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,006,133 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,004,095 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/35 | | | 1,155 | | | | 1,157,124 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,275 | | | | 1,274,210 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/36 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,490,707 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/37 | | | 1,425 | | | | 1,410,931 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,478,440 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/39 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,228,859 | |
AMT, Senior Lien, 4.00%, 01/01/40 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,226,404 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 168,177,450 | |
| | |
Washington — 2.1% | | | | | | |
King County Housing Authority, Refunding RB, (HUD SECT 8), 2.75%, 01/01/40 | | | 1,900 | | | | 1,659,990 | |
Mason County Public Hospital District No. 1, RB, 5.00%, 12/01/48 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,320,320 | |
Pierce County School District No. 10 Tacoma, Refunding GO, (GTD), 1.73%, 12/01/31 | | | 4,525 | | | | 3,657,684 | |
Port of Seattle, ARB, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 05/01/27 | | | 3,400 | | | | 3,753,862 | |
Port of Seattle, Refunding ARB, AMT, Intermediate Lien, 5.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 11,615 | | | | 13,071,777 | |
Seattle Housing Authority, Refunding RB, M/F Housing, (HUD SECT 8), 3.50%, 12/01/35 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,486,804 | |
Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/26 | | | 550 | | | | 614,780 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 500 | | | | 568,599 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/28 | | | 540 | | | | 623,203 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 350 | | | | 409,112 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 175 | | | | 207,077 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 250 | | | | 298,950 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/32 | | | 250 | | | | 297,743 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/33 | | | 500 | | | | 593,283 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/34 | | | 825 | | | | 976,472 | |
State of Washington, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 26,145 | | | | 30,898,083 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 10/01/42(b) | | | 31,725 | | | | 33,439,990 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,399,850 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Washington (continued) | | | | | | |
Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District, RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 07/01/31 | | $ | 11,045 | | | $ | 10,854,540 | |
3.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 6,790 | | | | 4,487,355 | |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, RB, M/F Housing, Series A-1, 3.50%, 12/20/35 | | | 41,679 | | | | 38,761,581 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 157,381,055 | |
| | |
West Virginia — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, Class 1, 4.31%, 06/01/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 7,977,790 | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 09/01/31 | | | 2,775 | | | | 3,064,480 | |
West Virginia Housing Development Fund, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 3.70%, 11/01/29 | | | 1,035 | | | | 1,046,832 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 12,089,102 | |
| | |
Wisconsin — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Public Finance Authority, ARB | | | | | | | | |
AMT, 4.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 1,755 | | | | 1,553,338 | |
AMT, 4.25%, 07/01/54 | | | 3,060 | | | | 2,599,283 | |
Public Finance Authority, RB(a) | | | | | | | | |
6.00%, 06/15/24 | | | 265 | | | | 264,313 | |
6.75%, 11/01/24 | | | 21,420 | | | | 19,085,713 | |
7.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,920,760 | |
5.00%, 04/01/40 | | | 1,175 | | | | 1,210,485 | |
7.00%, 11/01/46 | | | 5,085 | | | | 5,138,291 | |
5.00%, 04/01/50 | | | 1,470 | | | | 1,488,381 | |
Series A, 6.25%, 10/01/31 | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,271,369 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/41 | | | 785 | | | | 789,357 | |
Series A, 7.00%, 10/01/47 | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,198,401 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/51 | | | 885 | | | | 873,400 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/56 | | | 970 | | | | 947,473 | |
Series A-2, 5.00%, 01/01/24 | | | 1,370 | | | | 1,372,763 | |
Series B, 5.50%, 06/15/25 | | | 555 | | | | 547,249 | |
Series B, 5.62%, 06/01/29 | | | 850 | | | | 825,115 | |
Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB 4.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 650 | | | | 535,488 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/34(a) | | | 2,620 | | | | 2,775,822 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/39(a) | | | 6,155 | | | | 6,483,000 | |
Series B, 6.13%, 10/01/49(a) | | | 8,530 | | | | 8,579,858 | |
AMT, 4.00%, 08/01/35 | | | 4,840 | | | | 4,433,401 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 02/15/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,478,530 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 04/01/39 | | | 16,835 | | | | 16,753,855 | |
5.00%, 12/15/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,321,340 | |
4.00%, 12/01/46 | | | 19,000 | | | | 19,196,479 | |
4.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 75,545 | | | | 74,837,445 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/35 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,569,230 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Wisconsin (continued) | | | | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/42 | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 10,040,530 | |
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, 3.00%, 03/01/52 | | | 10,935 | | | | 10,919,035 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 227,009,704 | |
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| | |
Total Municipal Bonds — 90.4% (Cost: $7,216,253,648) | | | | | | | 6,678,766,186 | |
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Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(k) | |
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Arizona — 0.3% | | | | | | |
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,664,150 | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,578,330 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 21,242,480 | |
| | |
California — 2.3% | | | | | | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 09/01/45 | | | 10,490 | | | | 11,500,144 | |
5.00%, 10/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,115,423 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,276,005 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/52 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,401,003 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, RB | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 05/15/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,849,260 | |
5.00%, 05/15/52 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,830,305 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,776,770 | |
Chaffey Joint Union High School District, GO, Series C, 5.25%, 08/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,879,395 | |
Chino Valley Unified School District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 08/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,898,163 | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 05/15/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,350,380 | |
Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 05/15/48 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,813,335 | |
East Bay Municipal Utility District Water System Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,115,285 | |
Fresno Unified School District, GO, 5.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,672,790 | |
Manteca Unified School District, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/40 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,597,039 | |
Port of Los Angeles, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,300,323 | |
San Marcos Unified School District, GO, Series C, 5.00%, 08/01/40 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,533,671 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 171,909,291 | |
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Connecticut — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,551,555 | |
State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, RB, Series D, 4.00%, 11/01/39 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,334,775 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 20,886,330 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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District of Columbia — 0.4% | | | | | | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/52 | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 10,878,585 | |
Series A, Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,445,350 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue, Refunding ARB, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,691,440 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 32,015,375 | |
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Florida — 0.5% | | | | | | |
East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities Operation Board, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,953,288 | |
Florida Housing Finance Corp., RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 1, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.70%, 07/01/38 | | | 2,990 | | | | 2,998,879 | |
Series 1, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.80%, 07/01/43 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,085,156 | |
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,564,990 | |
Tampa Bay Water, RB, 5.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,331,190 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 37,933,503 | |
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Georgia — 1.2% | | | | | | |
City of Atlanta GA Department of Aviation, ARB, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,795,720 | |
City of Atlanta Georgia Water & Wastewater Revenue, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/01/40 | | | 20,000 | | | | 21,268,818 | |
Clarke County Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/46(l) | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,562,165 | |
Development Authority of Cobb County, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/49(l) | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,792,670 | |
Gainesville & Hall County Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, (GTD), 5.50%, 08/15/54 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,931,335 | |
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series B, 3.55%, 12/01/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,003,119 | |
Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority, RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/15/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,358,993 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 84,712,820 | |
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Illinois — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 01/01/36 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,743,760 | |
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Indiana — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/01/41 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,516,090 | |
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Iowa — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 08/01/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,047,215 | |
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Maine — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Maine State Housing Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Series B, 3.75%, 11/15/38 | | | 6,075 | | | | 6,208,954 | |
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Maryland — 0.4% | | | | | | |
City of Baltimore Maryland, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/43 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,499,811 | |
County of Montgomery Maryland, RB, Series 2016, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,588,735 | |
Maryland Stadium Authority, RB, (NPFGC), 5.00%, 05/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,066,610 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 32,155,156 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Massachusetts — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 03/01/46 | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 10,358,895 | |
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Michigan — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,511,078 | |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 3.80%, 10/01/38 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,011,205 | |
Series A, 4.15%, 10/01/53(l) | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,081,478 | |
State of Michigan Trunk Line Revenue, RB, 4.00%, 11/15/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,477,313 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 51,081,074 | |
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Minnesota — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,511,890 | |
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Missouri — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, RB, 5.00%, 01/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,213,290 | |
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, ARB, AMT, (AGM), 5.00%, 03/01/57 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,652,925 | |
Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District, Refunding RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,904,635 | |
Series B, 5.00%, 05/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,657,623 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 42,428,473 | |
| | |
New Jersey — 0.1% | | | | | | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, 4.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,073,150 | |
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New York — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,692,075 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/15/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,718,568 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series C-1A, 4.00%, 11/01/53 | | | 9,245 | | | | 8,838,394 | |
Series C-1-A, 4.13%, 05/01/58(l) | | | 9,340 | | | | 9,049,113 | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, RB, Series DD, 5.00%, 06/15/47 | | | 20,000 | | | | 21,851,525 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, RB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/39 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,401,745 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,705,138 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, Series E, 5.00%, 02/15/39 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,578,668 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Series 194th, 5.00%, 10/15/41 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,550,915 | |
Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructured, 5.00%, 12/15/37 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,857,100 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 114,243,241 | |
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North Carolina — 0.7% | | | | | | |
City of Charlotte North Carolina Airport Special Facilities Revenue, ARB | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,829,803 | |
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,771,983 | |
City of Charlotte North Carolina Airport Special Facilities Revenue, Refunding ARB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,025,648 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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North Carolina (continued) | | | | | | |
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/55 | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 10,959,130 | |
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 39-B, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 3.85%, 07/01/38 | | | 5,555 | | | | 5,604,875 | |
Series 39-B, (FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA), 4.00%, 01/01/48 | | | 3,530 | | | | 3,551,897 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 51,743,336 | |
| | |
Ohio — 0.2% | | | | | | |
University of Cincinnati, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,884,870 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Oklahoma — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, RB, Sereis C, 5.00%, 01/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,685,270 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Oregon — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Oregon Health & Science University, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,233,943 | |
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,399,333 | |
University of Oregon, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/48 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,926,023 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 32,559,299 | |
| | |
Pennsylvania — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Allegheny County Airport Authority, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/51 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,647,018 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 08/15/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,583,735 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series 127B, 3.55%, 10/01/33 | | | 9,920 | | | | 9,994,757 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 20,000 | | | | 21,228,010 | |
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| | | | | | | 52,453,520 | |
| | |
Tennessee — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, ARB, Series A, Subordinate, 5.00%, 07/01/49 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,005,073 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, RB, S/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series 3, 3.85%, 07/01/43 | | | 6,710 | | | | 6,819,427 | |
Series 3, 3.95%, 01/01/49 | | | 6,690 | | | | 6,731,477 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, 3.85%, 07/01/42 | | | 5,480 | | | | 5,620,744 | |
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| | | | | | | 30,176,721 | |
| | |
Texas — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Alamo Regional Mobility Authority, RB, Senior Lien, 5.00%, 06/15/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,872,195 | |
City of San Antonio Texas Electric & Gas Systems Revenue, RB, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 02/01/48 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,245,960 | |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
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Texas (continued) | | | | | | |
County of Harris Texas, Refunding RB, Series A, Senior Lien, 5.00%, 08/15/47 | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 10,650,713 | |
Midlothian Independent School District, GO, (PSF- GTD), 5.00%, 02/15/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,841,368 | |
Port Authority of Houston of Harris County Texas, ARB, 5.00%, 10/01/51 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,304,195 | |
Texas Water Development Board, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/47 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,935,390 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 64,849,821 | |
| | |
Utah — 0.3% | | | | | | |
City of Salt Lake City Utah Airport Revenue, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/51 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,932,428 | |
Utah Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/38 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,864,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 21,796,853 | |
| | |
Virginia — 0.9% | | | | | | |
City of Norfolk Virginia Water Revenue, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/01/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,034,855 | |
Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/44 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,282,505 | |
Fairfax County Water Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 04/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,896,703 | |
University of Virginia, Refunding RB, Series A-2, 5.00%, 04/01/45 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,668,830 | |
Virginia Housing Development Authority, RB, M/F Housing | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 3.90%, 10/01/48 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,022,125 | |
Series D, 4.00%, 10/01/53 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,845,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 62,750,205 | |
| | |
Washington — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series S-1, 5.00%, 11/01/46 | | | 10,000 | | | | 12,528,755 | |
King County Housing Authority, Refunding RB, (GTD), 3.50%, 05/01/38 | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,831,465 | |
Port of Seattle Washington, GO, 5.00%, 01/01/42 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,832,125 | |
Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/51 | | | 10,000 | | | | 11,509,780 | |
State of Washington, GO, Series B, 5.00%, 02/01/33 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,720,310 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series D, 5.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,283,140 | |
Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District, RB, 5.00%, 07/01/58 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,766,210 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 76,471,785 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Par (000) | | | Value | |
| | |
Wisconsin — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 12/01/51 | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 9,906,340 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 14.9% (Cost: $1,119,478,386) | | | | 1,102,345,717 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 106.9% (Cost: $8,473,375,075) | | | | 7,896,348,394 | |
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| | Shares | | | | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Money Market Funds — 2.5% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.55%(m)(n) | | | 181,888,363 | | | | 181,906,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 2.5% (Cost: $181,890,836) | | | | 181,906,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 109.4% (Cost: $8,655,265,911) | | | | 8,078,254,946 | |
| | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.7% | | | | | | | 52,669,820 | |
| |
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (10.1)% | | | | (746,561,614 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | $ | 7,384,363,152 | |
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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) | Variable rate security. Interest rate resets periodically. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available. |
(c) | When-issued security. |
(e) | Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
(f) | Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default. |
(g) | Non-income producing security. |
(h) | Step coupon security. Coupon rate will either increase (step-up bond) or decrease (step- down bond) at regular intervals until maturity. Interest rate shown reflects the rate currently in effect. |
(i) | Security is collateralized by municipal bonds or U.S. Treasury obligations. |
(j) | 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. |
(k) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(l) | All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between July 1, 2024 to November 1, 2048, is $30,430,141. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(m) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(n) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’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.
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended May 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 05/31/21 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 05/31/22 | | | Shares Held at 05/31/22 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class | | $ | 424,955,829 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (242,954,883 | )(a) | | $ | (97,658 | ) | | $ | 3,264 | | | $ | 181,906,552 | | | | 181,888,363 | | | $ | 217,144 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | iShares National Muni Bond ETF(b) | | | — | | | | 607,972,325 | | | | (601,360,827 | ) | | | (6,611,498 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 640,835 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (6,709,156 | ) | | $ | 3,264 | | | $ | 181,906,552 | | | | | | | $ | 857,979 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Represents net amount purchased (sold). | |
| (b) | As of period end, the entity is no longer held. | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund |
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) | |
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Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 10,967 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | $ | 1,309,357 | | | $ | 7,023,497 | |
U.S. Long Bond | | | 7,058 | | | | 09/21/22 | | | | 983,488 | | | | 10,320,913 | |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 4,728 | | | | 09/30/22 | | | | 534,042 | | | | 1,324,978 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 18,669,388 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | |
Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,669,388 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,669,388 | |
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| (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 period ended May 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 201,635,945 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 201,635,945 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,826,471 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,826,471 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts: | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — short | | $ | 2,622,765,099 | |
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For more information about the Fund’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 financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 115,236,491 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 115,236,491 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 6,663,716,186 | | | | 15,050,000 | | | | 6,678,766,186 | |
Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts | | | — | | | | 1,102,345,717 | | | | — | | | | 1,102,345,717 | |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) May 31, 2022 | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | $ | 181,906,552 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 181,906,552 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | $ | 181,906,552 | | | $ | 7,881,298,394 | | | $ | 15,050,000 | | | $ | 8,078,254,946 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | $ | 18,669,388 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,669,388 | |
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| (a) | Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. | |
The Fund may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, TOB Trust Certificates of $745,619,972 are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
See notes to financial statements.
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64 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
May 31, 2022
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| | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund | | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund | | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund | | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund | |
| | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a) | | $ | 3,005,457,419 | | | $ | 341,412,514 | | | $ | 511,935,605 | | | $ | 47,257,197 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(b) | | | 124,791,461 | | | | 13,301,815 | | | | 14,915,694 | | | | 1,983,841 | |
Cash | | | 6,565 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,000 | |
Cash pledged for futures contracts | | | 20,165,000 | | | | 1,018,000 | | | | 1,771,000 | | | | 206,000 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 23,658,793 | | | | 223,378 | | | | 515,743 | | | | — | |
Capital shares sold | | | 20,331,733 | | | | 1,914,936 | | | | 1,145,017 | | | | — | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 41,414 | | | | 4,504 | | | | 3,239 | | | | 910 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 30,677,266 | | | | 4,691,173 | | | | 6,966,533 | | | | 337,330 | |
From the Manager | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,265 | |
Due from broker | | | 638,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 8,411,367 | | | | 417,573 | | | | 734,575 | | | | 78,610 | |
Deferred offering costs | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 92,834 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 63,026 | | | | 47,097 | | | | 50,396 | | | | 3,007 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 3,234,242,044 | | | | 363,030,990 | | | | 538,037,802 | | | | 49,990,994 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
ACCRUED LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 26,384,520 | | | | — | | | | 6,140,000 | | | | 737,703 | |
Accounting services fees | | | 191,453 | | | | 45,591 | | | | 61,632 | | | | 4,581 | |
Administration fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 450 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 20,814,153 | | | | 506,016 | | | | 1,730,165 | | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 25,562 | | | | 3,242 | | | | 4,658 | | | | 427 | |
Income dividend distributions | | | 1,353,298 | | | | 270,821 | | | | 483,709 | | | | 105,143 | |
Interest expense and fees | | | 139,374 | | | | 27,376 | | | | 44,462 | | | | — | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 1,798,312 | | | | 214,061 | | | | 355,941 | | | | — | |
Offering costs | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 54,250 | |
Trustees’ and Officer’s fees | | | 7,233 | | | | 1,059 | | | | 1,476 | | | | 107 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 23,715 | | | | 13,621 | | | | 14,187 | | | | 3,769 | |
Professional fees | | | 128,676 | | | | 52,479 | | | | 51,426 | | | | 47,420 | |
Service and distribution fees | | | 253,639 | | | | 41,050 | | | | 42,772 | | | | 20 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 218,484 | | | | 24,827 | | | | 15,093 | | | | 68 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total accrued liabilities | | | 51,338,419 | | | | 1,200,143 | | | | 8,945,521 | | | | 953,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | | 147,794,979 | | | | 16,738,763 | | | | 29,938,242 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 199,133,398 | | | | 17,938,906 | | | | 38,883,763 | | | | 953,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 3,035,108,646 | | | $ | 345,092,084 | | | $ | 499,154,039 | | | $ | 49,037,056 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 3,220,379,766 | | | $ | 357,430,241 | | | $ | 538,341,138 | | | $ | 49,983,114 | |
Accumulated loss | | | (185,271,120 | ) | | | (12,338,157 | ) | | | (39,187,099 | ) | | | (946,058 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 3,035,108,646 | | | $ | 345,092,084 | | | $ | 499,154,039 | | | $ | 49,037,056 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 3,104,260,452 | | | $ | 343,934,118 | | | $ | 530,498,232 | | | $ | 48,245,318 | |
(b) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 124,786,362 | | | $ | 13,300,771 | | | $ | 14,914,920 | | | $ | 1,983,639 | |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
May 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund | | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund | | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund | | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund | |
| |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,907,899,328 | | | $ | 190,069,266 | | | $ | 325,613,929 | | | $ | 98,074 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 158,359,805 | | | | 18,182,350 | | | | 31,980,430 | | | | 10,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 9.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | 500 million | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Service | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | N/A | | | $ | 7,293,122 | | | $ | 1,350,440 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | N/A | | | | 697,705 | | | | 132,486 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value | | | N/A | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 10.19 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | N/A | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Par value | | | N/A | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 843,461,845 | | | $ | 112,908,794 | | | $ | 142,513,555 | | | $ | 98,074 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 70,070,988 | | | | 10,792,588 | | | | 13,981,729 | | | | 10,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 12.04 | | | $ | 10.46 | | | $ | 10.19 | | | $ | 9.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | 300 million | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor A1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 88,442,431 | | | $ | 14,636,483 | | | $ | 7,651,200 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 7,340,942 | | | | 1,398,521 | | | | 750,335 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.20 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 84,141,302 | | | $ | 17,671,847 | | | $ | 14,249,131 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 6,983,525 | | | | 1,691,094 | | | | 1,398,240 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 10.19 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 111,163,740 | | | $ | 2,512,572 | | | $ | 7,775,784 | | | $ | 48,840,908 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 9,223,512 | | | | 240,449 | | | | 763,863 | | | | 4,980,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 9.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | 500 million | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
May 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
| |
| |
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a) | | $ | 7,896,348,394 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(b) | | | 181,906,552 | |
Cash pledged for futures contracts | | | 52,330,000 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 31,831,523 | |
Capital shares sold | | | 61,766,232 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 81,851 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 87,704,693 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 21,734,224 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 174,285 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total assets | | | 8,333,877,754 | |
| | | | |
| |
ACCRUED LIABILITIES | | | | |
Bank overdraft | | | 831,252 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 100,301,660 | |
Accounting services fees | | | 440,021 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 89,623,101 | |
Custodian fees | | | 150,042 | |
Income dividend distributions | | | 4,188,445 | |
Interest expense and fees | | | 941,642 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 5,869,938 | |
Trustees’ and Officer’s fees | | | 80,256 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 42,694 | |
Professional fees | | | 364,934 | |
Service and distribution fees | | | 411,934 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 648,711 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total accrued liabilities | | | 203,894,630 | |
| | | | |
| |
OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | |
TOB Trust Certificates | | | 745,619,972 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total liabilities | | | 949,514,602 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 7,384,363,152 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 8,290,181,770 | |
Accumulated loss | | | (905,818,618 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 7,384,363,152 | |
| | | | |
| |
(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 8,473,375,075 | |
(b) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 181,890,836 | |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
May 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
| |
| |
NET ASSET VALUE | | | | |
| |
Institutional | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,736,838,657 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares outstanding | | | 529,260,965 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net asset value | | $ | 10.84 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | |
| |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | |
| | | | |
| |
Investor A | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,367,516,072 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares outstanding | | | 126,233,769 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net asset value | | $ | 10.83 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | |
| |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | |
| | | | |
| |
Investor A1 | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 21,176,009 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,954,766 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net asset value | | $ | 10.83 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | |
| |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | |
| | | | |
| |
Investor C | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 134,638,742 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares outstanding | | | 12,422,161 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net asset value | | $ | 10.84 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | |
| |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class K | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 124,193,672 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares outstanding | | | 11,459,950 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net asset value | | $ | 10.84 | |
| | | | |
| |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | |
| |
Par value | | $ | 0.10 | |
| | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
Year Ended May 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund | | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund | | | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund | | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund(a) | |
| |
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — affiliated | | $ | 194,220 | | | $ | 14,503 | | | $ | 10,210 | | | $ | 9,008 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 80,280,438 | | | | 12,837,279 | | | | 18,187,988 | | | | 202,377 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total investment income | | | 80,474,658 | | | | 12,851,782 | | | | 18,198,198 | | | | 211,385 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 12,138,029 | | | | 2,052,860 | | | | 3,091,380 | | | | 46,934 | |
Service and distribution — class specific | | | 3,547,394 | | | | 580,358 | | | | 595,501 | | | | 52 | |
Transfer agent — class specific | | | 1,672,904 | | | | 300,263 | | | | 652,316 | | | | 234 | |
Professional | | | 376,764 | | | | 72,694 | | | | 66,296 | | | | 47,421 | |
Accounting services | | | 325,136 | | | | 81,237 | | | | 108,450 | | | | 4,701 | |
Registration | | | 96,353 | | | | 114,350 | | | | 113,811 | | | | 219 | |
Custodian | | | 44,462 | | | | 5,962 | | | | 17,841 | | | | 427 | |
Trustees and Officer | | | 42,696 | | | | 6,439 | | | | 8,942 | | | | 107 | |
Administration | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,433 | |
Administration — class specific | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,085 | |
Organization and offering | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,230 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 160,753 | | | | 62,250 | | | | 67,188 | | | | 4,017 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total expenses excluding interest expense | | | 18,404,491 | | | | 3,276,413 | | | | 4,721,725 | | | | 145,860 | |
| | | | |
Interest expense(b) | | | 1,068,553 | | | | 143,417 | | | | 298,172 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 19,473,044 | | | | 3,419,830 | | | | 5,019,897 | | | | 145,860 | |
Less: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Administration fees waived | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,925 | ) |
Administration fees waived — class specific | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,085 | ) |
Fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager | | | (178,258 | ) | | | (539,266 | ) | | | (559,789 | ) | | | (84,286 | ) |
Transfer agent fees waived and/or reimbursed — class specific | | | (162,397 | ) | | | (108,525 | ) | | | (373,466 | ) | | | (213 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | 19,132,389 | | | | 2,772,039 | | | | 4,086,642 | | | | 55,351 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net investment income | | | 61,342,269 | | | | 10,079,743 | | | | 14,111,556 | | | | 156,034 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (2,871,825 | ) | | | (1,756,972 | ) | | | (2,538,082 | ) | | | — | |
Investments — affiliated | | | (98,789 | ) | | | (6,226 | ) | | | (5,799 | ) | | | (2,526 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | 56,603,798 | | | | 1,478,186 | | | | 2,498,799 | | | | (42,483 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | 53,633,184 | | | | (285,012 | ) | | | (45,082 | ) | | | (45,009 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (337,374,533 | ) | | | (40,192,504 | ) | | | (61,124,452 | ) | | | (988,121 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | (30,533 | ) | | | (562 | ) | | | (359 | ) | | | 202 | |
Futures contracts | | | 7,941,442 | | | | 341,681 | | | | 564,998 | | | | 62,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | (329,463,624 | ) | | | (39,851,385 | ) | | | (60,559,813 | ) | | | (925,471 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (275,830,440 | ) | | | (40,136,397 | ) | | | (60,604,895 | ) | | | (970,480 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (214,488,171 | ) | | $ | (30,056,654 | ) | | $ | (46,493,339 | ) | | $ | (814,446 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | The Fund commenced operations on March 14, 2022. |
(b) | Related to TOBs Trusts. |
See notes to financial statements.
Statements of Operations (continued)
Year Ended May 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
| |
| |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Dividends — affiliated | | $ | 857,979 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 236,644,915 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total investment income | | | 237,502,894 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 43,769,051 | |
Service and distribution — class specific | | | 5,838,004 | |
Transfer agent — class specific | | | 5,769,054 | |
Accounting services | | | 710,651 | |
Registration | | | 246,795 | |
Custodian | | | 227,587 | |
Trustees and Officer | | | 103,066 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 1,266,675 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total expenses excluding interest expense | | | 57,930,883 | |
| |
Interest expense(a) | | | 5,900,768 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total expenses | | | 63,831,651 | |
Less: | | | | |
Fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager | | | (4,689,698 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | 59,141,953 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net investment income | | | 178,360,941 | |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 6,343,682 | |
Investments — affiliated | | | (6,709,156 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | 201,635,945 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 201,270,471 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (1,079,842,754 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 3,264 | |
Futures contracts | | | 18,826,471 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | (1,061,013,019 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (859,742,548 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (681,381,607 | ) |
| | | | |
(a) | Related to TOBs Trusts. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund | | | | | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | Year Ended May 31, | | | | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| |
| | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 61,342,269 | | | $ | 59,424,931 | | | | | | | $ | 10,079,743 | | | $ | 10,979,938 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 53,633,184 | | | | 84,381,722 | | | | | | | | (285,012 | ) | | | 2,924,842 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (329,463,624 | ) | | | 135,345,182 | | | | | | | | (39,851,385 | ) | | | 21,740,057 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (214,488,171 | ) | | | 279,151,835 | | | | | | | | (30,056,654 | ) | | | 35,644,837 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | (39,442,069 | ) | | | (35,993,789 | ) | | | | | | | (5,896,927 | ) | | | (6,219,420 | ) |
Service | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | (191,790 | ) | | | (218,557 | ) |
Investor A | | | (16,551,486 | ) | | | (18,229,406 | ) | | | | | | | (3,044,749 | ) | | | (3,359,637 | ) |
Investor A1 | | | (1,805,179 | ) | | | (1,949,482 | ) | | | | | | | (422,914 | ) | | | (524,575 | ) |
Investor C | | | (920,007 | ) | | | (1,197,450 | ) | | | | | | | (390,028 | ) | | | (579,084 | ) |
Class K | | | (2,362,037 | ) | | | (2,039,731 | ) | | | | | | | (83,286 | ) | | | (75,516 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (61,080,778 | ) | | | (59,409,858 | ) | | | | | | | (10,029,694 | ) | | | (10,976,789 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 43,146,802 | | | | (244,079,259 | ) | | | | | | | (13,042,661 | ) | | | 19,898,331 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (232,422,147 | ) | | | (24,337,282 | ) | | | | | | | (53,129,009 | ) | | | 44,566,379 | |
Beginning of year | | | 3,267,530,793 | | | | 3,291,868,075 | | | | | | | | 398,221,093 | | | | 353,654,714 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
End of year | | $ | 3,035,108,646 | | | $ | 3,267,530,793 | | | | | | | $ | 345,092,084 | | | $ | 398,221,093 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund | | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year Ended May 31, | | | | | | | | 03/14/22 | (a) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | | | | to 05/31/22 | |
| |
| | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 14,111,556 | | | $ | 16,444,587 | | | | | | | $ | 156,034 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (45,082 | ) | | | 4,607,996 | | | | | | | | (45,009 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (60,559,813 | ) | | | 22,890,632 | | | | | | | | (925,471 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (46,493,339 | ) | | | 43,943,215 | | | | | | | | (814,446 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | (9,830,943 | ) | | | (11,509,115 | ) | | | | | | | (287 | ) |
Service | | | (52,649 | ) | | | (59,039 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Investor A | | | (3,560,600 | ) | | | (4,009,250 | ) | | | | | | | (235 | ) |
Investor A1 | | | (199,344 | ) | | | (267,887 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Investor C | | | (266,830 | ) | | | (501,222 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Class K | | | (191,918 | ) | | | (144,867 | ) | | | | | | | (147,976 | ) |
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Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (14,102,284 | ) | | | (16,491,380 | ) | | | | | | | (148,498 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | (42,903,828 | ) | | | 28,957,774 | | | | | | | | 50,000,000 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (103,499,451 | ) | | | 56,409,609 | | | | | | | | 49,037,056 | |
Beginning of period | | | 602,653,490 | | | | 546,243,881 | | | | | | | | — | |
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End of period | | $ | 499,154,039 | | | $ | 602,653,490 | | | | | | | $ | 49,037,056 | |
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(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
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| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
| | | | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
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| | | |
| | 2022 | | | | | 2021 | |
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| | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 178,360,941 | | | | | $ | 189,244,252 | |
Net realized gain | | | 201,270,471 | | | | | | 319,114,724 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (1,061,013,019 | ) | | | | | 444,840,011 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (681,381,607 | ) | | | | | 953,198,987 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | (141,257,072 | ) | | | | | (143,714,628 | ) |
Investor A | | | (31,249,214 | ) | | | | | (36,971,138 | ) |
Investor A1 | | | (479,191 | ) | | | | | (540,624 | ) |
Investor C | | | (1,856,095 | ) | | | | | (2,813,627 | ) |
Class K | | | (3,522,594 | ) | | | | | (3,661,475 | ) |
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Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (178,364,166 | ) | | | | | (187,701,492 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | (365,894,985 | ) | | | | | (1,312,434,238 | ) |
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| | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (1,225,640,758 | ) | | | | | (546,936,743 | ) |
Beginning of year | | | 8,610,003,910 | | | | | | 9,156,940,653 | |
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| | | |
End of year | | $ | 7,384,363,152 | | | | | $ | 8,610,003,910 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund |
| | | | Institutional |
| | | | Year Ended May 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.60 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.20 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.54 | |
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Distributions(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of year | | | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 12.76 | |
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Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | (6.06 | )% | | | 9.26 | % | | | (1.85 | )% | | | 4.28 | % | | | 4.37 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses(e) | | | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.57 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(f) | | | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.44 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 2.68 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | $ | 1,907,899 | | | $ | 1,922,918 | | | $ | 1,865,633 | | | $ | 2,016,387 | | | $ | 1,190,045 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | $ | 147,795 | | | $ | 143,145 | | | $ | 148,145 | | | $ | 253,167 | | | $ | 141,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | 82 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 129 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Includes recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees. Excluding the recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees, the expense ratios were as follows: |
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| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
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Expense ratios | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.57 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(f) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 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)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
| | | | | Investor A |
| | | | | Year Ended May 31, |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 13.07 | | | $ | 12.19 | | | $ | 12.70 | | | $ | 12.75 | | | $ | 12.58 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | | | | |
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Distributions(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 12.04 | | | $ | 13.07 | | | $ | 12.19 | | | $ | 12.70 | | | $ | 12.75 | |
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| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (6.30 | )% | | | 9.09 | % | | | (2.18 | )% | | | 4.02 | % | | | 4.19 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.82 | %(e) | | | 0.88 | %(e) | | | 0.81 | %(e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.79 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(f) | | | | | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.69 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | | | | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.45 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 843,462 | | | $ | 1,025,162 | | | $ | 1,069,541 | | | $ | 941,069 | | | $ | 631,410 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 147,795 | | | $ | 143,145 | | | $ | 148,145 | | | $ | 253,167 | | | $ | 141,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 82 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 129 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Includes recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees with no financial impact to the expense ratio. |
(f) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) | |
| | |
| | | | Investor A1 | |
| | |
| | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.33 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.21 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.54 | |
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| | | | | | |
Distributions(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 12.76 | |
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Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (6.15 | )% | | | 9.25 | % | | | (2.01 | )% | | | 4.18 | % | | | 4.35 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses(e) | | | | | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.66 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(f) | | | | | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | | | | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 2.61 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 88,442 | | | $ | 103,726 | | | $ | 103,229 | | | $ | 112,554 | | | $ | 118,780 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 147,795 | | | $ | 143,145 | | | $ | 148,145 | | | $ | 253,167 | | | $ | 141,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 82 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 129 | % |
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(a) Based on average shares outstanding. (b) Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. (c) Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. (d) Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. (e) Includes recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees. Excluding the recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees, the expense ratios were as follows: | |
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| | | |
| | | | | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
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| | Expense ratios | | | | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.66 | % |
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(f) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 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)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor C | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.60 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.20 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.42 | |
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Distributions(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
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| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 12.76 | |
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Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.00 | )% | | | 8.17 | % | | | (2.82 | )% | | | 3.24 | % | | | 3.33 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.57 | %(e) | | | 1.63 | %(e) | | | 1.57 | %(e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(f) | | | | | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.44 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 84,141 | | | $ | 107,235 | | | $ | 144,972 | | | $ | 150,543 | | | $ | 124,032 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 147,795 | | | $ | 143,145 | | | $ | 148,145 | | | $ | 253,167 | | | $ | 141,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 82 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 129 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Includes recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees with no financial impact to the expense ratio. |
(f) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Class K | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | Year Ended May 31, | | | | 01/25/18 | (a) |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | to 05/31/18 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.17 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.71 | | | $ | 12.76 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (6.01 | )% | | | 9.31 | % | | | (1.80 | )% | | | 4.33 | % | | | 1.31 | %(e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.51 | %(g) | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.54 | %(h)(i) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.42 | % | | | 0.42 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.49 | %(h) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(j) | | | | | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.39 | %(h) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2.71 | % | | | 2.76 | %(h) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | | | $ | 111,164 | | | $ | 108,489 | | | $ | 108,494 | | | $ | 113,480 | | | $ | 36,441 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 147,795 | | | $ | 143,145 | | | $ | 148,145 | | | $ | 253,167 | | | $ | 141,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 82 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 117 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 129 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(g) | Includes recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees with no financial impact to the expense ratio. |
(i) | Offering costs were not annualized in the calculation of the expense ratios. If these expenses were annualized, the total expenses would have been 0.54%. |
(j) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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78 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund | |
| |
| | Institutional | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 11.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.00 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.40 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 11.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.37 | )% | | | 10.23 | % | | | (0.89 | )% | | | 6.05 | % | | | 3.69 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(f) | | | | | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.70 | % | | | 3.06 | % | | | 3.27 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 3.60 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 190,069 | | | $ | 215,903 | | | $ | 188,512 | | | $ | 178,716 | | | $ | 152,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 16,739 | | | $ | 17,972 | | | $ | 22,054 | | | $ | 16,419 | | | $ | 16,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 20 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(f) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Service | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 11.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.00 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 1.07 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 11.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.60 | )% | | | 9.96 | % | | | (1.13 | )% | | | 5.79 | % | | | 3.43 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.09 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.89 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(f) | | | | | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.79 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.42 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | 3.35 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 7,293 | | | $ | 7,955 | | | $ | 7,466 | | | $ | 7,874 | | | $ | 7,921 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 16,739 | | | $ | 17,972 | | | $ | 22,054 | | | $ | 16,419 | | | $ | 16,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 20 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(f) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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80 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor A | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.60 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.14 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.00 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 1.07 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.46 | | | $ | 11.60 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 11.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.59 | )% | | | 9.96 | % | | | (1.13 | )% | | | 5.79 | % | | | 3.43 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.02 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.89 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(f) | | | | | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.79 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.35 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 112,909 | | | $ | 128,040 | | | $ | 106,048 | | | $ | 90,055 | | | $ | 72,565 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 16,739 | | | $ | 17,972 | | | $ | 22,054 | | | $ | 16,419 | | | $ | 16,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 20 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(f) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor A1 | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.60 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.39 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.38 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(b) | | | | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 11.60 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 11.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.35 | )% | | | 10.12 | % | | | (0.97 | )% | | | 5.95 | % | | | 3.49 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.87 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.74 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.59 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.54 | % | | | 3.50 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 14,636 | | | $ | 17,417 | | | $ | 17,241 | | | $ | 19,760 | | | $ | 20,534 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 16,739 | | | $ | 17,972 | | | $ | 22,054 | | | $ | 16,419 | | | $ | 16,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 20 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 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)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor C | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 11.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.29 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.14 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.00 | (b) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 11.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (8.29 | )% | | | 9.14 | % | | | (1.87 | )% | | | 5.00 | % | | | 2.65 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.78 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.64 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(f) | | | | | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 1.68 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.60 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 17,672 | | | $ | 26,004 | | | $ | 32,313 | | | $ | 31,234 | | | $ | 29,509 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 16,739 | | | $ | 17,972 | | | $ | 22,054 | | | $ | 16,419 | | | $ | 16,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 20 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(f) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Class K | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | Year Ended May 31, | | | | | | |
| 01/25/18
| (a)
|
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | to 05/31/18 | |
| | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 11.04 | | | | | | | $ | 11.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.41 | | | | | | | | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.14 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | | | | | (0.07 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | 1.11 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.67 | | | | | | | | 0.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | | | | | (0.14 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | | | | | $ | 11.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.32 | )% | | | 10.39 | % | | | (0.93 | )% | | | 6.20 | % | | | | | | | 0.66 | %(e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | | | | | 0.74 | %(g)(h) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | | | | | 0.57 | %(g) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(i) | | | | | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | | | | | 0.47 | %(g) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.75 | % | | | 3.10 | % | | | 3.32 | % | | | 3.70 | % | | | | | | | 3.88 | %(g) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | | | $ | 2,513 | | | $ | 2,902 | | | $ | 2,075 | | | $ | 1,660 | | | | | | | $ | 1,776 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 16,739 | | | $ | 17,972 | | | $ | 22,054 | | | $ | 16,419 | | | | | | | $ | 16,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 20 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 15 | % | | | | | | | 16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(h) | Offering costs were not annualized in the calculation of the expense ratios. If these expenses were annualized, the total expenses would have been 0.74%. |
(i) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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84 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund | |
| |
| | Institutional | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.29 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 10.98 | | | $ | 11.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.45 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(b) | | | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 11.29 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 10.98 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.56 | )% | | | 8.20 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | 5.22 | % | | | 2.02 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.97 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | 3.93 | % | | | 4.06 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 325,614 | | | $ | 403,080 | | | $ | 370,399 | | | $ | 379,911 | | | $ | 356,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 29,938 | | | $ | 49,169 | | | $ | 64,784 | | | $ | 64,404 | | | $ | 70,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 27 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Service | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 10.76 | | | $ | 11.13 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 11.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.42 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.19 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(b) | | | | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.19 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 10.76 | | | $ | 11.13 | | | $ | 10.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.79 | )% | | | 7.93 | % | | | (0.20 | )% | | | 5.05 | % | | | 1.76 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.19 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.72 | % | | | 3.19 | % | | | 3.67 | % | | | 3.81 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 1,350 | | | $ | 2,367 | | | $ | 1,986 | | | $ | 2,080 | | | $ | 1,783 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 29,938 | | | $ | 49,169 | | | $ | 64,784 | | | $ | 64,404 | | | $ | 70,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 27 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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86 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor A | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 10.76 | | | $ | 11.13 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 11.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.42 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.19 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(b) | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.19 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 10.76 | | | $ | 11.13 | | | $ | 10.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.78 | )% | | | 7.93 | % | | | (0.20 | )% | | | 5.05 | % | | | 1.76 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.16 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.72 | % | | | 3.19 | % | | | 3.67 | % | | | 3.82 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 142,514 | | | $ | 161,081 | | | $ | 131,336 | | | $ | 110,756 | | | $ | 98,414 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 29,938 | | | $ | 49,169 | | | $ | 64,784 | | | $ | 64,404 | | | $ | 70,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 27 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor A1 | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 11.13 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 11.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.44 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.10 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.22 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(b) | | | | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.20 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 11.13 | | | $ | 11.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.56 | )% | | | 7.99 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 5.11 | % | | | 2.01 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.98 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.88 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.65 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.37 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | 3.83 | % | | | 3.96 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 7,651 | | | $ | 8,925 | | | $ | 9,462 | | | $ | 10,502 | | | $ | 13,763 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 29,938 | | | $ | 49,169 | | | $ | 64,784 | | | $ | 64,404 | | | $ | 70,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 27 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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88 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor C | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 10.76 | | | $ | 11.12 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 11.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(b) | | | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.19 | | | $ | 11.30 | | | $ | 10.76 | | | $ | 11.12 | | | $ | 10.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (8.48 | )% | | | 7.12 | % | | | (0.85 | )% | | | 4.18 | % | | | 1.01 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.87 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.78 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 1.47 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 3.06 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 14,249 | | | $ | 20,866 | | | $ | 29,078 | | | $ | 29,936 | | | $ | 32,105 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 29,938 | | | $ | 49,169 | | | $ | 64,784 | | | $ | 64,404 | | | $ | 70,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 27 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Class K | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | Year Ended May 31, | | | | | | |
| 01/25/18
| (a)
|
| | | | | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | to 05/31/18 | |
| | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | $ | 11.29 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 10.98 | | | | | | | $ | 11.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.43 | | | | | | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | | | | | (0.09 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.56 | | | | | | | | 0.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | | | | | (0.15 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 11.29 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | | | | | $ | 10.98 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.52 | )% | | | 8.25 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 5.28 | % | | | | | | | 0.60 | %(e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | | | | | 0.84 | %(g)(h) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | | | | | 0.72 | %(g) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(i) | | | | | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | | | | | 0.49 | %(g) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.53 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 3.48 | % | | | 3.98 | % | | | | | | | 4.41 | %(g) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | | | $ | 7,776 | | | $ | 6,334 | | | $ | 3,982 | | | $ | 2,329 | | | | | | | $ | 2,488 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 29,938 | | | $ | 49,169 | | | $ | 64,784 | | | $ | 64,404 | | | | | | | $ | 70,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 27 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 23 | % | | | | | | | 17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(h) | Offering costs were not annualized in the calculation of the expense ratios. If these expenses were annualized, the total expenses would have been 0.84%. |
(i) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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90 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund | |
| |
| | Institutional | |
| |
| | Period from | |
| | | | | 03/14/22 | (a) |
| | to 05/31/22 | |
| | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income(b) | | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | | | (0.19 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net decrease from investment operations | | | | | (0.16 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | (0.03 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | $ | 9.81 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | (1.61 | )%(e) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(f) | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | 1.13 | %(g)(h)(i) |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | 0.58 | %(h) |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | 1.44 | %(h) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | $ | 98 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | — | % |
| | | | | | |
(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(g) | Includes non-recurring expenses of organization and offering costs. Without these costs, total expenses would have been 1.05%. |
(i) | Audit, printing, offering and organization costs were not annualized in the calculation of the expense ratios. If these expenses were annualized, the total expenses would have been 1.77%. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor A | |
| |
| | Period from | |
| | | | | 03/14/22 | (a) |
| | to 05/31/22 | |
| | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income(b) | | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | | | (0.19 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net decrease from investment operations | | | | | (0.17 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | (0.02 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | $ | 9.81 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | (1.66 | )%(e) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(f) | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | 1.37 | %(g)(h)(i) |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | 0.83 | %(h) |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | 1.19 | %(h) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | $ | 98 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | — | % |
| | | | | | |
(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(g) | Includes non-recurring expenses of organization and offering costs. Without these costs, total expenses would have been 1.30%. |
(i) | Audit, printing, offering and organization costs were not annualized in the calculation of the expense ratios. If these expenses were annualized, the total expenses would have been 2.02%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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92 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Class K | |
| |
| | Period from | |
| | | | | 03/14/22 | (a) |
| | to 05/31/22 | |
| | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income(b) | | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | | | (0.19 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net decrease from investment operations | | | | | (0.16 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | | | (0.03 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | $ | 9.81 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return(d) | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | (1.60 | )%(e) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(f) | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | 0.75 | %(g)(h)(i) |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | 0.53 | %(h) |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | 1.50 | %(h) |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | $ | 48,841 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | — | % |
| | | | | | |
(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(g) | Includes non-recurring expenses of organization and offering costs. Without these costs, total expenses would have been 0.68%. |
(i) | Audit, printing, offering and organization costs were not annualized in the calculation of the expense ratios. If these expenses were annualized, the total expenses would have been 1.40%. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
| | Institutional | |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.95 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.75 | | | $ | 11.57 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.33 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 1.04 | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 1.31 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.51 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.95 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.75 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.34 | )% | | | 12.18 | % | | | (4.46 | )% | | | 4.41 | % | | | 4.47 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.81 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.75 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.57 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.32 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 3.05 | % | | | 2.83 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 5,736,839 | | | $ | 6,514,428 | | | $ | 6,827,755 | | | $ | 8,539,776 | | | $ | 5,791,442 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 745,620 | | | $ | 764,712 | | | $ | 869,463 | | | $ | 960,205 | | | $ | 767,480 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 106 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 119 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 145 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 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)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) | |
| | Investor A | |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.94 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 11.74 | | | $ | 11.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 1.04 | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 1.28 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.49 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 11.94 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 11.74 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.55 | )% | | | 11.83 | % | | | (4.59 | )% | | | 4.17 | % | | | 4.26 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.02 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 1.88 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.82 | % | | | 2.63 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 1,367,516 | | | $ | 1,717,910 | | | $ | 1,871,557 | | | $ | 1,846,094 | | | $ | 1,441,879 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 745,620 | | | $ | 764,712 | | | $ | 869,463 | | | $ | 960,205 | | | $ | 767,480 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 106 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 119 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 145 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor A1 | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.94 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.75 | | | $ | 11.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 1.03 | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.19 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.51 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 11.94 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.75 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.42 | )% | | | 11.99 | % | | | (4.52 | )% | | | 4.33 | % | | | 4.49 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.88 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.83 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | 2.77 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 21,176 | | | $ | 24,645 | | | $ | 23,881 | | | $ | 27,606 | | | $ | 29,233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 745,620 | | | $ | 764,712 | | | $ | 869,463 | | | $ | 960,205 | | | $ | 767,480 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 106 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 119 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 145 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 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)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Investor C | |
| |
| | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | | | | | $ | 11.95 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.75 | | | $ | 11.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 1.05 | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.19 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 1.20 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.41 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year | | | | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.95 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.75 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (8.25 | )% | | | 11.07 | % | | | (5.39 | )% | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.79 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(e) | | | | | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.86 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 134,639 | | | $ | 184,220 | | | $ | 271,382 | | | $ | 307,887 | | | $ | 269,156 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 745,620 | | | $ | 764,712 | | | $ | 869,463 | | | $ | 960,205 | | | $ | 767,480 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 106 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 119 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 145 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(c) | Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(d) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(e) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) | |
| |
| | Class K | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | Year Ended May 31, | | | | 01/25/18 | (a) |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | to 05/31/18 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | $ | 11.95 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.75 | | | $ | 11.73 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 1.05 | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.02 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 1.32 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.13 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.95 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.75 | |
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Total Return(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | | | | | (7.28 | )% | | | 12.24 | % | | | (4.39 | )% | | | 4.47 | % | | | 1.16 | %(e) |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.74 | %(g)(h) |
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Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed | | | | | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.68 | %(g) |
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Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and excluding interest expense(i) | | | | | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.50 | %(g) |
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Net investment income | | | | | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 2.59 | % | | | 3.11 | % | | | 3.20 | %(g) |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | | | $ | 124,194 | | | $ | 168,801 | | | $ | 162,366 | | | $ | 126,051 | | | $ | 63,971 | |
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Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000) | | | | | | $ | 745,620 | | | $ | 764,712 | | | $ | 869,463 | | | $ | 960,205 | | | $ | 767,480 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | 106 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 119 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 145 | % |
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(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(c) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(d) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(e) | Aggregate total return. |
(f) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(h) | Offering costs were not annualized in the calculation of the expense ratios. If these expenses were annualized, the total expenses would have been 0.74%. |
(i) | Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust, BlackRock Multi-State Municipal Series Trust, BlackRock Municipal Series Trust (each, a “Trust” or collectively, the “Trusts”) and BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (the “Corporation”) are each registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as open-end management investment companies. Each Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Corporation is organized as a Maryland corporation. The following are referred to herein collectively as the “Funds” or individually as a “Fund”:
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Registrant Name | | Fund Name | | Herein Referred To As | | Diversification Classification |
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BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust | | BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund | | California Municipal Opportunities | | Diversified |
BlackRock Multi-State Municipal Series Trust | | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund | | New Jersey Municipal Bond | | Non-diversified |
| | BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund | | Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | Non-diversified |
BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | | BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund(a) | | Impact Municipal | | Diversified |
BlackRock Municipal Series Trust | | BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund | | Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | Diversified |
| (a) | Commenced operations on March 14, 2022 | |
Each Fund offers multiple classes of shares. All classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and are subject to the same terms and conditions, except that certain classes bear expenses related to the shareholder servicing and distribution of such shares. Institutional, Service and Class K Shares are sold only to certain eligible investors. Service, Investor A, Investor A1 and Investor C Shares bear certain expenses related to shareholder servicing of such shares, and Investor C Shares also bear certain expenses related to the distribution of such shares. Investor A and Investor C Shares are generally available through financial intermediaries. Investor A1 Shares are only available for dividend and capital gain reinvestment by existing shareholders, and for purchase by certain employer-sponsored retirement plans and, for California Municipal Opportunities only, fee based programs previously approved by the Fund. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters relating to its shareholder servicing and distribution expenditures (except that Investor C shareholders may vote on material changes to the Investor A Shares distribution and service plan).
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Share Class | | Initial Sales Charge | | | CDSC | | | Conversion Privilege |
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Institutional, Service and Class K Shares | | | No | | | | No | | | None |
Investor A Shares | | | Yes | | | | No | (a) | | None |
Investor A1 Shares | | | No | (b) | | | No | (c) | | None |
Investor C Shares | | | No | | | | Yes | (d) | | To Investor A Shares after approximately 8 years |
| (a) | Investor A Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) for certain redemptions where no initial sales charge was paid at the time of purchase. | |
| (b) | Investor A1 Shares are subject to a maximum sales charge on purchases of 4.00% for all Funds other than Strategic Municipal Opportunities, which is subject to a maximum sales charge of 1.00%. The sales charge does not apply to dividend and capital gain reinvestments by existing shareholders and new purchases for certain employer-sponsored retirement plans or, for California Municipal Opportunities only, fee based programs previously approved by the Fund, which are currently the only investors who may invest in Investor A1 Shares. | |
| (c) | Investor A1 Shares may be subject to CDSC for certain redemptions where no initial sales charge was paid at the time of purchase. However, the CDSC does not apply to redemptions by certain employer-sponsored retirement plans or to redemptions of shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends and capital gains by existing shareholders and, for California Municipal Opportunities only, fee based programs previously approved by the Fund. | |
| (d) | A CDSC of 1.00% is assessed on certain redemptions of Investor C Shares made within one year after purchase. | |
The Boards of Trustees of the Trusts and the Board of Directors of the Corporation are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board,” and the directors/trustees thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Trustees”.
Prior to commencement of operations on March 14, 2022, Impact Municipal had no operations other than those relating to organizational matters and the sale of 5,000,000 Common Shares on March 14, 2022 to BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., an affiliate of the Fund, for $50,000,000. Investment operations for the Fund commenced on March 14, 2022.
On May 20, 2022, the Board of Impact Municipal approved a change in the fiscal year end of the Fund, effective as of May 31, 2022, from June 30 to May 31.
The Funds, together with certain other registered investment companies advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”) or its affiliates, are included in a complex of open-end non-index fixed-income 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 Fund 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 using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend dates at fair value. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized daily on an accrual basis. Income, expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class based on its relative net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Segregation and Collateralization: In cases where a Fund 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 Fund 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 investments or borrowings to be excluded from treatment as a “senior security.” Furthermore, if required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds 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 daily and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend dates 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.
Deferred Compensation Plan: Under the Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by each Fund’s Board, the trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Funds, 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 Fund, as applicable. Deferred compensation liabilities, if any, 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 Funds until such amounts are distributed in accordance with the Plan.
Organization and Offering Costs: Upon commencement of operations, organization costs associated with the establishment of Impact Municipal were expensed by the Fund and reimbursed by the Manager. The Manager reimbursed the Fund $10,000, which is included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. Offering costs are amortized over a 12-month period beginning with the commencement of operations of a class of shares.
Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, a Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. A Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against a Fund, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.
Other: Expenses directly related to a Fund or its classes are charged to that Fund or the applicable class. Expenses directly related to the Funds and other shared expenses prorated to the Funds are allocated daily to each class based on their relative net assets or other appropriate methods. 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: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund is open for business and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board. If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. 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 Fund’s assets and liabilities:
| • | | Fixed-income investments for which market quotations are readily available are generally valued using the last available bid price or current market quotations provided by independent dealers or third-party pricing services. Pricing services generally value fixed-income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots may trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. The pricing services may use matrix pricing or valuation models that utilize certain inputs and assumptions to derive values, including transaction data (e.g., recent representative bids and offers), market data, credit quality information, perceived market movements, news, and other relevant information. Certain fixed-income securities, including asset-backed and mortgage related securities may be valued based on valuation models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. The amortized cost method of valuation may be used with respect to debt obligations with sixty days or less remaining to maturity unless the Manager determines such method does not represent fair value. |
| • | | Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published net asset value (“NAV”). |
| • | | Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded. |
If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that 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 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 Fund 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
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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.
For investments in equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds (“Private Company” or collectively, the “Private Companies”) and other Fair Valued Investments, the fair valuation approaches that are used by the Global Valuation Committee and third-party pricing services utilize one or a combination of, but not limited to, the following inputs.
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| | Market approach | | (i) | | recent market transactions, including subsequent rounds of financing, in the underlying investment or comparable issuers; | | |
| (ii) | | recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital structure; and | | |
| (iii) | | market multiples of comparable issuers. | | |
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| | Income approach | | (i) | | future cash flows discounted to present and adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, and/or market risks; | | |
| (ii) | | quoted prices for similar investments or assets in active markets; and | | |
| (iii) | | other risk factors, such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, recovery rates, liquidation amounts and/or default rates. | | |
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| | Cost approach. | | (i) | | audited or unaudited financial statements, investor communications and financial or operational metrics issued by the Private Company; | | |
| (ii) | | changes in the valuation of relevant indices or publicly traded companies comparable to the Private Company; | | |
| (iii) | | relevant news and other public sources; and | | |
| (iv) | | known secondary market transactions in the Private Company’s interests and merger or acquisition activity in companies comparable to the Private Company. | | |
Investments in series of preferred stock issued by Private Companies are typically valued utilizing market approach in determining the enterprise value of the company. Such investments often contain rights and preferences that differ from other series of preferred and common stock of the same issuer. Enterprise valuation techniques such as an option pricing model (“OPM”), a probability weighted expected return model (“PWERM”), current value method or a hybrid of those techniques are used as deemed appropriate under the circumstances. The use of these valuation techniques involve a determination of the exit scenarios of the investment in order to appropriately allocate the enterprise value of the company among the various parts of its capital structure.
The Private Companies are not subject to the public company disclosure, timing, and reporting standards applicable to other investments held by a Fund. Typically, the most recently available information by a Private Company is as of a date that is earlier than the date a Fund is calculating its NAV. This factor may result in a difference between the value of the investment and the price a Fund could receive upon the sale of the investment.
Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:
| • | | Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund 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); and |
| • | | Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of 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 Private Companies that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the 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.
Forward Commitments, When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities: The 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. The Funds 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, the Funds 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, the Funds assume 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, the Funds’ maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOB Trusts: The 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 Funds) 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. 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 Fund incurred non-recurring, legal and restructuring fees, which are recorded as interest expense, fees and amortization of 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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Fund Name | | Interest Expense | | | Liquidity Fees | | | Other Expenses | | | Total | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 283,069 | | | $ | 617,895 | | | $ | 167,589 | | | $ | 1,068,553 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 40,950 | | | | 71,372 | | | | 31,095 | | | | 143,417 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 75,715 | | | | 161,407 | | | | 61,050 | | | | 298,172 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 1,588,603 | | | | 3,293,181 | | | | 1,018,984 | | | | 5,900,768 | |
For the year ended May 31, 2022, the following table is a summary of each Fund’s TOB Trusts:
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Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOB Trusts |
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| Liability for
TOB Trust Certificates |
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| Range of
Interest Rates on TOB Trust Certificates at Period End |
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TOB Trust Certificates Outstanding |
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Average Rate of Interest and Other Expenses on TOB Trusts |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 327,441,615 | | | $ | 147,794,979 | | | | 0.81% — 0.84% | | | $ | 145,830,915 | | | | 0.73 | % |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 31,325,581 | | | | 16,738,763 | | | | 0.79 — 0.94 | | | | 17,931,692 | | | | 0.80 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 51,511,746 | | | | 29,938,242 | | | | 0.82 — 0.94 | | | | 41,934,273 | | | | 0.71 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 1,102,345,717 | | | | 745,619,972 | | | | 0.81 — 1.09 | | | | 760,729,909 | | | | 0.77 | |
| (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 Funds, as 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 Funds, for such reimbursements, as applicable, are included in the maximum potential amounts disclosed for recourse TOB Trusts in the Schedules of Investments. | |
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| (b) | TOB Trusts may be structured on a non-recourse or recourse basis. When a Fund 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, a Fund enters into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where a 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, a 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 May 31, 2022, 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 May 31, 2022. | |
For the year ended May 31, 2022, the following table is a summary of each Fund’s Loan for TOB Trust Certificates:
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Fund Name | | Loans Outstanding at Period End | | | Range of Interest Rates on Loans at Period End | | | Average Loans Outstanding | | | Daily Weighted Average Rate of Interest and Other Expenses on Loans | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | — | | | | — | % | | $ | 9,590 | | | | 0.68 | % |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 513,368 | | | | 0.71 | |
5. | DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The Funds engage in various portfolio investment strategies using derivative contracts both to increase the returns of the Funds 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 (“OTC”).
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 exchange-traded agreements between the Funds 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 Funds 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 Funds 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 rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.
6. | INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES |
Investment Advisory: The Trusts and the Corporation, on behalf of the Funds, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Manager, the Funds’ 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 Fund’s portfolio and provides the personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund.
For such services, each Fund pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to the following percentages of the average daily value of each Fund’s net assets:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | California Municipal Opportunities | | | New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | Impact Municipal | | | Strategic Municipal Opportunities | |
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First $1 billion | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
$1 billion — $3 billion | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.52 | |
$3 billion — $5 billion | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.50 | |
$5 billion — $10 billion | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.48 | |
Greater than $10 billion | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.47 | |
For the year ended May 31, 2022, the Funds reimbursed the Manager for certain accounting services, which is included in accounting services in the Statements of Operations. The reimbursements were as follows:
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Fund Name | | Amounts Reimbursed | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 378 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 162 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 297 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 162 | |
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Service and Distribution Fees: The Trusts and the Corporation, on behalf of the Funds, entered into a Distribution Agreement and a Distribution and Service Plan with BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of the Manager. Pursuant to the Distribution and Service Plan and in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, each Fund pays BRIL ongoing service and distribution fees. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates based upon the average daily net assets of the relevant share class of the Fund as follows:
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| | | | California Municipal Opportunities | | | New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | Impact Municipal | | | Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | | |
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| | Share Class | | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | | | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | | | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | | | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | | | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | | | | |
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| | Service | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.25 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.25 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | | |
| | Investor A | | | 0.25 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.25 | | | | N/A | | | | 0.25 | | | | N/A | | | | 0.25 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.25 | % | | | N/A | | | | | |
| | Investor A1 | | | 0.10 | | | | N/A | | | | 0.10 | | | | N/A | | | | 0.10 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.10 | | | | N/A | | | | | |
| | Investor C | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.75 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.75 | % | | | | |
BRIL and broker-dealers, pursuant to sub-agreements with BRIL, provide shareholder servicing and distribution services to the Funds. The ongoing service and/or distribution fee compensates BRIL and each broker-dealer for providing shareholder servicing and/or distribution related services to shareholders.
For the year ended May 31, 2022, the following table shows the class specific service and distribution fees borne directly by each share class of each Fund:
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Fund Name | | Service | | | Investor A | | | Investor A1 | | | Investor C | | | Total | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,456,499 | | | $ | 98,094 | | | $ | 992,801 | | | $ | 3,547,394 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 19,659 | | | | 312,041 | | | | 16,327 | | | | 232,331 | | | | 580,358 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 5,948 | | | | 399,202 | | | | 8,407 | | | | 181,944 | | | | 595,501 | |
Impact Municipal | | | — | | | | 52 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 52 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | — | | | | 4,145,932 | | | | 23,584 | | | | 1,668,488 | | | | 5,838,004 | |
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Administration: With respect to Impact Municipal, the Fund entered into an Administration Agreement with the Manager, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, to provide administrative services. For these services, the Manager receives an administration fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund. The administration fee, which is shown as administration in the Statements of Operations, is paid at the annual rates below.
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Administration Fees | |
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First $500 million | | | 0.0425 | % |
$500 million — $1 billion | | | 0.0400 | |
$1 billion — $2 billion | | | 0.0375 | |
$2 billion — $4 billion | | | 0.0350 | |
$4 billion — $13 billion | | | 0.0325 | |
Greater than $13 billion | | | 0.0300 | |
In addition, with respect to Impact Municipal, the Manager charges each of the share classes an administration fee, which is shown as administration – class specific in the Statements of Operations, at an annual rate of 0.02% of the average daily net assets of each respective class.
For the period ended May 31, 2022, the following table shows the class specific administration fees borne directly by each share class of the Fund:
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Fund Name | | Institutional | | | Investor A | | | Class K | | | Total | |
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Impact Municipal | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 2,077 | | | $ | 2,085 | |
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Transfer Agent: Pursuant to written agreements, certain financial intermediaries, some of which may be affiliates, provide the Funds with sub-accounting, recordkeeping, sub-transfer agency and other administrative services with respect to servicing of underlying investor accounts. For these services, these entities receive an asset-based fee or an annual fee per shareholder account, which will vary depending on share class and/or net assets. For the year ended May 31, 2022, the Funds paid the following amounts to affiliates of BlackRock in return for these services, which are included in transfer agent — class specific in the Statements of Operations:
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Fund Name | | Institutional | |
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New Jersey Municipal Bond | | $ | 90,925 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 373,014 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 702,183 | |
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The Manager maintains a call center that is responsible for providing certain shareholder services to the Funds. Shareholder services include responding to inquiries and processing purchases and sales based upon instructions from shareholders. For the year ended May 31, 2022, each Fund reimbursed the Manager the following amounts for costs incurred in running the call center, which are included in transfer agent — class specific in the Statements of Operations:
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Fund Name | | Institutional | | | Service | | | Investor A | | | Investor A1 | | | Investor C | | | Class K | | | Total | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 2,063 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,486 | | | $ | 978 | | | $ | 378 | | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 6,004 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 366 | | | | 801 | | | | 550 | | | | 242 | | | | 184 | | | | 19 | | | | 2,162 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 486 | | | | 31 | | | | 672 | | | | 306 | | | | 185 | | | | 14 | | | | 1,694 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 5,228 | | | | — | | | | 4,914 | | | | 128 | | | | 915 | | | | 182 | | | | 11,367 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended May 31, 2022, the following table shows the class specific transfer agent fees borne directly by each share class of each Fund:
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Fund Name | | Institutional | | | Service | | | Investor A | | | Investor A1 | | | Investor C | | | Class K | | | Total | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 1,176,802 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 406,235 | | | $ | 38,263 | | | $ | 49,991 | | | $ | 1,613 | | | $ | 1,672,904 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 214,278 | | | | 5,503 | | | | 59,990 | | | | 7,552 | | | | 12,588 | | | | 352 | | | | 300,263 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 565,672 | | | | 2,204 | | | | 65,240 | | | | 6,325 | | | | 12,373 | | | | 502 | | | | 652,316 | |
Impact Municipal | | | 78 | | | | — | | | | 78 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 78 | | | | 234 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 5,050,117 | | | | — | | | | 610,683 | | | | 10,630 | | | | 92,449 | | | | 5,175 | | | | 5,769,054 | |
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Other Fees: For the year ended May 31, 2022, affiliates earned underwriting discounts, direct commissions and dealer concessions on sales of each Fund’s Investor A Shares as follows:
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Fund Name | | Investor A | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 3,357 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 3,198 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 5,437 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 10,228 | |
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For the year ended May 31, 2022, affiliates received CDSCs as follows:
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Fund Name | | Investor A | | | Investor C | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 110,356 | | | $ | 5,366 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 17,563 | | | | 4,650 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 9,501 | | | | 2,798 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 118,231 | | | | 13,140 | |
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Expense Limitations, Waivers, Reimbursements, and Recoupments: With respect to each Fund, the Manager contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Fund pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds (the “affiliated money market fund waiver”) through June 30, 2023 with respect to California Municipal Opportunities, New Jersey Municipal Bond, Pennsylvania Municipal Bond and Strategic Municipal Opportunities and through June 30, 2024 with respect to Impact Municipal. 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 Fund. With respect to California Municipal Opportunities, New Jersey Municipal Bond, Pennsylvania Municipal Bond and Impact Municipal the amount of waivers and/or reimbursements of fees and expenses made pursuant to the expense limitation described below will be reduced by the amount of the affiliated money market fund waiver. These amounts are included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended May 31, 2022, the amounts waived were as follows:
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Fund Name | | Fees Waived and/or Reimbursed by the Manager | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 11,922 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 8,449 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 8,089 | |
Impact Municipal | | | 2,272 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 124,029 | |
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The Manager has contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fee with respect to any portion of each Fund’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, 2023 with respect to California Municipal Opportunities, New Jersey Municipal Bond, Pennsylvania Municipal Bond and Strategic Municipal Opportunities and through June 30, 2024 with respect to Impact Municipal. 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 Fund. These amounts are included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended May 31, 2022, the amounts waived in investment advisory fees pursuant to these arrangements were as follows:
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Fund Name | | Fees Waived and/or Reimbursed by the Manager | |
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Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 204,309 | |
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With respect to California Municipal Opportunities, New Jersey Municipal Bond, Pennsylvania Municipal Bond and Impact Municipal, the Manager contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit expenses, excluding interest expense, dividend expense, tax expense, acquired fund fees and expenses, and certain other fund expenses, which constitute extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of each Fund’s business (“expense limitation”). The expense limitations as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:
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Fund Name | | Institutional
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California Municipal Opportunities | | | 0.44 | % | | | — | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 0.39 | % |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 0.47 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 0.49 | |
Impact Municipal | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | 0.83 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.53 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | | 105 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
The Manager has agreed not to reduce or discontinue the contractual expense limitations through June 30, 2023 with respect to California Municipal Opportunities, New Jersey Municipal Bond and Pennsylvania Municipal Bond and through June 30, 2024 with respect to Impact Municipal, unless approved by the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund. These amounts of investment advisory fees waived and/or reimbursed are included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended May 31, 2022, the Funds waived the following amounts:
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Fund Name | | Fees Waived and/or Reimbursed by the Manager | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 166,336 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 530,817 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 551,700 | |
Impact Municipal | | | 72,014 | |
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With respect to Strategic Municipal Opportunities, the Manager contractually agreed to waive 0.05% of its investment advisory fees through June 30, 2023. The agreement may be terminated upon 90 days’ notice by a majority of Independent Trustees of BlackRock Municipal Series Trust or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. This amount is included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended May 31, 2022, the Manager waived $4,361,360 pursuant to this agreement.
In addition, these amounts waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager are included in administration fees waived — class specific and transfer agent fees waived and/or reimbursed — class specific in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended May 31, 2022, class specific expense waivers and/or reimbursements are as follows:
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| | Administration Fees Waived - Class Specific | |
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Fund Name | | Institutional | | | Investor A | | | Class K | | | Total | |
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Impact Municipal | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 2,077 | | | $ | 2,085 | |
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| | Transfer Agent Fees Waived and/or Reimbursed - Class Specific | |
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Fund Name | | Institutional | | | Service | | | Investor A | | | Investor A1 | | | Investor C | | | Class K | | | Total | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 158,811 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,975 | | | $ | 1,611 | | | $ | 162,397 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 104,527 | | | | 1,574 | | | | 992 | | | | — | | | | 1,081 | | | | 351 | | | | 108,525 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 366,552 | | | | 1,015 | | | | — | | | | 2,122 | | | | 3,276 | | | | 501 | | | | 373,466 | |
Impact Municipal | | | 67 | | | | — | | | | 68 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 78 | | | | 213 | |
Impact Municipal also had a waiver of administration fees, which are included in Administration fees waived in the Statements of Operations. For the period ended May 31, 2022, the amount was $3,925.
With respect to the contractual expense limitation, if during Impact Municipal’s fiscal year the operating expenses of a share class, that at any time during the prior two fiscal years received a waiver and/or reimbursement from the Manager, are less than the current expense limitation for that share class, the Manager is entitled to be reimbursed by such share class up to the lesser of: (a) the amount of fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed during those prior two fiscal years under the agreement and (b) an amount not to exceed either the current expense limitation of that share class or the expense limitation of the share class in effect at the time that the share class received the applicable waiver and/or reimbursement, provided that:
(1) the Fund, of which the share class is a part, has more than $50 million in assets for the fiscal year, and
(2) the Manager or an affiliate continues to serve as the Fund’s investment adviser or administrator.
This repayment applies only to the contractual expense limitation on net expenses and does not apply to the contractual investment advisory fee waiver described above or any voluntary waivers that may be in effect from time to time. Effective March 15, 2029, the repayment arrangement between the Fund and the Manager pursuant to which such Fund may be required to repay amounts waived and/or reimbursed under the Fund’s contractual caps on net expenses will be terminated.
As of May 31, 2022, the fund level and class specific waivers and/or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:
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Fund Name/Fund Level/Share Class | | May 31, 2024 | |
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Impact Municipal | | | | |
Fund Level | | $ | 75,939 | |
Institutional | | | 71 | |
Investor A | | | 72 | |
Class K | | | 2,155 | |
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Interfund Lending: In accordance with an exemptive order (the “Order”) from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), each Fund may participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility for temporary purposes (the “Interfund Lending Program”), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by each Fund’s investment policies and restrictions. California Municipal Opportunities, New Jersey Municipal Bond, Pennsylvania Municipal Bond and Strategic Municipal Opportunities are currently permitted to borrow under the Interfund Lending Program. Impact Municipal is currently permitted to borrow and lend under the Interfund Lending Program.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
A lending BlackRock fund may lend in aggregate up to 15% of its net assets but may not lend more than 5% of its net assets to any one borrowing fund through the Interfund Lending Program. A borrowing BlackRock fund may not borrow through the Interfund Lending Program or from any other source more than 33 1/3% of its total assets (or any lower threshold provided for by the fund’s investment restrictions). If a borrowing BlackRock fund’s total outstanding borrowings exceed 10% of its total assets, each of its outstanding interfund loans will be subject to collateralization of at least 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan. All interfund loans are for temporary or emergency purposes and the interest rate to be charged will be the average of the highest current overnight repurchase agreement rate available to a lending fund and the bank loan rate, as calculated according to a formula established by the Board.
During the year ended May 31, 2022, the Funds did not participate in the Interfund Lending Program.
Trustees and Officers: Certain trustees and/or officers of the Funds are directors and/or officers of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Funds reimburse the Manager for a portion of the compensation paid to the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, which is included in Trustees and Officer in the Statements of Operations.
For the year ended May 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments, were as follows:
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Fund Name | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 2,933,093,031 | | | $ | 2,645,752,733 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 75,263,328 | | | | 78,412,182 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 167,255,816 | | | | 227,515,548 | |
Impact Municipal | | | 48,286,684 | | | | — | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 9,651,771,629 | | | | 9,670,662,896 | |
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It is each Fund’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 Fund 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 Fund’s U.S. federal tax returns generally remains open for a period of three years after they are filed. The statutes of limitations on each Fund’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 Funds as of May 31, 2022, 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 Funds’ financial statements.
U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAVs per share. As of period end, permanent differences attributable to non-deductible expenses were reclassified to the following accounts:
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Fund Name | | Paid-in Capital | | | Accumulated Earnings (Loss) | |
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Impact Municipal | | $ | (16,886 | ) | | $ | 16,886 | |
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The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
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Fund Name | | Year Ended 05/31/22 | | | Year Ended 05/31/21 | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | | | | | | | |
Tax-exempt income | | $ | 53,684,529 | | | $ | 55,303,219 | |
Ordinary income | | | 7,396,249 | | | | 4,106,639 | |
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| | $ | 61,080,778 | | | $ | 59,409,858 | |
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New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | | | | | | |
Tax-exempt income | | $ | 10,029,604 | | | $ | 10,976,008 | |
Ordinary income | | | 90 | | | | 781 | |
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| | $ | 10,029,694 | | | $ | 10,976,789 | |
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Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | | | | | | |
Tax-exempt income | | $ | 14,102,115 | | | $ | 16,433,149 | |
Ordinary income | | | 169 | | | | 58,231 | |
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| | $ | 14,102,284 | | | $ | 16,491,380 | |
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Impact Municipal | | | | | | | | |
Tax-exempt income | | $ | 148,498 | | | $ | — | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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Fund Name | | Year Ended 05/31/22 | | | Year Ended 05/31/21 | |
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Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | | | | | | |
Tax-exempt income | | $ | 154,051,095 | | | $ | 170,921,604 | |
Ordinary income | | | 24,313,071 | | | | 16,779,888 | |
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| | $ | 178,364,166 | | | $ | 187,701,492 | |
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As of May 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated earnings (loss) were as follows:
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| | Fund Name | | Undistributed Tax-Exempt Income | | | Undistributed Ordinary Income | | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Non-Expiring Capital Loss Carryforwards(a) | | | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)(b) | | | Total | | | | |
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| | California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 1,747,735 | | | $ | 191,474 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (84,363,632 | ) | | $ | (102,846,697 | ) | | $ | (185,271,120 | ) | | | | |
| | New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 357,642 | | | | 1,555 | | | | — | | | | (10,019,851 | ) | | | (2,677,503 | ) | | | (12,338,157 | ) | | | | |
| | Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | — | | | | 5,683 | | | | — | | | | (20,296,131 | ) | | | (18,896,651 | ) | | | (39,187,099 | ) | | | | |
| | Impact Municipal | | | 24,036 | | | | 5,487 | | | | 11,979 | | | | — | | | | (987,560 | ) | | | (946,058 | ) | | | | |
| | Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 4,164,073 | | | | 438,141 | | | | — | | | | (304,710,318 | ) | | | (605,710,514 | ) | | | (905,818,618 | ) | | | | |
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| (a) | Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains. | |
| (b) | The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized gains was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, amortization methods for premiums on fixed income securities, the accrual of income on securities in default, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains/losses on certain futures contracts and the treatment of residual interests in tender option bond trusts. | |
During the year ended May 31, 2022, the Funds listed below utilized the following amounts of their respective capital loss carryforward:
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 59,211,099 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 483,099 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 224,647,418 | |
As of May 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Fund Name | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 3,085,300,598 | | | $ | 42,259,834 | | | $ | (145,106,531 | ) | | $ | (102,846,697 | ) |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 340,653,069 | | | | 9,993,073 | | | | (12,670,576 | ) | | | (2,677,503 | ) |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 515,669,265 | | | | 6,574,386 | | | | (25,330,594 | ) | | | (18,756,208 | ) |
Impact Municipal | | | 50,228,598 | | | | 182,007 | | | | (1,169,567 | ) | | | (987,560 | ) |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 7,938,278,229 | | | | 115,432,912 | | | | (721,076,167 | ) | | | (605,643,255 | ) |
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The Trusts and the Corporation, along with certain other funds managed by the Manager and its affiliates (“Participating Funds”), is a party to a 364-day, $2.50 billion credit agreement with a group of lenders. Under this agreement, the Funds may borrow to fund shareholder redemptions. Excluding commitments designated for certain individual funds, the Participating Funds, including the Funds, can borrow up to an aggregate commitment amount of $1.75 billion at any time outstanding, subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the agreement. The credit agreement has the following terms: a fee of 0.10% per annum on unused commitment amounts and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) Overnight Bank Funding Rate (“OBFR”) (but, in any event, not less than 0.00%) on the date the loan is made plus 0.80% per annum, (b) the Fed Funds rate (but, in any event, not less than 0.00%) in effect from time to time plus 0.80% per annum on amounts borrowed or (c) the sum of (x) Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) (but, in any event, not less than 0.00%) on the date the loan is made plus 0.10% and (y) 0.80% per annum. The agreement expires in April 2023 unless extended or renewed. These fees were allocated among such funds based upon portions of the aggregate commitment available to them and relative net assets of Participating Funds. During the year ended May 31, 2022, the Funds did not borrow under the credit agreement.
In the normal course of business, the Funds invest in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject each Fund 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 the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which each Fund is subject.
A Fund 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Should short-term interest rates rise, the Funds’ investments in the TOB Trusts may adversely affect the Funds’ net investment income and dividends to Shareholders. Also, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into the TOB Trust may adversely affect the Funds’ NAVs per share.
The 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 Funds’ 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 Funds, 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.
Market Risk: Each Fund 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 Fund to reinvest in lower yielding securities. Each Fund may also be exposed to reinvestment risk, which is the risk that income from each Fund’s portfolio will decline if each Fund invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called fixed-income securities at market interest rates that are below each Fund portfolio’s current earnings rate.
Municipal securities are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, credit rating downgrades, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer’s ability to make payments of principal and/or interest or otherwise affect the value of such securities. Municipal securities can be significantly affected by political or economic changes, including changes made in the law after issuance of the securities, as well as uncertainties in the municipal market related to, taxation, legislative changes or the rights of municipal security holders, including in connection with an issuer insolvency. Municipal securities backed by current or anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific assets can be negatively affected by the discontinuance of the tax benefits supporting the project or assets or the inability to collect revenues for the project or from the assets. Municipal securities may be less liquid than taxable bonds, and there may be less publicly available information on the financial condition of municipal security issuers than for issuers of other 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. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.
Valuation Risk: The price a Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from a Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs may significantly impact the resulting fair value and therefore a Fund’s results of operations. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by a Fund, and a Fund could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected gain upon the sale of the investment. A Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds 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, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ 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 Funds.
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 Funds 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 Fund 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 Funds.
Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.
Certain Funds invest a substantial amount of their assets in issuers located in a single state or limited number of states. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political or social conditions affecting that state or group of states could have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the fund’s portfolio. Investment percentages in specific states or U.S. territories are presented in the Schedules of Investments.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities within a single or limited number of market sectors. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions affecting such sectors may have a significant impact on the Fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Investment percentages in specific sectors are presented in the Schedules of Investments.
Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in high yield securities. High yield securities that are rated below investment-grade (commonly referred to as “junk bonds”) or are unrated may be deemed speculative, involve greater levels of risk than higher-rated securities of similar maturity and are more likely to default. High yield securities may be issued by less creditworthy issuers, and issuers of high yield securities may be unable to meet their interest or principal payment obligations. High yield securities are subject to extreme price fluctuations, may be less liquid than higher rated fixed-income securities, even under normal economic conditions, and frequently have redemption features.
Certain Funds 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 Funds may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates.
Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a Fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.
LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.
11. | CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
Transactions in capital shares for each class were as follows:
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| | Year Ended 05/31/22 | | | | | | Year Ended 05/31/21 | |
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Fund Name / Share Class | | Shares | | | Amounts | | | | | | Shares | | | Amounts | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 78,483,705 | | | $ | 982,634,726 | | | | | | | | 47,489,528 | | | $ | 602,299,494 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,613,487 | | | | 33,213,306 | | | | | | | | 2,360,095 | | | | 29,912,637 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (69,750,137 | ) | | | (858,877,218 | ) | | | | | | | (55,694,811 | ) | | | (699,264,271 | ) |
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| | | 11,347,055 | | | $ | 156,970,814 | | | | | | | | (5,845,188 | ) | | $ | (67,052,140 | ) |
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Investor A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold and automatic conversion of shares | | | 12,050,947 | | | $ | 154,784,733 | | | | | | | | 12,285,554 | | | $ | 155,709,391 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,213,100 | | | | 15,424,427 | | | | | | | | 1,329,826 | | | | 16,835,970 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (21,640,028 | ) | | | (273,782,237 | ) | | | | | | | (22,880,551 | ) | | | (289,598,946 | ) |
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| | | (8,375,981 | ) | | $ | (103,573,077 | ) | | | | | | | (9,265,171 | ) | | $ | (117,053,585 | ) |
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Investor A1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | 2 | | | $ | 31 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 86,172 | | | | 1,096,465 | | | | | | | | 94,828 | | | | 1,201,994 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (675,599 | ) | | | (8,666,881 | ) | | | | | | | (622,695 | ) | | | (7,864,611 | ) |
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| | | (589,427 | ) | | $ | (7,570,416 | ) | | | | | | | (527,865 | ) | | $ | (6,662,586 | ) |
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Investor C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 557,617 | | | $ | 7,216,496 | | | | | | | | 609,827 | | | $ | 7,737,378 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 70,566 | | | | 894,260 | | | | | | | | 90,774 | | | | 1,147,831 | |
Shares redeemed and automatic conversion of shares | | | (1,842,830 | ) | | | (23,389,502 | ) | | | | | | | (4,380,003 | ) | | | (55,194,533 | ) |
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| | | (1,214,647 | ) | | $ | (15,278,746 | ) | | | | | | | (3,679,402 | ) | | $ | (46,309,324 | ) |
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Class K | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,303,925 | | | $ | 55,630,171 | | | | | | | | 2,701,803 | | | $ | 34,520,036 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 172,622 | | | | 2,195,305 | | | | | | | | 145,621 | | | | 1,845,840 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,544,245 | ) | | | (45,227,249 | ) | | | | | | | (3,442,370 | ) | | | (43,367,500 | ) |
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| | | 932,302 | | | $ | 12,598,227 | | | | | | | | (594,946 | ) | | $ | (7,001,624 | ) |
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| | | 2,099,302 | | | $ | 43,146,802 | | | | | | | | (19,912,572 | ) | | $ | (244,079,259 | ) |
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110 | | 2 0 2 2 BLACK ROCK ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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Fund Name / Share Class | | Shares | | | Amounts | | | Shares | | | Amounts | |
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New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,902,090 | | | $ | 54,631,779 | | | | 3,629,290 | | | $ | 41,335,411 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 378,971 | | | | 4,245,371 | | | | 369,672 | | | | 4,211,080 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (5,726,508 | ) | | | (62,106,938 | ) | | | (2,762,363 | ) | | | (31,338,336 | ) |
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| | | (445,447 | ) | | $ | (3,229,788 | ) | | | 1,236,599 | | | $ | 14,208,155 | |
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Service | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 17,959 | | | $ | 208,861 | | | | 1,584 | | | $ | 18,050 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 16,180 | | | | 181,160 | | | | 18,060 | | | | 205,629 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (22,797 | ) | | | (260,767 | ) | | | (22,082 | ) | | | (249,284 | ) |
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| | | 11,342 | | | $ | 129,254 | | | | (2,438 | ) | | $ | (25,605 | ) |
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Investor A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold and automatic conversion of shares | | | 1,655,139 | | | $ | 18,512,399 | | | | 2,569,125 | | | $ | 29,294,441 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 246,568 | | | | 2,764,186 | | | | 266,106 | | | | 3,033,653 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,147,759 | ) | | | (23,915,053 | ) | | | (1,572,681 | ) | | | (17,959,479 | ) |
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| | | (246,052 | ) | | $ | (2,638,468 | ) | | | 1,262,550 | | | $ | 14,368,615 | |
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Investor A1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 25,492 | | | | 285,967 | | | | 30,898 | | | | 352,099 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (127,982 | ) | | | (1,448,072 | ) | | | (118,606 | ) | | | (1,351,403 | ) |
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| | | (102,490 | ) | | $ | (1,162,105 | ) | | | (87,708 | ) | | $ | (999,304 | ) |
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Investor C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 116,954 | | | $ | 1,338,291 | | | | 288,975 | | | $ | 3,286,078 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 32,073 | | | | 359,699 | | | | 46,458 | | | | 528,326 | |
Shares redeemed and automatic conversion of shares. | | | (702,321 | ) | | | (7,772,179 | ) | | | (1,073,041 | ) | | | (12,147,572 | ) |
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| | | (553,294 | ) | | $ | (6,074,189 | ) | | | (737,608 | ) | | $ | (8,333,168 | ) |
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Class K | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 75,896 | | | $ | 855,041 | | | | 88,860 | | | $ | 1,020,896 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 6,936 | | | | 77,689 | | | | 6,058 | | | | 69,046 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (92,848 | ) | | | (1,000,095 | ) | | | (36,006 | ) | | | (410,304 | ) |
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| | | (10,016 | ) | | $ | (67,365 | ) | | | 58,912 | | | $ | 679,638 | |
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| | | (1,345,957 | ) | | $ | (13,042,661 | ) | | | 1,730,307 | | | $ | 19,898,331 | |
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Fund Name / Share Class | | Shares | | | Amounts | | | Shares | | | Amounts | |
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Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,785,370 | | | $ | 63,633,415 | | | | 5,886,955 | | | $ | 65,333,355 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 428,015 | | | | 4,685,863 | | | | 489,288 | | | | 5,426,153 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (9,942,737 | ) | | | (105,003,672 | ) | | | (5,121,016 | ) | | | (56,574,354 | ) |
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| | | (3,729,352 | ) | | $ | (36,684,394 | ) | | | 1,255,227 | | | $ | 14,185,154 | |
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Service | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 26,113 | | | $ | 291,146 | | | | 49,867 | | | $ | 552,617 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 4,755 | | | | 52,191 | | | | 5,265 | | | | 58,470 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (107,803 | ) | | | (1,115,027 | ) | | | (30,224 | ) | | | (333,144 | ) |
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| | | (76,935 | ) | | $ | (771,690 | ) | | | 24,908 | | | $ | 277,943 | |
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Investor A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold and automatic conversion of shares | | | 1,869,750 | | | $ | 20,830,652 | | | | 4,017,437 | | | $ | 44,679,598 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 306,729 | | | | 3,358,362 | | | | 339,559 | | | | 3,770,922 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,449,797 | ) | | | (26,581,633 | ) | | | (2,305,304 | ) | | | (25,569,875 | ) |
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| | | (273,318 | ) | | $ | (2,392,619 | ) | | | 2,051,692 | | | $ | 22,880,645 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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Fund Name / Share Class (continued) | | Shares | | | Amounts | | | Shares | | | Amounts | |
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Pennsylvania Municipal Bond (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investor A1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 11,626 | | | | 127,274 | | | | 14,443 | | | | 160,380 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (50,823 | ) | | | (569,644 | ) | | | (103,751 | ) | | | (1,153,942 | ) |
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| | | (39,197 | ) | | $ | (442,370 | ) | | | (89,308 | ) | | $ | (993,562 | ) |
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Investor C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 88,069 | | | $ | 983,649 | | | | 160,745 | | | $ | 1,780,029 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 23,480 | | | | 257,272 | | | | 42,603 | | | | 472,249 | |
Shares redeemed and automatic conversion of shares | | | (560,257 | ) | | | (6,111,562 | ) | | | (1,058,967 | ) | | | (11,771,624 | ) |
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| | | (448,708 | ) | | $ | (4,870,641 | ) | | | (855,619 | ) | | $ | (9,519,346 | ) |
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Class K | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 379,523 | | | $ | 4,112,899 | | | | 240,075 | | | $ | 2,673,865 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 17,601 | | | | 191,907 | | | | 13,050 | | | | 144,867 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (194,524 | ) | | | (2,046,920 | ) | | | (62,353 | ) | | | (691,792 | ) |
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| | | 202,600 | | | $ | 2,257,886 | | | | 190,772 | | | $ | 2,126,940 | |
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| | | (4,364,910 | ) | | $ | (42,903,828 | ) | | | 2,577,672 | | | $ | 28,957,774 | |
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| | Period from 03/14/22(a) to 05/31/22 | |
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Fund Name / Share Class | | Shares | | | Amounts | |
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Impact Municipal | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,001 | | | $ | 100,010 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1 | ) | | | (10 | ) |
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| | | 10,000 | | | $ | 100,000 | |
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Investor A | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,001 | | | $ | 100,010 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1 | ) | | | (10 | ) |
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| | | 10,000 | | | $ | 100,000 | |
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Class K | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,980,001 | | | $ | 49,800,010 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1 | ) | | | (10 | ) |
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| | | 4,980,000 | | | $ | 49,800,000 | |
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| | | 5,000,000 | | | $ | 50,000,000 | |
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| (a) | Commencement of operations. | |
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| | Year Ended 05/31/22 | | | Year Ended 05/31/21 | |
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Fund Name / Share Class | | Shares | | | Amounts | | | Shares | | | Amounts | |
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Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 221,635,282 | | | $ | 2,547,590,478 | | | | 185,242,061 | | | $ | 2,130,901,084 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 9,432,340 | | | | 109,013,179 | | | | 9,512,836 | | | | 108,840,179 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (247,122,969 | ) | | | (2,763,909,335 | ) | | | (275,748,408 | ) | | | (3,119,772,435 | ) |
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| | | (16,055,347 | ) | | $ | (107,305,678 | ) | | | (80,993,511 | ) | | $ | (880,031,172 | ) |
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Investor A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold and automatic conversion of shares | | | 23,740,349 | | | $ | 276,113,467 | | | | 28,786,463 | | | $ | 329,332,901 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,477,514 | | | | 28,663,361 | | | | 2,978,218 | | | | 34,052,427 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (43,852,452 | ) | | | (498,701,220 | ) | | | (59,650,651 | ) | | | (679,418,936 | ) |
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| | | (17,634,589 | ) | | $ | (193,924,392 | ) | | | (27,885,970 | ) | | $ | (316,033,608 | ) |
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| | Year Ended 05/31/22 | | | Year Ended 05/31/21 | |
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Fund Name / Share Class (continued) | | Shares | | | Amounts | | | Shares | | | Amounts | |
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Strategic Municipal Opportunities (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investor A1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | 10,421 | | | $ | 121,726 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 26,819 | | | | 310,102 | | | | 30,236 | | | | 346,149 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (135,405 | ) | | | (1,561,027 | ) | | | (168,278 | ) | | | (1,930,602 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | (108,586 | ) | | $ | (1,250,925 | ) | | | (127,621 | ) | | $ | (1,462,727 | ) |
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Investor C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,192,372 | | | $ | 13,983,719 | | | | 1,305,958 | | | $ | 14,985,157 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 151,885 | | | | 1,752,219 | | | | 227,209 | | | | 2,592,034 | |
Shares redeemed and automatic conversion of shares | | | (4,343,229 | ) | | | (49,911,373 | ) | | | (11,007,931 | ) | | | (124,835,671 | ) |
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| | | (2,998,972 | ) | | $ | (34,175,435 | ) | | | (9,474,764 | ) | | $ | (107,258,480 | ) |
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Class K | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,755,720 | | | $ | 66,750,562 | | | | 5,703,967 | | | $ | 66,067,741 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 261,433 | | | | 3,028,787 | | | | 245,352 | | | | 2,812,012 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,685,680 | ) | | | (99,017,904 | ) | | | (6,713,128 | ) | | | (76,528,004 | ) |
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| | | (2,668,527 | ) | | $ | (29,238,555 | ) | | | (763,809 | ) | | $ | (7,648,251 | ) |
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| | | (39,466,021 | ) | | $ | (365,894,985 | ) | | | (119,245,675 | ) | | $ | (1,312,434,238 | ) |
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As of May 31, 2022, shares owned by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., an affiliate of the Funds, were as follows:
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Fund Name | | Institutional | | | Investor A | | | Class K | | | Total |
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New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,124 | | | 18,124 |
Impact Municipal | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,000 | | | | 4,980,000 | | | 5,000,000 |
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment or additional disclosure in the financial statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders of BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund, BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund, BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund, and BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund and the Boards of Trustees/Directors of BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust, BlackRock Multi-State Municipal Series Trust, BlackRock BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc., and BlackRock Municipal Series Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund of BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund and BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund of BlackRock Multi-State Municipal Series Trust, and BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund of BlackRock Municipal Series Trust, including the schedules of investments, as of May 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. We have also audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund of BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (collectively with BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund, BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund, and BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund, the “Funds”), including the schedule of investments, as of May 31, 2022, the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the period from March 14, 2022 (commencement of operations) through May 31, 2022, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund, BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund, and BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund as of May 31, 2022, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund as of May 31, 2022, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets, and the financial highlights for the period from March 14, 2022 (commencement of operations) through May 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of May 31, 2022, by correspondence with custodians or counterparties; when replies were not received, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
July 21, 2022
We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 1992.
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The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as tax-exempt interest dividends for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022:
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Fund Name | | Exempt-Interest Dividends | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 54,893,275 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 10,061,954 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 14,137,719 | |
Impact Municipal | | | 172,534 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 157,648,635 | |
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The Funds hereby designate the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, as interest-related dividends eligible for exemption from U.S. withholding tax for nonresident aliens and foreign corporations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022:
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Fund Name | | Interest Related Dividends | |
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California Municipal Opportunities | | $ | 7,518,911 | |
New Jersey Municipal Bond | | | 1,645 | |
Pennsylvania Municipal Bond | | | 5,852 | |
Strategic Municipal Opportunities | | | 24,334,162 | |
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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION | | 115 |
Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements
The Board of Trustees (the “Board,” the members of which are referred to as “Board Members”) of each of BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust (the “California Municipal Series Trust”), BlackRock Multi-State Municipal Series Trust (the “Multi-State Municipal Series Trust”) and BlackRock Municipal Series Trust (the “Municipal Series Trust,” along with the California Municipal Series Trust and the Multi-State Municipal Series Trust, each, a “Trust”) met on April 14, 2022 (the “April Meeting”) and May 19-20, 2022 (the “May Meeting”) to consider the approval to continue the investment advisory agreements (the “Advisory Agreements”) or (the “Agreements”) between the California Municipal Series Trust, on behalf of its series BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund (the “California Municipal Opportunities Fund”), the Multi-State Municipal Series Trust, on behalf of its series BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund (the “New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund”) and BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (the “Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund”), and the Municipal Series Trust, on behalf of its series BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund (the “Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund,” collectively with the California Municipal Opportunities Fund, the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund and the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”), respectively, and BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager” or “BlackRock”), each Fund’s investment advisor.
The Approval Process
Consistent with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Board considers the approval of the continuation of the Agreements for each Fund on an annual basis. The Board members who are not “interested persons” of each Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act, are considered independent Board members (the “Independent Board Members”). The Board’s consideration entailed a year-long deliberative process during which the Board and its committees assessed BlackRock’s various services to each Fund, including through the review of written materials and oral presentations, and the review of additional information provided in response to requests from the Independent Board Members. The Board had four quarterly meetings per year, each typically extending for two days, as well as additional ad hoc meetings and executive sessions throughout the year, as needed. The committees of the Board similarly met throughout the year. The Board also had an additional one-day meeting to consider specific information surrounding the renewal of the Agreements. In particular, the Board assessed, among other things, the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to each Fund by BlackRock, BlackRock’s personnel and affiliates, including (as applicable): investment management services; accounting oversight; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of each Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; and legal, regulatory and compliance services. Throughout the year, including during the contract renewal process, the Independent Board Members were advised by independent legal counsel, and met with independent legal counsel in various executive sessions outside of the presence of BlackRock’s management.
During the year, the Board, acting directly and through its committees, considered information that was relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, including the services and support provided by BlackRock to each Fund and its shareholders. BlackRock also furnished additional information to the Board in response to specific questions from the Board. Among the matters the Board considered were: (a) investment performance for one-year, three-year, five-year, and/or since inception periods, as applicable, against peer funds, relevant benchmarks, and other performance metrics, as applicable, as well as BlackRock senior management’s and portfolio managers’ analyses of the reasons for any outperformance or underperformance relative to its peers, benchmarks, and other performance metrics, as applicable; (b) fees, including advisory, administration, if applicable, and other amounts paid to BlackRock and its affiliates by each Fund for services; (c) Fund operating expenses and how BlackRock allocates expenses to each Fund; (d) the resources devoted to, risk oversight of, and compliance reports relating to, implementation of each Fund’s investment objective, policies and restrictions, and meeting regulatory requirements; (e) BlackRock’s and each Fund’s adherence to applicable compliance policies and procedures; (f) the nature, character and scope of non-investment management services provided by BlackRock and its affiliates and the estimated cost of such services, as applicable; (g) BlackRock’s and other service providers’ internal controls and risk and compliance oversight mechanisms; (h) BlackRock’s implementation of the proxy voting policies approved by the Board; (i) execution quality of portfolio transactions; (j) BlackRock’s implementation of each Fund’s valuation and liquidity procedures; (k) an analysis of management fees paid to BlackRock for products with similar investment mandates across the open-end fund, exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), closed-end fund, sub-advised mutual fund, separately managed account, collective investment trust, and institutional separate account product channels, as applicable, and the similarities and differences between these products and the services provided as compared to each Fund; (l) BlackRock’s compensation methodology for its investment professionals and the incentives and accountability it creates, along with investment professionals’ investments in the fund(s) they manage; and (m) periodic updates on BlackRock’s business.
Prior to and in preparation for the April Meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to the renewal of the Agreements. The Independent Board Members continuously engaged in a process with their independent legal counsel and BlackRock to review the nature and scope of the information provided to the Board to better assist its deliberations. The materials provided in connection with the April Meeting included, among other things: (a) information independently compiled and prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), based on either a Lipper classification or Morningstar category, regarding each Fund’s fees and expenses as compared with a peer group of funds as determined by Broadridge (“Expense Peers”) and the investment performance of each Fund as compared with a peer group of funds (“Performance Peers”); (b) information on the composition of the Expense Peers and Performance Peers and a description of Broadridge’s methodology; (c) information on the estimated profits realized by BlackRock and its affiliates pursuant to the Agreements and a discussion of fall-out benefits to BlackRock and its affiliates; (d) a general analysis provided by BlackRock concerning investment management fees received in connection with other types of investment products, such as institutional accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, open-end funds, and separately managed accounts, under similar investment mandates, as well as the performance of such other products, as applicable; (e) a review of non-management fees; (f) the existence, impact and sharing of potential economies of scale, if any, with each Fund; (g) a summary of aggregate amounts paid by each Fund to BlackRock; (h) sales and redemption data regarding each Fund’s shares; and (i) various additional information requested by the Board as appropriate regarding BlackRock’s and each Fund’s operations.
At the April Meeting, the Board reviewed materials relating to its consideration of the Agreements and the Independent Board Members presented BlackRock with questions and requests for additional information. BlackRock responded to these questions and requests with additional written information in advance of the May Meeting.
At the May Meeting, the Board concluded its assessment of, among other things: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BlackRock; (b) the investment performance of each Fund as compared to its Performance Peers and to other metrics, as applicable; (c) the advisory fee and the estimated cost of the services and estimated profits realized by BlackRock and its affiliates from their relationship with each Fund; (d) each Fund’s fees and expenses compared to its Expense Peers; (e) the existence and sharing of potential economies of scale; (f) any fall-out benefits to BlackRock and its affiliates as a result of BlackRock’s relationship with each Fund; and (g) other factors deemed relevant by the Board Members.
The Board also considered other matters it deemed important to the approval process, such as other payments made to BlackRock or its affiliates relating to securities lending and cash management, and BlackRock’s services related to the valuation and pricing of Fund portfolio holdings. The Board noted the willingness of BlackRock’s personnel to
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engage in open, candid discussions with the Board. The Board Members evaluated the information available to it on a fund-by-fund basis. The following paragraphs provide more information about some of the primary factors that were relevant to the Board’s decision. The Board Members did not identify any particular information, or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various items and factors considered.
A. Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided by BlackRock
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the nature, extent and quality of services provided by BlackRock, including the investment advisory services, and the resulting performance of each Fund. Throughout the year, the Board compared Fund performance to the performance of a comparable group of mutual funds, relevant benchmarks, and performance metrics, as applicable. The Board met with BlackRock’s senior management personnel responsible for investment activities, including the senior investment officers. The Board also reviewed the materials provided by each Fund’s portfolio management team discussing each Fund’s performance, investment strategies and outlook.
The Board considered, among other factors, with respect to BlackRock: the number, education and experience of investment personnel generally and each Fund’s portfolio management team; research capabilities; investments by portfolio managers in the funds they manage; portfolio trading capabilities; use of technology; commitment to compliance; credit analysis capabilities; risk analysis and oversight capabilities; and the approach to training and retaining portfolio managers and other research, advisory and management personnel. The Board also considered BlackRock’s overall risk management program, including the continued efforts of BlackRock and its affiliates to address cybersecurity risks and the role of BlackRock’s Risk & Quantitative Analysis Group. The Board engaged in a review of BlackRock’s compensation structure with respect to each Fund’s portfolio management team and BlackRock’s ability to attract and retain high-quality talent and create performance incentives.
In addition to investment advisory services, the Board considered the nature and quality of the administrative and other non-investment advisory services provided to each Fund. BlackRock and its affiliates provide each Fund with certain administrative, shareholder and other services (in addition to any such services provided to each Fund by third parties) and officers and other personnel as are necessary for the operations of each Fund. In particular, BlackRock and its affiliates provide each Fund with administrative services including, among others: (i) responsibility for disclosure documents, such as the prospectus, the summary prospectus (as applicable), the statement of additional information and periodic shareholder reports; (ii) oversight of daily accounting and pricing; (iii) responsibility for periodic filings with regulators; (iv) overseeing and coordinating the activities of third-party service providers including, among others, each Fund’s custodian, fund accountant, transfer agent, and auditor; (v) organizing Board meetings and preparing the materials for such Board meetings; (vi) providing legal and compliance support; (vii) furnishing analytical and other support to assist the Board in its consideration of strategic issues such as the merger, consolidation or repurposing of certain open-end funds; and (viii) performing or managing administrative functions necessary for the operation of each Fund, such as tax reporting, expense management, fulfilling regulatory filing requirements, overseeing each Fund’s distribution partners, and shareholder call center and other services. The Board reviewed the structure and duties of BlackRock’s fund administration, shareholder services, and legal and compliance departments and considered BlackRock’s policies and procedures for assuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Board considered the operation of BlackRock’s business continuity plans, including in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
B. The Investment Performance of each Fund and BlackRock
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed and considered the performance history of each Fund throughout the year and at the April meeting. In preparation for the April Meeting, the Board was provided with reports independently prepared by Broadridge, which included an analysis of each Fund’s performance as of December 31, 2021, as compared to its Performance Peers. Broadridge ranks funds in quartiles, ranging from first to fourth, where first is the most desirable quartile position and fourth is the least desirable. In connection with its review, the Board received and reviewed information regarding the investment performance of each Fund as compared to its Performance Peers. The Board and its Performance Oversight Committee regularly review and meet with Fund management to discuss the performance of each Fund throughout the year.
In evaluating performance, the Board focused particular attention on funds with less favorable performance records. The Board also noted that while it found the data provided by Broadridge generally useful, it recognized the limitations of such data, including in particular, that notable differences may exist between a fund and its Performance Peers (for example, the investment objectives and strategies). Further, the Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot of a period as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce significantly different results. The Board also acknowledged that long-term performance could be impacted by even one period of significant outperformance or underperformance, and that a single investment theme could have the ability to disproportionately affect long-term performance.
The Board noted that for each of the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, the California Municipal Opportunities Fund ranked in the first quartile against its Performance Peers.
The Board noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund ranked in the second, second and first quartiles, respectively, against its Performance Peers.
The Board noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund ranked in the first, second and second quartiles, respectively, against its Performance Peers.
The Board noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund ranked in the first, second and first quartiles, respectively, against its Performance Peers.
C. Consideration of the Advisory/Management Fees and the Estimated Cost of the Services and Estimated Profits Realized by BlackRock and its Affiliates from their Relationship with each Fund
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed each Fund’s contractual management fee rate compared with those of its Expense Peers. The contractual management fee rate represents a combination of the advisory fee and any administrative fees, before taking into account any reimbursements or fee waivers. The Board also compared each Fund’s total expense ratio, as well as its actual management fee rate, to those of its Expense Peers. The total expense ratio represents a fund’s total net
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operating expenses, including any 12b-1 or non-12b-1 service fees. The total expense ratio gives effect to any expense reimbursements or fee waivers, and the actual management fee rate gives effect to any management fee reimbursements or waivers. The Board considered the services provided and the fees charged by BlackRock and its affiliates to other types of clients with similar investment mandates, as applicable, including institutional accounts and sub-advised mutual funds (including mutual funds sponsored by third parties).
The Board received and reviewed statements relating to BlackRock’s financial condition. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s profitability methodology and was also provided with an estimated profitability analysis that detailed the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by BlackRock for services provided to each Fund. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s estimated profitability with respect to each Fund and other funds the Board currently oversees for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to available aggregate estimated profitability data provided for the prior two years. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s estimated profitability with respect to certain other U.S. fund complexes managed by the Manager and/or its affiliates. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s assumptions and methodology of allocating expenses in the estimated profitability analysis, noting the inherent limitations in allocating costs among various advisory products. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors including, among other things, fee waivers and expense reimbursements by the Manager, the types of funds managed, precision of expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at the individual fund level is difficult.
The Board noted that, in general, individual fund or product line profitability of other advisors is not publicly available. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s overall operating margin, in general, compared to that of certain other publicly traded asset management firms. The Board considered the differences between BlackRock and these other firms, including the contribution of technology at BlackRock, BlackRock’s expense management, and the relative product mix.
The Board considered whether BlackRock has the financial resources necessary to attract and retain high quality investment management personnel to perform its obligations under the Agreements and to continue to provide the high quality of services that is expected by the Board. The Board further considered factors including but not limited to BlackRock’s commitment of time, assumption of risk, and liability profile in servicing each Fund, including in contrast to what is required of BlackRock with respect to other products with similar investment mandates across the open-end fund, ETF, closed-end fund, sub-advised mutual fund, separately managed account, collective investment trust, and institutional separate account product channels, as applicable.
The Board noted that the California Municipal Opportunities Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio ranked in the second and first quartiles, respectively, relative to the California Municipal Opportunities Fund’s Expense Peers. The Board also noted that the California Municipal Opportunities Fund has an advisory fee arrangement that includes breakpoints that adjust the fee rate downward as the size of the California Municipal Opportunities Fund increases above certain contractually specified levels. The Board noted that if the size of the California Municipal Opportunities Fund were to decrease, the California Municipal Opportunities Fund could lose the benefit of one or more breakpoints. In addition, the Board noted that BlackRock and the Board have contractually agreed to a cap on the California Municipal Opportunities Fund’s total expenses as a percentage of the California Municipal Opportunities Fund’s average daily net assets on a class-by-class basis.
The Board noted that the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the third quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio ranked in the first and second quartiles, respectively, relative to the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund’s Expense Peers. The Board also noted that the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund has an advisory fee arrangement that includes breakpoints that adjust the fee rate downward as the size of the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund increases above certain contractually specified levels. The Board noted that if the size of the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund were to decrease, the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund could lose the benefit of one or more breakpoints. The Board further noted that BlackRock and the Board have contractually agreed to a cap on the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund’s total expenses as a percentage of the New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund’s average daily net assets on a class-by-class basis.
The Board noted that the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the third quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the second quartile relative to the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund’s Expense Peers. The Board also noted that the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund has an advisory fee arrangement that includes breakpoints that adjust the fee rate downward as the size of the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund increases above certain contractually specified levels. The Board noted that if the size of the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund were to decrease, the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund could lose the benefit of one or more breakpoints. The Board further noted that BlackRock and the Board have contractually agreed to a cap on the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund’s total expenses as a percentage of the Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund’s average daily net assets on a class-by-class basis.
The Board noted that the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the fourth quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the fourth quartile relative to the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund’s Expense Peers. The Board also noted, however, that given the comparability limitations of the Expense Peers, BlackRock provided the Board a supplemental peer group consisting of funds that BlackRock believes are generally similar to the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund. The Board noted that the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund’s actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the second quartile relative to the supplemental peer group. The Board further noted that the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund has an advisory fee arrangement that includes breakpoints that adjust the fee rate downward as the size of the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund increases above certain contractually specified levels. The Board noted that if the size of the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund were to decrease, the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund could lose the benefit of one or more breakpoints. Additionally, the Board noted that BlackRock and the Board have contractually agreed to waive 0.05% of the advisory fee for the Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund through June 30, 2024.
D. Economies of Scale
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of each Fund increase, including the existence of fee waivers and/or expense caps, as applicable, noting that any contractual fee waivers and contractual expense caps had been approved by the Board. In its consideration, the Board further considered the continuation and/or implementation of fee waivers and/or expense caps, as applicable. The Board also considered the extent to which each Fund benefits from such economies of scale in a variety of ways, and whether there should be changes in the advisory fee rate or breakpoint structure in order to enable each Fund to more fully participate in these economies of scale. The Board considered each Fund’s asset levels and whether the current fee schedule was appropriate.
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E. Other Factors Deemed Relevant by the Board Members
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, also took into account other ancillary or “fall-out” benefits that BlackRock or its affiliates may derive from BlackRock’s respective relationships with each Fund, both tangible and intangible, such as BlackRock’s ability to leverage its investment professionals who manage other portfolios and its risk management personnel, an increase in BlackRock’s profile in the investment advisory community, and the engagement of BlackRock’s affiliates as service providers to each Fund, including for administrative, distribution, securities lending and cash management services. The Board also considered BlackRock’s overall operations and its efforts to expand the scale of, and improve the quality of, its operations. The Board also noted that, subject to applicable law, BlackRock may use and benefit from third-party research obtained by soft dollars generated by certain registered fund transactions to assist in managing all or a number of its other client accounts.
In connection with its consideration of the Agreements, the Board also received information regarding BlackRock’s brokerage and soft dollar practices. The Board received reports from BlackRock which included information on brokerage commissions and trade execution practices throughout the year.
The Board noted the competitive nature of the open-end fund marketplace, and that shareholders are able to redeem their Fund shares if they believe that each Fund’s fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of each Fund.
Conclusion
At the May Meeting, as a result of the discussions that occurred during the April Meeting, and as a culmination of the Board’s year-long deliberative process, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, approved, by unanimous vote of those present, the continuation of the Advisory Agreements between the Manager and each Trust, on behalf of its respective Fund(s), for a one-year term ending June 30, 2023. Based upon its evaluation of all of the aforementioned factors in their totality, as well as other information, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, was satisfied that the terms of the Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders. In arriving at its decision to approve the Agreements, the Board did not identify any single factor or group of factors as all-important or controlling, but considered all factors together, and different Board Members may have attributed different weights to the various factors considered. The Independent Board Members were also assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel in making this determination.
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement
The Board of Directors (the “Board,” the members of which are referred to as “Board Members”) of BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (the “Corporation”) met on February 17, 2022 (the “Meeting”) to consider the approval of the proposed investment advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Corporation, on behalf of BlackRock Impact Municipal Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Corporation, and BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”), the Fund’s investment advisor.
The Approval Process
Pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Board is required to consider the initial approval of the Agreement. The Board members who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation, as defined in the 1940 Act, are considered independent Board members (the “Independent Board Members”). In connection with this process, the Board assessed, among other things, the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to the Fund by BlackRock, BlackRock’s personnel and affiliates, including (as applicable): investment management services; accounting oversight; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; and legal, regulatory and compliance services.
At the Meeting, the Board reviewed materials relating to its consideration of the Agreement. The Board considered all factors it believed relevant with respect to the Fund, including, among other factors: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by BlackRock; (b) the investment performance of BlackRock portfolio management; (c) the advisory fee and the estimated cost of the services to be provided and estimated profits to be realized by BlackRock and its affiliates from their relationship with the Fund; (d) the sharing of potential economies of scale; (e) potential fall-out benefits to BlackRock and its affiliates as a result of BlackRock’s relationship with the Fund; and (f) other factors deemed relevant by the Board Members.
In considering approval of the Agreement, the Board met with the relevant investment advisory personnel from BlackRock and considered all information it deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Agreement. The Board received materials in advance of the Meeting relating to its consideration of the Agreement, including, among other things, (a) fees and estimated expense ratios of the Fund in comparison to the fees and expense ratios of a peer group of funds as determined by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) and other metrics, as applicable; (b) information on the composition of the peer group of funds and a description of Broadridge’s methodology; (c) information regarding BlackRock’s economic outlook for the Fund and its general investment outlook for the markets; (d) information regarding fees paid to service providers that are affiliates of BlackRock; and (e) information outlining the legal duties of the Board under the 1940 Act with respect to the consideration and approval of the Agreement. The Board also noted information received at prior Board meetings concerning compliance records and regulatory matters relating to BlackRock.
The Board also considered other matters it deemed important to the approval process, such as other payments to be made to BlackRock or its affiliates relating to securities lending and cash management, and BlackRock’s services related to the valuation and pricing of Fund portfolio holdings. The Board noted the willingness of BlackRock’s personnel to engage in open, candid discussions with the Board. The Board did not identify any particular information as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various items considered.
A. Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided by BlackRock
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided by BlackRock, including the investment advisory services to be provided to the Fund. The Board received information concerning the investment philosophy and investment process to be used by BlackRock in managing the Fund, as well as a description of the capabilities, personnel and services of BlackRock. In connection with this review, the Board considered BlackRock’s in-house research capabilities as well as other resources available to its personnel. The Board considered the scope of the services to be provided by BlackRock to the Fund under the Agreement, noting that the standard of care applicable under the Agreement was comparable to that found generally in investment company advisory agreements.
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, also considered the quality of the administrative and other non-investment advisory services to be provided by BlackRock and its affiliates to the Fund. The Board evaluated the procedures of BlackRock designed to fulfill its fiduciary duty to the Fund with respect to possible conflicts of interest, including BlackRock’s code of ethics (regulating the personal trading of BlackRock’s officers and employees), the procedures by which BlackRock allocates trades among its various investment advisory clients, the integrity of the systems in place to ensure compliance with the foregoing and the record of BlackRock in these matters. BlackRock also noted information received at prior meetings of the boards of directors/trustees of other funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex concerning the standards of BlackRock and its affiliates with respect to the execution of portfolio transactions.
The Board considered, among other factors, with respect to BlackRock: the number, education and experience of investment personnel generally and the Fund’s portfolio management team; research capabilities; investments by portfolio managers in the funds they manage; portfolio trading capabilities; use of technology; commitment to compliance; credit analysis capabilities; risk analysis and oversight capabilities; and the approach to training and retaining portfolio managers and other research, advisory and management personnel. The Board also considered BlackRock’s overall risk management program, including the continued efforts of BlackRock and its affiliates to address cybersecurity risks and the role of BlackRock’s Risk & Quantitative Analysis Group. The Board engaged in a review of BlackRock’s compensation structure with respect to the Fund’s portfolio management team and BlackRock’s ability to attract and retain high-quality talent and create performance incentives.
In addition to investment advisory services, the Board considered the nature and quality of the administrative and other non-investment
advisory services to be provided to the Fund. BlackRock and its affiliates will provide the Fund with certain administrative, shareholder and other services (in addition to any such services provided to the Fund by third parties) and officers and other personnel as are necessary for the operations of the Fund, as applicable. In particular, BlackRock and its affiliates will provide the Fund with certain administrative services including, among others: (i) responsibility for disclosure documents, such as the prospectus, the summary prospectus, the statement of additional information and periodic shareholder reports; (ii) oversight of daily accounting and pricing; (iii) responsibility for periodic filings with regulators; (iv) overseeing and coordinating the activities of third-party service providers, including, among others, the Fund’s custodian, fund accountant, transfer agent, and auditor; (v) organizing Board meetings and preparing the materials for such Board meetings; (vi) providing legal and compliance support; (vii) furnishing analytical and other support to assist the Board in its consideration of strategic issues; and (viii) performing or managing administrative functions necessary for the operation of the Fund, such as tax reporting, expense management, fulfilling regulatory filing requirements, overseeing the Fund’s distribution partners, and shareholder call center and other services. The Board reviewed the structure and duties of BlackRock’s fund administration, shareholder services, and legal & compliance departments and considered BlackRock’s policies and procedures for assuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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B. The Investment Performance of the Fund and BlackRock
In their capacity as members of the boards of directors/trustees of other funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, previously received and considered information about BlackRock’s investment performance for other funds. The Board, however, did not consider the performance history of the Fund because the Fund had not yet commenced operations as of the date of the Meeting.
C. Consideration of the Advisory/Management Fees and the Estimated Cost of the Services to be Provided and Estimated Profits to be Realized by BlackRock and its Affiliates from their Relationship with the Fund
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the Fund’s proposed contractual management fee rate as compared with the other funds in its Broadridge category. The contractual management fee rate represents a combination of the advisory fee and any administrative fees, before taking into account any reimbursements or fee waivers. The Board also considered the Fund’s estimated total net expense ratio compared to those of other funds in its Broadridge category. The estimated total expense ratio represents a fund’s total net operating expenses. The estimated total expense ratio gives effect to any expense reimbursements or fee waivers. Additionally, the Board noted information received at prior meetings of the boards of directors/trustees of other funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex concerning the services provided and the fees charged by BlackRock and its affiliates to other types of clients with similar investment mandates, as applicable, including institutional accounts and sub-advised mutual funds (including mutual funds sponsored by third parties).
The Board noted that it had previously received and reviewed statements relating to BlackRock’s financial condition in connection with their duties as trustees or directors of other funds in the BlackRock family of open-end funds.
The Board considered whether BlackRock has the financial resources necessary to attract and retain high quality investment management personnel to perform its obligations under the Agreement and to provide the high quality of services that is expected by the Board. The Board further considered factors including but not limited to BlackRock’s commitment of time, assumption of risk, and liability profile in servicing the Fund in contrast to what is required of BlackRock with respect to other products with similar investment mandates across the open-end fund, ETF, closed-end fund, sub-advised mutual fund, separately managed account, collective investment trust, and institutional separate account product channels.
The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee ranked in the second quartile, and that the Fund’s estimated actual management fee rate and estimated total expense ratio ranked in the fourth quartile and third quartile, respectively, relative to the Fund’s peers. The Board also noted that the Fund has an advisory fee arrangement that includes breakpoints that adjust the fee rate downward as the size of the Fund increases above certain contractually specified levels. The Board noted that if the size of the Fund were to decrease, the Fund could lose the benefit of one or more breakpoints. The Board further noted that BlackRock and the Board have contractually agreed to a cap on the Fund’s total expenses as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets on a class-by-class basis.
As the Fund had not commenced operations as of the date of the Meeting, BlackRock was not able to provide the Board with specific information concerning the expected profits to be realized by BlackRock and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund. BlackRock, however, will provide the Board with such information at future meetings.
D. Economies of Scale
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, including the existence of fee waivers and/or expense caps, as applicable, noting that any contractual fee waivers and contractual expense caps had been approved by the Board.
E. Other Factors Deemed Relevant by the Board Members
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, also took into account other ancillary or “fall-out” benefits that BlackRock or its affiliates may derive from BlackRock’s respective relationships with the Fund, both tangible and intangible, such as BlackRock’s ability to leverage its investment professionals who manage other portfolios and its risk management personnel, an increase in BlackRock’s profile in the investment advisory community, and the engagement of BlackRock’s affiliates as service providers to the Fund, including for administrative, distribution, securities lending and cash management services. The Board also considered BlackRock’s overall operations and its efforts to expand the scale of, and improve the quality of, its operations. The Board also noted that, subject to applicable law, BlackRock may use and benefit from third-party research obtained by soft dollars generated by certain registered fund transactions to assist in managing all or a number of its other client accounts.
In connection with its consideration of the Agreement, the Board noted that it considered general information regarding BlackRock’s brokerage and soft dollar practices and received and reviewed reports from BlackRock and its affiliates at prior meetings of the boards of directors/trustees of other funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex which included information on brokerage commissions and trade execution practices.
Conclusion
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously approved the Agreement between the Manager and the Corporation, on behalf of the Fund, for a two-year term beginning on the effective date of the Agreement. Based upon its evaluation of all of the aforementioned factors in their totality, as well as other information, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, was satisfied that the terms of the Agreement were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders. In arriving at its decision to approve the Agreement, the Board did not identify any single factor or group of factors as all-important or controlling, but considered all factors together, and different Board Members may have attributed different weights to the various factors considered. The Independent Board Members were also assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel in making this determination.
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Independent Trustees(a) |
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Name Year of Birth(b) | | Position(s) Held (Length of Service)(c) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of BlackRock-Advised Registered Investment Companies (“RICs”) Consisting of Investment Portfolios (“Portfolios”) Overseen | | Public Company and Other Investment Company Directorships Held During Past Five Years |
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R. Glenn Hubbard 1958 | | Chair of the Board (Since 2022) Trustee (Since 2019) | | Dean, Columbia Business School from 2004 to 2019; Faculty member, Columbia Business School since 1988. | | 69 RICs consisting of 99 Portfolios | | ADP (data and information services) 2004-2020; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (insurance); KKR Financial Corporation (finance) from 2004 until 2014. |
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W. Carl Kester(d) 1951 | | Vice Chair of the Board (Since 2022) Trustee (Since 2019) | | George Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School since 2008; Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs from 2006 to 2010; Chairman of the Finance Unit, from 2005 to 2006; Senior Associate Dean and Chairman of the MBA Program from 1999 to 2005; Member of the faculty of Harvard Business School since 1981. | | 71 RICs consisting of 101 Portfolios | | None |
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Cynthia L. Egan 1955 | | Trustee (Since 2019) | | Advisor, U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2014 to 2015; President, Retirement Plan Services, for T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2012; executive positions within Fidelity Investments from 1989 to 2007. | | 69 RICs consisting of 99 Portfolios | | Unum (insurance); The Hanover Insurance Group (Board Chair) (insurance); Huntsman Corporation (Lead Independent Director and non Executive Vice Chair of the Board) (chemical products); Envestnet (investment platform) from 2013 until 2016. |
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Frank J. Fabozzi(d) 1948 | | Trustee (Since 2019) | | Editor of The Journal of Portfolio Management since 1986; Professor of Finance, EDHEC Business School (France) since 2011; Professor of Practice, Johns Hopkins University since 2021; Visiting Professor, Princeton University for the 2013 to 2014 academic year and Spring 2017 semester; Professor in the Practice of Finance, Yale University School of Management from 1994 to 2011 and currently a Teaching Fellow in Yale’s Executive Programs; Board Member, BlackRock Equity- Liquidity Funds from 2014 to 2016; affiliated professor Karlsruhe Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2011; Visiting Professor, Rutgers University for the Spring 2019 semester; Visiting Professor, New York University for the 2019 academic year; Adjunct Professor of Finance, Carnegie Mellon University in fall 2020 semester. | | 71 RICs consisting of 101 Portfolios | | None |
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Lorenzo A. Flores 1964 | | Trustee (Since 2021) | | Vice Chairman, Kioxia, Inc. since 2019; Chief Financial Officer, Xilinx, Inc. from 2016 to 2019; Corporate Controller, Xilinx, Inc. from 2008 to 2016. | | 69 RICs consisting of 99 Portfolios | | None |
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Stayce D. Harris 1959 | | Trustee (Since 2021) | | Lieutenant General, Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the United States Air Force from 2017 to 2019; Lieutenant General, Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director, Air Staff, United States Air Force from 2016 to 2017; Major General, Commander, 22nd Air Force, AFRC, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia from 2014 to 2016; Pilot, United Airlines from 1990 to 2020. | | 69 RICs consisting of 99 Portfolios | | The Boeing Company. |
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Independent Trustees(a) (continued) |
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Name Year of Birth(b) | | Position(s) Held (Length of Service)(c) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of BlackRock-Advised Registered Investment Companies (“RICs”) Consisting of Investment Portfolios (“Portfolios”) Overseen | | Public Company and Other Investment Company Directorships Held During Past Five Years |
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J. Phillip Holloman 1955 | | Trustee (Since 2021) | | President and Chief Operating Officer, Cintas Corporation from 2008 to 2018. | | 69 RICs consisting of 99 Portfolios | | PulteGroup, Inc. (home construction); Rockwell Automation Inc. (industrial automation). |
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Catherine A. Lynch(d) 1961 | | Trustee (Since 2019) | | Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and various other positions, National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust from 2003 to 2016; Associate Vice President for Treasury Management, The George Washington University from 1999 to 2003; Assistant Treasurer, Episcopal Church of America from 1995 to 1999. | | 71 RICs consisting of 101 Portfolios | | PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust. |
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Karen P. Robards 1950 | | Trustee (Since 2019) | | Principal of Robards & Company, LLC (consulting and private investing) since 1987; Co-founder and Director of the Cooke Center for Learning and Development (a not-for-profit organization) since 1987; Director of Enable Injections, LLC (medical devices) since 2019; Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley from 1976 to 1987. | | 69 RICs consisting of 99 Portfolios | | Greenhill & Co., Inc.; AtriCure, Inc. (medical devices) from 2000 until 2017. |
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Interested Trustees(a)(e) |
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Name Year of Birth(b) | | Position(s) Held (Length of Service)(c) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of BlackRock-Advised Registered Investment Companies (“RICs”) Consisting of Investment Portfolios (“Portfolios”) Overseen | | Public Company and Other Investment Company Directorships Held During Past Five Years |
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Robert Fairbairn 1965 | | Trustee (Since 2015) | | Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. since 2019; Member of BlackRock’s Global Executive and Global Operating Committees; Co-Chair of BlackRock’s Human Capital Committee; Senior Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2010 to 2019; oversaw BlackRock’s Strategic Partner Program and Strategic Product Management Group from 2012 to 2019; Member of the Board of Managers of BlackRock Investments, LLC from 2011 to 2018; Global Head of BlackRock’s Retail and iShares® businesses from 2012 to 2016. | | 98 RICs consisting of 262 Portfolios | | None |
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John M. Perlowski(d) 1964 | | Trustee (Since 2015) President and Chief Executive Officer (Since 2010) | | Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2009; Head of BlackRock Global Accounting and Product Services since 2009; Advisory Director of Family Resource Network (charitable foundation) since 2009. | | 100 RICs consisting of 264 Portfolios | | None |
(a) | The address of each Trustee is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10055. |
(b) | Each Independent Trustee holds office until his or her successor is duly elected and qualifies or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal as provided by the Trust’s by-laws or charter or statute, or until December 31 of the year in which he or she turns 75. Trustees who are “interested persons,” as defined in the Investment Company Act serve until their successor is duly elected and qualifies or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal as provided by the Trust’s by-laws or statute, or until December 31 of the year in which they turn 72. The Board may determine to extend the terms of Independent Trustees on a case-by-case basis, as appropriate. |
(c) | Following the combination of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. (“MLIM”) and BlackRock, Inc. in September 2006, the various legacy MLIM and legacy BlackRock fund boards were realigned and consolidated into three new fund boards in 2007. Certain Independent Trustees first became members of the boards of other legacy MLIM or legacy BlackRock funds as follows: Frank J. Fabozzi, 1988; R. Glenn Hubbard, 2004; W. Carl Kester, 1995; and Karen P. Robards, 1998. Certain other Independent Trustees became members of the boards of the closed-end funds in the Fixed-Income Complex as follows: Cynthia L. Egan, 2016; and Catherine A. Lynch, 2016. |
(d) | Dr. Fabozzi, Dr. Kester, Ms. Lynch and Mr. Perlowski are also trustees of the BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund and BlackRock Private Investments Fund. |
(e) | Mr. Fairbairn and Mr. Perlowski are both “interested persons,” as defined in the 1940 Act, of the Corporation/Trust based on their positions with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates. Mr. Fairbairn and Mr. Perlowski are also board members of the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex. |
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Jennifer McGovern 1977 | | Vice President (Since 2014) | | Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2016; Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2011 to 2015; Head of Americas Product Development and Governance for BlackRock’s Global Product Group since 2019; Head of Product Structure and Oversight for BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Group from 2013 to 2019. |
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Trent Walker 1974 | | Chief Financial Officer (Since 2021) | | Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since September 2019; Executive Vice President of PIMCO from 2016 to 2019; Senior Vice President of PIMCO from 2008 to 2015; Treasurer from 2013 to 2019 and Assistant Treasurer from 2007 to 2017 of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds. |
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Jay M. Fife 1970 | | Treasurer (Since 2007) | | Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2007. |
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Charles Park 1967 | | Chief Compliance Officer (Since 2014) | | Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for certain BlackRock-advised Funds from 2014 to 2015; Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex since 2014; Principal of and Chief Compliance Officer for iShares® Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC since 2012 and BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”) since 2006; Chief Compliance Officer for the BFA-advised iShares® exchange traded funds since 2006; Chief Compliance Officer for BlackRock Asset Management International Inc. since 2012. |
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Lisa Belle 1968 | | Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (Since 2019) | | Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2019; Global Financial Crime Head for Asset and Wealth Management of JP Morgan from 2013 to 2019; Managing Director of RBS Securities from 2012 to 2013; Head of Financial Crimes for Barclays Wealth Americas from 2010 to 2012. |
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Janey Ahn 1975 | | Secretary (Since 2019) | | Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2018; Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2009 to 2017. |
(a) | The address of each Officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10055. |
(b) | Officers of the Trust serve at the pleasure of the Board. |
Further information about the Trust’s Trustees and Officers is available in the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained without charge by calling (800) 441-7762.
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Effective July 30, 2021, Lorenzo A. Flores was appointed to serve as a Trustee of the Trusts. Effective December 31, 2021, Richard E. Cavanagh and Michael J. Castellano retired as Trustees of the Trusts. Effective May 31, 2022, Karen P. Robards retired as a Trustee of the Trusts. |
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Additional Information
Regulation Regarding Derivatives
On October 28, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies (“Rule 18f-4”). The Funds will be required to implement and comply with Rule 18f-4 by August 19, 2022. Once implemented, Rule 18f-4 will impose limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, treat derivatives as senior securities and require funds whose use of derivatives is more than a limited specified exposure amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager.
Dividend Policy
Each Fund’s dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly/quarterly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of dividend distributions, the distributions paid by a Fund for any particular month/quarter may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by a Fund during such month/quarter. The portion of distributions that exceeds a Fund current and accumulated earnings and profits, which are measured on a tax basis, will constitute a nontaxable return of capital. The Funds’ 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
Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports, current net asset value and other information regarding the Funds 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 Funds and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.
Householding
The Funds will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports, Rule 30e-3 notices 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 Funds at (800) 441-7762.
Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments
The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Additionally, each Fund makes its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year available at blackrock.com/fundreports.
Availability of Proxy Voting Policies, Procedures and Voting Records
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to securities held in the Funds’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling (800) 441-7762; (2) on the BlackRock website at blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
BlackRock’s Mutual Fund Family
BlackRock offers a diverse lineup of open-end mutual funds crossing all investment styles and managed by experts in equity, fixed-income and tax-exempt investing. Visit blackrock.com for more information.
Shareholder Privileges
Account Information
Call us at (800) 441-7762 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET on any business day to get information about your account balances, recent transactions and share prices. You can also visit blackrock.com for more information.
Automatic Investment Plans
Investor class shareholders who want to invest regularly can arrange to have $50 or more automatically deducted from their checking or savings account and invested in any of the BlackRock funds.
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Additional Information (continued)
Systematic Withdrawal Plans
Investor class shareholders can establish a systematic withdrawal plan and receive periodic payments of $50 or more from their BlackRock funds, as long as their account balance is at least $10,000.
Retirement Plans
Shareholders may make investments in conjunction with Traditional, Rollover, Roth, Coverdell, Simple IRAs, SEP IRAs and 403(b) Plans.
BlackRock Privacy Principles
BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.
If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.
BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.
BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.
We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.
Fund and Service Providers
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Investment Adviser | | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
BlackRock Advisors, LLC Wilmington, DE 19809 | | Deloitte & Touche LLP Boston, MA 02116 |
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Accounting Agent and Custodian | | Legal Counsel |
State Street Bank and Trust Company Boston, MA 02111 | | Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP New York, NY 10019 |
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Transfer Agent | | Address of the Funds |
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. Wilmington, DE 19809 | | 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, DE 19809 |
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Distributor | | |
BlackRock Investments, LLC New York, NY 10022 | | |
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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
Portfolio Abbreviation
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AGC | | Assured Guaranty Corp. |
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AGM | | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. |
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AGM-CR | | AGM Insured Custodial Receipt |
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AMBAC | | AMBAC Assurance Corp. |
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AMT | | Alternative Minimum Tax |
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ARB | | Airport Revenue Bonds |
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BAB | | Build America Bond |
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BAM | | Build America Mutual Assurance Co. |
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BAM-TCRS | | Build America Mutual Assurance Co.- Transferable Custodial Receipts |
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BHAC-CR | | Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. - Custodian Receipt |
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CAB | | Capital Appreciation Bonds |
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COP | | Certificates of Participation |
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FHA | | Federal Housing Administration |
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FHLMC | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. |
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FNMA | | Federal National Mortgage Association |
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GNMA | | Government National Mortgage Association |
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GO | | General Obligation Bonds |
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GTD | | GTD Guaranteed |
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HUD SECT 8 | | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 |
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M/F | | Multi-Family |
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NPFGC | | National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. |
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PSF | | Permanent School Fund |
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PSF-GTD | | Permanent School Fund Guaranteed |
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RB | | Revenue Bond |
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S/F | | Single-Family |
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SAB | | Special Assessment Bonds |
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SAP | | Subject to Appropriations |
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SAW | | State Aid Withholding |
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SCH BD RES FD | | School Board Resolution Fund |
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SONYMA | | State of New York Mortgage Agency |
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ST | | Special Tax |
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TA | | Tax Allocation |
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VRDN | | Variable Rate Demand Note |
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Want to know more?
blackrock.com | 800-441-7762
This report is intended for current holders. It is not authorized for use as an offer of sale or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of the Funds unless preceded or accompanied by the Funds’ current prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. Investment returns and principal value of shares will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.
MUNI4-05/22-AR
(b) Not Applicable
Item 2 – | Code of Ethics – The registrant (or the “Fund”) has adopted a code of ethics, as of the end of the period covered by this report, applicable to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. During the period covered by this report, the code of ethics was amended to update certain information and to make other non-material changes. During the period covered by this report, there have been no waivers granted under the code of ethics. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of the code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, who calls 1-800-441-7762. |
Item 3 – | Audit Committee Financial Expert – The registrant’s board of trustees (the “board of trustees”), has determined that (i) the registrant has the following audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee and (ii) each audit committee financial expert is independent: |
Frank J. Fabozzi
Lorenzo A. Flores
Catherine A. Lynch
Karen P. Robards
The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that Karen P. Robards qualifies as an audit committee financial expert pursuant to Item 3(c)(4) of Form N-CSR. Ms. Robards has a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements and internal control over financial reporting as well as audit committee functions. Ms. Robards has been President of Robards & Company, a financial advisory firm, since 1987. Ms. Robards was formerly an investment banker for more than 10 years where she was responsible for evaluating and assessing the performance of companies based on their financial results. Ms. Robards has over 30 years of experience analyzing financial statements. She also is a member of the audit committee of one publicly held company and a non-profit organization
Under applicable securities laws, a person determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an “expert” for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and board of trustees in the absence of such designation or identification. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the audit committee or board of trustees.
Item 4 – | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte & Touche LLP (“D&T”) in each of the last two fiscal years for the services rendered to the Fund:
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| | (a) Audit Fees | | (b) Audit-Related Fees1 | | (c) Tax Fees2 | | (d) All Other Fees |
Entity Name | | Current Fiscal Year End | | Previous Fiscal Year End | | Current Fiscal Year End | | Previous Fiscal Year End | | Current Fiscal Year End | | Previous Fiscal Year End | | Current Fiscal Year End | | Previous Fiscal Year End |
BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund | | $34,884 | | $34,542 | | $420 | | $0 | | $16,300 | | $13,700 | | $0 | | $0 |
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The following table presents fees billed by D&T that were required to be approved by the registrant’s audit committee (the “Committee”) for services that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the Fund and that are rendered on behalf of BlackRock Advisors, LLC ( the “Investment Adviser” or “BlackRock”) and entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with BlackRock (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) that provide ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Service Providers”):
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| | Current Fiscal Year End | | Previous Fiscal Year End |
(b) Audit-Related Fees1 | | $0 | | $0 |
(c) Tax Fees2 | | $0 | | $0 |
(d) All Other Fees3 | | $2,098,000 | | $2,032,000 |
1 The nature of the services includes assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements not included in Audit Fees, including accounting consultations, agreed-upon procedure reports, attestation reports, comfort letters, out-of-pocket expenses and internal control reviews not required by regulators.
2 The nature of the services includes tax compliance and/or tax preparation, including services relating to the filing or amendment of federal, state or local income tax returns, regulated investment company qualification reviews, taxable income and tax distribution calculations.
3 Non-audit fees of $2,098,000 and $2,032,000 for the current fiscal year and previous fiscal year, respectively, were paid to the Fund’s principal accountant in their entirety by BlackRock, in connection with services provided to the Affiliated Service Providers of the Fund and of certain other funds sponsored and advised by BlackRock or its affiliates for a service organization review and an accounting research tool subscription. These amounts represent aggregate fees paid by BlackRock and were not allocated on a per fund basis.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures:
The Committee has adopted policies and procedures with regard to the pre-approval of services. Audit, audit-related and tax compliance services provided to the registrant on an annual basis require specific pre-approval by the Committee. The Committee also must approve other non-audit services provided to the registrant and those non-audit services provided to the Investment Adviser and Affiliated Service Providers that relate directly to the operations and the financial reporting of the registrant. Certain of these non-audit services that the Committee believes are (a) consistent with the SEC’s auditor independence rules and (b) routine and recurring services that will not impair the independence of the independent accountants may be approved by the Committee without consideration on a specific case-by-case basis (“general pre-approval”). The term of any general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of the pre-approval, unless the Committee provides for a different period. Tax or other non-audit services provided to the registrant which have a direct impact on the operations or financial reporting of the registrant will only be deemed pre-approved provided that any individual project does not exceed $10,000 attributable to the registrant or $50,000 per project. For this purpose, multiple projects will be aggregated to determine if they exceed the previously mentioned cost levels.
Any proposed services exceeding the pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-approval by the Committee, as will any other services not subject to general pre-approval (e.g., unanticipated but permissible services). The Committee is informed of each service approved subject to general pre-approval at the next regularly scheduled in-person board meeting. At this meeting, an analysis of such services is presented to the Committee for ratification. The Committee may delegate to the Committee Chairman the authority to approve the provision of and fees for any specific engagement of permitted non-audit services, including services exceeding pre-approved cost levels.
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(e)(2) None of the services described in each of Items 4(b) through (d) were approved by the Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception in paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not Applicable
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees, defined as the sum of the fees shown under “Audit-Related Fees,” “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees,” paid to the accountant for services rendered by the accountant to the registrant, the Investment Adviser and the Affiliated Service Providers were:
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Entity Name | | Current Fiscal Year End | | Previous Fiscal Year End | | |
BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund | | $16,720 | | $13,700 | | |
Additionally, the amounts billed by D&T in connection with services provided to the Affiliated Service Providers of the Fund and of other funds sponsored and advised by BlackRock or its affiliates during the current and previous fiscal years for a service organization review and an accounting research tool subscription were:
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Current Fiscal Year End | | Previous Fiscal Year End |
$2,098,000 | | $2,032,000 |
These amounts represent aggregate fees paid by BlackRock and were not allocated on a per fund basis.
(h) The Committee has considered and determined that the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Investment Adviser and the Affiliated Service Providers that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
(i) – Not Applicable
(j) – Not Applicable
Item 5 – | Audit Committee of Listed Registrant – Not Applicable |
(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1(a) of this Form.
(b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.
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Item 7 – | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable |
Item 8 – | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable |
Item 9 – | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable |
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 15d-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 |
(a)(1) Code of Ethics – See Item 2
(a)(2) Section 302 Certifications are attached
(a)(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 – Not Applicable
(a)(4) Change in Registrant’s independent public accountant – Not Applicable
(b) Section 906 Certifications are attached
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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 California Municipal Series Trust
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| | By: | | /s/ John M. Perlowski |
| | | | John M. Perlowski |
| | | | Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of |
| | | | BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust |
Date: July 21, 2022
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.
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| | By: | | /s/ John M. Perlowski |
| | | | John M. Perlowski |
| | | | Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of |
| | | | BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust |
Date: July 21, 2022
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| | By: | | /s/ Trent Walker |
| | | | Trent Walker |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of |
| | | | BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust |
Date: July 21, 2022
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