BKN: A High Distribution Part Funded By Return Of Capital

I avoid funds like BKN that fund distributions with return of capital, as it risks misleading investors about true income. While the fund offers a high tax-free distribution rate, a significant portion is return of capital, not earned income, which I find problematic. Long-tenor muni bond funds like BKN inherently carry interest rate risk, but that's a normal trade-off for higher yields in this space.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2025

BKN: A Good Closed-End Fund Way To Access Munis

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust is a closed-end fund that offers exposure to tax-exempt municipal bonds. The fund has a well-diversified portfolio with strong credit quality and a focus on capital preservation. BKN may lag behind the iShares National Muni Bond ETF due to its higher fees and use of leverage, but it offers tax advantages for investors.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 9, 2024

Certain BlackRock Municipal Closed-End Funds Announce Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares Actions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC today announced BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: BFK), BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKN), BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (NYSE: BLE), BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (NYSE: BYM), BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MHD), BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE: MQT), BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE: MUE), BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MVF), and BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (NYSE: MVT) (collectively, the “Funds”) intend to redeem a portion of their outstanding Series W-7 Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”) on or about November 24, 2023, at a redemption price equal to the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, together with accumulated and unpaid dividends through the day prior to the redemption date. Shareholders are expected to benefit from lower expenses as a result of the redemptions.

Business Wire • Nov 2, 2023

BlackRock Announces Withdrawal of Municipal Closed-End Fund Merger Proposals

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Directors/Trustees of BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MIY), BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (NYSE: MPA), BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE: BHV), BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKN) and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (NYSE: MYI) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) today announced the withdrawal of merger proposals that were previously approved by the Boards.

Business Wire • Oct 30, 2023

BlackRock Announces Board Approval of Municipal Closed-End Fund Mergers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that the Boards of Directors/Trustees of BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MIY), BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (NYSE: MPA), BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE: BHV), BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKN) and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (NYSE: MYI) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) have approved the mergers of each of MIY, MPA, BHV and BKN with and into MYI, with MYI continuing as the surviving Fund (collectively, the “Mergers”).

Business Wire • Sep 8, 2023

Municipal Closed-End Funds: Near-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain?

Municipal Closed-End Funds: Near-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain?.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 26, 2023

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup:  February 12, 2023

1 out of 22 CEF sectors positive on price and 0 out of 22 sectors positive on NAV last week. Senior loans lead while real estate lags.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21, 2023

BlackRock Announces Fiscal Year End Changes for Certain Municipal Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today a change to the fiscal year end (“FYE”) for each Fund listed below. These changes were made to reduce operating costs for the Funds and will be effective as of July 31, 2022. Ticker (NYSE) Fund Current FYE New FYE BKN BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. 4/30 7/31 BTA BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust 4/30 7/31 MUA BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. 4/30 7/31 MUI BlackRock Municipal Income Fu

Business Wire • Jun 3, 2022

BKN: Strong Municipal Bond CEF, Diversified Holdings, 5.3% Distribution Yield, Industry-Beating Returns

BKN is a diversified municipal bond CEF.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 27, 2022

More Relative Value Trades And Opportunities: Munis

The muni CEF space is largely buy-and-hold (or long-term rental agreements). But right now, there's a lot of dislocation in the sector. Some funds are extremely expensive while others are relatively cheap. Making swaps makes sense to rotate into the better opportunities and see more discount closing tailwinds.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2021