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: 04/30/2017

Date of reporting period: 10/31/2016

 


Item 1 – Report to Stockholders

 


OCTOBER 31, 2016

 

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)

 

    LOGO

 

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

    51   

Statements of Operations

    52   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    53   

Statements of Cash Flows

    56   

Financial Highlights

    57   

Notes to Financial Statements

    62   

Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement

    74   

Officers and Trustees

    78   

Additional Information

    79   

 

                
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The Markets in Review

 

Dear Shareholder,

Central bank policy decisions have continued to provide support to financial markets, while changing economic outlooks and geopolitical risks have been major drivers of investor sentiment. After ending its near-zero interest rate policy at the end of 2015, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) remained in focus as investors considered the anticipated pace of future rate hikes. With the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan having moved into stimulus mode, the divergence in global monetary policies drove heightened market volatility at the beginning of 2016 and caused the U.S. dollar to strengthen considerably.

Financial markets had a rough start to the year as the strong dollar challenged U.S. companies that generate revenues overseas and pressured emerging market currencies and commodities prices. Low and volatile oil prices and signs of slowing growth in China were also meaningful factors behind the decline in risk assets early in the year. However, as the first quarter wore on, these pressures abated and a more tempered outlook for U.S. rate hikes helped the markets rebound.

Volatility spiked in late June when the United Kingdom shocked investors with its vote to leave the European Union. Uncertainty around how the British exit might affect the global economy and political landscape drove investors to high-quality assets, pushing already low global yields to even lower levels. However, risk assets recovered swiftly in July as economic data suggested that the consequences had thus far been contained to the United Kingdom.

In a second episode of surprise vote results, equities fell sharply after the news of Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, but quickly recovered, and the yield curve steepened due to expectations for rising inflation. Broadly, a reflation theme has been building amid signs of rising price pressures, central banks signaling a greater tolerance to let inflation run hotter, and policy emphasis shifting from monetary to fiscal stimulus.

At BlackRock, we believe investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes and be prepared to adjust accordingly 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, 2016  
    6-month     12-month  

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

    4.06     4.51

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

    6.13        4.11   

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

    (0.16     (3.23

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    9.41        9.27   

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

    0.17        0.31   

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

    0.46        4.24   

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

    1.51        4.37   

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

    0.98        4.53   

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

    7.59        10.16   
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, 2016

Municipal Market Conditions

Municipal bonds generated positive performance for the period, due to falling interest rates and a favorable supply-and-demand environment. Interest rates were volatile late in 2015 (bond prices rise as rates fall) leading up to a long-awaited rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) that ultimately came in December. However, ongoing reassurance from the Fed that rates would be increased gradually and would likely remain low overall resulted in strong demand for fixed income investments. Investors favored the relative yield and stability of municipal bonds amid bouts of volatility resulting from uneven U.S. economic data, volatile oil prices, global growth concerns, geopolitical risks (particularly the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union and the contentious U.S. election), and widening central bank divergence — i.e., policy easing outside the United States while the Fed was posturing to commence policy tightening. During the 12 months ended October 31, 2016, municipal bond funds garnered net inflows of approximately $61 billion (based on data from the Investment Company Institute).

 

For the same 12-month period, total new issuance remained robust from a historical perspective at $439 billion (significantly above the $420 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 continued to take 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, 2016

  6 months: 0.98%

12 months: 4.53%

 

A Closer Look at Yields

 

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From October 31, 2015 to October 31, 2016, yields on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds decreased by 51 basis points (“bps”) from 3.07% to 2.56%, while 10-year rates fell by 31 bps from 2.04% to 1.73% and 5-year rates decreased 4 bps from 1.17% to 1.13% (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). The municipal yield curve experienced significant flattening over the 12-month period with the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities flattening by 81 bps and the spread between 2- and 10-year maturities flattening by 61 bps.

 

During the same time period, on a relative basis, tax-exempt municipal bonds broadly outperformed U.S. Treasuries with the greatest outperformance experienced in longer-term issues. In absolute terms, the positive performance of muni bonds was driven largely by falling interest rates as well as a supply/demand imbalance within the municipal market as investors sought income and incremental yield in an environment where opportunities became increasingly 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 states with the largest amount 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 remains imperative amid uncertainty in a modestly improving economic environment.

 

The opinions expressed are those of BlackRock as of October 31, 2016, 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 US municipal bond market. All bonds in the index are exempt from US 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.

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

To obtain leverage, each Trust has issued Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP Shares”) or Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”) 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. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other asset without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty

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

 

 

                
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Trust Summary as of October 31, 2016    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 up to 20% of its assets in securities that are deemed by the investment adviser to be of comparable quality. 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, 2016 ($15.68)1

   5.51%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.73%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.072

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.864

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20164

   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 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, 2016 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV  

BKN1,2

    (5.04 )%      1.31

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3

    (3.09 )%      1.30

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

The Trust moved from a premium to NAV to a discount during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3   

Average return.

 

      Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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

 

 

The U.S. municipal bond market delivered modest gains in the period, with the bulk of the positive return occurring in May and June. During these two months, bond yields fell sharply (as prices rose) in reaction to the highly accommodative policies of the world’s central banks and the prospect of the Fed maintaining a gradual, data-dependent approach to raising rates. In the latter part of the period, however, the market gave back some ground as accelerating growth indicated an increased likelihood that the Fed would in fact start to raise rates before year end. Despite this headwind, the tax-exempt market closed in positive territory due to the combination of its attractive yields, a favorable supply-and-demand picture, and the continued health of state and local finances.

 

 

The tax-exempt yield curve flattened, with short-term yields rising and longer-term yields moving lower. In this environment, the Trust’s longer-dated and longer-duration bonds provided the largest positive returns. (Duration is a measure of interest-rate sensitivity.)

 

 

At a time in which investors continued to search for yield, many of the largest contributors to Fund performance were its investments in lower-rated, higher-yielding sectors and securities. At the sector level, positions in tax-backed (school districts), housing, and education issues were the most significant contributors. The health care sector detracted from returns, as the purchases the Trust made during the course of the period underperformed once rates began to rise.

 

 

The Trust’s exposure to lower-coupon issues and bonds with longer call dates also benefited returns, as both segments outpaced the broader market.

 

 

During the period, the use of leverage helped augment the Fund’s returns. However, its use of U.S. Treasury futures contracts to manage exposure to a potential rise in interest rates had a slightly positive impact on performance given that Treasury yields fell during the period.

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                         

 

      10/31/16      4/30/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 15.68       $ 16.94         (7.44 )%     $ 18.30       $ 15.53   

Net Asset Value

   $ 16.62       $ 16.83         (1.25 )%     $ 17.52       $ 16.55   

 

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   10/31/16     4/30/16  

Health

    28     23

Education

    15        15   

County/City/Special District/School District

    14        16   

Transportation

    14        14   

Utilities

    11        12   

State

    10        10   

Corporate

    5        7   

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 adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2016

    2

2017

    2   

2018

    5   

2019

    7   

2020

    8   

 

  3   

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

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/16     4/30/16  

AAA/Aaa

    6     6

AA/Aa

    45        46   

A

    31        28   

BBB/Baa

    11        11   

BB/Ba

    2        2   

B

    1        1   

N/R2

    4        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 adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 2% and less than 1%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
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Trust Summary as of October 31, 2016    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, 2016 ($11.89)1

   5.50%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.72%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0545

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.6540

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20164

   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 Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. 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, 2016 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV  

BTA1,2

    (0.61 )%      2.01

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3

    (3.09 )%      1.30

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2  

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.

 

  3   

Average return.

 

      Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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

 

 

The U.S. municipal bond market delivered modest gains in the period, with the bulk of the positive return occurring in May and June. During these two months, bond yields fell sharply (as prices rose) in reaction to the highly accommodative policies of the world’s central banks and the prospect of the Fed maintaining a gradual, data-dependent approach to raising rates. In the latter part of the period, however, the market gave back some ground as accelerating growth indicated an increased likelihood that the Fed would in fact start to raise rates before year end. Despite this headwind, the tax-exempt market closed in positive territory due to the combination of its attractive yields, a favorable supply-and-demand picture, and the continued health of state and local finances.

 

 

The Trust’s position in longer-dated securities, particularly those with maturities of 25 years and above, was a positive for performance given the relative strength in longer-term issues. The Trust was also aided by its positions in bonds rated BBB and below investment grade (BB and below), as higher-yielding, lower-quality markets segments generally outperformed higher-quality credits.

 

 

At the sector level, exposure to utilities, project-financing, and health care issues were the largest contributors to performance.

 

 

During the period, the use of leverage helped augment the Fund’s returns. The Trust utilized U.S. Treasury futures contracts to manage exposure to a potential rise in interest rates, and the Trust’s tactical shifts in this area contributed to its six-month results.

 

 

Holdings in short and intermediate maturities detracted from performance, as yields rose on that part of the curve. Pre-refunded securities, which fall into this range, detracted relative to longer-dated bonds.

 

 

The Trust’s more-seasoned holdings, while producing generous yields compared to current market rates, also detracted. The prices of many of these investments declined due to the premium amortization that occurred as the bonds approached their first call dates. (A call is when an issuer redeems a bond prior to its maturity date; premium is amount by which a bond trades above its $100 par value.)

 

 

The Trust’s yield declined during the period, as the proceeds of called bonds were reinvested at much lower prevailing rates.

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

 

     

10/31/16

     4/30/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 11.89       $ 12.28         (3.18 )%     $ 13.44       $ 11.60   

Net Asset Value

   $ 12.81       $ 12.89         (0.62 )%     $ 13.37       $ 12.79   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   10/31/16     4/30/16  

Health

    20     19

Utilities

    15        16   

Transportation

    15        15   

County/City/Special District/School District

    13        12   

Education

    12        11   

Tobacco

    10        10   

State

    8        8   

Corporate

    6        8   

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 adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2016

    4

2017

    4   

2018

    3   

2019

    16   

2020

    12   

 

  3   

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

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1  

10/31/16

    4/30/16  

AAA/Aaa

    5     5

AA/Aa

    41        42   

A

    15        16   

BBB/Baa

    16        16   

BB/Ba

    7        7   

B

    6        4   

N/R2

    10        10   

 

  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 adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade each represents 1% of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2016    9


Trust Summary as of October 31, 2016    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 managed 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 managed assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade, or deemed to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser, at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. There is no assurance that the Trust will achieve its investment objective of returning $15.00 per Common Share.

 

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, 2016 ($16.27)1

   3.30%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   5.83%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0448

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.5376

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20164

   9%

 

  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, 2016 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV  

BKK1,2

    2.47     0.34

Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds3

    (1.81 )%      0.78

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2  

The Trust moved from a discount to NAV to a premium during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3   

Average return.

 

      Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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

 

 

The U.S. municipal bond market delivered modest gains in the period, with the bulk of the positive return occurring in May and June. During these two months, bond yields fell sharply (as prices rose) in reaction to the highly accommodative policies of the world’s central banks and the prospect of the Fed maintaining a gradual, data-dependent approach to raising rates. In the latter part of the period, however, the market gave back some ground as accelerating growth indicated an increased likelihood that the Fed would in fact start to raise rates before year end. Despite this headwind, the tax-exempt market closed in positive territory due to the combination of its attractive yields, a favorable supply-and-demand picture, and the continued health of state and local finances.

 

 

The Trust’s exposure to lower-rated credits aided performance as yield spreads for higher-yielding issues generally tightened over the period. At the sector level, exposure to health care, development districts and tax-backed issues were the largest contributors. Additionally, the use of leverage helped augment returns at time of positive market performance.

 

 

Select holdings in the corporate municipal bond sector detracted from results, as deteriorating credit fundamentals resulted in multiple-notch ratings downgrades for certain issuers.

 

 

The Trust’s shorter duration profile and exposure to bonds maturing inside of five years was a drag on performance at a time in which longer-term bonds outpaced shorter-term issues. (Duration is a measure of interest-rate sensitivity.) The Trust’s more-seasoned holdings, while producing generous yields compared to current market rates, also detracted. The prices of many of these investments declined due to the premium amortization that occurred as the bonds approached their first call dates. (A call is when an issuer redeems a bond prior to its maturity date; premium is amount by which a bond trades above its $100 par value.)

 

 

Reinvestment was a drag on performance, as the proceeds of mature or called bonds were reinvested at much lower prevailing rates.

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, 2016   


     BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      10/31/16      4/30/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 16.27       $ 16.14         0.81    $ 17.01       $ 15.90   

Net Asset Value

   $ 16.06       $ 16.27         (1.29 )%     $ 16.35       $ 16.06   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   10/31/16     4/30/16  

Utilities

    17     17

Transportation

    16        15   

County/City/Special District/School District

    15        14   

State

    13        13   

Health

    13        12   

Education

    11        10   

Corporate

    9        12   

Tobacco

    4        4   

Housing

    2        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 adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2016

    1

2017

    5   

2018

    5   

2019

    19   

2020

    50   

 

  3   

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

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/16     4/30/16  

AAA/Aaa

    4     6

AA/Aa

    30        25   

A

    33        37   

BBB/Baa

    17        19   

BB/Ba

    3        4   

B

    4          

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 adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 6% and 4%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2016    11


Trust Summary as of October 31, 2016    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, or deemed to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser, 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, 2016 ($14.68)1

   5.81%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.27%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0711

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8532

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20164

   40%

 

  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, 2016 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV  

BFK1,2

    (2.22 )%      1.49

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3

    (3.09 )%      1.30

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2  

The Trust moved from a premium to NAV to a discount during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3   

Average return.

 

      Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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

 

 

The U.S. municipal bond market delivered modest gains in the period, with the bulk of the positive return occurring in May and June. During these two months, bond yields fell sharply (as prices rose) in reaction to the highly accommodative policies of the world’s central banks and the prospect of the Fed maintaining a gradual, data-dependent approach to raising rates. In the latter part of the period, however, the market gave back some ground as accelerating growth indicated an increased likelihood that the Fed would in fact start to raise rates before year end. Despite this headwind, the tax-exempt market closed in positive territory due to the combination of its attractive yields, a favorable supply-and-demand picture, and the continued health of state and local finances.

 

 

The Trust’s positions in lower-rated investment-grade securities generally made the largest contributions to performance, as elevated investor risk appetites led to robust demand for higher-yielding issues. Holdings in bonds with maturities of 20 years in longer also aided performance given that longer-term debt benefited from both stronger price performance and higher income relative to shorter-dated securities. At the sector level, the Trust was helped by its positions in transportation, utilities and local tax-backed issues.

 

 

The Trust’s more-seasoned holdings, while producing generous yields compared to current market rates, detracted from performance. The prices of many of these investments declined due to the premium amortization that occurred as the bonds approached their first call dates. (A call is when an issuer redeems a bond prior to its maturity date; premium is amount by which a bond trades above its $100 par value.)

 

 

The Trust utilized U.S. Treasury futures contracts to manage exposure to a potential rise in interest rates, and its tactical shifts in this area contributed to the Trust’s six-month results.

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, 2016   


     BlackRock Municipal Income Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              

 

     

10/31/16

     4/30/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 14.68       $ 15.44         (4.92 )%     $ 16.02       $ 14.34   

Net Asset Value

   $ 15.00       $ 15.21 1        (1.38 )%     $ 15.64       $ 14.97   

 

  1   

The net asset value does not reflect adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and therefore differs from amount reported in the Financial Highlights.

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   10/31/16     4/30/16  

Transportation

    21     21

Utilities

    15        15   

Health

    14        14   

County/City/Special District/School District

    14        12   

State

    11        11   

Education

    11        10   

Corporate

    7        11   

Tobacco

    7        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 adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2016

    4

2017

    4   

2018

    3   

2019

    17   

2020

    13   

 

  3   

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

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1  

10/31/16

    4/30/16  

AAA/Aaa

    7     8

AA/Aa

    44        41   

A

    20        21   

BBB/Baa

    17        16   

BB/Ba

    4        4   

B

    2        1   

N/R2

    6        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 adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade each represents 2% of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2016    13


Trust Summary as of October 31, 2016    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 securities that are investment grade, or deemed to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser, 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, 2016 ($14.25)1

   5.47%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.66%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.065

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.780

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20164

   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, 2016 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV  

BSD1,2

    (2.59 )%      1.58

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Trusts (Leveraged)3

    (3.09 )%      1.30

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2  

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.

 

  3   

Average return.

 

      Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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

 

 

The U.S. municipal bond market delivered modest gains in the period, with the bulk of the positive return occurring in May and June. During these two months, bond yields fell sharply (as prices rose) in reaction to the highly accommodative policies of the world’s central banks and the prospect of the Fed maintaining a gradual, data-dependent approach to raising rates. In the latter part of the period, however, the market gave back some ground as accelerating growth indicated an increased likelihood that the Fed would in fact start to raise rates before year end. Despite this headwind, the tax-exempt market closed in positive territory due to the combination of its attractive yields, a favorable supply-and-demand picture, and the continued health of state and local finances.

 

 

The Trust’s position in longer-dated securities, particularly those with maturities of 25 years and above, was a positive for performance given the relative strength in longer-term issues. The Trust was also aided by its positions in bonds rated A and BBB, as higher-yielding, lower-quality markets segments generally outperformed higher-quality credits.

 

 

At the sector level, exposure to transportation, corporate-backed, and utilities issues were the largest contributors to performance.

 

 

During the period, the use of leverage helped augment the Fund’s returns. The Trust utilized U.S. Treasury futures contracts to manage exposure to a potential rise in interest rates, and its tactical shifts in this area contributed to the Trust’s six-month results.

 

 

Holdings in short and intermediate maturities detracted from performance, as yields rose on that part of the curve. Pre-refunded securities, which fall into this range, detracted relative to longer-dated bonds.

 

 

The Trust’s more-seasoned holdings, while producing generous yields compared to current market rates, also detracted. The prices of many of these investments declined due to the premium amortization that occurred as the bonds approached their first call dates. (A call is when an issuer redeems a bond prior to its maturity date; premium is amount by which a bond trades above its $100 par value.)

 

 

The Trust’s yield declined during the period, as the proceeds of called bonds were reinvested at much lower prevailing rates.

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, 2016   


     BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              

 

     

10/31/16

     4/30/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 14.25       $ 15.02         (5.13 )%     $ 15.98       $ 13.66   

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.88       $ 15.04         (1.06 )%     $ 15.50       $ 14.86   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation  

10/31/16

    4/30/16  

Transportation

    23     24

Health

    20        18   

Utilities

    12        14   

Education

    11        11   

County/City/Special District/School District

    11        10   

State

    10        9   

Corporate

    7        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 adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector subclassifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2016

    5

2017

    4   

2018

    6   

2019

    17   

2020

    12   

 

  3   

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

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1  

10/31/16

    4/30/16  

AAA/Aaa

    8     9

AA/Aa

    42        41   

A

    23        25   

BBB/Baa

    13        11   

BB/Ba

    4        4   

B

    2        1   

N/R2

    8        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 adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade each represents 2% of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2016    15


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 1.9%

    

City of Birmingham Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Children’s Hospital (AGC),
6.00%, 6/01/19 (a)

   $ 1,745      $ 1,966,231   

UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Refunding RB,
Series B, 3.50%, 9/01/39 (b)

     3,560        3,488,444   
    

 

 

 
               5,454,675   

Arizona — 8.0%

    

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

     3,300        3,603,138   

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

     455        481,190   

County of Maricopa Industrial Development Authority, Refunding RB, Banner Health Obligation
Group (b):

    

3.25%, 1/01/37

     2,895        2,762,756   

4.00%, 1/01/38

     2,000        2,100,240   

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

     3,750        4,216,125   

Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior:

    

5.00%, 12/01/32

     1,035        1,247,423   

5.00%, 12/01/37

     4,585        5,497,232   

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

     750        856,343   

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

     1,600        1,945,072   
    

 

 

 
               22,709,519   

Arkansas — 3.2%

    

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

     1,355        1,458,658   

City of Fort Smith Arkansas Water & Sewer Revenue, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 10/01/40

     1,850        1,968,418   

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

     1,800        2,056,518   

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

     2,955        3,147,607   

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

     465        530,230   
    

 

 

 
               9,161,431   

California — 18.1%

    

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health:

    

Series A, 3.25%, 11/15/36

     1,230        1,224,600   

Series B, 5.88%, 8/15/31

     2,300        2,684,031   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health System West, Series A, 3.00%, 3/01/39

     1,130        1,028,153   

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

     3,330        3,536,693   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/56 (c)

     705        786,505   

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

     1,500        1,598,070   

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

     3,000        3,496,350   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

    

Dinuba California Unified School District, GO, Election of 2006 (AGM), 5.75%, 8/01/19 (a)

   $ 535      $ 604,871   

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

     2,475        2,497,448   

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

     12,000        5,235,600   

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

    

0.00%, 8/01/30 (e)

     2,270        1,495,136   

0.00%, 8/01/33 (e)

     4,250        1,704,250   

0.00%, 8/01/39 (d)

     3,000        2,778,150   

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

     4,200        4,773,258   

State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purposes:

    

5.00%, 2/01/38

     2,000        2,321,460   

4.00%, 10/01/44

     2,520        2,690,856   

State of California, GO, Various Purposes:

    

5.75%, 4/01/31

     3,000        3,331,200   

6.00%, 3/01/33

     2,270        2,634,812   

6.50%, 4/01/33

     2,900        3,275,405   

5.50%, 3/01/40

     3,650        4,144,830   
    

 

 

 
               51,841,678   

Colorado — 0.3%

    

Park Creek Metropolitan District, Refunding RB, Senior Limited Property Tax (AGM),
6.00%, 12/01/20 (a)

     750        892,860   

Connecticut — 1.2%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

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

     950        1,042,540   

Trinity Health Corp., 3.25%, 12/01/36

     150        150,120   

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Refunding RB, Thirty Second,
Series B,
4.00%, 8/01/36

     1,980        2,160,239   
    

 

 

 
               3,352,899   

Delaware — 2.5%

    

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

     1,800        1,986,894   

Delaware Transportation Authority, RB:

    

5.00%, 6/01/45

     3,000        3,478,080   

5.00%, 6/01/55

     1,430        1,621,820   
    

 

 

 
               7,086,794   

Florida — 6.1%

    

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

     900        916,596   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB:

    

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

     5,000        2,793,550   
 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

 

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

 

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 (e)

   $ 15,375      $ 8,228,239   

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

     3,000        3,656,670   

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

     1,390        1,602,100   

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

     200        215,760   
    

 

 

 
               17,412,915   

Hawaii — 0.2%

    

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

     600        660,816   

Idaho — 1.2%

    

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

     3,000        3,402,780   

Illinois — 8.4%

    

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

     5,000        5,728,950   

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

     2,400        2,510,496   

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

     1,735        1,926,475   

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

     1,000        1,103,840   

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

     1,200        1,366,572   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

OSF Heallthcare System, 6.00%, 5/15/20 (a)

     955        1,115,717   

OSF Heallthcare System, 6.00%, 5/15/39

     535        608,150   

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

     1,500        1,625,850   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

6.25%, 6/01/24

     5,000        5,057,050   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     1,700        1,996,225   

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

     1,000        1,034,950   
    

 

 

 
               24,074,275   

Iowa — 1.4%

    

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

    

Drake University Project, 3.00%, 4/01/34

     1,000        1,003,220   

Upper Iowa University Project,
5.75%, 9/01/20 (a)

     965        1,129,648   

Upper Iowa University Project,
6.00%, 9/01/20 (a)

     1,500        1,769,955   
    

 

 

 
               3,902,823   

Kansas — 3.5%

    

County of Johnson Unified School District No. 512 Shawnee Mission, GO, Refunding Series B,
3.00%, 10/01/37

     1,940        1,859,315   

County of Seward Kansas Unified School District No. 480, GO, Refunding,
5.00%, 9/01/22 (a)

     6,000        6,812,760   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Sisters Leavenworth:

    

5.00%, 1/01/20 (a)

     1,005        1,126,303   

5.00%, 1/01/28

     150        165,146   
    

 

 

 
               9,963,524   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Kentucky — 5.7%

    

County of Louisville & Jefferson Kentucky Metropolitan Government, Refunding RB, Norton Healthcare, Inc.,
4.00%, 10/01/35

   $ 2,100      $ 2,239,902   

Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Refunding RB, Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.,
4.00%, 5/01/35

     875        931,954   

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

     3,400        3,841,184   

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

     8,500        7,129,885   

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

    

0.00%, 7/01/34

     1,000        868,360   

0.00%, 7/01/39

     1,395        1,183,336   
    

 

 

 
               16,194,621   

Louisiana — 2.0%

    

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

     1,790        2,028,840   

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

     1,565        1,810,924   

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

     600        687,240   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Refunding RB,
4.00%, 11/01/45

     1,040        1,059,708   
    

 

 

 
               5,586,712   

Maryland — 0.8%

    

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

    

5.13%, 7/01/36

     260        269,280   

5.25%, 7/01/44

     260        268,811   

County of Montgomery Maryland, RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/45

     1,500        1,771,515   
    

 

 

 
               2,309,606   

Massachusetts — 1.7%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Issue, Series N,
5.00%, 12/01/46

     625        728,912   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB:

    

Emmanuel College Issue, Series A,
4.00%, 10/01/46

     1,380        1,395,760   

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

     600        669,558   

WGBH Educational Foundation Issue,
3.00%, 1/01/42

     2,280        2,132,393   
    

 

 

 
               4,926,623   

Michigan — 3.6%

    

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

     360        387,141   

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Henry Ford Health System, 4.00%, 11/15/46

     2,305        2,322,057   

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program Series, 6.25%, 10/15/38

     60        65,803   

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

     4,150        4,370,531   
 

 

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  

Michigan (continued)

    

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

   $ 2,750      $ 3,118,445   
    

 

 

 
               10,263,977   

Minnesota — 2.1%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series B (AGC), 6.50%, 11/15/38

     1,905        2,094,033   

City of St. Cloud Minnesota, Refunding RB, CentraCare Health System, Series A, 3.25%, 5/01/39

     695        684,075   

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, College of St. Benedict, Series 8-K:

    

5.00%, 3/01/37

     1,055        1,218,187   

4.00%, 3/01/43

     615        646,789   

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, University of St. Thomas,
Series 8-L, 4.00%, 4/01/39

     620        669,464   

Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, RB,
4.00%, 10/01/41

     710        764,180   
    

 

 

 
               6,076,728   

Mississippi — 2.0%

    

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

     600        680,562   

Mississippi Development Bank, RB, Special Obligation:

    

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

     1,910        2,107,608   

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

     2,655        2,921,270   
    

 

 

 
               5,709,440   

Missouri — 2.1%

    

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

     1,350        1,471,230   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB:

    

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

     500        572,950   

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

     480        517,838   

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

     750        851,573   

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

     700        731,941   

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

     1,500        1,718,340   
    

 

 

 
               5,863,872   

Montana — 0.1%

    

County of Gallatin School District No 7 Bozeman, GO, 3.00%, 6/01/36

     265        264,918   

Nebraska — 4.9%

    

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

     900        1,006,875   

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

     600        677,868   

County of Sarpy Hospital Authority No. 1, Refunding RB, Nebraska Medicine, 3.00%, 5/15/46

     3,075        2,741,116   

Gretna Public Schools, GO, Refunding School Building,
3.00%, 12/15/39

     1,480        1,393,864   

Lincoln Airport Authority, Refunding RB,
Series A, 4.00%, 7/01/40

     780        840,349   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Nebraska (continued)

    

Nebraska Public Power District, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/32

   $ 2,535      $ 2,940,245   

4.00%, 1/01/44

     600        631,146   

Public Power Generation Agency, Refunding RB:

    

3.13%, 1/01/35

     1,845        1,766,680   

3.25%, 1/01/36

     2,075        2,005,882   
    

 

 

 
               14,004,025   

Nevada — 0.9%

    

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

     1,500        1,621,110   

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

     1,065        1,066,778   
    

 

 

 
               2,687,888   

New Hampshire — 0.8%

    

New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority Act, Refunding RB, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, 3.50%, 10/01/34 (b)

     2,315        2,269,603   

New Jersey — 9.5%

    

Atlantic County Improvement Authority, RB, Stockton University Atlantic City, Series A, 4.00%, 7/01/46

     3,000        3,112,020   

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

     1,510        59,419   

New Jersey EDA, RB, AMT:

    

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

     1,335        1,484,306   

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

     990        1,133,946   

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

     300        338,760   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

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

     1,150        1,196,770   

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

     1,225        1,424,638   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group,
4.00%, 7/01/43 (b)

     3,735        3,846,639   

St. Barnabas Health Care System, Series A,
4.63%, 7/01/21 (a)

     770        890,467   

St. Barnabas Health Care System, Series A,
5.63%, 7/01/21 (a)

     2,560        3,076,429   

St. Barnabas Health Care, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/25

     500        581,290   

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

     50        51,560   

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

     2,780        3,208,259   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

CAB, Transportation System, Series A,
0.00%, 12/15/35 (e)

     1,600        665,552   

Federal Highway Reimbursement Revenue Notes,
Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/30 (b)

     1,915        1,992,634   

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

     1,850        1,994,374   

Transportation Program, Series AA,
5.00%, 6/15/45

     1,350        1,462,941   

Transportation Program, Series AA,
5.00%, 6/15/46

     600        649,734   
    

 

 

 
               27,169,738   
 

 

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  

New Mexico — 0.3%

    

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

   $ 680      $ 787,923   

New York — 7.8%

    

City of New York New York, GO, Fiscal 2014, Sub-Series A-1, 5.00%, 8/01/35

     2,380        2,784,433   

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

    

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

     1,100        1,107,524   

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

     300        332,670   

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB:

    

Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A,
6.25%, 6/01/41 (c)

     1,400        1,469,230   

Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through,
4.00%, 6/01/51

     1,000        956,280   

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

     1,825        1,823,540   

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

     500        506,255   

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

     2,475        2,712,402   

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

     3,495        4,178,133   

MTA Hudson Rail Yards Trust Obligations, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/56

     1,365        1,542,354   

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        1,396,213   

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

     640        727,590   

New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding RB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT:

    

5.00%, 8/01/26

     525        573,668   

5.00%, 8/01/31

     1,380        1,473,095   

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

     600        609,252   
    

 

 

 
               22,192,639   

North Carolina — 1.3%

    

City of Durham North Carolina Water & Sewer Utility System Revenue, Refunding RB, 3.00%, 8/01/40

     1,230        1,175,412   

City of Raleigh North Carolina Combined Enterprise System Revenue, Refunding RB, Series B,
3.00%, 3/01/37 (b)

     2,110        2,071,957   

County of Pitt North Carolina, Refunding RB, Series B,
3.00%, 4/01/33 (b)

     615        601,550   
    

 

 

 
               3,848,919   

North Dakota — 0.6%

    

City of Fargo North Dakota, GO, Series D,
4.00%, 5/01/37

     795        851,787   

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

     720        842,724   
    

 

 

 
               1,694,511   

Ohio — 1.1%

    

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

     3,000        3,138,960   

Oklahoma — 4.3%

    

Edmond Public Works Authority, RB, 4.00%, 7/01/41

     1,540        1,648,308   

Norman Regional Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 9/01/37 (b)

     6,000        6,077,580   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Oklahoma (continued)

    

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 10/01/36

   $ 800      $ 919,624   

5.00%, 10/01/39

     280        319,990   

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, RB, State System of Higher Education Master Real Property, Series F, 4.00%, 6/01/36

     1,080        1,164,683   

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

     570        606,149   

Oklahoma Water Resources Board, RB, Clean Water Program, 4.00%, 4/01/40

     1,475        1,601,112   
    

 

 

 
               12,337,446   

Oregon — 4.0%

    

County of Deschutes Hospital Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, St.Charles Health System, Inc.,
Series A, 4.00%, 1/01/46

     965        1,007,141   

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

     1,500        671,100   

Klamath Falls Intercommunity Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Sky Lakes Medical Center Project:

    

3.00%, 9/01/35

     1,130        1,052,516   

3.00%, 9/01/41

     950        856,919   

Oregon Health & Science University, RB, Series A,
5.75%, 7/01/19 (a)

     1,250        1,404,425   

Oregon Health & Science University, Refunding RB, Series B, 4.00%, 7/01/46

     925        1,001,285   

State of Oregon Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Legacy Health Project, Series A,
4.00%, 6/01/41 (b)

     2,610        2,691,615   

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

     2,485        2,858,172   
    

 

 

 
               11,543,173   

Pennsylvania — 3.9%

    

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

     2,535        2,457,125   

Delaware River Port Authority, RB:

    

4.50%, 1/01/32

     3,000        3,360,000   

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

     3,640        4,036,068   

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

     500        349,765   

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

     810        890,158   
    

 

 

 
               11,093,116   

Rhode Island — 5.2%

    

Rhode Island Commerce Corp., RB, Airport Corporation:

    

5.00%, 7/01/41

     430        492,746   

5.00%, 7/01/46

     540        615,908   

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., RB:

    

Higher Educational Facility, Series B,
4.00%, 9/15/33 (b)

     675        733,489   

Higher Educational Facility, Series B,
4.00%, 9/15/35 (b)

     350        376,911   

Hospital Financing, LifeSpan Obligation, Series A (AGC), 7.00%, 5/15/19 (a)

     3,000        3,449,130   

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/40

     3,345        3,884,247   

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

     1,330        1,442,997   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/40

     1,000        1,077,290   

Series B, 4.50%, 6/01/45

     2,725        2,823,073   
    

 

 

 
               14,895,791   
 

 

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  

South Dakota — 1.0%

    

Dakota Valley School District No. 61-8, GO, Refunding, 3.00%, 7/15/39

   $ 3,080      $ 2,955,014   

Tennessee — 4.6%

    

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

     2,945        3,304,820   

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

     875        977,226   

County of Knox Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, RB, University Health System, Inc.,
4.00%, 9/01/40 (b)

     3,385        3,409,406   

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

    

5.25%, 11/01/27

     1,135        1,261,700   

5.38%, 11/01/28

     1,000        1,117,790   

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

     1,200        1,313,256   

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/40

     1,075        1,249,311   

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board, Refunding RB, Lipscomb University Project, Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/45

     360        410,739   
    

 

 

 
               13,044,248   

Texas — 6.7%

    

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

     5,000        1,926,300   

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

     2,200        2,459,622   

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

     16,780        6,953,632   

Leander ISD, GO, Refunding, Go, Refunding, CAB, Series D, 0.00%, 8/15/35 (e)

     6,000        2,953,260   

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

     1,140        1,341,199   

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

     3,000        3,539,310   
    

 

 

 
               19,173,323   

Utah — 0.2%

    

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

     600        623,928   

Vermont — 1.6%

    

University of Vermont & State Agricultural College, Refunding RB:

    

4.00%, 10/01/37

     1,860        2,014,715   

4.00%, 10/01/43

     1,385        1,476,064   

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

     950        998,573   
    

 

 

 
               4,489,352   

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        2,043,118   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Washington — 0.8%

    

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

   $ 2,100      $ 2,389,149   

West Virginia — 1.0%

    

County of Berkeley Public Service Sewer District, Refunding RB, (BAM):

    

5.00%, 6/01/36

     615        707,373   

3.25%, 6/01/41

     615        602,356   

3.38%, 6/01/46

     920        919,945   

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, West Virginia United Health System Obligated Group, 3.00%, 6/01/36

     615        579,182   
    

 

 

 
               2,808,856   

Wisconsin — 2.1%

    

Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, National Gypsum Co., AMT, 4.00%, 8/01/35

     435        436,375   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.,
4.00%, 12/01/46

     955        1,004,889   

The Monroe Clinic, Inc., 3.00%, 2/15/35

     1,690        1,605,094   

The Monroe Clinic, Inc., 4.00%, 2/15/38

     1,230        1,286,568   

WPPI Energy Power Supply Systems, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,330        1,532,559   
    

 

 

 
               5,865,485   
Total Municipal Bonds — 139.4%              398,169,691   
    
                  

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (i)

 

California — 1.8%

    

State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purposes, (NPFGC) (a):

    

5.00%, 6/01/17

     3,070        3,147,610   

5.00%, 6/01/17

     1,930        1,978,790   
    

 

 

 
               5,126,400   

Colorado — 2.0%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health, Series C-7 (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/18 (a)

     5,250        5,575,710   

Connecticut — 1.6%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group,
5.00%, 12/01/45

     3,902        4,515,585   

Georgia — 2.4%

    

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

     5,997        6,988,840   

Minnesota — 2.0%

    

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

     5,000        5,810,339   

Nebraska — 1.0%

    

County of Sarpy Hospital Authority No. 1, Refunding RB, Nebraska Medicine, 4.00%, 5/15/51

     2,761        2,860,322   

New Jersey — 1.1%

    

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

     2,861        3,135,134   

New York — 9.0%

    

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

     1,600        1,759,808   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (i)

  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New York (continued)

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, RB, Water & Sewer System, Fiscal 2009, Series A:

    

5.75%, 6/15/18 (a)

   $      159      $ 170,675   

5.75%, 6/15/40

     531        570,812   

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        4,633,511   

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

     810        900,607   

Series A, 4.75%, 6/15/17 (a)

     754        772,248   

Series A, 4.75%, 6/15/30

     3,246        3,325,032   

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

     1,750        2,044,502   

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

     4,500        5,251,389   

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

     3,359        3,588,631   

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

     2,360        2,758,958   
    

 

 

 
               25,776,173   

Ohio — 1.6%

    

County of Montgomery Ohio, RB, Catholic Health,
Series C-1 (AGM), 5.00%, 4/28/18 (a)

     1,740        1,846,575   

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

     2,600        2,725,320   
    

 

 

 
               4,571,895   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (i)

  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Texas — 1.0%

    

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

   $ 2,380      $ 2,750,519   

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts — 23.5%

             67,110,917   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $423,809,108) — 162.9%
             465,280,608   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities — 2.5%        
Shares
        

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.44% (k)(l)

     7,277,153        7,277,881   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $7,277,447) — 2.5%
             7,277,881   
Total Investments (Cost — $431,086,555) — 165.4%        472,558,489   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (8.3)%        (23,825,484

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (13.0)%

   

    (37,194,475

VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (44.1)%

  

    (125,900,000
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

  

  $ 285,638,530   
    

 

 

 
 
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)   When-issued security.

 

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

 

(d)   Step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate as of period end.

 

(e)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

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

 

(g)   Non-income producing security.

 

(h)   Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default.

 

(i)   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 of municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts.

 

(j)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between February 15, 2019 to June 15, 2019, is $3,148,884. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(k)   During the period ended October 31, 2016, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2016
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2016
       Value at
October 31,
2016
       Income        Capital
Gain
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

       1,080,099           6,197,054           7,277,153         $ 7,277,881         $ 9,040         $ 3,766   

 

(l)   Current yield as of period end.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Contracts
Short
    Issue    Expiration    Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
        
  (40   10-Year U.S. Treasury Note    December 2016      $5,185,000      $ 73,185     
  (60   Long U.S. Treasury Bond    December 2016      $9,763,125        369,288     
  (11   Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond    December 2016      $1,935,313        101,064           
  Total              $ 543,537     
         

 

 

 

 

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  

Futures contracts

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation1

                                  $ 543,537               $ 543,537   

1   Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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, 2016, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

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

Futures contracts

                                   $ 350,564               $ 350,564   
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                        

Futures contracts

                     —–               $ 392,311               $ 392,311   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
Futures contracts:     

Average notional value of contracts — long

     $ 241,880 1 

Average notional value of contracts — short

     $ 18,978,531   

1   Actual amounts for the period are shown due to limited outstanding derivative financial instruments as of each quarter.

      

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

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

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

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

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 465,280,608                   $ 465,280,608   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 7,277,881                               7,277,881   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 7,277,881         $ 465,280,608                   $ 472,558,489   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                
Derivative Financial Instruments2                                         

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 543,537                             $ 543,537   

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

       

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

       

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN)

 

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

  $ 330,050                             $ 330,050   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (37,123,627                  (37,123,627

VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value

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

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 330,050         $ (163,023,627                $ (162,693,577
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2016, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2016    23


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust  (BTA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 2.0%

    

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

   $ 515      $ 517,837   

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

     1,655        1,967,133   

Lower Alabama Gas District, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 9/01/46

     720        904,925   
    

 

 

 
        3,389,895   

Arizona — 3.0%

    

City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, RB, Series A:

    

Facility, Eagle College Preparatory Project, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     870        907,845   

Great Hearts Academies Project, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     1,000        1,099,350   

Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, 5.00%, 7/01/46 (a)

     1,255        1,284,053   

City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series A (b):

    

5.00%, 7/01/35

     125        133,600   

5.00%, 7/01/46

     135        142,771   

County of Maricopa Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Banner Health, Series A, 4.00%, 1/01/36 (a)

     605        638,505   

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

     725        869,246   
    

 

 

 
        5,075,370   

California — 13.4%

    

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

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

     385        428,035   

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

     1,040        1,213,399   

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

     680        760,056   

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

    

5.25%, 8/15/39

     70        81,022   

5.25%, 8/15/49

     175        201,243   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/56 (b)

     2,060        2,298,157   

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

    

Senior, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     2,045        2,300,523   

5.25%, 5/15/39

     270        297,051   

City of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/19 (c)

     3,225        3,606,969   

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

     165        205,051   

County of California Tobacco Securitization Agency, RB, Asset-Backed, Los Angeles County Securitization Corp.:

    

5.70%, 6/01/46

     1,000        1,025,890   

5.60%, 6/01/36

     2,000        2,051,760   

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project,
0.00%, 8/01/31 (b)(d)

     1,265        587,529   

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

     3,725        1,670,961   

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

     2,000        2,258,900   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

    

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

    

Series I, 5.00%, 11/01/38

   $ 355      $ 418,407   

Sub-Series I-1, 6.38%, 11/01/19 (c)

     400        463,728   

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Senior Series A-1:

    

5.00%, 6/01/37

     2,140        2,114,705   

5.13%, 6/01/46

     1,005        979,121   
    

 

 

 
        22,962,507   

Colorado — 4.2%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

6.13%, 12/01/45 (b)

     160        174,223   

6.25%, 12/01/50 (b)

     520        566,805   

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     3,940        4,304,647   

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

     1,200        1,206,708   

Table Mountain Metropolitan District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/45

     1,000        1,012,040   
    

 

 

 
        7,264,423   

Connecticut — 0.5%

    

Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Refunding RB, Public Improvement, Priority Distribution, Series C, 6.25%, 2/01/30 (b)

     860        888,681   

Delaware — 2.3%

    

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

     750        827,873   

Delaware Transportation Authority, RB, 5.00%, 6/01/55

     580        657,801   

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

     2,240        2,415,459   
    

 

 

 
        3,901,133   

District of Columbia — 1.4%

    

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

     260        309,569   

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

     750        848,752   

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

    

5.00%, 10/01/39

     170        186,048   

5.25%, 10/01/44

     1,000        1,098,110   
    

 

 

 
        2,442,479   

Florida — 4.1%

    

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

     545        617,937   

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

     1,950        2,200,497   

Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, Special Assessment Bonds, Village of Lakewood Ranch Sector Projects:

    

4.00%, 5/01/21

     100        101,986   

4.25%, 5/01/26

     100        102,031   

5.00%, 5/01/36

     215        221,693   

5.13%, 5/01/46

     430        445,510   

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

     1,080        1,385,370   

Tolomato Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds:

    

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

     95        76,777   

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

     225        136,024   
 

 

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  

Florida (continued)

    

Tolomato Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds (continued):

    

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

   $ 120      $ 53,807   

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

     310        164,201   

Series A1, 6.65%, 5/01/40

     340        341,278   

Tolomato Community Development District:

    

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

     505        315,711   

Series 1, 6.65%, 5/01/40 (f)(g)

     15        15,222   

Series 3, 6.61%, 5/01/40 (f)(g)

     340        3   

Series 3, 6.65%, 5/01/40 (f)(g)

     275        3   

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

     815        902,816   
    

 

 

 
        7,080,866   

Georgia — 0.5%

    

County of Clarke Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. Project, Series A, 3.50%, 7/01/36 (a)

     550        537,741   

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

     240        288,595   
    

 

 

 
        826,336   

Guam — 0.8%

    

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, RB, Water & Wastewater System, 5.50%, 7/01/43

     1,065        1,209,595   

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

     165        179,900   
    

 

 

 
        1,389,495   

Illinois — 10.1%

    

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

     2,500        2,883,750   

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

     1,090        1,134,799   

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

     360        397,382   

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

     1,000        1,094,130   

City of Springfield Illinois Electric Revenue, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 3/01/40

     2,000        2,281,840   

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

     350        396,382   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Advocate Health Care Network:

    

5.38%, 4/01/19 (c)

     870        960,758   

5.38%, 4/01/44

     975        1,051,996   

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

     550        620,526   

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

     815        930,241   

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

    

Refunding Bonds, Series B-2, 5.25%, 6/15/50

     1,000        1,055,520   

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

     1,790        1,906,243   

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

     625        653,144   

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

     745        771,038   

State of Illinois, RB, Build Illinois, Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/19 (c)

     215        238,545   

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

    

5.00%, 4/01/39

     390        435,193   

5.00%, 4/01/44

     475        528,057   
    

 

 

 
        17,339,544   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Indiana — 5.4%

    

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

    

6.75%, 1/01/34

   $ 365      $ 448,165   

7.00%, 1/01/44

     885        1,097,524   

City of Vincennes Indiana, Refunding RB, Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village Project, 6.25%, 1/01/29 (b)

     1,185        1,178,494   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

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

     1,285        1,496,640   

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

     160        175,950   

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

     520        568,584   

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

     2,190        2,424,243   

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

     290        319,539   

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

     600        665,622   

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, RB, Series B, 6.00%, 1/01/19 (c)

     350        387,492   

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

     445        512,431   
    

 

 

 
        9,274,684   

Iowa — 2.3%

    

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

    

5.50%, 12/01/22

     830        841,421   

5.25%, 12/01/25

     660        688,373   

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

     610        647,692   

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

     1,765        1,733,707   
    

 

 

 
        3,911,193   

Kentucky — 0.9%

    

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

     440        490,358   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Baptist Life Communities Project, Series S:

    

6.25%, 11/15/46

     300        304,410   

6.38%, 11/15/51

     295        299,643   

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

     565        481,002   
    

 

 

 
        1,575,413   

Louisiana — 3.6%

    

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

    

6.75%, 11/01/32

     2,000        2,101,060   

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

     1,135        1,313,354   

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

    

5.50%, 5/15/30

     350        394,936   

5.25%, 5/15/31

     300        335,817   

5.25%, 5/15/32

     380        431,840   

5.25%, 5/15/33

     415        468,415   

5.25%, 5/15/35

     945        1,065,005   
    

 

 

 
        6,110,427   
 

 

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  

Maine — 0.6%

    

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

   $ 970      $ 1,083,820   

Maryland — 1.0%

    

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

     970        1,068,280   

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

     645        654,475   
    

 

 

 
        1,722,755   

Massachusetts — 5.1%

    

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO, Series E, 4.00%, 4/01/42

     2,070        2,210,201   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB:

    

Boston Medical Center, Series D, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     3,000        3,312,510   

North Hill Communities Issue, Series A, 6.50%, 11/15/43 (b)

     1,000        1,087,570   

Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates, 5.00%, 9/01/45

     2,000        2,144,560   
    

 

 

 
        8,754,841   

Michigan — 1.5%

    

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

     1,970        2,200,411   

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

     410        450,406   
    

 

 

 
        2,650,817   

Minnesota — 0.6%

    

City of Brooklyn Park Minnesota, RB, Athlos Leadership Academy Project, 5.75%, 7/01/46

     180        185,065   

City of Ham Lake Minnesota, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/36

     220        228,881   

5.00%, 7/01/47

     680        699,333   
    

 

 

 
        1,113,279   

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        97,221   

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

     115        127,986   
    

 

 

 
        225,207   

Nebraska — 0.2%

    

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

     285        324,464   

New Jersey — 7.8%

    

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 11/01/22

     2,035        2,184,471   

5.25%, 11/01/39

     475        489,378   

5.25%, 11/01/44

     1,160        1,190,462   

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

     505        521,690   

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

     1,410        1,568,724   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB:

    

Bancroft Neurohealth Project, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/36

     665        680,740   

Cigarette Tax, 5.00%, 6/15/23

     1,250        1,401,337   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

    

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

   $ 785      $ 911,299   

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

     1,215        1,402,171   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

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

     830        894,773   

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

     845        926,078   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series 1A, 5.00%, 6/01/41

     1,295        1,211,537   
    

 

 

 
        13,382,660   

New York — 30.5%

    

City of New York New York Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution, Series HH, 5.00%, 6/15/31

     2,830        3,301,252   

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A:

    

6.25%, 6/01/41 (b)

     900        944,505   

5.00%, 6/01/42

     1,505        1,460,136   

5.00%, 6/01/45

     555        539,837   

County of Dutchess New York IDA, Refunding RB, Bard College Civic Facility, Series A-1, 5.00%, 8/01/46

     1,500        1,384,485   

County of Nassau New York Tobacco Settlement Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A-3, 5.13%, 6/01/46

     550        527,522   

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

     910        909,272   

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

     6,510        7,606,219   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series B:

    

5.25%, 11/15/38

     1,125        1,343,183   

5.25%, 11/15/39

     400        478,184   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Green Bonds, Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/56

     1,325        1,581,454   

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

     6,140        7,165,441   

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        469,127   

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

     2,355        2,649,092   

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

     160        181,898   

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

     395        456,284   

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

     2,220        2,604,349   

New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding RB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT:

    

5.00%, 8/01/26

     780        852,306   

5.00%, 8/01/31