0001193125-23-203992.txt : 20230901 0001193125-23-203992.hdr.sgml : 20230901 20230804171132 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-23-203992 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: CORRESP PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20230804 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK LIQUIDITY FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000097098 IRS NUMBER: 520983343 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK PROVIDENT INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010126 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PROVIDENT INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990521 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TEMPORARY INVESTMENT FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK FUNDS VII, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000202741 IRS NUMBER: 132866632 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK ASIAN DRAGON FUND, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20171031 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK PACIFIC FUND, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061002 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH PACIFIC FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Series Fund, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000319108 IRS NUMBER: 133051800 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FAM Series Fund, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050720 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH SERIES FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000229 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000355916 IRS NUMBER: 133093080 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FAM Variable Series Funds, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050720 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH VARIABLE SERIES FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000832327 IRS NUMBER: 133463349 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20121009 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930309 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKSTONE INCOME TRUST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000834237 IRS NUMBER: 222937779 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890706 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000835620 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK WORLD INCOME FUND, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061002 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH WORLD INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WORLD INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19910916 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNIVEST FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000835948 IRS NUMBER: 222919170 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNIVEST FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061026 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUNIVEST FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUNIPLUS FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880913 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000844779 IRS NUMBER: 510318674 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: COMPASS CAPITAL FUNDS\ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19961114 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PNC FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NCP FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890511 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK EMERGING MARKETS FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000849402 IRS NUMBER: 222986118 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20080317 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK DEVELOPING CAPITAL MARKETS FUND, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061002 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH DEVELOPING CAPITAL MARKETS FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK LATIN AMERICA FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000877151 IRS NUMBER: 223122997 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH LATIN AMERICA FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920717 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Funds III CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000893818 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 400 HOWARD STREET CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94105 BUSINESS PHONE: 8006439691 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 400 HOWARD STREET CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94105 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060201 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990804 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MASTERWORKS FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960607 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS NEW YORK QUALITY FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001038186 IRS NUMBER: 223536490 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS NEW YORK IQUALITY FUND, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20101109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS NEW YORK INSURED FUND, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070611 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUNIHOLDINGS NEW YORK INSURED FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970519 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051003 IRS NUMBER: 223564108 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070611 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DEBT STRATEGIES FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030428 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DEBT STRATEGIES FUND II INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19971208 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001160864 IRS NUMBER: 522346891 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001169034 IRS NUMBER: 383645607 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001176194 IRS NUMBER: 010722216 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME QUALITY TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001181187 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020904 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST III DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020819 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001222401 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND VI, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20120920 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND VI INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061018 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND VI INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030917 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001233681 IRS NUMBER: 200096695 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-227 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK LTD DURATION INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030611 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MANAGED DURATION INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030529 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001259708 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061020 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030813 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK ENHANCED CAPITAL & INCOME FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001278895 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK ENHANCED CAPITAL & INCOME FUND, INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070521 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CAPITAL & INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061018 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CAPITAL & INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040205 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001287480 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809-3700 BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 882-0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809-3700 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK GLOBAL FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040528 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK VARIABLE RATE & INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040416 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Energy & Resources Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001306550 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Global Energy & Resources Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041020 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Health Sciences Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001314966 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: (888) 825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001320375 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050310 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Unconstrained Equity Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001324285 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0418 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Long-Horizon Equity Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20121015 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK LONG-HORIZON EQUITY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20121015 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061002 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001332283 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Enhanced Dividend Achievers Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050706 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001336050 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Enhanced Government Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20051027 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Enhanced Government Income Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050812 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001379384 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST IV DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20091113 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK PREFERRED & EQUITY ADVANTAGE TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070629 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Preferred & Equity Advantage Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061115 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001393299 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock International Growth & Income Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070314 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Funds II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001398078 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Fixed Income Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070501 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001506289 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 1-800-882-0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001528988 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809-3700 BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 882-0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809-3700 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20110830 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001562818 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809-3700 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-882-0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809-3700 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Fixed Income Strategic Opportunities DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20121126 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Science & Technology Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001616678 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 302-797-2000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001715468 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 882-0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Fixed Income Value Opportunities II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20171102 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust Series I DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20170824 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Variable Series Funds II, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001738072 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Series Fund II, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001738073 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Funds V CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001738078 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001741600 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 882-0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001768666 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800 882 0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Science & Technology Trust II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20190227 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Science & technology Trust II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20190221 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001785971 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800 882 0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20190820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001809541 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800 882 0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20200414 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Innovation & Growth Term Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001836057 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19808 BUSINESS PHONE: 800 882 0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19808 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Innovation & Growth Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20201210 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001864843 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 882-0052 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20210527 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK SUSTAINABLE BALANCED FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000110055 IRS NUMBER: 132757134 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 08536 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 08536 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK BALANCED CAPITAL FUND, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061002 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH BALANCED CAPITAL FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20051214 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERRILL LYNCH BALANCE CAPITAL FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000831 CORRESP 1 filename1.htm SEC Comment Response Letter
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787 Seventh Avenue

New York, NY 10019-6099

Tel: 212 728 8000

Fax: 212 728 8111

 

August 4, 2023

Mr. David Manion

Division of Investment Management

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549    

 

Re:

Annual Reports of the Funds Listed on Appendix A                        

Dear Mr. Manion:

On behalf of the funds set forth in Appendix A (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), this letter responds to comments provided by the staff of the Division of Investment Management (the “Staff”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) to the undersigned and Eli Schwartz of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP by telephone on July 5, 2023 regarding the Annual Reports to Shareholders on Form N-CSR (each, an “Annual Report”) and the Annual Report for Registered Investment Companies on Form N-CEN (each, a “Form N-CEN” and together with the Annual Reports, the “Reports”) of each Fund for the fiscal year ended as of the date specified for such Fund in Appendix A.

For your convenience, the substance of the Staff’s comments has been restated below. We have discussed the Staff’s comments with representatives of the Funds. Each Fund’s joint or individual responses to each comment, as applicable, are set out immediately under the restated comment. Please note that we have not independently verified information provided by the Funds. Unless otherwise indicated, defined terms used herein have the meanings set forth in the relevant Report(s).

Comment No. 1:        Please discuss generally the reason(s) for the amendments to Form N-CEN filed by certain Funds on May 4, 2023. For future amendments to Form N-CEN, please include the reason(s) for the amendment in a cover letter to the filing or an explanatory note in the filing.

Response:                  The aforementioned amendments to Form N-CEN were filed to update certain performance related information in Item C.3.ii and Item C.3.iii. The Funds will include the reason(s) for future amendments to Form N-CEN in a cover letter to the filing or in an explanatory note in the filing.

 

BRUSSELS    CHICAGO    FRANKFURT     HOUSTON    LONDON    LOS ANGELES    MILAN

NEW YORK    PALO ALTO    PARIS    ROME    SAN FRANCISCO    WASHINGTON

Comment No. 2:         BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.’s portfolio turnover has increased significantly over the prior two fiscal years based on historic trends. Please discuss generally the factors that have led to this increase. For the Funds’ future shareholder reports, please consider discussing the impact of significant changes in portfolio turnover on the Fund’s performance in the Management’s Discussion of Financial Performance.

Response:                 Significant volatility in interest rates and fixed income markets more broadly during the last two fiscal years resulted in higher portfolio turnover within BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. During the last two fiscal years, the Fund increased its mortgage-backed securities exposure to take advantage of mortgage valuations. The rise in mortgage-backed securities exposure combined with rolling of new “to-be-announced” contracts factored into the increase in portfolio turnover. The Funds will consider including a discussion of the impact of significant changes in portfolio turnover on a Fund’s performance in the Management’s Discussion of Financial Performance in future shareholder reports.

Comment No. 3:        In response to Item C.7.n.i of BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio’s Form N-CEN filed on March 13, 2023, the Fund responded affirmatively that it was excepted from Rule 18f-4 as a limited derivatives user. In addition, in response to Item C.7.n.ii, the Fund responded affirmatively that it was a leveraged/inverse fund excepted from the requirements to comply with limit on fund leverage in Rule 18f-4. The Staff notes that the Fund had reverse repurchase agreements open at December 31, 2022 that were greater than 10% of net assets and the average notional value of the Fund’s derivatives also exceeded 10% of net assets.

 

  (a)

How does the Fund meet the exception requirements under 18f-4 as a limited derivatives user give the volume of its derivatives at period end?

  (b)

For the purposes of Rule 18f-4, are reverse repurchase agreements considered derivatives?

  (c)

How does the Fund meet the requirements of an leveraged/inverse fund?

  (d)

How does the Fund meet the exception to the requirements to limit fund leverage risk in Rule 18f-4(c)(5)?

Response:              The Fund notes that it filed an amended Form N-CEN on June 16, 2023 to correct the responses to Item C.7.n by removing the affirmative responses to Items C.7.n.i and C.7.n.ii and instead responding affirmatively to Items C.7.n.iii and C.7.n.vi. As indicated in the response to Item C.7.n.iii in the Fund’s amended Form N-CEN filing, the Fund did not treat reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions as derivatives for purposes of Rule 18f-4 during the fiscal year covered by the Form N-CEN.

Comment No. 4:     BlackRock Exchange Portfolio’s current policy is to retain long-term capital gains and pay excise tax at current federal tax rates, for which the Fund has accrued expenses. For future financial statements, please consider additional disclosure on how the estimate for this accrual is determined, including the rates and other items which are a part of this estimate.

Response:              BlackRock will consider adding the requested disclosure regarding the estimates for the Fund’s accrued federal income taxes in future financial statements.

 

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Comment No. 5:         For certain Funds (for example, BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund, BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust), the Staff would expect to see a “commitments and contingencies” line item in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, even if there are none as of the date of the Statement. In addition, when Funds have equity commitments, they should disclose the nature and risks of such equity commitments in the Notes to Financial Statements, as required by ASC 820-10-50-6A. Please address these comments in future shareholder reports, as applicable.

Response:                  When applicable, BlackRock will add a “commitments and contingencies” line item to the Statements of Assets and Liabilities in future shareholder reports and include disclosure regarding the nature and risks of such equity commitments in the Notes to Financial Statements.

Comment No. 6:         The Staff notes that the gross and net expense ratios for Class I and II shares of BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund increased as compared to the prior fiscal year, whereas the Fund’s Class III shares’ gross expense ratio decreased and its net expense ratio increased as compared to the prior fiscal year. Please explain the reasons for the increases and the reason why Class III shares’ gross expense ratio decreased while all other expense ratios increased.

Response:                 In 2022, BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund experienced a 60% decrease in average net assets which was primarily due to a 94% decrease in Class III assets. The reduction of assets resulted in an increase of fund level expenses, including the fund’s advisory fee due to its tiered breakpoint schedule, resulting in increased gross and net expense ratios for Class I and Class II shares of the Fund. The decrease in Class III shares’ gross expense ratio was due to a decrease in the asset-based, class-specific transfer agent fees for Class III. This amount was offset by the decrease in class-level expenses eligible to be waived, which resulted in an increase in the Class III shares’ net expense ratio as compared to the prior fiscal period.

Comment No. 7:     For certain Funds that have fully consolidated subsidiaries for reporting purposes, the internal control reports of the Funds’ auditors filed with Form N-CEN do not refer to consolidated financial statements. For future internal control reports, when applicable, please include references to consolidated financial statements.

Response:               We have discussed this comment with our independent auditors and have confirmed that references to consolidated financial statements will be included in future internal control reports for applicable Funds.

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Please do not hesitate to contact me at (212) 728-8955 if you have comments or if you require additional information regarding the Reports.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Bissie K. Bonner

Bissie K. Bonner

 

cc:

Jessica Holly, Esq.

Bomi Lee, Esq.

Elliot J. Gluck, Esq.

Jesse Kean, Esq.

 

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Appendix A

 

Funds    File No.    Fiscal Year-End
of Report

BlackRock Liquidity Funds

        811-02354          

BlackRock Liquid Federal Trust Fund

         10/31/2022

California Money Fund

         10/31/2022

FedFund

         10/31/2022

MuniCash

         10/31/2022

New York Money Fund

         10/31/2022

TempCash

         10/31/2022

TempFund

         10/31/2022

T-Fund

         10/31/2022

Treasury Trust Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock Sustainable Balanced Fund, Inc.

    811-02405    5/31/2022

BlackRock Funds VII, Inc.

    811-02661    4/30/2022

BlackRock Series Fund, Inc.

    811-03091     

BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Portfolio

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Global Allocation Portfolio

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Government Money Market Portfolio

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Sustainable Balanced Portfolio

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc.

    811-03290     

BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Value V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

 

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Funds    File No.    Fiscal Year-End
of Report

BlackRock Basic Value V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Capital Appreciation V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Equity Dividend V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Government Money Market V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock International Index V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock International V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Managed Volatility V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock S&P 500 Index V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

        811-05542         12/31/2022

BlackRock Global Allocation Fund, Inc.

    811-05576    4/30/2022

BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund, Inc.

    811-05603    12/31/2022

BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.

    811-05611    7/31/2022

BlackRock Funds

    811-05742     

BlackRock Advantage Emerging Markets Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund

         5/31/2022

BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock Defensive Advantage International Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock Defensive Advantage U.S. Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock Exchange Portfolio

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock Global Impact Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock International Impact Fund

         4/30/2022

 

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Funds    File No.    Fiscal Year-End
of Report

BlackRock Real Estate Securities Fund

         1/31/2023

BlackRock Short Obligations Fund

         7/31/2022

BlackRock Sustainable Advantage Emerging Markets Equity Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock Sustainable Advantage International Equity Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock Tactical Opportunities Fund

         4/30/2022

BlackRock Total Factor Fund

         7/31/2022

BlackRock U.S. Impact Fund

         4/30/2022

iShares Developed Real Estate Index Fund

         1/31/2023

iShares Russell Mid-Cap Index Fund

         7/31/2022

iShares Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund

         7/31/2022

iShares Total U.S. Stock Market Index Fund

         7/31/2022

BlackRock Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

        811-05723         4/30/2022

BlackRock Latin America Fund, Inc.

    811-06349    4/30/2022

BlackRock Funds III

    811-07332     

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2025 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2030 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2035 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2050 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2055 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2060 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2065 Fund

         10/31/2022

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index Retirement Fund

         10/31/2022

iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Fund

         12/31/2022

 

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Funds    File No.    Fiscal Year-End
of Report

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.

    811-08217    7/31/2022

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

    811-08603    12/31/2022

BlackRock Core Bond Trust

    811-10543    12/31/2022

BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust

    811-21053    7/31/2022

BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II

    811-21126    7/31/2022

BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust

    811-21178    7/31/2022

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.

    811-21318    12/31/2022

BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust

    811-21349    12/31/2022

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.

    811-21413    12/31/2022

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.

    811-21506    12/31/2022

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust

    811-21566    12/31/2022

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust

        811-21656         12/31/2022

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust

    811-21702    12/31/2022

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust

    811-21729    12/31/2022

BlackRock Unconstrained Equity Fund

    811-21759    10/31/2022

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust

    811-21784    12/31/2022

BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.

    811-21793    12/31/2022

BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust

    811-21972    12/31/2022

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

    811-22032    12/31/2022

BlackRock Funds II

    811-22061     

BlackRock 20/80 Target Allocation Fund

         9/30/2022

BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund

         9/30/2022

BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation Fund

         9/30/2022

BlackRock 80/20 Target Allocation Fund

         9/30/2022

BlackRock Dynamic High Income Portfolio

         7/31/2022

 

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Funds    File No.    Fiscal Year-End
of Report

BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio

         7/31/2022

BlackRock Retirement Income 2030 Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Retirement Income 2040 Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust

    811-22501    12/31/2022

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust

    811-22606    12/31/2022

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust

    811-22774    10/31/2022

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

    811-22991    12/31/2022

BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust

    811-23285    12/31/2022

BlackRock Variable Series Funds II, Inc.

        811-23346          

BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Total Return V.I. Fund

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Series Fund II, Inc.

    811-23345     

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio

         12/31/2022

BlackRock Funds V

    811-23339     

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Portfolio

         8/31/2022

BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio

         12/31/2022
BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust II    811-23357    12/31/2022
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (formerly, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II)    811-23428    12/31/2022
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (formerly, BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II)    811-23466    12/31/2022
BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (formerly, BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust)    811-23564    12/31/2022
BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (formerly, BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust)    811-23625    12/31/2022
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (formerly, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust)    811-23701    12/31/2022

 

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