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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 811-07156

 

Name of Fund:   BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund (MFT)
Fund Address:   100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock MuniYield

Investment Quality Fund, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055

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

Date of fiscal year end: 07/31/2013

Date of reporting period: 01/31/2013


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JANUARY 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)

 

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BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC)

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MUJ)

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund (MFT)

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (MIY)

BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MJI)

BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA)

 

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


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      Page  

Dear Shareholder

     3   

Semi-Annual Report:

  

The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging

     4   

Derivative Financial Instruments

     4   

Municipal Market Overview

     5   

Fund Summaries

     6   

Financial Statements:

  

Schedules of Investments

     18   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     45   

Statements of Operations

     46   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     47   

Statements of Cash Flows

     49   

Financial Highlights

     50   

Notes to Financial Statements

     56   

Officers and Directors

     65   

Additional Information

     66   

 

                
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Dear Shareholder

 

Financial markets have substantially improved over the past year, providing investors with considerable relief compared to where things were during the global turmoil seen in 2011. Despite a number of headwinds, higher-risk asset classes boasted strong returns as investors sought meaningful yields in the ongoing low-interest-rate environment.

Rising investor confidence drove equity markets higher in early 2012, while climbing US Treasury yields pressured higher-quality fixed income assets. The second quarter, however, brought a market reversal as Europe’s debt crisis boiled over once again. Political instability in Greece and severe deficit and liquidity problems in Spain raised the specter of a euro collapse. Alongside the drama in Europe, investors were discouraged by gloomy economic reports from various parts of the world. A slowdown in China, a key powerhouse for global growth, emerged as a particular concern. But as the outlook for the global economy worsened, investors grew increasingly optimistic that the world’s largest central banks would soon intervene to stimulate growth. This theme, along with the European Central Bank’s (“ECB’s”) firm commitment to preserve the euro currency bloc, drove most asset classes higher through the summer. Policy relief came in early September, when the ECB announced its decision to support the eurozone’s troubled peripheral countries with unlimited purchases of short term sovereign debt. Days later, the US Federal Reserve announced its own much-anticipated stimulus package.

Although financial markets world-wide were buoyed by accommodative monetary policy, risk assets weakened in the fall. Global trade slowed as many European countries fell into recession and growth continued to decelerate in China, where a once-a-decade leadership change compounded uncertainty. In the United States, stocks slid on lackluster corporate earnings reports and market volatility rose during the lead up to the US Presidential election. In the post-election environment, investors grew increasingly concerned over automatic tax increases and spending cuts that had been scheduled to take effect at the beginning of 2013 (known as the “fiscal cliff”). There was widespread fear that the fiscal cliff would push the nation into recession unless politicians could agree upon alternate measures to reduce the deficit before the end of 2012. Worries that bipartisan gridlock would preclude a timely budget deal triggered higher levels of volatility in financial markets around the world in the months leading up to the last day of the year. Ultimately, the United States averted the worst of the fiscal cliff with a last-minute tax deal; however, decisions relating to spending cuts and the debt ceiling continue to weigh on investors’ minds.

Investors shook off the nerve-wracking finale to 2012 and began the New Year with a powerful equity rally. Key indicators signaled broad-based improvements in the world’s major economies, particularly China. In the United States, economic data was mixed, but pointed to a continued recovery. The risk of inflation remained low and the US Federal Reserve showed no signs of curtailing its stimulus programs. Additionally, January saw the return of funds that investors had pulled out of the market in late 2012 amid uncertainty about tax-rate increases ahead of the fiscal cliff deadline. In fixed income markets, rising US Treasuries yields dragged down higher-quality asset classes, while high yield bonds continued to benefit from investor demand for yield in the low-rate environment.

On the whole, riskier asset classes outperformed lower-risk investments for the 6- and 12-month periods ended January 31, 2013. International equities were the strongest performers. US stocks and high yield bonds also generated significant returns. Emerging market equities were particularly volatile, but still posted gains for both the 6- and 12-month periods. US Treasury yields remained low, but experienced increasing volatility in recent months. Rising yields near the end of the period resulted in negative returns for Treasuries and investment-grade bonds for the 6-month period. Tax-exempt municipal bonds, however, benefited from favorable supply-and-demand dynamics. Near-zero short term interest rates continued to keep yields on money market securities near their all-time lows.

While investors continue to face a host of unknowns, we believe new opportunities abound. BlackRock was built to provide the global market insight, breadth of capabilities, unbiased investment advice and deep risk management expertise these times require. We encourage you to visit www.blackrock.com/newworld for more information.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

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“Despite a number of headwinds, higher-risk asset classes boasted strong returns as investors sought meaningful yields in the ongoing low-interest-rate environment.”

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

Total Returns as of January 31, 2013  
    6-month     12-month  

US large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    9.91     16.78

US small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    15.51        15.47   

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

    18.61        17.25   

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    13.11        7.64   

3-month Treasury bill
(BofA Merrill Lynch
3-Month US Treasury
Bill Index)

    0.07        0.11   

US Treasury securities
(BofA Merrill Lynch 10-Year US Treasury Index)

    (2.90     1.28   

US investment grade
bonds (Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index)

    (0.29     2.59   

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

    2.21        5.50   

US high yield bonds

(Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

    7.37        13.87   
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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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging     

 

 

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

To obtain leverage, the Funds issue Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP Shares”) or Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”) (VRDP Shares and VMTP Shares are collectively referred to as “Preferred Shares”). Preferred Shares pay dividends at prevailing short-term interest rates, and the Funds invest the proceeds in long-term municipal bonds. In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of assets to be obtained from leverage, which will be based on short-term interest rates, will normally be lower than the income earned by each Fund on its longer-term portfolio investments. To the extent that the total assets of each Fund (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, each Fund’s shareholders will 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. However, in order to benefit shareholders, the yield curve must be positively sloped; that is, short-term interest rates must be lower than long-term interest rates. If the yield curve becomes negatively sloped, meaning short-term interest rates exceed long-term interest rates, income to shareholders will be lower than if the Funds had not used leverage.

To illustrate these concepts, assume a Fund’s Common Shares capitalization is $100 million and it issues Preferred Shares for an additional $50 million, creating a total value of $150 million available for investment in long-term municipal bonds. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and long-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, the Fund pays dividends on the $50 million of Preferred Shares based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by the Fund with assets received from Preferred Shares issuance earn income based on long-term interest rates. In this case, the dividends paid to holders of Preferred Shares (“Preferred Shareholders”) are significantly lower than the income earned on the Fund’s long-term investments, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.

If short-term interest rates rise, narrowing the differential between short-term and long-term interest rates, the incremental net income pickup will be reduced or eliminated completely. Furthermore, if prevailing short-term interest rates rise above long-term interest rates, the yield curve has a negative slope. In this case, the Fund pays higher short-term interest rates whereas the Fund’s total portfolio earns income based on lower long-term interest rates.

Furthermore, the value of the Funds’ 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 redemption value of the Funds’ Preferred Shares does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Funds’ NAVs positively or negatively in addition to the impact on Fund performance from leverage from Preferred Shares discussed above.

The Funds may also leverage their assets through the use of tender option bond trusts (“TOBs”), as described in Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements. TOB investments generally will provide the Funds with economic benefits in periods of declining short-term interest rates, but expose the Funds to risks during periods of rising short-term interest rates similar to those associated with Preferred Shares issued by the Funds, as described above. Additionally, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into the TOB trust may adversely affect each Fund’s NAV per share.

The use of leverage may enhance opportunities for increased income to the Funds and Common Shareholders, but as described above, it also creates risks as short- or long-term interest rates fluctuate. Leverage also will generally cause greater changes in the Funds’ NAVs, market prices and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. If the income derived from securities purchased with assets received from leverage exceeds the cost of leverage, the Funds’ net income will be greater than if leverage had not been used. Conversely, if the income from the securities purchased is not sufficient to cover the cost of leverage, each Fund’s net income will be less than if leverage had not been used, and therefore the amount available for distribution to Common Shareholders will be reduced. Each Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause a Fund to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit each Fund’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies, such as in the case of certain restrictions imposed by rating agencies that rate the Preferred Shares issued by the Funds. Each Fund will incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by Common Shareholders and may reduce income to the Common Shares.

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Funds are permitted to issue senior securities in the form of equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up to 50% of their total managed assets (each Fund’s total assets less the sum of its accrued liabilities). In addition, each Fund with VRDP or VMTP Shares limits its economic leverage to 45% of its total managed assets. As of January 31, 2013, the Funds had economic leverage from Preferred Shares and/or TOBs as a percentage of their total managed assets as follows:

 

      Percent of
Economic
Leverage
 

MUC

     40

MUJ

     37

MFT

     40

MIY

     37

MJI

     36

MPA

     39

 

Derivative Financial Instruments     

 

The Funds may invest in various derivative financial instruments, including financial futures contracts, as specified in Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements, which may constitute forms of economic leverage. Such derivative financial instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, index and/or market without owning or taking physical custody of securities or to hedge market and/or interest rate risks. Derivative financial instruments involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the derivative financial instrument. The Funds’ ability to use a derivative financial instrument successfully depends on the investment advisor’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of derivative financial instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require a Fund to sell or purchase portfolio investments at inopportune times or for distressed values, may limit the amount of appreciation a Fund can realize on an investment, may result in lower dividends paid to shareholders or may cause a Fund to hold an investment that it might otherwise sell. The Funds’ investments in these instruments are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Municipal Market Overview     

 

For the Reporting Period Ended January 31, 2013      

Municipal bonds delivered strong performance during the reporting period ended January 31, 2013. Market conditions remained favorable even though supply picked up considerably in 2012. As the fiscal situation for municipalities continued to improve, the rate of new issuance came back in line with historical averages. Total new issuance for 2012 was $373 billion, nearly 30% greater than the $288 billion issued in 2011. In the first month of 2013, issuance exceeded market expectations at $26.5 billion, which is roughly 50% higher than January 2012. It is important to note that refunding activity has accounted for a large portion of supply during this period as issuers refinanced their debt at lower interest rates. Refunding issues are easily absorbed by the market because when seasoned bonds are refinanced, issuers re-enter the market via cheaper and predominantly shorter-maturity financing. Investors, in turn, support these new issues with the proceeds from bond maturities or coupon payments.

 

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S&P Municipal Bond Index

Total Returns as of
January 31, 2013
   6 months : +2.21%
12 months : +5.50%

   

Increased supply was met with strong demand during the period as investors were starved for yield in a low-rate environment. Investors poured into municipal bond mutual funds, particularly those with long-duration and high-yield investment mandates as they tend to provide higher levels of income. For the 12 months ended January 31, 2013, municipal bond fund inflows totaled $51.75 billion (according to the Investment Company Institute). Considering the extensive period of significant outflows from late 2010 through mid-2011, these robust inflows are telling of the complete turnaround in confidence and investors’ avid search for yield and income.

Municipal market supply-and-demand technicals typically strengthen considerably upon the conclusion of tax season as net negative supply takes hold (i.e., more bonds are being called and maturing than being issued) and this theme remained intact for 2012. In the spring, a resurgence of concerns about Europe’s financial crisis and weakening US economic data drove municipal bond yields lower and prices higher. In addition to income and capital preservation, investors were drawn to the asset class for its relatively low volatility. As global sentiment improved over the summer, municipal bonds outperformed the more volatile US Treasury market. The months of October and November, typically a period of waning demand and weaker performance, were positive for the municipal market in 2012 as supply-and-demand technicals continued to be strong going into the fourth quarter. Additionally, the perception of higher taxes given the outcome of the US Presidential election provided further support to municipal bond prices in November.

Seasonal year-end selling pressure typically results in elevated volatility in the final month of the year; however, December of 2012 was more volatile than the historical norm due to a partial unwinding of November’s rally coupled with uncertainty around the fiscal cliff (i.e., automatic tax increases and spending cuts that had been scheduled to take effect at the beginning of 2013 unless politicians could agree upon alternate measures to reduce the deficit before the end of 2012). Positive performance in January 2013 was the product of renewed demand in an asset class known for its lower volatility and preservation of earnings as tax rates rise. For the month, municipal bonds significantly outperformed the US Treasury market, where yields rose on an uptick in US economic data. As the period drew to a close, municipal market participants were focused on Washington and the scheduled spending cuts as well as the upcoming tax season.

From January 31, 2012 to January 31, 2013, yields declined by 28 basis points (“bps”) to 2.86% on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds, but rose 14 bps to 1.82% on 10-year bonds and 8 bps to 0.79% on 5-year bonds (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). Overall, the municipal yield curve remained relatively steep, but flattened over the 12-month time period as the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities tightened by 29 bps, while the spread widened in the 2- to 10-year range 13 bps.

The fundamental picture for municipalities continues to improve. Austerity and de-leveraging have been the general themes across the country as states set their budgets, although a small number of states continue to rely on a “kick-the-can” approach to close their budget gaps, using aggressive revenue projections and accounting gimmicks. It has been over two years since the fiscal problems plaguing state and local governments first became highly publicized and the prophecy of widespread defaults across the municipal market has not materialized. BlackRock maintains the view that municipal bond defaults will be minimal and remain in the periphery and the overall market is fundamentally sound. We continue to recognize that careful credit research and security selection remain imperative amid uncertainty in this economic environment.

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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Fund Summary as of January 31, 2013   BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.’s (MUC) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal and California income taxes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and California income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in investment grade municipal obligations with remaining maturities of one year or more at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

 

Performance      

For the six-month period ended January 31, 2013, the Fund returned 4.66% based on market price and 3.71% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 4.12% based on market price and 4.74% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund moved from a discount to NAV to a premium by period end, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV. The Fund’s concentration of holdings within the 20- to 25-year maturity range contributed positively to performance, as rates declined in that segment of the municipal yield curve. Investments in the health, education, transportation and utilities sectors were strong contributors as these segments outperformed the broader tax-exempt market during the period. Positive results also came from purchases of zero-coupon bonds that Fund management had identified as undervalued. In addition, exposure to higher-quality essential service revenue bonds enhanced performance. The Fund did not, however, hold exposure to the tobacco sector, which posted exceptional gains 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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)

  MUC

Initial Offering Date

  February 27, 1998

Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2013 ($16.64)1

  5.70%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

  10.07%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

  $0.0790

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

  $0.9480

Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20134

  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 TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 4.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value      

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

 

        1/31/13        7/31/12        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 16.64         $ 16.36           1.71    $ 18.35         $ 16.09   

Net Asset Value

     $ 16.54         $ 16.41           0.79    $ 16.97         $ 16.17   

The following charts show the sector allocation, credit quality allocation and call/maturity structure of the Fund’s long-term investments:

 

Sector Allocation            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

County/City/Special District/School District

     32     34

Utilities

     25        26   

Education

     14        13   

Transportation

     12        11   

Health

     10        9   

State

     6        7   

Corporate

     1        1  

 

  1   

Representing less than 1% of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 

Credit Quality Allocation2               
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

AAA/Aaa

     13     8

AA/Aa

     71        75   

A

     15        16   

BBB/Baa

     1        1 

Not Rated

            1 3  

 

  2   

Using the higher of Standard & Poor’s (‘‘S&P’s”) or Moody’s Investors Service (‘‘Moody’s”) ratings.

  3   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2012, the market value of these securities was $14,904,825, representing 1% of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 

Call/Maturity Structure4      

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     5

2014

     2   

2015

     12   

2016

     12   

2017

     13   

 

  4   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of January 31, 2013    BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.

 

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.’s (MUJ) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income taxes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in long-term, investment grade municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and New Jersey personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations with remaining maturities of one year or more at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

 

Performance      

For the six-month period ended January 31, 2013, the Fund returned 6.74% based on market price and 2.89% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper New Jersey Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 3.10% based on market price and 3.65% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund moved from a discount to NAV to a premium by period end, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV. The Fund’s positive performance was derived largely from income accrual as well as spread compression (price appreciation) in certain sectors, most notably in health and education. Exposure to capital appreciation bonds (zero coupons) also had a positive impact on results as spreads generally tightened in this segment. Fund performance was negatively impacted by rising interest rates during the period (bond prices fall as rates rise). Exposure to Puerto Rico debt detracted from performance as concerns about credit rating agency downgrades resulted in wider credit spreads (falling prices) for Puerto Rico municipal securities broadly.

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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

  MUJ

Initial Offering Date

  March 11, 1998

Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2013 ($16.68)1

  5.32%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

  9.40%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

  $0.0740

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

  $0.8880

Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20134

  37%

 

1   

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

2   

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

3   

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

4   

Represents VRDP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 4.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value      

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

 

        1/31/13        7/31/12        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 16.68         $ 16.05           3.93    $ 17.35         $ 15.80   

Net Asset Value

     $ 16.57         $ 16.54           0.18    $ 17.08         $ 16.25   

The following charts show the sector allocation, credit quality allocation and call/maturity structure of the Fund’s long-term investments:

 

Sector Allocation            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

State

     29     28

Transportation

     21        21   

Education

     14        15   

County/City/Special District/School District

     11        11   

Health

     11        10   

Utilities

     7        7   

Housing

     5        5   

Corporate

     1        2   

Tobacco

     1        1   

 

Credit Quality Allocation1            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

AAA/Aaa

     10     10

AA/Aa

     44        49   

A

     33        29   

BBB/Baa

     12        11   

Not Rated2

     1        1   

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of January 31, 2013 and July 31, 2012, the market value of these securities was $4,093,160 and $4,204,720, each representing 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 

Call/Maturity Structure3      

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

       5

2014

     5   

2015

     9   

2016

     4   

2017

     8   

 

  3   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of January 31, 2013    BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund

 

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund’s (MFT) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund 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 Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

 

Performance      

For the six-month period ended January 31, 2013, the Fund returned 5.82% based on market price and 4.07% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of 3.22% based on market price and 4.25% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund began the period with a discount to NAV, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV, and ended the period with neither a discount nor a premium. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV. The Fund’s holdings in the health, utilities and transportation sectors contributed positively to performance for the period. Holdings of lower-quality credits in those sectors were the strongest contributors due to strong demand from investors seeking higher-yielding investments in the low interest rate environment. Conversely, exposure to Puerto Rico sales tax bonds had a negative impact on performance as the continued decline of Puerto Rico’s economy and concerns about credit rating agency downgrades resulted in falling prices across all Puerto Rico-issued securities.

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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MFT

Initial Offering Date

   October 30, 1992

Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2013 ($15.94)1

   5.35%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.45%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0710

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8520

Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20134

   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 TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 4.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value      

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

 

        1/31/13        7/31/12        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 15.94         $ 15.47           3.04    $ 16.89         $ 14.92   

Net Asset Value

     $ 15.94         $ 15.73           1.34    $ 16.59         $ 15.48   

The following charts show the sector allocation, credit quality allocation and call/maturity structure of the Fund’s long-term investments:

 

 

Sector Allocation           
     1/31/13     7/31/12  

Transportation

    27     18

Utilities

    19        24   

County/City/Special District/School District

    17        21   

Health

    14        12   

State

    13        15   

Education

    8        8   

Housing

    1        1   

Tobacco

    1        1   
Credit Quality Allocation1          
     1/31/13     7/31/12  

AAA/Aaa

    12     15

AA/Aa

    63        66   

A

    25        17   

BBB/Baa

           1   

Not Rated

           1 2  

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

  2  

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2012, the market value of these securities was $2,511,082, representing 1% of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 

Call/Maturity Structure3      

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

       

2014

       

2015

       1

2016

     2   

2017

     2   

 

  3   

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

 

 

                
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Fund Summary as of January 31, 2013    BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.

 

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.’s (MIY) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal and Michigan income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund 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) and Michigan income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

 

Performance      

For the six-month period ended January 31, 2013, the Fund returned 6.96% based on market price and 3.24% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Michigan Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 5.47% based on market price and 3.27% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund moved from a discount to NAV to a premium by period end, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV. The Fund’s positive performance was derived largely from income accrual as well as spread compression (price appreciation) in certain sectors, most notably in health, education and school districts. Fund performance was negatively impacted by rising interest rates during the period (bond prices fall as rates rise). Exposure to Puerto Rico debt detracted from performance as concerns about credit rating agency downgrades resulted in wider credit spreads (falling prices) for Puerto Rico municipal securities broadly.

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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MIY

Initial Offering Date

   October 30, 1992

Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2013 ($16.69)1

   5.50%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.72%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.07650

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.9180

Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20134

   37%

 

1   

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

2   

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

3   

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

4   

Represents VRDP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 4.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value      

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

 

        1/31/13        7/31/12        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 16.69         $ 16.05           3.99    $ 17.02         $ 15.41   

Net Asset Value

     $ 16.24         $ 16.18           0.37    $ 16.69         $ 15.93   

The following charts show the sector allocation, credit quality allocation and call/maturity structure of the Fund’s long-term investments:

 

Sector Allocation            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

County/City/Special District/School District

     26     26

Health

     16        17   

Utilities

     15        14   

State

     15        15   

Education

     9        11   

Transportation

     8        8   

Housing

     7        5   

Corporate

     4        4   

 

Credit Quality Allocation1            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

AAA/Aaa

     2     2

AA/Aa

     71        69   

A

     26        25   

BBB/Baa

     1        3   

Not Rated

            1 2  

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2012, the market value of these securities was $1,117,114, representing 1% of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 

Call/Maturity Structure3      

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     11

2014

     9   

2015

     7   

2016

     6   

2017

     7   

 

  3   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of January 31, 2013    BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.

 

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.’s (MJI) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes and New Jersey personal income tax as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund 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) and New Jersey personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

 

Performance      

For the six-month period ended January 31, 2013, the Fund returned 3.38% based on market price and 3.06% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper New Jersey Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 3.10% based on market price and 3.65% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund moved from a discount to NAV to a premium by period end, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV. The Fund’s positive performance was derived largely from income accrual as well as spread compression (price appreciation) in certain sectors, most notably in health and education. Exposure to capital appreciation bonds (zero coupons) also had a positive impact on results as spreads generally tightened in this segment. Fund performance was negatively impacted by rising interest rates during the period (bond prices fall as rates rise). Exposure to Puerto Rico debt detracted from performance as concerns about credit rating agency downgrades resulted in wider credit spreads (falling prices) for Puerto Rico municipal securities broadly.

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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MJI

Initial Offering Date

   October 30, 1992

Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2013 ($16.39)1

   5.27%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.31%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0720

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8640

Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20134

   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 VRDP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 4.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value      

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

 

        1/31/13        7/31/12        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 16.39         $ 16.31           0.49    $ 17.40         $ 15.72   

Net Asset Value

     $ 16.38         $ 16.35           0.18    $ 16.92         $ 16.09   

The following charts show the sector allocation, credit quality allocation and call/maturity structure of the Fund’s long-term investments:

 

Sector Allocation            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

State

     27     24

Transportation

     20        20   

Education

     16        19   

County/City/Special District/School District

     10        9   

Utilities

     9        9   

Health

     8        9   

Housing

     6        6   

Corporate

     3        3   

Tobacco

     1        1   

 

Credit Quality Allocation1            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

AAA/Aaa

     8     6

AA/Aa

     42        47   

A

     35        33   

BBB/Baa

     13        13   

Not Rated

     2        1 2  

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2012, the market value of these securities was $577,452, representing less than 1% of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 

Call/Maturity Structure3      

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     4

2014

     8   

2015

     3   

2016

     3   

2017

     11   

 

  3   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of January 31, 2013    BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund

 

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund’s (MPA) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund 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) and Pennsylvania income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

 

Performance      

For the six-month period ended January 31, 2013, the Fund returned 4.02% based on market price and 3.41% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Pennsylvania Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 2.92% based on market price and 3.07% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV. The Fund’s positive performance was derived mainly from its coupon income component as municipal market performance during the six-month period, although positive, was less robust than it had been in the prior eighteen months. The Fund’s zero-coupon bond holdings also contributed positively due to price appreciation in this segment. Exposure to lower-quality credits boosted results given strong demand from investors seeking higher-yielding investments in the low interest rate environment. Interest rates inched higher during the period, which negatively impacted performance (bond prices fall as rates rise). Exposure to Puerto Rico debt detracted from performance as concerns about credit rating agency downgrades resulted in wider credit spreads (falling prices) for Puerto Rico municipal securities broadly.

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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MPA

Initial Offering Date

   October 30, 1992

Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2013 ($16.18)1

   5.49%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.70%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0740

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8880

Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20134

   39%

 

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 TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 4.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value      

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

 

        1/31/13        7/31/12        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 16.18         $ 15.98           1.25    $ 17.09         $ 15.54   

Net Asset Value

     $ 16.68         $ 16.57           0.66    $ 17.16         $ 16.31   

The following charts show the sector allocation, credit quality allocation and call/maturity structure of the Fund’s long-term investments:

 

Sector Allocation            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

County/City/Special District/School District

     21     21

State

     17        20   

Health

     15        15   

Transportation

     13        13   

Education

     12        12   

Utilities

     10        9   

Housing

     7        5   

Corporate

     5        5   

 

Credit Quality Allocation1            
      1/31/13     7/31/12  

AAA/Aaa

     1     1

AA/Aa

     76        77   

A

     19        15   

BBB/Baa

     4        4   

Not Rated2

            3   

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of January 31, 2013 and July 31, 2012, the market value of these securities was $560,875 and $544,175, each representing less than 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 

Call/Maturity Structure3      

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     5

2014

     5   

2015

     10   

2016

     10   

2017

     7   

 

  3   

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

 

 

                
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Schedule of Investments January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California — 102.8%

                

Corporate — 1.3%

    

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Refunding RB, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/27

   $ 1,000      $ 1,056,170   

City of Chula Vista California, Refunding RB, San Diego Gas & Electric, Series A:

    

5.88%, 2/15/34

     2,435        2,869,769   

AMT, 4.00%, 5/01/39

     5,000        5,092,750   
    

 

 

 
               9,018,689   

County/City/Special District/School District — 21.3%

  

 

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Waste Management, AMT, 5.00%, 1/01/22

     2,250        2,466,517   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Pacific Gas (NPFGC), 4.75%, 12/01/23

     2,805        3,082,442   

Centinela Valley Union High School District, GO, Election of 2010, Series A, 5.75%, 8/01/41

     9,000        10,755,360   

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, GO, CAB, Series C (AMBAC) (a):

    

5.04%, 8/01/36

     14,700        4,559,940   

5.06%, 8/01/37

     11,980        3,519,365   

City of Garden Grove California, COP, Series A, Financing Project (AMBAC), 5.50%, 3/01/26

     4,040        4,095,712   

County of Kern California, COP, Capital Improvements Projects, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 8/01/35

     3,500        4,102,000   

County of Los Angeles California Public Works Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Multiple Capital Projects II, 5.00%, 8/01/42

     7,000        7,806,470   

Culver City Redevelopment Finance Authority California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding, Series A (AGM), 5.60%, 11/01/25

     3,750        3,763,537   

El Camino Community College District, GO, Election of 2002, Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/37

     5,375        6,253,060   

Grossmont Healthcare District, GO, Election of 2006, Series B, 6.13%, 7/15/40

     2,000        2,453,960   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2003, Series F-1, 5.00%, 8/01/33

     2,500        2,868,150   

Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency California, RB, Bunker Hill Project, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 12/01/27

     7,000        7,458,920   

Merced Union High School District, GO, CAB, Election of 2008, Series C (a):

    

4.67%, 8/01/33

     2,500        970,400   

4.85%, 8/01/36

     4,100        1,330,163   

Orange County Sanitation District, COP, Series A,
5.00%, 2/01/35

     2,500        2,853,700   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

                

County/City/Special District/School District (concluded)

  

 

Oxnard Union High School District, GO, Refunding, Election of 2004, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 8/01/35

   $ 10,000      $ 11,277,100   

Redlands Unified School District California, GO, Election of 2008 (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/33

     5,000        5,592,950   

San Bernardino Community College District, GO, Election of 2002, Series A, 6.25%, 8/01/33

     310        375,652   

San Diego Regional Building Authority, RB, County Operations Center & Annex, Series A,
5.50%, 2/01/29

     900        1,028,016   

San Jose Financing Authority, RB, Convention Center:

    

5.75%, 5/01/36

     2,560        2,868,608   

5.75%, 5/01/42

     4,500        5,244,390   

San Jose Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Civic Center Project, Series B (AMBAC), 5.00%, 6/01/32

     14,800        14,848,692   

Snowline Joint Unified School District, COP, Refunding, Refining Project (AGC), 5.75%, 9/01/38

     5,635        6,510,679   

Ventura County Community College District, GO, Election of 2002, Series C, 5.50%, 8/01/33

     5,000        5,930,950   

West Contra Costa County Unified School District California, GO, Election of 2005, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 8/01/35

     10,000        10,672,500   

West Contra Costa Unified School District California, GO, Election of 2010, Series A,
5.25%, 8/01/41

     5,390        6,223,995   

Westminster Redevelopment Agency California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Subordinate, Commercial Redevelopment Project No. 1 (AGC),
6.25%, 11/01/39

     4,300        5,152,303   
    

 

 

 
               144,065,531   

Education — 10.1%

  

 

Anaheim City School District California, GO, Election of 2010 (AGM), 6.25%, 8/01/40

     3,750        4,600,012   

California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, Emerson College, 6.00%, 1/01/42

     2,500        2,989,900   

Foothill-De Anza Community College District, GO,
Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/40

     10,000        11,378,200   

Gavilan Joint Community College District, GO,
Election of 2004, Series D:

    

5.50%, 8/01/31

     2,170        2,649,006   

5.75%, 8/01/35

     8,400        10,277,148   
Portfolio Abbreviations      

To simplify the listings of portfolio holdings in the Schedules of Investments, the names and descriptions of many of the securities have been abbreviated according to the following list:

 

ACA    American Capital Access Corp.
AGC    Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to)
ARB    Airport Revenue Bonds
BARB    Building Aid Revenue Bonds
BHAC      Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
CAB      Capital Appreciation Bonds
COP      Certificates of Participation
EDA      Economic Development Authority
EDC      Economic Development Corp.
ERB      Education Revenue Bonds
GAB      Grant Anticipation Bonds
GARB      General Airport Revenue Bonds
GO      General Obligation Bonds
HDA      Housing Development Authority
HFA      Housing Finance Agency
HRB      Housing Revenue Bonds
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
IDB    Industrial Development Board
ISD    Independent School District
LRB    Lease Revenue Bonds
M/F    Multi-Family
NPFGC    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PSF-GTD    Permanent School Fund Guarantee
Q-SBLF    Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
Radian    Radian Financial Guaranty
RB    Revenue Bonds
S/F    Single-Family
Syncora    Syncora Guarantee

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC)

(Percentages shown are based on Net  Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

                

Education (concluded)

    

Riverside Community College District, GO,
Election of 2004, Series C (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/32

   $ 8,750      $ 9,933,262   

San Diego Community College District, GO, Election of 2006 (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/30

     8,000        9,261,600   

San Jose Evergreen Community College District, GO, Election of 2010, Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/41

     5,975        6,887,084   

University of California, RB, Series L, 5.00%, 5/15/36

     3,030        3,412,265   

University of California, Refunding RB:

    

General, Series A (AMBAC), 5.00%, 5/15/27

     5,000        5,052,350   

Limited Project, Series G, 5.00%, 5/15/37

     1,750        2,028,758   
    

 

 

 
               68,469,585   

Health — 17.3%

    

ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps, Refunding RB, Sharp Healthcare:

    

6.25%, 8/01/39

     5,000        5,940,200   

Series A, 6.00%, 8/01/30

     2,270        2,785,245   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

Adventist Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/33

     3,190        3,202,601   

Children’s Hospital, Series A, 5.25%, 11/01/41

     8,020        8,979,673   

Kaiser Permanente, Series A, 5.25%, 4/01/39

     7,160        7,880,797   

Providence Health Services, Series B,
5.50%, 10/01/39

     4,030        4,605,726   

Sutter Health, Series A, 5.25%, 11/15/46

     16,000        17,461,280   

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

     9,655        11,603,476   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Catholic Healthcare West, Series A,
6.00%, 7/01/34

     3,700        4,386,091   

Stanford Hospital, Series A-3, 5.50%, 11/15/40

     2,870        3,475,139   

California Statewide Communities, Development Authority, RB, Kaiser Permanente:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/42

     27,080        30,398,654   

Series B, 5.25%, 3/01/45

     6,235        6,638,404   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Healthcare West, Series D, 5.50%, 7/01/31

     4,650        5,186,517   

City of Newport Beach California, Refunding RB, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian,
6.00%, 12/01/40

     3,820        4,699,975   
    

 

 

 
               117,243,778   

State — 9.1%

    

California State Public Works Board, RB, Department of Education, Riverside Campus Project, Series B, 6.50%, 4/01/34

     3,670        4,469,987   

California State Public Works Board, RB, California State Prisons, Series C, 5.75%, 10/01/31

     1,205        1,446,000   

State of California, GO:

    

6.00%, 3/01/33

     6,005        7,467,277   

6.00%, 4/01/38

     28,265        33,867,123   

University of California, RB, Limited Project, Series D (NPFGC), 5.00%, 5/15/41

     13,000        14,515,020   
    

 

 

 
               61,765,407   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

                

Transportation — 17.3%

    

City of Fresno California, ARB, Series B, AMT (AGM), 5.50%, 7/01/20

   $ 4,455      $ 4,566,019   

City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 5/15/39

     2,775        3,149,015   

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB,
Series A-1, AMT:

    

5.25%, 3/01/23

     2,985        3,480,629   

6.25%, 3/01/34

     1,400        1,685,376   

County of Orange California, ARB, Series B,
5.75%, 7/01/34

     6,345        7,324,097   

County of Sacramento California, ARB:

    

Senior Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/41

     8,095        9,398,052   

Senior Series B, 5.75%, 7/01/39

     2,650        3,110,120   

Senior Series B, AMT (AGM), 5.75%, 7/01/28

     13,275        15,158,457   

Senior Series B, AMT (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/33

     19,530        21,444,916   

Los Angeles Department of Airports, RB, Los Angeles International Airport, Senior Series D,
5.25%, 5/15/29

     2,590        3,073,190   

Los Angeles Harbor Department, RB, Series B,
5.25%, 8/01/34

     5,530        6,467,833   

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, RB, Senior, Series B, AMT:

    

5.00%, 7/01/38

     5,500        6,184,145   

5.00%, 7/01/43

     9,095        10,175,850   

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission, RB, Series E, 6.00%, 5/01/39

     9,650        11,506,467   

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission, Refunding RB, AMT:

    

Second Series 34E (AGM), 5.75%, 5/01/24

     5,000        5,779,450   

Second Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/32

     1,415        1,570,777   

San Joaquin County Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Limited Tax, Measure K, Series A, 6.00%, 3/01/36

     2,400        2,995,344   
    

 

 

 
               117,069,737   

Utilities — 26.4%

    

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, RB, Electric System Distribution Facilities, Series A, 5.38%, 10/01/36

     2,200        2,602,094   

City of Los Angeles California Wastewater System, Refunding RB:

    

Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 6/01/34

     10,000        10,879,600   

Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/28

     2,000        2,337,440   

Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/32

     6,000        6,946,920   

Cucamonga Valley Water District Financing Authority, RB, Water Utility:

    

5.00%, 9/01/37

     7,705        8,973,089   

5.00%, 9/01/42

     5,500        6,355,580   

Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Refunding RB, 6.00%, 8/01/41

     4,000        4,863,760   

East Bay Municipal Utility District, RB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 6/01/32

     11,935        13,596,949   

East Bay Municipal Utility District, Refunding RB,
Sub-Series A:

    

(AGM), 5.00%, 6/01/37

     11,190        12,758,279   

(AMBAC), 5.00%, 6/01/33

     5,000        5,696,250   

Eastern Municipal Water District, COP, Series H,
5.00%, 7/01/33

     2,500        2,827,700   

Imperial Irrigation District, Refunding RB, System, 5.13%, 11/01/38

     9,500        10,648,835   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC)

(Percentages shown are based on Net  Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (concluded)

                

Utilities (concluded)

    

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, RB, Series A, 5.38%, 7/01/38

   $ 10,500      $ 12,181,785   

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Refunding RB, System, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

     16,000        18,629,920   

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, RB, Series B-1 (NPFGC), 5.00%, 10/01/13 (b)

     8,605        8,879,414   

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, RB, Series R,
5.00%, 8/15/33

     5,360        5,495,018   

San Diego County Water Authority, COP, Refunding, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 5/01/32

     3,495        3,513,978   

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Series A:

    

5.25%, 5/15/34

     1,000        1,149,660   

5.25%, 5/15/39

     12,815        14,589,621   

San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission, RB:

    

Local Water Main Sub-Series C, 5.00%, 11/01/41

     5,000        5,768,500   

Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/30

     10,000        11,774,600   

San Juan Water District, Refunding RB, San Juan & Citrus Heights, 5.25%, 2/01/33

     7,325        8,660,860   
    

 

 

 
               179,129,852   
Total Municipal Bonds — 102.8%              696,762,579   
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (c)
            

California — 61.1%

                

County/City/Special District/School District — 32.0%

  

 

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, Refunding RB, Lease (AGM), 5.00%, 12/01/34

     13,180        14,656,555   

Desert Community College District California, GO,
Series C (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/37

     16,530        18,006,460   

Foothill-De Anza Community College District, GO,
Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/40

     27,840        31,676,909   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO:

    

Election of 2001, Series A (NPFGC),
5.00%, 8/01/32

     6,647        7,601,967   

Election of 2001, Series E-1, 5.00%, 8/01/33

     11,770        13,589,171   

Election of 2003, Series E (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/31

     11,216        12,565,746   

Election of 2003, Series F-1, 5.00%, 8/01/33

     10,000        11,472,600   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Refunding, Election of 2008, Series A,
6.00%, 8/01/33

     9,596        12,010,046   

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Proposition A, First Tier,
Senior Series A (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/01/35

     8,997        9,807,876   

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Capital Project 14 (BHAC),
5.00%, 10/01/34

     7,917        8,630,171   

Ohlone Community College District, GO, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/15 (b)

     16,518        18,399,034   

Poway Unified School District, GO, Election of 2002, Improvement District 02, Series 1-B (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/30

     10,000        10,811,900   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (c)
  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (concluded)

                

County/City/Special District/School District (concluded)

  

 

San Bernardino Community College District California, GO, Election of 2002, Series C (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/31

   $ 17,770      $ 19,619,146   

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Refunding RB, Series A (NPFGC):

    

5.00%, 7/01/30

     23,100        25,152,666   

5.00%, 7/01/34

     2,499        2,721,409   
    

 

 

 
               216,721,656   

Education — 12.5%

    

Chaffey Community College District, GO, Election of 2002, Series B (NPFGC), 5.00%, 6/01/15 (b)

     9,905        10,695,919   

Los Rios Community College District, GO, Election of 2008, Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/35

     11,000        12,507,330   

Mount Diablo California Unified School District, GO, 5.00%, 6/01/31

     4,000        4,235,840   

Riverside Community College District, GO, Election of 2004, Series C (NPFGC), 5.00%, 8/01/32

     8,910        10,114,899   

University of California, RB:

    

Limited Project, Series D (AGM),
5.00%, 5/15/41

     8,000        8,932,320   

Series O, 5.75%, 5/15/34

     11,190        13,555,156   

University of California, Refunding RB, Limited Project, Series G, 5.00%, 5/15/37

     21,391        24,798,186   
    

 

 

 
               84,839,650   

Transportation — 2.5%

    

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding RB, Los Angeles International Airport, Senior
Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     4,999        5,656,185   

San Mateo County Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series A (NPFGC),
5.00%, 6/01/32

     10,000        10,797,700   
    

 

 

 
               16,453,885   

Utilities — 14.1%

    

City of Napa California, RB (AMBAC),
5.00%, 5/01/35

     9,100        9,869,951   

East Bay Municipal Utility District, RB, Sub-Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 6/01/35

     12,070        13,114,176   

East Bay Municipal Utility District, Refunding RB, Sub-Series A (AMBAC), 5.00%, 6/01/37

     14,510        16,498,015   

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, RB, Sub-Series A-2 (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/35

     7,500        8,418,975   

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/35

     12,870        14,039,368   

Rancho Water District Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 8/01/34

     5,008        5,542,262   

Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, RB, Sacramento Regional County Sanitation (NPFGC),
5.00%, 12/01/36

     4,500        5,013,540   

San Diego County Water Authority, COP, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/31

     4,000        4,208,320   

San Diego County Water Authority, COP, Refunding, Series 2008-A (AGM),
5.00%, 5/01/33

     16,740        18,922,227   
    

 

 

 
               95,626,834   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 61.1%
             413,642,025   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $1,020,705,053) — 163.9%
             1,110,404,604   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC)

(Percentages shown are based on Net  Assets)

 

Short-Term Securities    Shares     Value  

BIF California Municipal Money Fund, 0.00% (d)(e)

     4,970,161      $ 4,970,161   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $4,970,161) — 0.7%
             4,970,161   
Total Investments (Cost — $1,025,675,214) — 164.6%        1,115,374,765   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.1%        7,771,942   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (28.3)%

   

    (191,599,604
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (37.5)%        (254,000,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 677,547,103   
    

 

 

 
Notes to Schedule of investments      

 

(a)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

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

 

(c)   Securities represent bonds transferred to a TOB in exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(d)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six month ended January 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at July 31,
2012
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at January 31,
2013
       Income  

BIF California Municipal Money Fund

       19,427,466           (14,457,305        4,970,161         $ 3   

 

(e)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

Financial futures contracts as of January 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Contracts
Sold
    Issue   Exchange   Expiration   Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
 
  (200   10-Year US Treasury Note   Chicago Board of Trade   March 2013   $ 26,256,250      $ 201,239   

 

Ÿ  

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s sector classifications refer to any one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Notes 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC)

 

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of January 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

  

Investments:   

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 1,110,404,604                   $ 1,110,404,604   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 4,970,161                               4,970,161   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,970,161         $ 1,110,404,604                   $ 1,115,374,765   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1   See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

      

    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments2                 

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 201,239                             $ 201,239   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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

      

    

 

Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of January 31, 2013, such assets are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

   

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged as collateral for financial futures contracts

  $ 264,000                             $ 264,000   

Liabilities:

                

Bank overdraft

            $ (236,255                  (236,255

TOB trust certificates

              (191,494,247                  (191,494,247

VMTP Shares

              (254,000,000                  (254,000,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 264,000         $ (445,730,502                $ (445,466,502
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended January 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MUJ)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey — 128.0%

                

Corporate — 2.2%

    

New Jersey EDA, RB, Waste Management of New Jersey, Mandatory Put Bonds, Series A, AMT, 5.30%, 6/01/15 (a)

   $ 2,500      $ 2,648,875   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, New Jersey American Water Co., Inc. Project, AMT:

    

Series A, 5.70%, 10/01/39

     2,500        2,801,025   

Series B, 5.60%, 11/01/34

     2,150        2,450,075   
    

 

 

 
               7,899,975   

County/City/Special District/School District — 16.5%

  

Borough of Hopatcong New Jersey, GO, Refunding, Sewer (AMBAC), 4.50%, 8/01/33

     2,690        2,852,530   

City of Perth Amboy New Jersey, GO, Refunding, CAB (AGM) (b):

    

5.00%, 7/01/32

     4,605        5,007,063   

5.00%, 7/01/33

     1,395        1,513,184   

5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,470        1,570,019   

County of Union New Jersey, GO:

    

4.00%, 3/01/29

     2,590        2,838,925   

4.00%, 3/01/30

     2,590        2,827,089   

4.00%, 3/01/31

     2,925        3,179,475   

Edgewater Borough Board of Education, GO (AGM):

    

4.25%, 3/01/34

     1,235        1,355,141   

4.25%, 3/01/35

     1,300        1,424,709   

4.30%, 3/01/36

     1,370        1,503,945   

Essex County Improvement Authority, RB, County Correctional Facility Project, Series A (NPFGC),
5.00%, 10/01/13 (c)

     4,400        4,540,316   

Essex County Improvement Authority, Refunding RB, Project Consolidation:

    

(AMBAC), 5.25%, 12/15/18

     1,000        1,222,860   

(NPFGC), 5.50%, 10/01/27

     250        330,547   

(NPFGC), 5.50%, 10/01/28

     4,840        6,415,178   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, RB:

    

County Secured, County Services Building Project (AGM), 5.00%, 4/01/27

     750        835,050   

Harrison Parking Facility Project, Series C (AGC), 5.25%, 1/01/39

     2,000        2,233,060   

Harrison Parking Facility Project, Series C (AGC), 5.38%, 1/01/44

     3,600        4,020,984   

Middlesex County Improvement Authority, RB, Senior Citizens Housing Project, AMT (AMBAC), 5.50%, 9/01/30

     500        500,845   

Monmouth County Improvement Authority, RB, Governmental Loan (AMBAC):

    

5.35%, 12/01/17

     5        5,018   

5.38%, 12/01/18

     5        5,018   

Morristown Parking Authority, RB (NPFGC):

    

5.00%, 8/01/30

     1,830        1,986,209   

5.00%, 8/01/33

     3,000        3,239,010   

New Jersey State Transit Corp., COP, Subordinate, Federal Transit Administration Grants, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 9/15/21

     2,000        2,203,280   

Newark Housing Authority, Refunding RB, Newark Redevelopment Project (NPFGC),
4.38%, 1/01/37

     620        623,416   

South Jersey Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 11/01/28

     1,025        1,186,806   

5.00%, 11/01/29

     1,025        1,184,008   

Union County Improvement Authority, RB, Family Court Building Project, 4.00%, 5/01/37

     3,575        3,692,188   
    

 

 

 
               58,295,873   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

                

Education — 21.2%

  

 

New Jersey EDA, RB, International Center For Public Health Project, University of Medicine and Dentistry (AMBAC), 6.00%, 6/01/32

   $ 5,000      $ 5,008,500   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, RB:

    

Montclair State University, Series A (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/01/21

     1,200        1,355,460   

Montclair State University, Series A (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/01/22

     2,880        3,244,838   

Richard Stockton College, Series F (NPFGC), 5.00%, 7/01/31

     2,625        2,879,231   

Rowan University, Series C (NPFGC),
5.00%, 7/01/14 (c)

     3,260        3,475,453   

Rowan University, Series C (NPFGC), 5.13%, 7/01/14 (c)

     3,615        3,860,314   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

College of New Jersey, Series D (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/35

     9,740        10,758,999   

Montclair State University, Series J (NPFGC), 4.25%, 7/01/30

     3,775        3,904,709   

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Series H, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     3,000        3,387,720   

Ramapo College, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     845        961,906   

Ramapo College, Series I (AMBAC), 4.25%, 7/01/31

     1,250        1,302,063   

Ramapo College, Series I (AMBAC), 4.25%, 7/01/36

     900        932,526   

Stevens Institute of Technology, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/27

     2,800        2,997,624   

Stevens Institute of Technology, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/34

     900        953,262   

William Paterson University, Series C (AGC), 5.00%, 7/01/28

     250        275,740   

William Paterson University, Series C (AGC), 4.75%, 7/01/34

     4,000        4,343,320   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, RB, Senior Student Loan,
Series 1A, AMT:

    

4.00%, 12/01/23

     500        524,195   

4.50%, 12/01/28

     3,380        3,555,456   

4.50%, 12/01/29

     4,150        4,327,412   

4.63%, 12/01/30

     4,080        4,282,042   

New Jersey Institute of Technology, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     5,045        5,773,750   

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, COP (NPFGC), 5.00%, 6/15/29

     2,000        2,041,660   

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, RB, Series A (AMBAC), 5.50%, 12/01/27

     4,740        4,756,069   
    

 

 

 
               74,902,249   

Health — 16.0%

    

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (AMBAC), 5.00%, 9/15/23

     10,775        11,823,084   

Meridian Health, Series I (AGC),
5.00%, 7/01/38

     755        810,802   

Meridian Health, Series II (AGC),
5.00%, 7/01/38

     6,260        6,722,677   

Meridian Health, Series V (AGC),
5.00%, 7/01/38

     3,870        4,156,032   

Virtua Health (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/38

     3,035        3,386,605   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MUJ)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

                

Health (concluded)

  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

AHS Hospital Corp., 6.00%, 7/01/41

   $ 3,080      $ 3,798,810   

AHS Hospital Corp., Series A (AMBAC), 6.00%, 7/01/13 (d)

     4,000        4,093,160   

Barnabas Health, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/24

     1,820        2,086,739   

Barnabas Health, 5.00%, 7/01/25

     1,570        1,817,510   

Barnabas Health, Series A, 4.00%, 7/01/26

     1,740        1,845,827   

Barnabas Health, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/32

     1,100        1,246,806   

Barnabas Health, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/37

     3,060        3,456,607   

Hackensack University Medical (AGC), 5.13%, 1/01/27

     1,500        1,653,315   

Hackensack University Medical (AGM), 4.63%, 1/01/30

     5,480        5,918,564   

Kennedy Health System, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     540        602,651   

Kennedy Health System, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     360        396,616   

Meridian Health System Obligation, 5.00%, 7/01/25

     700        807,261   

Meridian Health System Obligation, 5.00%, 7/01/26

     1,590        1,820,375   
    

 

 

 
               56,443,441   

Housing — 7.0%

    

New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB:

    

Capital Fund Program, Series A (AGM), 4.70%, 11/01/25

     9,245        9,633,290   

M/F Housing, Series A, 4.55%, 11/01/43

     3,575        3,716,069   

M/F Housing, Series A, AMT (NPFGC), 4.85%, 11/01/39

     935        946,435   

Series AA, 6.50%, 10/01/38

     1,645        1,725,671   

Series B, 4.50%, 10/01/30

     7,115        7,748,093   

S/F Housing, Series T, AMT, 4.70%, 10/01/37

     745        766,873   
    

 

 

 
               24,536,431   

State — 33.6%

    

Garden State Preservation Trust, RB (AGM):

    

CAB, Series B, 2.63%, 11/01/23 (e)

     9,000        6,799,680   

CAB, Series B, 2.81%, 11/01/25 (e)

     10,000        7,001,900   

Election of 2005, Series A,
5.80%, 11/01/15 (c)

     1,960        2,243,122   

Election of 2005, Series A,
5.80%, 11/01/15 (c)

     2,730        3,124,349   

Garden State Preservation Trust, Refunding RB, Series C (AGM):

    

5.25%, 11/01/20

     5,000        6,348,050   

5.25%, 11/01/21

     7,705        9,885,977   

New Jersey EDA, RB:

    

Cigarette Tax (Radian), 5.50%, 6/15/14 (c)

     585        626,892   

Cigarette Tax (Radian), 5.75%, 6/15/14 (c)

     3,180        3,418,595   

Liberty State Park Project, Series C (AGM), 5.00%, 3/01/22

     2,670        2,883,814   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/24

     1,785        2,192,123   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/25

     4,000        4,943,520   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/26

     7,500        9,338,250   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/33

     11,105        11,732,322   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 7/01/34

     2,000        2,097,880   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

                

State (concluded)

    

New Jersey EDA, RB (concluded):

    

School Facilities Construction, Series KK, 5.00%, 3/01/29

   $ 1,500      $ 1,755,030   

School Facilities Construction, Series L (AGM), 5.00%, 3/01/15 (c)

     9,000        9,840,240   

School Facilities Construction, Series O, 5.25%, 3/01/15 (c)

     1,420        1,562,426   

School Facilities Construction, Series Y, 5.00%, 9/01/33

     3,000        3,354,960   

School Facilities Construction, Series Z (AGC), 6.00%, 12/15/34

     2,800        3,339,476   

School Facilities Construction, Series U, 5.00%, 9/01/37

     5,000        5,392,700   

School Facilities Construction, Series U (AMBAC), 5.00%, 9/01/37

     2,000        2,157,080   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB:

    

Cigarette Tax, 5.00%, 6/15/26

     895        1,020,246   

Cigarette Tax, 5.00%, 6/15/28

     1,520        1,716,338   

Cigarette Tax, 5.00%, 6/15/29

     2,000        2,232,780   

School Facilities Construction, Series N-1 (NPFGC), 5.50%, 9/01/27

     1,000        1,306,960   

New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB (NPFGC):

    

5.50%, 3/01/21

     5,890        7,061,874   

5.50%, 3/01/22

     3,150        3,803,184   

State of New Jersey, COP, Equipment Lease Purchase, Series A, 5.25%, 6/15/27

     1,080        1,222,031   
    

 

 

 
               118,401,799   

Tobacco — 1.4%

    

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. New Jersey, RB, 7.00%, 6/01/13 (c)

     4,755        4,862,606   

Transportation — 24.0%

    

Delaware River Port Authority, RB, Series D (AGM), 5.00%, 1/01/40

     3,700        4,132,086   

Delaware River Port Authority, Refunding RB, Port District Project:

    

5.00%, 1/01/26

     1,745        1,986,194   

5.00%, 1/01/27

     1,300        1,476,163   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB:

    

Growth & Income Securities, Series B (AMBAC), 0.00%, 1/01/15 (b)

     7,615        7,267,451   

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/31

     1,500        1,749,750   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/35

     760        871,720   

Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 1/01/26

     4,900        6,211,877   

Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 1/01/29

     2,000        2,598,740   

Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 1/01/30

     4,000        5,237,080   

Series A (BHAC), 5.25%, 1/01/29

     500        649,685   

Series C (NPFGC), 6.50%, 1/01/16

     605        699,459   

Series C (NPFGC), 6.50%, 1/01/16 (d)

     305        357,628   

Series C (NPFGC), 6.50%, 1/01/16 (d)

     255        299,245   

Series C (NPFGC), 6.50%, 1/01/16 (d)

     2,715        2,966,599   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

CAB, Series A, 4.55%, 12/15/35 (e)

     6,000        2,143,200   

CAB, Series C (AGM), 4.33%, 12/15/32 (e)

     4,050        1,728,823   

CAB, Series C (AMBAC),
4.57%, 12/15/35 (e)

     1,400        498,064   

CAB, Series C (AMBAC),
4.64%, 12/15/36 (e)

     7,210        2,411,961   

CAB, Series C (BHAC), 4.05%, 12/15/31 (e)

     7,600        3,566,072   

Series A, 6.00%, 6/15/35

     4,365        5,375,236   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MUJ)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (concluded)

                

Transportation (concluded)

    

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System (concluded):

    

Series A (AGC), 5.63%, 12/15/28

   $ 2,000      $ 2,384,360   

Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 12/15/20

     10,750        13,288,075   

Series A (NPFGC), 5.75%, 6/15/24

     1,205        1,560,306   

Series B, 5.50%, 6/15/31

     1,425        1,695,109   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, JFK International Air Terminal, Special Project:

    

Series 6, AMT (NPFGC), 6.25%, 12/01/15

     1,500        1,639,860   

Series 6, AMT (NPFGC), 5.75%, 12/01/25

     3,000        3,000,810   

Series 8, 6.00%, 12/01/42

     2,500        2,971,950   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, Consolidated, 152nd, AMT, 5.75%, 11/01/30

     5,175        6,031,825   
    

 

 

 
               84,799,328   

Utilities — 6.1%

    

Essex County Utilities Authority, Refunding RB (AGC), 4.13%, 4/01/22

     2,000        2,152,600   

North Hudson Sewerage Authority, Refunding RB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.13%, 8/01/20 (d)

     4,335        5,458,372   

Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority, RB, CAB, Series A (NPFGC) (e):

    

3.91%, 9/01/28

     6,600        3,609,738   

3.98%, 9/01/29

     6,900        3,589,380   

Union County Utilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Covanta Union, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/31

     450        503,563   

New Jersey Solid Waste System, County Deficiency Agreement, 5.00%, 6/15/41

     5,415        6,215,716   
    

 

 

 
               21,529,369   

Total Municipal Bonds in New Jersey

  

    451,671,071   
    

Guam — 1.3%

  

State — 1.0%

    

Government of Guam Business Privilege Tax Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.13%, 1/01/42

     2,500        2,782,450   

Territory of Guam, RB, Series B-1, 5.00%, 1/01/37

     700        777,546   
    

 

 

 
               3,559,996   

Utilities — 0.3%

  

Guam Power Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 10/01/34

     325        362,528   

(AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/26

     580        662,197   
    

 

 

 
               1,024,725   
Total Municipal Bonds in Guam        4,584,721   
    

Puerto Rico — 7.3%

  

Health — 0.5%

  

Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Hospital De La Concepcion, Series A, 6.50%, 11/15/20

     1,750        1,758,663   

State — 5.2%

  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, Refunding, Public Improvement, Series C, 6.00%, 7/01/39

     1,730        1,820,981   

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Infrastructure Financing Authority, RB, CAB, Series A (AMBAC), 6.53%, 7/01/37 (e)

     4,000        832,680   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Puerto Rico (concluded)

  

State (concluded)

  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., RB:

    

First Sub-Series A, 5.50%, 8/01/42

   $ 1,300      $ 1,386,164   

First Sub-Series B, 6.00%, 8/01/42

     2,500        2,750,675   

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Series A (NPFGC),
5.60%, 8/01/41 (e)

     9,500        1,969,540   

CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.60%, 8/01/42 (e)

     5,500        1,077,120   

First Sub-Series A-1, 5.25%, 8/01/43

     2,130        2,257,246   

First Sub-Series C (AGM), 5.13%, 8/01/42

     6,120        6,497,175   
    

 

 

 
               18,591,581   

Transportation — 1.2%

  

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series CC (AGC),
5.50%, 7/01/31

     3,750        4,195,913   

Utilities — 0.4%

  

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Refunding RB, Series VV (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/26

     1,325        1,380,756   
Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico        25,926,913   

Total Municipal Bonds — 136.6%

  

    482,182,705   
    
   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)
 

New Jersey — 18.7%

  

Education — 0.3%

  

Rutgers State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series F, 5.00%, 5/01/39

     990        1,098,497   

Housing — 1.5%

  

New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, Capital Fund Program, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 5/01/27

     4,790        5,271,778   

State — 5.1%

  

Garden State Preservation Trust, RB, Election of 2005, Series A (AGM), 5.75%, 11/01/28

     9,160        12,424,899   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, School Facilities Construction, 5.00%, 3/01/29

     4,782        5,586,003   
    

 

 

 
               18,010,902   

Transportation — 7.9%

  

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

     1,900        2,178,008   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, Consolidated:

    

163rd, 5.00%, 7/15/39

     11,456        12,984,902   

169th, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     5,500        6,173,035   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, 152nd, AMT, 5.25%, 11/01/35

     5,998        6,627,150   
    

 

 

 
               27,963,095   

Utilities — 3.9%

  

Union County Utilities Authority, Refunding LRB, Covanta Union, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/31

     12,370        13,842,401   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts in New Jersey
        66,186,673   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MUJ)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)
  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Puerto Rico — 0.7%

  

State — 0.7%

  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/40

   $ 2,270      $ 2,469,377   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 19.4%
        68,656,050   

Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $501,007,923) — 156.0%

   

    550,838,755   

Short-Term Securities

   Shares     Value  

BIF New Jersey Municipal Money Fund,
0.00% (g)(h)

     6,216,765      $ 6,216,765   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $6,216,765) — 1.8%
        6,216,765   
Total Investments (Cost — $507,224,688) — 157.8%        557,055,520   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.8%        2,908,652   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (9.7)%

   

    (34,342,659
VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (48.9)%        (172,700,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 352,921,513   
    

 

 

 

 

Notes to Schedule of investments

 

(a)   Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.

 

(b)   Represents a step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of report date.

 

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

 

(d)   Security is collateralized by Municipal or US Treasury obligations.

 

(e)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

(f)   Securities represent bonds transferred to a TOB in exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(g)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended January 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at July 31,
2012
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at January 31,
2013
       Income  

BIF New Jersey Municipal Money Fund

       4,620,110           1,596,655           6,216,765         $ 4   

 

(h)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s sector classifications refer to any one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments)

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s investments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of January 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $  550,838,755                   $  550,838,755   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 6,216,765                               6,216,765   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 6,216,765         $ 550,838,755                   $ 557,055,520   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
1   

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

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MUJ)

 

Certain of the Fund’s liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of January 31, 2013, such liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

                

Bank overdraft

            $ (43,056                $ (43,056

TOB trust certificates

              (34,330,676                  (34,330,676

VRDP Shares

              (172,700,000                  (172,700,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

            $ (207,073,732                $ (207,073,732
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended January 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund (MFT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 6.7%

    

Alabama Incentives Financing Authority, RB, Series A,
5.00%, 9/01/42

   $ 3,000      $ 3,397,560   

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

    

6.13%, 6/01/34

     1,500        1,784,580   

6.00%, 6/01/39

     2,985        3,492,062   

Selma IDB, RB, International Paper Co. Project,
5.38%, 12/01/35

     350        386,869   
    

 

 

 
               9,061,071   

Arizona — 0.4%

    

Arizona Board of Regents, Refunding RB, University of Arizona, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/42

     500        572,100   

California — 17.4%

    

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series A,
5.25%, 10/01/38

     1,960        2,311,114   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/42

     1,150        1,382,082   

California State Public Works Board, RB, Various Capital Projects, Series G-1 (AGC),
5.25%, 10/01/24

     1,900        2,198,737   

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB,
Series A-1, AMT:

    

5.50%, 3/01/30

     1,600        1,834,464   

6.25%, 3/01/34

     1,250        1,504,800   

County of Sacramento California, ARB, Senior Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/41

     1,400        1,625,358   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (NPFGC),
5.00%, 8/01/32

     2,780        3,179,180   

Redondo Beach Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series E, 5.50%, 8/01/34

     1,000        1,196,290   

San Bernardino Community College District, GO, Election of 2002, Series A, 6.25%, 8/01/33

     840        1,017,895   

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Series B (AGC), 5.38%, 8/01/34

     1,020        1,198,939   

State of California, GO, Various Purpose (AGC),
5.50%, 11/01/39

     3,450        4,012,212   

State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purpose, 5.00%, 9/01/41

     1,860        2,096,108   
    

 

 

 
               23,557,179   

Colorado — 1.7%

    

City & County of Denver Colorado, Refunding ARB, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/37

     600        689,580   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Hospital NCMC, Inc. Project, Series B (AGM),
6.00%, 5/15/26

     1,300        1,545,713   
    

 

 

 
               2,235,293   

Florida — 3.7%

    

City of Jacksonville Florida, Refunding RB, Better Jacksonville, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     755        880,866   

County of Lee Florida, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.38%, 10/01/32

     1,000        1,123,610   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/31

     1,500        1,667,505   

Florida Housing Finance Corp., HRB, Brittany Rosemont Apartments, Series C-1, AMT (AMBAC),
6.75%, 8/01/14

     170        170,410   

Jacksonville Florida Port Authority, Refunding RB, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     850        923,746   

Manatee County Housing Finance Authority, RB, Series A, AMT (Fannie Mae), 5.90%, 9/01/40

     255        277,608   
    

 

 

 
               5,043,745   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Georgia — 2.5%

    

City of Atlanta Georgia, Refunding ARB, Series C, AMT:

    

5.00%, 1/01/37

   $ 2,000      $ 2,229,640   

5.00%, 1/01/42

     1,000        1,104,340   
    

 

 

 
               3,333,980   

Illinois — 15.2%

    

Chicago Illinois Board of Education, GO, Series A:

    

5.50%, 12/01/39

     1,500        1,753,515   

5.00%, 12/01/42

     1,890        2,072,933   

Chicago Transit Authority, RB:

    

Federal Transit Administration Section 5309, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 6/01/26

     1,400        1,626,898   

Sales Tax Receipts Revenue, 5.25%, 12/01/36

     425        490,501   

Sales Tax Receipts Revenue, 5.25%, 12/01/40

     2,355        2,696,522   

City of Chicago Illinois, ARB, O’Hare International Airport, General, Third Lien:

    

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     770        906,929   

Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     3,680        4,758,792   

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

     525        605,703   

Cook County Forest Preserve District, GO, Series C, 5.00%, 12/15/32

     385        443,412   

Cook County Forest Preserve District, GO, Refunding, Limited Tax Project, Series B, 5.00%, 12/15/32

     180        207,310   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Carle Foundation, Series A, 6.00%, 8/15/41

     1,555        1,866,466   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Project, Series B,
5.00%, 12/15/28

     1,360        1,591,649   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     940        1,118,280   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     270        324,246   
    

 

 

 
               20,463,156   

Indiana — 4.0%

    

Indiana Finance Authority Waste Water Utility, RB, CWA Authority Project, First Lien, Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/41

     1,500        1,694,400   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Refunding RB, Waterworks Project, Series A (AGC),
5.50%, 1/01/38

     3,310        3,757,380   
    

 

 

 
               5,451,780   

Kansas — 2.1%

    

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health System, Sunbelt Obligation Group, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/32

     2,410        2,791,768   

Louisiana — 0.5%

    

New Orleans Aviation Board Louisiana, Refunding GARB, Restructuring (AGC):

    

Series A-1, 6.00%, 1/01/23

     375        446,306   

Series A-2, 6.00%, 1/01/23

     160        190,424   
    

 

 

 
               636,730   

Michigan — 4.9%

    

City of Detroit Michigan, RB, Series B (AGM),
6.25%, 7/01/36

     1,800        2,100,222   

City of Detroit Michigan, Refunding RB,
Senior Lien (AGM):

    

Series C-1, 7.00%, 7/01/27

     1,650        2,033,658   

Sewage Disposal System, Series B,
7.50%, 7/01/33

     660        824,729   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Michigan, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital,
8.25%, 9/01/39

     1,265        1,617,505   
    

 

 

 
               6,576,114   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund (MFT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Minnesota — 2.7%

    

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

   $ 3,000      $ 3,684,630   

Mississippi — 1.8%

    

Mississippi Development Bank, Refunding RB:

    

Jackson Mississippi Water & Sewer System, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 9/01/30

     1,715        1,998,798   

Jackson Public School District Project,
5.00%, 4/01/28

     380        433,280   
    

 

 

 
               2,432,078   

Nevada — 4.1%

    

Clark County Water Reclamation District, GO,
Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/34

     1,500        1,801,680   

County of Clark Nevada, ARB:

    

Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/39

     2,375        2,673,324   

Subordinate Lien, Series A-2 (NPFGC),
5.00%, 7/01/36

     1,000        1,047,350   
    

 

 

 
               5,522,354   

New Jersey — 2.2%

    

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Virtua Health (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/38

     1,400        1,562,190   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System, Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     1,195        1,388,745   
    

 

 

 
               2,950,935   

New York — 5.6%

    

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation Revenue, Series C,
5.00%, 11/15/28

     1,200        1,421,232   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     1,545        1,823,594   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-4 (AGC), 5.50%, 1/15/29

     2,000        2,375,100   

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB, Series B:

    

5.00%, 3/15/37

     750        868,260   

5.00%, 3/15/42

     1,000        1,144,800   
    

 

 

 
               7,632,986   

North Carolina — 1.2%

    

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, RB, Duke University Health System, Health Care Facilities, Series A,
5.00%, 6/01/32

     1,360        1,599,319   

Ohio — 1.3%

    

Ohio State University, RB, General Receipts Special Purpose, Series A:

    

5.00%, 6/01/38

     605        705,951   

5.00%, 6/01/43

     910        1,052,251   
    

 

 

 
               1,758,202   

Pennsylvania — 5.8%

    

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Temple University, 5.00%, 4/01/42

     2,000        2,266,960   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB:

    

Motor License Fund-Enhanced, Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/42

     2,870        3,233,055   

Sub-Series A, 6.00%, 12/01/41

     2,000        2,270,120   
    

 

 

 
               7,770,135   

Puerto Rico — 1.2%

    

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., RB, First Sub-Series A, 6.38%, 8/01/39

     1,425        1,603,154   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas — 21.1%

    

Austin Community College District, RB, Educational Facilities Project, Round Rock Campus,
5.25%, 8/01/33

   $ 2,250      $ 2,573,955   

City of Houston Texas, Refunding RB, Series A (AGC):

    

6.00%, 11/15/35

     2,700        3,290,544   

6.00%, 11/15/36

     2,055        2,517,991   

5.38%, 11/15/38

     1,000        1,169,480   

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, ARB, Series H, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/42

     2,255        2,433,799   

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding ARB, Series E, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/35

     2,000        2,184,960   

Frisco ISD Texas, GO, School Building (AGC),
5.50%, 8/15/41

     1,210        1,491,712   

Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp., Refunding RB, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Series B, 7.25%, 12/01/35

     500        622,915   

Katy ISD Texas, GO, Refunding, Unlimited Tax School Building, Series A (PSF-GTD), 5.00%, 2/15/42

     755        872,470   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, Special Projects System, Series A, 5.50%, 9/01/41

     2,750        3,273,655   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB:

    

First Tier (AGM), 6.00%, 1/01/43

     1,000        1,183,670   

Series K-1 (AGC), 5.75%, 1/01/38

     1,400        1,582,140   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Christus Health, Series A (AGC),
6.50%, 7/01/37

     1,100        1,307,262   

Texas Tech University, Refunding RB, Improvement Bonds, 14th Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/29

     1,105        1,307,823   

Texas Transportation Commission, Refunding RB, First Tier, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/41

     450        496,652   

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

     1,835        2,155,758   
    

 

 

 
               28,464,786   

Utah — 0.8%

    

Utah Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series 2012, 5.00%, 6/15/42

     1,000        1,130,020   

Virginia — 6.0%

    

Fairfax County IDA, RB, Inova Health System Project, Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     700        795,704   

Norfolk EDA, Refunding RB, Sentara Healthcare, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/36

     4,000        4,577,120   

Virginia Public School Authority, RB, School Financing, 6.50%, 12/01/18 (a)

     1,000        1,319,260   

Virginia Resources Authority, RB, Series A-1,
5.00%, 11/01/42

     1,245        1,449,504   
    

 

 

 
               8,141,588   

Washington — 1.5%

    

City of Seattle Washington, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/36

     1,000        1,169,050   

State of Washington, GO, Various Purpose, Series B, 5.25%, 2/01/36

     725        853,224   
    

 

 

 
               2,022,274   

Wisconsin — 1.3%

    

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health, Series D,
5.00%, 11/15/41

     1,250        1,407,863   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert Health, Inc. Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/42

     320        359,622   
    

 

 

 
               1,767,485   
Total Municipal Bonds — 115.7%              156,202,862   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund (MFT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (b)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 1.2%

    

Mobile Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, RB (NPFGC), 5.00%, 1/01/31

   $ 1,500      $ 1,633,095   

California — 0.9%

    

University of California, Refunding RB, Limited Project, Series G, 5.00%, 5/15/37

     1,000        1,159,336   

District of Columbia — 0.7%

    

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/35 (c)

     750        910,510   

Florida — 2.9%

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, Refunding RB, Transit System, Sales Surtax, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     660        742,764   

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, RB, Series A, AMT (AGC), 5.50%, 10/01/38

     2,499        2,732,627   

Lee County Housing Finance Authority, RB, Multi-County Program, Series A-2, AMT (Ginnie Mae), 6.00%, 9/01/40

     465        491,626   
    

 

 

 
               3,967,017   

Illinois — 3.2%

    

Chicago Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Federal Transit Administration Section 5309 (AGM), 5.00%, 6/01/28

     2,999        3,301,983   

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB,
5.00%, 11/01/42

     960        1,085,200   
    

 

 

 
               4,387,183   

Kentucky — 0.9%

    

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, Refunding RB, Project No. 93 (AGC),
5.25%, 2/01/27

     1,002        1,158,560   

Massachusetts — 1.7%

    

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

     2,040        2,352,161   

Nevada — 7.2%

    

Clark County Water Reclamation District, GO:

    

Limited Tax, 6.00%, 7/01/38

     2,010        2,428,784   

Series B, 5.50%, 7/01/29

     1,994        2,436,382   

Las Vegas Valley Water District, GO, Refunding,
Series C, 5.00%, 6/01/28

     4,200        4,895,940   
    

 

 

 
               9,761,106   

New Jersey — 3.1%

    

New Jersey EDA, RB, School Facilities Construction, Series Z (AGC), 6.00%, 12/15/34

     1,000        1,192,670   

New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series CC,
5.25%, 10/01/29

     1,610        1,788,052   

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

     1,000        1,146,320   
    

 

 

 
               4,127,042   

New York — 21.1%

    

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

     1,000        1,193,205   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Second General Resolution, Fiscal 2012, Series BB, 5.25%, 6/15/44

     2,999        3,467,740   

Series FF, 5.00%, 6/15/45

     2,999        3,417,456   

Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     1,095        1,292,147   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39

     1,000        1,122,205   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 2/01/42

     1,160        1,332,652   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (b)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

New York (concluded)

    

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

   $ 3,000      $ 3,451,573   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51

     1,770        2,099,893   

New York State Dormitory Authority, ERB, Series B, 5.25%, 3/15/38

     3,250        3,800,582   

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB, General Purpose, Series C, 5.00%, 3/15/41

     4,500        5,109,615   

New York State Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Series G (AGM), 5.00%, 1/01/32

     2,000        2,184,740   
    

 

 

 
               28,471,808   

Puerto Rico — 1.0%

    

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/40

     1,200        1,305,408   

Texas — 4.2%

    

City of San Antonio Texas, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/31 (c)

     2,609        3,107,769   

Waco Educational Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Baylor University, 5.00%, 3/01/43

     2,220        2,542,188   
    

 

 

 
               5,649,957   

Utah — 0.8%

    

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

     1,005        1,111,932   

Washington — 1.6%

    

University of Washington, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/41

     1,875        2,181,837   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 50.5%
        68,176,952   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $204,021,094) — 166.2%
        224,379,814   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.01% (d)(e)

     110,369        110,369   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $110,369) — 0.1%
             110,369   
Total Investments (Cost — $204,131,463) — 166.3%        224,490,183   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.7%        2,317,187   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (26.1)%

   

    (35,273,232
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (41.9)%        (56,500,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 135,034,138   
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund (MFT)

 

 

 

Notes to Schedule of investments

 

(a)   US 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)   Securities represent bonds transferred to a TOB in exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(c)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement, which may require the Fund to pay the liquidity provider in the event there is a shortfall between the TOB trust certificates and proceeds received from the sale of the security contributed to the TOB trust. In the case of a shortfall, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements is $2,114,529.

 

(d)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended January 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at July 31,
2012
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at January 31,
2013
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

                 110,369           110,369         $ 243   

 

(e)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments)

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s investments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of January 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 224,379,814                   $ 224,379,814   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 110,369                               110,369   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 110,369         $ 224,379,814                   $ 224,490,183   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1   

See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political sub-division.

Certain of the Fund’s liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of January 31, 2013, such liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

                

Bank overdraft

            $ (52,553                $ (52,553

TOB trust certificates

              (35,255,933                  (35,255,933

VMTP Shares

              (56,500,000                  (56,500,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

            $  (91,808,486                $  (91,808,486
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended January 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (MIY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Michigan — 126.2%

                

Corporate — 6.2%

  

Dickinson County EDC, Refunding RB, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, 5.75%, 6/01/16

   $ 3,900      $ 3,913,182   

Monroe County EDC, Refunding RB, Detroit Edison Co. Project, Series AA (NPFGC), 6.95%, 9/01/22

     10,695        14,372,797   
    

 

 

 
               18,285,979   

County/City/Special District/School District — 35.6%

  

Adrian City School District Michigan, GO (AGM) (a):

    

5.00%, 5/01/14

     2,000        2,116,840   

5.00%, 5/01/14

     1,600        1,693,472   

Anchor Bay School District, GO, Refunding (Q-SBLF):

    

4.13%, 5/01/25

     3,000        3,315,810   

4.25%, 5/01/26

     1,800        1,991,430   

4.38%, 5/01/27

     960        1,062,230   

4.00%, 5/01/28

     240        256,872   

4.38%, 5/01/28

     600        658,038   

4.00%, 5/01/29

     620        660,325   

4.50%, 5/01/29

     900        996,588   

Bay City School District Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/36

     2,800        3,071,684   

Birmingham City School District Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/33

     1,000        1,057,490   

Brighton Area School District, GO, School Building & Site, Series I (Q-SBLF), 4.25%, 5/01/37

     3,570        3,702,911   

Charter Township of Canton Michigan, GO, Capital Improvement (AGM):

    

5.00%, 4/01/25

     1,840        2,094,822   

5.00%, 4/01/26

     2,000        2,248,040   

5.00%, 4/01/27

     500        562,010   

City of Oak Park Michigan, GO, Street Improvement (NPFGC), 5.00%, 5/01/30

     500        546,360   

Comstock Park Public Schools, GO, School Building & Site, Series B (Q-SBLF):

    

5.50%, 5/01/36

     750        870,630   

5.50%, 5/01/41

     1,355        1,562,342   

County of Genesee Michigan, GO, Refunding, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 5/01/19

     600        645,540   

County of Genesee Michigan, GO, Water Supply System (NPFGC), 5.13%, 11/01/33

     1,000        1,028,390   

Dearborn Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, GO, Limited Tax, Redevelopment, Series A (AGC),
5.50%, 5/01/39

     3,300        3,718,737   

Detroit City School District Michigan, GO, School Building & Site Improvement (NPFGC) (a):

    

Series A, 5.38%, 5/01/13

     1,300        1,316,705   

Series B, 5.00%, 5/01/13

     2,850        2,883,943   

Eaton Rapids Public Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (AGM) (a):

    

5.25%, 5/01/14

     1,325        1,407,057   

5.25%, 5/01/14

     1,675        1,778,733   

Flint EDC, RB, Michigan Department of Human Services Office Building Project,
5.25%, 10/01/41

     3,070        3,304,272   

Fraser Public School District, GO, School Building & Site (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/25

     2,000        2,179,720   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Michigan (continued)

                

County/City/Special District/School District (concluded)

  

Gibraltar School District Michigan, GO, School Building & Site Improvement (NPFGC) (a):

    

5.00%, 5/01/14

   $ 710      $ 751,755   

5.00%, 5/01/14

     2,940        3,111,755   

Goodrich Area School District, GO, School Building & Site (Q-SBLF):

    

5.50%, 5/01/32

     600        706,956   

5.50%, 5/01/36

     1,200        1,394,892   

5.50%, 5/01/41

     1,575        1,814,778   

Gull Lake Community School District, GO, School Building & Site (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/14 (a)

     3,625        3,839,129   

Harper Creek Community School District Michigan, GO, Refunding (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/22

     1,125        1,226,092   

Harper Woods School District Michigan, GO, Refunding, School Building & Site (NPFGC),
5.00%, 5/01/14 (a)

     430        447,544   

Howell Public Schools, GO, Refunding (Q-SBLF),
4.50%, 5/01/29

     1,090        1,237,194   

Hudsonville Public Schools, GO, School Building & Site (Q-SBLF), 5.25%, 5/01/41

     4,100        4,650,917   

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (AGM):

    

5.00%, 5/01/24

     1,000        1,089,860   

5.00%, 5/01/25

     1,525        1,662,036   

5.00%, 5/01/26

     1,600        1,735,168   

5.00%, 5/01/35

     3,000        3,216,870   

Lansing Building Authority Michigan, GO, Series A (NPFGC), 5.38%, 6/01/13 (a)

     1,510        1,536,063   

Lincoln Consolidated School District Michigan, GO, Refunding (NPFGC), 4.63%, 5/01/28

     5,000        5,395,500   

Livonia Public Schools School District Michigan, GO, Refunding, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 5/01/24

     1,000        1,048,960   

Montrose Community Schools, GO (NPFGC),
6.20%, 5/01/17

     1,000        1,209,320   

Orchard View Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (NPFGC), 5.00%, 11/01/13 (a)

     5,320        5,510,722   

Parchment School District, County of Kalamazoo, State of Michigan, GO, School Building & Site,
5.00%, 5/01/25

     1,000        1,149,740   

Pennfield School District Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (NPFGC) (a):

    

5.00%, 5/01/14

     765        809,194   

5.00%, 5/01/14

     605        639,951   

Reed City Public Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/14 (a)

     1,425        1,509,175   

Romulus Community Schools, GO, Unlimited Tax, Refunding (AGM) (Q-SBLF):

    

4.13%, 5/01/25

     1,150        1,254,431   

4.25%, 5/01/26

     1,200        1,313,172   

4.25%, 5/01/27

     1,200        1,307,304   

4.50%, 5/01/29

     1,025        1,124,804   

Southfield Public Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site, Series B (AGM),
5.00%, 5/01/14 (a)

     2,000        2,117,620   

Thornapple Kellogg School District Michigan, GO, Refunding, School Building & Site (NPFGC),
5.00%, 5/01/32

     2,500        2,782,875   

Van Dyke Public Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/28

     1,250        1,427,925   

Zeeland Public Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (NPFGC), 5.00%, 5/01/14 (a)

     1,600        1,694,096   
    

 

 

 
               105,446,789   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (MIY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Michigan (continued)

                

Education — 6.0%

  

Grand Valley State University Michigan, RB (NPFGC), 5.50%, 2/01/18

   $ 1,760      $ 1,917,625   

Lake Superior State University, Refunding RB (AGM):

    

4.00%, 11/15/26

     770        813,875   

4.00%, 11/15/27

     465        490,110   

4.00%, 11/15/28

     310        324,979   

4.00%, 11/15/29

     400        417,156   

4.00%, 11/15/30

     310        321,864   

Michigan Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, Limited Obligation, Hillsdale College Project,
5.00%, 3/01/35

     1,720        1,741,466   

Michigan State University, Refunding RB, General, Series C, 5.00%, 2/15/40

     4,700        5,216,859   

Michigan Technological University, Refunding RB, General, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     1,650        1,871,842   

Saginaw Valley State University Michigan, Refunding RB, General (NPFGC), 5.00%, 7/01/24

     2,100        2,223,375   

Western Michigan University, Refunding RB, General, 5.25%, 11/15/40

     2,100        2,394,630   
    

 

 

 
               17,733,781   

Health — 23.2%

  

Flint Hospital Building Authority Michigan, Refunding RB, Hurley Medical Center (ACA):

    

6.00%, 7/01/20

     1,045        1,055,826   

Series A, 5.38%, 7/01/20

     615        615,941   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Bronson Methodist Hospital (AGM),
5.25%, 5/15/36

     4,750        5,355,340   

Kent Hospital Finance Authority Michigan, Refunding RB, Spectrum Health, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/29

     4,500        5,112,405   

Michigan State Finance Authority, RB, Sparrow Obligated Group, 5.00%, 11/15/36

     1,550        1,719,508   

Michigan State Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit:

    

5.00%, 12/01/31

     3,100        3,551,949   

5.00%, 12/01/35

     3,100        3,480,618   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, RB:

    

Ascension Health Senior Credit Group,
5.00%, 11/15/25

     3,700        4,301,287   

Hospital, MidMichigan Obligated Group, Series A (AMBAC), 5.50%, 4/15/18

     2,530        2,537,185   

McLaren Health Care, Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/35

     1,000        1,074,720   

MidMichigan Obligated Group, Series A,
5.00%, 4/15/26

     620        655,402   

MidMichigan Obligated Group, Series A,
5.00%, 4/15/36

     3,550        3,692,461   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Henry Ford Health System, Series A,
5.25%, 11/15/46

     2,500        2,653,475   

Hospital, Oakwood Obligated Group, Series A, 5.75%, 4/01/13 (a)

     5,000        5,046,050   

Hospital, Oakwood Obligated Group,
5.00%, 11/01/32

     4,000        4,442,920   

Hospital, Oakwood Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 7/15/21

     600        676,278   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Michigan (continued)

                

Health (concluded)

  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB (concluded):

    

Hospital, Oakwood Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 7/15/25

   $ 3,260      $ 3,527,027   

Hospital, Oakwood Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 7/15/37

     630        662,817   

Hospital, Sparrow Obligated, 5.00%, 11/15/31

     3,100        3,304,631   

Mclaren Health Care, 5.75%, 5/15/38

     4,500        5,198,670   

McLaren Health Care, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/35

     1,390        1,544,207   

Trinity Health Credit Group, Series A,
6.25%, 12/01/28

     930        1,124,175   

Trinity Health Credit Group, Series A,
6.50%, 12/01/33

     1,000        1,207,800   

Trinity Health Credit Group, Series C,
4.00%, 12/01/32

     4,460        4,610,926   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Michigan, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital,
8.25%, 9/01/39

     1,000        1,278,660   

Sturgis Building Authority, RB, Sturgis Hospital Project (NPFGC), 4.75%, 10/01/34

     475        484,201   
    

 

 

 
               68,914,479   

Housing — 8.8%

  

Michigan State HDA, RB:

    

Deaconess Tower,

    

AMT (Ginnie Mae), 5.25%, 2/20/48

     1,000        1,039,520   

Series A, 4.75%, 12/01/25

     4,235        4,672,518   

Series A, AMT (NPFGC), 5.30%, 10/01/37

     130        130,133   

Williams Pavilion, AMT (Ginnie Mae), 4.75%, 4/20/37

     3,740        3,866,337   

Michigan State HDA, Refunding RB:

    

Rental Housing Revenue,
Series D,4.50%, 10/01/48

     9,715        9,837,603   

Series A, 6.05%, 10/01/41

     6,010        6,514,720   
    

 

 

 
               26,060,831   

State — 16.3%

  

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Refunding RB, Local Government, Charter County Wayne, Series B (AGC), 5.38%, 11/01/24

     125        145,476   

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program:

    

Series H (AGM), 5.00%, 10/15/26

     4,500        5,143,230   

Series I, 6.25%, 10/15/38

     3,900        4,746,378   

Series I (AGC), 5.25%, 10/15/24

     4,000        4,749,080   

Series I (AGC), 5.25%, 10/15/25

     2,000        2,380,220   

Series I (AGC), 5.25%, 10/15/26

     600        710,778   

Series I-A, 5.50%, 10/15/45

     1,250        1,446,300   

Series II (NPFGC), 5.00%, 10/15/29

     3,500        3,595,795   

Michigan State Finance Authority, RB, Series F:

    

5.00%, 4/01/31

     1,000        1,089,400   

5.25%, 10/01/41

     6,085        6,646,463   

Michigan Strategic Fund, Refunding RB, Cadillac Place Office Building Project, 5.25%, 10/15/31

     1,500        1,712,370   

State of Michigan, RB, GAB (AGM), 5.25%, 9/15/27

     5,250        6,013,350   

State of Michigan Trunk Line Revenue, RB:

    

5.00%, 11/15/29

     1,000        1,188,310   

5.00%, 11/15/33

     1,850        2,169,791   

5.00%, 11/15/36

     3,500        4,075,330   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (MIY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Michigan (concluded)

                

State (concluded)

  

State of Michigan, COP (AMBAC),
2.19%, 6/01/22 (b)(c)

   $ 3,000      $ 2,448,120   
    

 

 

 
               48,260,391   

Transportation — 11.6%

  

Wayne County Airport Authority, RB, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, AMT (NPFGC):

    

5.25%, 12/01/25

     7,525        7,943,917   

5.25%, 12/01/26

     6,300        6,638,310   

5.00%, 12/01/34

     4,435        4,593,329   

Wayne County Airport Authority, Refunding RB, AMT (AGC):

    

5.75%, 12/01/25

     4,000        4,527,720   

5.75%, 12/01/26

     1,000        1,127,910   

5.38%, 12/01/32

     8,700        9,469,776   
    

 

 

 
               34,300,962   

Utilities — 18.5%

  

City of Detroit Michigan Water Supply System, RB:

    

Second Lien, Series B (AGM), 7.00%, 7/01/36

     3,000        3,635,130   

Second Lien, Series B (NPFGC), 5.00%, 7/01/13 (a)

     1,550        1,580,830   

Senior Lien, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 7/01/34

     6,000        6,034,860   

Series B (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/13 (a)

     11,790        12,036,883   

City of Detroit Michigan Water Supply System, Refunding RB, Second Lien, Series C (AGM),
5.00%, 7/01/29

     10,470        11,047,316   

City of Grand Rapids Michigan Sanitary Sewer System, RB:

    

5.00%, 1/01/37

     930        1,072,113   

4.00%, 1/01/42

     1,700        1,754,808   

City of Port Huron Michigan, RB, Water Supply:

    

5.25%, 10/01/31

     310        345,334   

5.63%, 10/01/40

     1,000        1,121,860   

Lansing Board of Water & Light Utilities System, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/27

     1,970        2,310,672   

5.00%, 7/01/31

     4,230        4,919,955   

5.00%, 7/01/37

     2,065        2,368,472   

5.50%, 7/01/41

     3,000        3,554,130   

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, RB:

    

Clean Water Revolving-Pooled, 5.00%, 10/01/27

     1,240        1,507,728   

State Clean Water, 5.00%, 10/01/27

     1,250        1,419,488   
    

 

 

 
               54,709,579   
Total Municipal Bonds in Michigan        373,712,791   
    

Guam — 2.5%

                

State — 1.8%

  

Government of Guam Business Privilege Tax Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.13%, 1/01/42

     2,300        2,559,854   

Territory of Guam, Limited Obligation Bonds, RB, Section 30, Series A, 5.63%, 12/01/29

     1,400        1,566,712   

Territory of Guam, RB, Series B-1, 5.00%, 1/01/37

     1,165        1,294,058   
    

 

 

 
               5,420,624   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Guam (concluded)

                

Utilities — 0.7%

  

Guam Power Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 10/01/34

   $ 605      $ 674,859   

(AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/26

     970        1,107,469   

(AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/27

     235        267,928   
    

 

 

 
               2,050,256   
Total Municipal Bonds in Guam        7,470,880   
    

Puerto Rico — 6.4%

                

State — 5.3%

  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., RB, First Sub-Series A, 5.50%, 8/01/42

     500        533,140   

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.60%, 8/01/41 (b)

     8,500        1,762,220   

CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.60%, 8/01/42 (b)

     4,500        881,280   

CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.60%, 8/01/43 (b)

     12,500        2,320,500   

CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.65%, 8/01/46 (b)

     20,000        3,091,200   

CAB, Series C, 5.56%, 8/01/38 (b)

     2,775        685,370   

First Sub-Series C (AGM), 5.13%, 8/01/42

     5,100        5,414,313   

Series A-1, 5.25%, 8/01/43

     1,070        1,133,922   
    

 

 

 
               15,821,945   

Transportation — 1.1%

  

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series CC (AGC),
5.50%, 7/01/31

     2,750        3,077,002   
Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico        18,898,947   
Total Municipal Bonds — 135.1%        400,082,618   
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
       

Michigan — 20.1%

                

County/City/Special District/School District — 4.3%

  

Lakewood Public Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/37

     6,470        7,447,002   

Portage Public Schools Michigan, GO, School Building & Site (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/31

     4,650        5,158,385   
    

 

 

 
               12,605,387   

Education — 7.4%

  

Saginaw Valley State University, Refunding RB, General (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/31

     7,500        8,480,700   

Wayne State University, Refunding RB, General (AGM), 5.00%, 11/15/35

     12,207        13,496,300   
    

 

 

 
               21,977,000   

Health — 1.3%

  

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health, 5.00%, 12/01/39

     3,350        3,731,532   

Housing — 2.5%

  

Michigan HDA, RB, Rental Housing, Series A,
6.00%, 10/01/45

     6,990        7,534,171   

Utilities — 4.6%

  

City of Grand Rapids Michigan, RB (NPFGC),
5.00%, 1/01/34

     11,387        11,985,372   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (MIY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Michigan (concluded)

                

Utilities (concluded)

  

Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A,
5.25%, 7/01/39

   $ 1,649      $ 1,796,176   
    

 

 

 
               13,781,548   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts in Michigan
        59,629,638   
    

Puerto Rico — 0.4%

  

State — 0.4%

    

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/40

     1,060        1,153,110   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 20.5%
        60,782,748   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $424,157,894) — 155.6%
        460,865,366   

Short-Term Securities

   Shares     Value  

BIF Michigan Municipal Money Fund, 0.00% (e)(f)

     5,940,717      $ 5,940,717   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $5,940,717) — 2.0%
             5,940,717   
Total Investments (Cost — $430,098,611) — 157.6%        466,806,083   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.2%        3,614,582   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (10.0)%

   

    (29,579,795
VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (48.8)%        (144,600,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 296,240,870   
    

 

 

 
Notes to Schedule of investments

 

(a)   US 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)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

(c)   Security is collateralized by Municipal or US Treasury obligations.

 

(d)   Securities represent bonds transferred to a TOB in exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(e)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended January 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at July 31,
2012
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at January 31,
2013
       Income  

BIF Michigan Municipal Money Fund

       9,419,517           (3,478,800        5,940,717             

 

(f)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s sector classifications refer to any one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments)

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (MIY)

 

The following table summarizes the Fund’s investments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of January 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 460,865,366                   $ 460,865,366   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 5,940,717                               5,940,717   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 5,940,717         $ 460,865,366                   $ 466,806,083   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1   See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

      

 

Certain of the Fund’s liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of January 31, 2013, such liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

   

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

                

Bank overdraft

            $ (124,079                $ (124,079

TOB trust certificates

              (29,568,191                  (29,568,191

VRDP Shares

              (144,600,000                  (144,600,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

            $ (174,292,270                $ (174,292,270
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended January 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MJI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey — 119.2%

                

Corporate — 5.4%

  

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB:

    

New Jersey American Water Co., Inc. Project, Series A, AMT, 5.70%, 10/01/39

   $ 5,000      $ 5,602,050   

New Jersey American Water Co., Inc. Project, Series B, AMT, 5.60%, 11/01/34

     1,000        1,139,570   

United Water of New Jersey Inc., Series B (AMBAC), 4.50%, 11/01/25

     1,000        1,096,690   
    

 

 

 
               7,838,310   

County/City/Special District/School District — 14.5%

  

Borough of Hopatcong New Jersey, GO, Refunding, Sewer (AMBAC), 4.50%, 8/01/33

     750        795,315   

City of Atlantic City, GO, Tax Appeal (AGM),
4.00%, 11/01/27

     2,500        2,669,100   

City of Perth Amboy New Jersey, GO, Refunding, CAB (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/35

     1,250        1,343,025   

County of Hudson New Jersey, COP, Refunding (NPFGC), 6.25%, 12/01/16

     1,000        1,146,920   

County of Union New Jersey, GO, Refunding:

    

4.00%, 3/01/29

     1,060        1,161,877   

4.00%, 3/01/30

     1,060        1,157,032   

4.00%, 3/01/31

     1,200        1,304,400   

Edgewater Borough Board of Education, GO (AGM), Refunding:

    

4.25%, 3/01/34

     300        329,184   

4.25%, 3/01/35

     300        328,779   

4.30%, 3/01/36

     300        329,331   

Essex County Improvement Authority, Refunding RB, AMT (NPFGC), 4.75%, 11/01/32

     1,000        1,050,190   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, RB:

    

CAB, Series A-1 (NPFGC), 4.20%, 12/15/32 (a)

     1,000        437,800   

County Secured, County Services Building Project (AGM), 5.00%, 4/01/27

     250        278,350   

Harrison Parking Facility Project, Series C (AGC), 5.25%, 1/01/39

     1,000        1,116,530   

Harrison Parking Facility Project, Series C (AGC), 5.38%, 1/01/44

     1,400        1,563,716   

Monmouth County Improvement Authority, Refunding RB, Governmental Loan (AMBAC):

    

5.20%, 12/01/14

     5        5,014   

5.25%, 12/01/15

     5        5,014   

5.00%, 12/01/17

     5        5,011   

5.00%, 12/01/18

     5        5,010   

5.00%, 12/01/19

     5        5,009   

New Jersey State Transit Corp., COP, Federal Transit Administration Grants, Subordinate, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 9/15/21

     1,000        1,101,640   

Newark Housing Authority, Refunding RB, Newark Redevelopment Project (NPFGC),
4.38%, 1/01/37

     3,600        3,619,836   

Union County Improvement Authority, RB, Family Court Building Project, 4.00%, 5/01/37

     1,425        1,471,712   
    

 

 

 
               21,229,795   

Education — 23.6%

  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, RB:

    

Montclair State University, Series A (AMBAC),
5.00%, 7/01/21

     1,600        1,807,280   

Rowan University, Series C (NPFGC),
5.00%, 7/01/14 (b)

     1,185        1,263,317   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

College of New Jersey, Series D (AGM),
5.00%, 7/01/35

     3,805        4,203,079   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

                

Education (concluded)

  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB (concluded):

    

Kean University, Series A, 5.25%, 9/01/29

   $ 1,500      $ 1,734,150   

Montclair State University, Series J (NPFGC),
4.25%, 7/01/30

     2,895        2,994,472   

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Series H,
5.00%, 7/01/31

     1,000        1,129,240   

Ramapo College, Series I (AMBAC), 4.25%, 7/01/31

     1,250        1,302,063   

Ramapo College, Series I (AMBAC), 4.25%, 7/01/36

     3,890        4,030,585   

Rowan University, Series B (AGC), 5.00%, 7/01/26

     2,575        2,860,567   

Stevens Institute of Technology, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/34

     1,500        1,588,770   

William Paterson University, Series C (AGC),
4.75%, 7/01/34

     1,115        1,210,700   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, RB, Senior Student Loan, Series 1A, AMT:

    

4.50%, 12/01/28

     1,170        1,230,735   

4.50%, 12/01/29

     1,550        1,616,262   

4.63%, 12/01/30

     1,475        1,548,042   

New Jersey Institute of Technology, RB, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/42

     1,900        2,174,455   

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, RB, Series A (AMBAC):

    

5.50%, 12/01/18

     570        571,984   

5.50%, 12/01/19

     1,145        1,148,985   

5.50%, 12/01/20

     1,130        1,133,831   

5.50%, 12/01/21

     865        867,932   
    

 

 

 
               34,416,449   

Health — 10.4%

  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

Kennedy Health System, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     210        234,364   

Kennedy Health System, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     140        154,239   

Meridian Health, Series I (AGC), 5.00%, 7/01/38

     725        778,585   

Meridian Health, Series II (AGC), 5.00%, 7/01/38

     990        1,063,171   

Meridian Health, Series V (AGC), 5.00%, 7/01/38

     965        1,036,323   

Virtua Health (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/38

     1,000        1,115,850   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

AHS Hospital Corp., 6.00%, 7/01/41

     1,100        1,356,718   

Barnabas Health, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/24

     130        150,495   

Barnabas Health Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/24

     1,820        2,086,739   

Barnabas Health Issue, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/37

     1,200        1,355,532   

Barnabas Health, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/32

     440        498,722   

Hackensack University Medical (AGM),
4.63%, 1/01/30

     2,315        2,500,270   

Meridian Health System Obligation,
5.00%, 7/01/25

     300        345,969   

Meridian Health System Obligation,
5.00%, 7/01/26

     2,130        2,438,616   
    

 

 

 
               15,115,593   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MJI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

                

Housing — 7.2%

  

New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB:

    

Capital Fund Program, Series A (AGM),
4.70%, 11/01/25

   $ 3,350      $ 3,490,700   

M/F Housing, 4.55%, 11/01/43

     1,425        1,481,231   

M/F Housing, Series A, AMT (NPFGC),
4.85%, 11/01/39

     400        404,892   

S/F Housing, Series T, AMT, 4.70%, 10/01/37

     490        504,386   

S/F Housing, Series AA, 6.50%, 10/01/38

     630        660,895   

New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB:

    

S/F Housing, Series B, 4.50%, 10/01/30

     2,830        3,081,813   

Series A, AMT (NPFGC), 4.90%, 11/01/35

     820        826,470   
    

 

 

 
               10,450,387   

State — 27.1%

  

Garden State Preservation Trust, RB (AGM):

    

CAB, Series B, 2.62%, 11/01/23 (a)

     6,725        5,080,872   

Election of 2005, Series A, 5.80%, 11/01/15 (b)

     2,605        2,981,292   

New Jersey EDA, RB:

    

CAB, Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series R (NPFGC), 3.17%, 7/01/21 (a)

     2,325        1,784,251   

Cigarette Tax (Radian), 5.50%, 6/15/14 (b)

     225        241,112   

Cigarette Tax (Radian), 5.75%, 6/15/14 (b)

     785        843,899   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC),
5.25%, 7/01/25

     1,000        1,235,880   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC),
5.00%, 7/01/29

     3,500        3,683,960   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC),
5.25%, 7/01/33

     8,500        8,980,165   

School Facilities Construction, Series KK,
5.00%, 3/01/29

     685        801,464   

School Facilities Construction, Series KK,
5.00%, 3/01/38

     1,430        1,628,298   

School Facilities Construction, Series Z (AGC),
6.00%, 12/15/34

     1,200        1,431,204   

School Facilities Construction, Series U,
5.00%, 9/01/37

     3,000        3,235,620   

School Facilities Construction, Series U (AMBAC), 5.00%, 9/01/37

     1,000        1,078,540   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 6/15/26

     355        404,679   

5.00%, 6/15/28

     910        1,027,545   

5.00%, 6/15/29

     1,195        1,334,086   

New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB (NPFGC):

    

5.50%, 3/01/21

     1,540        1,846,398   

5.50%, 3/01/22

     1,050        1,267,728   

State of New Jersey, COP, Equipment Lease Purchase, Series A, 5.25%, 6/15/27

     500        565,755   
    

 

 

 
               39,452,748   

Tobacco — 1.2%

  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. New Jersey, RB, 7.00%, 6/01/13 (b)

     1,715        1,753,810   

Transportation — 21.7%

  

Delaware River Port Authority, RB, Series D:

    

5.05%, 1/01/35

     1,430        1,622,349   

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

     1,500        1,675,170   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (concluded)

                

Transportation (concluded)

  

Delaware River Port Authority, Refunding RB, Port District Project:

    

5.00%, 1/01/26

   $ 700      $ 796,754   

5.00%, 1/01/27

     525        596,143   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB:

    

Growth & Income Securities, Series B (AMBAC), 0.00%, 1/01/15 (c)

     3,005        2,867,852   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/31

     2,000        2,333,000   

5.00%, 1/01/35

     700        802,900   

(AGM), 5.25%, 1/01/29

     2,000        2,598,740   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

CAB, Series C (AGM), 4.33%, 12/15/32 (a)

     4,750        2,027,632   

CAB, Series C (AMBAC),
4.57%, 12/15/35 (a)

     2,760        981,898   

Series A, 6.00%, 6/15/35

     2,000        2,462,880   

Series A (AGC), 5.63%, 12/15/28

     780        929,900   

Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 12/15/20

     4,250        5,253,425   

Series B, 5.50%, 6/15/31

     730        868,372   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB:

    

Consolidated, 93rd Series, 6.13%, 6/01/94

     1,000        1,245,920   

JFK International Air Terminal, 6.00%, 12/01/42

     1,500        1,783,170   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, Consolidated 152nd Series, AMT,
5.75%, 11/01/30

     2,000        2,331,140   

South Jersey Transportation Authority, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 11/01/28

     200        231,572   

5.00%, 11/01/29

     200        231,026   
    

 

 

 
               31,639,843   

Utilities — 8.1%

  

Essex County Utilities Authority, Refunding RB (AGC), 4.13%, 4/01/22

     1,000        1,076,300   

Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority, Refunding RB (AMBAC), 6.25%, 1/01/14

     945        983,159   

North Hudson Sewerage Authority, Refunding RB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.13%, 8/01/20 (d)

     1,710        2,153,129   

Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority, RB, CAB, Series A (NPFGC) (a):

    

3.75%, 9/01/26

     4,100        2,475,211   

3.98%, 9/01/29

     2,750        1,430,550   

4.24%, 9/01/33

     2,350        990,854   

Union County Utilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

New Jersey Solid Waste System, County Deficiency Agreement, 5.00%, 6/15/41

     2,155        2,473,660   

Resource Recovery Facility, Covanta Union, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/31

     200        223,806   
    

 

 

 
               11,806,669   
Total Municipal Bonds in New Jersey        173,703,604   
    

Guam — 1.4%

                

State — 1.4%

    

Government of Guam Business Privilege Tax Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.13%, 1/01/42

     1,600        1,780,768   

Territory of Guam, RB, Series B-1, 5.00%, 1/01/37

     275        305,465   
Total Municipal Bonds in Guam        2,086,233   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MJI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Puerto Rico — 11.0%

                

Health — 2.9%

    

Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Hospital De La Concepcion, Series A, 6.13%, 11/15/30

   $ 4,220      $ 4,236,078   

State — 6.4%

    

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, Refunding, Public Improvement, Series C, 6.00%, 7/01/39

     1,350        1,420,997   

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Infrastructure Financing Authority, RB, CAB, Series A (a):

    

(AMBAC), 6.53%, 7/01/37

     2,250        468,383   

(NPFGC), 6.00%, 7/01/30

     2,750        982,135   

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., RB, First Sub-Series A:

    

5.50%, 8/01/42

     700        746,396   

6.00%, 8/01/42

     1,000        1,100,270   

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.60%, 8/01/41 (a)

     6,000        1,243,920   

First Sub-Series A-1, 5.25%, 8/01/43

     800        847,792   

First Sub-Series C (AGM), 5.13%, 8/01/42

     2,380        2,526,679   
    

 

 

 
               9,336,572   

Transportation — 0.9%

  

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series CC (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/31

     1,185        1,325,908   

Utilities — 0.8%

  

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, RB, Series XX, 5.75%, 7/01/36

     1,000        1,040,300   
Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico        15,938,858   
Total Municipal Bonds — 131.6%        191,728,695   
    
                  

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)

            

New Jersey — 21.6%

                

Education — 3.1%

    

Rutgers State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB, Rutgers University, Series F, 5.00%, 5/01/39

     4,003        4,443,921   

Housing — 1.5%

    

New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, Capital Fund Program, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 5/01/27

     1,980        2,179,148   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)

  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (concluded)

                

State — 4.6%

    

Garden State Preservation Trust, RB, Election of 2005, Series A (AGM), 5.75%, 11/01/28

   $ 3,300      $ 4,476,219   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, School Facilities Construction, Series NN, 5.00%, 3/01/29

     1,919        2,241,406   
    

 

 

 
               6,717,625   

Transportation — 8.6%

    

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

     760        871,203   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, Consolidated, AMT:

    

163rd Series, 5.00%, 7/15/39

     4,089        4,634,227   

169th Series, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     4,500        5,050,665   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, Consolidated, 152nd Series, AMT,
5.25%, 11/01/35

     1,829        2,021,281   
    

 

 

 
               12,577,376   

Utilities — 3.8%

  

Union County Utilities Authority, Refunding LRB, Covanta Union, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/31

     4,930        5,516,818   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts in New Jersey
        31,434,888   
    

Puerto Rico — 0.4%

  

State — 0.4%

  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/40

     520        565,677   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 22.0%
        32,000,565   

Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $205,304,220) — 153.6%

   

    223,729,260   
    
   
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

BIF New Jersey Municipal Money Fund, 0.00% (f)(g)

     1,491,959        1,491,959   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $1,491,959) — 1.0%
             1,491,959   
Total Investments (Cost — $206,796,179) — 154.6%        225,221,219   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.7%        1,088,575   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (11.1)%

   

    (16,225,596
VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (44.2)%        (64,400,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 145,684,198   
    

 

 

 

 

Notes to Schedule of investments

 

(a)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

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

 

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

 

(d)   Security is collateralized by Municipal or US Treasury obligations.

 

(e)   Securities represent bonds transferred to a TOB in exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MJI)

 

 

(f)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the period ended January 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at July 31,
2012
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at January 31,
2013
       Income  

BIF New Jersey Municipal Money Fund

       1,036,548           455,411           1,491,959         $ 2   

 

(g)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s sector classifications refer to any one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments)

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s investments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of January 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 223,729,260                   $ 223,729,260   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 1,491,959                               1,491,959   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,491,959         $ 223,729,260                   $ 225,221,219   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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

      

 

Certain of the Fund’s liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of January 31, 2013, such liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

   

    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

                

Bank overdraft

            $ (18,632                $ (18,632

TOB trust certificates

              (16,219,818                  (16,219,818

VRDP shares

              (64,400,000                  (64,400,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

            $  (80,638,450                $  (80,638,450
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended January 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  
    

Pennsylvania — 103.9%

                

Corporate — 8.4%

    

Beaver County IDA, Refunding RB, FirstEnergy, Mandatory Put Bonds, 3.38%, 1/01/35

   $ 1,200      $ 1,239,012   

Delaware County IDA Pennsylvania, Refunding RB, Water Facilities, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Project, Series B, AMT (NPFGC), 5.00%, 11/01/36

     2,520        2,624,202   

Northumberland County IDA, Refunding RB, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Project, AMT (NPFGC), 5.05%, 10/01/39

     4,500        4,613,220   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB:

    

American Water Co. Project, 6.20%, 4/01/39

     1,300        1,519,791   

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Project, Series B, 4.50%, 12/01/42

     3,630        3,889,509   

Waste Management, Inc. Project, Series A, AMT, 5.10%, 10/01/27

     1,200        1,264,068   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Amtrak Project, Series A, AMT,
5.00%, 11/01/41

     865        932,193   
    

 

 

 
               16,081,995   

County/City/Special District/School District — 30.0%

  

Chambersburg Area School District, GO (NPFGC):

    

5.25%, 3/01/26

     2,115        2,321,593   

5.25%, 3/01/27

     2,500        2,736,850   

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding, Series A:

    

(AGC), 5.00%, 8/01/24

     2,000        2,248,080   

(AGM), 5.25%, 12/15/32

     5,000        5,561,550   

City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding, Series B, 5.00%, 9/01/26

     970        1,130,777   

Connellsville Area School District, GO, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 11/15/13 (a)

     1,000        1,037,530   

County of Lycoming Pennsylvania, GO, Series A (AGM):

    

4.00%, 8/15/38

     645        669,046   

4.00%, 8/15/42

     140        144,315   

County of York Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 3/01/36

     400        448,988   

East Stroudsburg Area School District, GO, Series A (NPFGC), 7.75%, 9/01/27

     2,000        2,507,200   

East Stroudsburg Area School District, GO, Refunding, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 9/01/25

     3,000        3,431,130   

Falls Township Pennsylvania, RB, Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00%, 12/01/37

     1,070        1,216,258   

Lower Merion School District, GO, Refunding, Series A, 3.25%, 11/15/27

     2,035        2,116,196   

Marple Newtown School District, GO (AGM), 5.00%, 6/01/31

     3,500        4,078,550   

Northeastern School District York County, GO, Series B (NPFGC), 5.00%, 4/01/32

     1,585        1,746,290   

Penn Delco Pennsylvania School District, GO:

    

4.00%, 6/01/32

     810        860,552   

4.00%, 6/01/34

     590        623,895   

4.00%, 6/01/38

     1,060        1,101,849   

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, RB, Quality Redevelopment Neighborhood, Series B, AMT (NPFGC),
5.00%, 4/15/27

     4,645        4,804,788   

Philadelphia School District, GO, Series E, 6.00%, 9/01/38

     3,300        3,845,391   

Philadelphia School District, GO, Refunding, Series A (BHAC), 5.00%, 6/01/34

     1,000        1,191,070   

Philipsburg Osceola Area School District Pennsylvania, GO (AGM):

    

5.00%, 4/01/41

     755        803,245   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  
    

Pennsylvania (continued)

                

County/City/Special District/School District (concluded)

  

Philipsburg Osceola Area School District Pennsylvania, GO (AGM) (concluded):

    

Series A, 4.00%, 4/01/35

   $ 600      $ 618,792   

Series A, 4.00%, 4/01/38

     595        607,168   

Series A, 4.00%, 4/01/41

     225        229,505   

Shaler Area School District Pennsylvania, GO, CAB (Syncora), 3.59%, 9/01/30 (b)

     6,145        3,287,083   

State Public School Building Authority, RB, CAB, Corry Area School District (AGM) (b):

    

2.76%, 12/15/22

     1,640        1,250,566   

2.95%, 12/15/23

     1,980        1,440,707   

3.07%, 12/15/24

     1,980        1,379,209   

3.17%, 12/15/25

     1,770        1,180,873   

State Public School Building Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Harrisburg School District Project, Series A (AGC), 5.00%, 11/15/33

     1,200        1,318,524   

School District Philadelphia Project, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 6/01/26

     1,500        1,592,490   
    

 

 

 
               57,530,060   

Education — 6.0%

    

Adams County IDA, Refunding RB, Gettysburg College, 5.00%, 8/15/26

     100        114,230   

Drexel University, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 5/01/37

     1,500        1,616,865   

Shippensburg University Student Services, 5.00%, 10/01/35

     430        469,216   

Shippensburg University Student Services, 5.00%, 10/01/44

     1,195        1,297,949   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Drexel University, Series A, 5.25%, 5/01/41

     2,750        3,117,400   

State System Higher Education, Series Al, 5.00%, 6/15/35

     1,780        2,048,121   

Thomas Jefferson University, 4.00%, 3/01/37

     375        385,523   

Thomas Jefferson University, 5.00%, 3/01/42

     310        347,575   

State Public School Building Authority, RB, Community College Allegheny County Project (AGM), 5.00%, 7/15/34

     1,880        2,127,446   
    

 

 

 
               11,524,325   

Health — 15.2%

    

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, RB, Health Center, UPMC Health, Series B (NPFGC),
6.00%, 7/01/26

     2,000        2,682,340   

Berks County Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/40

     1,175        1,307,293   

Centre County Hospital Authority, RB, Mount Nittany Medical Center Project, 7.00%, 11/15/46

     2,020        2,603,174   

County of Lehigh Pennsylvania, RB, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/33

     7,995        8,602,300   

Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, Diakon Lutheran, 6.38%, 1/01/39

     500        560,875   

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Refunding RB, Abington Memorial Hospital:

    

3.75%, 6/01/31

     470        471,824   

3.25%, 6/01/26

     625        630,813   

Series A, 5.13%, 6/01/33

     490        538,652   

Montgomery County IDA Pennsylvania, RB, Acts Retirement Life Community:

    

4.50%, 11/15/36

     295        297,744   

Series A-1, 6.25%, 11/15/29

     235        274,461   

5.00%, 11/15/27

     690        772,020   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  
    

Pennsylvania (continued)

                

Health (concluded)

  

Montgomery County IDA Pennsylvania, RB, Acts Retirement Life Community (concluded):

    

5.00%, 11/15/28

   $ 445      $ 493,425   

5.00%, 11/15/29

     150        163,809   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series A,
5.00%, 8/15/42

     1,505        1,689,317   

Philadelphia Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Presbyterian Medical Center,
6.65%, 12/01/19 (a)(c)

     2,705        3,277,324   

Saint Mary Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health East, Series A:

    

5.00%, 11/15/26

     1,325        1,458,176   

5.00%, 11/15/27

     945        1,037,997   

South Fork Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, Conemaugh Valley Memorial, Series B (AGC), 5.38%, 7/01/35

     2,000        2,234,720   
    

 

 

 
               29,096,264   

Housing — 7.4%

    

Pennsylvania HFA, RB, AMT:

    

Series 95-A, 4.90%, 10/01/37

     995        1,015,437   

Series 114C, 3.65%, 10/01/37

     2,015        1,993,560   

Series 114C, 3.70%, 10/01/42

     3,870        3,837,453   

Pennsylvania HFA, Refunding RB:

    

4.75%, 10/01/39

     890        916,033   

S/F Mortgage, Series 92-A, AMT, 4.75%, 4/01/31

     640        652,365   

Series 99-A, AMT, 5.15%, 4/01/38

     855        949,161   

Series 105C, 4.88%, 10/01/34

     1,730        1,846,983   

Philadelphia Housing Authority Capital Fund Program, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.50%, 12/01/18

     3,000        3,042,960   
    

 

 

 
               14,253,952   

State — 0.7%

    

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, GO, First Series, 5.00%, 6/01/28

     600        730,290   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Unemployment Compensation, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/23

     600        659,508   
    

 

 

 
               1,389,798   

Transportation — 20.9%

    

City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ARB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 6/15/40

     2,500        2,692,875   

AMT (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/37

     7,500        7,924,050   

Delaware River Port Authority, RB, Series D (AGM), 5.00%, 1/01/40

     1,560        1,742,177   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Enhanced Turnpike Subordinate Special, RB:

    

5.00%, 12/01/37

     705        797,306   

5.00%, 12/01/42

     2,100        2,352,735   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB:

    

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/42

     2,500        2,845,300   

Series A (AMBAC), 5.50%, 12/01/31

     7,800        8,423,142   

Series A (AMBAC), 5.25%, 12/01/32

     350        376,246   

Series C of 2003 Pennsylvania Turnpike (NPFGC), 5.00%, 12/01/32

     3,600        4,047,192   

Sub-Series A, 6.00%, 12/01/41

     700        794,542   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB, Sub-Series B (AGM), 5.25%, 6/01/39

     3,500        3,895,500   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  
    

Pennsylvania (concluded)

                

Transportation (concluded)

    

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, RB, Capital Grant Receipts:

    

5.00%, 6/01/28

   $ 1,570      $ 1,806,191   

5.00%, 6/01/29

     2,080        2,381,329   
    

 

 

 
               40,078,585   

Utilities — 15.3%

    

Allegheny County Sanitation Authority, Refunding RB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 12/01/30

     5,000        5,475,800   

Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, RB, Water System, 5.00%, 12/01/41

     500        571,235   

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Gas Works, RB:

    

1998 General Ordinance, 4th Series (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/32

     3,300        3,351,447   

Ninth Series, 5.25%, 8/01/40

     1,430        1,539,080   

City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Water & Wastewater, RB:

    

Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/36

     700        781,172   

Series C (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/40

     3,000        3,359,670   

Delaware County IDA Pennsylvania, RB, Pennsylvania Suburban Water Co. Project, Series A, AMT (AMBAC),
5.15%, 9/01/32

     5,500        5,555,385   

Erie Pennsylvania Water Authority, Refunding RB (AGM):

    

4.00%, 12/01/32

     860        904,780   

4.00%, 12/01/34

     985        1,019,830   

4.00%, 12/01/36

     715        737,286   

Lycoming County Water & Sewer Authority, RB (AGM), 5.00%, 11/15/41

     400        433,192   

Northampton Borough Municipal Authority, RB (NPFGC), 5.00%, 5/01/14 (a)

     935        990,670   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, Philadelphia Biosolids Facility, 6.25%, 1/01/32

     1,420        1,624,239   

Reading Area Water Authority Pennsylvania, RB (AGM), 5.00%, 12/01/27

     2,680        2,993,158   
    

 

 

 
               29,336,944   
Total Municipal Bonds in Pennsylvania              199,291,923   
    

Guam — 2.0%

                

State — 0.5%

    

Territory of Guam, Limited Obligation Bonds, RB, Section 30, Series A, 5.63%, 12/01/29

     805        900,860   

Transportation — 1.3%

    

Guam International Airport Authority, Refunding RB, Series C, AMT (NPFGC), 5.00%, 10/01/23

     2,500        2,521,125   

Utilities — 0.2%

    

Guam Power Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     420        468,497   
Total Municipal Bonds in Guam              3,890,482   
    

Puerto Rico — 0.7%

                

State — 0.7%

    

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, Refunding, Public Improvement, Series A-4 (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/30

     1,270        1,331,938   
Total Municipal Bonds — 106.6%        204,514,343   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  
    

Pennsylvania — 52.1%

                

County/City/Special District/School District — 4.9%

  

Erie County Conventional Center Authority, RB, 5.00%, 1/15/36

   $ 8,850      $ 9,422,931   

Education — 12.9%

    

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB:

    

Series AE (NPFGC), 4.75%, 6/15/32

     8,845        9,448,652   

University of Pennsylvania Health System, 5.75%, 8/15/41

     4,270        5,039,411   

University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series A, 4.00%, 8/15/39

     7,600        7,775,636   

University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, RB, Capital Project, Series B, 5.00%, 9/15/28

     2,202        2,576,186   
    

 

 

 
               24,839,885   

Health — 9.7%

    

Geisinger Authority Pennsylvania Health Systems, RB:

    

Series A, 5.13%, 6/01/34

     2,500        2,779,875   

Series A, 5.25%, 6/01/39

     3,128        3,485,931   

Series A-1, 5.13%, 6/01/41

     6,270        7,053,687   

Philadelphia Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Project, Series C, 5.00%, 7/01/41

     4,680        5,213,099   
    

 

 

 
               18,532,592   

Housing — 3.8%

    

Pennsylvania HFA, Refunding RB:

    

S/F Mortgage, Series 113, 4.85%, 10/01/37

     4,120        4,430,071   

Series 96-A, AMT, 4.70%, 10/01/37

     2,850        2,919,512   
    

 

 

 
               7,349,583   

State — 20.8%

    

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, GO, First Series:

    

5.00%, 3/15/28

     5,203        6,095,364   

5.00%, 11/15/30

     6,350        7,634,287   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Series C of 2003 Pennsylvania Turnpike, 5.00%, 12/01/32

     10,000        11,242,200   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  
    

Pennsylvania (concluded)

                

State (concluded)

    

State Public School Building Authority, Refunding RB, School District of Philadelphia Project, Series B (AGM),
5.00%, 6/01/26

   $ 14,026      $ 14,891,049   
    

 

 

 
               39,862,900   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts in Pennsylvania
        100,007,891   
    

Puerto Rico — 2.8%

                

State — 2.8%

    

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/40

     5,000        5,439,100   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 54.9%
        105,446,991   

Total Long-Term Investments

(Cost — $287,364,229) — 161.5%

  

  

    309,961,334   
    
   
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

BIF Pennsylvania Municipal Money Fund, 0.00% (e)(f)

     153,639        153,639   

Total Short-Term Securities

(Cost — $153,639) — 0.1%

  

  

    153,639   
Total Investments (Cost — $287,517,868) — 161.6%        310,114,973   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.4%        2,729,202   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (28.5)%

   

    (54,645,163
VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (34.5)%        (66,300,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 191,899,012   
    

 

 

 
Notes to Schedule of investments

 

(a)   US 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)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

(c)   Security is collateralized by Municipal or US Treasury obligations.

 

(d)   Securities represent bonds transferred to a TOB in exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(e)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended January 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at July 31,
2012
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at January 31,
2013
       Income  

BIF Pennsylvania Municipal Money Fund

       3,976,718           (3,823,079        153,639         $ 163   

 

(f)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s sector classifications refer to any one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA)

 

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments)

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s investments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of January 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 309,961,334                   $ 309,961,334   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 153,639                               153,639   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 153,639         $ 309,961,334                   $ 310,114,973   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1   See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

      

Certain of the Fund’s liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of January 31, 2013, such liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

 

   

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

                

Bank overdraft

            $ (56,890                $ (56,890

TOB trust certificates

              (54,624,902                  (54,624,902

VRDP Shares

              (66,300,000                  (66,300,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

            $ (120,981,792                $ (120,981,792
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended January 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities     

 

January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
MuniHoldings
California
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MUC)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
New Jersey
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MUJ)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Investment
Quality Fund
(MFT)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Michigan
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MIY)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
New Jersey
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MJI)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Pennsylvania
Quality Fund
(MPA)
 
           
Assets                                                

Investments at value — unaffiliated1

  $ 1,110,404,604      $ 550,838,755      $ 224,379,814      $ 460,865,366      $ 223,729,260      $ 309,961,334   

Investments at value — affiliated2

    4,970,161        6,216,765        110,369        5,940,717        1,491,959        153,639   

Cash pledged as collateral for financial futures contracts

    264,000                                      

Interest receivable

    14,649,564        4,686,158        2,496,469        4,880,744        1,731,336        3,149,387   

Investments sold receivable

    5,336,028               548,708        310,000               491,689   

Deferred offering costs

    231,512        343,490        95,379        268,348        231,969        209,771   

Prepaid expenses

    24,917        12,780        5,177        10,589        5,300        6,954   
 

 

 

 

Total assets

    1,135,880,786        562,097,948        227,635,916        472,275,764        227,189,824        313,972,774   
 

 

 

 
           
Accrued Liabilities                                                

Bank overdraft

    236,255        43,056        52,553        124,079        18,632        56,890   

Investments purchased payable

    8,389,741                                      

Income dividends payable — Common Shares

    3,236,823        1,576,128        601,517        1,395,562        640,449        851,328   

Investment advisory fees payable

    522,419        253,074        96,403        200,055        95,343        132,991   

Officer’s and Directors’ fees payable

    172,735        2,309               3,851        1,036        5,653   

Interest expense and fees payable

    105,357        11,983        17,299        11,604        5,778        20,261   

Variation margin payable

    18,750                                      

Other accrued expenses payable

    157,356        259,209        78,073        131,552        124,570        81,737   
 

 

 

 

Total accrued liabilities

    12,839,436        2,145,759        845,845        1,866,703        885,808        1,148,860   
 

 

 

 
           
Other Liabilities                                                

TOB trust certificates

    191,494,247        34,330,676        35,255,933        29,568,191        16,219,818        54,624,902   

VRDP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share3,4

           172,700,000               144,600,000        64,400,000        66,300,000   

VMTP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share3,4

    254,000,000               56,500,000                        
 

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

    445,494,247        207,030,676        91,755,933        174,168,191        80,619,818        120,924,902   
 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    458,333,683        209,176,435        92,601,778        176,034,894        81,505,626        122,073,762   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 677,547,103      $ 352,921,513      $ 135,034,138      $ 296,240,870      $ 145,684,198      $ 191,899,012   
 

 

 

 
           
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Consist of                                           

Paid-in capital5,6,7

  $ 585,729,141      $ 299,124,763      $ 118,097,608      $ 261,253,574      $ 125,372,419      $ 170,218,412   

Undistributed net investment income

    10,817,605        5,554,873        1,947,192        3,332,517        2,568,535        1,994,621   

Accumulated net realized loss

    (8,900,433     (1,588,955     (5,369,382     (5,052,693     (681,796     (2,911,126

Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    89,900,790        49,830,832        20,358,720        36,707,472        18,425,040        22,597,105   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 677,547,103      $ 352,921,513      $ 135,034,138      $ 296,240,870      $ 145,684,198      $ 191,899,012   
 

 

 

 

Net asset value per Common Share

  $ 16.54      $ 16.57      $ 15.94      $ 16.24      $ 16.38      $ 16.68   
 

 

 

 

1 Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 1,020,705,053      $ 501,007,923      $ 204,021,094      $ 424,157,894      $ 205,304,220      $ 287,364,229   

2 Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 4,970,161      $ 6,216,765      $ 110,369      $ 5,940,717      $ 1,491,959      $ 153,639   

3 Preferred Shares outstanding:

           

Par value $0.05 per share

                  565                      663   

Par value $0.10 per share

    2,540        1,727               1,446        644          

4 Preferred Shares authorized, including Auction Market Preferred Shares (“AMPS”)

    15,600        9,847        1 million        8,046        3,584        1 million   

5 Common Shares outstanding

    40,972,449        21,299,027        8,472,077        18,242,638        8,895,127        11,504,433   

6 Par Value per Common Share

  $ 0.10      $ 0.10      $ 0.10      $ 0.10      $ 0.10      $ 0.10   

7 Common Shares authorized

    200 million        200 million        unlimited        200 million        200 million        unlimited   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Operations     

 

Six Months Ended January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
MuniHoldings
California
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MUC)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
New Jersey
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MUJ)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Investment
Quality Fund
(MFT)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Michigan
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MIY)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
New Jersey
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MJI)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Pennsylvania
Quality Fund
(MPA)
 
           
Investment Income                                                

Interest

  $ 23,015,404      $ 11,865,025      $ 4,683,000      $ 10,430,295      $ 4,892,586      $ 6,599,196   

Income — affiliated

    3        4        243               2        163   
 

 

 

 

Total income

    23,015,407        11,865,029        4,683,243        10,430,295        4,892,588        6,599,359   
 

 

 

 
           
Expenses                                                

Investment advisory

    3,101,386        1,541,450        569,009        1,185,622        566,477        780,782   

Liquidity fees

           620,692                      231,457          

Professional

    55,814        32,224        43,264        32,586        41,055        45,790   

Accounting services

    74,583        50,425        24,970        43,334        25,733        28,113   

Officer and Directors

    49,668        17,775        6,969        15,067        7,418        14,023   

Remarketing fees on Preferred Shares

           87,060                      32,465          

Transfer agent

    20,248        15,143        12,678        14,716        12,448        16,369   

Custodian

    23,406        14,725        5,433        11,533        6,927        9,682   

Registration

    7,088        4,666        4,676        4,643        4,694        4,662   

Printing

    296        3,783        3,498        3,204        2,929        1,651   

Miscellaneous

    36,094        31,813        13,259        20,251        19,031        19,894   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs

    3,368,583        2,419,756        683,756        1,330,956        950,634        920,966   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs1

    2,180,967        423,623        484,838        909,232        173,724        559,488   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses

    5,549,550        2,843,379        1,168,594        2,240,188        1,124,358        1,480,454   

Less fees waived by Manager

    (230,045     (41,209     (904     (1,547     (2,636     (907
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    5,319,505        2,802,170        1,167,690        2,238,641        1,121,722        1,479,547   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    17,695,902        9,062,859        3,515,553        8,191,654        3,770,866        5,119,812   
 

 

 

 
           
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)                                                
Net realized gain (loss) from:            

Investments

    4,187,804        151,784        2,572,479        376,326        127,961        822,581   

Financial futures contracts

    178,255        (137,906            (112,802     (56,401       
 

 

 

 
    4,366,059        13,878        2,572,479        263,524        71,560        822,581   
 

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:            

Investments

    2,255,323        1,074,279        (681,399     965,170        584,941        435,129   

Financial futures contracts

    201,239                                      
 

 

 

 
    2,456,562        1,074,279        (681,399     965,170        584,941        435,129   
 

 

 

 

Total realized and unrealized gain

    6,822,621        1,088,157        1,891,080        1,228,694        656,501        1,257,710   
 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations

  $ 24,518,523      $ 10,151,016      $ 5,406,633      $ 9,420,348      $ 4,427,367      $ 6,377,522   
 

 

 

 

1   Related to TOBs, VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares.

           

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock MuniHoldings California
Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC)
        BlackRock MuniHoldings New
Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MUJ)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
January 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
July 31,
2012
        Six Months Ended
January 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

July 31,
2012

 
         
Operations                                    

Net investment income

  $ 17,695,902      $ 38,695,079        $ 9,062,859      $ 17,624,095   

Net realized gain

    4,366,059        9,613,108          13,878        847,227   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    2,456,562        77,535,449          1,074,279        38,878,617   

Dividends to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

           (391,674                
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    24,518,523        125,451,962          10,151,016        57,349,939   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Dividends to Common Shareholders From                                    

Net investment income

    (19,403,575     (38,034,966 )1        (9,450,189     (18,885,230 )1 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Capital Share Transactions                                    

Reinvestment of common dividends

    1,354,938        260,092          383,479        288,582   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                    

Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    6,469,886        87,677,088          1,084,306        38,753,291   

Beginning of period

    671,077,217        583,400,129          351,837,207        313,083,916   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 677,547,103      $ 671,077,217        $ 352,921,513      $ 351,837,207   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

  $ 10,817,605      $ 12,525,278        $ 5,554,873      $ 5,942,203   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

    BlackRock MuniYield Investment
Quality Fund (MFT)
        BlackRock MuniYield Michigan
Quality Fund, Inc. (MIY)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:  

Six Months Ended

January 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

July 31,
2012

       

Six Months Ended

January 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

July 31,
2012

 
         
Operations                                    

Net investment income

  $ 3,515,553      $ 7,349,601        $ 8,191,654      $ 15,913,136   

Net realized gain

    2,572,479        4,056,923          263,524        297,533   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (681,399     15,593,220          965,170        29,064,094   

Dividends to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

           (101,371                
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    5,406,633        26,898,373          9,420,348        45,274,763   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Dividends to Common Shareholders From                                    

Net investment income

    (3,607,959     (7,213,049 )1        (8,367,450     (16,994,949 )1 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Capital Share Transactions                                    

Reinvestment of common dividends

    75,507        51,841          383,921        197,986   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                    

Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    1,874,181        19,737,165          1,436,819        28,477,800   

Beginning of period

    133,159,957        113,422,792          294,804,051        266,326,251   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 135,034,138      $ 133,159,957        $ 296,240,870      $ 294,804,051   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

  $ 1,947,192      $ 2,039,598        $ 3,332,517      $ 3,508,313   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

1   

Dividends are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

 

    BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey
Quality Fund, Inc. (MJI)
        BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania
Quality Fund (MPA)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:  

Six Months Ended

January 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

July 31,
2012

        Six Months Ended
January 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
July 31,
2012
 
         
Operations                                    

Net investment income

  $ 3,770,866      $ 7,289,984        $ 5,119,812      $ 9,812,322   

Net realized gain

    71,560        123,544          822,581        473,116   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    584,941        16,580,499          435,129        18,606,827   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    4,427,367        23,994,027          6,377,522        28,892,265   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders From                                    

Net investment income

    (3,904,796     (7,917,169 )1        (5,106,521     (10,493,933 )1 

Net realized gain

    (254,188                       
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders

    (4,158,984     (7,917,169       (5,106,521     (10,493,933
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Capital Share Transactions                                    

Reinvestment of common dividends

    473,838        384,157          65,526        226,396   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                    

Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    742,221        16,461,015          1,336,527        18,624,728   

Beginning of period

    144,941,977        128,480,962          190,562,485        171,937,757   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 145,684,198      $ 144,941,977        $ 191,899,012      $ 190,562,485   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

  $ 2,568,535      $ 2,702,465        $ 1,994,621      $ 1,981,330   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

1   

Dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

 

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Statements of Cash Flows     

 

Six Months Ended January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
MuniHoldings
California
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MUC)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
New Jersey
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MUJ)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Investment
Quality Fund
(MFT)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Michigan
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MIY)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
New Jersey
Quality Fund, Inc.
(MJI)
    BlackRock
MuniYield
Pennsylvania
Quality Fund
(MPA)
 
           
Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                                

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 24,518,523      $ 10,151,016      $ 5,406,633      $ 9,420,348      $ 4,427,367      $ 6,377,522   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

           

(Increase) decrease in interest receivable

    (1,672     43,280        (19,254     83,614        37,992        (140,365

Increase in prepaid expenses

    (9,091     (4,816     (2,187     (3,815     (2,149     (2,606

Increase in cash pledged as collateral for financial futures contracts

    (264,000                                   

Increase (decrease) in investment advisory fees payable

    (27,255     (2,411     3,037        2,938        1,573        3,992   

Increase (decrease) in interest expense and fees payable

    (1,367     314        2,549        (126     (141     1,983   

Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses payable

    1,576        (29,751     1,400        (45,029     (5,184     2,906   

Increase in variation margin payable

    18,750                                      

Increase in Officer’s and Directors’ fees payable

    30,940        734        444        771        395        4,760   

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    (6,443,127     (1,226,063     (1,891,080     (1,341,496     (712,902     (1,257,710

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments

    2,071,628        (205,588     466,132        206,443        (261,304     250,182   

Amortization of deferred offering costs

    46,724        3,287        24,438        3,653        3,069        2,927   

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments

    186,505,842        21,548,454        47,509,717        27,600,680        9,178,503        12,109,316   

Purchases of long-term investments

    (208,818,085     (24,271,777     (49,732,081     (31,549,127     (10,396,131     (20,035,930

Net proceeds from sales (purchases) of short-term securities

    14,457,305        (1,596,655     (110,369     3,478,800        (455,411     3,823,079   
 

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

    12,086,691        4,410,024        1,659,379        7,857,654        1,815,677        1,140,056   
 

 

 

 
           
Cash Used for Financing Activities                                                

Increase in bank overdraft

    236,255        43,056        52,553        124,079        18,632        56,890   

Cash receipts from TOB trust certificates

    19,615,866        4,611,931        1,579,964               1,848,769        3,800,000   

Cash payments for TOB trust certificates

    (13,896,633            (100,000                   (35,000

Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders

    (18,042,179     (9,065,011     (3,532,120     (7,981,733     (3,683,078     (5,040,706
 

 

 

 

Cash used for financing activities

    (12,086,691     (4,410,024     (1,999,603     (7,857,654     (1,815,677     (1,218,816
 

 

 

 
           
Cash                                                

Net decrease in cash

                  (340,224                   (78,760

Cash at beginning of period

                  340,224                      78,760   
 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

                                         
 

 

 

 
           
Cash Flow Information                                                

Cash paid during the period for interest and fees

  $ 2,135,610      $ 420,022      $ 457,851      $ 905,705      $ 170,796      $ 554,578   
 

 

 

 
           
Noncash Financing Activities                                                

Capital shares issued in reinvestment of dividends paid to Common Shareholders

  $ 1,354,938      $ 383,479      $ 75,507      $ 383,921      $ 473,838      $ 65,526   
 

 

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC)

 

   

Six Months Ended
January 31,
2013

(Unaudited)

  Year Ended July 31,  

Period
July 1, 2009

to July 31,

2009

  Year Ended June 30,
      2012   2011   2010     2009   2008
                           
Per Share Operating Performance                                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 16.41       $ 14.27       $ 14.55       $ 13.21       $ 13.05       $ 13.84       $ 14.48  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income1

      0.43         0.95         0.97         0.92         0.08         0.90         0.96  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.17         2.13         (0.33 )       1.24         0.14         (0.89 )       (0.60 )

Dividends to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

              (0.01 )       (0.02 )       (0.03 )       (0.00 )2       (0.15 )       (0.32 )
   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      0.60         3.07         0.62         2.13         0.22         (0.14 )       0.04  
   

 

 

 

Dividends to Common Shareholders from net investment income

      (0.47 )       (0.93 )3       (0.90 )3       (0.79 )3       (0.06 )3       (0.65 )3       (0.68 )3
   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 16.54       $ 16.41       $ 14.27       $ 14.55       $ 13.21       $ 13.05       $ 13.84  
   

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

    $ 16.64       $ 16.36       $ 13.15       $ 14.04       $ 12.18       $ 11.07       $ 12.24  
   

 

 

 
                           
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4                                                     

Based on net asset value

      3.71% 5       22.26%         4.88%         16.96%         1.75% 5       0.21%         0.64%  
   

 

 

 

Based on market price

      4.66% 5       32.27%         0.16%         22.40%         10.59% 5       (3.88)       (7.41)%   
   

 

 

 
                           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                                     

Total expenses

      1.63% 6       1.48% 7       1.38% 7       1.23% 7       1.34% 6,7,8       1.59% 7       1.58% 7
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      1.56% 6       1.39% 7       1.25% 7       1.12% 7       1.19% 6,7,8       1.40% 7       1.50% 7
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs9

      0.92% 6       1.01% 7,10       1.02% 7       0.98% 7       1.06% 6,7,8       1.02% 7       1.14% 7
   

 

 

 

Net investment income

      5.20% 6       6.14% 7       6.93% 7       6.52% 7       6.59% 6,7,8       7.08% 7       6.72% 7
   

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

              0.06%         0.16%         0.18%         0.23% 6       1.15%         2.22%  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

      5.20% 6       6.08%         6.77%         6.34%         6.36% 6,8       5.93%         4.50%  
   

 

 

 
                           
Supplemental Data                                                     

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

    $ 677,547       $ 671,077       $ 583,400       $ 594,734       $ 540,144       $ 533,256       $ 565,757  
   

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                    $ 254,000       $ 254,000       $ 254,000       $ 287,375       $ 287,375  
   

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

    $ 254,000       $ 254,000                                          
   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

      17%         46%         24%         25%         1%         19%         43%  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                    $ 82,421       $ 83,538       $ 78,166       $ 71,392       $ 74,225  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

    $     366,751       $ 364,204                                          
   

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Amount is less than $(0.01) per share.

 

3   

Dividends are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

4   

Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

 

5   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

6   

Annualized.

 

7   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

8   

Certain non-recurring expenses have been included in the ratio but not annualized. If these expenses were annualized, the ratios of total expenses, total expenses after fees waived, total expenses after fees waived excluding interest expense and fees, net investment income and net investment income to Common Shareholders would have been 1.43%, 1.28%, 1.15%, 6.50% and 6.27%, respectively.

 

9   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs relate to TOBs and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 1 and Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VMTP shares, respectively.

 

10   

For the year ended July 31, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 0.97%.

 

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (MUJ)

 

 

   

Six Months Ended

January 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

  Year Ended July 31,
      2012   2011   2010   2009   2008
                       
Per Share Operating Performance                                           

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 16.54       $ 14.73       $ 15.19       $ 14.40       $ 14.35       $ 14.86  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income1

      0.43         0.83         0.93         1.00         0.98         0.93  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.04         1.87         (0.47 )       0.67         (0.11 )       (0.47 )

Dividends and distributions to AMPS shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

                      (0.03 )       (0.03 )       (0.16 )       (0.31 )

Net realized gain

                              (0.00 )2                
   

 

 

 

Net increase from investment operations

      0.47         2.70         0.43         1.64         0.71         0.15  
   

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

      (0.44 )       (0.89 )3       (0.89 )3       (0.84 )3       (0.66 )3       (0.66 )3

Net realized gain

                              (0.01 )3                
   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders

      (0.44 )       (0.89 )       (0.89 )       (0.85 )       (0.66 )       (0.66 )
   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 16.57       $ 16.54       $ 14.73       $ 15.19       $ 14.40       $ 14.35  
   

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

    $ 16.68       $ 16.05       $ 13.74       $ 15.05       $ 13.38       $ 12.93  
   

 

 

 
                       
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4                                           

Based on net asset value

      2.89% 5       18.96%         3.28%         11.95%         6.13%         1.35%  
   

 

 

 

Based on market price

      6.74% 5       23.76%          (2.77)%          19.37%         9.45%          (5.76)%   
   

 

 

 
                       
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                           

Total expenses

      1.60% 6       1.81% 7       1.21% 7       1.13% 7       1.30% 7       1.30% 7
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      1.57% 6       1.78% 7       1.17% 7       1.08% 7       1.21% 7       1.23% 7
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs8

      1.34% 6,9       1.43% 7,9       1.11% 7       1.05% 7       1.10% 7       1.15% 7
   

 

 

 

Net investment income

      5.09% 6       5.28% 7       6.36% 7       6.71% 7       7.04% 7       6.22% 7
   

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

                      0.21%         0.22%         1.13%         2.11%  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

      5.09% 6       5.28%         6.15%         6.49%         5.91%         4.11%  
   

 

 

 
                       
Supplemental Data                                           

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

    $     352,922       $ 351,837       $ 313,084       $ 322,681       $ 305,856       $ 304,947  
   

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                            $ 172,700       $ 172,700       $ 176,700  
   

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

    $ 172,700       $ 172,700       $ 172,700                          
   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

      4%         17%         12%         13%         9%         12%  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                            $ 71,713       $ 69,278 10     $ 68,152 10
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

    $ 304,355       $ 303,727       $ 281,288                          
   

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Amount is less than $(0.01) per share.

 

3   

Dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

4   

Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

 

5   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

6   

Annualized.

 

7   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

8   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs relate to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 1 and Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VRDP Shares, respectively.

 

9   

For the six months ended January 31, 2013 and the year ended July 31, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 1.29% and 1.01%, respectively.

 

10   

Amounts have been recalculated to conform with current period presentation.

 

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Six Months Ended

January 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

  Year Ended July 31,  

Period

November 1, 2007

to July 31,

2008

 

Year Ended

October 31,

2007

      2012   2011   2010   2009    
                           
Per Share Operating Performance                                                                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 15.73       $ 13.40       $ 13.87       $ 12.83       $ 13.42       $ 14.38       $ 14.91  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income1

      0.42         0.87         0.91         0.92         0.94         0.71         0.95  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.22         2.32         (0.49 )       0.98         (0.70 )       (0.97 )       (0.49 )

Dividends to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

              (0.01 )       (0.04 )       (0.04 )       (0.15 )       (0.22 )       (0.31 )
   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      0.64         3.18         0.38         1.86         0.09         (0.48 )       0.15  
   

 

 

 

Dividends to Common Shareholders from net investment income

      (0.43 )       (0.85 )2       (0.85 )2       (0.82 )2       (0.68 )2       (0.48 )2       (0.68 )2
   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 15.94       $ 15.73       $ 13.40       $ 13.87       $ 12.83       $ 13.42       $ 14.38  
   

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

    $ 15.94       $ 15.47       $ 12.39       $ 14.28       $ 11.80       $ 11.75       $ 12.74  
   

 

 

 
                           
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3                                                     

Based on net asset value

      4.07% 4       24.51%         3.20%         14.99%         1.94%         (2.97)%4          1.39%  
   

 

 

 

Based on market price

      5.82% 4       32.43%         (7.32)%          28.72%         7.08%         (4.11)%4          (5.75)%   
   

 

 

 
                           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                                     

Total expenses

      1.72% 5       1.58% 6       1.23% 6       1.19% 6       1.40% 6       1.51% 5,6       1.54% 6
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      1.72% 5       1.58% 6       1.23% 6       1.19% 6       1.37% 6       1.49% 5,6       1.52% 6
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs7

      1.00% 5       1.08% 6,8       1.11% 6       1.09% 6       1.19% 6       1.18% 5,6       1.20% 6
   

 

 

 

Net investment income

      5.17% 5       5.94% 6       6.91% 6       6.80% 6       7.54% 6       6.60% 5,6       6.53% 6
   

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

              0.08%         0.28%         0.29%         1.23%         2.07% 5       2.13%  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

      5.17% 5       5.86%         6.63%         6.51%         6.31%         4.53% 5       4.40%  
   

 

 

 
                           
Supplemental Data                                                     

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

    $ 135,034       $ 133,160       $ 113,423       $ 117,341       $ 108,434       $ 113,449       $ 121,574  
   

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                    $ 56,525       $ 56,525       $ 56,525       $ 62,250       $ 72,000  
   

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

    $ 56,500       $ 56,500                                          
   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

      19%         43%         29%         38%         43%         21%         26%  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                    $ 75,165       $ 76,900       $ 72,961       $ 70,569       $ 67,220  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

    $     338,998       $ 335,681                                          
   

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Dividends are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

3   

Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

 

4   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

5   

Annualized.

 

6   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

7   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs relate to TOBs and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 1 and Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VMTP Shares, respectively.

 

8   

For the year ended July 31, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 1.05%.

 

 

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Six Months Ended

January 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

  Year Ended July 31,  

Period

November 1, 2007

to July 31,

2008

 

Year Ended
October 31,

2007

      2012   2011   2010   2009    
                           
Per Share Operating Performance                                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 16.18       $ 14.63       $ 14.92       $ 13.93       $ 14.16       $ 15.03       $ 15.45  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income1

      0.45         0.87         0.93         0.98         1.00         0.70         1.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.07         1.61         (0.26 )       0.94         (0.40 )       (0.82 )       (0.45 )

Dividends to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

                      (0.04 )       (0.05 )       (0.16 )       (0.23 )       (0.32 )
   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      0.52         2.48         0.63         1.87         0.44         (0.35 )       0.29  
   

 

 

 

Dividends to Common Shareholders from net investment income

      (0.46 )       (0.93 )2       (0.92 )2       (0.88 )2       (0.67 )2       (0.52 )2       (0.71 )2
   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 16.24       $ 16.18       $ 14.63       $ 14.92       $ 13.93       $ 14.16       $ 15.03  
   

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

    $ 16.69       $ 16.05       $ 13.39       $ 14.55       $ 12.25       $ 12.30       $ 13.40  
   

 

 

 
                           
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3                                                     

Based on net asset value

      3.24% 4       17.60%         4.78%         14.31%         4.66%         (2.02 )%4       2.30%  
   

 

 

 

Based on market price

      6.96% 4       27.46%         (1.67)%          26.76%         5.95%         (4.54 )%4       (3.95)%   
   

 

 

 
                           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                                     

Total expenses

      1.50% 5       1.72% 6       1.37% 6       1.07% 6       1.27% 6       1.42% 5,6       1.55% 6
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      1.50% 5       1.72% 6       1.36% 6       1.07% 6       1.25% 6       1.40% 5,6       1.55% 6
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs7

      0.89% 5       1.38% 6,8       1.23% 6       1.03% 6       1.09% 6       1.13% 5,6       1.12% 6
   

 

 

 

Net investment income

      5.49% 5       5.65% 6       6.48% 6       6.72% 6       7.37% 6       6.19% 5,6       6.95% 6
   

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

                      0.25%         0.31%         1.19%         2.05% 5       2.12%  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

      5.49% 5       5.65%         6.23%         6.41%         6.18%         4.14% 5       4.83%  
   

 

 

 
                           
Supplemental Data                                                     

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

    $ 296,241       $ 294,804       $ 266,326       $ 271,609       $ 253,630       $ 257,806       $ 273,593  
   

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                            $ 144,650       $ 144,650       $ 144,650       $ 165,000  
   

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

    $ 144,600       $ 144,600       $ 144,600                                  
   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

      6%         19%         16%         15%         9%         21%         10%  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                            $ 71,945       $ 68,838       $ 69,563       $ 66,461  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

    $     304,869       $ 303,876       $ 284,181                                  
   

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Dividends are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

3   

Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

 

4   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

5   

Annualized.

 

6   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

7   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs relate to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 1 and Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VRDP Shares, respectively.

 

8   

For the year ended July 31, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 0.98%.

 

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Six Months Ended

January 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

  Year Ended July 31,  

Period

November 1, 2007

to July 31,

2008

 

Year Ended
October 31,

2007

      2012   2011   2010   2009    
                           
Per Share Operating Performance                                                                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 16.35       $ 14.53       $ 15.00       $ 14.07       $ 14.23       $ 15.02       $ 15.42  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income1

      0.42         0.82         0.91         0.98         0.96         0.69         0.96  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.08         1.89         (0.48 )       0.94         (0.27 )       (0.76 )       (0.42 )

Dividends and distributions to AMPS shareholders from:

                           

Net investment income

                      (0.04 )       (0.04 )       (0.15 )       (0.21 )       (0.28 )

Net realized gain

                              (0.01 )       (0.01 )       (0.01 )       (0.00 )3
   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      0.50         2.71         0.39         1.87         0.53         (0.29 )       0.26  
   

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders from:

                           

Net investment income

      (0.44 )       (0.89 )2       (0.86 )2       (0.84 )2       (0.67 )2       (0.49 )2       (0.65 )2

Net realized gain

      (0.03 )                       (0.10 )2       (0.02 )2       (0.01 )2       (0.01 )2
   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders

      (0.47 )       (0.89 )       (0.86 )       (0.94 )       (0.69 )       (0.50 )       (0.66 )
   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 16.38       $ 16.35       $ 14.53       $ 15.00       $ 14.07       $ 14.23       $ 15.02  
   

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

    $ 16.39       $ 16.31       $ 13.16       $ 14.92       $ 12.82       $ 12.81       $ 13.70  
   

 

 

 
                           
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4                                                               

Based on net asset value

      3.06% 5       19.32%         3.10%         13.90%         4.94%         (1.67)% 5        2.00%   
   

 

 

 

Based on market price

      3.38% 5       31.42%         (6.12)%          24.34%         6.22%         (2.95)% 5        (4.10)%   
   

 

 

 
                           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                                               

Total expenses

      1.53% 6       1.71% 7       1.13% 7       1.06% 7       1.22% 7       1.24% 6,7       1.37% 7 
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      1.53% 6       1.70% 7       1.12% 7       1.05% 7       1.21% 7       1.24% 6,7       1.37% 7
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs8

      1.29% 6,9       1.38% 7,9       1.08% 7       1.02% 7       1.11% 7       1.18% 6,7       1.17% 7
   

 

 

 

Net investment income

      5.13% 6       5.31% 7       6.32% 7       6.64% 7       7.10% 7       6.18% 6,7       6.30% 7
   

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

                      0.31%         0.29%         1.12%         1.87% 6       1.81%  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

      5.13% 6       5.31%         6.01%         6.35%         5.98%         4.31% 6       4.49%  
   

 

 

 
                           
Supplemental Data                                                                      

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

    $ 145,684       $ 144,942       $ 128,481       $ 132,281       $ 123,806       $ 125,233       $ 132,174  
   

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                            $ 64,475       $ 64,475       $ 65,700       $ 73,500  
   

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

    $ 64,400       $ 64,400       $ 64,400                                  
   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

      4%         21%         12%         12%         8%         13%         23%  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                            $ 76,294       $ 73,008       $ 72,666       $ 69,965  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

    $     326,218       $ 325,065       $ 299,505                                  
   

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

3   

Amount is less than $(0.01) per share.

 

4   

Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

 

5   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

6   

Annualized.

 

7   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

8   

Interest expense and fees relate to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 1 and Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VRDP Shares, respectively.

 

9   

For the six months ended January 31, 2013 and the year ended July 31, 2012, total expense ratio after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 0.93% and 0.99%, respectively.

 

 

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Six Months Ended
January 31,
2013

(Unaudited)

  Year Ended July 31,  

Period
November 1, 2007
to July 31,

2008

 

Year Ended
October 31,

2007

      2012   2011   2010   2009    
                           
Per Share Operating Performance                                                               

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 16.57       $ 14.97       $ 15.38       $ 14.28       $ 14.30       $ 15.49       $ 15.89  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income1

      0.44         0.85         0.92         0.92         0.93         0.71         1.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.11         1.66         (0.38 )       1.02         (0.15 )       (1.18 )       (0.40 )

Dividends to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

                      (0.03 )       (0.03 )       (0.14 )       (0.22 )       (0.32 )
   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      0.55         2.51         0.51         1.91         0.64         (0.69 )       0.29  
   

 

 

 

Dividends to Common Shareholders from net investment income

      (0.44 )       (0.91 )2       (0.92 )2       (0.81 )2       (0.66 )2       (0.50 )2       (0.69 )2
   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 16.68       $ 16.57       $ 14.97       $ 15.38       $ 14.28       $ 14.30       $ 15.49  
   

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

    $ 16.18       $ 15.98       $ 13.94       $ 15.26       $ 12.87       $ 12.43       $ 13.67  
   

 

 

 
                           
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3                                                               

Based on net asset value

      3.41% 4       17.34%         3.84%         14.18%         5.88%         (4.18)% 4        2.19%  
   

 

 

 

Based on market price

      4.02% 4       21.53%         (2.55)%          25.70%         9.78%         (5.62)% 4        (1.85)%   
   

 

 

 
                           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                                               

Total expenses

      1.53% 5       1.65% 6       1.37% 6       1.15% 6       1.27% 6       1.50% 5,6       1.72% 6
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      1.53% 5       1.65% 6       1.36% 6       1.15% 6       1.25% 6       1.48% 5,6       1.72% 6
   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs7

      0.95% 5       1.28% 6,8       1.14% 6       1.00% 6       1.06% 6       1.13% 5,6       1.13% 6
   

 

 

 

Net investment income

      5.29% 5       5.38% 6       6.24% 6       6.17% 6       6.82% 6       6.18% 5,6       6.44% 6
   

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

                      0.18%         0.22%         1.00%         1.93% 5       2.02%  
   

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

      5.29% 5       5.38%         6.06%         5.95%         5.82%         4.25% 5       4.42%  
   

 

 

 
                           
Supplemental Data                                                               

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

    $ 191,899       $ 190,562       $ 171,938       $ 176,530       $ 163,918       $     164,119       $ 177,807  
   

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                            $ 66,350       $ 66,350       $ 77,400       $ 102,000  
   

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

    $ 66,300       $ 66,300       $ 66,300                                  
   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

      4%         23%         11%         6%         18%         24%         35%  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                            $ 91,517       $ 86,765       $ 78,018       $ 68,585  
   

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

    $     389,440       $ 387,425       $ 359,333                                  
   

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Dividends are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

3   

Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

 

4   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

5   

Annualized.

 

6   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

7   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs relate to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 1 and Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VRDP Shares, respectively.

 

8   

For the year ended July 31, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 0.99%.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies:

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (“MUC”), BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (“MUJ”), BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund (“MFT”), BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (“MIY”), BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (“MJI”) and BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (“MPA”) (collectively, the “Funds” or individually a “Fund”), are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as non-diversified, closed-end management investment companies. MUC, MUJ, MIY and MJI are organized as Maryland corporations. MFT and MPA are organized as a Massachusetts business trusts. The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Boards of Directors and the Boards of Trustees of the Funds are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”, and the directors/trustees thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Directors.” The Funds determine, and make available for publication the NAVs of their Common Shares on a daily basis.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds:

Valuation: US GAAP defines fair value as the price the Funds would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Fund’s determine the fair value of their financial instruments at market value using independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to provide oversight of the pricing function for the Funds for all financial instruments.

Municipal investments (including commitments to purchase such investments on a “when-issued” basis) are valued on the basis of prices provided by dealers or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments and information with respect to various relationships between investments. Financial futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price. Investments in open-end registered investment companies are valued at NAV each business day. Short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

In the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Value Assets”). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant consistent with the principals of fair value measurement, which include the market approach, income approach and/or in the case of recent investments, the cost approach, as appropriate. A market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions. The income approach generally is used to discount future cash flows to present value and adjusted for liquidity as appropriate. These factors include but are not limited to: (i) attributes specific to the investment or asset; (ii) the principal market for the investment or asset; (iii) the customary participants in the principal market for the investment or asset; (iv) data assumptions by market participants for the investment or asset, if reasonably available; (v) quoted prices for similar investments or assets in active markets; and (vi) other factors, such as future cash flows, interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, recovery rates, liquidation amounts and/or default rates. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ from the values that would have been used had an active market existed. The Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, employs various methods for calibrating valuation approaches for investments where an active market does not exist, including regular due diligence of each Funds’ pricing vendors, a regular review of key inputs and assumptions, transactional back-testing or disposition analysis to compare unrealized gains and losses to realized gains and losses, reviews of missing or stale prices and large movements in market values and reviews of any market related activity. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Zero-Coupon Bonds: The Funds may invest in zero-coupon bonds, which are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. Zero-coupon bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than similar maturity debt obligations which provide for regular interest payments.

Forward Commitments and When-Issued Delayed Delivery Securities: The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. The Funds may purchase securities under such conditions with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Funds may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the Funds are not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Funds assume the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. In the event of default by the counterparty, the Funds’ maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions, which is shown in the Schedules of Investments.

 

                
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Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOBs: The Funds leverage their assets through the use of TOBs. A TOB is a special purpose entity established by a third party sponsor, into which a fund, or an agent on behalf of a fund, transfers municipal bonds into a trust (“TOB Trust”). Other funds managed by the investment advisor may also contribute municipal bonds to a TOB into which a Fund has contributed bonds. A TOB typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate certificates (“TOB Trust Certificates”), which are sold to third party investors, and residual certificates (“TOB Residuals”), which are generally issued to the participating funds that contributed the municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. If multiple funds participate in the same TOB, the rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation.

The TOB Residuals held by a Fund include the right of a Fund (1) to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates at par plus accrued interest upon the occurrence of certain mandatory tender events defined in the TOB agreements, and (2) to transfer, subject to a specified number of days’ prior notice, a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB to a Fund. The TOB may also be collapsed without the consent of a Fund, as the TOB Residual holder, upon the occurrence of certain termination events as defined in the TOB agreements. Such termination events may include the bankruptcy or default of the municipal bond, a substantial downgrade in credit quality of the municipal bond, the inability of the TOB to obtain renewal of the liquidity support agreement, a substantial decline in market value of the municipal bond and a judgment or ruling that interest on the municipal bond is subject to federal income taxation. Upon the occurrence of a Termination Event, the TOB would generally be liquidated in full with the proceeds typically applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee, remarketing agent and liquidity provider, and then to the holders of the TOB Trust Certificates up to par plus accrued interest owed on the TOB Trust Certificates, with the balance paid out to the TOB Residual holder. During the six months ended January 31, 2013, no TOBs in which the Funds participated were terminated without the consent of the Funds.

The cash received by the TOB from the sale of TOB Trust certificates, less transaction expenses, is paid to a Fund. The Funds typically invests the cash received in additional municipal bonds. Each Fund’s transfer of the municipal bonds to a TOB Trust is accounted for as a secured borrowing: therefore, the municipal bonds deposited into a TOB are presented in the Funds’ Schedules of Investments and TOB Trust Certificates issued are shown in other liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The carrying amount of the Funds’ payable to the holder of the TOB Trust Certificates, as reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as TOB Trust Certificates approximates its fair value.

The Funds may invest in TOBs on either a non-recourse or recourse basis. TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a bank or other financial institution (the “Liquidity Provider”) that allows the holders of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates in exchange for payment from the Liquidity Provider of par plus accrued interest on any business day prior to the occurrence of the termination events described above. When a Fund invests in TOBS on a non-recourse basis, and the Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility due to a termination event, the Liquidity Provider will typically liquidate all or a portion of the municipal securities held in the TOB Trust and then fund, on a net basis, the balance, if any, of the amount owed under the liquidity facility over the liquidation proceeds (the “Liquidation Shortfall”). If a Fund invests in a TOB on a recourse basis, the Fund will typically enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where the Fund is required to repay the Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, a Fund investing in a recourse TOB will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple Funds participate in any such TOB, these losses will be shared ratably in proportion to their participation. The recourse TOB Trusts, if any, are identified in the Schedules of Investments.

Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, from the underlying municipal bonds is recorded by the Funds on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the secured borrowing and other expenses related to remarketing, administration and trustee services to a TOB are shown as interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. The TOB Trust Certificates have interest rates that generally reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender such certificates to the TOB for redemption at par at each reset date. At January 31, 2013, the aggregate value of the underlying municipal bonds transferred to TOBs, the related liability for TOB Trust Certificates and the range of interest rates on the liability for TOB Trust Certificates were as follows:

 

     Underlying
Municipal Bonds
Transferred to TOBs
   

Liability

for TOB Trust

Certificates

   

Range of

Interest Rates

 

MUC

  $ 413,642,025      $ 191,494,247        0.09% - 0.20%   

MUJ

  $ 68,656,050      $ 34,330,676        0.10% - 0.26%   

MFT

  $ 68,176,952      $ 35,255,933        0.09% - 0.34%   

MIY

  $ 60,782,748      $ 29,568,191        0.11% - 0.35%   

MJI

  $ 32,000,565      $ 16,219,818        0.10% - 0.26%   

MPA

  $ 105,446,991      $ 54,624,902        0.10% - 0.22%   

For the six months ended January 31, 2013, the Funds’ average TOB Trust Certificates outstanding and the daily weighted average interest rate, including fees, were as follows:

 

     Average TOB
Trust Certificates
Outstanding
    Daily Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
 

MUC

  $ 189,254,490        0.69

MUJ

  $ 29,983,891        0.68

MFT

  $ 34,264,092        0.76

MIY

  $ 29,568,191        0.69

MJI

  $ 14,477,129        0.70

MPA

  $ 51,641,641        0.72

Should short-term interest rates rise, the Funds’ investments in TOBs may adversely affect the Funds’ net investment income and dividends to Common Shareholders. Also, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into the TOB Trust may adversely affect the Funds’ NAVs per share.

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases in which the 1940 Act and the interpretive positions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) require that each Fund either deliver collateral or segregate

 

                
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assets in connection with certain investments (e.g. TOBs and financial futures contracts), the Fund will, consistent with SEC rules and/or certain interpretive letters issued by the SEC, segregate collateral or designate on their books and records cash or liquid securities having a market value at least equal to the amount that would otherwise be required to be physically segregated. Furthermore, based on requirements and agreements with certain exchanges and third party broker-dealers, a fund engaging in such transactions may have requirements to deliver/deposit securities to/with an exchange or broker-dealer as collateral for certain investments.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized on the accrual basis.

Dividends and Distributions: Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. The character and timing of dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. Dividends and distributions to Preferred Shareholders are accrued and determined as described in Note 7.

Income Taxes: It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their taxable income to their shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Each Fund files US federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Funds’ US federal tax returns remains open for each of the three years ended July 31, 2012 and the period ended July 31, 2009 for MUC, and for each of the four years ended July 31, 2012 for MUJ, MFT, MIY, MJI and MPA. The statutes of limitations on the Funds’ state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction. Management does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.

Recent Accounting Standards: In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued guidance that will expand current disclosure requirements on the offsetting of certain assets and liabilities. The new disclosures will be required for investments and derivative financial instruments subject to master netting or similar agreements, which are eligible for offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will require an entity to disclose both gross and net information about such investments and transactions in the financial statements. In January 2013, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies which investments and transactions are subject to the offsetting disclosure requirements. The scope of the disclosure requirements for offsetting will be limited to derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions. The guidance is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Under the Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by each Fund’s Board, the independent Directors (“Independent Directors”) may defer a portion of their annual complex-wide compensation. Deferred amounts earn an approximate return as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in common shares of certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds selected by the Independent Directors. This has the same economic effect for the Independent Directors as if the Independent Directors had invested the deferred amounts directly in certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds.

The Plan is not funded and obligations thereunder represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Fund. Deferred compensation liabilities are included in officer’s and Director’s fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will remain a liability of the Fund(s) until such amounts are distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Other: Expenses directly related to a Fund are charged to that Fund. Other operating expenses shared by several funds are pro rated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expenses directly related to the Funds and other shared expenses pro rated to the Funds are allocated daily based on based on its relative net assets or other appropriate method.

The Funds have an arrangement with the custodian whereby fees may be reduced by credits earned on uninvested cash balances, which, if applicable, are shown as fees paid indirectly in the Statements of Operations. The custodian imposes fees on overdrawn cash balances, which can be offset by accumulated credits earned or may result in additional custody charges.

2. Derivative Financial Instruments:

The Funds engage in various portfolio investment strategies using derivative contracts both to increase the returns of the Funds and/or to economically hedge, or protect, their exposure to certain risks such as interest rate risk. These contracts may be transacted on an exchange.

Losses may arise if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

Counterparty risk related to exchange-traded financial futures contracts is deemed to be minimal due to the protection against defaults provided by the exchange on which these contracts trade.

Financial Futures Contracts: The Funds purchase or sell financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts to gain exposure to, or economically hedge against, changes in interest rate (interest rate risk). Financial futures contracts are agreements between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and at a specified date. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, financial futures contracts are settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the

 

                
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broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by the Funds as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When the contract is closed, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of financial futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of financial futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying assets.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure:

 
Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments as of January 31, 2013  
   

Asset Derivatives

 
   

MUC

 
     Statements of Assets
and Liabilities Location
   Value  

Interest rate contracts

  Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation1    $ 201,239   

 

  1   

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

 

The Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Statements of Operations
Six Months Ended January 31, 2013
 
    Net Realized Gain (Loss) From  
     MUC     MUJ     MIY     MJI  
Interest rate contracts:        

Financial futures contracts

  $ 178,255      $ (137,906   $ (112,802   $ (56,401
    Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on  
                      MUC  
Interest rate contracts:        

Financial futures contracts

                          $ 201,239   
       
For the six months ended January 31, 2013, the average quarterly balances of outstanding derivative financial instruments were as follows:   
       
     MUC     MUJ     MIY     MJI  
Financial futures contracts:        

Average number of contracts purchased

           55 2      45 2      23 2 

Average number of contracts sold

    100        55 2      45 2      23 2 

Average notional value of contracts purchased

  $      $ 7,384,609 2    $ 6,041,953 2    $ 3,020,977 2 

Average notional value of contracts sold

  $   13,128,125      $ 7,315,859 2    $ 5,985,703 2    $ 2,992,852 2 

 

2  

Actual contract amount shown due to limited activity.

 

3. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) is the largest stockholder and an affiliate, for 1940 Act purposes of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”).

Each Fund entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”), the Funds’ investment advisor, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, to provide investment advisory and administration services. The Manager is responsible for the management of each Fund’s portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund. For such services, each Fund pays the Manager a monthly fee based on a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets the following annual rate:

 

MUC

     0.55

MUJ

     0.55

MFT

     0.50

MIY

     0.50

MJI

     0.50

MPA

     0.50

Average daily net assets are the average daily value of each Fund’s total assets minus the sum of its accrued liabilities.

The Manager voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Fund pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds. However, the Manager does not waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees paid in connection with each Fund’s investment in other affiliated investment companies, if any. These amounts are included in fees waived by Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2013, the amounts waived were as follows:

 

MUC

  $ 9,682   

MUJ

  $ 6,804   

MFT

  $ 904   

MIY

  $ 1,547   

MJI

  $ 2,636   

MPA

  $ 907   

The Manager, for MUC and MUJ, voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fee on the proceeds of the Preferred Shares and TOBs that exceed 35% of total assets minus the sum of its accrued liabilities. These amounts are included in fees waived by advisor in the Statements of

 

                
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Operations. For the six months ended January 31, 2013, the waivers were:

 

MUC

  $ 220,363   

MUJ

  $ 34,405   

The Manager entered into a sub-advisory agreement with BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BIM”), an affiliate of the Manager. The Manager pays BIM for services it provides, a monthly fee that is a percentage of the investment advisory fees paid by each Fund to the Manager.

Certain officers and/or Directors of the Funds are officers and/or directors of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Funds reimburse the Manager for a portion of the compensation paid to the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, which is included in officer and directors in the Statements of Operations.

4. Investments:

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended January 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

     Purchases     Sales  

MUC

  $ 192,031,286      $ 187,643,641   

MUJ

  $ 24,271,777      $ 21,548,454   

MFT

  $ 42,178,815      $ 43,765,837   

MIY

  $ 26,380,136      $ 27,910,680   

MJI

  $ 10,396,131      $ 9,178,503   

MPA

  $ 16,093,945      $ 11,909,216   

 

5. Income Tax Information:

As of July 31, 2012, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates as follows:

 

Expires July 31,   MUC     MUJ     MFT     MIY     MPA  

2016

  $ 2,097,897             $ 363,891      $ 1,689,814          

2017

    8,756,104               993,919        2,031,132      $     1,283,476   

2018

                  6,354,819               893,908   

2019

         $ 566,673                      50,303   

No expiration date1

    1,325,819        5,531                        
 

 

 

 

Total

  $   12,179,820      $        572,204      $     7,712,629      $     3,720,946      $ 2,227,687   
 

 

 

 

 

1   

Must be utilized prior to losses subject to expiration.

As of January 31, 2013, gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

     MUC     MUJ     MFT     MIY     MJI     MPA  

Tax cost

  $ 834,449,075      $ 473,163,746      $ 169,068,003      $ 401,339,226      $ 191,074,391      $ 233,887,055   
 

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation

  $ 90,100,528      $ 50,838,896      $ 20,532,205      $ 37,884,590      $ 19,174,769      $ 22,773,258   

Gross unrealized depreciation

    (669,085     (1,277,798     (365,958     (1,985,924     (1,247,759     (1,170,242
 

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 89,431,443      $ 49,561,098      $ 20,166,247      $ 35,898,666      $ 17,927,010      $ 21,603,016   
 

 

 

 

 

6. Concentration, Market and Credit Risk:

MUC, MUJ, MIY and MPA invest a substantial amount of their assets in issuers located in a single state or limited number of states. Please see the Schedules of Investments for concentrations in specific states.

Many municipalities insure repayment of their bonds, which may reduce the potential for loss due to credit risk. The market value of these bonds may fluctuate for other reasons, including market perception of the value of such insurance, and there is no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligation.

In the normal course of business, the Funds invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by the Funds may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers whose securities are owned by the Funds; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. Similar to issuer credit risk, the Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counter- party credit risks with respect to these financial assets is generally approximated by their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

As of January 31, 2013, MUC, MIY, and MPA invested a significant portion of their assets in securities in the county/city/special district/school district sector. MUJ and MJI invested a significant portion of their assets in the state sector. MUJ, MFT, and MJI invested a significant portion of their assets in the transportation sector. MUC also invested a significant portion of its assets in the utilities sector. Changes in economic conditions affecting the county/city/special district/school district, state, transportation, and utilities sectors would have a greater impact on the Funds and could affect the value, income and/or liquidity of positions in such securities.

The Funds may hold a significant amount of bonds subject to calls by the issuers at defined dates and prices. When bonds are called by issuers and

 

                
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the Funds reinvest the proceeds received, such investments may be in securities with lower yields than the bonds originally held, and correspondingly, could adversely impact the yield and total return performance of a fund.

7. Capital Share Transactions:

MFT and MPA are authorized to issue an unlimited number of Common Shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.10 per share together with 1 million Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.05 per share. Each Fund’s Board is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued shares of Common Shares without approval of Common Shareholders.

MUC, MUJ, MIY and MJI are authorized to issue 200 million shares, par value $0.10 per share, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. Each Fund’s Board is authorized, however, to reclassify and unissued shares of Common Shares without approval of Common Shareholders.

Common Shares

For the periods shown, shares issued and outstanding increased by the following amounts as a result of dividend reinvestment:

 

    

Six Months Ended

January 31, 2013

   

Year Ended

July 31, 2012

 

MUC

    81,756        16,235   

MUJ

    22,959        18,274   

MFT

    4,682        3,674   

MIY

    23,479        12,858   

MJI

    28,723        24,433   

MPA

    3,912        14,218   

Preferred Shares

Each Fund’s Preferred Shares rank prior to the Fund’s Common Shares as to the payment of dividends by the Fund and distribution of assets upon dissolution or liquidation of the Fund. The 1940 Act prohibits the declaration of any dividend on the Fund’s Common Shares or the repurchase of the Fund’s Common Shares if the Fund fails to maintain the asset coverage of at least 200% of the liquidation preference of the outstanding Preferred Shares. In addition, pursuant to the Preferred Shares’ governing instrument, the Fund is restricted from declaring and paying dividends on classes of shares ranking junior to or on parity with the Preferred Shares or repurchasing such shares if the Fund fails to declare and pay dividends on the Preferred Shares, redeem any Preferred Shares required to be redeemed under the Preferred Shares governing instrument or comply with the basic maintenance amount requirement of the rating agencies then rating the Preferred Shares.

The holders of Preferred Shares have voting rights equal to the holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) and will vote together with holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) as a single class. However, the holders of Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to elect two Directors for each Fund. In addition, the 1940 Act requires that along with approval by shareholders that might otherwise be required, the approval of the holders of a majority of any outstanding Preferred Shares, voting separately as a class would be required to (a) adopt any plan of reorganization that would adversely affect the Preferred Shares, (b) change a Fund’s sub-classification as a closed-end investment company or change its fundamental investment restrictions or (c) change its business so as to cease to be an investment company.

VRDP Shares

MUJ, MIY, MJI and MPA (collectively, the “VRDP Funds”) have issued Series W-7 VRDP Shares, $100,000 liquidation value per share, in a privately negotiated offering. The VRDP Shares were offered to qualified institutional buyers as defined pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and include a liquidity feature that allows the holders of VRDP Shares to have their shares purchased by the liquidity provider in the event of a failed remarketing. The VRDP Funds are required to redeem the VRDP Shares owned by the liquidity provider after six months of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing. Upon the occurrence of the first unsuccessful remarketing, the VRDP Funds are required to segregate liquid assets to fund the redemption. The VRDP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer.

The VRDP Shares outstanding as of the six months ended January 31, 2013, were as follows:

 

     Issue
Date
    Shares
Issued
    Aggregate
Principal
    Maturity
Date
 

MUJ

    6/30/11        1,727      $ 172,700,000        7/01/41   

MIY

    4/21/11        1,446      $ 144,600,000        5/01/41   

MJI

    6/30/11        644      $ 64,400,000        7/01/41   

MPA

    5/19/11        663      $ 66,300,000        6/01/41   

The VRDP Funds entered into a fee agreement with the liquidity provider that required a per annum liquidity fee to be paid to the liquidity provider. The fee agreement for MUJ and MJI also required an initial commitment fee. These fees, if applicable, are shown as liquidity fees in the Statements of Operations.

The fee agreement between MUJ, MIY, MJI and MPA and the liquidity provider are scheduled to expire, unless renewed or terminated in advance, as follows:

 

      Date  

MUJ

     6/26/13   

MIY

     7/09/15   

MJI

     6/26/13   

MPA

     7/09/15   

In the event the fee agreement is not renewed or is terminated in advance, and the VRDP Funds do not enter into a fee agreement with an alternate liquidity provider, the VRDP Shares will be subject to mandatory purchase by the liquidity provider prior to the termination of the fee agreement. The VRDP Funds are required to redeem any VRDP Shares purchased by the liquidity provider six months after the purchase date. Immediately after the purchase of any VRDP Shares by the liquidity provider, the VRDP Funds are required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the VRDP Fund’s custodian to fund the redemption. There is no assurance the VRDP Funds will replace such redeemed VRDP Shares with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage.

Each VRDP Fund is required to redeem its VRDP Shares on the maturity date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. Six months prior to the maturity date, each VRDP Fund is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Fund’s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition,

 

                
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VRDP Funds are required to redeem certain of its outstanding VRDP Shares if it fails to maintain certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.

Subject to certain conditions, the VRDP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the VRDP Funds. The redemption price per VRDP Share is equal to the liquidation value per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends. In the event of an optional redemption of the VRDP Shares prior to the initial termination date of the fee agreement, the VRDP Funds must pay the respective liquidity provider fees on such redeemed VRDP Shares for the remaining term of the fee agreement up to the initial termination date.

Dividends on the VRDP Shares are payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly by the remarketing agent. Such dividend rates are generally based upon a spread over a base rate and cannot exceed a maximum rate. In the event of a failed remarketing, the dividend rate of the VRDP Shares will be reset to a maximum rate. The maximum rate is determined based on, among other things, the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VRDP Shares and the length of time that the VRDP Shares fail to be remarketed. At the date of issuance, the VRDP Shares were assigned a long-term rating of Aaa from Moody’s and AAA from Fitch. In May 2012, Moody’s completed a review of its methodology for rating securities issued by registered closed-end funds. As of January 31, 2013, the VRDP Shares were assigned a long term rating of Aa2 from Moody’s under its new rating methodology. The VRDP Shares continue to be assigned a long-term rating of AAA from Fitch.

The short-term ratings on the VRDP Shares are directly related to the short-term ratings of the liquidity provider for such VRDP Shares. Changes in the credit quality of the liquidity provider could cause a change in the short-term credit ratings of the VRDP Shares as rated by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P. A change in the short-term credit rating of the liquidity provider or the VRDP Shares may adversely affect the dividend rate paid on such shares, although the dividend rate paid on the VRDP Shares is not directly related based upon either short-term rating. As of January 31, 2013, the short-term ratings of the liquidity provider and the VRDP Shares for MUJ and MJI were P-2, F1, and A1 as rated by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P respectively. The liquidity provider may be terminated prior to the scheduled termination date if the liquidity provider fails to maintain short-term debt ratings in one of the two highest rating categories. As described below, the short-term ratings of the VRDP Shares for MIY and MPA were withdrawn by Moody’s, Fitch and S&P in connection with the special rate period for such VRDP Shares.

For financial reporting purposes, the VRDP Shares are considered debt of the issuer; therefore, the liquidation value, which approximates fair value, of the VRDP Shares is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends are included in interest expense and fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and the dividends accrued and paid on the VRDP Shares are included as a component of interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. The VRDP Shares are treated as equity for tax purposes. Dividends paid to holders of the VRDP Shares are generally classified as tax-exempt income for tax-reporting purposes.

The VRDP Funds may incur remarketing fees of 0.10% on the aggregate principal amount of all the VRDP Shares, which, if any, are included in remarketing fees on Preferred Shares in the Statements of Operations. All of the remarketable VRDP Shares that were tendered for remarketing during the six months ended January 31, 2013 were successfully remarketed.

The annualized dividend rates for the VRDP Shares for the six months ended January 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

      Rate  

MUJ

     0.36

MIY

     1.10

MJI

     0.38

MPA

     1.10

On June 21, 2012, MIY and MPA announced a special rate period for a three-year term ending June 24, 2015 with respect to their VRDP Shares. The liquidity and fee agreements remain in effect for the duration of the special rate period and the VRDP Shares are still subject to mandatory redemption by MIY and MPA on maturity date. The VRDP Shares will not be remarketed or subject to optional or mandatory tender events during such time. During the special rate period, MIY and MPA are required to maintain the same asset coverage, basic maintenance amount and leverage requirements for the VRDP Shares. MIY and MPA will not pay any liquidity and remarketing fees during the special rate period and instead will pay dividends monthly based on the sum of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index and a percentage per annum based on the long-term ratings assigned to the VRDP Shares. The short-term ratings were withdrawn by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P. Short-term ratings may be re-assigned upon the termination of the special rate period when the VRDP Shares revert back to remarketable securities.

If MIY or MPA redeem the VRDP Shares on a date that is one year or more before the end of the special rate period and the VRDP Shares are rated above A1/A by Moody’s and Fitch respectively, then such redemption is subject to a redemption premium payable to the holder of the VRDP Shares based on the time remaining in the special rate period, subject to certain exceptions for redemptions that are required to maintain minimum asset coverage requirements. After June 24, 2015, the holder of the VRDP Shares and MIY and MPA may mutually agree to extend the special rate period. If the special rate period is not extended, the VRDP Shares will revert back to remarketable securities and will be remarketed and available for purchase by qualified institutional investors.

VRDP Shares issued and outstanding remained constant for the six months ended January 31, 2013.

VMTP Shares

MUC and MFT (collectively, the “VMTP Funds”), have issued Series W-7 VMTP Shares, $100,000 liquidation value per share , in a privately negotiated offering and sale of VMTP Shares exempt from registration under the Securities Act.

 

                
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The VMTP Shares outstanding as of the six months ended January 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

     Issue
Date
    Shares
Issued
    Aggregate
Principal
    Term
Date
 

MUC

    3/22/12        2,540      $ 254,000,000        4/01/15   

MFT

    12/16/11        565      $ 56,500,000        1/02/15   

Each VMTP Fund is required to redeem its VMTP Shares on the term date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased or unless extended. There is no assurance that the term of a Fund’s VMTP Shares will be extended or that a Fund’s VMTP Shares will be replaced with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage upon the redemption or repurchase of the VMTP Shares. Six months prior to term date, each VMTP Fund is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Fund’s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, each VMTP Fund is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VMTP Shares if it fails to maintain certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.

Subject to certain conditions, a Fund’s VMTP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the Fund. The redemption price per VMTP Share is equal to the liquidation value per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends and applicable redemption premium. If the Fund’s redeem the VMTP Shares on a date that is one year or more prior to the term date and the VMTP Shares are rated above A1/A+ by Moody’s and Fitch, respectively, then such redemption is subject to a prescribed redemption premium payable to the holder of the VMTP Shares based on the time remaining to the term date, subject to certain exceptions for redemptions that are required to maintain minimum asset coverage requirements. The VMTP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer, and a Fund may also be required to register the VMTP Shares for sale under the Securities Act under certain circumstances. In addition, amendments to the VMTP governing document generally require the consent of the holders of VMTP Shares.

Dividends on the VMTP Shares are declared daily and payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly at a fixed rate spread to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index (SIFMA). The fixed spread is determined based on the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VMTP Shares by Moody’s and Fitch. At the date of issuance, the VMTP Shares were assigned long-term ratings of Aaa from Moody’s and AAA from Fitch. In May 2012, Moody’s completed a review of its methodology for rating securities issued by registered closed-end funds. As of January 31, 2013 the VMTP Shares were assigned a long-term rating of Aa1 and Aa2 from Moody’s under its new rating methodology. The VMTP Shares continue to be assigned a long-term rating of AAA from Fitch. The dividend rate on the VMTP Shares is subject to a step-up spread if the Fund fails to comply with certain provisions, including, among other things, the timely payment of dividends, redemptions or gross-up payments, and maintaining certain asset coverage and leverage requirements.

The average annualized dividend rates for the VMTP Shares for the six months ended January 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

     Rate  

MUC

    1.15

MFT

    1.15

For financial reporting purposes, the VMTP Shares are considered debt of the issuer; therefore the liquidation value, which approximates fair value, of the VMTP Shares is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends are included in interest expense and fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and the dividends accrued and paid on the VMTP Shares are included as a component of interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. The VMTP Shares are treated as equity for tax purposes. Dividends paid to holders of the VMTP Shares are generally classified as tax-exempt income for tax-reporting purposes.

VMTP Shares issued and outstanding remained constant for the six months ended January 31, 2013.

Offering Costs: The Funds incurred costs in connection with the issuance of VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares. For VRDP Shares, these costs were recorded as a deferred charge and will be amortized over the 30-year life of the VRDP Shares with the exception of upfront fees paid to the liquidity provider, which were amortized over the life of the liquidity agreement. For VMTP Shares, these costs were recorded as a deferred charge and will be amortized over the 3-year life of the VMTP Shares. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations.

AMPS

The AMPS were redeemable at the option of MUC and MFT, in whole or in part, on any dividend payment date at their liquidation preference per share plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends whether or not declared. The AMPS were also subject to mandatory redemption at their liquidation preference plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends, whether or not declared, if certain requirements relating to the composition of the assets and liabilities of a Fund, as set forth in each Fund’s Articles Supplementary /Statement of Preferences (the “Governing Instrument”) were not satisfied.

From February 13, 2008 to the redemption date listed below, the AMPS of the Funds failed to clear any of their auctions. A failed auction was not an event of default for the Funds, but it had negative impact on the liquidity of AMPS. A failed auction occurs when there are more sellers of a fund’s AMPS than buyers.

As of January 31, 2013, the Funds did not have any AMPS outstanding.

During the year ended July 31, 2012, MUC and MFT announced the following redemptions of AMPS at a price of $25,000 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends through the redemption date:

 

     Series   Redemption
Date
    Shares
Redeemed
    Aggregate
Principal
 

MUC

  A     4/17/12        1,251      $ 31,275,000   
  B     4/16/12        2,527      $ 63,175,000   
  C     4/13/12        2,084      $ 52,100,000   
  D     4/12/12        1,928      $ 48,200,000   
    E     4/18/12        2,370      $ 59,250,000   

MFT

  A     1/10/12        1,884      $ 47,100,000   
    B     1/5/12        377      $ 9,425,000   

 

                
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MUC and MFT financed the AMPS redemptions with the proceeds received from the issuance of VMTP Shares as follows:

 

MUC

  $ 254,000,000   

MFT

  $ 56,500,000   

8. Subsequent Events:

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were issued and the following items were noted.

Each Fund paid a net investment income dividend in the following amounts per share on March 1, 2013 to Common Shareholders of record on February 15, 2013.

 

     Common Dividend
Per Share
 

MUC

  $ 0.0790   

MUJ

  $ 0.0740   

MFT

  $ 0.0710   

MIY

  $ 0.0765   

MJI

  $ 0.0720   

MPA

  $ 0.0740   

Additionally, the Funds declared a net investment income dividend on March 1, 2013 payable to Common Shareholders of record on March 15, 2013 for the same amounts as noted above.

The dividends declared on Preferred Shares for the period February 1, 2013 to February 28, 2013 were as follows:

 

     Series     Dividends
Declared
 

MUC VMTP Shares

    W-7      $ 214,891   

MUJ VRDP Shares

    W-7      $ 40,502   

MFT VMTP Shares

    W-7      $ 47,801   

MIY VRDP Shares

    W-7      $ 116,789   

MJI VRDP Shares

    W-7      $ 15,103   

MPA VRDP Shares

    W-7      $ 53,549   

 

                
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Officers and Directors     

 

Richard E. Cavanagh, Chairman of the Board and Director

Karen P. Robards, Vice Chairperson of the Board, Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Director

Paul. L. Audet, Director

Michael J. Castellano, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

Frank J. Fabozzi, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

Kathleen F. Feldstein, Director

James T. Flynn, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

Henry Gabbay, Director

Jerrold B. Harris, Director

R. Glenn Hubbard, Director

W. Carl Kester, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

John M. Perlowski, President and Chief Executive Officer

Anne Ackerley, Vice President

Brendan Kyne, Vice President

Robert C. Crothers, Vice President

Neal Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

Jay Fife, Treasurer

Brian Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Janey Ahn, Secretary

Investment Advisor

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Wilmington, DE 19809

Sub-Advisor

BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

Princeton, NJ 08540

Custodians

State Street Bank and Trust Company1

Boston, MA 02110

The Bank of New York Mellon2

New York, NY 10286

Transfer Agent

Common Shares

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Canton, MA 02021

VRDP Tender and Paying Agent and

VMTP Redemption and Paying Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon

New York, NY 10289

VRDP Liquidity Providers

Citibank, N.A.3

New York, NY 10179

Bank of America, N.A.4

New York, NY 10036

VRDP Remarketing Agents

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.3

New York, NY 10179

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated4

New York, NY 10036

Accounting Agent

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Boston, MA 02110

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, MA 02116

Legal Counsel

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New York, NY 10036

Address of the Funds

100 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

 

1   

For MPA.

 

2   

For MUC, MUJ, MFT, MIY and MJI.

 

3   

For MIY and MPA.

 

4   

For MUJ and MJI.

 

                
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Additional Information     

 

Regulation Regarding Derivatives

 

Effective December 31, 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) adopted certain regulatory changes that subject registered investment companies and advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if a fund invests more than a prescribed level of its net assets in CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (“CFTC Derivatives”), or if a fund markets itself as providing investment exposure to such instruments. To the extent a Fund uses CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a “commodity pool” or a vehicle for trading such instruments. Accordingly, BlackRock Advisors, LLC has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term “commodity pool operator” under the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. BlackRock Advisors, LLC is not, therefore, subject to registration or regulation as a “commodity pool operator” under the CEA in respect to each Fund.

 

Dividend Policy

 

Each Fund’s dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of dividend distributions, the Funds may at times pay out less than the entire amount of net investment income earned in any particular month and may at times in any particular month pay out such accumulated but undistributed income in addition to net investment income earned in that month. As a result, the dividends paid by the Funds for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Funds during such month. The Funds’ current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report.

 

General Information

 

The Funds do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Funds’ shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of each Fund has not been updated after completion of the respective Fund’s offerings and the information contained in each Fund’s Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated.

During the period, there were no material changes in the Funds’ investment objectives or policies or to the Funds’ charters or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control of the Funds that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Funds. There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds’ portfolios.

Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports and other information regarding the Funds may be found on BlackRock’s website, which can be accessed at http://www.blackrock.com. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Funds and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

Electronic Delivery

Electronic copies of most financial reports are available on the Funds’ web-sites or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual reports by enrolling in the Funds’ electronic delivery program.

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor to enroll. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Householding

The Funds will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Funds at (800) 882-0052.

 

                
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Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on how to access documents on the SEC’s website without charge may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Funds’ Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 882-0052.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 882-0052; (2) at http://www.blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to securities held in the Funds’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at http://www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 882-0052 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Fund Updates

BlackRock will update performance and certain other data for the Funds on a monthly basis on its website in the “Closed-end Funds” section of http://www.blackrock.com as well as certain other information as necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to periodically check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Funds. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Funds and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

 

BlackRock Privacy Principles

 

BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.

If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.

BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.

BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.

We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.

 

                
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This report is transmitted to shareholders only. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. The Funds have leveraged their Common Shares, which creates risks for Common Shareholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of the Common Shares, and the risk that fluctuations in the short-term dividend rates of the Preferred Shares may reduce the Common Shares’ yield. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.

 

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Item 2     Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 3     Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 4     Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 5     Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 6     Investments
    (a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
    (b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.
Item 7     Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 8     Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
   

(a)  Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

   

(b)  As of the date of this filing, there have been no changes in any of the portfolio managers identified in the most recent annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 9     Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable
Item 10     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures.
Item 11     Controls and Procedures
    (a) – The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
    (b) – There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12     Exhibits attached hereto
    (a)(1) – Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
    (a)(2) – Certifications – Attached hereto
    (a)(3) – Not Applicable
    (b) –   Certifications – Attached hereto

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund

 

   By:   

/s/ John M. Perlowski

John M. Perlowski

Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund

Date: April 3, 2013

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

   By:   

/s/ John M. Perlowski

John M. Perlowski

Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund

Date: April 3, 2013

 

   By:   

/s/ Neal J. Andrews

Neal J. Andrews

Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund

Date: April 3, 2013

 

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