MUA: Better Yield But Possible Credit Risks

Investment instruments are designed for specific tasks; using them incorrectly can lead to suboptimal results, much like using a hammer on a screw. BlackRock MuniAssets Fund (MUA) focuses on lower credit quality municipal bonds to provide Federal tax-free income, making it more attractive to high-income taxpayers. Muni bond funds offer tax advantages, particularly for those in higher tax brackets, but come with credit risk that requires diversification.

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2025

Tax Day Blues? These 9%+ Dividends Can Slash Your Bill

It's Tax Day—the perfect time to talk about one of our favorite income plays: municipal bonds.

Forbes • Apr 16, 2024

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: PIMCO Muni CEF Distribution Cuts (January 1, 2023)

3 out of 23 CEF sectors positive on price and 6 out of 23 sectors positive on NAV last week. PIMCO muni CEFs cut.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 10, 2023

Municipal Sector Update: Munis Continue To Outperform As Markets Dislocate

Despite rising Treasury yields, the Muni sector continues to outperform as the current market dislocation hits lower-quality sectors harder. We take a look at a number of misconceptions held by some CEF investors, especially regarding PIMCO vs. Nuveen funds.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 28, 2022

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

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: December 26, 2021

20 out of 24 CEF sectors positive on price and 14 out of 24 sectors positive on NAV last week. It's pretty quiet in CEF-land, fund managers need holidays too. MLPs remain the most discounted sector.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 4, 2022

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA) Announces Variable Rate Preferred Shares Issuance

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC today announced BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUA, CUSIP: 09254J102) (the “Fund”) successfully priced and placed $175 million in Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP”) pursuant to an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The proceeds from the VRDP issuance will be used to increase leverage in the Fund. BlackRock believes that the VRDP issuance will be accretive to the Fund's earnings. Details below

Business Wire • Dec 15, 2021

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

CEF Yields Are Less Than Meets The Eye

We take a look at the different CEF yield metrics, focusing in particular on net asset portfolio yields after fees - what investor capital actually "earns" in the fund.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2021