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 (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, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4
Date of fiscal year end: 07/31/2017
Date of reporting period: 07/31/2017
Item 1 Report to Stockholders
JULY 31, 2017
ANNUAL REPORT
|
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)
BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO)
BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)
BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)
Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee |
The Markets in Review |
Dear Shareholder,
In the 12 months ended July 31, 2017, risk assets, such as stocks and high-yield bonds, continued to deliver strong performance. These markets showed great resilience during a period with big surprises, including the aftermath of the U.K.s vote to leave the European Union and the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, which brought only brief spikes in equity market volatility. These expressions of isolationism and discontent were countered by the closely watched and less surprising elections in France, the Netherlands and Australia.
Interest rates rose, which worked against high-quality assets with more interest rate sensitivity. Aside from the shortest-term Treasury bills, most U.S. Treasuries posted negative returns, as rising energy prices, modest wage increases and steady job growth led to expectations of higher inflation and anticipation of interest rate increases by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed).
The global reflationary theme rising nominal growth, wages and inflation was the dominant driver of asset returns during the period, outweighing significant political upheavals and economic uncertainty. Reflationary expectations accelerated after the U.S. election in November 2016 and continued into the beginning of 2017, stoked by expectations that the new administrations policies would provide an extra boost to U.S. growth.
The Fed has responded to these positive developments by increasing interest rates three times in the last six months, setting expectations for additional interest rate increases and moving toward normalizing monetary policy. Divergent global monetary policy continued in earnest, as the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan reiterated their commitments to economic stimulus despite nascent signs of sustained economic growth in both countries.
In recent months, growing skepticism about the near-term likelihood of significant U.S. tax reform and infrastructure spending has tempered enthusiasm around the reflation trade. Similarly, renewed concern about oversupply has weighed on energy prices. Nonetheless, financial markets and to an extent the Fed have adopted a wait-and-see approach to the economic data and potential fiscal stimulus. Although uncertainty has persisted, benign credit conditions, modest inflation and the positive outlook for economic growth have kept markets relatively tranquil.
Although economic momentum is gaining traction, the capacity for rapid global growth is restrained by structural factors, including an aging population, low productivity growth and excess savings, as well as cyclical factors, such as the Fed moving toward the normalization of monetary policy and the length of the current expansion. Tempered economic growth and high valuations across most assets have set the stage for muted returns going forward. At current valuation levels, potential equity gains will likely be closely tied to the pace of earnings growth, which has remained solid thus far in 2017.
In this environment, investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit blackrock.com for further insight about investing in todays markets.
Sincerely,
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Total Returns as of July 31, 2017 | ||||||||
6-month | 12-month | |||||||
U.S. large cap equities |
9.51 | % | 16.04 | % | ||||
U.S. small cap equities |
5.35 | 18.45 | ||||||
International equities |
13.79 | 17.77 | ||||||
Emerging market equities |
18.98 | 24.84 | ||||||
3-month Treasury bills |
0.35 | 0.54 | ||||||
U.S. Treasury securities |
2.33 | (5.73 | ) | |||||
U.S. investment grade bonds |
2.51 | (0.51 | ) | |||||
Tax-exempt municipal bonds (S&P Municipal Bond Index) |
3.40 | 0.36 | ||||||
U.S. high yield bonds |
4.57 | 10.94 | ||||||
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
2 | THIS PAGE NOT PART OF YOUR FUND REPORT |
Table of Contents |
Page | ||||
2 | ||||
Annual Report: |
||||
4 | ||||
5 | ||||
5 | ||||
6 | ||||
Financial Statements: | ||||
18 | ||||
53 | ||||
55 | ||||
57 | ||||
60 | ||||
61 | ||||
67 | ||||
79 | ||||
80 | ||||
85 | ||||
86 | ||||
89 |
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 3 |
Municipal Market Overview |
For the Reporting Period Ended July 31, 2017 |
Municipal Market Conditions
Municipal bonds experienced modestly positive performance for the period as a result of vastly rising interest rates spurring from generally stronger economic data, signs of inflation pressures, Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy normalization, and market expectations for pro-growth fiscal policy. However, ongoing reassurance from the Fed that rates would be increased gradually and would likely remain low overall resulted in continued demand for fixed income investments. More specifically, investors favored the income, attractive relative yield, and stability of municipal bonds amid bouts of interest rate volatility (bond prices rise as rates fall) resulting from geopolitical tensions, the contentious U.S. election, and continued global central bank divergence i.e., policy easing outside the United States while the Fed slowly engages in policy tightening. During the 12 months ended July 31, 2017, municipal bond funds garnered net inflows of approximately $593 million (based on data from the Investment Company Institute).
For the same 12-month period, total new issuance remained robust from a historical perspective at $412 billion (above the $397 billion issued in the prior 12-month period). A noteworthy portion of new supply during this period was attributable to refinancing activity (roughly 57%) as issuers continued to take advantage of low interest rates and a flat yield curve to reduce their borrowing costs.
S&P Municipal Bond Index |
Total Returns as of July 31, 2017 |
6 months: 3.40% |
12 months: 0.36% |
A Closer Look at Yields
From July 31, 2016 to July 31, 2017, yields on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds increased by 62 basis points (bps) from 2.12% to 2.74%, while 10-year rates rose by 55 bps from 1.40% to 1.95% and 5-year rates increased 37 bps from 0.84% to 1.21% (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). The municipal yield curve steepened over the 12-month period with the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities steepening by 20 bps.
During the same time period, on a relative basis, tax-exempt municipal bonds broadly outperformed U.S. Treasuries with the greatest outperformance experienced in the front and intermediate portions of the yield curve. The relative 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 became increasingly scarce. Municipal bonds came under pressure post the November U.S. election as a result of uncertainty surrounding potential tax-reform, though growing expectation that tax reform is likely to be delayed or watered down quickly eased investor concerns. 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 July 31, 2017, 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 U.S. municipal bond market. All bonds in the index are exempt from U.S. federal income taxes or subject to the AMT. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
4 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging |
Derivative Financial Instruments |
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 5 |
Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017 | 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 U.S. 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, or are considered by the Trusts investment adviser to be of comparable 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 New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
BFZ | |
Initial Offering Date |
July 27, 2001 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of July 31, 2017 ($14.71)1 |
4.85% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
9.88% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.0595 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.7140 | |
Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174 |
41% |
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 U.S. 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 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BFZ1,2 |
(7.59 | )% | (1.22 | )% | ||||
Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds3 |
(4.75 | )% | (0.88 | )% |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
2 | The Trust moved from a premium to NAV to a discount during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trumps election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses. |
| California municipal bonds performed slightly better than national municipals during the period. Californias 20172018 budget demonstrated both spending restraint and growing reserves, with a forecast that projects structural balance through 2019. The states economy has grown at a healthy rate in recent years, with median household income and job gains outpacing U.S. growth rates. |
| Positions in longer-term bonds, which lagged the broader market, detracted from performance. |
| Higher-rated investment-grade holdings (those rated AA and AAA) fared worse than non-investment grade holdings, as fund flows into high yield products led to stronger price appreciation for lower-rated credits. |
| The Trusts positions in the tax-backed (state) and tax-backed (local) issues both of which underperformed in the past year detracted as well. Tobacco credits also lagged as the Food & Drug Administration released plans to curb nicotine levels in cigarettes. |
| Holdings that were purchased in a higher-rate environment contributed positively at a time of weak market performance. These positions produced generous income, and they were less sensitive to the negative effects of rising interest rates. |
| The Trust sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Given that Treasury yields rose, as prices fell, this aspect of the Trusts positioning had a positive effect on returns. |
| The Trusts use of leverage, while enhancing income, also exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices. |
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.
6 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
7/31/17 | 7/31/16 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 14.71 | $ | 16.76 | (12.23 | )% | $ | 16.98 | $ | 13.81 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.34 | $ | 16.35 | (6.18 | )% | $ | 16.35 | $ | 14.70 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 7 |
Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017 | 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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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, or are considered by the Trusts investment adviser to be of comparable 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 July 31, 2017 ($15.05)1 |
2.47% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
4.36% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.0310 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.3720 | |
Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174 |
|
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 U.S. 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 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BFO1,2 |
1.70 | % | (0.20 | )% | ||||
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds3 |
(3.77 | )% | (1.21 | )% |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
2 | The Trust moved from a discount to NAV to neither a premium nor discount by period end, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trumps election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses. |
| Florida municipals performed slightly better than national municipals during the period, as the states economy continued to outperform the nation as a whole. Growth in employment, gross state product and population all exceeded national averages over the past year. State-level general revenues were up 4.5% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, in line with budget expectations. In addition, the states tax-exempt market was aided by a decline in new-issue supply. |
| The Trust is scheduled to terminate on or about December 31, 2020, and it therefore holds securities that will mature close to that date. As a result of its shorter duration (lower interest-rate sensitivity), it held up well in the environment of falling prices and underperformance for longer-term issues. |
| Positions in the tax-backed (state) sector detracted from performance. The Trusts position in zero coupon bonds, while fairly limited, also detracted since the bonds longer durations accentuated impact of the down market. |
| Reinvestment was a further drag on results, as the proceeds of higher-yielding bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at materially lower prevailing rates. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
8 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
7/31/17 | 7/31/16 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 15.05 | $ | 15.21 | (1.05 | )% | $ | 15.37 | $ | 14.85 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.05 | $ | 15.50 | (2.90 | )% | $ | 15.50 | $ | 14.98 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 9 |
Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017 | BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust |
Trust Overview |
BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trusts (BTT) (the Trust) investment objectives are to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. 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 U.S. 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, or are considered by the Trusts investment adviser to be of comparable 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.
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 July 31, 2017 ($23.14)1 |
3.72% | |
Tax Equivalent Rate2 |
6.57% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.0718 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.8616 | |
Economic Leverage as July 31, 20174 |
36% |
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 U.S. 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 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BTT1,2 |
(0.51 | )% | (2.14 | )% | ||||
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3 . |
(1.54 | )% | (0.78 | )% |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
2 | The Trusts discount to NAV narrowed during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trumps election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses. |
| Portfolio income made the most significant positive contribution during a period in which bond prices lost ground. The Trusts use of leverage, while enhancing the level of income, also exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices. |
| The Trusts dividend was cut as of the July dividend payment, as rising short-term borrowing costs and lower reinvestment rates put downward pressure on the Trusts earned income. |
| The Trusts longer duration profile detracted from performance as rates moved higher across the curve. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.) |
| A position in zero coupon bonds, while fairly limited, also detracted since the bonds longer durations accentuated impact of the down market. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
10 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
7/31/17 | 7/31/16 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 23.14 | $ | 24.24 | (4.54 | )% | $ | 24.40 | $ | 21.09 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 23.83 | $ | 25.38 | (6.11 | )% | $ | 25.38 | $ | 22.21 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History Since Inception |
1 | Commencement of operations. |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 11 |
Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017 | 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 U.S. federal income 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 U.S. federal income taxes. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality, or are considered by the Trusts investment adviser to be of comparable 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 |
BBF | |
Initial Offering Date |
July 27, 2001 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of July 31, 2017 ($15.27)1 |
5.69% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
10.05% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.072375 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.868500 | |
Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174 |
41% |
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 U.S. 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 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BBF1,2 |
1.30 | % | (0.65 | )% | ||||
Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3 |
(1.54 | )% | (0.78 | )% |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
2 | The Trusts premium to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trumps election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses. |
| The Trusts positions in high-quality, short-duration pre-refunded securities contributed positively to performance. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.) At a time of rising yields, pre-refunded securities performed well relative to longer-duration issues. |
| The Trusts positions in bonds rated BBB and lower outpaced higher-quality issues due to the combination of their higher yields and stronger price performance. However, positions in bonds rated AA and A generally lagged. |
| Allocations to education and project finance bonds made the largest contributions to performance at the sector level, while positions in utilities and school districts were detractors. |
| The Trust sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Given that Treasury yields rose, as prices fell, this aspect of the Trusts positioning had a positive effect on returns. |
| While the Trusts use of leverage enhanced portfolio income, the benefits of this strategy were somewhat reduced given the modest rise in funding costs associated with less accommodative central bank monetary policy. In addition, leverage exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices. |
| Positions in intermediate- and longer-dated maturities declined the most in value, as they typically have longer durations relative to shorter maturities. In addition, the Trusts exposure to 4% coupon bonds detracted given that lower coupons typically underperform in a rising-rate environment. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
12 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
7/31/17 | 7/31/16 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 15.27 | $ | 16.00 | (4.56 | )% | $ | 16.16 | $ | 13.46 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 14.48 | $ | 15.47 | (6.40 | )% | $ | 15.47 | $ | 14.14 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 13 |
Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017 | 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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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, or are considered by the Trusts investment adviser to be of comparable 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 July 31, 2017 ($15.97)1 |
5.23% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
10.15% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.0696 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.8352 | |
Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174 |
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 U.S. 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 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BNJ1,2 |
0.50 | % | (0.91 | )% | ||||
Lipper New Jersey Municipal Debt Funds3 |
(4.61 | )% | (0.95 | )% |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
2 | The Trusts premium to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trumps election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses. |
| New Jersey state general obligations and appropriated issues underperformed the broader national market, as the major rating agencies downgraded the states credit rating over the past year. |
| Portfolio income made the most significant positive contribution during a period in which bond prices lost ground. The Trusts use of leverage, while enhancing the level of income, also exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices. |
| The Trust sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Given that Treasury yields rose, as prices fell, this aspect of the Trusts positioning had a positive effect on returns. |
| The Trusts exposure to pre-refunded issues benefited performance, as their low duration enabled them to hold up better than longer-duration bonds at a time of rising yields. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.) Positions in the transportation sector also contributed to performance. |
| The Trusts position in zero coupon bonds, while fairly limited, detracted since the bonds longer durations accentuated impact of the down market. |
| Reinvestment was a further drag on results, as the proceeds of higher-yielding bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at materially lower prevailing rates. |
The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
14 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
7/31/17 | 7/31/16 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 15.97 | $ | 16.79 | (4.88 | )% | $ | 16.94 | $ | 14.12 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.39 | $ | 16.41 | (6.22 | )% | $ | 16.44 | $ | 14.76 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 15 |
Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017 | 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 U.S. federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the 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, or are considered by the Trusts investment adviser to be of comparable 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 July 31, 2017 ($15.37)1 |
4.68% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield2 |
9.47% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.0600 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3 |
$0.7200 | |
Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174 |
39% |
1 | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
2 | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. 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 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 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:
Returns Based On | ||||||||
Market Price | NAV | |||||||
BNY1,2 |
(3.43 | )% | (0.93 | )% | ||||
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds3 |
(5.60 | )% | (0.58 | )% |
1 | All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices. |
2 | The Trusts premium to NAV narrowed during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. |
3 | Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper. |
Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The following discussion relates to the Trusts absolute performance based on NAV:
| The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trumps election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses. |
| New York municipal bonds slightly outperformed the broader national market during the period. While new issuance in the state was relatively robust, much of it was concentrated in several large issuers. The states overall financial prospects exhibited positive trends, albeit slightly behind national averages. |
| Portfolio income made the most significant positive contribution to performance during a time in which bond prices lost ground. The Trusts use of leverage, while enhancing income, also exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices. |
| The Trust sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Given that Treasury yields rose, as prices fell, this aspect of the Trusts positioning had a positive effect on returns. |
| From a sector perspective, the Trusts exposure to the transportation and education sectors was a positive contributor. Additionally, exposure to the pre-refunded sector was beneficial as these high-quality, short-duration securities outperformed at a time of rising yields. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.) |
| The Trusts exposure to the longer end of the yield curve detracted as longer-term bonds sold off more than the shorter-term issues. Positions in lower coupon securities also generally detracted from performance due to their longer duration characteristics. |
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.
16 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust |
Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary |
7/31/17 | 7/31/16 | Change | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||
Market Price |
$ | 15.37 | $ | 16.71 | (8.02 | )% | $ | 16.84 | $ | 13.49 | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value |
$ | 15.04 | $ | 15.94 | (5.65 | )% | $ | 15.95 | $ | 14.35 |
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years |
Overview of the Trusts Total Investments* |
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 17 |
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 | ISD | Independent School District | |||||
AGC | Assured Guarantee Corp. | EDA | Economic Development Authority | LRB | Lease Revenue Bonds | |||||
AGM | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. | EDC | Economic Development Corp. | M/F | Multi-Family | |||||
AMBAC | American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp. | ERB | Education Revenue Bonds | MRB | Mortgage Revenue Bonds | |||||
AMT | Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to) | FHA | Federal Housing Administration | NPFGC | National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. | |||||
ARB | Airport Revenue Bonds | GAN | Grant Anticipation Notes | PILOT | Payment in Lieu of Taxes | |||||
BAM | Build America Mutual Assurance Co. | GARB | General Airport Revenue Bonds | PSF-GTD | Permanent School Fund Guaranteed | |||||
BARB | Building Aid Revenue Bonds | GO | General Obligation Bonds | RB | Revenue Bonds | |||||
BHAC | Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. | HFA | Housing Finance Agency | S/F | Single-Family | |||||
CAB | Capital Appreciation Bonds | IDA | Industrial Development Authority | SONYMA | State of New York Mortgage Agency | |||||
CIFG | CIFG Assurance North America, Inc. | IDB | Industrial Development Board | SRF | State Revolving Fund |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
18 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 19 |
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) | 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) | 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. |
(d) | Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
20 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) |
(e) | 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 agreement, which expires on August 1, 2018, is $6,798,086. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details. |
(f) | During the year ended July 31, 2017, 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 at July 31, 2016 |
Net Activity |
Shares at July 31, 2017 |
Value at July 31, 2017 |
Income | Net Realized Gain1 |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class |
3,771,908 | (3,519,792 | ) | 252,116 | $ | 252,217 | $ | 8,828 | $ | 3,015 | $ | 25 | ||||||||||||||||
1 Includes net capital gain distributions. |
|
(g) | Current yield as of period end. |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End |
Futures Contracts
Description | Number of Contracts |
Expiration Date | Notional Amount (000) |
Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
||||||||||||||
Short Contracts |
||||||||||||||||||
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note |
(34 | ) | September 2017 | $ | 4,017 | $ | (362 | ) | ||||||||||
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note |
(120 | ) | September 2017 | $ | 15,107 | 3,141 | ||||||||||||
Long U.S. Treasury Bond |
(83 | ) | September 2017 | $ | 12,696 | (33,835 | ) | |||||||||||
Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond |
(19 | ) | September 2017 | $ | 3,126 | (25,806 | ) | |||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (56,862 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
|
Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure |
As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:
Assets Derivative Financial Instruments | Commodity Contracts |
Credit Contracts |
Equity Contracts |
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts |
Interest Rate Contracts |
Other Contracts |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Futures contracts |
Net unrealized appreciation1 | | | | | $ | 3,141 | | $ | 3,141 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Futures contracts |
Net unrealized depreciation1 | | | | | $ | 60,003 | | $ | 60,003 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1 Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on 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 year ended July 31, 2017, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | Commodity Contracts |
Credit Contracts |
Equity Contracts |
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts |
Interest Rate Contracts |
Other Contracts |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Futures contracts |
| | | | $ | 1,265,880 | | $ | 1,265,880 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Futures contracts |
| | | | $ | 25,011 | | $ | 25,011 |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments |
Futures contracts: | ||||
Average notional value of contracts short |
$ | 41,736,750 |
For more information about the Trusts investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 21 |
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: |
||||||||||||||||
Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments1 |
| $ | 828,044,629 | | $ | 828,044,629 | ||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
$ | 252,217 | | | 252,217 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total |
$ | 252,217 | $ | 828,044,629 | | $ | 828,296,846 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments2 | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts |
$ | 3,141 | | | $ | 3,141 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts |
(60,003 | ) | | | (60,003 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total |
$ | (56,862 | ) | | | $ | (56,862 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
1 See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector. |
| |||||||||||||||
2 Derivative financial instruments are 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 for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||
TOB Trust Certificates |
| $ | (169,863,032 | ) | | $ | (169,863,032 | ) | ||||||||
VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value |
| (171,300,000 | ) | | (171,300,000 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total |
| $ | (341,163,032 | ) | | $ | (341,163,032 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
22 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2017 |
BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 23 |
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. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | Zero-coupon bond. |
(e) | During the year ended July 31, 2017, 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, 2016 |
Net Activity |
Shares Held at July 31, 2017 |
Value at July 31, 2017 |
Income | Net Realized Gain1 |
Change
in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class |
1,836,731 | 334,751 | 2,171,482 | $ | 2,172,350 | $ | 6,390 | $ | 489 | $ | 550 | |||||||||||||||||
1 Includes net capital gain distributions. |
|
(f) | Current yield as of period end. |
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trusts sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
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: |
||||||||||||||||
Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments1 |
| $ | 80,731,607 | | $ | 80,731,607 | ||||||||||
Short-Term Securities |
$ | 2,172,350 | | | 2,172,350 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,172,350 | $ | 80,731,607 | | $ | 82,903,957 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
1 See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector. |
|
During the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
24 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2017 |
BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 | 25 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT) |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
26 | ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 31, 2017 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT) |