N-CSRS 1 f3666d1.htm BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II

UNITEDSTATES

SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION

Washington,D.C.20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT

COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-21124

Name of Fund: BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II (BFY)

Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II, 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: 08/31/2020

Date of reporting period: 02/29/2020

Item 1 – Report to Stockholders

 

LOGO

  FEBRUARY 29, 2020

 

  

2020 Semi-Annual Report

(Unaudited)

 

BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (BZM)

BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust (MHE)

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (MHN)

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust (BQH)

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust (BSE)

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II (BFY)

BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (BHV)

 

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The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The last 12 months have been a time of sudden change in global financial markets, as a long period of growth and positive returns was interrupted in early 2020 by the emergence and spread of the coronavirus. For much of the reporting period, U.S. equities and bonds both delivered impressive returns, despite fears and doubts about the economy that were ultimately laid to rest with unprecedented monetary stimulus and a sluggish yet resolute performance from the U.S. economy. But as threat from the coronavirus became more apparent throughout February 2020, which led China to take economically disruptive countermeasures, equity prices fell sharply. Now that the virus has spread around the globe and an economic downturn appears to be inevitable, investors are faced with the question of how long and how deep it will be.

Returns for most securities were robust for the first eleven months of the reporting period, as investors began to realize that the U.S. economy was maintaining the modest yet steady growth that had characterized this economic cycle. While the coronavirus-related downturn negatively impacted all equity types, U.S. large cap-stocks still achieved positive returns for the reporting period due to the strength of their prior gains. However, U.S. small-cap, international, and emerging market equities all ended the reporting period with negative performance.

Fixed-income securities played an important role in diversified portfolios by delivering strong returns amid economic uncertainty, as interest rates declined (and bond prices rose). Returns were further bolstered late in the reporting period as investors moved towards relatively lower-risk bonds, which drove the yield on the 10-year Treasury, a bond market bellwether, to a 10-year low.

Continuing the shift toward looser monetary policy that began in early 2019, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) increased efforts to stimulate economic activity. The Fed reduced interest rates three times during the reporting period, from July 2019 to October 2019, while the European Central Bank also increased monetary stimulus, and the Bank of Japan continued to provide extensive monetary stimulus. Following the market downturn, investors were hopeful that central banks would intervene to further support the financial system.

Looking ahead, while coronavirus-related disruption is certain to hurt worldwide economic growth, the global expansion is likely to continue once the impact of the outbreak subsides. For the near term, however, the disruption is likely to act as a further drag on corporate earnings, following flat earnings growth in 2019. A coordinated monetary and fiscal response will be necessary to help businesses and individuals through the crisis, and hopeful signs have emerged on this front in the United States and abroad. If measures are taken to contain the virus and provide support to impacted businesses and individuals, we anticipate a sharp increase in economic activity as life returns to normal.

Overall, we favor a neutral stance toward risk, given the uncertainty surrounding the economic impact of coronavirus countermeasures. Among equities, we see an advantage in U.S. stocks compared to other developed markets, given the diversity of the U.S. economy and the ability to quickly provide monetary and fiscal stimulus. In bonds, we favor U.S. Treasuries over other government bonds, but maintain a neutral stance overall, and see risks that Treasuries offer a diminishing buffer from equity market selloffs.

In this environment, investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

Total Returns as of February 29, 2020
     6-month   12-month

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

  1.92%   8.19%

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

  (0.52)   (4.92)

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

  (0.91)   (0.57)

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

  2.93   (1.88)

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofAML 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

  0.92   2.18

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofAML 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

  4.07   16.75

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

  3.39   11.68

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

  2.85   8.94

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

  1.56   6.10
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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Table of Contents

 

      Page  

The Markets in Review

     2  

Semi-Annual Report:

  

Municipal Market Overview

     4  

The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging

     5  

Derivative Financial Instruments

     5  

Trust Summaries

     6  

Financial Statements:

  

Schedules of Investments

     20  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     54  

Statements of Operations

     56  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     58  

Statements of Cash Flows

     65  

Financial Highlights

     67  

Notes to Financial Statements

     74  

Trustee and Officer Information

     84  

Additional Information

     85  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     87  

 

 

          3  


Municipal Market Overview  For the Reporting Period Ended February 29, 2020

 

Municipal Market Conditions

 

 

Municipal bonds posted strong total returns during the period, buoyed by a combination of rallying interest rates and a favorable technical backdrop. Interest rates moved lower in 2019 as the Fed turned more dovish on the back of slowing global growth and trade uncertainties, indicated a commitment to sustain the current economic expansion, and executed a mid-cycle adjustment consisting of three 0.25% rate cuts. This dynamic was compounded in early 2020 as elevated event risks, led by a coronavirus epidemic, spurred a flight to quality and pushed interest rates to new all-time lows. At the same

  S&P Municipal Bond Index
  Total Returns as of February 29, 2020
    6 months: 2.85%
  12 months: 8.94%
 

time, municipal technicals remained supportive with historically robust demand outpacing supply. During the 12 months ended February 29, 2020, municipal bond funds experienced net inflows totaling $97 billion (based on data from the Investment Company Institute). Broadly, investors favored the tax-exempt income, diversification, quality, and value of municipal bonds given that tax reform ultimately lowered the top individual tax rate just 2.6% while eliminating deductions. For the same 12-month period, total new issuance was elevated from a historical perspective at $424 billion, but was boosted by robust taxable municipal supply. Taxable municipal issuance picked up late in 2019, as issuers advance refunded tax-exempt debt using taxable municipal bonds for cost savings. While increasing issuance totals, this dynamic ultimately shrinks the size of the tax-exempt market and provides a positive technical tailwind for the natural buyer of the asset class.

A Closer Look at Yields

 

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From February 28, 2019 to February 29, 2020, yields on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds decreased by 146 basis points (“bps”) from 2.98% to 1.52%, while ten-year rates decreased by 117 bps from 2.10% to 0.93% and five-year rates decreased by 94 bps from 1.67% to 0.73% (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). As a result, the municipal yield curve flattened over the 12-month period with the spread between two- and 30-year maturities flattening by 61 bps, compared to 22 bps of steepening in the comparable U.S. Treasury curve.

During the same time period, tax-exempt municipal bonds modestly underperformed duration matched U.S. Treasuries, most notably in the front and intermediate part of the yield curve. However, relative valuations remained broadly stretched versus history. Given that the corporate tax rate was lowered much more than the individual rate, institutions have less incentive to own tax-exempt municipal bonds, while individuals are more incentivized. In a more retail-driven market, lower municipal-to-Treasury ratios are likely sustainable as individuals are focused more on generating tax-free income and less concerned with relative valuations. The asset class is known for its lower relative volatility and preservation of principal with an emphasis on income as tax rates rise.

Financial Conditions of Municipal Issuers

Most states and localities are on solid footing as tax receipts are increasing steadily and spending levels are rebounding from post-recession lows. Rising healthcare expenditures and legacy pension costs are plaguing a handful of high-profile credits. Essential service revenue bonds continue to benefit from deleveraging. Several private-public-partnerships and off-balance sheet projects have made headlines for cost-overruns that are calling into question their value-add. More caution is warranted in the non-profit sectors, especially less-selective private education credits that are dealing with competitive pressures and are burdened with outsized debt. Merger and acquisition activity has been elevated in the hospital sector, providing opportunities to generate performance. Additionally, high yield remains an important driver of performance. BlackRock maintains the view that municipal bond defaults will remain minimal and the overall market is fundamentally sound. However, we continue to advocate careful credit research and believe that a thoughtful approach to structure and security selection remains imperative amid uncertainty in a modestly improving economic environment.

The opinions expressed are those of BlackRock as of February 29, 2020 and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of any individual holdings or market sectors. Investing involves risk including loss of principal. Bond values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending on market conditions. Fixed income risks include interest-rate and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in bond values. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the bond issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments. There may be less information on the financial condition of municipal issuers than for public corporations. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds. Some investors may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”). Capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable.

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

 

 

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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging

 

The Trusts may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the distribution rate on, and net asset value (“NAV”) of, their common shares (“Common Shares”). However, there is no guarantee that these objectives can be achieved in all interest rate environments.

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

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

However, in order to benefit Common Shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed each Trust’s return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders is lower than if each Trust had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of the Trusts’ portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the value of each Trust’s obligations under its respective leverage arrangement generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Trusts’ NAVs positively or negatively. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that each Trust’s intended leveraging strategy will be successful.

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

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

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

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

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Trusts may invest in various derivative financial instruments. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other assets without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the instrument. The Trusts’ successful use of a derivative financial instrument depends on the investment adviser’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of these instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may limit the amount of appreciation a Trust can realize on an investment and/or may result in lower distributions paid to shareholders. The Trusts’ investments in these instruments, if any, are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF LEVERAGING / DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS      5  


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020    BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust

 

Trust Overview

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

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

Trust Information

 

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)

  BZM

Initial Offering Date

  April 30, 2002

Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($17.50)(a)

  2.71%

Tax Equivalent Yield(b)

  5.07%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.0395

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.4740

Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d)

  36%

 

  (a) 

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.

 
  (b) 

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 46.55%, 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.

 
  (c) 

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

 
  (d) 

Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BZM(a)(b)

    23.19      3.46

Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds(c)

    2.98        3.70  

 

  (a) 

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 
  (b) 

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

 
  (c) 

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

 

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

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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

After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.

The Trust’s use of leverage aided results by enhancing income and amplifying the effect of rising prices. Positions in bonds with maturities of 20 years and above also helped results given the strong outperformance of longer-term debt. BBB rated securities were additional contributors of note, as were those rated below investment grade. At the sector level, the Trust benefited from its positions in health care and education issues.

The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

 

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Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020 (continued)    BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

     02/29/20     08/31/19      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

  $ 17.50     $ 14.42        21.36    $ 18.74      $ 13.86  

Net Asset Value

    15.91       15.61        1.92        15.92        15.27  

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

 

LOGO

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector   02/29/20     08/31/19  

Health

    28     29

County/City/Special District/School District

    21       19  

Transportation

    13       13  

Education

    13       14  

Housing

    11       11  

Utilities

    10       10  

State

    2       2  

Tobacco

    1       1  

Corporate

    1       1  

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

CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (b)

 

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

       

2020

    2

2021

    6  

2022

    2  

2023

    1  

 

  (b)

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

 
  *

Excludes short-term securities.

 

CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)

 

Credit Rating   02/29/20     08/31/19  

AAA/Aaa

    6     6

AA/Aa

    24       31  

A

    27       25  

BBB/Baa

    11       13  

BB/Ba

    1       2  

CC

    1       1  

N/R

    30       22  

 

  (a)

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

 
 

 

 

TRUST SUMMARY      7  


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020    BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust’s (MHE) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide as high a level of current income exempt from both regular U.S. federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of shareholders’ capital. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in Massachusetts tax-exempt obligations (including bonds, notes and capital lease obligations). The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in obligations that are rated investment grade at the time of investment or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality at the time of investment by the Trust’s investment adviser. Under normal market conditions, the Trust invests its assets so that at least 80% of the income generated by the Trust is exempt from U.S. federal income taxes, including U.S. federal alternative minimum tax, and Massachusetts personal income taxes. The Trust invests primarily in long term municipal obligations with maturities of more than ten years. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Trust Information

 

Symbol on NYSE

  MHE

Initial Offering Date

  July 23, 1993

Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($13.37)(a)

  3.59%

Tax Equivalent Yield(b)

  6.62%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.0400

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.4800

Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d)

  38%

 

  (a) 

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.

 
  (b) 

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 45.80%, 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.

 
  (c) 

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

 
  (d) 

Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

MHE(a)(b)

    5.01      3.88

Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds(c)

    2.98        3.70  

 

  (a) 

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 
  (b) 

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

 
  (c) 

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

 

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

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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

After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.

The Trust’s use of leverage aided results by enhancing income and amplifying the effect of rising prices. Positions in bonds with maturities of 20 years and above also helped results given the strong outperformance of longer-term debt. Allocations to AA, BBB and non-rated securities were additional contributors of note. At the sector level, the Trust benefited from its positions in education, tax-backed and health care issues.

The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher.

 

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

 

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Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020 (continued)    BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      02/29/20      08/31/19      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 13.37      $ 12.96        3.16    $ 15.35      $ 12.96  

Net Asset Value

     14.42        14.13        2.05        14.42        13.79  

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

 

LOGO

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector   02/29/20     08/31/19  

Education

    47     42

State

    22       20  

Transportation

    11       15  

Health

    9       14  

Housing

    7       4  

Tobacco

    2       2  

County/City/Special District/School District

    1       2  

Utilities

    1       1  

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

CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (b)

 

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

       

2020

    9

2021

    8  

2022

    16  

2023

    1  

2024

    3  

 

  (b)

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

 
  *

Excludes short-term securities.

 

CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)

 

Credit Rating   02/29/20     08/31/19  

AAA/Aaa

    5     6

AA/Aa

    59       55  

A

    10       12  

BBB/Baa

    16       16  

B/B

          1  

CC

          1  

N/R

    10       9  

 

  (a)

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

 
 

 

 

TRUST SUMMARY      9  


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020    BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.’s (MHN) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in investment grade (as rated or, if unrated, considered to be of comparable quality at the time of investment by the Trust’s investment adviser) New York municipal obligations exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax) and New York State and New York City personal income taxes (“New York Municipal Bonds”), except at times when, in the judgment of its investment adviser, New York Municipal Bonds of sufficient quality and quantity are unavailable for investment by the Trust. At all times, except during temporary defensive periods, the Trust invests at least 65% of its assets in New York Municipal Bonds. The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations with remaining maturities of one year or more. Effective July 31, 2019, the Trust may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in securities that are rated below investment grade, or are considered by BlackRock to be of comparable quality, at the time of purchase. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Trust Information

 

Symbol on NYSE

  MHN

Initial Offering Date

  September 19, 1997

Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($14.00)(a)

  3.81%

Tax Equivalent Yield(b)

  7.56%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.0445

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.5340

Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d)

  38%

 

  (a) 

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.

 
  (b) 

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 49.62%, 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.

 
  (c) 

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

 
  (d) 

Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

MHN(a)(b)

    3.87      4.08

Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds(c)

    2.78        4.01  

 

  (a) 

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 
  (b) 

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

 
  (c) 

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

 

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

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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

After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.

Trends in the New York market reflected those on the national level, with falling yields, strong inflows and limited new-issue supply. While the state underperformed the broader U.S. market, it still produced a solid return as investors in high-tax states continued to seek shelter in tax-exempt bonds.

The Trust’s use of leverage aided results by enhancing income and amplifying the effect of rising prices. Positions in the tax-backed, transportation and housing sectors also contributed to performance.

The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

 

10    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020 (continued)    BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      02/29/20      08/31/19      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 14.00      $ 13.74        1.89    $ 14.33      $ 13.22  

Net Asset Value

     15.63        15.31        2.09        15.64        14.88  

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

 

LOGO

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector   02/29/20     08/31/19  

Transportation

    25     24

County/City/Special District/School District

    22       21  

Education

    13       15  

State

    12       12  

Utilities

    12       12  

Housing

    7       7  

Health

    5       5  

Corporate

    2       2  

Tobacco

    2       2  

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

CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (c)

 

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

       

2020

    2

2021

    5  

2022

    4  

2023

    4  

 

  (c)

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

 
  *

Excludes short-term securities.

 

CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)

 

Credit Rating   02/29/20     08/31/19  

AAA/Aaa

    11     7

AA/Aa

    56       58  

A

    21       25  

BBB/Baa

    7       6  

BB/Ba

    1        

N/R(b)

    4       4  

 

  (a)

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

 
  (b)

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 2% and 3%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 
 

 

 

TRUST SUMMARY      11  


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020    BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust’s (BQH) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income taxes and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax) and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Trust invests at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality at the time of investment by the Trust’s investment adviser. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Trust Information

 

Symbol on NYSE

  BQH

Initial Offering Date

  April 30, 2002

Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($15.85)(a)

  3.63%

Tax Equivalent Yield(b)

  7.21%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.0480

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.5760

Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d)

  39%

 

  (a)

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.

 
  (b)

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 49.62%, 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.

 
  (c) 

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

 
  (d)

Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BQH(a)(b)

    8.10      4.12

Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds(c)

    2.78        4.01  

 

  (a) 

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 
  (b) 

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

 
  (c) 

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

 

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

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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

After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.

Trends in the New York market reflected those on the national level, with falling yields, strong inflows and limited new-issue supply. While the state underperformed the broader U.S. market, it still produced a solid return as investors in high-tax states continued to seek shelter in tax-exempt bonds.

Holdings in longer-dated securities with maturities of greater than 20 years generated the strongest returns, as longer-term bonds outpaced short-term issues. The Trust’s use of leverage also aided results by enhancing income and amplifying the effect of rising prices. The Trust further benefited from its positions in the project finance and state tax-backed sectors, as well as its holdings in Puerto Rico sales tax bonds.

The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher. Positions in pre-refunded bonds and short duration issues, while producing positive absolute returns, lagged somewhat in the rising market.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

 

12    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020 (continued)    BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      02/29/20      08/31/19      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 15.85      $ 14.94        6.09    $ 15.95      $ 14.56  

Net Asset Value

     16.85        16.49        2.18        16.86        16.04  

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

 

LOGO

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector   02/29/20     08/31/19  

County/City/Special District/School District

    23     25

Education

    17       18  

Transportation

    17       17  

Utilities

    13       13  

State

    9       8  

Health

    8       8  

Housing

    6       5  

Corporate

    4       4  

Tobacco

    3       2  

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

CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (c)

 

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

       

2020

    6

2021

    18  

2022

    14  

2023

    9  

2024

    5  

 

  (c) 

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

 
  *

Excludes short-term securities.

 

CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)

 

Credit Rating   02/29/20     08/31/19  

AAA/Aaa

    8     5

AA/Aa

    51       55  

A

    21       20  

BBB/Baa

    5       4  

BB/Ba

    2       2  

B

    1       1  

CC/Ca

    1        

N/R(b)

    11       13  

 

  (a) 

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

 
  (b)

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade each represents 3% of the Trust’s total investments.

 
 

 

 

TRUST SUMMARY      13  


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020    BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust’s (BSE) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax, including the alternative minimum tax, and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal obligations exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (including the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax) and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Trust invests primarily in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment or, if unrated, are determined to be of comparable quality at the time of investment by the Trust’s investment adviser. Effective July 31, 2019, the Trust may invest up to 20% of its managed assets in securities that are rated below investment grade, or are considered by BlackRock to be of comparable quality, at the time of purchase. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Trust Information

 

Symbol on NYSE

  BSE

Initial Offering Date

  October 31, 2002

Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($13.66)(a)

  3.56%

Tax Equivalent Yield(b)

  7.07%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.0405

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.4860

Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d)

  38%

 

  (a)

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.

 
  (b)

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 49.62%, 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.

 
  (c)

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

 
  (d)

Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BSE(a)(b)

    0.30      3.55

Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds(c)

    2.78        4.01  

 

  (a) 

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 
  (b) 

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

 
  (c) 

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

 

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

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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

After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.

Trends in the New York market reflected those on the national level, with falling yields, strong inflows and limited new-issue supply. While the state underperformed the broader U.S. market, it still produced a solid return as investors in high-tax states continued to seek shelter in tax-exempt bonds.

Holdings in longer-dated securities with maturities of greater than 20 years generated the strongest returns, as longer-term bonds outpaced short-term issues. The Trust’s use of leverage also aided results by enhancing income and amplifying the effect of rising prices. The Trust further benefited from its positions in the state tax-backed and transportation sectors, as well as its holdings in Puerto Rico sales tax bonds.

The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher. Positions in pre-refunded bonds and short duration issues, while producing positive absolute returns, lagged somewhat in the rising market.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

 

14    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020 (continued)    BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      02/29/20      08/31/19      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 13.66      $ 13.86        (1.44 )%     $ 14.17      $ 13.34  

Net Asset Value

     15.61        15.34        1.76        15.62        14.92  

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

 

LOGO

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector   02/29/20     08/31/19  

County/City/Special District/School District

    21     22

Education

    20       21  

Transportation

    17       16  

Utilities

    15       15  

State

    13       13  

Health

    7       7  

Housing

    5       4  

Tobacco

    2       2  

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

CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (c)

 

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

       

2020

    4

2021

    19  

2022

    7  

2023

    11  

2024

    10  

 

  (c) 

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

 
  *

Excludes short-term securities.

 

CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)

 

Credit Rating   02/29/20     08/31/19  

AAA/Aaa

    7     6

AA/Aa

    55       62  

A

    26       21  

BBB/Baa

    5       5  

N/R(b)

    7       6  

 

  (a) 

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

 
  (b) 

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade each represents 2% of the Trust’s total investments.

 
 

 

 

TRUST SUMMARY      15  


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020    BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II’s (BFY) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax) and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Trust invests at least 80% of its managed assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality at the time of investment by the Trust’s investment adviser. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Trust Information

 

Symbol on NYSE

  BFY

Initial Offering Date

  July 30, 2002

Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($14.37)(a)

  4.09%

Tax Equivalent Yield(b)

  8.12%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.0490

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.5880

Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d)

  39%

 

  (a)

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.

 
  (b)

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 49.62%, 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.

 
  (c)

The monthly distribution per Common Share, declared on March 2, 2020, was increased to $0.0505 per share. The yield on closing market price, tax equivalent yield, current monthly distribution per Common Share, and current annualized distribution per Common Share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future.

 
  (d)

Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BFY(a)(b)

    3.19      3.83

Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds(c)

    2.78        4.01  

 

  (a) 

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 
  (b) 

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

 
  (c) 

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

 

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

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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

After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.

Trends in the New York market reflected those on the national level, with falling yields, strong inflows and limited new-issue supply. While the state underperformed the broader U.S. market, it still produced a solid return as investors in high-tax states continued to seek shelter in tax-exempt bonds.

Holdings in longer-dated securities with maturities of greater than 20 years generated the strongest returns, as longer-term bonds outpaced short-term issues. The Trust’s use of leverage also aided results by enhancing income and amplifying the effect of rising prices. The Trust further benefited from its positions in the state tax-backed and transportation sectors, as well as its holdings in Puerto Rico sales tax bonds.

The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher. Positions in pre-refunded bonds and short duration issues, while producing positive absolute returns, lagged somewhat in the rising market.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

 

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Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020 (continued)    BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      02/29/20      08/31/19      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 14.37      $ 14.21        1.13    $ 15.75      $ 13.80  

Net Asset Value

     16.20        15.92        1.76        16.23        15.51  

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

 

LOGO

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector   02/29/20     08/31/19  

County/City/Special District/School District

    22     26

Transportation

    21       19  

Education

    13       13  

State

    13       12  

Utilities

    12       11  

Health

    7       7  

Housing

    6       5  

Corporate

    4       4  

Tobacco

    2       3  

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

CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (c)

 

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

       

2020

    6

2021

    20  

2022

    6  

2023

    14  

2024

    8  

 

  (c)

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

 
  *

Excludes short-term securities.

 

CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)

 

Credit Rating   02/29/20     08/31/19  

AAA/Aaa

    7     5

AA/Aa

    52       50  

A

    25       27  

BBB/Baa

    4       6  

BB/Ba

    1       2  

B

    2       1  

CC

          1  

N/R(b)

    9       8  

 

  (a)

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

 
  (b)

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade each represents 2% of the Trust’s total investments.

 
 

 

 

TRUST SUMMARY      17  


Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020    BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust

 

Trust Overview

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

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

Trust Information

 

Symbol on NYSE

  BHV

Initial Offering Date

  April 30, 2002

Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2020 ($16.25)(a)

  3.36%

Tax Equivalent Yield(b)

  6.29%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.0455

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share(c)

  $0.5460

Leverage as of February 29, 2020(d)

  40%

 

  (a)

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.

 
  (b)

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 46.55%, 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.

 
  (c)

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

 
  (d)

Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. Does not reflect derivatives or other instruments that may give rise to economic leverage. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging and Derivative Financial Instruments on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BHV(a)(b)

    (0.07 )%       3.15

Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds(c)

    2.98        3.70  

 

  (a) 

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 
  (b) 

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

 
  (c) 

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

 

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

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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

After moving sideways for much of the period, municipal bonds finished with positive returns thanks to their rally in January and February. The gains for the broader bond market reflected the likelihood of an economic downturn caused by the spread of coronavirus, together with expectations for interest rate cuts by the Fed. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) The favorable combination of robust investor demand and relatively limited new-issue supply provided an additional tailwind for tax-exempt securities.

The Trust’s use of leverage also aided results by enhancing income and amplifying the effect of rising prices. Positions in bonds with maturities of 20 years and above also helped results given the strong outperformance of longer-term debt. AA rated securities were additional contributors of note, as were those rated below investment grade. At the sector level, the Trust benefited from its positions in local tax-backed, health care and state tax-backed issues.

The Trust actively sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Since U.S. Treasury yields fell, as prices rose, this strategy detracted from Trust performance. The trend of net negative issuance exacerbated reinvestment risk as the proceeds from bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at lower prevailing yields compared to bonds that were issued when yields were higher.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

 

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Trust Summary  as of February 29, 2020 (continued)    BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      02/29/20      08/31/19      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 16.25      $ 16.54        (1.75 )%     $ 18.06      $ 15.86  

Net Asset Value

     15.86        15.64        1.41        15.86        15.25  

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

 

LOGO

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector   02/29/20     08/31/19  

Health

    28     28

Transportation

    25       27  

County/City/Special District/School District

    14       18  

Education

    13       12  

Housing

    7       4  

Utilities

    5       5  

Tobacco

    4       3  

State

    4       3  

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

CALL/MATURITY SCHEDULE (c)

 

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

       

2020

    15

2021

    5  

2022

    12  

2023

    6  

2024

    4  

 

  (c)

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

 
  *

Excludes short-term securities.

 

CREDIT QUALITY ALLOCATION (a)

 

Credit Rating   02/29/20     08/31/19  

AAA/Aaa

    10     12

AA/Aa

    47       38  

A

    7       8  

BBB/Baa

    7       5  

BB/Ba

    2       1  

B

    3       3  

C

          1  

N/R(b)

    24       32  

 

  (a)

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

 
  (b)

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of February 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 6% and 9%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 
 

 

 

TRUST SUMMARY      19  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (BZM)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security  

Par

(000)

    Value  

Municipal Bonds — 136.2%

 

California — 1.6%

 

Tobacco — 1.6%  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Series A-1, 5.00%, 06/01/47

  $ 500     $ 531,390  
   

 

 

 

Maryland — 129.2%

 

Corporate — 1.0%  

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB, CNX Marine Terminals, Inc., 5.75%, 09/01/25

    320       326,538  
   

 

 

 
County/City/Special District/School District — 27.2%  

City of Baltimore Maryland, Refunding RB:

   

Convention Center Hotel, 5.00%, 09/01/46

    750       889,222  

East Baltimore Research Park, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/38

    250       281,195  

City of Baltimore Maryland, Tax Allocation Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Series B(a):

   

3.70%, 06/01/39

    200       202,122  

3.88%, 06/01/46

    300       304,113  

County of Anne Arundel Maryland, GO, 5.00%, 10/01/43

    1,745       2,213,672  

County of Anne Arundel Maryland Consolidated, Refunding, Special Tax, Villages of Dorchester and Farmington Project, 5.00%, 07/01/32

    500       565,900  

County of Anne Arundel Maryland Consolidated, RB, Special Taxing District, Villages at Two Rivers Project, 5.25%, 07/01/44

    250       262,853  

County of Baltimore Maryland, Refunding RB, Riderwood Village, Inc., 4.00%, 01/01/50

    500       568,785  

County of Frederick Maryland, RB, Jefferson Technology Park Project, Series B, 7.13%, 07/01/43(a)

    250       256,168  

County of Howard Maryland, Tax Allocation Bonds:

   

Annapolis Junction Town Center Project, 6.10%, 02/15/44

    250       267,552  

Downtown Columbia Project, Series A, 4.50%, 02/15/47(a)

    500       541,260  

County of Prince George’s Maryland:

   

Special Obligation, Remarketing, National Harbor Project, 5.20%, 07/01/34

    1,289       1,291,591  

Tax Allocation Bonds, Westphalia Town Center Project, 5.25%, 07/01/48(a)

    300       343,539  

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, GO, Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, Second Series, 4.00%, 06/01/41

    875       1,016,750  
   

 

 

 
      9,004,722  
Education — 19.3%            

County of Anne Arundel Maryland, Refunding RB, Maryland Economic Development, Anne Arundel Community College Project, 3.25%, 09/01/28

    360       380,815  

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB:

   

Towson University Project, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    500       522,135  

University of Maryland College Park Project (AGM), 5.00%, 06/01/43

    1,350       1,613,318  

University of Maryland Project, 5.00%, 07/01/39

    500       575,885  

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Goucher College, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/34

    1,000       1,081,970  

Johns Hopkins University Project, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/37

    10       10,727  

Loyola University Maryland, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/22(b)

    900       995,733  

Loyola University, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/49

    530       673,031  

Maryland Institute College of Art, 5.00%, 06/01/29

    500       540,180  
   

 

 

 
      6,393,794  
Health — 43.8%            

City of Rockville Maryland, RB, Ingleside at King Farm Project, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/42

    500       564,965  
Security  

Par

(000)

    Value  
Health (continued)            

County of Montgomery Maryland, RB, Trinity Health Credit Group:

   

4.00%, 12/01/44

  $ 750     $ 835,530  

5.00%, 12/01/45

    750       901,245  

County of Montgomery Maryland, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/21(b)

    1,000       1,072,120  

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB:

   

Ascension Health Alliance, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/21(b)

    1,000       1,069,910  

Medstar Health Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/42

    160       193,512  

Trinity Health Credit Group, Series 2017, 5.00%, 12/01/46

    250       306,095  

University of Maryland Medical System Issue, 4.00%, 07/01/48

    300       335,691  

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Anne Arundel Health System, 4.00%, 07/01/39

    100       109,187  

Charlestown Community Project, 6.25%, 01/01/21(b)

    1,000       1,044,600  

Charlestown Community, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/45

    500       596,880  

Frederick Memorial Hospital, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/38

    1,250       1,306,350  

LifeBridge Health Issue, 5.00%, 07/01/34

    510       642,768  

Lifebridge Health Issue, 4.13%, 07/01/47

    500       563,205  

Medstar Health, Inc., 5.00%, 08/15/42

    1,000       1,165,100  

Meritus Medical Center Issue, 5.00%, 07/01/40

    1,000       1,160,660  

Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 5.00%, 07/01/45

    700       799,792  

University of Maryland, 5.00%, 07/01/35

    200       236,172  

University of Maryland, 4.00%, 07/01/41

    500       550,990  

University of Maryland Medical System, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/43

    1,000       1,081,080  
   

 

 

 
      14,535,852  
Housing — 16.8%            

County of Howard Maryland Housing Commission, RB, M/F Housing:

   

Woodfield Oxford Square Apartments, 5.00%, 12/01/42

    500       595,855  

Columbia Commons Apartments, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/44

    550       600,869  

Gateway Village Apartments, 4.00%, 06/01/46

    500       542,195  

County of Montgomery Housing Opportunities Commission, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series C, AMT, 3.30%, 07/01/39

    500       524,705  

Maryland Community Development Administration, HRB, M/F Housing, Series A, 4.05%, 07/01/42

    1,220       1,259,199  

Maryland Community Development Administration, RB:

   

M/F Housing, 3.70%, 07/01/35

    500       534,890  

S/F Housing, Residential, Series A, 3.85%, 09/01/42

    295       325,010  

Maryland Community Development Administration, Refunding RB, S/F Housing:

   

Series A, 4.10%, 09/01/38

    100       112,582  

Series B, 3.35%, 09/01/42

    1,000       1,063,750  
   

 

 

 
      5,559,055  
Transportation — 12.0%            

Maryland EDC, ARB, AMT, Seagirt Marine Terminal Project, 5.00%, 06/01/49

    250       310,198  

Maryland EDC, RB(b):

   

Term Project, Series B, 5.75%, 06/01/20

    500       505,980  

Transportation Facilities Project, Series A, 5.75%, 06/01/20

    500       505,960  

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB, Transportation Facilities Project, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/35

    100       123,799  

Maryland State Transportation Authority, RB, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Project, Series A, AMT, 4.00%, 06/01/29

    1,925       2,050,914  

Maryland State Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Project, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 03/01/23

    445       478,148  
   

 

 

 
      3,974,999  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (BZM)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security  

Par

(000)

    Value  
Utilities — 9.1%  

City of Baltimore Maryland, RB:

   

Sub-Water Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/41

  $ 100     $ 122,632  

Sub-Water Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/46

    495       604,796  

Wastewater Project, Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/38

    1,000       1,147,930  

Water Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/43

    1,000       1,140,800  
   

 

 

 
      3,016,158  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Maryland

 

    42,811,118  
   

 

 

 

Puerto Rico — 5.4%

   
State — 3.7%            

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured:

   

Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

    107       120,258  

Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58

    629       721,067  

Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40

    175       192,344  

Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    157       177,434  
   

 

 

 
      1,211,103  
Tobacco — 0.6%  

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 5.63%, 05/15/43

    200       205,892  
   

 

 

 
Utilities — 1.1%  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/33

    200       213,258  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/38

    160       164,900  
   

 

 

 
      378,158  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico

 

    1,795,153  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds — 136.2%
(Cost — $41,810,280)

 

    45,137,661  
   

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 18.1%(c)

 

Maryland — 10.4%

   
County/City/Special District/School District — 5.7%            

State of Maryland Stadium Authority, RB, Construction and Revitalization Program, 5.00%, 05/01/42

    1,500       1,885,035  
   

 

 

 
Utilities — 4.7%  

City of Baltimore Maryland, RB, Wastewater Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/46

    1,269       1,550,580  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts in Maryland — 10.4%

      3,435,615  
   

 

 

 
Security  

Par

(000)

    Value  

Washington — 7.7%

   
Transportation — 7.7%            

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/42

  $ 2,045     $ 2,551,057  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 18.1%
(Cost — $5,361,601)

 

    5,986,672  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 154.3%
(Cost — $47,171,881)

 

    51,124,333  
   

 

 

 
     Shares         
Short-Term Securities — 1.9%            

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.97%(d)(e)

    624,161       624,286  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.9%
(Cost — $624,223)

 

    624,286  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 156.2%
(Cost — $47,796,104)

 

    51,748,619  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.0%

      325,832  

Liability, for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (9.1)%

 

    (3,006,316

VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering Costs — (48.1)%

 

    (15,941,917
   

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 33,126,218  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

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

(b) 

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

(c) 

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

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 
(e)

During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares
Held at
08/31/19
     Net
Activity
     Shares
Held at
02/29/20
     Value at
02/29/20
     Income     

Net

Realized
Gain (Loss)
 (a)

     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

     399,228        224,933        624,161      $ 624,286      $ 4,323      $ (28    $ 103  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable.

 

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

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      21  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (BZM)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount (000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

                 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     5          06/19/20        $ 674        $ (8,444

U.S. Long Treasury Bond

     10          06/19/20          1,703          (33,626

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     4          06/30/20          491          (4,505
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (46,575
                 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $      $      $ 46,575      $      $ 46,575  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (81,415    $      $ (81,415
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                 

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (40,677    $      $ (40,677
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ (a) 

Average notional value of contracts — short

     2,730,320  

 

  (a)

Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period.

 

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

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

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

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                 

Investments:

                 

Long-Term Investments(a)

   $        $ 51,124,333        $             —        $ 51,124,333  

Short-Term Securities

     624,286                            624,286  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 624,286        $ 51,124,333        $        $ 51,748,619  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

22    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust (BZM)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Derivative Financial Instruments(b)

                 

Liabilities:

                 

Interest rate contracts

   $ (46,575      $               —        $             —        $ (46,575
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

 
  (b)

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

 

The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or

liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

 

TOB Trust Certificates

   $        $ (2,999,064      $             —        $ (2,999,064

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value

              (16,000,000                 (16,000,000
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $             —        $ (18,999,064      $        $ (18,999,064
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      23  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust (MHE)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  

Municipal Bonds — 144.3%

 

California — 1.6%

 

Tobacco — 1.6%  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Series A-1, 5.00%, 06/01/47

  $ 535     $ 568,587  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in California

      568,587  

Massachusetts — 135.4%

 

County/City/Special District/School District — 3.2%  

Town of Holyoke Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 09/01/26

    1,000       1,106,420  
   

 

 

 
Education — 64.5%  

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, RB, 5.00%, 06/15/54

    545       592,431  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB:

   

Emerson College Issue, Series A,
5.25%, 01/01/42

    500       600,610  

5.00%, 01/01/47

    1,000       1,175,230  

Foxborough Regional Charter School, Series A, 7.00%, 07/01/20(a)

    250       255,108  

Merrimack College, 5.00%, 07/01/47

    550       634,964  

Mount Holyoke College, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/41

    500       526,430  

UMass Boston Student Housing Project, 5.00%, 10/01/48

    1,000       1,158,800  

UMass Darthmouth Student Housing Project, 5.00%, 10/01/48

    200       244,814  

Wellesley College, Series J, 5.00%, 07/01/42

    1,950       2,132,188  

Wentworth Institute Technology, 5.00%, 10/01/46

    500       588,105  

WGBH Educational Foundation, Series A (AMBAC), 5.75%, 01/01/42

    650       1,050,361  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB:

   

Boston University, Series P, 5.45%, 05/15/59

    1,500       2,009,355  

Carleton-Willard Village Homes Inc.,
4.00%, 12/01/42

    525       619,484  

5.00%, 12/01/42

    485       535,416  

Emmanuel College Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/35

    250       299,280  

Foxborough Regional Charter School Issue, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    150       176,103  

International Charter School, 5.00%, 04/15/40

    1,000       1,092,760  

Series A-2, 4.00%, 07/01/41

    100       119,541  

Suffolk University, 4.00%, 07/01/39

    500       555,290  

Trustees of Deerfield Academy, 5.00%, 10/01/40

    1,675       1,714,346  

Wellesley College Issue, Series L, 4.00%, 07/01/44

    250       295,160  

Western New England University, 5.00%, 09/01/43

    500       609,260  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, RB, Education Loan, Issue I, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/27

    1,000       1,170,650  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Issue J, AMT, 3.50%, 07/01/33

    165       170,623  

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Northeastern University, Series T-2, 5.00%, 10/01/32

    500       555,185  

Tufts University, Series M, 5.50%, 02/15/27

    1,000       1,317,230  

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, RB:

   

Senior Lien, Series 1, 5.00%, 11/01/50

    1,000       1,298,960  

Senior-Series 2, 5.00%, 11/01/22(a)

    500       555,780  
   

 

 

 
      22,053,464  
Health — 13.5%  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB:

   

Atrius Health Issue, Series A,

   

5.00%, 06/01/39

    250       306,985  

4.00%, 06/01/49

    250       276,095  

Boston Medical Center, Series E, 4.00%, 07/01/38

    500       551,520  

New Bridge Charles, Inc., 4.13%, 10/01/42 (b)

    550       593,290  

Partners Healthcare, Series L, 5.00%, 07/01/21 (a)

    1000       1,056,120  

Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/44

    250       310,338  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Health (continued)  

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Southcoast Health Obligation Group, Series D, 5.00%, 07/01/39

  $ 500     $ 501,700  

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Winchester Hospital, Series H, 5.25%, 07/01/20(a)

    1,000       1,014,720  
   

 

 

 
      4,610,768  
Housing — 11.1%  

Massachusetts HFA, RB, M/F Housing:

   

Series 214th (FHA), 2.95%, 12/01/44

    750       780,307  

Series A, 3.80%, 12/01/43

    500       542,395  

Series A (FHA), 5.25%, 12/01/35

    185       186,750  

Series C-1, 3.15%, 12/01/49

    1,000       1,049,520  

Massachusetts HFA, Refunding RB, AMT:

   

Series A, 4.50%, 12/01/47

    485       529,843  

Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/30

    135       136,303  

Series C, 5.35%, 12/01/42

    545       549,469  
   

 

 

 
      3,774,587  
State — 26.0%  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO:

   

Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/45

    1,000       1,196,380  

Series G, 4.00%, 09/01/42

    1,000       1,156,030  

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Senior Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/29

    730       1,004,874  

Sub-Series A-2, 5.00%, 07/01/45

    2,100       2,627,646  

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB:

   

Dedicated Sales Tax, Senior Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/43

    500       560,765  

Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/21(a)

    1,000       1,068,470  

Massachusetts State College Building Authority, Refunding RB, Series B (AGC), 5.50%, 05/01/39

    825       1,286,646  
   

 

 

 
      8,900,811  
Transportation — 17.1%  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/22(a)

    1,000       1,096,050  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/21(a)

    500       526,090  

Massachusetts Port Authority, RB, AMT:

   

Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/42

    1,000       1,085,580  

Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/45

    1,750       2,066,050  

Metropolitan Boston Transit Parking Corp., Refunding RB, 5.25%, 07/01/36

    1,000       1,053,270  
   

 

 

 
      5,827,040  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Massachusetts

 

    46,273,090  

Puerto Rico — 7.3%

 

State — 5.5%  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured:

   

Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

    113       127,002  

Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58

    747       856,338  

Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40

    150       164,867  

Series A-2, 4.54%, 07/01/53

    500       551,975  

Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    168       189,865  
   

 

 

 
      1,890,047  
Tobacco — 0.7%  

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 5.63%, 05/15/43

    215       221,334  
   

 

 

 
 

 

 

24    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust (MHE)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Utilities — 1.1%  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A:

   

5.00%, 07/01/33

  $ 115     $ 122,623  

5.13%, 07/01/37

    75       80,066  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/38

    170       175,207  
   

 

 

 
      377,896  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico

 

    2,489,277  

Total Municipal Bonds — 144.3%
(Cost — $44,283,108)

 

    49,330,954  
 

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(c) — 15.1%

 

Massachusetts — 15.1%

 

Education — 10.3%  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 4.00%, 09/01/49

    1,006       1,065,617  

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Senior Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/46(d)

    2,000       2,448,920  
   

 

 

 
      3,514,537  
Health — 1.5%            

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare System, 4.00%, 07/01/35

    430       505,680  
   

 

 

 
State — 3.3%            

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 03/01/46

    1,001       1,152,297  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 15.1%
(Cost — $4,784,240)

 

    5,172,514  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 159.4%
(Cost — $49,067,348)

 

    54,503,468  
   

 

 

 
Security       
Shares
    Value  
Short-Term Securities — 2.3%            

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.97%(e)(f)

  $ 778,046     $ 778,202  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 2.3%
(Cost — $778,195)

 

    778,202  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 161.7%
(Cost — $49,845,543)

 

    55,281,670  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.2%

 

    402,063  

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (9.2)%

 

    (3,150,708

VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering
Costs — (53.7)%

 

    (18,349,843
   

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 34,183,182  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

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

(b) 

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

(c) 

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

(d) 

All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreement which expires on November 15, 2024, is $1,551,389. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 
(f) 

During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares
Held at
08/31/19
     Net
Activity
     Shares
Held at
02/29/20
     Value at
02/29/20
     Income     

Net

Realized
Gain (Loss)
 (a)

     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

     76,210        701,836        778,046      $ 778,202      $ 4,455      $ 157      $ 10  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable.

 

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

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount (000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

                 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     6          06/19/20        $ 809        $ (10,133

U.S. Long Treasury Bond

     12          06/19/20          2,043          (40,351

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     4          06/30/20          491          (4,607
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (55,091
                 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      25  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust (MHE)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

 

        

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $      $      $ 55,091      $      $ 55,091  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (99,479    $      $ (99,479
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                 

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (49,238    $      $ (49,238
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts – long

   $ (a) 

Average notional value of contracts – short

     2,967,945  

 

  (a) 

Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period.

 

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

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

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

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:

 

Long-Term Investments(a)

   $        $ 54,503,468        $        $ 54,503,468  

Short-Term Securities

     778,202                            778,202  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 778,202        $ 54,503,468        $          $ 55,281,670  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments(b)

 

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate contracts

   $ (55,091      $        $             —        $ (55,091
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

 
  (b) 

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

 

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

 

TOB Trust Certificates

   $        $ (3,136,631      $        $ (3,136,631

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value

              (18,500,000                 (18,500,000
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $             —        $ (21,636,631      $             —        $ (21,636,631
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

26    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (MHN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  

Municipal Bonds — 138.0%

 

New York — 134.0%

 

Corporate — 2.7%  

City of New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/28

  $ 820     $ 885,001  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Goldman Sachs Headquarters, 5.25%, 10/01/35

    8,445       12,227,600  
   

 

 

 
      13,112,601  
County/City/Special District/School District — 32.0%  

City of New York, GO, Sub-Series F-1, 5.00%, 04/01/43

    4,550       5,771,402  

City of New York, GO, Refunding:

   

Fiscal 2012, Series I, 5.00%, 08/01/32

    490       538,314  

Fiscal 2014, 5.00%, 08/01/32

    2,000       2,275,440  

, 5.50%, 08/01/25

    2,710       3,135,931  

, 5.00%, 08/01/30

    2,000       2,238,160  

City of New York, GO, Series E:

   

Series A-1, 5.00%, 08/01/21(a)

    2,350       2,488,345  

Sub-Series D-1, 5.00%, 10/01/33

    4,175       4,453,472  

Sub-Series D-1, Fiscal 2014, 5.00%, 08/01/31

    945       1,075,779  

City of New York Convention Center Development Corp., RB, CAB, Sub Lien, Hotel Unit Fee, Series B (AGM)(b):

   

0.00%, 11/15/55

    2,485       1,008,835  

0.00%, 11/15/56

    3,765       1,470,458  

City of New York Convention Center Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hotel Unit Fee Secured:

   

5.00%, 11/15/40

    6,150       7,442,238  

5.00%, 11/15/45

    12,215       14,767,446  

City of New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PILOT:

   

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 03/01/39(b)

    1,380       850,853  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AGC), 6.38%, 01/01/39

    800       803,112  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AMBAC), 5.00%, 01/01/31

    3,500       3,510,290  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AMBAC), 5.00%, 01/01/36

    6,150       6,167,712  

Yankee Stadium Project (NPFGC), 5.00%, 03/01/36

    2,200       2,206,270  

Yankee Stadium Project (NPFGC), 5.00%, 03/01/46

    9,500       9,576,380  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured, RB:

   

Fiscal 2014, Sub-Series A-1, 5.00%, 11/01/38

    950       1,086,031  

Fiscal 2014, Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/01/36

    1,690       1,966,112  

Fiscal 2016, Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/01/38

    1,455       1,762,165  

Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds, SubSeries A-1, 5.00%, 08/01/40

    860       1,100,834  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series A-3, 4.00%, 08/01/43

    2,790       3,200,046  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 02/01/39

    2,730       3,399,642  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 02/01/43

    2,510       3,089,710  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series F-1, 5.00%, 05/01/42

    8,825       10,990,302  

Series A-2, 5.00%, 08/01/38

    3,440       4,329,687  

Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/01/35

    2,100       2,444,862  

County of Nassau New York, GO:

   

Series A, 5.00%, 01/15/31

    1,400       1,758,624  

General Improvement Bonds, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/45

    1,815       2,272,017  

County of Nassau New York, GO, Refunding, Series C, 5.00%, 10/01/31

    1,980       2,522,975  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Refunding RB, Series A:

   

5.00%, 02/15/39

    2,285       2,812,904  

5.00%, 02/15/42

    5,975       7,355,942  

4.00%, 02/15/44

    2,230       2,548,556  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Green Bonds, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/42

    3,500       4,313,050  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
County/City/Special District/School District (continued)  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Dedicated Tax Fund, Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/15/31

  $ 4,000     $ 4,611,800  

Green Bond, SubSeries B-1, 5.00%, 11/15/51

    2,360       2,892,770  

Green Bonds, Climate Bond Certified, Sub-Series B-2, 4.00%, 11/15/34

    2,500       2,982,650  

New York Convention Center Development Corp., RB, Hotel Unit Fee Secured, Series B(b):

   

CAB, Sub Lien, 0.00%, 11/15/32

    565       437,615  

0.00%, 11/15/42

    2,185       1,253,622  

0.00%, 11/15/47

    5,600       2,752,120  

0.00%, 11/15/48

    2,665       1,273,923  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, World Trade Center Project:

   

4, 5.00%, 11/15/31

    1,710       1,824,502  

4, 5.00%, 11/15/44

    4,000       4,251,040  

7 Class 1, 4.00%, 09/15/35

    885       934,790  

7 Class 2, 5.00%, 09/15/43

    3,430       3,675,965  

5.75%, 11/15/51

    1,755       1,900,700  
   

 

 

 
      155,525,393  
Education — 19.9%  

Albany Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Series A:

   

5.00%, 12/01/30

    250       291,278  

5.00%, 12/01/32

    100       116,177  

Amherst Development Corp., Refunding RB, University at Buffalo Foundation Faculty-Student Housing Corp., Series A (AGM),
4.63%, 10/01/20(a)

    4,975       5,084,500  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB:

   

City University Queens College, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/43

    450       515,237  

Manhattan College Project, 4.00%, 08/01/42

    525       602,558  

Manhattan College Project, 5.00%, 08/01/47

    505       620,246  

City of Albany New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/34

    110       121,097  

City of New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Series A:

   

American Museum of Natural History, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    1,775       2,070,893  

American Museum of Natural History, 5.00%, 07/01/41

    750       871,358  

Wildlife Conservation Society, 5.00%, 08/01/42

    2,840       3,180,317  

City of Troy New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project, Series A, 5.13%, 09/01/40

    5,535       5,652,729  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, City School District of Buffalo Project, Series A, 5.25%, 05/01/31

    1,000       1,051,510  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, City School District of Buffalo Project, 5.00%, 05/01/28

    1,685       2,073,527  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Land Development Corp., Refunding RB, Buffalo State College Foundation Housing Corp. Project, Series A, 5.38%, 04/01/21(a)

    1,000       1,049,020  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., RB, Marist College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/43

    570       727,787  

5.00%, 07/01/48

    855       1,086,337  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Vassar College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/42

    985       1,229,132  

4.00%, 07/01/46

    1,865       2,153,515  
 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      27  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (MHN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Education (continued)  

County of Madison New York Capital Resource Corp., RB, Colgate University Project, Series B:

   

5.00%, 07/01/40

  $ 685     $ 822,993  

5.00%, 07/01/43

    2,480       2,975,355  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, University of Rochester Project, Series A:

   

5.00%, 07/01/23(a)

    1,240       1,411,938  

4.00%, 07/01/39

    350       398,055  

County of Onondaga New York, RB, Syracuse University Project:

   

5.00%, 12/01/29

    1,135       1,220,148  

5.00%, 12/01/36

    1,100       1,180,960  

County of Orange New York Funding Corp., Refunding RB, Mount St. Mary College Project, Series A:

   

5.00%, 07/01/37

    715       766,823  

5.00%, 07/01/42

    445       475,705  

County of St. Lawrence New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Clarkson University Project:

   

6.00%, 09/01/34

    300       319,725  

5.38%, 09/01/41

    125       131,619  

County of Tompkins New York Development Corp., RB, Ithaca College Project (AGM)(a):

   

5.25%, 01/01/21

    700       725,655  

5.50%, 01/01/21

    500       519,350  

County of Tompkins New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Civic Facility Cornell University Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    500       507,005  

Dobbs Ferry Local Development Corp., RB, Mercy College Project, 5.00%, 07/01/39

    750       865,590  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 5.75%, 05/01/21(a)

    1,770       1,871,102  

Fordham University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21(a)

    175       184,755  

Fordham University, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/21(a)

    1,375       1,460,718  

New School (AGM), 5.50%, 07/01/20(a)

    3,265       3,315,314  

New York University, Series 1 (AMBAC), 5.50%, 07/01/40

    3,500       5,370,015  

New York University, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/22(a)

    3,000       3,282,240  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/20(a)

    1,500       1,520,565  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/20(a)

    750       760,283  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21(a)

    1,500       1,583,100  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Barnard College, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/34

    900       1,084,356  

Barnard College, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/37

    510       580,701  

Barnard College, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/43

    1,520       1,816,567  

Cornell University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/40

    1,000       1,013,790  

Fordham University, 5.00%, 07/01/44

    1,900       2,202,157  

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/35

    1,030       1,227,111  

New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(a)

    3,000       3,295,770  

New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(a)

    4,180       4,583,663  

St. John’s University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    2,005       2,387,494  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(a)

    1,490       1,634,307  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/23(a)

    4,755       5,453,319  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/23(a)

    6,435       7,380,044  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/46

    1,540       1,909,446  

Town of Hempstead New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hofstra University Project, 5.00%, 07/01/47

    1,030       1,275,727  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Education (continued)  

Troy Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project, 4.00%, 09/01/40(c)

  $ 820     $ 974,742  
   

 

 

 
      96,985,425  
Health — 9.0%  

City of New York Health & Hospital Corp., Refunding RB, Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 02/15/30

    1,800       1,805,652  

County of Dutchess New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Vassar Brothers Medical Center (AGC), 5.50%, 10/01/20(a)

    500       513,520  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., RB, Health Quest Systems, Inc., Series B, 4.00%, 07/01/41

    4,495       5,052,695  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, Rochester General Hospital Project:

   

4.00%, 12/01/41

    500       566,670  

5.00%, 12/01/46

    800       965,440  

Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/37

    1,180       1,301,729  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Unity Hospital of Rochester Project (FHA), 5.50%, 08/15/40

    5,925       6,178,531  

County of Oneida New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Mohawk Valley Health System Project (AGM), 3.00%, 12/01/44

    2,315       2,429,500  

County of Suffolk New York EDC, RB, Catholic Health Services, Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/32

    460       531,074  

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

    1,340       1,418,149  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 5.75%, 07/01/20(a)

    2,680       2,723,309  

New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/20(a)

    1,800       1,830,546  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series C, 4.25%, 05/01/39

    1,000       1,063,880  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series D, 4.25%, 05/01/39

    685       728,751  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Catholic Health System Obligation, 4.00%, 07/01/45

    620       712,194  

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1, 5.00%, 07/01/42

    2,200       2,768,546  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/21(a)

    2,000       2,096,940  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.25%, 05/01/21(a)

    7,375       7,753,706  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/32

    2,645       3,145,381  
   

 

 

 
      43,586,213  
Housing — 7.6%  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing:

   

Fund Grant Program, New York City Housing Authority Program, Series B1, 5.25%, 07/01/32

    6,505       7,332,306  

Fund Grant Program, New York City Housing Authority Program, Series B1, 5.00%, 07/01/33

    1,375       1,552,870  

Sustainable Development Bonds, Series A, 2.80%, 02/01/50

    2,060       2,106,968  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB,
M/F Housing:

   

8 Spruce Street, Class F, 4.50%, 02/15/48

    1,075       1,156,657  

Sustainable Neighborhood, Series B-1-A, 3.65%, 11/01/49

    1,040       1,119,914  

Sustainable Neighborhood, Series B-1-A, 3.75%, 11/01/54

    1,435       1,549,900  
 

 

 

28    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (MHN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Housing (continued)  

State of New York HFA, RB:

   

M/F Affordable Housing, Green Bond, Climate Bond Certified, Series D (SONYMA), 3.80%, 11/01/49

  $ 1,700     $ 1,876,936  

M/F Affordable Housing, Series B (Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac), 4.00%, 11/01/42

    845       933,987  

M/F Affordable Housing, Series E (SONYMA), 3.80%, 11/01/49

    910       1,000,536  

M/F housing Housing, Climate Bond Certified, 3.15%, 11/01/54

    1,100       1,152,184  

M/F Housing, Green Bonds, Series H, 4.15%, 11/01/43

    1,375       1,552,499  

M/F Housing, Green Bonds, Series H, 4.20%, 11/01/48

    905       1,017,030  

M/F Housing, St. Philip’s Housing, Series A, AMT, 4.65%, 11/15/38

    1,000       1,006,230  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB:

   

S/F Housing, Series 194, AMT, 3.80%, 04/01/28

    3,140       3,374,872  

S/F Housing, Series 213, 4.20%, 10/01/43

    1,910       2,179,138  

S/F Housing, Series 225, 2.55%, 04/01/50(c)

    1,770       1,759,114  

Series 190, 3.80%, 10/01/40

    2,880       3,060,202  

Series 218, AMT, 3.60%, 04/01/33

    905       1,000,532  

Series 218, AMT, 3.85%, 04/01/38

    325       358,296  

Yonkers Industrial Development Corp., RB, Monastery Manor Associates LP Project, Series A, AMT (SONYMA), 5.25%, 04/01/37

    2,000       2,005,960  
   

 

 

 
      37,096,131  
State — 10.5%  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Refunding RB, Series S-3, 4.00%, 07/15/38

    5,045       5,961,576  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Fiscal 2015, Series A, 4.00%, 10/15/32

    2,070       2,357,626  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

Bid Group 2, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/38

    1,000       1,253,610  

General Purpose, Series A, 5.00%, 02/15/23(a)

    4,500       5,052,555  

General Purpose, Series B, 5.00%, 03/15/37

    3,000       3,246,690  

Group B, State Sales Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/39

    1,465       1,834,034  

Group C, Sales Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/41

    7,125       8,863,357  

Series A, 5.00%, 02/15/42

    7,500       9,211,125  

Series B, 5.00%, 03/15/37

    1,500       1,820,325  

State Personal Income Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 02/15/23(a)

    495       555,464  

Unrefunded, Series B, 5.00%, 03/15/42

    4,600       4,968,138  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Group 3, Series E, 5.00%, 03/15/41

    2,800       3,590,636  

Series C, 5.00%, 03/15/38

    100       127,573  

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, Series C, 5.00%, 03/15/32

    2,000       2,248,220  
   

 

 

 
      51,090,929  
Tobacco — 2.5%  

Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB:

   

5.00%, 06/01/48

    680       708,764  

Asset-Backed, 4.75%, 06/01/39

    1,875       1,969,950  

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust VI, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through:

   

Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/41

    400       459,968  

Series A-2B, 5.00%, 06/01/45

    2,010       2,178,036  

Series A-2B, 5.00%, 06/01/51

    765       822,100  

County of Niagara New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed:

   

5.25%, 05/15/34

    1,495       1,646,399  

5.25%, 05/15/40

    1,500       1,646,190  

TSASC, Inc., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/35

    260       312,876  

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Sub-Series C, 4.00%, 06/01/42

    2,425       2,594,604  
   

 

 

 
      12,338,887  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Transportation — 34.2%  

Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, RB:

   

5.00%, 01/01/47

  $ 750     $ 911,595  

Toll Bridge System, 5.00%, 01/01/42

    1,565       1,913,885  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB:

   

Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/21(a)

    1,000       1,070,860  

Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/23(a)

    3,000       3,399,900  

Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/23(a)

    1,620       1,884,708  

Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/23(a)

    1,620       1,884,708  

Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/44

    1,000       1,158,990  

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/21(a)

    440       473,031  

Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    8,750       9,954,525  

Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/43

    1,000       1,132,640  

Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/23(a)

    1,000       1,154,300  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Green Bond, Climate Bond Certified, Sub-Series A-3 (AGM), 4.00%, 11/15/46

    855       994,339  

Green Bond, Series A1, 5.00%, 11/15/37

    1,500       1,859,250  

Green Bonds, Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/56

    1,830       2,217,576  

Green Bonds, Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/57

    1,505       1,874,598  

Series C-1, 5.00%, 11/15/36

    1,845       2,268,169  

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/21(a)

    1,560       1,677,109  

Series D, 5.00%, 11/15/30

    885       979,934  

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

    5,410       6,070,020  

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

    11,500       12,359,050  

New York Transportation Development Corp., ARB, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project, Series A, AMT:

   

5.00%, 07/01/41

    1,805       2,064,794  

5.00%, 07/01/46

    12,525       14,351,020  

5.25%, 01/01/50

    965       1,117,103  

(AGM), 4.00%, 07/01/41

    1,250       1,366,675  

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Refunding ARB, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, AMT:

   

5.00%, 04/01/34

    100       126,415  

5.00%, 04/01/35

    90       113,379  

5.00%, 04/01/36

    95       119,368  

5.00%, 04/01/37

    55       69,019  

5.00%, 04/01/38

    55       68,841  

5.00%, 04/01/39

    80       99,931  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB:

   

Consolidated Bonds, 220th Series, AMT, 4.00%, 11/01/59

    4,905       5,705,839  

Consolidated, 163rd Series, 5.00%, 07/15/35

    2,500       2,538,725  

Consolidated, 183rd Series, 4.00%, 06/15/44

    1,500       1,658,430  

Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 6, AMT (NPFGC), 5.75%, 12/01/22

    12,485       12,943,699  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB:

   

178th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/33

    1,000       1,143,620  

179th Series, 5.00%, 12/01/38

    1,390       1,597,263  

195th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 04/01/36

    1,400       1,717,058  

Consolidated, 177th Series, AMT, 4.00%, 01/15/43

    285       305,908  

Consolidated, 178th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/43

    750       850,800  

Consolidated, 206th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 11/15/42

    2,375       2,948,206  

Consolidated, 211th Series, 4.00%, 09/01/43

    5,000       5,923,400  

State of New York Thruway Authority, RB, Junior Lien, Series A:

   

5.00%, 01/01/41

    1,770       2,134,638  

5.25%, 01/01/56

    1,080       1,299,154  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB:

   

General, Series I, 5.00%, 01/01/22(a)

    3,770       4,056,633  

General, Series I, 5.00%, 01/01/22(a)

    4,270       4,592,300  

General, Series J, 5.00%, 01/01/41

    5,000       5,732,850  

General, Series K, 5.00%, 01/01/29

    1,750       2,092,248  

General, Series K, 5.00%, 01/01/31

    1,000       1,192,810  

Series L, 5.00%, 01/01/35

    810       1,035,974  
 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      29  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (MHN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Transportation (continued)  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, RB, Series B:

   

5.00%, 11/15/40

  $ 940     $ 1,144,629  

5.00%, 11/15/45

    820       994,193  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB:

   

General, CAB, Series B, 0.00%, 11/15/32(b)

    7,670       6,139,221  

General, Remarketing, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/36

    1,000       1,110,540  

General, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/41

    5,000       6,149,650  

General, Series A, 5.25%, 11/15/45

    1,280       1,546,214  

General, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/50

    3,000       3,570,300  

MTA Bridge and Tunnels, Series C, 5.00%, 11/15/37

    870       1,129,573  

Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    8,225       10,354,864  
   

 

 

 
      166,344,471  
Utilities — 15.6%  

City of New York Municipal Water & Sewer System, RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2017, Series DD, 5.25%, 06/15/47

    3,850       4,833,444  

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

   

Fiscal 2011, Series BB, 5.00%, 06/15/31

    1,000       1,012,310  

Fiscal 2015, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/39

    2,250       2,700,022  

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

   

Fiscal 2010, Series FF, 5.00%, 06/15/31

    1,500       1,518,465  

Fiscal 2011, Series GG, 5.00%, 06/15/21(a)

    2,070       2,181,532  

City of New York Water & Sewer System, RB, Series DD-1, 4.00%, 06/15/49

    1,135       1,319,596  

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

   

2nd Generation Resolution, Fiscal 2018, Series FF, 5.00%, 06/15/40

    2,000       2,557,260  

Series EE, 5.00%, 06/15/40

    4,290       5,431,269  

County of Western Nassau New York Water Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/40

    1,065       1,260,385  

Long Island Power Authority, RB:

   

5.00%, 09/01/37

    3,175       4,043,140  

5.00%, 09/01/35

    1,000       1,284,210  

General, 5.00%, 09/01/47

    905       1,112,562  

General, 5.00%, 09/01/36

    825       1,033,544  

General, Electric Systems, 5.00%, 09/01/42

    280       345,618  

General, Electric Systems, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 05/01/21(a)

    2,375       2,490,615  

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series B:

   

5.00%, 09/01/41

    475       573,301  

5.00%, 09/01/46

    660       792,403  

State of New York Environmental Facilities Corp., RB, Series B:

   

Revolving Funds, Green Bonds, 5.00%, 09/15/40

    3,170       3,795,156  

Subordinated SRF Bonds, 5.00%, 06/15/48

    1,120       1,432,547  

State of New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Refunding RB:

   

Revolving Funds, New York City Municipal Water, Series B, 5.00%, 06/15/36

    3,200       3,373,152  

Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/40

    1,545       1,868,090  

Series A, 5.00%, 06/15/45

    7,935       9,554,533  

Subordinated SRF Bonds, 4.00%, 06/15/46

    1,000       1,151,250  

State of New York Power Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    2,580       2,762,870  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructuring, Series TE, 5.00%, 12/15/41

    15,490       17,766,101  
   

 

 

 
      76,193,375  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in New York

 

    652,273,425  
   

 

 

 
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  

Guam — 0.3%

 

Utilities — 0.3%  

Guam Power Authority, RB, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 10/01/20(a)

  $ 1,175     $ 1,203,000  
   

 

 

 

Puerto Rico — 3.7%

 

State — 3.7%  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured:

   

CAB, Series A-1, 0.00%, 07/01/46(b)

    478       142,640  

Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

    2,439       2,741,216  

Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58

    3,201       3,669,530  

Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40

    8,400       9,232,524  

Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    730       825,010  

Series B-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

    620       698,114  

Series B-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    601       676,191  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico

 

    17,985,225  
 

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds — 138.0%
(Cost — $605,127,275)

 

    671,461,650  
 

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 23.3%(d)

 

New York — 23.3%

 

County/City/Special District/School District — 2.8%  

City of New York, GO, Sub-Series I-1, 5.00%, 03/01/36

    2,500       2,892,350  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series D-1, 5.00%, 11/01/38

    1,650       1,760,286  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior-Fiscal 2012(e):

   

5.75%, 02/15/21(a)

    3,714       3,884,512  

5.75%, 02/15/47

    2,285       2,389,634  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 7 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 5.00%, 09/15/40

    2,610       2,823,629  
   

 

 

 
      13,750,411  
Education — 1.4%  

City of New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Wildlife Conservation Society, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/33

    1,981       2,231,785  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, State University Dormitory Facilities, New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21(a)

    4,448       4,694,512  
   

 

 

 
      6,926,297  
Housing — 3.8%  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing:

   

Series C1-A, 4.00%, 11/01/53

    2,267       2,467,058  

Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series B1-A, 3.85%, 05/01/58

    2,175       2,361,289  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series A, 4.25%, 11/01/43

    3,630       4,093,115  

State of New York HFA, RB, M/F Affordable Housing, Green Bond, Climate Bond Certified, Series I, 4.05%, 11/01/48

    4,543       5,075,908  

State of New York HFA, Refunding RB, Series C (SONYMA, Fannie Mae), 3.85%, 11/01/39

    2,002       2,254,631  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series 192, 3.80%, 10/01/31

    2,015       2,217,854  
   

 

 

 
      18,469,855  
State — 5.4%  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Fiscal 2015, Series A:

   

5.00%, 10/15/31

    7,380       8,774,746  

4.00%, 10/15/32

    6,000       6,833,700  
 

 

 

30    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (MHN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
State (continued)  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

Bid Group 2, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/32

  $ 2,000     $ 2,598,940  

General Purpose, Series C, 5.00%, 03/15/41

    2,500       2,603,750  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/40(e)

    2,950       3,787,447  

State of New York Urban Development Corp., Refunding RB, State Personal Income Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/45

    1,471       1,766,306  
   

 

 

 
      26,364,889  
Transportation — 6.6%  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB:

   

Consolidated, Series 169th, 5.00%, 10/15/25

    8,005       8,525,478  

Series 194th, 5.25%, 10/15/55

    3,405       4,139,697  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 4.00%, 01/01/53(e)

    6,058       7,133,464  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB, General, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/46

    10,000       12,241,600  
   

 

 

 
      32,040,239  
Utilities — 3.3%  

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

   

Fiscal 2018, 5.00%, 06/15/38(e)

    1,151       1,450,239  

Water & Sewer System, Fiscal 2011, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/32

    7,151       7,538,148  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructuring:

   

Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/35

    3,000       3,715,620  

Series B, 4.00%, 12/15/35

    2,600       3,048,890  
   

 

 

 
      15,752,897  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 23.3%
(Cost — $105,061,001)

 

    113,304,588  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 161.3%
(Cost — $710,188,276)

 

    784,766,238  
   

 

 

 
Security       
Shares
    Value  
Short-Term Securities — 0.1%  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds New York Money Fund Portfolio,
0.95%(f)(g)

    622,813     $ 622,813  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.1%
(Cost — $622,813)

 

    622,813  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 161.4%
(Cost — $710,811,089)

 

    785,389,051  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.8%

 

    3,726,233  

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (12.2)%

 

    (59,153,159

VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering
Costs — (50.0)%

 

    (243,270,425
   

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 486,691,700  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

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

(b) 

Zero-coupon bond.

(c) 

When-issued security.

(d) 

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

(e) 

All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between August 15, 2020 to July 1, 2027, is $9,987,183. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 
(g) 

During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares
Held at
08/31/19
     Net
Activity
     Shares
Held at
02/29/20
     Value at
02/29/20
     Income      Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
 (a)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds New York Money Fund Portfolio

     343,108        279,705        622,813      $ 622,813      $ 8,616      $      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable.

 

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

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount (000)
       Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

                 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     69          06/19/20        $ 9,298        $ (81,294

U.S. Long Treasury Bond

     119          06/19/20          20,260          (269,142

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     97          06/30/20          11,907          (79,886
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (430,322
                 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      31  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (MHN)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

 

           

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $      $      $ 430,322      $      $ 430,322  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (755,175    $      $ (755,175
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (362,152    $      $ (362,152
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

Futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ (a) 

Average notional value of contracts — short

     34,947,734  

 

(a) Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period.

 

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

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

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

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:

 

Long-Term Investments(a)

   $        $ 784,766,238        $        $ 784,766,238  

Short-Term Securities

     622,813                            622,813  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
     622,813          784,766,238               785,389,051  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments(b)

 

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate contracts

   $ (430,322                        $ (430,322
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

 
  (b) 

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

 

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

 

TOB Trust Certificates

   $        $ (58,942,870      $             —        $ (58,942,870

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value

              (243,600,000                 (243,600,000
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $        $ (302,542,870      $        $ (302,542,870
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

32    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust (BQH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  

Municipal Bonds — 127.9%

 

New York — 122.1%

 

Corporate — 6.1%  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Pratt Paper, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/35(a)

  $ 100     $ 110,715  

City of New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/28

    690       744,696  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Goldman Sachs Headquarters, 5.25%, 10/01/35

    475       687,757  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding ARB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/31

    690       722,244  

Niagara Area Development Corp., Refunding RB, Covanta Project, Series A, AMT, 4.75%, 11/01/42(a)

    540       587,925  
   

 

 

 
      2,853,337  
County/City/Special District/School District — 27.3%  

City of New York, GO:

   

Series D, 5.38%, 06/01/32

    15       15,051  

Sub-Series D-1, Fiscal 2014, 5.00%, 08/01/31

    245       278,906  

City of New York Convention Center Development Corp., RB, CAB, Sub Lien, Hotel Unit Fee, Series B (AGM), 0.00%, 11/15/55(b)

    500       202,985  

City of New York Convention Center Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hotel Unit Fee Secured:

   

5.00%, 11/15/40

    1,110       1,343,233  

5.00%, 11/15/45

    670       810,003  

City of New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PILOT:

   

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 03/01/42(b)

    500       279,370  

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 03/01/45(b)

    950       478,439  

(AMBAC), 5.00%, 01/01/39

    325       325,920  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AGC), 6.38%, 01/01/39

    100       100,389  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AMBAC), 5.00%, 01/01/46

    175       175,471  

Yankee Stadium Project (NPFGC), 5.00%, 03/01/46

    175       176,407  

City of New York New York, GO, Sub-Series G-1, 5.00%, 04/01/29

    250       271,452  

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, CAB, PILOT, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC)(b):

   

0.00%, 03/01/41

    4,155       2,399,845  

0.00%, 03/01/43

    2,000       1,090,980  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured, RB:

   

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series A-3, 4.00%, 08/01/43

    265       303,947  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 02/01/39

    255       317,549  

Series A-2, 5.00%, 08/01/38

    110       138,449  

Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/01/35

    200       232,844  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Refunding RB, Series A:

   

5.00%, 02/15/39

    275       338,533  

5.00%, 02/15/42

    125       153,890  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Green Bonds, Climate Bond Certified, Sub-Series B-2, 4.00%, 11/15/34

    200       238,612  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, World Trade Center Project:

   

3 Class 1, 5.00%, 11/15/44(a)

    415       468,153  

3 Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40(a)

    120       136,338  

4, 5.00%, 11/15/31

    750       800,220  

7 Class 1, 4.00%, 09/15/35

    320       338,003  

7 Class 2, 5.00%, 09/15/43

    500       535,855  

7 Class 3, 5.00%, 03/15/44

    520       562,396  

5.75%, 11/15/51

    340       368,227  
   

 

 

 
      12,881,467  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Education — 28.0%  

Amherst Development Corp., Refunding RB:

   

Daemen College Project, 5.00%, 10/01/43

  $ 85     $ 102,078  

Daemen College Project, 5.00%, 10/01/48

    65       77,406  

University at Buffalo Foundation Faculty-Student Housing Corp., Series A (AGM), 4.63%, 10/01/20(c)

    140       143,081  

Build NYC Resource Corp., RB(a):

   

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School Project, Series A, 5.50%, 05/01/48

    150       168,465  

New Dawn Charter School Project, 5.75%, 02/01/49

    145       155,157  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB:

   

City University New York-Queens College Student Residences, LLC Project, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/38

    250       289,822  

Ethical Culture Fieldston School Project, 5.00%, 06/01/32

    450       532,116  

Packer Collegiate Institute Project, 5.00%, 06/01/40

    310       364,052  

City of New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, American Museum of Natural History, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    110       128,337  

City of Troy New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project:

   

Series A, 5.13%, 09/01/40

    610       622,975  

Series B, 4.00%, 08/01/35

    110       125,866  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Land Development Corp., Refunding RB, The Charter School for Applied Technologies Project, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/35

    55       63,213  

County of Cattaraugus New York, RB, St. Bonaventure University Project, 5.00%, 05/01/39

    60       68,414  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., RB, Marist College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/43

    55       70,225  

5.00%, 07/01/48

    80       101,646  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Vassar College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/42

    100       124,785  

4.00%, 07/01/46

    185       213,620  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, University of Rochester Project(c):

   

5.00%, 07/01/21

    500       527,700  

Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21

    500       527,700  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, University of Rochester Project,
Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/23(c)

    120       136,639  

County of Tompkins New York Development Corp., RB, Ithaca College Project (AGM), 5.50%, 01/01/21(c)

    100       103,870  

Geneva Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, 5.25%, 09/01/44

    160       182,194  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 5.75%, 05/01/21(c)

    300       317,136  

New York University, Series 1 (AMBAC) (BHAC), 5.50%, 07/01/31

    245       332,698  

New York University, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/22(c)

    500       547,040  

Teachers College, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/42

    750       818,167  

Touro College & University System, Series A, 5.25%, 01/01/34

    250       285,852  

Touro College & University System, Series A, 5.50%, 01/01/39

    500       572,010  

University of Rochester, Series A, 5.13%, 07/01/39

    30       30,097  

University of Rochester, Series A, 5.75%, 07/01/39

    25       25,093  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Cornell University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/40

    150       152,069  

Fordham University, 5.00%, 07/01/44

    340       394,070  

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/35

    345       411,023  

New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(c)

    445       487,974  
 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      33  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust (BQH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Education (continued)  

New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(c)

  $ 1,750     $ 1,914,640  

Series B, 5.00%, 02/15/37

    370       467,025  

Skidmore College, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/28

    250       264,060  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/23(c)

    350       401,401  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/23(c)

    350       401,401  

Town of Hempstead New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB:

   

Adelphi University Project, 5.00%, 10/01/34

    105       122,481  

Hofstra University Project, 5.00%, 07/01/47

    100       123,857  

Troy Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project, 4.00%, 09/01/40(d)

    160       190,194  

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., RB, Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/54

    100       114,237  
   

 

 

 
      13,201,886  
Health — 13.4%  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Land Development Corp., RB, Catholic Health System Obligation, 5.25%, 07/01/35

    500       593,720  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., RB, Health Quest Systems, Inc., Series B, 4.00%, 07/01/41

    100       112,407  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Health Quest System, Inc., Series A (AGM),
5.75%, 07/01/20(c)

    350       355,656  

County of Genesee New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, United Memorial Medical Center Project, 5.00%, 12/01/27

    110       110,345  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, Rochester General Hospital Project:

   

4.00%, 12/01/41

    100       113,334  

5.00%, 12/01/46

    160       193,088  

Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/37

    370       408,169  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Unity Hospital of Rochester Project (FHA), 5.50%, 08/15/40

    275       286,767  

County of Oneida New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Mohawk Valley Health System Project (AGM), 3.00%, 12/01/44

    325       341,075  

County of Suffolk New York EDC, RB, Catholic Health Services, Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/32

    80       92,361  

County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Lien:

   

Remarketing, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/30

    1,030       1,090,070  

Series B, 6.00%, 11/01/20(c)

    175       181,013  

Series B, 6.00%, 11/01/30

    25       25,754  

County of Westchester New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Kendal On Hudson Project, 5.00%, 01/01/34

    500       546,320  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 5.75%, 07/01/20(c)

    220       223,555  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Catholic Health System Obligation, 4.00%, 07/01/38

    110       127,756  

Catholic Health System Obligation, 4.00%, 07/01/39

    140       162,623  

Mount Sinai Hospital, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/20(c)

    315       319,319  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/21(c)

    1,000       1,048,470  
   

 

 

 
      6,331,802  
Housing — 7.7%  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing, Fund Grant Program, New York City Housing Authority Program, Series B1:

   

5.25%, 07/01/32

    735       828,477  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Housing (continued)  

5.00%, 07/01/33

  $ 250     $ 282,340  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, M/F Housing, 8 Spruce Street, Class F, 4.50%, 02/15/48

    500       537,980  

County of Onondaga New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Abby Lane Housing Corporation Project, 5.00%, 05/01/40

    135       164,319  

State of New York HFA, RB, M/F:

   

Housing, Climate Bond Certified, 3.15%, 11/01/54

    170       178,065  

Housing, Highland Avenue Senior Apartments, Series A, AMT (SONYMA), 5.00%, 02/15/39

    470       471,227  

Affordable Housing, Series E (SONYMA) ( Fannie Mae), 4.15%, 11/01/47

    165       182,681  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing:

   

Series 213, 4.20%, 10/01/43

    405       462,069  

Series 225, 2.55%, 04/01/50(d)

    535       531,710  
   

 

 

 
      3,638,868  
State — 8.3%            

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, RB, Subordinated, Series S1-B, 4.00%, 07/15/42

    500       595,025  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Refunding RB, Series S-3, 4.00%, 07/15/38

    1,240       1,465,283  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, State Sales Tax, Series A:

   

Group B, 5.00%, 03/15/39

    140       175,266  

Group C, 4.00%, 03/15/45

    310       354,442  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, Series D, 4.00%, 02/15/47

    575      
688,769
 

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, Group 3 Series E, 5.00%, 03/15/41 ,

    265      
339,828
 

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, Series C, 5.00%, 03/15/30

    250       281,237  
   

 

 

 
      3,899,850  
Tobacco — 3.7%            

Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 4.75%, 06/01/39

    75       78,798  

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A,
6.25%, 06/01/41(a)

    200       201,584  

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust VI, Refunding RB:

   

Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series C,
4.00%, 06/01/51

    400       404,836  

Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through, Series A-2B, 5.00%, 06/01/51

    340       365,378  

County of Niagara New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 5.25%, 05/15/40

    170       186,568  

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Sub-Series C:

   

4.00%, 06/01/42

    245       262,135  

5.13%, 06/01/51

    200       220,764  
   

 

 

 
      1,720,063  
Transportation — 17.8%            

Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, RB,
5.00%, 01/01/47

    120       145,855  

County of Albany Airport Authority, Refunding RB, AMT, Series B:

   

4.00%, 12/15/34

    235       269,507  

4.00%, 12/15/35

    120       137,225  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series D,
5.25%, 11/15/21(c)

    220       236,515  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/21(c)

    780       838,555  
 

 

 

34    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust (BQH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Transportation (continued)            

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/23(c)

  $ 670     $ 779,478  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/15/30

    500       553,635  

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

    450       504,900  

New York Transportation Development Corp., ARB, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project, Series A, AMT:

   

5.00%, 07/01/46

    145       166,140  

5.25%, 01/01/50

    20       23,152  

(AGM), 4.00%, 07/01/41

    150       164,001  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB:

   

Consolidated Bonds, 220th Series, AMT, 4.00%, 11/01/59

    380       442,043  

Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8, 6.00%, 12/01/42

    500       516,200  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB:

   

179th Series, 5.00%, 12/01/38

    150       172,367  

195th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 04/01/36

    250       306,617  

Consolidated, 206th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 11/15/42

    225       279,304  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, 178th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/32

    270       308,926  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, General:

   

2nd Highway & Bridge Trust, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/32

    1,000       1,087,260  

Series I, 5.00%, 01/01/22(c)

    140       150,567  

Series I, 5.00%, 01/01/22(c)

    440       473,453  

Series J, 5.00%, 01/01/41

    250       286,642  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/40

    140       170,477  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB:

   

General, Series A, 5.25%, 11/15/45

    275       332,194  

Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    50       62,948  
   

 

 

 
      8,407,961  
Utilities — 9.9%  

City of New York Municipal Water & Sewer System, RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2017, Series DD, 5.25%, 06/15/47

    120       150,653  

City of New York Municipal Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2015, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/39

    250       300,002  

Long Island Power Authority, RB:

   

5.00%, 09/01/38

    625       792,975  

General, 5.00%, 09/01/47

    110       135,229  

General, 5.00%, 09/01/36

    80       100,222  

General, Electric Systems, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 05/01/21(c)

    225       235,953  

General, Electric Systems, Series C (AGC), 5.25%, 09/01/29

    500       663,630  

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series B, 5.00%, 09/01/46

    75       90,046  

State of New York Environmental Facilities Corp., RB, Subordinated SRF Bonds, Series B, 5.00%, 06/15/48

    210       268,603  

State of New York Power Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    600       642,528  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructuring, Series TE, 5.00%, 12/15/41

    1,115       1,278,838  
   

 

 

 
      4,658,679  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in New York

 

    57,593,913  
   

 

 

 

Puerto Rico — 5.8%

 

State — 3.8%  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured:

   

Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

    339       381,005  

Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58

    864       990,464  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
State (continued)  

Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40

  $ 108     $ 118,704  

Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    267       301,750  
   

 

 

 
      1,791,923  
Tobacco — 0.5%  

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 5.63%, 05/15/43

    225       231,628  
   

 

 

 
Utilities — 1.5%  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A:

   

5.00%, 07/01/33

    355       378,533  

5.13%, 07/01/37

    100       106,754  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/38

    235       242,198  
   

 

 

 
      727,485  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico

 

    2,751,036  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds — 127.9%
(Cost — $52,757,870)

 

    60,344,949  
   

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(e) — 34.5%

 

New York — 34.5%

 

County/City/Special District/School District — 9.2%  

City of New York, GO:

   

Sub-Series I-1, 5.00%, 03/01/36

    250       289,235  

Sub-Series-D1, Series D, 5.00%, 12/01/43(f)

    1,010       1,295,598  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series D-1, 5.00%, 11/01/38

    825       880,143  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior-Fiscal 2012(f):

   

5.75%, 02/15/21(c)

    433       453,193  

5.75%, 02/15/47

    267       278,791  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 7 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 5.00%, 09/15/40

    1,050       1,135,942  
   

 

 

 
      4,332,902  
Housing — 1.5%  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series A, 4.25%, 11/01/43

    640       721,651  
   

 

 

 
State — 4.4%  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Fiscal 2015, Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/31

    255       303,192  

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, General Purpose, Series A, 4.00%, 03/15/47

    1,497       1,759,940  
   

 

 

 
      2,063,132  
Transportation — 10.5%  

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

    630       677,042  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB:

   

Consolidated, Series 210th, 5.00%, 09/01/48

    960       1,223,242  

Series194th, 5.25%, 10/15/55

    360       437,677  

Series B, 4.00%, 01/01/53(f)

    1,156       1,361,172  

Transportation, Personal Income Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/31

    600       638,280  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB, General, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/46 State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB:

    500       612,080  
   

 

 

 
      4,949,493  
 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      35  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust (BQH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Utilities — 8.9%  

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

   

Fiscal 2011, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/32

  $ 990     $ 1,043,569  

Fiscal 2012, Series BB, 5.00%, 06/15/44

    1,500       1,605,734  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructuring:

   

Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/35

    1,000       1,238,540  

Series B, 4.00%, 12/15/35

    280       328,342  
   

 

 

 
      4,216,185  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 34.5%
(Cost — $14,987,963)

 

    16,283,363  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 162.4%
(Cost — $67,745,833)

 

    76,628,312  
   

 

 

 
     Shares         
Short-Term Securities — 0.5%  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds New York Money Fund Portfolio, 0.95%(g)(h)

    229,800       229,800  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.5%
(Cost — $229,800)

 

    229,800  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 162.9%
(Cost — $67,975,633)

 

    76,858,112  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 2.1%

 

    997,503  

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (18.4)%

 

    (8,659,834

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering
Costs — (46.6)%

 

    (22,007,148
   

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 47,188,633  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

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

(b) 

Zero-coupon bond.

(c) 

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

(d) 

When-issued security.

(e) 

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

(f) 

All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between August 15, 2020 to July 1, 2027 is $1,700,396. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(g) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 
(h) 

During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares
Held at
08/31/19
     Net
Activity
     Shares
Held at
02/29/20
     Value at
02/29/20
     Income      Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
 (a)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds New York Money Fund Portfolio

     64,451        165,349        229,800      $ 229,800      $ 1,648      $      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable.

 

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

sub classifications for reporting ease.

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount(000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

                 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     4          06/19/20        $ 539        $ (6,974

U.S. Long Treasury Bond

     17          06/19/20          2,894          (57,163

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     6          06/30/20          737          (6,860
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (70,997
                 

 

 

 

 

 

36    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust (BQH)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $      $      $ 70,997      $      $ 70,997  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (135,062    $      $ (135,062
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                 

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (63,374    $      $ (63,374
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   
Futures contracts:       

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ (a) 

Average notional value of contracts — short

     3,768,602  

 

  (a) 

Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period.

 

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

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

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

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                 

Investments:

                 

Long-Term Investments(a)

   $        $ 76,628,312        $        $ 76,628,312  

Short-Term Securities

     229,800                            229,800  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 229,800        $ 76,628,312        $        $ 76,858,112  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments (b)

                 

Liabilities:

                 

Interest rate contracts

   $ (70,997      $        $             —        $ (70,997
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

 
  (b) 

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

 

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

                 

TOB Trust Certificates

   $        $ (8,628,425      $        $ (8,628,425

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value

              (22,100,000                 (22,100,000
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $             —        $ (30,728,425      $             —        $ (30,728,425
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      37  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust (BSE)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  

Municipal Bonds — 119.2%

 

New York — 115.4%

 

Corporate — 0.5%  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Goldman Sachs Headquarters, 5.25%, 10/01/35

  $ 355     $ 514,008  
   

 

 

 
County/City/Special District/School District — 23.9%  

City of New York, GO, Refunding, Series E, 5.00%, 08/01/30

    1,000       1,119,080  

City of New York, GO:

   

Series A-1, 5.00%, 08/01/21(a)

    200       211,774  

Sub-Series D-1, Fiscal 2014, 5.00%, 08/01/31

    440       500,892  

Sub-Series F-1, 5.00%, 04/01/43

    930       1,179,649  

City of New York Convention Center Development Corp., RB, CAB(b):

   

Senior Lien, Hotel Unit Fee Secured, Series A, 0.00%, 11/15/47

    3,000       1,521,450  

Sub Lien, Hotel Unit Fee, Series B (AGM),
0.00%, 11/15/55

    1,000       405,970  

City of New York Convention Center Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hotel Unit Fee Secured:

   

5.00%, 11/15/40

    1,335       1,615,510  

5.00%, 11/15/45

    1,250       1,511,200  

City of New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PILOT:

   

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 03/01/39(b)

    1,000       616,560  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AGC), 6.38%, 01/01/39

    150       150,584  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured, RB:

   

Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bond, Series C-3, 5.00%, 05/01/41

    775       985,870  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series A-3, 4.00%, 08/01/43

    570       653,773  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 02/01/39

    555       691,136  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 02/01/43

    845       1,040,161  

Series A-2, 5.00%, 08/01/38

    930       1,170,526  

Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/01/35

    425       494,793  

County of Nassau New York, GO, General Improvement Bonds, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/45

    500       625,900  

County of Nassau New York, GO, Refunding, Series C:

   

5.00%, 10/01/29

    500       640,820  

5.00%, 10/01/31

    475       605,259  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior, Fiscal 2012:

   

5.75%, 02/15/21(a)

    615       643,880  

5.75%, 02/15/47

    385       401,890  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Refunding RB, Series A:

   

5.00%, 02/15/39

    595       732,463  

5.00%, 02/15/42

    465       572,471  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Dedicated Tax Fund, Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/15/31

    750       864,712  

Green Bond, Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/15/51

    480       588,360  

Green Bonds, Climate Bond Certified, Sub-Series B-2, 4.00%, 11/15/34

    500       596,530  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, World Trade Center Project:

   

4, 5.00%, 11/15/31

    1,000       1,066,960  

4, 5.00%, 11/15/44

    1,250       1,328,450  

7 Class 1, 4.00%, 09/15/35

    1,100       1,161,886  

5.75%, 11/15/51

    545       590,246  
   

 

 

 
      24,288,755  
Education — 31.2%  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB:

   

City University New York-Queens College Student Residences, LLC Project, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/38

    250       289,823  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Education (continued)  

Ethical Culture Fieldston School Project, 5.00%, 06/01/33

  $ 300     $ 353,886  

Ethical Culture Fieldston School Project, 5.00%, 06/01/35

    350       411,299  

Manhattan College Project, 5.00%, 08/01/47

    135       165,808  

Packer Collegiate Institute Project, 5.00%, 06/01/40

    690       810,308  

The Chapin School Ltd. Project, 5.00%, 11/01/47

    515       845,810  

City of Albany New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Series A:

   

5.00%, 12/01/33

    175       202,545  

4.00%, 12/01/34

    130       143,114  

City of New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Series A:

   

American Museum of Natural History, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    440       513,348  

5.00%, 07/01/41

    500       580,905  

Wildlife Conservation Society, 5.00%, 08/01/42

    410       459,130  

City of Troy New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project:

   

Series A, 5.13%, 09/01/40

    1,645       1,679,989  

Series B, 4.00%, 08/01/35

    230       263,175  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, City School District of Buffalo Project, Series A, 5.25%, 05/01/31

    200       210,302  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, City School District of Buffalo Project, 5.00%, 05/01/28

    565       695,278  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., RB, Marist College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/43

    115       146,834  

5.00%, 07/01/48

    175       222,350  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Vassar College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/42

    195       243,331  

4.00%, 07/01/46

    375       433,013  

County of Madison New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Colgate University Project, Series A, 4.50%, 07/01/23(a)

    1,500       1,683,405  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, University of Rochester Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21(a)

    500       527,700  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, University of Rochester Project, Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/23(a)

    400       455,464  

County of Orange New York Funding Corp., Refunding RB, Mount St. Mary College Project, Series A:

   

5.00%, 07/01/37

    180       193,046  

5.00%, 07/01/42

    115       122,935  

County of Schenectady New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Union College, 5.00%, 07/01/32

    500       548,150  

County of Tompkins New York Development Corp., RB, Ithaca College Project (AGM), 5.50%, 01/01/21(a)

    250       259,675  

County of Tompkins New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Civic Facility Cornell University Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    1,000       1,014,010  

Dobbs Ferry Local Development Corp., RB, Mercy College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/39

    1,000       1,154,120  

5.00%, 07/01/44

    500       575,515  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 5.75%, 05/01/21(a)

    300       317,136  

Fordham University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21(a)

    500       527,870  

New School (AGM), 5.50%, 07/01/20(a)

    350       355,394  

New York University, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/22(a)

    500       548,285  

Rochester Institute of Technology, 5.00%, 07/01/40

    550       557,535  
 

 

 

38    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust (BSE)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Education (continued)  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/20(a)

  $ 600     $ 608,226  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21(a)

    1,000       1,055,400  

State University Of New York Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/43

    415       525,585  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Barnard College, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/43

    2,960       3,537,526  

Cornell University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/40

    250       253,448  

Fordham University, 5.00%, 07/01/44

    640       741,779  

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/35

    1,380       1,644,091  

New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(a)

    745       816,945  

Pratt Institute, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/44

    500       578,285  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(a)

    450       493,582  

5.25%, 07/01/23(a)

    2,100       2,408,406  

State University of New York Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/38

    255       320,415  

Town of Hempstead New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB:

   

Adelphi University Project, 5.00%, 10/01/34

    310       361,612  

5.00%, 10/01/35

    310       361,029  

Hofstra University Project, 5.00%, 07/01/47

    100       123,857  

Troy Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project, 4.00%, 09/01/40(c)

    335       398,218  
   

 

 

 
      31,738,892  
Health — 11.2%  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Land Development Corp., RB, Catholic Health System Obligation, 5.25%, 07/01/35

    500       593,720  

County of Dutchess New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Vassar Brothers Medical Center (AGC),
5.50%, 10/01/20(a)

    500       513,520  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., RB, Health Quest Systems, Inc., Series B, 4.00%, 07/01/41

    550       618,238  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, Rochester General Hospital Project:

   

4.00%, 12/01/41

    200       226,668  

5.00%, 12/01/46

    320       386,176  

Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/37

    850       937,686  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Unity Hospital of Rochester Project (FHA), 5.50%, 08/15/40

    725       756,023  

County of Suffolk New York EDC, RB, Catholic Health Services, Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/32

    150       173,177  

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

    895       947,196  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/20(a)

    250       254,243  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series D, 4.25%, 05/01/39

    500       531,935  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Catholic Health System Obligation,

   

4.00%, 07/01/38

    230       267,127  

4.00%, 07/01/39

    300       348,477  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A,

   

5.00%, 05/01/21(a)

    1,500       1,572,697  

5.25%, 05/01/21(a)

    1,840       1,934,484  

5.00%, 05/01/43

    1,140       1,337,311  
   

 

 

 
      11,398,678  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Housing — 7.1%  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing:

   

Fund Grant Program, New York City Housing Authority Program, Series B1, 5.25%, 07/01/32

  $ 915     $ 1,031,370  

Fund Grant Program, New York City Housing Authority Program, Series B1, 5.00%, 07/01/33

    400       451,744  

Series B1, 5.25%, 07/01/30

    750       848,812  

Sustainable Development Bonds, Series A,
2.80%, 02/01/50

    165       168,762  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, M/F Housing:

   

8 Spruce Street, Class F, 4.50%, 02/15/48

    500       537,980  

Sustainable Neighborhood, Series B-1-A,
3.65%, 11/01/49

    565       608,414  

County of Onondaga New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Abby Lane Housing Corporation Project, 5.00%, 05/01/40

    445       541,645  

State of New York HFA, RB, M/F:

   

Affordable Housing, Series B (Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac), 4.00%, 11/01/42

    110       121,584  

Affordable Housing, Series E (SONYMA) ( Fannie Mae), 4.15%, 11/01/47

    330       365,363  

Housing Housing, Climate Bond Certified, 3.15%, 11/01/54

    370       387,553  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing:

   

Series 213, 4.20%, 10/01/43

    880       1,004,001  

Series 225, 2.55%, 04/01/50(c)

    1,135       1,128,020  
   

 

 

 
      7,195,248  
State — 11.0%  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Refunding RB, Series S-3, 4.00%, 07/15/38

    1,160       1,370,749  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

Bid Group 2, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/38

    560       702,022  

Bid Group 3, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/39

    760       967,974  

5.00%, 03/15/43

    265       336,036  

General Purpose, Series B, 5.00%, 03/15/37

    1,000       1,082,230  

Group B, State Sales Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/39

    90       112,671  

Group C, State Sales Tax, Series A, 4.00%, 03/15/45

    670       766,051  

Series A, 5.00%, 02/15/42

    500       614,075  

Unrefunded, Series B, 5.00%, 03/15/42

    1,400       1,512,042  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Group 3, Series E, 5.00%, 03/15/41

    570       730,951  

Series A, 5.25%, 03/15/39

    1,000       1,306,000  

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, Series C:

   

5.00%, 03/15/30

    500       562,475  

5.00%, 03/15/32

    1,000       1,124,110  
   

 

 

 
      11,187,386  
Tobacco — 2.7%  

Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, 5.00%, 06/01/48

    500       521,150  

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust VI, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through, Series A-2B:

   

5.00%, 06/01/45

    300       325,080  

5.00%, 06/01/51

    270       290,153  

County of Niagara New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 5.25%, 05/15/40

    290       318,263  

TSASC, Inc., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/41

    910       1,052,470  

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Sub-Series C,
4.00%, 06/01/42

    280       299,583  
   

 

 

 
      2,806,699  
 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      39  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust (BSE)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Transportation — 14.3%  

Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, RB,
5.00%, 01/01/47

  $ 265     $ 322,097  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB:

   

Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/21(a)

    575       615,744  

Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/23(a)

    270       314,118  

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/21(a)

    440       473,031  

Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    650       739,479  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Series C-1, 5.00%, 11/15/36

    1,020       1,253,947  

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/21(a)

    1,560       1,677,109  

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/23(a)

    750       872,550  

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

    1,345       1,509,090  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, 179th Series, 5.00%, 12/01/38

    245       281,532  

State of New York Thruway Authority, RB, Junior Lien, Series A:

   

5.00%, 01/01/41

    365       440,194  

5.25%, 01/01/56

    210       252,613  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB:

   

2nd General Highway & Bridge Trust, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/32

    250       271,815  

General, Series I, 5.00%, 01/01/22(a)

    1,750       1,882,819  

General, Series K, 5.00%, 01/01/32

    750       894,405  

Series L, 5.00%, 01/01/33

    90       115,699  

Series L, 5.00%, 01/01/34

    140       179,638  

Series L, 5.00%, 01/01/35

    170       217,427  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/40

    280       340,953  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB:

   

General, CAB, Series B, 0.00%, 11/15/32(b)

    635       508,267  

General, Series A, 5.25%, 11/15/45

    370       446,952  

Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/29

    810       918,216  
   

 

 

 
      14,527,695  
Utilities — 13.5%  

Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/33

    1,000       1,074,130  

City of New York Municipal Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2015, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/39

    1,000       1,200,010  

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

   

Series EE, 5.00%, 06/15/40

    700       886,221  

Subordinate, Series FF-2, 4.00%, 06/15/41

    905       1,083,647  

Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2018, Series FF, 5.00%, 06/15/38

    1,000       1,283,940  

County of Western Nassau New York Water Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/40

    250       295,865  

Long Island Power Authority, RB:

   

5.00%, 09/01/38

    625       792,975  

General, 5.00%, 09/01/47

    950       1,167,882  

General, Electric Systems, 5.00%, 09/01/42

    290       357,962  

General, Electric Systems, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 05/01/21(a)

    500       524,340  

General, Electric Systems, Series C (AGC), 5.25%, 09/01/29

    1,000       1,327,260  

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series B, 5.00%, 09/01/46

    140       168,085  

State of New York Environmental Facilities Corp., RB, Series B:

   

Revolving Funds, Green Bonds, 5.00%, 09/15/40

    635       760,228  

Subordinated SRF Bonds, 5.00%, 06/15/48

    460       588,368  

State of New York Power Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    1,000       1,070,880  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Utilities (continued)  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructuring, Series TE, 5.00%, 12/15/41

  $ 1,000     $ 1,146,940  
   

 

 

 
      13,728,733  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in New York

 

    117,386,094  
   

 

 

 

Puerto Rico — 3.8%

 

State — 3.8%  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured:

   

CAB, Series A-1, 0.00%, 07/01/46(b)

    576       171,884  

Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

    512       575,442  

Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58

    668       765,775  

Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40

    1,760       1,934,433  

Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    160       180,824  

Series B-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

    130       146,379  

Series B-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    126       141,764  
   

 

 

 
      3,916,501  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds — 119.2%
(Cost — $109,340,039)

 

    121,302,595  
 

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond
Trusts(d) — 43.7%

 

County/City/Special District/School District — 10.0%  

City of New York, GO, Refunding, Fiscal 2015, Series B, 4.00%, 08/01/32

    1,790       2,000,826  

City of New York, GO:

   

Sub-Series G-1, 5.00%, 04/01/29

    1,000       1,085,810  

Sub-Series I-1, 5.00%, 03/01/36

    250       289,235  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series D-1, 5.00%, 11/01/38

    2,475       2,640,429  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior-Fiscal 2012(e):

   

5.75%, 02/15/21(a)

    1,114       1,165,354  

5.75%, 02/15/47

    686       716,890  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 7 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 5.00%, 09/15/40

    2,085       2,255,657  
   

 

 

 
      10,154,201  
Education — 2.1%  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, State University Dormitory Facilities, New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/21(a)

    1,999       2,109,893  
   

 

 

 
Housing — 1.5%  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series A, 4.25%, 11/01/43

    1,400       1,578,612  
   

 

 

 
State — 6.0%  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Fiscal 2015, Series A:

   

5.00%, 10/15/31

    990       1,177,100  

4.00%, 10/15/32

    1,500       1,708,425  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

Bid Group 2, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/32

    1,000       1,299,470  

General Purpose, Series C, 5.00%, 03/15/41

    750       781,125  

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, General Purpose, Series A,
4.00%, 03/15/47

    1,003       1,179,160  
   

 

 

 
      6,145,280  
 

 

 

40    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust (BSE)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Transportation — 13.9%  

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

  $ 3,495     $ 3,755,972  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB:

   

Consolidated, Series 210th, 5.00%, 09/01/48

    1,900       2,420,999  

Series194th, 5.25%, 10/15/55

    735       893,591  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Series B, 4.00%, 01/01/53(e)

    2,477       2,916,796  

Transportation, Personal Income Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/31

    800       851,040  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB:

   

General, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/46

    1,000       1,224,160  

MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Series C-2, 5.00%, 11/15/42

    1,665       2,103,628  
   

 

 

 
      14,166,186  
Utilities — 10.2%  

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

   

Fiscal 2011, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/32

    2,249       2,370,487  

Fiscal 2012, Series BB, 5.00%, 06/15/44

    2,011       2,151,683  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB:

   

5.00%, 12/15/41

    3,719       4,265,330  

Restructuring, Series A, 5.00%, 12/15/35

    1,000       1,238,540  

Restructuring, Series B, 4.00%, 12/15/35

    280       328,342  
   

 

 

 
      10,354,382  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond
Trusts — 43.7%
(Cost — $41,220,098)

 

    44,508,554  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 162.9%
(Cost — $150,560,137)

 

    165,811,149  
   

 

 

 
Security       
Shares
    Value  
Short-Term Securities — 0.3%  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds New York Money Fund Portfolio,
0.95%(f)( g)

    251,858     $ 251,858  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.3%
(Cost — $251,858)

 

    251,858  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 163.2%
(Cost — $150,811,995)

 

    166,063,007  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%

 

    (139,912

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (23.4)%

 

    (23,779,870

VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering
Costs — (39.7)%

 

    (40,399,506
   

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 101,743,719  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

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

(b) 

Zero-coupon bond.

(c) 

When-issued security.

(d) 

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

(e) 

All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between August 15, 2020 to July 1, 2027 is $2,654,103. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 
(g) 

During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares
Held at
08/31/19
     Net
Activity
     Shares
Held at
02/29/20
     Value at
02/29/20
     Income      Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
 (a)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds New York Money Fund Portfolio

            251,858        251,858      $ 251,858      $ 424      $      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable.

 

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

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

                 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     15          06/19/20        $ 2,021        $ (25,442

U.S. Long Treasury Bond

     26          06/19/20          4,427          (87,426

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     21          06/30/20          2,578          (24,161
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (137,029
                 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      41  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust (BSE)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

 

              

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $      $      $ 137,029      $      $ 137,029  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (245,661    $      $ (245,661
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                 

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (123,505    $      $ (123,505
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ (a) 

Average notional value of contracts — short

     8,391,930  

 

  (a) 

Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period.

 

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

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

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

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:

 

Long-Term Investments(a)

   $        $ 165,811,149        $             —        $ 165,811,149  

Short-Term Securities

     251,858                            251,858  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 251,858        $ 165,811,149        $        $ 166,063,007  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments(b)

 

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate contracts

   $ (137,029      $        $        $ (137,029
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

 
  (b) 

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

 

 

 

42    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust (BSE)

 

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

 

TOB Trust Certificates

   $             —        $ (23,702,391      $             —        $ (23,702,391

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value

              (40,500,000                 (40,500,000
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $        $ (64,202,391      $        $ (64,202,391
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      43  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II (BFY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  

Municipal Bonds — 144.0%

 

New York — 138.0%

 

Corporate — 6.2%  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Pratt Paper, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/35(a)

  $ 140     $ 155,001  

City of New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC, Series A, AMT:

   

5.00%, 07/01/22

    350       379,197  

5.00%, 07/01/28

    330       356,159  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Goldman Sachs Headquarters, 5.25%, 10/01/35

    1,475       2,135,667  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding ARB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT, 5.00%, 08/01/31

    920       962,992  

Niagara Area Development Corp., Refunding RB, Covanta Project, Series A, AMT, 4.75%, 11/01/42(a)

    940       1,023,425  
   

 

 

 
      5,012,441  
County/City/Special District/School District — 33.9%  

City of New York, GO, Refunding, Series E:

   

5.50%, 08/01/25

    365       422,367  

5.00%, 08/01/30

    500       559,540  

City of New York, GO, Sub-Series D-1, Fiscal 2014, 5.00%, 08/01/31

    690       785,489  

City of New York Convention Center Development Corp., RB, CAB, Sub Lien, Hotel Unit Fee, Series B (AGM), 0.00%, 11/15/55(b)

    1,000       405,970  

City of New York Convention Center Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hotel Unit Fee Secured:

   

5.00%, 11/15/40

    1,445       1,748,624  

5.00%, 11/15/45

    2,340       2,828,967  

City of New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PILOT:

   

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

    500       501,415  

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 03/01/42(b)

    1,750       977,795  

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 03/01/45(b)

    500       251,810  

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 03/01/35(b)

    500       351,175  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AGC), 6.38%, 01/01/39

    100       100,389  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AMBAC), 5.00%, 01/01/46

    400       401,076  

Yankee Stadium Project (NPFGC), 4.75%, 03/01/46

    400       400,996  

Yankee Stadium Project (NPFGC), 5.00%, 03/01/46

    500       504,020  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured, RB:

   

Fiscal 2012, Sub-Series D-1, 5.00%, 11/01/38

    825       880,143  

Fiscal 2014, Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/01/36

    340       395,549  

Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bond, Series C-3, 5.00%, 05/01/41

    1,315       1,672,798  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series A-3, 4.00%, 08/01/43

    465       533,341  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 02/01/39

    460       572,833  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 02/01/43

    1,030       1,267,889  

Series A-2, 5.00%, 08/01/38

    195       245,433  

City of Syracuse New York, GO, Airport Terminal Security & Access, Series A, AMT (AGM), 4.75%, 11/01/31

    500       523,295  

County of Nassau New York, GO, General Improvement Bonds, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/45

    500       625,900  

Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, GO, Refunding, (AGM), 5.00%, 10/15/36

    120       137,054  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior, Fiscal 2012:

   

5.75%, 02/15/21(c)

    960       1,005,082  

5.75%, 02/15/47

    590       615,883  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
County/City/Special District/School District (continued)  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Refunding RB, Series A:

   

5.00%, 02/15/39

  $ 475     $ 584,739  

5.00%, 02/15/42

    565       695,583  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Dedicated Tax Fund, Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/15/31

    750       864,713  

Green Bonds, Climate Bond Certified, Sub-Series B-2, 4.00%, 11/15/34

    500       596,530  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB:

   

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

    735       829,139  

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

    200       227,230  

4 World Trade Center Project, 5.00%, 11/15/31

    1,000       1,066,960  

4 World Trade Center Project, 5.00%, 11/15/44

    1,250       1,328,450  

7 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.00%, 09/15/43

    1,000       1,071,710  

7 World Trade Center Project, Class 3, 5.00%, 03/15/44

    690       746,256  

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

    670       725,623  
   

 

 

 
      27,451,766  
Education — 20.8%  

Amherst Development Corp., Refunding RB:

   

Daemen College Project, 5.00%, 10/01/43

    155       186,143  

Daemen College Project, 5.00%, 10/01/48

    120       142,903  

University at Buffalo Foundation Faculty-Student Housing Corp., Series A (AGM), 4.63%, 10/01/20(c)

    275       281,053  

Build NYC Resource Corp., RB(a):

   

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School Project, Series A, 5.50%, 05/01/48

    270       303,237  

New Dawn Charter School Project, 5.75%, 02/01/49

    255       272,863  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB, City University New York-Queens College Student Residences, LLC Project, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/38

    250       289,822  

City of New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, American Museum of Natural History, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/37

    440       513,348  

City of Troy New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project:

   

Series A, 5.13%, 09/01/40

    1,000       1,021,270  

Series B, 4.00%, 08/01/35

    190       217,406  

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Land Development Corp., Refunding RB, Series A:

   

Buffalo State College Foundation Housing Corp. Project, 5.38%, 04/01/21(c)

    280       293,726  

The Charter School for Applied Technologies Project, 5.00%, 06/01/35

    100       114,933  

County of Cattaraugus New York, RB, St. Bonaventure University Project, 5.00%, 05/01/39

    125       142,529  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., RB, Marist College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/43

    95       121,298  

5.00%, 07/01/48

    145       184,233  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Vassar College Project:

   

5.00%, 07/01/42

    165       205,895  

4.00%, 07/01/46

    310       357,957  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, University of Rochester Project, Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/21(c)

    1,000       1,055,400  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, University of Rochester Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/23(c)

    240       273,278  

County of Nassau New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, New York Institute of Technology Project, Series A, 4.75%, 03/01/20(c)

    350       350,000  
 

 

 

44    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II (BFY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Education (continued)  

County of St. Lawrence New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Clarkson University Project:

   

6.00%, 09/01/34

  $ 150     $ 159,862  

5.38%, 09/01/41

    650       684,417  

County of Tompkins New York Development Corp., RB, Ithaca College Project (AGM), 5.50%, 01/01/21(c)

    450       467,415  

Geneva Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, 5.25%, 09/01/44

    400       455,484  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 5.75%, 05/01/21(c)

    500       528,560  

Fordham University, Series A, 5.50%, 07/01/21(c)

    150       159,351  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/21c)

    670       707,118  

Touro College & University System, Series A, 5.25%, 01/01/34

    1,200       1,372,092  

University of Rochester, Series A, 5.13%, 07/01/39

    35       35,113  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Fordham University, 5.00%, 07/01/44

    640       741,779  

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/35

    685       816,088  

New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22(c)

    600       657,942  

Skidmore College, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/29

    200       211,882  

Skidmore College, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/31

    300       317,736  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A,
5.25%, 07/01/23(c)

    1,920       2,201,971  

Town of Hempstead New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB:

   

Adelphi University Project, 5.00%, 10/01/35

    210       244,568  

Hofstra University Project, 4.00%, 07/01/37

    220       258,804  

Hofstra University Project, 5.00%, 07/01/47

    100       123,857  

Troy Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project, 4.00%, 09/01/40(d)

    270       320,952  

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., RB, Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/54

    100       114,237  
   

 

 

 
      16,906,522  
Health — 12.5%  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Health Quest System, Inc., Series A, 5.75%, 07/01/20(c)

    300       304,848  

County of Genesee New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, United Memorial Medical Center Project, 5.00%, 12/01/27

    170       170,534  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, Rochester General Hospital Project:

   

4.00%, 12/01/41

    200       226,668  

5.00%, 12/01/46

    320       386,176  

Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/32

    180       199,201  

Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/37

    250       275,790  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Unity Hospital of Rochester Project (FHA), 5.50%, 08/15/40

    1,425       1,485,976  

County of Oneida New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Mohawk Valley Health System Project (AGM):

   

3.00%, 12/01/44

    565       592,945  

4.00%, 12/01/49

    300       349,638  

County of Suffolk New York EDC, RB, Catholic Health Services, Series C, 5.00%, 07/01/32

    150       173,176  

County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Lien:

   

Remarketing, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/30

    895       947,196  

Series B, 6.00%, 11/01/20(c)

    130       134,467  

Series B, 6.00%, 11/01/30

    20       20,603  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Health (continued)  

County of Westchester New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Kendal On Hudson Project, 5.00%, 01/01/34

  $ 500     $ 546,320  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 5.75%, 07/01/20(c)

    425       431,868  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Catholic Health System Obligation, 4.00%, 07/01/38

    190       220,670  

Catholic Health System Obligation, 4.00%, 07/01/39

    250       290,397  

Mount Sinai Hospital, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/20(c)

    500       506,855  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/21(c)

    1,750       1,834,815  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/43

    860       1,008,849  
   

 

 

 
      10,106,992  
Housing — 8.7%  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing:

   

Fund Grant Program, New York City Housing Authority Program, Series B1, 5.25%, 07/01/32

    915       1,031,370  

Fund Grant Program, New York City Housing Authority Program, Series B1, 5.00%, 07/01/33

    400       451,744  

Sustainable Development Bonds, Series A, 2.80%, 02/01/50

    1,000       1,022,800  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, M/F Housing, 8 Spruce Street, Class F, 4.50%, 02/15/48

    500       537,980  

County of Onondaga New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Abby Lane Housing Corporation Project, 5.00%, 05/01/40

    265       322,553  

State of New York HFA, RB, M/F:

   

Affordable Housing, Series E (SONYMA) ( Fannie Mae), 4.15%, 11/01/47

    660       730,725  

Housing, Climate Bond Certified, 3.15%, 11/01/54

    300       314,232  

Housing, Highland Avenue Senior Apartments, Series A, AMT (SONYMA), 5.00%, 02/15/39

    910       912,375  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB, S/F Housing:

   

Series 213, 4.20%, 10/01/43

    715       815,751  

Series 225, 2.55%, 04/01/50(d)

    925       919,311  
   

 

 

 
      7,058,841  
State — 13.4%  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, RB, Subordinated, Series S1-B,
4.00%, 07/15/42

    500       595,025  

City of New York Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Refunding RB, Series S-3, 4.00%, 07/15/38

    2,195       2,593,788  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

   

General Purpose, Series B, 5.00%, 03/15/37

    1,070       1,157,986  

General Purpose, Series C, 5.00%, 03/15/34

    1,000       1,042,870  

Group B, State Sales Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/39

    250       312,975  

Group C, State Sales Tax, Series A, 4.00%, 03/15/45

    555       634,565  

Series A, 5.00%, 03/15/36

    545       678,416  

Series A, 5.00%, 02/15/42

    250       307,037  

Unrefunded, Series B, 5.00%, 03/15/42

    1,000       1,080,030  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Group 3, Series E, 5.00%, 03/15/41

    470       602,714  

Series A, 5.25%, 03/15/39

    1,015       1,325,590  

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, Series C, 5.00%, 03/15/30

    500       562,475  
   

 

 

 
      10,893,471  
Tobacco — 3.7%  

Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 4.75%, 06/01/39

    250       262,660  
 

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      45  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II (BFY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Tobacco (continued)  

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A,
6.25%, 06/01/41(a)

  $ 400     $ 403,168  

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust VI, Refunding RB:

   

Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series C, 4.00%, 06/01/51

    750       759,067  

Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through, Series A-2B, 5.00%, 06/01/51

    600       644,784  

County of Niagara New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 5.25%, 05/15/40

    230       252,416  

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Sub-Series C:

   

4.00%, 06/01/42

    285       304,933  

5.13%, 06/01/51

    355       391,856  
   

 

 

 
      3,018,884  
Transportation — 24.3%  

Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, RB, 5.00%, 01/01/47

    215       261,324  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB:

   

Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/23(c)

    270       314,118  

Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    1,000       1,137,660  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Green Bonds, Group 2, Series C (AGM), 4.00%, 11/15/46

    1,300       1,533,051  

Green Bonds, Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/56

    250       302,947  

Series C-1, 5.00%, 11/15/36

    840       1,032,662  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/15/30

    1,500       1,660,905  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/15/35

    500       600,825  

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

    1,120       1,256,640  

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

    500       537,350  

New York Transportation Development Corp., ARB, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project, Series A, AMT:

   

5.00%, 07/01/46

    2,480       2,841,559  

5.25%, 01/01/50

    165       191,007  

(AGM), 4.00%, 07/01/41

    300       328,002  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB:

   

Consolidated Bonds, 220th Series, AMT, 4.00%, 11/01/59

    665       773,575  

Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8, 6.00%, 12/01/42

    1,000       1,032,400  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated, AMT:

   

177th Series, 4.00%, 01/15/43

    480       515,213  

178th Series, 5.00%, 12/01/43

    430       487,792  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, General:

   

Series I, 5.00%, 01/01/22(c)

    1,530       1,646,326  

Series I, 5.00%, 01/01/22(c)

    1,030       1,107,744  

Series J, 5.00%, 01/01/41

    500       573,285  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/40

    240       292,246  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB:

   

General, Series A, 5.25%, 11/15/45

    370       446,953  

General, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/50

    500       595,050  

Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/38

    210       264,380  
   

 

 

 
      19,733,014  
Utilities — 14.5%  

City of New York Municipal Water & Sewer System, RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2017, Series DD, 5.25%, 06/15/47

    245       307,583  
Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Utilities (continued)  

City of New York Municipal Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2015, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/39

  $ 1,500     $ 1,800,015  

Long Island Power Authority, RB:

   

CAB, Electric Systems, Series A (AGM), 0.00%, 06/01/28(b)

    3,515       3,067,224  

General, 5.00%, 09/01/47

    200       245,870  

General, Electric Systems, Series C (AGC),
5.25%, 09/01/29

    1,000       1,327,260  

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series B, 5.00%, 09/01/46

    125       150,076  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, Series D, 4.00%, 02/15/47

    775       928,341  

State of New York Environmental Facilities Corp., RB, Subordinated SRF Bonds, Series B, 5.00%, 06/15/48

    370       473,252  

State of New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, Revolving Funds, New York City Municipal Water, Series B, 5.00%, 06/15/36

    350       368,939  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructuring, Series TE, 5.00%, 12/15/41

    2,690       3,085,269  
   

 

 

 
      11,753,829  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in New York

 

    111,935,760  

Puerto Rico — 6.0%

 

State — 3.9%  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured:

   

Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

    590       663,107  

Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58

    1,510       1,731,019  

Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40

    188       206,633  

Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    502       567,335  
   

 

 

 
      3,168,094  
Tobacco — 0.5%  

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 5.63%, 05/15/43

    400       411,784  
   

 

 

 
Utilities — 1.6%  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A:

   

5.00%, 07/01/33

    615       655,768  

5.13%, 07/01/37

    175       186,820  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/38

    410       422,558  
   

 

 

 
      1,265,146  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico

 

    4,845,024  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds — 144.0%
(Cost — $104,827,319)

 

    116,780,784  
   

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(e) — 22.2%

 

New York — 22.2%

 

County/City/Special District/School District — 2.5%  

City of New York, GO:

   

Sub-Series-D1, Series D, 5.00%, 12/01/43(f)

    1,150       1,475,186  

Sub-Series I-1, 5.00%, 03/01/36

    500       578,470  
   

 

 

 
      2,053,656  
Education — 0.7%  

City of New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Wildlife Conservation Society, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/33

    510       574,854  
   

 

 

 
 

 

 

46    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II (BFY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Par
(000)
    Value  
Housing — 1.6%  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series A, 4.25%, 11/01/43

  $ 1,130     $ 1,274,165  
   

 

 

 
State — 3.6%  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Fiscal 2015, Series A:

   

5.00%, 10/15/31

    255       303,192  

4.00%, 10/15/32

    350       398,633  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, General Purpose, Series C, 5.00%, 03/15/41

    1,000       1,041,500  

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, General Purpose, Series A, 4.00%, 03/15/47

    1,003       1,179,159  
   

 

 

 
      2,922,484  
Transportation — 10.2%  

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

    1,995       2,143,967  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB:

   

Consolidated, Series 169th, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/26

    1,000       1,064,940  

Consolidated, Series 210th, 5.00%, 09/01/48

    960       1,223,242  

Series194th, 5.25%, 10/15/55

    735       893,591  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 4.00%, 01/01/53(f)

    2,012       2,368,792  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB, General, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/46

    500       612,080  
   

 

 

 
      8,306,612  
Utilities — 3.6%  

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

   

Fiscal 2011, Series HH, 5.00%, 06/15/32

    1,500       1,581,165  

Fiscal 2012, Series BB, 5.00%, 06/15/44

    1,005       1,075,842  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructuring, Series B, 4.00%, 12/15/35

    190       222,803  
   

 

 

 
      2,879,810  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 22.2%
(Cost — $16,576,325)

 

    18,011,581  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 166.2%
(Cost — $121,403,644)

 

    134,792,365  
   

 

 

 

Security

  Shares     Value  

Short-Term Securities — 0.3%

 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds New York Money Fund Portfolio, 0.95%(g)(h)

    203,656     $ 203,656  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.3%
(Cost — $203,656)

 

    203,656  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 166.5%
(Cost — $121,607,300)

 

    134,996,021  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.3)%

 

    (161,080

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (11.6)%

 

    (9,431,983

VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering Costs — (54.6)%

 

    (44,305,229
   

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 81,097,729  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

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

(b) 

Zero-coupon bond.

(c) 

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

(d) 

When-issued security.

(e) 

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

(f) 

All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between December 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027, is $1,980,902. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(g) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 
(h) 

During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares
Held at
08/31/19
     Net
Activity
     Shares
Held at
02/29/20
     Value at
02/29/20
     Income      Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
 (a)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds New York Money Fund Portfolio

     273,796        (70,140      203,656      $ 203,656      $ 2,570      $      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable.

 

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

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      47  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II (BFY)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

                 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12          06/19/20        $ 1,617        $ (20,485

U.S. Long Treasury Bond

     24          06/19/20          4,086          (80,701

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     13          06/30/20          1,596          (14,947
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (116,133
                 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $      $      $     116,133      $      $     116,133  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

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

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (212,399    $      $ (212,399)
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (104,954    $      $ (104,954)
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ (a) 

Average notional value of contracts — short

     6,704,352  

 

  (a) 

Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period.

 

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

 

 

48    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II (BFY)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

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

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:

 

Long-Term Investments(a)

   $        $ 134,792,365        $        $ 134,792,365  

Short-Term Securities

     203,656                            203,656  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 203,656        $ 134,792,365        $        $ 134,996,021  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments(b)

 

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate contracts

   $ (116,133      $        $        $ (116,133
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

 
  (b) 

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

 

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

 

TOB Trust Certificates

   $        $ (9,400,357      $        $ (9,400,357

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value

              (44,400,000                 (44,400,000
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $        $ (53,800,357      $        $ (53,800,357
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      49  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (BHV)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security

 

Par

(000)

    Value  

Municipal Bonds — 123.4%

 

Virginia — 112.7%  
County/City/Special District/School District — 24.0%  

Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series A, 5.38%, 03/01/36

  $ 250     $ 284,835  

Cherry Hill Virginia Community Development Authority, Special Assessment Bonds, Potomac Shores Project,
5.40%, 03/01/45(a)

    250       270,575  

City of Norfolk Virginia, GO, Capital Improvement, 5.00%, 08/01/28(b)

    500       664,560  

City of Norfolk Virginia, GO, Refunding(b):

   

5.00%, 08/01/23

    500       570,975  

City of Portsmouth Virginia, GO, Refunding, Series D(b):

   

5.00%, 07/15/20

    500       507,670  

City of Suffolk Virginia, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 06/01/21(b)

    1,000       1,051,960  

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, RB:

   

Metrorail Parking System Projects, 5.00%, 04/01/36

    775       964,642  

Silverline Phase I Project, 5.00%, 04/01/20(b)

    750       752,438  

Dulles Town Center Community Development Authority, Refunding, Special Assessment, Dulles Town Center Project, 4.25%, 03/01/26

    500       513,910  

Lower Magnolia Green Community Development Authority, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.00%, 03/01/35(a)

    245       265,475  

Mosaic District Community Development Authority, Special Assessment, Series A, 6.88%, 03/01/36

    250       261,930  
   

 

 

 
      6,108,970  
Education — 21.0%  

County of Montgomery Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Virginia Tech Foundation, Series A, 5.00%, 06/01/20(b)

    355       358,628  

Salem EDA, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 04/01/45

    250       290,250  

Virginia College Building Authority, RB, Green Bond, Marymount University Project, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/45(a)

    100       108,993  

Virginia College Building Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Liberty University Projects, 5.00%, 03/01/41

    1,000       1,000,000  

Marymount University Project, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/45(a)

    400       435,972  

Washington & Lee University Project (NPFGC), 5.25%, 01/01/26

    500       580,545  

Washington & Lee University Project (NPFGC), 5.25%, 01/01/31

    1,000       1,323,520  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB:

   

Covanta Project, AMT, 5.00%, 01/01/48(a)(c)

    200       219,534  

Roanoke College, 5.75%, 04/01/41

    500       501,900  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 10/01/38

    500       545,145  
   

 

 

 
      5,364,487  
Health — 32.4%  

Chesapeake Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, 4.00%, 07/01/43

    680       786,087  

City of Danville Virginia IDA, Refunding RB, Danville Regional Medical Center (AMBAC), 5.25%, 10/01/28(d)

    870       975,113  

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Vinson Hall LLC, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/42

    500       548,380  

County of Fairfax Virginia IDA, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 05/15/44

    450       519,449  

County of Hanover Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Covenant Woods, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/42

    500       525,090  

County of Henrico Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, United Methodist Homes, 4.25%, 06/01/26

    145       151,712  

County of Prince William Virginia IDA, Refunding RB, Novant Health Obligation Group, Series B, 4.00%, 11/01/46

    500       531,310  

Lexington Industrial Development Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/42

    690       758,758  

Security

 

Par

(000)

    Value  
Health (continued)  

Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority, RB, Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc.—Harbor’s Edge Project, Series B, 4.00%, 01/01/25

  $ 200     $ 200,256  

Roanoke Virginia EDA, Refunding RB:

   

Carilion Clinic Obligation Group, 5.00%, 07/01/30

    795       870,748  

Carilion Health System (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/20(b)(c)

    5       5,069  

Carilion Health System, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/38

    495       501,524  

Virginia Beach Development Authority, Refunding RB, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, 4.00%, 09/01/48

    250       273,035  

Winchester Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Valley Health System Obligation:

   

5.00%, 01/01/44

    1,000       1,176,600  

Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/44

    400       452,764  
   

 

 

 
      8,275,895  
Housing — 12.1%  

Virginia HDA, RB, M/F:

   

Housing, Rental Housing, Series A, 5.25%, 05/01/41

    750       769,695  

Housing, Rental Housing, Series B, 4.00%, 06/01/53

    625       691,469  

Housing, Rental Housing, Series F, 5.25%, 10/01/38

    250       281,860  

Housing, Series E, 2.50%, 12/01/22

    250       250,185  

Rental Housing, Series D, 3.90%, 10/01/48

    985       1,091,212  
   

 

 

 
      3,084,421  
State — 1.7%  

Virginia Public School Authority, RB, School Financing, 1997 Resolution, Series B, 4.00%, 08/01/21(b)

    405       423,185  
   

 

 

 
Tobacco — 3.6%  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Senior:

   

Convertible, Series B-2, 5.20%, 06/01/46

    500       506,685  

Series B-1, 5.00%, 06/01/47

    410       412,927  
   

 

 

 
      919,612  
Transportation — 11.3%  

Richmond Metropolitan Authority, Refunding RB, (NPFGC), 5.25%, 07/15/22

    315       334,486  

Virginia Port Authority, RB, 5.00%, 07/01/20(b)

    500       506,855  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, AMT:

   

95 Express Lanes LLC Project, 5.00%, 07/01/49

    500       531,430  

Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, 6.00%, 01/01/37

    820       906,838  

Transform 66 P3 Project, 5.00%, 12/31/49

    500       592,645  
   

 

 

 
      2,872,254  
Utilities — 6.6%  

County of Fairfax Virginia Water Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 04/01/44

    300       376,416  

County of Henrico Virginia Water & Sewer Revenue, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 05/01/42

    1,065       1,306,499  
   

 

 

 
      1,682,915  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Virginia

 

    28,731,739  

California — 2.0%

 

Tobacco — 2.0%  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Series A-2, 5.00%, 06/01/47

    500       531,390  
   

 

 

 

Ohio — 1.1%

 

Tobacco — 1.1%  

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, RB, Asset-Backed, Senior Turbo Term, Series A-2:

   

5.75%, 06/01/34

    100       100,029  

5.88%, 06/01/47

    180       180,081  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Ohio

 

    280,110  
 

 

 

50    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (BHV)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security

 

Par

(000)

    Value  

Puerto Rico — 7.6%

 

State — 5.4%  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue, RB, Restructured:

   

Series A-1, 4.75%, 07/01/53

  $ 242     $ 271,986  

Series A-1, 5.00%, 07/01/58

    468       536,501  

Series A-2, 4.33%, 07/01/40

    391       429,752  

Series A-2, 4.78%, 07/01/58

    129       145,790  
   

 

 

 
      1,384,029  
Tobacco — 0.6%  

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 5.63%, 05/15/43

    140       144,124  
   

 

 

 
Utilities — 1.6%  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A:

   

5.00%, 07/01/33

    200       213,258  

5.13%, 07/01/37

    55       58,715  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 6.00%, 07/01/38

    130       133,982  
   

 

 

 
      405,955  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico

 

    1,934,108  
 

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds — 123.4%
(Cost — $29,133,826)

 

    31,477,347  
   

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts(e) — 42.1%

 

District of Columbia — 7.4%  
Transportation — 7.4%  

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/42

    1,503       1,875,777  
   

 

 

 

Virginia — 34.7%

 

Health — 13.6%  

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, RB, Metrorail Parking System Project, 5.00%, 04/01/47(f)

    2,000       2,459,200  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Sentara Healthcare, 5.00%, 11/01/40

    1,000       1,007,137  
   

 

 

 
      3,466,337  

Security

 

Par

(000)

    Value  
Transportation — 21.1%  

Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, RB, Transportation Fund, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/48

  $ 4,308     $ 5,385,053  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts in Virginia — 34.7%

 

    8,851,390  
 

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts — 42.1%
(Cost — $9,774,852)

 

    10,727,167  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 165.5%
(Cost — $38,908,678)

 

    42,204,514  
 

 

 

 

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.0%

 

    245,483  

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (21.2)%

 

    (5,410,237

VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering Costs — (45.3)%

 

    (11,542,393
   

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 25,497,367  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

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

(b) 

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

(c) 

Variable or floating rate security, which interest rate adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

(d) 

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

(e) 

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

(f) 

All or a portion of the security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreement, which expires on October 1, 2024, is $1,051,389. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

During the six months ended February 29, 2020, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate/affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares
Held at
08/31/19
     Net
Activity
     Shares
Held at
02/29/20
     Value at
02/29/20
     Income     

Net

Realized
Gain (Loss)
 (a)

     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class(b)

     451,840        (451,840           $      $ 2,668      $ 7      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Includes net capital gain distributions, if applicable.

 
  (b)

As of period end, the entity is no longer held by the Trust.

 

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

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      51  


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (BHV)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount (000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

                 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     6          06/19/20        $ 809        $ (10,133

U.S. Long Treasury Bond

     7          06/19/20          1,192          (23,538

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     2          06/30/20          246          (2,354
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (36,025
                 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $      $      $ 36,025      $      $ 36,025  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (66,622    $      $(66,622)
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                               

Futures contracts

   $      $      $      $      $ (32,315    $      $(32,315)
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ (a) 

Average notional value of contracts — short

     2,121,633  

 

  (a) 

Derivative not held at any quarter-end. The risk exposure table serves as an indicator of activity during the period.

 

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

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

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

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                 

Investments:

                 

Long-Term Investments(a)

   $        $ 42,204,514        $        $ 42,204,514  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments (b)

                 

Liabilities:

                 

Interest rate contracts

   $ (36,025      $        $             —        $ (36,025
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

 
  (a) 

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

 

 

 

52    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Schedule of Investments  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

  

BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (BHV)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End 

 

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

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

                 

TOB Trust Certificates

   $        $ (5,396,436      $        $ (5,396,436

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value

              (11,600,000                 (11,600,000
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $             —        $ (16,996,436      $             —        $ (16,996,436
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS      53  


Statements of Assets and Liabilities  (unaudited)

February 29, 2020

 

     BZM      MHE      MHN      BQH  

ASSETS

          

Investments at value — unaffiliated(a)

  $ 51,124,333      $ 54,503,468      $ 784,766,238      $ 76,628,312  

Investments at value — affiliated(b)

    624,286        778,202        622,813        229,800  

Cash

    564        960        52,511        1,159  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    37,350        44,050        306,850        57,350  

Receivables:

 

Investments sold

                  340,541        1,076,600  

Dividends — affiliated

    534        662        1,196        74  

Interest — unaffiliated

    498,011        575,733        8,469,038        794,798  

Prepaid expenses

    10,755        12,435        43,818        73,633  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

    52,295,833        55,915,510        794,603,005        78,861,726  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

Payables:

          

Investments purchased

                  2,669,417        710,496  

Income dividend distributions — Common Shares

    82,243        94,841        1,385,375        134,405  

Interest expense and fees

    7,252        14,077        210,289        31,409  

Investment advisory fees

    50,587        45,041        702,542        69,331  

Trustees’ and Officer’s fees

    11,983        259        233,539        11,728  

Other accrued expenses

    37,842        45,916        132,667        21,464  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    38,727        45,720        364,181        58,687  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accrued liabilities

    228,634        245,854        5,698,010        1,037,520  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

OTHER LIABILITIES

          

TOB Trust Certificates

    2,999,064        3,136,631        58,942,870        8,628,425  

VRDP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share, net of deferred offering costs(c)(d)

    15,941,917        18,349,843        243,270,425        22,007,148  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

    18,940,981        21,486,474        302,213,295        30,635,573  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    19,169,615        21,732,328        307,911,305        31,673,093  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

  $ 33,126,218      $ 34,183,182      $ 486,691,700      $ 47,188,633  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS CONSIST OF

          

Paid-in capital(e)(f)(g)

  $ 29,501,793      $ 29,297,199      $ 432,632,271      $ 39,687,618  

Accumulated earnings

    3,624,425        4,885,983        54,059,429        7,501,015  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

  $ 33,126,218      $ 34,183,182      $ 486,691,700      $ 47,188,633  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per Common Share

  $ 15.91      $ 14.42      $ 15.63      $ 16.85  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 47,171,881      $ 49,067,348      $ 710,188,276      $ 67,745,833  

(b) Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 624,223      $ 778,195      $ 622,813      $ 229,800  

(c) Preferred Shares outstanding:

          

Par value $0.001 per share

    160                  221  

Par value $0.01 per share

           185                

Par value $0.10 per share

                  2,436         

(d) Preferred Shares authorized

    unlimited        unlimited        14,956        unlimited  

(e) Par value per Common Shares

  $ 0.001      $ 0.010      $ 0.1000      $ 0.001  

(f)  Common Shares outstanding

    2,082,096        2,371,023        31,132,023        2,800,105  

(g) Common Shares authorized

    unlimited        unlimited        199,985,044        unlimited  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

54    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Statements of Assets and Liabilities  (unaudited) (continued)

February 29, 2020

 

     BSE      BFY      BHV  

ASSETS

       

Investments at value — unaffiliated(a)

  $ 165,811,149      $ 134,792,365      $ 42,204,514  

Investments at value — affiliated(b)

    251,858        203,656         

Cash

    2,123        2,328         

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    106,300        91,400        28,950  

Receivables:

       

Dividends — affiliated

    93        536        52  

Interest — unaffiliated

    1,799,117        1,427,532        471,765  

Prepaid expenses

    35,041        42,230        1,036  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

    168,005,681        136,560,047        42,706,317  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

ACCRUED LIABILITIES

       

Bank overdraft

                  75,918  

Payables:

       

Investments purchased

    1,502,445        1,221,150         

Income dividend distributions — Common Shares

    264,046        245,241        73,126  

Interest expense and fees

    77,479        31,626        13,801  

Investment advisory fees

    147,971        120,202        35,852  

Trustees’ and Officer’s fees

    11,133        13,649        8,950  

Other accrued expenses

    43,338        28,663        32,567  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    113,653        96,201        29,907  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accrued liabilities

    2,160,065        1,756,732        270,121  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

OTHER LIABILITIES

       

TOB Trust Certificates

    23,702,391        9,400,357        5,396,436  

VRDP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share, net of deferred offering costs(c)(d)

    40,399,506        44,305,229        11,542,393  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

    64,101,897        53,705,586        16,938,829  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    66,261,962        55,462,318        17,208,950  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

  $ 101,743,719      $ 81,097,729      $ 25,497,367  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS CONSIST OF

       

Paid-in capital(e)(f)(g)

  $ 89,248,714      $ 69,624,340      $ 22,889,478  

Accumulated earnings

    12,495,005        11,473,389        2,607,889  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

  $ 101,743,719      $ 81,097,729      $ 25,497,367  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per Common Share

  $ 15.61      $ 16.20      $ 15.86  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 150,560,137      $ 121,403,644      $ 38,908,678  

(b) Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 251,858      $ 203,656      $  

(c) Preferred Shares outstanding:

       

Par value $ 0.001 per share

    405        444        116  

(d) Preferred Shares authorized

    unlimited        unlimited        unlimited  

(e) Par value per Common Shares

  $ 0.001      $ 0.001      $ 0.001  

(f)  Common Shares outstanding

    6,519,660        5,004,922        1,607,161  

(g) Common Shares authorized

    unlimited        unlimited        unlimited  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      55  


Statements of Operations  (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2020

 

     BZM     MHE     MHN     BQH  

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Dividends — affiliated

  $ 4,323     $ 4,455     $ 8,616     $ 1,648  

Interest — unaffiliated

    939,778       1,032,071       14,213,094       1,420,317  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    944,101       1,036,526       14,221,710       1,421,965  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

Investment advisory

    165,675       136,338       2,113,859       246,111  

Liquidity fees

    52,750             12,366       1,122  

Professional

    22,835       20,070       42,421       22,685  

Rating agency

    16,431       16,431       22,049       22,045  

Accounting services

    10,671       10,890       55,826       12,438  

Transfer agent

    7,641       8,254       15,315       5,978  

Remarketing fees on Preferred Shares

    5,662             12,141       1,102  

Registration

    5,410       5,398       5,753       4,506  

Printing

    3,221       3,241       5,628       3,395  

Custodian

    1,033       899       5,980       1,251  

Trustees and Officer

    283       775       6,046       314  

Miscellaneous

    4,985       3,185       6,324       6,839  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs

    296,597       205,481       2,303,708       327,786  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs(a)

    133,540       208,331       3,004,074       299,723  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    430,137       413,812       5,307,782       627,509  

Less fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager

    (13,146     (429     (130,563     (37,912
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed

    416,991       413,383       5,177,219       589,597  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    527,110       623,143       9,044,491       832,368  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Futures contracts

    (81,415     (99,479     (755,175     (135,062

Investments — affiliated

    (28     157              

Investments — unaffiliated

    30,144       20,467       437,127       112,951  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (51,299     (78,855     (318,048     (22,111
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Futures contracts

    (40,677     (49,238     (362,152     (63,374

Investments — affiliated

    103       10              

Investments — unaffiliated

    656,479       756,013       10,090,635       1,074,679  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    615,905       706,785       9,728,483       1,011,305  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    564,606       627,930       9,410,435       989,194  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ 1,091,716     $ 1,251,073     $ 18,454,926     $ 1,821,562  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

56    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Statements of Operations  (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2020

 

     BSE     BFY     BHV  

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Dividends — affiliated

  $ 424     $ 2,570     $ 2,668  

Interest — unaffiliated

    2,929,811       2,541,606       793,192  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    2,930,235       2,544,176       795,860  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

Investment advisory

    444,616       361,472       135,312  

Professional

    26,111       24,250       15,690  

Rating agency

    22,045       22,046       16,431  

Accounting services

    20,011       14,082       7,308  

Transfer agent

    9,045       8,624       7,602  

Custodian

    6,536       1,783       1,135  

Registration

    4,506       5,266       5,453  

Printing

    3,692       3,595       3,162  

Trustees and Officer

    3,619       2,829       409  

Liquidity fees

    2,056       2,254       38,248  

Remarketing fees on Preferred Shares

    2,019       2,213       4,106  

Miscellaneous

    4,137       3,930       5,126  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs

    548,393       452,344       239,982  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs(a)

    618,735       530,330       125,459  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    1,167,128       982,674       365,441  

Less fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager

    (21     (111     (27,295
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed

    1,167,107       982,563       338,146  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1,763,128       1,561,613       457,714  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Futures contracts

    (245,661     (212,399     (66,622

Investments — affiliated

                7  

Investments — unaffiliated

    222,906       160,376       49,115  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (22,755     (52,023     (17,500
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

     

Futures contracts

    (123,505     (104,954     (32,315

Investments — unaffiliated

    1,705,983       1,506,229       394,791  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    1,582,478       1,401,275       362,476  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    1,559,723       1,349,252       344,976  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ 3,322,851     $ 2,910,865     $ 802,690  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      57  


 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    BZM           MHE  
    

Six Months Ended
02/29/20

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
08/31/19
          

Six Months Ended
02/29/20

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
08/31/19
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

         

OPERATIONS

         

Net investment income

  $ 527,110     $ 992,587       $ 623,143     $ 1,185,123  

Net realized loss

    (51,299     (383,365       (78,855     (253,951

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    615,905       2,155,745         706,785       2,193,534  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    1,091,716       2,764,967         1,251,073       3,124,706  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(a)

         

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to Common Shareholders

    (474,021     (1,278,380       (569,046     (1,232,944
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

         

Reinvestment of common distributions

    7,759       6,379                
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

         

Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    625,454       1,492,966         682,027       1,891,762  

Beginning of period

    32,500,764       31,007,798         33,501,155       31,609,393  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 33,126,218     $ 32,500,764       $ 34,183,182     $ 33,501,155  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

58    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    MHN           BQH  
    

Six Months Ended
02/29/20

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
08/31/19
          

Six Months Ended
02/29/20

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
08/31/19
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

         

OPERATIONS

         

Net investment income

  $ 9,044,491     $ 17,189,332       $ 832,368     $ 1,499,702  

Net realized loss

    (318,048     (6,709,873       (22,111     (486,060

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    9,728,483       38,335,444         1,011,305       3,660,084  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    18,454,926       48,814,903         1,821,562       4,673,726  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(a)

         

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to Common Shareholders

    (8,312,250     (16,634,680       (806,430     (1,585,008
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

         

Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    10,142,676       32,180,223         1,015,132       3,088,718  

Beginning of period

    476,549,024       444,368,801         46,173,501       43,084,783  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 486,691,700     $ 476,549,024       $ 47,188,633     $ 46,173,501  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      59  


 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    BSE           BFY  
    

Six Months Ended
02/29/20

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
08/31/19
          

Six Months Ended
02/29/20

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
08/31/19
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

         

OPERATIONS

         

Net investment income

  $ 1,763,128     $ 3,274,648       $ 1,561,613     $ 2,986,527  

Net realized loss

    (22,755     (1,178,690       (52,023     (947,556

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    1,582,478       7,545,804         1,401,275       5,636,326  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    3,322,851       9,641,762         2,910,865       7,675,297  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(a)

         

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to Common Shareholders

    (1,584,277     (3,168,555       (1,471,447     (2,948,084
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

         

Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    1,738,574       6,473,207         1,439,418       4,727,213  

Beginning of period

    100,005,145       93,531,938         79,658,311       74,931,098  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 101,743,719     $ 100,005,145       $ 81,097,729     $ 79,658,311  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

60    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    BHV  
    

Six Months Ended
02/29/20

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
08/31/19
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

 

OPERATIONS

 

Net investment income

  $ 457,714     $ 930,452  

Net realized loss

    (17,500     (104,620

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    362,476       1,298,796  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    802,690       2,124,628  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(a)

 

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to Common Shareholders

    (438,702     (1,050,654
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Reinvestment of common distributions

    14,849       38,664  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

 

Total increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    378,837       1,112,638  

Beginning of period

    25,118,530       24,005,892  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 25,497,367     $ 25,118,530  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      61  


Statements of Cash Flows  (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2020

 

     BZM     MHE     MHN     BQH  

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 1,091,716     $ 1,251,073     $ 18,454,926     $ 1,821,562  

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

       

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments

    1,812,890       5,920,000       20,960,133       6,783,952  

Purchases of long-term investments

    (1,702,513     (5,327,474     (26,198,099     (7,403,828

Net proceeds from sales of short-term securities

    (224,943     (701,818     (279,705     (165,349

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments and other fees

    142,145       136,778       2,198,426       156,531  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (30,116     (20,624     (437,127     (112,951

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (656,582     (756,023     (10,090,635     (1,074,679

(Increase) Decrease in Assets:

       

Receivables:

       

Dividends — affiliated

    220       (598     (91     20  

Interest — unaffiliated

    (8,161     35,335       (8,648     20,712  

Variation margin on futures contracts

          24              

Prepaid expenses

    21,758       17,530       (14,600     (13,785

Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities:

       

Payables:

       

Interest expense and fees

    (2,754     (3,354     (50,991     (8,738

Investment advisory fees

    24,499       21,720       361,807       33,883  

Trustees’ and Officer’s fees

    (513     (24     (24,236     (503

Other accrued expenses

    (50,127     (48,947     (84,258     (54,880

Variation margin on futures contracts

    37,977       44,970       353,119       57,937  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

    455,496       568,568       5,140,021       39,884  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

       

Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders

    (459,790     (569,046     (8,312,250     (806,430

Repayments of TOB Trust Certificates

                (994,123      

Proceeds from TOB Trust Certificates

                4,038,350       771,023  

Amortization of deferred offering costs

    1,514       3,899       7,700       2,909  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for financing activities

    (458,276     (565,147     (5,260,323     (32,498
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH

       

Net increase (decrease) in restricted and unrestricted cash

    (2,780     3,421       (120,302     7,386  

Restricted and unrestricted cash at beginning of period

    40,694       41,589       479,663       51,123  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Restricted and unrestricted cash at end of period

  $ 37,914     $ 45,010     $ 359,361     $ 58,509  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

       

Cash paid during the period for interest expense

  $ 134,780     $ 207,786     $ 3,047,365     $ 305,552  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

Capital shares issued in reinvestment of dividends paid to Common Shareholders

  $ 7,759     $     $     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED CASH AT THE END OF PERIOD TO THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

Cash

  $ 564     $ 960     $ 52,511     $ 1,159  

Cash pledged:

       

Futures contracts

    37,350       44,050       306,850       57,350  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 37,914     $ 45,010     $ 359,361     $ 58,509  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD TO THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

Cash

  $ 9,344     $ 9,539     $ 109,813     $ 11,773  

Cash pledged:

       

Futures contracts

    31,350       32,050       369,850       39,350  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 40,694     $ 41,589     $ 479,663     $ 51,123  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

62    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Statements of Cash Flows  (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2020

 

     BSE     BFY     BHV  

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 3,322,851     $ 2,910,865     $ 802,690  

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

     

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments

    8,911,794       7,818,077       3,133,438  

Purchases of long-term investments

    (10,781,896     (9,327,283     (3,767,815

Net proceeds from sales of short-term securities

    (251,858     70,140       451,892  

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments and other fees

    504,655       246,123       117,197  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (222,906     (160,376     (49,122

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (1,705,983     (1,506,229     (394,791

(Increase) Decrease in Assets:

 

Receivables:

 

Dividends — affiliated

    234       344       46  

Interest — unaffiliated

    (1,569     (22,556     25,928  

Prepaid expenses

    26,300       27,111       21,821  

Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities:

 

Payables:

 

Interest expense and fees

    (22,911     (7,711     (4,875

Investment advisory fees

    72,256       58,688       17,298  

Trustees’ and Officer’s fees

    (501     (605     (377

Other accrued expenses

    (60,241     (59,172     (34,297

Variation margin on futures contracts

    111,215       94,607       29,438  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    (98,560     142,023       348,471  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders

    (1,584,277     (1,471,447     (423,811

Proceeds from TOB Trust Certificates

    1,652,194       1,341,782        

Increase in bank overdraft

                75,918  

Amortization of deferred offering costs

    3,116       3,157       1,289  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (provided by) used for financing activities

    71,033       (126,508     (346,604
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH

 

Net increase (decrease) in restricted and unrestricted cash

  $ (27,527   $ 15,515     $ 1,867  

Restricted and unrestricted cash at beginning of period

    135,950       78,213       27,083  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Restricted and unrestricted cash at end of period

  $ 108,423     $ 93,728     $ 28,950  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

Cash paid during the period for interest expense

  $ 638,530     $ 534,884     $ 129,045  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

Capital shares issued in reinvestment of dividends paid to Common Shareholders

  $     $     $ 14,849  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED CASH AT THE END OF PERIOD TO THE STATEMENTS OF
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

Cash

  $ 2,123     $ 2,328     $  

Cash pledged:

 

Futures contracts

    106,300       91,400       28,950  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 108,423     $ 93,728     $ 28,950  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD TO THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

Cash

  $ 60,650     $ 17,813     $ 6,133  

Cash pledged:

 

Futures contracts

    75,300       60,400       20,950  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 135,950     $ 78,213     $ 27,083  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      63  


Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    BZM  
    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
     

 

    Year Ended August 31,  
    2019     2018      2017      2016      2015  
               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.61       $ 14.90     $ 15.32      $ 15.97      $ 14.96      $ 15.20  
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.25         0.48       0.55        0.59        0.61        0.63  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.28         0.85       (0.36      (0.67      1.02        (0.19
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.53         1.33       0.19        (0.08      1.63        0.44  
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders(b)

                

From net investment income

    (0.23       (0.55     (0.57      (0.57      (0.62      (0.68

From net realized gain

            (0.07     (0.04                     
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions to Common Shareholders

    (0.23       (0.62     (0.61      (0.57      (0.62      (0.68
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.91       $ 15.61     $ 14.90      $ 15.32      $ 15.97      $ 14.96  
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 17.50       $ 14.42     $ 14.04      $ 14.29      $ 16.06      $ 14.44  
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)

 

              

Based on net asset value

    3.46 %(d)        9.40     1.67      (0.31 )%       11.15      3.07
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Based on market price

    23.19 %(d)        7.25     2.71      (7.53 )%       15.80      3.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

                

Total expenses

    2.68 %(e)(f)        3.10 %(f)      2.75      2.35      2.10      1.96
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly

    2.60 %(e)(f)        3.02 %(f)      2.67      2.27      2.02      1.88
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(g)(h)

    1.77 %(e)(f)        1.88 %(f)      1.78      1.75      1.83      1.41
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    3.29 %(e)(f)        3.21 %(f)      3.63      3.87      3.98      4.19
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 33,126       $ 32,501     $ 31,008      $ 31,893      $ 33,202      $ 31,073  
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 16,000       $ 16,000     $ 16,000      $ 16,000      $ 16,000      $ 16,000  
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 307,039       $ 303,130     $ 293,799      $ 299,333      $ 307,510      $ 294,207  
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 2,999       $ 2,999     $ 2,637      $ 2,134      $ 1,500      $ 1,500  
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    3       16     16      12      11      18
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(c) 

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

(d) 

Aggregate total return.

(e) 

Annualized.

(f)

Excludes expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds as follows:

 

    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
          2019           2018           2017           2016           2015        

Investments in underlying funds

             0.01             0.01                                                        
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

(g) 

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(h) 

The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were as follows:

 

    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
    2019           2018           2017           2016           2015        

Expense ratios

             1.40             1.45             1.38             1.31             1.39             1.33        
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

64    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    MHE  
    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
          2019      2018      2017      2016      2015  
               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.13       $ 13.33      $ 13.98      $ 14.69      $ 13.89      $ 14.02  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.26         0.50        0.55        0.62        0.65        0.68  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.27         0.82        (0.62      (0.69      0.83        (0.10
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.53         1.32        (0.07      (0.07      1.48        0.58  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)

    (0.24       (0.52      (0.58      (0.64      (0.68      (0.71
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.42       $ 14.13      $ 13.33      $ 13.98      $ 14.69      $ 13.89  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 13.37       $ 12.96      $ 12.38      $ 14.00      $ 15.32      $ 13.26  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)

                 

Based on net asset value

    3.88 %(d)        10.52      (0.41 )%       (0.34 )%       11.01      4.25
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Based on market price

    5.01 %(d)        9.15      (7.64 )%       (4.30 )%       21.27      1.47
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

                 

Total expenses

    2.51 %(e)(f)        2.89      2.50      2.17      1.77      1.71
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly

    2.50 %(e)(f)        2.89      2.50      2.17      1.77      1.71
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(g)

    1.24 %(e)(f)        1.29      1.20      1.18      1.15      1.15
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    3.77 %(e)(f)        3.74      4.08      4.44      4.53      4.82
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                 

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 34,183       $ 33,501      $ 31,609      $ 33,115      $ 34,772      $ 32,864  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 18,500       $ 18,500      $ 18,500      $ 18,500      $ 18,500      $ 18,500  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 284,774       $ 281,087      $ 270,862      $ 279,002      $ 287,959      $ 277,646  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 3,137       $ 3,137      $ 3,136      $ 1,421      $ 751      $  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    10       10      17      18      30      8
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(c) 

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

(d) 

Aggregate total return.

(e) 

Annualized.

(f) 

Excludes 0.01% of expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS      65  


Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    MHN  
    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
          2019      2018      2017      2016      2015  
               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.31       $ 14.27      $ 14.93      $ 15.69      $ 14.81      $ 14.98  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.29         0.55        0.60        0.69        0.75        0.80  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.30         1.02        (0.64      (0.75      0.91        (0.15
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.59         1.57        (0.04      (0.06      1.66        0.65  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)

    (0.27       (0.53      (0.62      (0.70      (0.78      (0.82
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.63       $ 15.31      $ 14.27      $ 14.93      $ 15.69      $ 14.81  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 14.00       $ 13.74      $ 12.35      $ 14.36      $ 15.04      $ 13.65  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)

                 

Based on net asset value

    4.08 %(d)        11.88      0.22      0.04      11.63      4.88
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Based on market price

    3.87 %(d)        16.02      (9.82 )%       0.37      16.10      6.16
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

                 

Total expenses

    2.26 %(e)        2.62      2.45      2.13      1.68      1.58
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly

    2.21 %(e)        2.55      2.36      2.05      1.62      1.52
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f)(g)

    0.93 %(e)        0.94      0.94      0.96      0.95      0.95
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    3.86 %(e)        3.82      4.15      4.65      4.91      5.35
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                 

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 486,692       $ 476,549      $ 444,369      $ 464,818      $ 488,318      $ 461,159  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 243,600       $ 243,600      $ 243,600      $ 243,600      $ 243,600      $ 243,600  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 299,791       $ 295,628      $ 282,417      $ 290,812      $ 300,459      $ 289,310  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 58,943       $ 55,899      $ 64,262      $ 70,007      $ 76,443      $ 53,308  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    3       23      15      17      13      19
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(c) 

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

(d) 

Aggregate total return.

(e) 

Annualized.

(f) 

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(g) 

The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were as follows:

 

   

Six Months Ended

02/29/20

(unaudited)

          Year Ended August 31,  
    2019           2018           2017           2016           2015        

Expense ratios

           0.92             0.93             0.94             0.95             0.94             0.94        
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

66    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    BQH  
    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
          2019      2018      2017      2016      2015  
               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 16.49       $ 15.39      $ 16.11      $ 16.99      $ 15.75      $ 15.77  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.30         0.54        0.60        0.67        0.71        0.74  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.35         1.13        (0.69      (0.84      1.27        0.03  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.65         1.67        (0.09      (0.17      1.98        0.77  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)

    (0.29       (0.57      (0.63      (0.71      (0.74      (0.79
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.85       $ 16.49      $ 15.39      $ 16.11      $ 16.99      $ 15.75  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 15.85       $ 14.94      $ 13.01      $ 14.55      $ 15.70      $ 13.66  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)

                 

Based on net asset value

    4.12 %(d)        11.61      (0.03 )%       (0.47 )%       13.22      5.57
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Based on market price

    8.10 %(d)        19.61      (6.44 )%       (2.73 )%       20.63      4.18
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

                 

Total expenses

    2.76 %(e)        3.53      2.78      2.44      2.10      2.08
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly

    2.60 %(e)        3.19      2.61      2.28      2.07      2.07
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f)(g)

    1.28 %(e)        1.55      1.26      1.24      1.48      1.91
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    3.67 %(e)        3.45      3.84      4.21      4.31      4.68
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                 

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 47,189       $ 46,174      $ 43,085      $ 45,113      $ 47,581      $ 44,111  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 22,100       $ 22,100      $ 22,100      $ 22,100      $ 22,100      $ 22,100  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 313,523       $ 308,930      $ 294,954      $ 304,132      $ 315,300      $ 299,597  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 8,628       $ 7,857      $ 6,560      $ 6,521      $ 6,381      $ 5,070  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    10       24      11      17      13      22
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(c) 

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

(d) 

Aggregate total return.

(e) 

Annualized.

(f) 

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(g) 

The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were as follows:

 

    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          2019            2018           2017           2016           2015        

Expense ratios

           1.27             1.55              1.26             1.24             1.41             1.41        
 

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS      67  


Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    BSE  
    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
          2019      2018      2017      2016      2015  
               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.34       $ 14.35      $ 15.04      $ 15.84      $ 14.81      $ 14.92  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.27         0.50        0.55        0.63        0.68        0.70  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.24         0.98        (0.68      (0.80      1.03        (0.08
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.51         1.48        (0.13      (0.17      1.71        0.62  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)

    (0.24       (0.49      (0.56      (0.63      (0.68      (0.73
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.61       $ 15.34      $ 14.35      $ 15.04      $ 15.84      $ 14.81  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 13.66       $ 13.86      $ 12.65      $ 13.55      $ 14.84      $ 12.99  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)

                 

Based on net asset value

    3.55 %(d)        11.02      (0.33 )%       (0.55 )%       12.22      4.88
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Based on market price

    0.30 %(d)        13.79      (2.47 )%       (4.36 )%       19.87      4.29
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

                 

Total expenses

    2.37 %(e)        2.75      2.41      2.10      1.76      1.70
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly

    2.37 %(e)        2.75      2.41      2.09      1.75      1.70
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f)(g)

    1.11 %(e)        1.17      1.10      1.10      1.17      1.51
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    3.58 %(e)        3.46      3.77      4.23      4.40      4.72
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                 

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 101,744       $ 100,005      $ 93,532      $ 98,076      $ 103,296      $ 96,587  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 40,500       $ 40,500      $ 40,500      $ 40,500      $ 40,500      $ 40,500  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 351,219       $ 346,926      $ 330,943      $ 342,162      $ 355,052      $ 338,486  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 23,702       $ 22,050      $ 21,702      $ 20,604      $ 21,873      $ 18,091  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    5       24      16      13      8      20
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(c) 

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

(d) 

Aggregate total return.

(e) 

Annualized.

(f) 

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(g) 

The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were as follows:

 

    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          2019            2018           2017           2016           2015        

Expense ratios

           1.11             1.17              1.10             1.10             1.12             1.09        
 

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

68    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    BFY  
    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
          2019      2018      2017      2016      2015  
               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.92       $ 14.97      $ 15.71      $ 16.58      $ 15.57      $ 15.66  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.31         0.60        0.64        0.71        0.78        0.82  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.26         0.94        (0.72      (0.82      1.06        (0.07
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.57         1.54        (0.08      (0.11      1.84        0.75  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)

    (0.29       (0.59      (0.66      (0.76      (0.83      (0.84
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.20       $ 15.92      $ 14.97      $ 15.71      $ 16.58      $ 15.57  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 14.37       $ 14.21      $ 12.77      $ 15.51      $ 17.01      $ 14.16  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)

                 

Based on net asset value

    3.83 %(d)        11.14      (0.08 )%       (0.37 )%       12.24      5.33
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Based on market price

    3.19 %(d)        16.29      (13.66 )%       (4.13 )%       26.61      7.00
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

                 

Total expenses

    2.51 %(e)        2.91      2.57      2.21      1.86      1.83
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly

    2.51 %(e)        2.91      2.56      2.21      1.85      1.83
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f)(g)

    1.15 %(e)        1.22      1.13      1.12      1.23      1.69
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    3.98 %(e)        3.96      4.20      4.60      4.83      5.25
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                 

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 81,098       $ 79,658      $ 74,931      $ 78,641      $ 82,927      $ 77,854  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 44,400       $ 44,400      $ 44,400      $ 44,400      $ 44,400      $ 44,400  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 282,653       $ 279,411      $ 268,764      $ 277,119      $ 286,771      $ 275,347  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 9,400       $ 8,059      $ 7,475      $ 7,817      $ 8,061      $ 5,895  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    6       26      12      14      17      20
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(c) 

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

(d) 

Aggregate total return.

(e) 

Annualized.

(f) 

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(g) 

The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were as follows:

 

   

Six Months Ended

02/29/20

(unaudited)

          Year Ended August 31,  
    2019           2018           2017           2016           2015        

Expense ratios

           1.14             1.22             1.13             1.12             1.16             1.13        
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS      69  


Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    BHV  
    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
          2019      2018      2017      2016      2015  
               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.64       $ 14.97      $ 15.75      $ 16.56      $ 15.90      $ 15.95  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.28         0.58        0.69        0.78        0.81        0.81  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.21         0.74        (0.69      (0.83      0.66        (0.01
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.49         1.32               (0.05      1.47        0.80  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income(b)

    (0.27       (0.65      (0.78      (0.76      (0.81      (0.85
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.86       $ 15.64      $ 14.97      $ 15.75      $ 16.56      $ 15.90  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 16.25       $ 16.54      $ 16.56      $ 18.68      $ 19.14      $ 16.70  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders(c)

                 

Based on net asset value

    3.15 %(d)        8.94      (0.20 )%       (0.44 )%       9.05      5.02
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (0.07 )%(d)        4.15      (6.91 )%       2.17      20.00      7.61
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

                 

Total expenses

    2.96 %(e)        3.37      2.94      2.46      2.16      1.98
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly

    2.73 %(e)        3.15      2.72      2.25      1.95      1.77
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, and amortization of offering costs(f)(g)

    1.72 %(e)        1.82      1.70      1.61      1.70      1.30
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    3.70 %(e)        3.88      4.51      4.95      5.00      5.08
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                 

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 25,497       $ 25,119      $ 24,006      $ 25,216      $ 26,462      $ 25,336  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 11,600       $ 11,600      $ 11,600      $ 11,600      $ 11,600      $ 11,600  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 319,805       $ 316,539      $ 306,947      $ 317,375      $ 328,121      $ 318,414  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 5,396       $ 5,396      $ 5,396      $ 4,360      $ 3,860      $ 3,019  
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8       17      26      10      6      9
 

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a)

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

(b)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(c)

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

(d)

Aggregate total return.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

(g)

The total expense ratio after fees waived and/or reimbursed and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were as follows:

 

    Six Months Ended
02/29/20
(unaudited)
          Year Ended August 31,  
    2019           2018           2017           2016           2015        

Expense ratios

           1.38             1.42             1.32             1.22             1.30             1.23        
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

70    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Notes to Financial Statements  (unaudited)

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

The following are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as closed-end management investment companies and are referred to herein collectively as the “Trusts”, or individually as a “Trust”:

 

Trust Name   Herein Referred To As    Organized    Diversification
Classification

BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust

  BZM    Delaware    Non-diversified

BlackRock Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Trust

  MHE    Massachusetts    Non-diversified

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.

  MHN    Maryland    Non-diversified

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust

  BQH    Delaware    Diversified

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust

  BSE    Delaware    Non-diversified

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II

  BFY    Delaware    Non-diversified

BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust

  BHV    Delaware    Non-diversified

The Boards of Directors and Boards of Trustees of the Trusts are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board of Trustees” or the “Board,” and the trustees thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Trustees”. The Trusts determine and make available for publication the net asset values (“NAVs”) of their Common Shares on a daily basis.

The Trusts, together with certain other registered investment companies advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”) or its affiliates, are included in a complex of non-index fixed-income mutual funds and all BlackRock-advised closed-end funds referred to as the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex.

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Trust is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized on an accrual basis.

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases where a Trust enters into certain investments (e.g., futures contracts,) or certain borrowings (e.g., TOB Trust transactions) that would be treated as “senior securities” for 1940 Act purposes, a Trust may segregate or designate on its books and records cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to the amount of its future obligations under such investments or borrowings. Doing so allows the investment or borrowings to be excluded from treatment as a “senior security.” Furthermore, if required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Trusts may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments or obligations.

Distributions: Distributions from net investment income are declared monthly and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend date and made at least annually. The portion of distributions, if any, that exceeds a fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, as measured on a tax basis, constitute a non-taxable return of capital. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

Distributions to Preferred Shareholders are accrued and determined as described in Note 10.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Under the Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by each Trust’s Board, the trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act (“Independent Trustees”), may defer a portion of their annual complex-wide compensation. Deferred amounts earn an approximate return as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in common shares of certain funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex selected by the Independent Trustees. This has the same economic effect for the Independent Trustees as if the Independent Trustees had invested the deferred amounts directly in certain funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex.

The Plan is not funded and obligations thereunder represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Trust, as applicable. Deferred compensation liabilities are included in the Trustees’ and Officer’s fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will remain as a liability of the Trusts until such amounts are distributed in accordance with the Plan.

 

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      71  


Notes to Financial Statements  (unaudited) (continued)

 

Recent Accounting Standards: The Trusts have adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 to amend the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Under the new standard, the Trusts have changed the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities with non-contingent call features to the earliest call date. In accordance with the transition provisions of the standard, the Trusts applied the amendments on a modified retrospective basis beginning with the fiscal period ended February 29, 2020. The adjusted cost basis of securities at August 31, 2019 are as follows:

 

BZM

  $ 47,793,567  

MHE

    49,852,405  

MHN

    704,696,441  

BQH

    68,195,092  

BSE

    148,154,376  

BHV

    38,794,268  

This change in accounting policy has been made to comply with the newly issued accounting standard and had no impact on accumulated earnings (loss) or the net asset value of the Trusts.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, a Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. A Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against a Trust, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

Other: Expenses directly related to a Trust are charged to that Trust. Other operating expenses shared by several funds, including other funds managed by the Manager, are prorated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: The Trusts’ investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (or if the reporting date falls on a day the NYSE is closed, investments are valued at fair value as of the period end). U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price the Trusts would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Trusts determine the fair values of their financial instruments using various 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 oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Trust’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

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.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds are valued at NAV each business day.

 

   

Futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price.

If events (e.g., a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investments, or in the event that the application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee will include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Trust might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

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

 

   

Level 1 — Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Trust has the ability to access

 

   

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

 

   

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

 

 

72    2020 BLACKROCK SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS


Notes to Financial Statements  (unaudited) (continued)

 

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds. There may not be a secondary market, and/or there are a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investments and derivative financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Zero-Coupon Bonds: Zero-coupon bonds are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. These bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than other debt obligations of similar maturity which provide for regular interest payments.

Forward Commitments, When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities: Certain 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. A fund 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, a fund may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, a fund is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, a fund assumes 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, a fund’s maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions.

Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOB Trusts: Certain funds leverage their assets through the use of “TOB Trust” transactions. The funds transfer municipal bonds into a special purpose trust (a “TOB Trust”). A TOB Trust issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate interests (“TOB Trust Certificates”), which are sold to third party investors, and residual inverse floating rate interests (“TOB Residuals”), which are issued to the participating funds that contributed the municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. The TOB Trust Certificates have interest rates that reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender such certificates to the TOB Trust for redemption at par and any accrued interest at each reset date. The TOB Residuals held by a fund provide the fund with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. The funds may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. Other funds managed by the investment adviser may also contribute municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which a fund has contributed bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residuals will be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust.

TOB Trusts are supported by a liquidity facility provided by a third party bank or other financial institution (the “Liquidity Provider”) that allows the holders of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day. The tendered TOB Trust Certificates are remarketed by a Remarketing Agent. In the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Trust Certificates. Any loans made by the Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased TOB Trust Certificates held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on number of days the loan is outstanding.

The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of a fund, upon the occurrence of a termination event as defined in the TOB Trust agreement. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the Remarketing Agent and the Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, TOB Trust Certificates holders will be paid before the TOB Residuals holders (i.e., the Trusts) whereas in other termination events, TOB Trust Certificates holders and TOB Residuals holders will be paid pro rata.

While a fund’s investment policies and restrictions expressly permit investments in inverse floating rate securities, such as TOB Residuals, they restrict the ability of a trust to borrow money for purposes of making investments. MHE’s management believes that each fund’s restrictions on borrowings do not apply to the fund’s TOB Trust transactions. Each fund’s transfer of the municipal bonds to a TOB Trust is considered a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. The cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Trust Certificates, less certain transaction expenses, is paid to a fund. A fund typically invests the cash received in additional municipal bonds.

Accounting for TOB Trusts: The municipal bonds deposited into a TOB Trust are presented in a fund’s Schedule of Investments and the TOB Trust Certificates are shown in Other Liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any loans drawn by the TOB Trust pursuant to the liquidity facility to purchase tendered TOB Trust Certificates are shown as Loan for TOB Trust Certificates. The carrying amount of a fund’s payable to the holder of the TOB Trust Certificates, as reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as TOB Trust Certificates, approximates its fair value.

Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, from the underlying municipal bonds is recorded by a fund on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the TOB Trust transaction and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee, liquidity and other services to a TOB Trust are shown as interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. Fees paid upon creation of the TOB Trust are recorded as debt issuance costs and are amortized to interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations to the expected maturity of the TOB Trust. In connection with the restructurings of the TOB Trusts to non-bank sponsored TOB Trusts, a Trust incurred non-recurring, legal and restructuring fees, which are recorded as interest expense, fees and amortization of deferred offering costs in the Statements of Operations.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (unaudited) (continued)

 

Amounts recorded within interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations are:

 

     

Interest

Expense

 

 

    

Liquidity

Fees

 

 

    

Other

Expenses

 

 

     Total  

BZM

  $ 18,238      $ 6,852      $ 1,859      $ 26,949  

MHE

    19,272        5,677        2,715        27,664  

MHN

    352,334        120,906        39,507        512,747  

BQH

    51,103        16,615        5,768        73,486  

BSE

    140,838        51,218        14,297        206,353  

BFY

    54,198        18,416        5,882        78,496  

BHV

    32,838        11,463        3,688        47,989  

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the following table is a summary of each fund’s TOB Trusts:

 

     


Underlying
Municipal Bonds
Transferred to
TOB Trusts
 

 
  (a)  
    

Liability for
TOB Trust
Certificates


 (b) 
    



Range of
Interest Rates
on TOB Trust
Certificates at
Period End


 
 
 
    


Average
TOB Trust
Certificates
Outstanding
 

 
 
    



Daily Weighted
Average Rate
of Interest and
Other Expenses
on TOB Trusts

 
 
 
 

BZM

  $ 5,986,672      $ 2,999,064        1.18% — 1.20    $ 2,999,064        1.81

MHE

    5,172,514        3,136,631        1.18% — 1.21      3,136,631        1.77  

MHN

    113,304,588        58,942,870        1.17% — 1.30      57,911,069        1.78  

BQH

    16,283,363        8,628,425        1.16% — 1.30      8,386,951        1.76  

BSE

    44,508,554        23,702,391        1.16% — 1.30      23,184,946        1.79  

BFY

    18,011,581        9,400,357        1.16% — 1.23      8,980,129        1.76  

BHV

    10,727,167        5,396,436        1.18% — 1.21      5,396,436        1.79  

 

  (a) 

The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust are generally high grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction may include a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement provider in the event of default of the municipal bond. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and the Trust, as TOB Residuals holders, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement provider. The maximum potential amounts owed by the Trust, for such reimbursements, as applicable, are included in the maximum potential amounts disclosed for recourse TOB Trusts.

 
  (b) 

TOB Trusts may be structured on a non-recourse or recourse basis. When a Trust invests in TOB Trusts on a non-recourse basis, the Liquidity Provider may be required to make a payment under the liquidity facility to allow the TOB Trust to repurchase TOB Trust Certificates. The Liquidity Provider will be reimbursed from the liquidation of bonds held in the TOB Trust. If a fund invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, a fund enters into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where a fund is required to reimburse the Liquidity Provider for any shortfall between the amount paid by the Liquidity Provider and proceeds received from liquidation of municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust (the “Liquidation Shortfall”). As a result, if a fund invests in a recourse TOB Trust, a fund will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, including the maximum potential amounts owed by a fund at February 29, 2020, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. The recourse TOB Trusts are identified in the Schedules of Investments including the maximum potential amounts owed by a fund at February 29, 2020.

 

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Trusts engage in various portfolio investment strategies using derivative contracts both to increase the returns of the Trusts and/or to manage their exposure to certain risks such as credit risk, equity risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk or other risks (e.g., inflation risk). Derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure are included in the Schedules of Investments. These contracts may be transacted on an exchange or over-the-counter (“OTC”).

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk), and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are agreements between the Trusts and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Trusts are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited, if any, is shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Trusts agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

 

 

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6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory: Each Trust entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Manager, the Trusts’ investment adviser and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”), to provide investment advisory and administrative services. The Manager is responsible for the management of each Trust’s portfolio and provides the personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Trust.

For such services, each Trust, except for MHE and MHN, pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to a percentage of each Trust’s average weekly managed assets. For such services, MHE and MHN each pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to a percentage of each Trust’s average daily net assets. The Trusts pay their respective fees based on the following annual rates:

 

     BZM      MHE      MHN      BQH      BSE      BFY      BHV  

Investment advisory fees

    0.65      0.50      0.55      0.65      0.55      0.55      0.65

For purposes of calculating these fees, “net assets” mean the total assets of the Trust minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB Trusts and the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred shares). It is understood that the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred stock (other than accumulated dividends) and TOB Trusts is not considered a liability in determining a Trust’s NAV. For purposes of calculating these fees, “managed assets” are determined as total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) less the sum of its accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes).

Expense Limitations, Waivers and Reimbursements: With respect to BZM, BQH and BHV, the Manager voluntarily agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit expenses, excluding interest expense, dividend expense, tax expense, acquired fund fees and expenses, and certain other trust expenses, which constitute extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of each Trust’s business (“expense limitation”). The expense limitations as a percentage of average weekly managed assets are as follows:

 

     BZM      BQH      BHV  

Fee Waived

    0.05      0.10      0.13

This amount is included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the fees waived were as follows:

 

     BZM      BQH      BHV  

Amounts Waived

  $ 12,744      $ 37,863      $ 27,062  

The Manager, for MHN, voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fee on the proceeds of the Preferred Shares and TOB Trusts that exceed 35% of total assets minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB Trusts and the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred shares). The voluntary waiver may be reduced or discontinued at any time without notice. This amount is included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the fees waived were $130,208.

The Manager contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Trust pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds (the “affiliated money market fund waiver”) through June 30, 2021. The contractual agreement may be terminated upon 90 days’ notice by a majority of the Independent Trustees, or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Trust. Prior to December 1, 2019, this waiver was voluntary. These amounts are included in fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the amounts waived were as follows:

 

     BZM      MHE      MHN      BQH      BSE      BFY      BHV  

Amounts Waived

  $ 402      $ 429      $ 355      $ 49      $ 21      $ 111      $ 233  

The Manager contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fee with respect to any portion of each Trust’s assets invested in affiliated equity and fixed-income mutual funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds that have a contractual management fee through June 30, 2020. The agreement can be renewed for annual periods thereafter, and may be terminated on 90 days’ notice, each subject to approval by a majority of a Trust’s Independent Trustees. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, there were no fees waived by the Manager.

Trustees and Officers: Certain trustees and/or officers of the Trusts are directors and/or officers of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Trusts reimburse the Manager for a portion of the compensation paid to the Trusts’ Chief Compliance Officer, which is included in Trustees and Officer in the Statements of Operations.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, were as follows:

 

     BZM      MHE      MHN      BQH      BSE      BFY      BHV  

Purchases

  $ 1,702,513      $ 5,327,474      $ 27,747,516      $ 7,519,324      $ 11,014,341      $ 9,518,433      $ 3,767,815  

Sales

    1,812,890        5,920,000        20,151,274        7,860,552        8,326,831        7,818,077        3,133,438  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (unaudited) (continued)

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

It is each Trust’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Each Trust files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on each Trust’s U.S. federal tax returns generally remains open for each of the four years ended August 31, 2019. The statutes of limitations on each Trust’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Trusts as of February 29, 2020, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Trusts’ financial statements.

As of August 31, 2019, the Trusts had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:

 

     BZM      MHE      MHN      BQH      BSE      BFY      BHV  
    $ 393,910      $ 556,044      $ 21,121,810      $ 1,479,569      $ 2,664,149      $ 2,262,685      $ 684,230  

As of February 29, 2020, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

     BZM     MHE     MHN     BQH     BSE     BFY     BHV  

Tax Cost

  $ 44,794,546     $ 46,711,720     $ 651,608,073     $ 59,333,948     $ 127,192,732     $ 112,190,011     $ 33,498,723  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation

  $ 3,955,009     $ 5,436,186     $ 75,361,523     $ 8,917,664     $ 15,289,593     $ 13,484,889     $ 3,309,355  

Gross unrealized depreciation

    (46,575     (57,958     (953,737     (92,922     (258,738     (195,369     (36,025
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 3,908,434     $ 5,378,228     $ 74,407,786     $ 8,824,742     $ 15,030,855     $ 13,289,520     $ 3,273,330  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

9.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

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.

Inventories of municipal bonds held by brokers and dealers may decrease, which would lessen their ability to make a market in these securities. Such a reduction in market making capacity could potentially decrease a Trust’s ability to buy or sell bonds. As a result, a Trust may sell a security at a lower price, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative impact on performance. If a Trust needed to sell large blocks of bonds, those sales could further reduce the bonds’ prices and impact performance.

In the normal course of business, certain Trusts invest in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject each Trust to various risks, including among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate and price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on each Trust and its investments.

Each Trust may be exposed to prepayment risk, which is the risk that borrowers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled during periods of declining interest rates, which would force each Trust to reinvest in lower yielding securities. Each Trust may also be exposed to reinvestment risk, which is the risk that income from each Trust’s portfolio will decline if each Trust invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called fixed-income securities at market interest rates that are below each Trust portfolio’s current earnings rate.

The Trusts 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 the Trusts 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 Trust.

A Trust structures and “sponsors” the TOB Trusts in which it holds TOB Residuals and has certain duties and responsibilities, which may give rise to certain additional risks including, but not limited to, compliance, securities law and operational risks.

Should short-term interest rates rise, the Trusts’ investments in the TOB Trusts may adversely affect the Trusts’ 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 Trusts’ NAVs per share.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and various federal banking and housing agencies have adopted credit risk retention rules for securitizations (the “Risk Retention Rules”). The Risk Retention Rules would require the sponsor of a TOB Trust to retain at least 5% of the credit risk of the underlying assets supporting the TOB Trust’s municipal bonds. The Risk Retention Rules may adversely affect the Trusts’ ability to engage in TOB Trust transactions or increase the costs of such transactions in certain circumstances.

TOB Trusts constitute an important component of the municipal bond market. Any modifications or changes to rules governing TOB Trusts may adversely impact the municipal market and the Trusts, including through reduced demand for and liquidity of municipal bonds and increased financing costs for municipal issuers. The ultimate impact of any potential modifications on the TOB Trust market and the overall municipal market is not yet certain.

 

 

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Each Trust may invest without limitation in illiquid or less liquid investments or investments in which no secondary market is readily available or which are otherwise illiquid, including private placement securities. A Trust may not be able to readily dispose of such investments at prices that approximate those at which the Trust could sell such investments if they were more widely traded and, as a result of such illiquidity, the Trust may have to sell other investments or engage in borrowing transactions if necessary to raise funds to meet its obligations. Limited liquidity can also affect the market price of investments, thereby adversely affecting a Trust’s net asset value and ability to make dividend distributions. Privately issued debt securities are often of below investment grade quality, frequently are unrated and present many of the same risks as investing in below investment grade public debt securities.

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. The impact of the pandemic may be short term or may last for an extended period of time.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Trusts may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions. The Trusts manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Trusts to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Trusts’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Trusts.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Trusts since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Trust does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Trusts.

Concentration Risk: Each Trust invests a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a single state or limited number of states. This may subject each Trust to the risk that economic, political or social issues impacting a particular state or group of states could have an adverse and disproportionate impact on the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Trust’s respective portfolios. Investment percentages in specific states or U.S. territories are presented in the Schedules of Investments.

As of period end, BZM and BHV invested a significant portion of their assets in securities in the health sector. MHE invested a significant portion of their assets in securities in the education sector. MHN and BHV invested a significant portion of their assets in securities in the transportation sector. Changes in economic conditions affecting such sectors would have a greater impact on the Trusts and could affect the value, income and/or liquidity of positions in such securities.

Certain Trusts invest a significant portion of their assets in fixed-income securities and/or use derivatives tied to the fixed-income markets. Changes in market interest rates or economic conditions may affect the value and/or liquidity of such investments. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Trusts may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates.

 

10.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Each Trust, except for MHN, is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Shares, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. MHN is authorized to issue 200 million shares, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. The par value for each Trust’s Common Shares is $0.001, except for MHE and MHN, which is $0.01 and $0.10, respectively. The par value for each Trust’s Preferred Shares outstanding is $0.001, except for MHE and MHN, which is $0.01 and $0.10, respectively. The Board is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued Common Shares to Preferred Shares without the 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:

 

     BZM      BHV  

Six Months Ended February 29, 2020

    488        924  

Year Ended August 31, 2019

    425        2,473  

For the six months ended February 29, 2020 and year ended August 31, 2019, shares issued and outstanding remained constant for MHN, BQH, MHE, BFY and BSE.

The Trusts participate in an open market share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”). From December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019, each Trust may repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares under the Repurchase Program, based on common shares outstanding as of the close of business on November 30, 2018, subject to certain conditions. From December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020, each Trust may repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (unaudited) (continued)

 

shares under the Repurchase Program, based on common shares outstanding as of the close of business on November 30, 2019, subject to certain conditions. There is no assurance that the Trusts will purchase shares in any particular amounts. For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the Trusts did not repurchase any shares.

Preferred Shares

A Trust’s Preferred Shares rank prior to its Common Shares as to the payment of dividends by the Trust and distribution of assets upon dissolution or liquidation of the Trust. The 1940 Act prohibits the declaration of any dividend on Common Shares or the repurchase of Common Shares if the Trust fails to maintain asset coverage of at least 200% of the liquidation preference of the its outstanding Preferred Shares. In addition, pursuant to the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments, a Trust is restricted from declaring and paying dividends on classes of shares ranking junior to or on parity with its Preferred Shares or repurchasing such shares if the Trust fails to declare and pay dividends on the Preferred Shares, redeem any Preferred Shares required to be redeemed under the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or comply with the basic maintenance amount requirement of the ratings agencies rating the Preferred Shares.

Holders of Preferred Shares have voting rights equal to the voting rights of holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) and vote together with holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) as a single class on certain matters. Holders of Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to (i) elect two members of the Board, (ii) elect the full Board if dividends on the Preferred Shares are not paid for a period of two years and (iii) a separate class vote to amend the Preferred Share governing documents. In addition, the 1940 Act requires the approval of the holders of a majority of any outstanding Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class, to (a) adopt any plan of reorganization that would adversely affect the Preferred Shares, (b) change a Trust’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

BZM, MHE, MHN, BQH, BSE, BFY and BHV (for purposes of this section, a “VRDP Trust”), have issued Series W-7 VRDP Shares, $100,000 liquidation preference per share, in one or more privately negotiated offerings to qualified institutional buyers as defined pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The VRDP Shares include a liquidity feature and may be subject to a special rate period. As of period end, the VRDP Shares outstanding were as follows:

 

     Issue
Date
     Shares
Issued
     Aggregate
Principal
     Maturity
Date
 

BZM

    06/14/12        160      $ 16,000,000        07/01/42  

MHE

    06/14/12        185        18,500,000        07/01/42  

MHN

    06/30/11        2,436        243,600,000        07/01/41  

BQH

    11/29/12        221        22,100,000        10/01/41  

BSE

    11/29/12        405        40,500,000        10/01/41  

BFY

    11/29/12        444        44,400,000        10/01/41  

BHV

    06/14/12        116        11,600,000        07/01/42  

Redemption Terms: A VRDP Trust is required to redeem its VRDP Shares on the maturity date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. Six months prior to the maturity date, a VRDP Trust is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Trust’s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, a VRDP Trust is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VRDP Shares if it fails to comply with certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.

Subject to certain conditions, the VRDP Shares may also be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of a VRDP Trust. The redemption price per VRDP Share is equal to the liquidation preference per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends.

Liquidity Feature: VRDP Shares are subject to a fee agreement between the VRDP Trust and the liquidity provider that requires a per annum liquidity fee and, in some cases, an upfront or initial commitment fee, payable to the liquidity provider. These fees, if applicable, are shown as liquidity fees in the Statements of Operations. As of period end, the fee agreement is set to expire, unless renewed or terminated in advance, as follows:

 

     BZM      MHE      MHN      BQH      BSE      BFY      BHV  

Expiration Date

    07/03/20        07/02/20        04/15/21        04/15/21        04/15/21        04/15/21        07/03/20  

The VRDP Shares are also subject to a purchase agreement in connection with the liquidity feature. In the event a purchase agreement is not renewed or is terminated in advance, and the VRDP Shares do not become subject to a purchase 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 purchase agreement. In the event of such mandatory purchase, a VRDP Trust is required to redeem the VRDP Shares six months after the purchase date. Immediately after such mandatory purchase, the VRDP Trust is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with its custodian to fund the redemption. There is no assurance that a VRDP Trust will replace such redeemed VRDP Shares with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage.

Remarketing: A VRDP Trust may incur remarketing fees on the aggregate principal amount of all its VRDP Shares, which, if any, are included in remarketing fees on Preferred Shares in the Statements of Operations. During any special rate period (as described below), a VRDP Trust may incur nominal or no remarketing fees.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (unaudited) (continued)

 

Ratings: As of period end, the VRDP Shares were assigned the following ratings:

 

    

Moody’s

Long-term

Rating

    

Fitch

Long-term

Rating

    

Moody’s

Short-term

Rating

    

Fitch

Short-term

Rating

 

BZM

    Aa2        AAA        P1        F1  

MHE

    Aa2        AAA        N/A        N/A  

MHN

    Aa2        AAA        N/A        N/A  

BQH

    Aa2        AAA        N/A        N/A  

BSE

    Aa2        AAA        N/A        N/A  

BFY

    Aa2        AAA        N/A        N/A  

BHV

    Aa2        AAA        P1        F1  

Any short-term ratings on 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 and Fitch. 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.

Special Rate Period: A VRDP Trust may commence a “special rate period” with respect to its VRDP Shares, during which the VRDP Shares will not be subject to any remarketing and the dividend rate will be based on a predetermined methodology. During a special rate period, short-term ratings on VRDP Shares are withdrawn.

As of six months ended February 29, 2020, the following VRDP Trusts have commenced or are set to commence a special rate period:

 

     Commencement
Date
     Termination
Date
 

MHE

    06/14/2012        06/17/2020  

BQH

    10/22/2015        04/15/2021  

BSE

    10/22/2015        04/15/2021  

BFY

    10/22/2015        04/15/2021  

MHN

    04/17/2014        04/15/2021  

Prior to the expiration date, the VRDP Trust and the VRDP Shares holder may mutually agree to extend the special rate period. If a special rate period is not extended, the VRDP Shares will revert to remarketable securities upon the termination of the special rate period and will be remarketed and available for purchase by qualified institutional investors.

During the special rate period: (i) the liquidity and fee agreements remain in effect, (ii) VRDP Shares remain subject to mandatory redemption by the VRDP Trust on the maturity date, (iii) VRDP Shares will not be remarketed or subject to optional or mandatory tender events, (iv) the VRDP Trust is required to comply with the same asset coverage, basic maintenance amount and leverage requirements for the VRDP Shares as is required when the VRDP Shares are not in a special rate period, (v) the VRDP Trust will pay dividends monthly based on the sum of an agreed upon reference rate and a percentage per annum based on the long-term ratings assigned to the VRDP Shares and (vi) the VRDP Trust will pay nominal or no fees to the liquidity provider and remarketing agent.

If BZM, MHE or BHV redeems its VRDP Shares prior to end of the special rate period and the VRDP Shares have long-term ratings above A1/A+ and its equivalent by all ratings agencies then rating the VRDP Shares, then such redemption may be 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 comply with minimum asset coverage requirements.

Dividends: Except during the Special Rate Period as described above, 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. 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 based upon either short-term rating. 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.

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, the annualized dividend rate for the VRDP Shares were as follows:

 

     BZM      MHE      MHN      BQH      BSE      BFY      BHV  

Rate

    1.31      1.91      2.04      2.02      2.02      2.02      1.31

For the six months ended February 29, 2020, VRDP Shares issued and outstanding of each Trust remained constant.

Offering Costs: The Trusts incurred costs in connection with the issuance of VRDP Shares, which were recorded as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability and will be amortized over the life of the VRDP Shares with the exception of any upfront fees paid by a VRDP Trust to the liquidity provider which, if any, were amortized over the life of the liquidity agreement. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations.

Financial Reporting: The VRDP Shares are considered debt of the issuer; therefore, the liquidation preference, which approximates fair value of the VRDP Shares, is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities net of deferred offering costs. 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

 

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      79  


Notes to Financial Statements  (unaudited) (continued)

 

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. Dividends and amortization of deferred offering costs on VRDP Shares are included in interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations:

 

     Dividends
Accrued
    

Deferred

Offering

Costs

Amortization

 

BZM

  $ 105,077      $ 1,514  

MHE

    176,768        3,899  

MHN

    2,483,627        7,700  

BQH

    223,328        2,909  

BSE

    409,266        3,116  

BFY

    448,677        3,157  

BHV

    76,181        1,289  

 

11.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Trusts’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were issued and the following items were noted:

The Trusts declared and paid distributions to Common Shareholders and Preferred Shareholders as follows:

 

     Common Dividend
Per Share
           Preferred Shares (c)  
     Paid (a)      Declared (b)            Shares      Series      Declared  

BZM

  $ 0.039500      $ 0.039500         VRDP        W-7      $ 43,694  

MHE

    0.040000        0.040000         VRDP        W-7        54,898  

MHN

    0.044500        0.044500         VRDP        W-7        746,907  

BQH

    0.048000        0.048000         VRDP        W-7        27,394  

BSE

    0.040500        0.040500         VRDP        W-7        50,202  

BFY

    0.050500        0.050500         VRDP        W-7        55,036  

BHV

    0.045500        0.045500               VRDP        W-7        31,678  

 

  (a) 

Net investment income dividend paid on April 1, 2020 to Common Shareholders of record on March 16, 2020.

 
  (b) 

Net investment income dividend declared on April 1, 2020, payable to Common Shareholders of record on April 15, 2020.

 
  (c) 

Dividends declared for period March 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020.

 

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information

 

Richard E. Cavanagh, Co-Chair of the Board and Trustee

Karen P. Robards, Co-Chair of the Board and Trustee

Michael J. Castellano, Trustee

Cynthia L. Egan, Trustee

Frank J. Fabozzi, Trustee

R. Glenn Hubbard, Trustee

W. Carl Kester, Trustee

Catherine A. Lynch, Trustee

Robert Fairbairn, Trustee

John M. Perlowski, Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Diorio, Vice President

Neal J. Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

Jay M. Fife, Treasurer

Charles Park, Chief Compliance Officer

Janey Ahn, Secretary

 

Effective February 19, 2020, Henry Gabbay resigned as a Trustee of the Trusts.

 

Investment Adviser

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Wilmington, DE 19809

Accounting Agent and Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Boston, MA 02111

Transfer Agent

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Canton, MA 02021

VRDP Tender and Paying Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon

New York, NY 10289

VRDP Remarketing Agent

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.(a)

New York, NY 10179

BofA Securities, Inc.(b)

New York, NY 10036

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC(c)

Charlotte, NC 28202

VRDP Liquidity Providers

Citibank, N.A.(a)

New York, NY 10179

BofA Securities, Inc.(b)

New York, NY 10036

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.(c)

San Francisco, CA 94104

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, MA 02116

Legal Counsel

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

New York, NY 10019

Address of the Trusts

100 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

 

 

(a) 

For BZM and BHV.

(b) 

For MHN, BQH, BSE and BFY.

(c) 

For MHE.

 

 

TRUSTEE AND OFFICER INFORMATION      81  


Additional Information

 

Trust Certification

The Trusts are listed for trading on the NYSE and have filed with the NYSE their annual chief executive officer certification regarding compliance with the NYSE’s listing standards. The Trusts filed with the SEC the certification of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Dividend Policy

Each Trust’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 distributions, the Trusts 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 distributions paid by the Trusts for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Trusts during such month. The Trusts’ current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed as accumulated earnings (loss) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report.

General Information

The Trusts do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Trusts’ shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of each Trust has not been updated after completion of the respective Trust’s offerings and the information contained in each Trust’s Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated.

During the period, there were no material changes in the Trusts’ investment objectives or policies or to the Trusts’ charters or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control of the Trusts that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Trusts. There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trusts’ portfolios.

Effective March 24, 2020, MHN may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. The use of reverse repurchase agreements may generate taxable income for MHN and may increase the amount of ordinary income distributions paid to shareholders.

In accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Trust may from time to time purchase shares of its common stock in the open market or in private transactions.

Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports, current net asset value and other information regarding the Trusts may be found on BlackRock’s website, which can be accessed at blackrock.com. Any reference to BlackRock’s website in this report is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual shareholder reports by enrolling in the electronic delivery program. Electronic copies of shareholder reports are available on BlackRock’s website.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisers, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisers, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Householding

The Trusts will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, 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 Trusts at (800) 882-0052.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Trusts file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, filed such information on Form N-Q. The Trusts’ Forms N-PORT and N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Trusts’ 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 Trusts use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available upon request and without charge (1) by calling (800) 882-0052; (2) at blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information about how the Trusts voted proxies relating to securities held in the Trusts’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at blackrock.com; or by calling (800) 882-0052; and (2) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

 

 

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Additional Information  (continued)

 

Availability of Trust Updates

BlackRock will update performance and certain other data for the Trusts on a monthly basis on its website in the “Closed-end Funds” section of blackrock.com as well as certain other material information as necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Trusts. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts 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.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION      83  


Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations
AGC    Assured Guarantee 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
EDA    Economic Development Authority
EDC    Economic Development Corp.
FHA    Federal Housing Administration
GO    General Obligation Bonds
HDA    Housing Development Authority
HFA    Housing Finance Agency
HRB    Housing Revenue Bonds
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
M/F    Multi-Family
NPFGC    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PILOT    Payment in Lieu of Taxes
RB    Revenue Bonds
S/F    Single-Family
SONYMA    State of New York Mortgage Agency
S&P    Standard & Poor’s
 

 

 

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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 New York Municipal Income Trust II

By: /s/ John M. Perlowski

John M. Perlowski

Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II

Date: May 4, 2020

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 New York Municipal Income Trust II

Date: May 4, 2020

By: /s/ Neal J. Andrews

Neal J. Andrews

Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II

Date: May 4, 2020

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