UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22603
Name of Fund: BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (Formerly BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust (BTT)
Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809
Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (Formerly BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust), 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4
Date of fiscal year end: 07/31/2016
Date of reporting period: 01/31/2016
Item 1 Report to Stockholders
JANUARY 31, 2016
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)
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BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)
BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO)
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)
BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust (BTT)
BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)
Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee |
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The Markets in Review |
Dear Shareholder,
Diverging monetary policies and shifting economic outlooks across regions have been the overarching themes driving financial markets over the past couple of years. With U.S. growth outpacing the global economic recovery while inflationary pressures remained low, investors spent most of 2015 anticipating a short-term rate hike from the Federal Reserve (Fed), which ultimately came to fruition in December. In contrast, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan moved to a more accommodative stance over the year. In this environment, the U.S. dollar strengthened considerably, causing profit challenges for U.S. exporters and high levels of volatility in emerging market currencies and commodities.
Market volatility broadly increased in the latter part of 2015 and continued into 2016 given a collapse in oil prices and decelerating growth in China, while global growth and inflation failed to pick up. Oil prices were driven lower due to excess supply while the worlds largest oil producers had yet to negotiate a deal that would stabilize oil prices. In China, slower economic growth combined with a depreciating yuan and declining confidence in the countrys policymakers stoked worries about the potential impact to the broader global economy. After a long period in which global central bank policies had significant influence on investor sentiment and hence the direction of financial markets, in recent months, the underperformance of markets in Europe and Japan where central banks had taken aggressive measures to stimulate growth and stabilize their currencies highlighted the possibility that central banks could be losing their effectiveness.
In this environment, higher quality assets such as municipal bonds, U.S. Treasuries and investment grade corporate bonds outperformed risk assets including equities and high yield bonds. Large cap U.S. equities fared better than international developed and emerging markets.
At BlackRock, we believe investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes and be prepared to move freely as market conditions change over time. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit blackrock.com for further insight about investing in todays markets.
Sincerely,
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Total Returns as of January 31, 2016 | ||||||||
6-month | 12-month | |||||||
U.S. large cap equities |
(6.77 | )% | (0.67 | )% | ||||
U.S. small cap equities |
(15.80 | ) | (9.92 | ) | ||||
International equities |
(14.58 | ) | (8.43 | ) | ||||
Emerging market equities |
(16.96 | ) | (20.91 | ) | ||||
3-month Treasury bills Bill Index) |
0.05 | 0.05 | ||||||
U.S. Treasury securities |
3.36 | (0.41 | ) | |||||
U.S. investment-grade bonds |
1.33 | (0.16 | ) | |||||
Tax-exempt municipal |
3.67 | 2.66 | ||||||
U.S. high yield bonds |
(7.75 | ) | (6.58 | ) | ||||
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
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Municipal Market Overview |
For the Reporting Period Ended January 31, 2016 |
Municipal Market Conditions
Municipal bonds generated positive performance for the period, due to a favorable supply-and-demand environment. Interest rates were volatile in 2015 (bond prices rise as rates fall) leading up to a long-awaited rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) that ultimately came in December. However, ongoing reassurance from the Fed that rates would be increased gradually and would likely remain low overall resulted in strong demand for fixed income investments, with municipal bonds being one of the strongest-performing sectors. Investors favored the relative stability of municipal bonds amid bouts of volatility resulting from uneven U.S. economic data, falling oil prices, global growth concerns, geopolitical risks, and widening central bank divergence i.e., policy easing outside the United States while the Fed was posturing to commence policy tightening. During the 12 months ended January 31, 2016, municipal bond funds garnered net inflows of approximately $16 billion (based on data from the Investment Company Institute).
For the same 12-month period, total new issuance remained relatively strong from a historical perspective at $392 billion (considerably higher than the $349 billion issued in the prior 12-month period). A noteworthy portion of new supply during this period was attributable to refinancing activity (roughly 60%) as issuers took advantage of low interest rates and a flatter yield curve to reduce their borrowing costs.
S&P Municipal Bond Index |
Total Returns as of January 31, 2016 |
6 months: 3.67% |
12 months: 2.66% |
A Closer Look at Yields
From January 31, 2015 to January 31, 2016, yields on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds increased by 25 basis points (bps) from 2.50% to 2.75%, while 10-year rates fell by 1 bp from 1.72% to 1.71% and 5-year rates increased 6 bps from 0.94% to 1.00% (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). The slope of the municipal yield curve remained unchanged over the 12-month period with the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities holding steady at 209 bps as the spread between 2- and 10-year maturities flattened by 26 bps and the spread between 10- and 30-year maturities steepened by 26 bps.
During the same time period, U.S. Treasury rates increased by 50 bps on 30-year bonds, 25 bps on 10-year bonds and 14 bps on 5-year bonds. Accordingly, tax-exempt municipal bonds outperformed Treasuries, most notably in the intermediate and long-end of the curve as a result of manageable supply and robust demand. In absolute terms, the positive performance of municipal bonds was driven largely by a supply/demand imbalance within the municipal market as investors sought income and incremental yield in an environment where opportunities had become scarce. More broadly, municipal bonds benefited from the greater appeal of tax-exempt investing in light of the higher tax rates implemented in 2014. The asset class is known for its lower relative volatility and preservation of principal with an emphasis on income as tax rates rise.
Financial Conditions of Municipal Issuers
The majority of municipal credits remain strong, despite well-publicized distress among a few issuers. Four of the five states with the largest amount of debt outstanding California, New York, Texas and Florida have exhibited markedly improved credit fundamentals during the slow national recovery. However, several states with the largest unfunded pension liabilities have seen their bond prices decline noticeably and remain vulnerable to additional price deterioration. On the local level, Chicagos credit quality downgrade is an outlier relative to other cities due to its larger pension liability and inadequate funding remedies. BlackRock maintains the view that municipal bond defaults will remain minimal and in the periphery while the overall market is fundamentally sound. We continue to advocate careful credit research and believe that a thoughtful approach to structure and security selection remains imperative amid uncertainty in a modestly improving economic environment.
The opinions expressed are those of BlackRock as of January 31, 2016, and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of any individual holdings or market sectors. Investing involves risk including loss of principal. Bond values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending on market conditions. Fixed income risks include interest-rate and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in bond values. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the bond issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments. There may be less information on the financial condition of municipal issuers than for public corporations. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds. Some investors may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable.
The Standard & Poors Municipal Bond Index, a broad, market value-weighted index, seeks to measure the performance of the US municipal bond market. All bonds in the index are exempt from US federal income taxes or subject to the alternative minimum tax. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging |
Derivative Financial Instruments |
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Trust Summary as of January 31, 2016 | BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trusts (BFZ) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income and California income taxes. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and California income taxes. The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations that are investment grade quality. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information | ||
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
BFZ | |
Initial Offering Date |
July 27, 2001 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2016 ($15.94)1 |
5.44% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
11.09% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.0722 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.8664 | |
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20164 |
40% |
1 | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal and state tax rate of 50.93%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. |
3 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. |
4 | Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5. |
Performance |
Returns for the six months ended January 31, 2016 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BFZ1,2 |
11.86 | % | 4.37 | % | ||||
Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds3 |
10.81 | % | 5.97 | % |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions. |
2 | The Trusts discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. |
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| Municipal bonds performed well during the six-month period, as the combination of falling U.S. Treasury yields and improving municipal finances created healthy buying interest in the asset class. (Prices rise as yields fall). Municipals also benefited from a general flight to quality caused by the elevated volatility in the higher-risk segments of the financial markets. |
| California municipal bonds outperformed the national tax-exempt market, reflecting the improvement in state finances that resulted from the combination of austerity measures and steady revenues from a diversified economy. In addition, the market benefited from the robust demand for tax-exempt investments in a state with a high income tax. |
| The Trusts positions in longer-term bonds made a strong contribution to performance at a time in which yields fell. Its investments in AA-rated credits in the school district, transportation and health care sectors also aided performance. AA-rated bonds generally experienced rising valuations as a result of Californias improving credit profile. On a sector basis, investments in health care and utilities made the largest contributions to performance. The Trust was also helped by having a zero-weighting in Puerto Rico credits, which fell in price as the deterioration of the Commonwealths finances led it to pursue additional debt restructuring efforts. |
| Using TOBs, the Trust continued to employ leverage in order to increase income at a time in which the municipal yield curve was steep and short-term interest rates remained low. Leverage amplifies the effect of interest rate movements, which was a positive for Fund performance during the past six months, given that yields declined. |
| The Trust generally kept its position in cash and cash equivalents at a minimum level. To the degree that the Trust held reserves, these securities added little in the form of additional yield and provided no price performance in a generally positive period for the market. As a result, the Trusts cash position detracted slightly from performance. The Trust utilized ten-year U.S. Treasury futures contracts to manage exposure to a rise in interest rates, which had a slightly negative impact on performance given that the Treasury market finished with positive returns. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
1/31/16 | 7/31/15 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 15.94 | $ | 14.65 | 8.81 | % | $ | 16.14 | $ | 14.55 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 16.09 | $ | 15.84 | 1.58 | % | $ | 16.13 | $ | 15.64 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
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Trust Summary as of January 31, 2016 | BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trusts (BFO) (the Trust) investment objectives are to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax and Florida intangible personal property tax and to return $15.00 per common share (the initial offering price per share) to holders of common shares on or about December 31, 2020. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and Florida intangible personal property tax. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust actively manages the maturity of its bonds to seek to have a dollar-weighted average effective maturity approximately equal to the Trusts maturity date. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. Effective January 1, 2007, the Florida intangible personal property tax was repealed.
There is no assurance that the Trust will achieve its investment objective of returning $15.00 per share.
Trust Information | ||
Symbol on NYSE |
BFO | |
Initial Offering Date |
September 30, 2003 | |
Termination Date (on or about) |
December 31, 2020 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2016 ($15.04)1 |
2.47% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
4.36% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.031 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.372 | |
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20164 |
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1 | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. |
3 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. |
4 | Percentage is less than 1% which represents TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5. |
Performance |
Returns for the six months ended January 31, 2016 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BFO1,2 |
2.80 | % | 1.43 | % | ||||
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds3 |
7.55 | % | 5.60 | % |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions. |
2 | The Trusts discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. |
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| The Trust is scheduled to terminate on or about December 31, 2020, and it therefore holds securities that will mature close to that date. Given that longer-term bonds generally delivered the best performance, the Trusts shorter maturity profile was a disadvantage in comparison to its Lipper category peers. |
| Municipal bonds performed well during the six-month period, as the combination of falling U.S. Treasury yields and improving municipal finances created healthy buying interest in the asset class. (Prices rise as yields fall). Municipals also benefited from a general flight to quality caused by the elevated volatility in the higher-risk segments of the financial markets. |
| Floridas municipal bond market underperformed the national tax-exempt market due to its lower degree of interest-rate sensitivity, which represented a headwind for relative performance at a time of falling yields. In addition, Floridas new bond issuance exceeded the levels of the prior year during 2015, and the resulting increase in supply put downward pressure on prices. |
| The Trusts duration exposure (sensitivity to interest rate movements) contributed positively to performance as interest rates declined during the period. On a sector basis, the Trusts positions in health care issues made the most significant contribution to performance, with utilities and transportation making the second- and third-largest contributions. The Trusts exposure to zero-coupon bonds, which outperformed current-coupon bonds, also benefited returns. However, the price declines of select distressed securities detracted from performance during the period. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
1/31/16 | 7/31/15 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$15.04 | $14.82 | 1.48% | $15.10 | $14.78 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$15.40 | $15.37 | 0.20% | $15.40 | $15.23 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
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Trust Summary as of January 31, 2016 | BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trusts (BBF) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax and Florida intangible personal property tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds, the interest of which is exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and Florida intangible personal property tax. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. Due to the repeal of the Florida intangible personal property tax, in September 2008, the Board gave approval to permit the Trust the flexibility to invest in municipal obligations regardless of geographical location since municipal obligations issued by any state or municipality that provides income exempt from regular federal income tax would now satisfy the foregoing objective and policy.
On December 18, 2015, the Boards of the Trust and BlackRock Municipal Bond Investment Trust (BIE) approved the reorganization of BIE with and into the Trust, with the Trust continuing as the surviving trust after the reorganization. At a special shareholder meeting on March 21, 2016, the shareholders of the Trust approved the reorganization of BIE with and into the Trust, which is expected to be completed in May 2016.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information | ||
Symbol on NYSE |
BBF | |
Initial Offering Date |
July 27, 2001 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2016 ($14.55)1 |
5.97% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
10.55% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.072375 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.868500 | |
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20164 |
38% |
1 | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. |
3 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. |
4 | Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5. |
Performance |
Returns for the six months ended January 31, 2016 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BBF1,2 |
11.65 | % | 4.49 | % | ||||
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3 |
9.89 | % | 5.99 | % |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions. |
2 | The Trusts discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. |
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| Municipal bonds performed well during the six-month period, as the combination of falling U.S. Treasury yields and improving municipal finances created healthy buying interest in the asset class. (Prices rise as yields fall). Municipals also benefited from a general flight to quality caused by the elevated volatility in the higher-risk segments of the financial markets. |
| The Trusts overweight position in A-rated bonds, which outperformed higher-rated issues amid investors continued search for yield, made a positive contribution to performance. Holdings in longer-dated, A-rated bonds in the transportation and health care sectors made particularly strong contributions. The Trusts positions in long-term bonds, which outpaced their short-term counterparts, aided performance. Income generated in the form of coupon payments also made a meaningful contribution to the Trusts total return. |
| Using TOBs, the Trust continued to employ leverage in order to increase income. Leverage amplifies the effect of interest rate movements, which was a positive for Fund performance during the past six months, given that yields declined. |
| The Trusts positions in shorter-dated holdings, such as pre-refunded issues and bonds with very short call dates, detracted from performance. The Trusts use of U.S. Treasury futures contracts to manage interest rate risk had a slightly negative impact on performance at a time in which yields fell. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
1/31/16 | 7/31/15 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 14.55 | $ | 13.44 | 8.26 | % | $ | 14.65 | $ | 13.28 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.34 | $ | 15.14 | 1.32 | % | $ | 15.38 | $ | 14.92 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
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Trust Summary as of January 31, 2016 | BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trusts (BTT) (the Trust) investment objectives are to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax (but which may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax in certain circumstances) and to return $25.00 per common share (the initial offering price per share) to holders of common shares on or about December 31, 2030. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust actively manages the maturity of its bonds to seek to have a dollar weighted average effective maturity approximately equal to the Trusts maturity date. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
On February 25, 2016, the Board approved a proposal to change the name of the Trust from BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust to BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust. This name change became effective on March 1, 2016.
There is no assurance that the Trust will achieve its investment objective of returning $25.00 per share.
Trust Information | ||
Symbol on NYSE |
BTT | |
Initial Offering Date |
August 30, 2012 | |
Termination Date (on or about) |
December 31, 2030 | |
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2016 ($21.94)1 |
4.38% | |
Tax Equivalent Rate2 |
7.74% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.080 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.960 | |
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20164 |
35% |
1 | Current Distribution Rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See the financial highlights for the actual sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. |
3 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end. |
4 | Represents RVMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to RVMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5. |
Performance |
Returns for the six months ended January 31, 2016 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BTT1,2 |
7.90 | % | 9.09 | % | ||||
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3 |
9.89 | % | 5.99 | % |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions. |
2 | The Trusts discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. |
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| Municipal bonds performed well during the six-month period, as the combination of falling U.S. Treasury yields and improving municipal finances created healthy buying interest in the asset class. (Prices rise as yields fall). Municipals also benefited from a general flight to quality caused by the elevated volatility in the higher-risk segments of the financial markets. |
| The Trusts duration exposure (sensitivity to interest rate movements) contributed positively to performance as interest rates declined during the period. On a sector basis, the most significant contribution came from the Trusts positions in health care and transportation issues. The Trusts exposure to zero-coupon bonds, which outperformed current-coupon bonds, also benefited returns. The Trust was further helped by having a zero-weighting in Puerto Rico credits, which fell in price as the deterioration of the Commonwealths finances led it to pursue additional debt restructuring efforts. |
| Using TOBs, the Trust continued to employ leverage in order to increase income at a time in which the municipal yield curve was steep and short-term interest rates remained low. Leverage amplifies the effect of interest rate movements, which was a positive for Fund performance during the past six months, given that yields declined. |
| The Trust generally kept its position in cash and cash equivalents at a minimum level. To the degree that the Trust held reserves, these securities added little in the form of additional yield and provided no price performance in a generally positive period for the market. As a result, the Trusts cash position detracted slightly from performance. The Trust utilized ten-year U.S. Treasury futures contracts to manage exposure to a rise in interest rates, which had a slightly negative impact on performance given that the Treasury market finished with positive returns. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
1/31/16 | 7/31/15 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 21.94 | $ | 20.80 | 5.48 | % | $ | 22.25 | $ | 20.19 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 24.24 | $ | 22.73 | 6.64 | % | $ | 24.24 | $ | 22.44 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History Since Inception |
1 | Commencement of operations. |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
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Trust Summary as of January 31, 2016 | BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trusts (BNJ) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax and New Jersey gross income tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and New Jersey gross income taxes. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information | ||
Symbol on NYSE |
BNJ | |
Initial Offering Date |
July 27, 2001 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2016 ($15.13)1 |
5.96% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
11.57% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.0751 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.9012 | |
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20164 |
38% |
1 | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal and state tax rate of 48.48%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. |
3 | The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. |
4 | Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5. |
Performance |
Returns for the six months ended January 31, 2016 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BNJ1,2 |
6.77 | % | 5.69 | % | ||||
Lipper New Jersey Municipal Debt Funds3 |
5.99 | % | 6.08 | % |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions. |
2 | The Trusts discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. |
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| Municipal bonds performed well during the six-month period, as the combination of falling U.S. Treasury yields and improving municipal finances created healthy buying interest in the asset class. (Prices rise as yields fall). Municipals also benefited from a general flight to quality caused by the elevated volatility in the higher-risk segments of the financial markets. |
| New Jersey municipal bonds outperformed the national tax-exempt market during the period. The slump in the states bond market during the first half of 2015 led to a significant widening of yield spreads (the extra yield received when compared to U.S. government securities). Higher yields attracted buying interest in the state during the past six months, which helped boost prices at a time of dwindling supply. |
| The Trusts overweight position in A-rated bonds, which outperformed higher-rated issues amid investors continued search for yield, made a positive contribution to performance. Holdings in longer-dated, A-rated bonds in the state and local tax-backed, transportation and education sectors made particularly strong contributions. The Trusts positions in long-term bonds, which outpaced their short-term counterparts, also aided performance. Income generated in the form of coupon payments also made a meaningful contribution to the Trusts total return. |
| Using TOBs, the Trust continued to employ leverage in order to increase income. Leverage amplifies the effect of interest rate movements, a positive for Fund performance during the past six months, given that yields declined. |
| The Trusts positions in shorter-dated holdings, such as pre-refunded issues and bonds with very short call dates, detracted from performance. The Trusts use of U.S. Treasury futures contracts to manage interest rate risk had a slightly negative impact on performance at a time in which yields fell. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
1/31/16 | 7/31/15 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 15.13 | $ | 14.61 | 3.56 | % | $ | 15.55 | $ | 14.00 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.95 | $ | 15.55 | 2.57 | % | $ | 16.00 | $ | 15.23 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
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Trust Summary as of January 31, 2016 | BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trusts (BNY) (the Trust) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular 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 federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
No assurance can be given that the Trusts investment objective will be achieved.
Trust Information | ||
Symbol on NYSE |
BNY | |
Initial Offering Date |
July 27, 2001 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2016 ($15.93)1 |
5.20% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
10.52% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.069 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.828 | |
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 20164 |
38% |
1 | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal and state tax rate of 50.59%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields. |
3 | The monthly distribution per Common Share, declared on March 1, 2016, was decreased to $0.064 per share. The yield on closing market price, current monthly distribution per Common Share and current annualized distribution per Common Share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future. |
4 | Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5. |
Performance |
Returns for the six months ended January 31, 2016 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BNY1,2 |
12.61 | % | 6.22 | % | ||||
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds3 |
7.70 | % | 5.45 | % |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions. |
2 | The Trust moved from a discount to NAV to a premium during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. |
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| Municipal bonds performed well during the six-month period, as the combination of falling U.S. Treasury yields and improving municipal finances created healthy buying interest in the asset class. (Prices rise as yields fall). Municipals also benefited from a general flight to quality caused by the elevated volatility in the higher-risk segments of the financial markets. New York municipal bonds outperformed the national tax-exempt market, as the states healthy economy, robust overall financial position and general lack of pension-funding issues contributed to strong investor demand. |
| At a time of falling yields, the Trusts positions in longer-duration and longer-dated bonds generally provided the largest absolute returns. (Duration is a measure of interest-rate sensitivity). The Trusts positions in tax-backed (state and local), education and transportation sectors made positive contributions to performance. The Trusts exposure to lower-coupon and zero-coupon bonds, both of which outperformed, also benefited returns. The Trusts exposure to higher-yielding, lower-rated bonds in the investment grade category aided performance, as this market segment outperformed during the period. Income in the form of coupon payments, made up a meaningful portion of the Trusts total return for the period. The Trusts leverage allowed it to increase its income. |
| Using TOBs, the Trust continued to employ leverage in order to increase income. Leverage amplifies the effect of interest rate movements, a positive for Fund performance during the past six months, given that yields declined. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
1/31/16 | 7/31/15 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 15.93 | $ | 14.54 | 9.56 | % | $ | 16.07 | $ | 14.10 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.47 | $ | 14.97 | 3.34 | % | $ | 15.53 | $ | 14.80 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
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BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Portfolio Abbreviations |
ACA | American Capital Access Holding Ltd. | COP | Certificates of Participation | IDB | Industrial Development Board | |||||
AGC | Assured Guarantee Corp. | EDA | Economic Development Authority | ISD | Independent School District | |||||
AGM | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. | EDC | Economic Development Corp. | LRB | Lease Revenue Bonds | |||||
AMBAC | American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp. | ERB | Education Revenue Bonds | M/F | Multi-Family | |||||
AMT | Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to) | FHA | Federal Housing Administration | MRB | Mortgage Revenue Bonds | |||||
ARB | Airport Revenue Bonds | GARB | General Airport Revenue Bonds | NPFGC | National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. | |||||
BARB | Building Aid Revenue Bonds | GO | General Obligation Bonds | PILOT | Payment in Lieu of Taxes | |||||
BHAC | Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. | HDA | Housing Development Authority | RB | Revenue Bonds | |||||
CAB | Capital Appreciation Bonds | HFA | Housing Finance Agency | S/F | Single-Family | |||||
CIFG | CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty | IDA | Industrial Development Authority | SONYMA | State of New York Mortgage Agency |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(b) | When-issued security. |
(c) | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(d) | Represents a beneficial interest in a trust. The collateral deposited into the trust is federally tax-exempt revenue bonds issued by various state or local governments, or their respective agencies or authorities. The security is subject to remarketing prior to its stated maturity. |
(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 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 October 1, 2016 to August 1, 2018, is $14,013,480. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(g) | During the six months ended January 31, 2016, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows: |
Affiliate | Shares Held at July 31, 2015 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at January 31, 2016 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BIF California Municipal Money Fund |
6,380,903 | (1,777,993 | ) | 4,602,910 | $ | 2 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) |
(h) | Current yield as of period end. |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts sector classifications refer to any 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 advisor. 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 |
Financial Futures Contracts | ||||||||||||||||
Contracts Short |
Issue | Expiration | Notional Value |
Unrealized Depreciation |
||||||||||||
(74 | ) | 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | March 2016 | 8,929,719 | $ | (109,755 | ) | |||||||||
(59 | ) | 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | March 2016 | 7,645,109 | (139,978 | ) | ||||||||||
(30 | ) | Long U.S. Treasury Bond | March 2016 | 4,830,938 | (158,671 | ) | ||||||||||
Total | $ | (408,404 | ) | |||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial futures contracts |
Net unrealized depreciation1 | | | | | $ | 408,404 | | $ | 408,404 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1 Includes cumulative depreciation on financial futures contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current days variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
|
For the six months ended January 31, 2016, 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: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial futures contracts |
| | | | $ | (86,462 | ) | | $ | (86,462 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial futures contracts |
| | | | $ | (365,290 | ) | | $ | (365,290 | ) |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments |
Financial futures contracts: | ||||
Average notional value of contracts short |
$ | 17,251,129 |
For more information about the Trusts investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (concluded) |
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) |
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 Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following tables summarize the Trusts investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments1 |
| $ | 847,233,134 | | $ | 847,233,134 | ||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
$ | 4,602,910 | | | 4,602,910 | |||||||||||
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|
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Total |
$ | 4,602,910 | $ | 847,233,134 | | $ | 851,836,044 | |||||||||
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1 See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector. |
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments2 | ||||||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Interest Rate Contracts |
$ | (408,404 | ) | | | $ | (408,404 | ) | ||||||||
2 Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: |
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Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Cash pledged for financial futures contracts |
$ | 267,000 | | | $ | 267,000 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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TOB Trust Certificates |
| $ | (169,448,780 | ) | | (169,448,780 | ) | |||||||||
VMTP Shares |
| (171,300,000 | ) | | (171,300,000 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 267,000 | $ | (340,748,780 | ) | | $ | (340,481,780 | ) | |||||||
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During the six months ended January 31, 2016, there were no transfers between levels.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments January 31, 2016 (Unaudited) |
BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (concluded) |
BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(b) | Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | When-issued security. |
(e) | Zero-coupon bond. |
(f) | During the six months ended January 31, 2016, investments in issuers considered to be 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 July 31, 2015 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at January 31, 2016 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash |
| 760,989 | 760,989 | | ||||||||||||
FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund |
550,062 | (550,062 | ) | | $ | 40 |
(g) | Current yield as of period end. |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts sector classifications refer to any 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 advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End |
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments. For information about the Trusts policy regarding valuation of investments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the Trusts investments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments1 |
| $ | 84,652,379 | | $ | 84,652,379 | ||||||||||
Short- Term Securities |
$ | 760,989 | | | 760,989 | |||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 760,989 | $ | 84,652,379 | | $ | 85,413,368 | |||||||||
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1 See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector. |
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Duringthe six months ended January 31, 2016, there were no transfers between levels. |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments January 31, 2016 (Unaudited) |
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF) |
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
(a) | U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(b) | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. |
(c) | 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 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 October 1, 2016 and November 15, 2019, is $7,891,026. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(e) | During the six months ended January 31, 2016, investments in issuers considered to be 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 July 31, 2015 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at January 31, 2016 |
Income | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash |
| 339,390 | 339,390 | | ||||||||||||
FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund |
478,351 | (478,351 | ) | | $ | 78 |
(f) | Current yield as of period end. |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End |
Financial Futures Contracts | ||||||||||||||||
Contracts Short |
Issue | Expiration | Notional Value |
Unrealized Depreciation |
||||||||||||
(22 | ) | 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | March 2016 | $ | 2,654,781 | $ | (42,029 | ) | ||||||||
(17 | ) | 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | March 2016 | $ | 2,202,828 | (51,017 | ) | |||||||||
(7 | ) | Long U.S. Treasury Bond | March 2016 | $ | 1,127,219 | (50,790 | ) | |||||||||
(1 | ) | Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond | March 2016 | $ | 166,188 | (8,595 | ) | |||||||||
Total | $ | (152,431 | ) | |||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (concluded) |
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF) |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial futures contracts |
Net unrealized depreciation1 | | | | | $ | 152,431 | | $ | 152,431 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1 Includes cumulative depreciation on financial futures contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current days variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
|
For the six months ended January 31, 2016, 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: | ||||||||||||||||||
Financial futures contracts |
| | | | $ | (57,411 | ) | | $ | (57,411 | ) | |||||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: |
| |||||||||||||||||
Financial futures contracts |
| | | | $ | (141,234 | ) | | $ | (141,234 | ) |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments |
Financial futures contracts: |   |