BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MUA – Get Free Report) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.0555 per share by the investment management company on Monday, June 1st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th.
BlackRock MuniAssets Fund Price Performance
MUA opened at $10.77 on Wednesday. BlackRock MuniAssets Fund has a 12 month low of $10.02 and a 12 month high of $11.79. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $10.68 and a 200-day moving average price of $10.81.
Institutional Trading of BlackRock MuniAssets Fund
Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MUA. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock MuniAssets Fund in the 4th quarter worth approximately $50,000. Hollencrest Capital Management acquired a new stake in BlackRock MuniAssets Fund in the first quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in BlackRock MuniAssets Fund by 212.4% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 7,003 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $73,000 after acquiring an additional 4,761 shares in the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new position in BlackRock MuniAssets Fund in the third quarter worth $75,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock MuniAssets Fund during the first quarter worth $95,000. 20.38% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About BlackRock MuniAssets Fund
BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc (NYSE: MUA) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide current income exempt from federal income tax. Managed by BlackRock, one of the world’s leading investment managers, the fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade municipal debt obligations. Its holdings typically include general obligation and revenue bonds issued by state and local governments, utilities, and infrastructure entities across the United States.
The fund employs a combination of active security selection and duration management to navigate changing interest rate and credit environments.
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