BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

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: 811-10339

Name of Fund:   BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (BFK)

Fund Address:   100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock Municipal Income Trust, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4

Date of fiscal year end: 04/30/2016

Date of reporting period: 10/31/2015


Item 1 – Report to Stockholders


OCTOBER 31, 2015

 

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)

 

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BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust (BTA)

BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BKK)

BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (BFK)

BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust (BSD)

 

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


Table of Contents     

 

     Page  

The Markets in Review

    3   

Semi-Annual Report:

 

Municipal Market Overview

    4   

The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging

    5   

Derivative Financial Instruments

    5   

Trust Summaries

    6   
Financial Statements  

Schedules of Investments

    16   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

    48   

Statements of Operations

    49   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    50   

Statements of Cash Flows

    52   

Financial Highlights

    53   

Notes to Financial Statements

    58   

Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements

    70   

Officers and Trustees

    74   

Additional Information

    75   

 

                
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The Markets in Review

 

Dear Shareholder,

Diverging monetary policies and shifting economic outlooks across regions were the overarching themes driving financial markets during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2015. U.S. economic growth was picking up considerably toward the end of 2014, while the broader global economy showed signs of slowing. Investors favored the stability of U.S. assets despite expectations that the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) would eventually be inclined to raise short-term interest rates, while international markets struggled even as the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan eased monetary policy. Oil prices plummeted in late 2014 due to a global supply-and-demand imbalance, fueling a sell-off in energy-related assets and emerging markets. U.S. Treasury bonds benefited as their persistently low yields had become attractive as compared to the even lower yields on international sovereign debt.

Equity markets reversed in early 2015, with international markets outperforming the United States as global risks temporarily abated, and the U.S. economy hit a soft patch amid a harsh winter and a west coast port strike. High valuations took their toll on U.S. stocks, while bond yields fell to extreme lows. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) In contrast, economic reports in Europe and Asia began to improve, and accommodative policies from central banks in those regions helped international equities rebound. Oil prices stabilized, providing some relief for emerging market stocks, although a stronger U.S. dollar posed another significant headwind for the asset class.

U.S. economic growth regained momentum in the second quarter, helping U.S. stocks resume an upward path; however, the improving data underscored the likelihood that the Fed would raise short-term rates before the end of 2015 and bond yields moved swiftly higher. The month of June brought a sharp, but temporary, sell-off across most asset classes as Greece’s long-brewing debt troubles came to an impasse. These concerns abated when the Greek parliament passed a series of austerity and reform measures in July. But the market’s calm was short-lived. Signs of weakness in China’s economy sparked extreme levels of volatility in Chinese equities despite policymakers’ attempts to stabilize the market.

Higher volatility spread through markets globally in the third quarter as further evidence of deceleration in China stoked worries about overall global growth. Weakening Chinese demand caused oil prices to slide once again and ignited another steep sell-off in emerging markets. Speculation as to whether the Fed would raise rates at its September meeting further fueled global volatility. Ultimately, the Fed postponed the rate hike, but this brought little relief in the markets as the central bank’s decision reinforced investors’ concerns about the state of the global economy. Stock markets finished the third quarter with the worst performance since 2011. High yield bonds also declined, while higher quality assets, including U.S. Treasury bonds, municipal bonds and investment grade credit benefited from investors seeking shelter amid global uncertainty.

The period ended with a strong October rally in risk assets. Given the recent scarcity of evidence of global growth, equity markets had become more reliant on central banks to drive performance. Although October brought generally soft economic data and lower growth estimates, global equities powered higher as China’s central bank provided more stimulus, the European Central Bank poised for more easing and soft U.S. data pushed back expectations for a Fed rate hike. Treasury bonds declined in October while all other asset classes benefited from investors’ increased risk appetite.

At BlackRock, we believe investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes and be prepared to move freely as market conditions change over time. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

Total Returns as of October 31, 2015  
    6-month     12-month  

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    0.77     5.20

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    (4.12     0.34   

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia,
Far East Index)

    (6.44     (0.07

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    (17.75     (14.53

3-month Treasury bills
(BofA Merrill Lynch
3-Month U.S. Treasury
Bill Index)

    0.01        0.02   

U.S. Treasury securities
(BofA Merrill Lynch
10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

    (0.02     3.57   

U.S. investment-grade bonds (Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index)

    (0.10     1.96   

Tax-exempt municipal
bonds (S&P Municipal
Bond Index)

    1.58        2.87   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Barclays U.S. Corporate
High Yield 2% Issuer
Capped Index)

    (3.38     (1.91
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.    

 

                
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Municipal Market Overview     

 

For the Reporting Period Ended October 31, 2015

Municipal Market Conditions

Municipal bonds generated positive performance for the period, due to a favorable supply-and-demand environment and declining interest rates. (Bond prices rise as rates fall.) Interest rates moved lower as 2014 came to a close, even as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) curtailed its open-market bond purchases. This, coupled with reassurance from the Fed that short-term rates would remain low for a considerable amount of time, resulted in strong demand for fixed income investments in 2014, with municipal bonds being one of the stronger-performing sectors for the year. This trend continued into the beginning of 2015 until rate volatility ultimately increased in February as a result of uneven U.S. economic data and widening central bank divergence, i.e., rate cuts outside the United States while the Fed poised for normalizing U.S. rates. During the 12 months ended October 31, 2015, municipal bond funds garnered net inflows of approximately $16 billion (based on data from the Investment Company Institute).


For the same 12-month period, total new issuance remained relatively strong from a historical perspective at $415 billion (considerably higher than the $319 billion issued in the prior 12-month period). A noteworthy portion of new supply during this period was attributable to refinancing activity (roughly 60%) as issuers took advantage of low interest rates and a flatter yield curve to reduce their borrowing costs.

S&P Municipal Bond Index

Total Returns as of October 31, 2015

  6 months:   1.58%

12 months:   2.87%

A Closer Look at Yields

 

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From October 31, 2014 to October 31, 2015, yields on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds rose by 6 basis points (“bps”) from 3.01% to 3.07%, while 10-year rates fell by 3 bps from 2.07% to 2.04% and 5-year rates increased 5 bps from 1.12% to 1.17% (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). Overall, the municipal yield curve remained relatively steep over the 12-month period even as the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities flattened by 12 bps and the spread between 2-and 10-year maturities flattened by 21 bps.


During the same time period, U.S. Treasury rates fell by 12 bps on 30-year bonds, 18 bps on 10-year bonds and 9 bps on 5-year bonds. Accordingly, tax-exempt municipal bonds underperformed Treasuries, most notably in the intermediate part of the curve as a result of increased supply and tempered demand. In absolute terms, the positive performance of muni bonds was driven largely by a supply/demand imbalance within the municipal market as investors sought income and incremental yield in an environment where opportunities had become scarce. More broadly, municipal bonds benefited from the greater appeal of tax-exempt investing in light of the higher tax rates implemented in 2014. The asset class is known for its lower relative volatility and preservation of principal with an emphasis on income as tax rates rise.

Financial Conditions of Municipal Issuers

The majority of municipal credits remain strong, despite well-publicized distress among a few issuers. Four of the five largest states in terms of debt outstanding — California, New York, Texas and Florida — have exhibited markedly improved credit fundamentals during the slow national recovery. However, several states with the largest unfunded pension liabilities have seen their bond prices decline noticeably and remain vulnerable to additional price deterioration. On the local level, Chicago’s credit quality downgrade is an outlier relative to other cities due to its larger pension liability and inadequate funding remedies. BlackRock maintains the view that municipal bond defaults will remain minimal and in the periphery while the overall market is fundamentally sound. We continue to advocate careful credit research and believe that a thoughtful approach to structure and security selection remain imperative amid uncertainty in a modestly improving economic environment.

The opinions expressed are those of BlackRock as of October 31, 2015, and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of any individual holdings or market sectors. Investing involves risk including loss of principal. Bond values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending on market conditions. Fixed income risks include interest-rate and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in bond values. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the bond issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments. There may be less information on the financial condition of municipal issuers than for public corporations. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds. Some investors may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable.

The Standard & Poor’s Municipal Bond Index, a broad, market value-weighted index, seeks to measure the performance of the U.S. municipal bond market. All bonds in the index are exempt from U.S. federal income taxes or subject to the alternative minimum tax. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

                
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging     

 

The Trusts may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the distribution rate on, and net asset value (“NAV”) of, their common shares (“Common Shares”). However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments.

In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of leverage, which is based on short-term interest rates, is normally lower than the income earned by a Trust on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of the Trusts (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, the Trusts’ shareholders benefit from the incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage is paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share NAV.

To illustrate these concepts, assume a Trust’s Common Shares capitalization is $100 million and it utilizes leverage for an additional $30 million, creating a total value of $130 million available for investment in longer-term income securities. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and longer-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, a Trust’s financing costs on the $30 million of proceeds obtained from leverage are based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by a Trust with the proceeds from leverage earn income based on longer-term interest rates. In this case, a Trust’s financing cost of leverage is significantly lower than the income earned on a Trust’s longer-term investments acquired from leverage proceeds, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.

However, in order to benefit Common Shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed the Trusts’ return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders is lower than if the Trusts had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of the Trusts’ portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the value of the Trusts’ obligations under their respective leverage arrangements generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Trusts’ NAVs positively or negatively. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very

difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that a Trust’s intended leveraging strategy will be successful.

Leverage also generally causes greater changes in the Trusts’ NAVs, market prices and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value and market price of a Trust’s Common Shares than if the Trusts were not leveraged. In addition, the Trusts may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause the Trusts to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit a Trust’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. The Trusts incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by Common Shareholders and may reduce income to the Common Shares. Moreover, to the extent the calculation of the Trusts’ investment advisory fees includes assets purchased with the proceeds of leverage, the investment advisory fees payable to the Trusts’ investment advisor will be higher than if the Trusts did not use leverage.

To obtain leverage, each Trust has issued Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP”), Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”) or Auction Market Preferred Shares (“AMPS”) (collectively, “Preferred Shares”) and/or leveraged its assets through the use of tender option bond trusts (“TOB Trusts”) as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), each Trust is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its total managed assets or equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up to 50% of its total managed assets. A Trust may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, a Trust may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or by agencies rating the Preferred Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.

If a Trust segregates or designates on its books and records cash or liquid assets having a value not less than the value of a Trust’s obligations under the TOB Trust (including accrued interest), a TOB Trust is not considered a senior security and is not subject to the foregoing limitations and requirements under the 1940 Act.

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments     

 

The Trusts may invest in various derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, index and/or market without owning or taking physical custody of securities 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. Derivative financial instruments also 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

derivative financial instrument. The Trusts’ ability to use a derivative financial instrument successfully depends on the investment advisor’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of derivative financial instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may limit the amount of appreciation a Trust can realize on an investment and/or may result in lower distributions paid to shareholders. The Trusts’ investments in these instruments are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

                
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Trust Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.’s (BKN) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide high current income exempt from regular federal income tax consistent with the preservation of capital. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). Under normal market conditions, the Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in securities rated investment grade at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)

   BKN

Initial Offering Date

   February 19, 1993

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($15.21)1

   6.07%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.72%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.077

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.924

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   36%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The monthly distribution per Common Share, declared on December 1, 2015, was decreased to $0.074 per share. The yield on closing market price, current monthly distribution per Common Share and current annualized distribution per Common Share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future.

 

  4   

Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

BKN1

    0.55     2.74

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Trusts (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3  

The Trust’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Given that overall tax-exempt rates declined, the Trust’s longer duration added to performance. However, its position in longer-dated bonds with maturities beyond 25 years was a small detractor from performance given that longer-dated bonds finished with slightly higher yields. The Trust’s investments in the tax-backed (local and states), healthcare and utilities sectors were positive contributors to performance. The Trust’s positions in lower coupon bonds and zero coupon bonds also benefited returns, as both segments outperformed. From a credit rating perspective, the best returns came from the portfolio’s higher-yielding and lower-rated investment-grade credits. Nevertheless, the Trust’s high-quality pre-refunded bonds also contributed positively to performance. Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Trust’s total return for the period. In addition, the Trust’s use of leverage generated added income.

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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     BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                         

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 15.21       $ 15.60         (2.50 )%     $ 15.60       $ 14.44   

Net Asset Value

   $ 16.03       $ 16.09         (0.37 )%     $ 16.09       $ 15.68   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15    

4/30/15

 

Health

    24     23

Education

    17        17   

County/City/Special District/School District

    17        15   

Transportation

    12        12   

Utilities

    11        12   

State

    10        12   

Corporate

    6        6   

Tobacco

    3        3   

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector subclassifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15     4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    5     5

AA/Aa

    46        46   

A

    30        31   

BBB/Baa

    10        9   

BB/Ba

    2        2   

B

    1        1   

N/R2

    6        6   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment advisor 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 advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade represents 1% and 3%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    3

2016

    2   

2017

    3   

2018

    9   

2019

    9   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
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Trust Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust’s (BTA) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations and derivative instruments with exposure to such municipal obligations, in each case that are exempt from federal income tax (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, primarily in long-term municipal bonds with a maturity of more than ten years at the time of investment and, under normal market conditions, the Trust’s municipal bond portfolio will have a dollar-weighted average maturity of greater than 10 years. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BTA

Initial Offering Date

   February 28, 2006

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($11.15)1

   6.24%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   11.02%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.058

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.696

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   38%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Represents VRDP and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

BTA1

    0.85     2.13

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3  

The Trust’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Trust’s total return for the period. In addition, the Trust’s use of leverage provided both incremental return and income in a relatively stable rate environment.

 

 

The Trust’s positions in AA rated bonds, as well as in those on the lower end of the investment grade spectrum, were key drivers of its six-month results. The Trust benefited from the additional yield these securities generated, as well as the ongoing decline in yield spreads in these market segments. The Trust’s positions in the utilities, healthcare, tobacco and transportation sectors also aided performance.

 

 

The Trust’s overall yield curve positioning was a modest detractor from performance, due largely to its investments in longer-maturity bonds issued by Illinois and New Jersey. Ongoing concerns regarding the states’ budget and pension-funding challenges undermined valuations for both state and local general obligation debt.

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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     BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 11.15       $ 11.41         (2.28 )%     $ 11.43       $ 10.67   

Net Asset Value

   $ 12.38       $ 12.51         (1.04 )%     $ 12.51       $ 12.19   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Health

    19     21

Utilities

    19        19   

Transportation

    16        16   

Education

    16        10   

County/City/Special District/School District

    10        9   

State

    7        12   

Corporate

    7        7   

Tobacco

    5        5   

Housing

    1        1   

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector subclassifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15     4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    12     14

AA/Aa

    50        51   

A

    16        14   

BBB/Baa

    9        10   

BB/Ba

    4        2   

B

    3        2   

N/R2

    6        7   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P’s or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment advisor 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 advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade represents 1% of the Trust’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    8

2016

    10   

2017

    2   

2018

    3   

2019

    18   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    9


Trust Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust’s (BKK) (the “Trust”) investment objectives are to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax and to return $15 per Common Share (the initial offering price per Common Share) to holders of Common Shares on or about December 31, 2020. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objectives will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BKK

Initial Offering Date

   September 30, 2003

Termination Date (on or about)

   December 31, 2020

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($15.83)1

   3.40%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   6.01%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0448

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.5376

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   13%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Represents AMPS and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to AMPS and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

BKK1

    (0.79 )%      1.28

Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds2

    0.72     1.76

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3  

The Trust’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

The Trust’s duration exposure contributed to performance given the municipal bond market’s positive return. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity). At the sector level, the largest contributions came from transportation, corporate, healthcare and utilities issues. Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Trust’s total return for the period. In addition, the Trust’s use of leverage provided both incremental return and income in a relatively stable rate environment.

 

 

The Trust’s holdings in Illinois general obligation bonds and Chicago credits, both of which lagged the return of the broader U.S. municipal bond market, detracted from performance. Both entities faced budget shortfalls and concerns about their ability to meet their long-term pension obligations, which prompted the major rating agencies to downgrade their credit ratings.

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.

 

                
10    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


     BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      10/31/15     

4/30/15

     Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 15.83       $ 16.25         (2.58 )%     $ 16.28       $ 15.25   

Net Asset Value

   $ 16.21       $ 16.30         (0.55 )%     $ 16.30       $ 16.03   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Transportation

    17     17

Utilities

    17        16   

Corporate

    13        14   

County/City/Special District/School District

    13        12   

State

    12        12   

Health

    11        11   

Education

    10        9   

Tobacco

    4        4   

Housing

    3        5   

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector subclassifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15    

4/30/15

 

AAA/Aaa

    3     6

AA/Aa

    25        22   

A

    43        45   

BBB/Baa

    17        17   

BB/Ba

    3        2   

B

           1   

N/R2

    9        7   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P’s or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment advisor 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 advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade represents 4% and 2%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    1

2016

    11   

2017

    4   

2018

    5   

2019

    17   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    11


Trust Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock Municipal Income Trust

 

Trust Overview      

BlackRock Municipal Income Trust’s (BFK) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BFK

Initial Offering Date

   July 27, 2001

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($14.45)1

   6.24%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   11.02%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0751

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.9012

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   38%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

BFK1

    4.21     1.96 %4 

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Trusts (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3   

The Trust’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  4   

For financial reporting purposes, the market value of certain investments were adjusted as of report date. Accordingly, the net asset value (“NAV”) per share and total return performance based on net asset value presented herein are different than the information previously published on October 31, 2015.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Trust’s total return for the period. In addition, the Trust’s use of leverage provided both incremental return and income in a relatively stable rate environment.

 

 

The Trust’s positions in AA rated bonds, as well as in those on the lower end of the investment grade spectrum, were key drivers of its six-month results. The Trust benefited from the additional yield these securities generated, as well as the ongoing decline in yield spreads in these market segments. The Trust’s positions in the transportation, utilities, healthcare and tobacco sectors also aided performance.

 

 

The Trust’s overall yield curve positioning was a modest detractor from performance, due largely to its investments in longer-maturity bonds issued by Illinois and New Jersey. Ongoing concerns regarding the states’ budget and pension-funding challenges undermined valuations for both state and local general obligation debt.

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.

 

                
12    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


     BlackRock Municipal Income Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 14.45       $ 14.32         0.91    $ 14.50       $ 13.28   

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.72       $ 14.91         (1.27 )%     $ 14.91       $ 14.44   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Transportation

    22     22

Utilities

    15        14   

County/City/Special District/School District

    13        14   

Health

    13        14   

Corporate

    11        11   

State

    10        10   

Education

    10        9   

Tobacco

    6        6   

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector subclassifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15     4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    7     9

AA/Aa

    41        40   

A

    24        24   

BBB/Baa

    14        14   

BB/Ba

    4        3   

B

    1        1   

N/R2

    9        9   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P’s or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment advisor 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 advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade each represents 1%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    7

2016

    5   

2017

    3   

2018

    4   

2019

    18   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    13


Trust Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust

 

Trust Overview      

BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust’s (BSD) (the “Trust”) investment objectives are to provide current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax and to invest in municipal bonds that over time will perform better than the broader municipal bond market. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in investments exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in investment grade quality securities at the time of investment and, under normal market conditions, primarily invests in municipal bonds with long-term maturities in order to maintain a weighted average maturity of 15 years or more. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objectives will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BSD

Initial Offering Date

   August 25, 1999

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($13.71)1

   6.21%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.97%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.071

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.852

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   37%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

BSD1

    1.06     2.01

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3  

The Trust’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Trust’s total return for the period. In addition, the Trust’s use of leverage provided both incremental return and income in a relatively stable rate environment.

 

 

The Trust’s positions in AA rated bonds, as well as in those on the lower end of the investment grade spectrum, were key drivers of its six-month results. The Trust benefited from the additional yield these securities generated, as well as the ongoing decline in yield spreads in these market segments. The Trust’s positions in the transportation, healthcare, utilities and tobacco sectors also aided performance.

 

 

The Trust’s overall yield curve positioning was a modest detractor from performance, due largely to its investments in longer-maturity bonds issued by Illinois and New Jersey. Ongoing concerns regarding the states’ budget and pension-funding challenges undermined valuations for both state and local general obligation debt.

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.

 

                
14    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


     BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 13.71       $ 14.00         (2.07 )%     $ 14.01       $ 12.95   

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.59       $ 14.76         (1.15 )%     $ 14.76       $ 14.30   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Transportation

    25     25

Health

    16        17   

Utilities

    13        13   

County/City/Special District/School District

    10        11   

Corporate

    10        10   

Education

    11        10   

State

    9        9   

Tobacco

    6        5   

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector subclassifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15     4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    8     10

AA/Aa

    40        39   

A

    26        25   

BBB/Baa

    12        12   

BB/Ba

    6        4   

B

    1        2   

N/R2

    7        8   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P’s or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment advisor 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 advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade each represents 2%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    3

2016

    6   

2017

    4   

2018

    6   

2019

    19   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    15


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 1.4%

    

City of Birmingham Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Children’s Hospital (AGC) (a):

    

6.00%, 6/01/19

   $ 1,745      $ 2,045,384   

6.00%, 6/01/19

     500        586,070   

City of Hoover Alabama Board of Education, Refunding, Special Tax, Capital Outlay Warrants,
4.25%, 2/15/40

     1,275        1,307,627   
    

 

 

 
               3,939,081   

Arizona — 6.4%

    

Arizona Board of Regents, RB, Arizona State University, Series C, 5.50%, 7/01/26

     475        547,267   

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series A,
5.00%, 2/01/42

     3,300        3,478,893   

City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/45 (b)

     455        451,487   

County of Pinal Arizona Electric District No. 3, Refunding RB, Electric System, 4.75%, 7/01/31

     3,750        4,049,025   

Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior:

    

5.00%, 12/01/32

     1,035        1,175,998   

5.00%, 12/01/37

     4,585        5,109,432   

University Medical Center Corp., RB,
6.50%, 7/01/19 (a)

     750        894,945   

University Medical Center Corp., Refunding RB,
6.00%, 7/01/21 (a)

     1,600        1,992,896   
    

 

 

 
               17,699,943   

Arkansas — 2.7%

    

Arkansas State University, RB, Jonesboro Campus,
Series B, 4.00%, 12/01/28

     600        639,414   

City of Benton Arkansas, RB, 4.00%, 6/01/39

     1,355        1,408,915   

City of Hot Springs Arkansas, RB, Wastewater,
5.00%, 12/01/38

     1,800        2,011,518   

City of Little Rock Arkansas, RB, 4.00%, 7/01/41

     2,955        2,986,855   

County of Pulaski Arkansas Public Facilities Board, RB, 5.00%, 12/01/42

     465        506,776   
    

 

 

 
               7,553,478   

California — 17.6%

    

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 5.88%, 8/15/31

     2,300        2,709,837   

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 11/01/45

     5,030        5,084,575   

Carlsbad California Unified School District, GO, Election of 2006, Series B, 0.00%, 5/01/34 (c)

     1,500        1,469,115   

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Series A-1, AMT, 5.75%, 3/01/34

     3,000        3,472,800   

Dinuba California Unified School District, GO, Election of 2006 (AGM), 5.75%, 8/01/33

     535        616,384   

Hartnell Community College District California, GO, CAB, Election of 2002, Series D, 0.00%, 8/01/34 (c)

     2,475        2,091,746   

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, GO, Refunding, CAB, Election of 2002, Series E (AGC), 0.00%, 8/01/38 (d)

     12,000        4,457,760   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

    

Palomar Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2006, Series B:

    

0.00%, 8/01/30 (d)

   $ 2,270      $ 1,319,778   

0.00%, 8/01/33 (d)

     4,250        1,581,553   

0.00%, 8/01/39 (c)

     3,000        2,485,590   

San Diego Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2002, 0.00%, 8/01/33 (c)

     4,200        4,457,670   

State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purposes:

    

5.00%, 2/01/38

     2,000        2,267,260   

4.00%, 10/01/44

     2,520        2,592,374   

State of California, GO, Various Purposes:

    

5.75%, 4/01/31

     3,000        3,460,290   

6.00%, 3/01/33

     2,270        2,720,482   

6.50%, 4/01/33

     2,900        3,435,920   

5.50%, 3/01/40

     3,650        4,205,859   
    

 

 

 
               48,428,993   

Colorado — 0.7%

    

Park Creek Metropolitan District, Refunding RB, Senior Limited Property Tax (AGM), 6.00%, 12/01/38

     750        875,978   

University of Northern Colorado Greely, Refunding RB, Institutional Enterprise, Series A, 4.00%, 6/01/35

     1,000        1,049,650   
    

 

 

 
               1,925,628   

Connecticut — 0.6%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

4.00%, 7/01/38

     570        579,593   

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Series F,
5.00%, 7/01/36

     950        1,029,268   
    

 

 

 
               1,608,861   

Delaware — 0.7%

    

County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project, 6.00%, 10/01/40

     1,800        2,007,072   

Florida — 8.9%

    

Capital Trust Agency, Inc, RB, M/F Housing, The Gardens Apartment Project, Series A,
4.75%, 7/01/40

     900        887,076   

City of Jacksonville Florida, Refunding RB, Brooks Rehabilitation Project, 4.00%, 11/01/40

     1,770        1,712,864   

County of Miami-Dade Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/45

     1,390        1,511,806   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB:

    

CAB, Sub-Series A (NPFGC),
0.00%, 10/01/32 (d)

     4,225        1,772,768   

CAB, Sub-Series A (NPFGC),
0.00%, 10/01/33 (d)

     4,000        1,591,520   

CAB, Sub-Series A (NPFGC),
0.00%, 10/01/34 (d)

     4,580        1,730,873   

CAB, Sub-Series A (NPFGC),
0.00%, 10/01/35 (d)

     5,000        1,791,400   

CAB, Subordinate Special Obligation,
0.00%, 10/01/32 (d)

     5,000        2,446,300   
 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

 

  AGC    Assured Guarantee Corp.      EDA    Economic Development Authority    LRB    Lease Revenue Bonds
  AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.      EDC    Economic Development Corp.    M/F    Multi-Family
  AMBAC    American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.      GARB    General Airport Revenue Bonds    NPFGC    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
  AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to)      GO    General Obligation Bonds    PILOT    Payment in Lieu of Taxes
  ARB    Airport Revenue Bonds      HDA    Housing Development Authority    RB    Revenue Bonds
  CAB    Capital Appreciation Bonds      HFA    Housing Finance Agency    S/F    Single-Family
  COP    Certificates of Participation      IDA    Industrial Development Authority    SAN    State Aid Notes

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Florida (continued)

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB (continued):

    

CAB, Subordinate Special Obligation,
0.00%, 10/01/33 (d)

   $ 15,375      $ 7,148,299   

Series B, AMT, 6.00%, 10/01/32

     3,000        3,620,730   

County of Orange Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Mayflower Retirement Center,
5.00%, 6/01/32

     200        212,488   
    

 

 

 
               24,426,124   

Georgia — 2.5%

    

City of Atlanta Georgia Water & Wastewater Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/43

     6,000        6,774,000   

Hawaii — 0.2%

    

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Refunding RB, Special Purpose, Senior Living, Kahala Nui, 5.25%, 11/15/37

     600        647,148   

Idaho — 4.2%

    

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, RB, St. Lukes Health System Project Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/39

     7,970        8,629,677   

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Group, Series B,
6.25%, 12/01/18 (a)

     2,500        2,908,925   
    

 

 

 
               11,538,602   

Illinois — 8.8%

    

Chicago Public Building Commission, RB, Series A (NPFGC), 7.00%, 1/01/20 (e)

     5,000        5,975,700   

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding ARB, O’Hare International Airport Passenger Facility Charge,
Series B, AMT, 4.00%, 1/01/29

     2,400        2,411,904   

City of Chicago Illinois Midway International Airport, Refunding GARB, 2nd Lien, Series A,
5.00%, 1/01/41

     1,735        1,823,919   

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40

     1,000        1,062,460   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Rush University Medical Center, Series C, 6.63%, 5/01/19 (a)

     1,200        1,432,104   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

OSF Healthcare System, Series A,
6.00%, 5/15/39

     1,490        1,713,261   

Roosevelt University Project, 6.50%, 4/01/44

     1,500        1,623,990   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

6.25%, 6/01/24

     5,000        5,169,400   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     1,700        2,016,081   

State of Illinois, GO, 5.00%, 2/01/39

     1,000        1,022,310   
    

 

 

 
               24,251,129   

Iowa — 1.5%

    

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, RB, Private College Facility, Buena Vista University Project,
5.00%, 4/01/31

     1,355        1,484,619   

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Refunding RB, Private College Facility, Upper Iowa University Project:

    

5.75%, 9/01/30

     965        1,001,545   

6.00%, 9/01/39

     1,500        1,551,900   
    

 

 

 
               4,038,064   

Kansas — 2.9%

    

County of Seward Kansas Unified School District No. 480, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 9/01/39

     6,000        6,631,020   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Sisters of Leavenworth, Series A,
5.00%, 1/01/28

     1,155        1,296,360   
    

 

 

 
               7,927,380   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Kentucky — 5.3%

    

Counties of Louisville & Jefferson Kentucky Metropolitan Government, Refunding RB, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Healthcare,
6.13%, 2/01/18 (a)

   $ 2,250      $ 2,519,325   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.38%, 1/01/40

     3,400        3,757,850   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Norton Healthcare, Inc., Series B (NPFGC), 0.00%, 10/01/23 (d)

     8,500        6,684,315   

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, Downtown Crossing Project, Convertible CAB,
1st Tier, Series C (c):

    

0.00%, 7/01/34

     1,000        733,180   

0.00%, 7/01/39

     1,395        999,908   
    

 

 

 
               14,694,578   

Louisiana — 1.6%

    

City of Alexandria Louisiana Utilities, RB,
5.00%, 5/01/39

     1,790        1,984,609   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-1,
6.50%, 11/01/35

     1,565        1,843,961   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, RB, Belle Chasse Educational Foundation Project, 6.50%, 5/01/31

     600        660,372   
    

 

 

 
               4,488,942   

Maryland — 0.2%

    

County of Anne Arundel Maryland Consolidated, Special Tax District, Villages at Two Rivers Project:

    

5.13%, 7/01/36

     260        263,889   

5.25%, 7/01/44

     260        263,414   
    

 

 

 
               527,303   

Massachusetts — 1.2%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency,
Refunding RB:

    

Emerson College, 5.00%, 1/01/41

     2,400        2,548,488   

International Charter School, 5.00%, 4/15/40

     600        629,490   
    

 

 

 
               3,177,978   

Michigan — 3.7%

    

Michigan Finance Authority, RB, Detroit Water & Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series 2014 C-2, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     360        373,187   

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program Series:

    

6.25%, 10/15/18 (a)

     1,135        1,312,934   

6.25%, 10/15/38

     740        840,351   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series C,
4.00%, 12/01/32

     4,150        4,278,401   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Michigan, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital,
Series V, 8.25%, 9/01/18 (a)

     2,750        3,313,503   
    

 

 

 
               10,118,376   

Minnesota — 0.9%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A (AGC):

    

6.50%, 11/15/18 (a)

     345        402,018   

6.50%, 11/15/38

     1,905        2,164,975   
    

 

 

 
               2,566,993   

Mississippi — 3.4%

    

County of Warren Mississippi, RB, Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds, International Paper Co. Project,
Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/35

     600        662,550   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Mississippi (continued)

    

Mississippi Development Bank, RB, Special Obligation:

    

CAB, Hinds Community College District (AGM),
5.00%, 4/01/36

   $ 1,910      $ 2,076,800   

County of Jackson Limited Tax Note (AGC),
5.50%, 7/01/32

     2,655        2,980,663   

University of Southern Mississippi, RB, Campus Facilities Improvements Project, 5.38%, 9/01/36

     3,150        3,531,906   
    

 

 

 
               9,251,919   

Missouri — 2.9%

    

Missouri Development Finance Board, RB, Annual Appropriation Sewer System,
Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/41

     1,350        1,451,965   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB:

    

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences,
5.25%, 10/01/31

     500        550,615   

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences,
4.25%, 10/01/32

     480        504,701   

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences,
5.00%, 10/01/39

     750        834,330   

Heartland Regional Medical Center,
4.13%, 2/15/43

     1,100        1,117,325   

University of Central Missouri, Series C-2,
4.00%, 10/01/28

     600        637,326   

University of Central Missouri, Series C-2,
5.00%, 10/01/34

     1,500        1,686,405   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, CoxHealth, Series A,
5.00%, 11/15/38

     1,200        1,313,748   
    

 

 

 
               8,096,415   

Nebraska — 3.7%

    

Central Plains Energy Project Nebraska, RB, Gas Project No. 3, 5.00%, 9/01/42

     900        970,623   

County of Douglas Hospital Authority No. 2, RB, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Project,
4.00%, 5/15/33

     1,945        1,944,961   

County of Douglas Hospital Authority No. 3, Refunding RB, Health Facilities Nebraska Methodist Health System, 5.00%, 11/01/45

     600        648,552   

Minden Public Schools, GO, 4.00%, 12/15/39

     500        505,725   

Nebraska Public Power District, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/32

     2,535        2,851,951   

4.00%, 1/01/44

     600        614,616   

Omaha School District, GO, 4.00%, 12/15/39

     2,500        2,559,500   
    

 

 

 
               10,095,928   

Nevada — 1.0%

    

County of Clark Nevada, Refunding ARB, Department of Aviation, Subordinate Lien, Series A-2,
4.25%, 7/01/36

     1,500        1,548,765   

County of Clark Nevada, Refunding RB, Alexander Dawson School Nevada Project, 5.00%, 5/15/29

     1,065        1,086,375   
    

 

 

 
               2,635,140   

New Jersey — 6.3%

    

County of Middlesex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, Heldrich Center Hotel, Sub-Series B,
6.25%, 1/01/37 (f)(g)

     1,510        73,024   

New Jersey EDA, RB, AMT:

    

Continental Airlines, Inc. Project,
Series B, 5.63%, 11/15/30

     990        1,099,098   

Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, 5.25%, 9/15/29

     1,335        1,451,172   

The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project (AGM),
5.13%, 7/01/42

     300        321,363   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

    

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

The College of New Jersey, 3.50%, 7/01/31

   $ 1,825      $ 1,798,063   

University of Medicine & Dentistry, Series B,
7.50%, 6/01/19 (a)

     1,225        1,496,925   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, St. Barnabas Health Care System,
Series A:

    

4.63%, 7/01/23

     770        851,043   

5.00%, 7/01/25

     500        570,565   

5.63%, 7/01/37

     2,560        2,923,597   

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB,
S/F Housing, Series AA, 6.50%, 10/01/38

     120        124,430   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series E, 5.00%, 1/01/45 (h)

     2,780        3,069,815   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

CAP, Transportation System, Series A,
0.00%, 12/15/35 (d)

     1,600        528,320   

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 6/15/44

     2,850        2,895,742   
    

 

 

 
               17,203,157   

New Mexico — 0.3%

    

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Refunding RB, Presbyterian Healthcare Services,
5.00%, 8/01/44

     680        754,134   

New York — 10.9%

    

City of New York New York, GO, Fiscal 2014,
Sub-Series A-1:

    

5.00%, 8/01/29

     600        703,716   

5.00%, 8/01/35

     2,380        2,722,910   

City of New York New York Convention Center Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hotel Unit Fee
Secured, 5.00%, 11/15/45

     1,000        1,120,670   

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, ARB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT, JFK International Airport (i):

    

Project, Series B, 2.00%, 8/01/28

     2,585        2,588,309   

7.63%, 8/01/25

     2,600        2,740,426   

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PILOT, Queens Baseball Stadium:

    

(AMBAC), 5.00%, 1/01/39

     1,100        1,129,403   

(AGC), 6.50%, 1/01/46

     300        342,840   

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo,
Series A, 6.25%, 6/01/41 (b)

     1,400        1,444,940   

County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Remarketing,
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/30

     1,430        1,535,748   

Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/45

     1,825        1,735,757   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB,
Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 2/15/47

     500        522,410   

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series A, 5.75%, 4/01/39

     2,475        2,778,757   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series B,
5.25%, 11/15/39

     5,460        6,238,050   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB:

    

2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3,
6.38%, 7/15/49

     1,250        1,408,438   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2,
5.15%, 11/15/34 (b)

     640        663,629   

Niagara Area Development Corp., Refunding RB, Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Covanta Energy Project, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 11/01/42 (b)

     600        603,666   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
18    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New York (continued)

    

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, RB,
3.00%, 12/15/32

   $ 1,790      $ 1,761,342   
    

 

 

 
               30,041,011   

North Carolina — 1.5%

    

County of Gaston North Carolina Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Exempt Facilities, National Gypsum Co. Project, AMT,
5.75%, 8/01/35

     2,175        2,176,631   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB, University Health System, Series D,
6.25%, 12/01/18 (a)

     1,750        2,034,988   
    

 

 

 
               4,211,619   

North Dakota — 0.3%

    

County of Burleigh North Dakota, Refunding RB, St. Alexius Medical Center Project, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/21 (a)

     720        857,779   

Ohio — 1.7%

    

City of Cleveland Ohio, RB, Sub Lien, Series A-2,
5.00%, 10/01/37

     1,500        1,678,620   

City of Dayton Ohio Airport Revenue, Refunding ARB, James M Cox Dayton International Airport, AMT,
4.00%, 12/01/32

     3,000        3,048,510   
    

 

 

 
               4,727,130   

Oklahoma — 0.7%

    

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 10/01/36

     800        892,712   

5.00%, 10/01/39

     280        309,985   

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, RB, Power Supply System, Series A, 4.00%, 1/01/38

     570        585,362   
    

 

 

 
               1,788,059   

Oregon — 3.6%

    

County of Umatilla Pendleton Oregon School District No. 16R, GO, Series A, 4.00%, 6/15/38

     2,365        2,455,887   

Lane County School District No. 19 Springfield, GO, CAB,Series B, 0.00%, 6/15/40 (d)

     1,500        535,665   

Oregon Health & Science University, RB, Series A,
5.75%, 7/01/39

     1,250        1,427,175   

State of Oregon State Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/45

     5,000        5,446,400   
    

 

 

 
               9,865,127   

Pennsylvania — 5.1%

    

County of Allegheny Pennsylvania IDA, Refunding RB, U.S. Steel Corp. Project, 6.55%, 12/01/27

     2,535        2,631,178   

Delaware County Authority, RB, Villanova University,
4.00%, 8/01/45

     3,000        3,009,000   

Delaware River Port Authority, RB:

    

4.50%, 1/01/32

     3,000        3,287,340   

Series D (AGM), 5.00%, 1/01/40

     3,640        4,051,502   

Mckeesport Area School District, GO, CAB, Refunding (NPFGC), 0.00%, 10/01/31 (d)(e)

     500        323,190   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, National Gypson Co., AMT,
5.50%, 11/01/44

     810        831,983   
    

 

 

 
               14,134,193   

Rhode Island — 3.1%

    

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., RB, Hospital Financing, LifeSpan Obligation, Series A (AGC), 7.00%, 5/15/39

     3,000        3,484,680   

State of Rhode Island, COP, School for the Deaf Project, Series C (AGC), 5.38%, 4/01/28

     1,330        1,477,763   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/40

     1,000        1,022,120   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Rhode Island (continued)

    

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB (continued):

    

Series B, 4.50%, 6/01/45

   $ 2,725      $ 2,651,016   
    

 

 

 
               8,635,579   

South Carolina — 0.2%

    

Lexington One School Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, 3.00%, 12/01/27

     500        500,020   

Tennessee — 2.9%

    

Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A,
5.25%, 1/01/40

     2,945        3,228,073   

County of Chattanooga-Hamilton Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/44

     875        927,264   

County of Memphis-Shelby Tennessee Sports Authority, Inc., Refunding RB, Memphis Arena Project, Series A:

    

5.25%, 11/01/27

     1,135        1,284,877   

5.38%, 11/01/28

     1,000        1,142,570   

Johnson City Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Mountain States Health, Series A,
5.00%, 8/15/42

     1,200        1,282,452   
    

 

 

 
               7,865,236   

Texas — 9.0%

    

County of Harris Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., Refunding RB, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Series B (a):

    

7.13%, 12/01/18

     1,000        1,189,420   

7.25%, 12/01/18

     2,650        3,162,033   

County of Harris Texas-Houston Sports Authority, Refunding RB, CAB, Senior Lien, Series A (NPFGC), 0.00%, 11/15/38 (d)

     5,000        1,615,100   

County of Matagorda Texas Navigation District No. 1, Refunding RB, Central Power & Light Co., Project, Series A, 6.30%, 11/01/29

     2,200        2,494,778   

County of Midland Texas Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Project, Series A, 0.00%, 9/15/38 (d)

     16,780        5,971,667   

Leander Independent School District, Refunding, GO, Refunding CAB Series D, 0.00%, 8/15/35 (d)

     6,000        2,628,420   

Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., RB, Southwest Airlines Co. Project, 5.25%, 11/01/40

     1,545        1,687,665   

Mesquite Independent School District, GO, School Building, Series E, 3.00%, 8/15/32 (h)

     1,200        1,158,480   

Red River Education Financing Corp., RB, Texas Christian University Project, 5.25%, 3/15/38

     1,140        1,294,812   

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien, LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, LBJ Freeway Managed Lanes Project,
7.00%, 6/30/40

     3,000        3,554,670   
    

 

 

 
               24,757,045   

U.S. Virgin Islands — 0.8%

    

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts, Series C,
4.50%, 10/01/44

     2,075        2,114,653   

Utah — 0.2%

    

Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Mountainville Academy, 4.00%, 4/15/42

     600        594,918   

Vermont — 3.4%

    

University of Vermont & State Agricultural College, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 10/01/37

     5,650        5,825,320   

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Refunding RB, Fletcher Allen Health Hospital, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 12/01/34

     2,420        2,558,690   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Vermont (continued)

    

Vermont Student Assistance Corp., RB, AMT, Series A,
4.25%, 6/15/32

   $ 1,050      $ 1,065,666   
    

 

 

 
               9,449,676   

Virginia — 0.7%

    

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT, 6.00%, 1/01/37

     1,755        1,989,310   

Washington — 0.9%

    

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, MultiCare Health System, Series B (AGC),
6.00%, 8/15/19 (a)

     2,100        2,482,809   

West Virginia — 0.5%

    

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Valley Health System Obligation Group Seriies 2014, 5.00%, 1/01/44

     1,350        1,476,684   

Wisconsin — 0.8%

    

WPPI Energy Power Supply Systems, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/36

     670        754,702   

5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,330        1,492,805   
    

 

 

 
               2,247,507   
Total Municipal Bonds — 135.9%              374,114,721   
    
                  

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (j)

 

California — 1.9%

    

State of California, GO, Various Purpose (NPFGC),
5.00%, 6/01/37

     5,000        5,304,100   

Colorado — 2.0%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health, Series C-7 (AGM), 5.00%, 9/01/36

     5,250        5,535,128   

Minnesota — 2.0%

    

State of Minnesota, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/38

     5,000        5,626,889   

New Jersey — 1.1%

    

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36 (k)

     2,861        2,966,072   

New York — 9.3%

    

City of New York New York, GO, Fiscal 2015, Series B, 4.00%, 8/01/32

     1,600        1,686,976   

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, RB, Water & Sewer System, Fiscal 2009, Series A, 5.75%, 6/15/40

     690        770,915   

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System:

    

2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2013, Series CC, 5.00%, 6/15/47

     4,000        4,449,591   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (j)
  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New York (continued)

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System (continued):

    

2nd General Resolution, Series FF-2,
5.50%, 6/15/40

   $ 810      $ 922,276   

Series A, 4.75%, 6/15/30

     4,000        4,238,600   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Fiscal 2012, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47 (k)

     1,750        1,990,305   

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds,
5.25%, 12/15/43

     4,500        5,159,934   

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/18 (a)

     3,359        3,721,553   

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation, Personal Income Tax, Series A,
5.00%, 3/15/31

     2,360        2,747,418   
    

 

 

 
               25,687,568   

Ohio — 1.7%

    

County of Montgomery Ohio, RB, Catholic Health,
Series C-1 (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/41

     1,740        1,830,741   

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, RB, Cleveland Clinic Health, Series A,
5.25%, 1/01/33

     2,600        2,806,128   
    

 

 

 
               4,636,869   

Texas — 1.0%

    

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Electric & Gas Systems, Junior Lien,
5.00%, 2/01/43

     2,380        2,629,258   

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts — 19.0%

             52,385,884   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $388,606,544) — 154.9%
             426,500,605   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities — 2.3%        
Shares
        

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund,
0.02% (l)(m)

     6,248,033        6,248,033   

Total Short-Term Securities

(Cost — $6,248,033) — 2.3%

  

  

    6,248,033   
Total Investments (Cost — $394,854,577) — 157.2%        432,748,638   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.1)%        (2,941,598

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (10.4)%

   

    (28,691,732
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (45.7)%        (125,900,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 275,215,308   
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par.

 

(b)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(c)   Represents a step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of period end.

 

(d)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(e)   Security is collateralized by municipal bonds or U.S. Treasury obligations.

 

(f)   Non-income producing security.

 

(g)   Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

 

(h)   When-issued security.

 

(i)   Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of period end.

 

(j)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(k)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement, which may require the Trust to pay the liquidity provider in the event there is a shortfall between the TOB Trust Certificates and proceeds received from the sale of the security contributed to the TOB Trust or in the event of a default on the security. In the case of a shortfall or default, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between February 15, 2019 to June 15, 2019, is $3,148,884.

 

(l)   During the period ended October 31, 2015, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2015
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2015
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       4,608,232           1,639,801           6,248,033         $ 468   

 

(m)   Represents the current yield as of period end.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Financial Futures Contracts

 

Contracts
Short
    Issue   Expiration   Notional
Value
  Unrealized
Appreciation
 
  (18   5-Year U.S. Treasury Note   December 2015   $2,155,922   $ 25,713   
  (25   10-Year U.S. Treasury Note   December 2015   $3,192,188     51,532   
  (17   Long U.S. Treasury Bond   December 2015   $2,659,438     57,683   
  (4   U.S. Ultra Bond   December 2015   $639,000     13,214   
  Total            $ 148,142   
       

 

 

 

 

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:

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

 

Net unrealized

appreciation1

                                  $ 148,142               $ 148,142   

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

        

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

Net Realized Loss from:   Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                  $ (446,952            $ (446,952

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) on:
  Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                  $ 542,577               $ 542,577   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
Financial futures contracts:     

Average notional value of contracts — short

     $ 21,081,305   

For information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 426,500,605              $ 426,500,605   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 6,248,033                          6,248,033   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ 6,248,033         $ 426,500,605              $ 432,748,638   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state and political subdivision.

       

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments1                 

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 148,142                        $ 148,142   

1    Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

       

The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 125,050                        $ 125,050   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (28,684,433             (28,684,433

VMTP Shares

              (125,900,000             (125,900,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ 125,050         $ (154,584,433           $ (154,459,383
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2015, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust  (BTA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 1.4%

    

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/19

   $ 515      $ 517,998   

County of Jefferson Alabama Sewer, Refunding RB,
Sub-Lien, Series D, 6.00%, 10/01/42

     1,655        1,859,624   
    

 

 

 
               2,377,622   

Arizona — 0.5%

    

Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior,
5.00%, 12/01/37

     725        807,926   

California — 9.5%

    

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

St. Joseph Health System, Series A,
5.75%, 7/01/39

     385        438,315   

Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/42

     1,040        1,229,145   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Healthcare West, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/39

     680        776,268   

California HFA, RB, S/F Housing, Home Mortgage, Series K, AMT, 5.50%, 2/01/42

     55        55,465   

California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, Senior, Caritas Affordable Housing, Inc. Projects, S/F Housing, Series A:

    

5.25%, 8/15/39

     70        78,243   

5.25%, 8/15/49

     175        194,675   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Series A:

    

Senior, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     2,045        2,312,895   

5.25%, 5/15/39

     270        302,953   

City of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/39

     3,225        3,627,770   

City of Stockton California Public Financing Authority, RB, Delta Water Supply Project, Series A, 6.25%, 10/01/38

     165        197,403   

County of California Tobacco Securitization Agency, RB, Asset-Backed, 5.60%, 6/01/36

     2,000        1,942,820   

San Marcos Unified School District, GO, CAB, SAN, Election of 2010, Series B, 0.00%, 8/01/38 (a)

     3,725        1,456,475   

State of California, GO, Various Purposes,
6.50%, 4/01/33

     2,000        2,369,600   

State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects:

    

Series I, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     355        400,333   

Sub-Series I-1, 6.38%, 11/01/34

     400        481,268   
    

 

 

 
               15,863,628   

Colorado — 3.3%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     3,940        4,330,848   

North Range Metropolitan District No. 2, GO, Limited Tax, 5.50%, 12/15/37

     1,200        1,210,440   
    

 

 

 
               5,541,288   

Delaware — 1.9%

    

County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project,
6.00%, 10/01/40

     750        836,280   

Delaware State EDA, RB, Exempt Facilities, Indian River Power LLC Project, 5.38%, 10/01/45

     2,240        2,325,456   
    

 

 

 
               3,161,736   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

District of Columbia — 2.0%

    

District of Columbia, Refunding RB, Kipp Charter School, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/43

   $ 260      $ 296,616   

District of Columbia, Tax Allocation Bonds, City Market at O Street Project, 5.13%, 6/01/41

     750        794,535   

District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed,
6.25%, 5/15/24

     900        900,063   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding RB, Dulles Toll Road, 1st Senior Lien, Series A:

    

5.00%, 10/01/39

     170        187,935   

5.25%, 10/01/44

     1,000        1,112,520   
    

 

 

 
               3,291,669   

Florida — 3.7%

    

County of Collier Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/45

     400        435,988   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue, RB, Water & Sewer System, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     1,950        2,214,654   

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien,
Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/21 (b)

     1,080        1,421,150   

Tolomato Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds:

    

Convertible CAB, Series A2,
0.00%, 5/01/39 (c)

     95        71,248   

Convertible CAB, Series A3,
0.00%, 5/01/40 (c)

     225        134,512   

Convertible CAB, Series A4,
0.00%, 5/01/40 (c)

     120        53,116   

Series 2, 0.00%, 5/01/40 (c)

     310        161,597   

Series A1, 6.65%, 5/01/40

     355        359,466   

Tolomato Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds:

    

Series 1, 0.00%, 5/01/40 (c)

     505        311,257   

Series 1, 6.65%, 5/01/40 (d)(e)

     15        15,290   

Series 3, 6.61%, 5/01/40 (d)(e)

     340        3   

Series 3, 6.65%, 5/01/40 (d)(e)

     275        3   

Village Community Development District No. 10, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.13%, 5/01/43

     835        918,909   
    

 

 

 
               6,097,193   

Georgia — 0.6%

    

County of Gainesville Georgia & Hall Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project, Series A,
5.50%, 8/15/54

     240        279,437   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, RB, Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/60

     715        759,401   
    

 

 

 
               1,038,838   

Guam — 1.3%

    

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, RB, Water & Wastewater System:

    

5.25%, 7/01/33

     640        712,909   

5.50%, 7/01/43

     1,065        1,191,926   

Territory of Guam, GO, Series A, 6.00%, 11/15/19

     165        182,548   
    

 

 

 
               2,087,383   

Illinois — 12.3%

    

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, RB, General Airport, 3rd Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     5,000        5,039,300   

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, 3rd Lien, Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     2,500        2,908,750   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust  (BTA)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Illinois (continued)

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Refunding, Project,
Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/32

   $ 1,090      $ 1,111,680   

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB, Sales Tax, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/38

     280        290,116   

City of Chicago Illinois Board of Education, GO,
Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/41

     685        612,691   

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40

     360        382,486   

City of Chicago Illinois Waterworks, Refunding RB, 2nd Lien Project, 5.00%, 11/01/42

     1,625        1,685,190   

County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago,
5.50%, 12/01/38

     350        395,234   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Advocate Health Care, Series C, 5.38%, 4/01/44

     1,845        2,006,382   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Central Dupage Health, Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/39

     550        628,936   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series A,
5.00%, 1/01/38

     815        892,971   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project:

    

Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/50

     1,790        1,863,283   

Series B-2, 5.00%, 6/15/50

     600        610,362   

State of Illinois, GO, 5.00%, 2/01/39

     745        761,621   

State of Illinois, RB, Build Illinois, Series B,
5.25%, 6/15/34

     215        238,452   

University of Illinois, RB, Auxiliary Facilities System,
Series A:

    

5.00%, 4/01/39

     390        424,905   

5.00%, 4/01/44

     475        515,014   
    

 

 

 
               20,367,373   

Indiana — 3.5%

    

City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper LLC Project, AMT:

    

6.75%, 1/01/34

     365        440,274   

7.00%, 1/01/44

     885        1,075,983   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

CWA Authority Project, 1st Lien,
5.25%, 10/01/38

     1,285        1,488,518   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, 5.25%, 1/01/51

     190        201,993   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT,
5.00%, 7/01/44

     160        169,656   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT,
5.00%, 7/01/48

     520        548,470   

Sisters of St. Francis Health Services,
5.25%, 11/01/39

     290        321,714   

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Parkview Health System, Series A, 5.75%, 5/01/31

     600        680,544   

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, RB, Series B,
6.00%, 1/01/39

     350        397,747   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/15/40

     445        491,356   
    

 

 

 
               5,816,255   

Iowa — 2.4%

    

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project:

    

5.50%, 12/01/22

     830        879,377   

5.25%, 12/01/25

     660        721,261   

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., Refunding RB, Student Loan, Senior Series A-1, AMT,
5.15%, 12/01/22

     690        735,954   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Iowa (continued)

    

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series C, 5.63%, 6/01/46

   $ 1,765      $ 1,696,041   
    

 

 

 
               4,032,633   

Kentucky — 0.5%

    

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives,
Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/45

     440        481,131   

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, Downtown Crossing Project, Convertible CAB, 1st Tier,
Series C, 0.00%, 7/01/43 (c)

     565        401,947   
    

 

 

 
               883,078   

Louisiana — 3.7%

    

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project:

    

6.75%, 11/01/32

     2,000        2,168,320   

Series A-1, 6.50%, 11/01/35

     1,135        1,337,314   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A:

    

5.50%, 5/15/30

     350        392,511   

5.25%, 5/15/31

     300        334,629   

5.25%, 5/15/32

     380        427,842   

5.25%, 5/15/33

     415        459,301   

5.25%, 5/15/35

     945        1,047,296   
    

 

 

 
               6,167,213   

Maine — 0.7%

    

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Maine General Medical Center,
6.75%, 7/01/41

     970        1,097,216   

Maryland — 1.0%

    

Maryland EDC, RB, Transportation Facilities Project,
Series A, 5.75%, 6/01/35

     970        1,057,280   

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB, CNX Marine Terminals, Inc., 5.75%, 9/01/25

     645        641,311   
    

 

 

 
               1,698,591   

Michigan — 1.5%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A,
5.25%, 7/01/39

     1,970        2,133,175   

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Detroit Water & Sewage Department Project, Senior Lien, Series C-1, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     410        432,788   
    

 

 

 
               2,565,963   

Missouri — 0.1%

    

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, Refunding RB, Combined Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/44

     85        93,706   

State of Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Project, 5.50%, 5/01/43

     115        125,230   
    

 

 

 
               218,936   

Nebraska — 0.2%

    

Central Plains Energy Project Nebraska, RB, Gas Project No. 3, 5.25%, 9/01/37

     285        314,894   

New Jersey — 4.8%

    

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.25%, 11/01/39

     475        479,066   

5.25%, 11/01/44

     705        707,510   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust  (BTA)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

    

County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/45 (f)

   $ 505      $ 515,090   

New Jersey EDA, RB, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.13%, 9/15/23

     1,410        1,534,601   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project,
5.75%, 4/01/31

     785        895,591   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series E,
5.00%, 1/01/45 (g)

     1,215        1,341,664   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

Transportation Program, Series AA,
5.00%, 6/15/44

     1,625        1,651,081   

Transportation System, Series B,
5.25%, 6/15/36

     845        876,138   
    

 

 

 
               8,000,741   

New York — 32.3%

    

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, ARB, AMT:

    

American Airlines, Inc., JFK International Airport, 7.63%, 8/01/25 (h)

     4,000        4,216,040   

British Airways PLC Project,
7.63%, 12/01/32

     1,000        1,013,670   

City of New York New York Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution:

    

Series CC, 5.00%, 6/15/47

     4,780        5,316,890   

Series HH, 5.00%, 6/15/31

     2,830        3,270,801   

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A,
6.25%, 6/01/41 (f)

     900        928,890   

Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/45

     910        865,501   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47

     6,510        7,404,604   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series B:

    

5.25%, 11/15/38

     1,125        1,286,212   

5.25%, 11/15/39

     400        457,000   

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated,
5.25%, 12/15/43

     6,140        7,040,615   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB:

    

2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3,
6.38%, 7/15/49

     420        473,235   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 1,
5.00%, 11/15/44 (f)

     2,355        2,378,833   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2,
5.15%, 11/15/34 (f)

     160        165,907   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2,
5.38%, 11/15/40 (f)

     395        413,557   

4 World Trade Center Project,
5.75%, 11/15/51

     2,220        2,556,352   

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB:

    

Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/18 (b)

     1,000        1,115,600   

Series B, 5.75%, 3/15/36

     11,250        12,917,700   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8, 6.00%, 12/01/42

     730        846,194   

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization, Refunding RB, 5.13%, 6/01/45

     1,100        1,069,277   
    

 

 

 
               53,736,878   

North Carolina — 10.5%

    

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Duke University,
5.00%, 10/01/55 (g)

     1,185        1,336,431   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

North Carolina (continued)

    

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, RB, Health Care Facilities, Duke University Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/42

   $ 480      $ 533,947   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB, 1st Mortgage, Retirement Facilities Whitestone Project, Series A,
7.75%, 3/01/41

     260        297,019   

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Refunding RB, General, Series A:

    

4.75%, 12/01/15 (b)

     15        15,059   

4.75%, 12/01/34

     15,155        15,209,710   
    

 

 

 
               17,392,166   

Ohio — 3.8%

    

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, RB, Asset-Backed Bonds, Series A-2,
5.75%, 6/01/34

     2,295        2,001,033   

County of Allen Ohio Hospital Facilities, Refunding RB, Catholic Healthcare Partners, Series A,
5.25%, 6/01/38

     2,650        2,948,046   

State of Ohio, RB, Portsmouth Bypass Project, AMT,
5.00%, 6/30/53

     1,220        1,294,542   
    

 

 

 
               6,243,621   

Pennsylvania — 1.3%

    

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, Temple University Health System, Series A,
5.63%, 7/01/42

     300        321,021   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, Pennsylvania Bridge Finco LP, AMT, 5.00%, 12/31/38

     465        495,867   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, National Gypson Co., AMT, 5.50%, 11/01/44

     720        739,541   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/44

     520        569,644   
    

 

 

 
               2,126,073   

Rhode Island — 1.0%

    

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/40

     420        429,290   

Series B, 4.50%, 6/01/45

     1,230        1,196,606   
    

 

 

 
               1,625,896   

South Carolina — 1.8%

    

State of South Carolina State Ports Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/55 (g)

     940        1,018,800   

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/54

     1,830        2,048,923   
    

 

 

 
               3,067,723   

Texas — 5.1%

    

Brazos River Authority, RB, TXU Electric, Series A, AMT, 8.25%, 10/01/30 (d)(e)

     1,500        86,250   

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     730        837,514   

City of Dallas Texas Waterworks & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/35

     525        599,687   

City of Houston Texas Airport System, Refunding ARB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/39

     250        275,965   

County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, 1st Mortgage, Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, Series B,
7.00%, 1/01/43

     210        248,428   

County of Matagorda Texas Navigation District No. 1, Refunding RB, Central Power & Light Co., Project, Series A, 6.30%, 11/01/29

     700        793,793   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust  (BTA)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Texas (continued)

    

County of Midland Texas Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Projects, Series A, 0.00%, 9/15/37 (a)

   $ 5,200      $ 1,939,392   

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB:

    

Buckingham Senior Living Community, Inc. Project, 5.50%, 11/15/45

     180        183,755   

Scott & White Healthcare,
6.00%, 8/15/20 (b)

     105        127,431   

Scott & White Healthcare, 6.00%, 8/15/45

     1,285        1,518,703   

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Refunding RB, CAB, Series A (AGM) (NPFGC), 0.00%, 11/15/34 (a)

     3,000        1,275,210   

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien, LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, LBJ Freeway Managed Lanes Project, 7.00%, 6/30/40

     500        592,445   
    

 

 

 
               8,478,573   

Utah — 1.8%

    

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/41

     1,815        1,972,615   

Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, RB, Ogden Preparatory Academy, Series A:

    

3.25%, 10/15/36

     675        599,413   

3.25%, 10/15/42

     425        359,529   
    

 

 

 
               2,931,557   

Virginia — 2.0%

    

Virginia College Building Authority, RB, Marymount University Project, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/45 (f)

     240        241,999   

Virginia HDA, RB, Rental Housing, Series F,
5.00%, 4/01/45

     1,000        1,037,380   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT, 6.00%, 1/01/37

     1,875        2,125,331   
    

 

 

 
               3,404,710   

Washington — 1.0%

    

Port of Seattle Washington, RB, Series C, AMT,
5.00%, 4/01/40

     350        379,855   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A,
5.75%, 1/01/45

     1,020        1,178,335   

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, RB, Heron’s Key, Series A, 7.00%, 7/01/45 (f)

     100        102,885   
    

 

 

 
               1,661,075   

Wyoming — 0.1%

    

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., RB,
Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     100        107,638   
Total Municipal Bonds — 115.6%              192,206,086   
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (i)
              

California — 1.7%

    

Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco Bay Area, Series F-1,
5.63%, 4/01/19 (b)

     1,090        1,264,245   

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series B,
5.25%, 10/01/39 (j)

     840        932,249   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (i)
  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

    

San Diego Community College District California, GO, Election of 2002, 5.25%, 8/01/33

   $ 553      $ 631,713   
    

 

 

 
               2,828,207   

Colorado — 0.5%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/34 (j)

     740        833,876   

Illinois — 1.7%

    

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, The Carle Foundation, Series A (AGM), 6.00%, 8/15/41

     2,340        2,751,349   

Indiana — 7.3%

    

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, RB, Performing Arts Center (b):

    

4.75%, 2/01/16

     5,365        5,427,127   

5.00%, 2/01/16

     6,580        6,660,342   
    

 

 

 
               12,087,469   

Massachusetts — 4.9%

    

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Senior, Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     7,112        8,141,386   

Nebraska — 3.0%

    

Omaha Public Power District, RB, Sub-Series B (NPFGC), 4.75%, 2/01/16 (b)

     5,000        5,058,150   

New Hampshire — 0.4%

    

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, RB, Dartmouth College, 5.25%, 6/01/39 (j)

     660        741,745   

New York — 1.2%

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     495        563,613   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, 194th Series, 5.25%, 10/15/55

     1,215        1,385,878   
    

 

 

 
               1,949,491   

Ohio — 3.1%

    

State of Ohio, Refunding RB, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/39

     4,634        5,207,404   

South Carolina — 0.8%

    

State of South Carolina Housing Finance & Development Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series B-1, 5.55%, 7/01/39

     1,270        1,297,135   

Texas — 11.0%

    

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Electric & Gas Systems, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 2/01/43

     11,000        12,152,030   

County of Harris Texas, RB, Senior Lien, Toll Road, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/38 (j)

     2,122        2,356,013   

County of Harris Texas Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/41

     1,170        1,339,475   

University of Texas System, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series B, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     2,170        2,453,293