BLACKROCK MUNIENHANCED FUND, INC.

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: 811-05739

Name of Fund:  BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

Fund Address:   100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

Name and address of agent for service:  John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock MuniEnhanced

        Fund, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4

Date of fiscal year end: 04/30/2016

Date of reporting period: 10/31/2015


Item 1 – Report to Stockholders


OCTOBER 31, 2015

 

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)

 

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BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


Table of Contents     

 

     Page  

The Markets in Review

    3   

Semi-Annual Report:

 

Municipal Market Overview

    4   

The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging

    5   

Derivative Financial Instruments

    5   

Fund Summaries

    6   
Financial Statements:  

Schedules of Investments

    20   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

    67   

Statements of Operations

    69   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    71   

Statements of Cash Flows

    75   

Financial Highlights

    77   

Notes to Financial Statements

    84   

Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements

    95   

Officers and Directors

    99   

Additional Information

    100   

 

                
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The Markets in Review

 

Dear Shareholder,

Diverging monetary policies and shifting economic outlooks across regions were the overarching themes driving financial markets during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2015. U.S. economic growth was picking up considerably toward the end of 2014, while the broader global economy showed signs of slowing. Investors favored the stability of U.S. assets despite expectations that the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) would eventually be inclined to raise short-term interest rates, while international markets struggled even as the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan eased monetary policy. Oil prices plummeted in late 2014 due to a global supply-and-demand imbalance, fueling a sell-off in energy-related assets and emerging markets. U.S. Treasury bonds benefited as their persistently low yields had become attractive as compared to the even lower yields on international sovereign debt.

Equity markets reversed in early 2015, with international markets outperforming the United States as global risks temporarily abated, and the U.S. economy hit a soft patch amid a harsh winter and a west coast port strike. High valuations took their toll on U.S. stocks, while bond yields fell to extreme lows. (Bond prices rise as yields fall.) In contrast, economic reports in Europe and Asia began to improve, and accommodative policies from central banks in those regions helped international equities rebound. Oil prices stabilized, providing some relief for emerging market stocks, although a stronger U.S. dollar posed another significant headwind for the asset class.

U.S. economic growth regained momentum in the second quarter, helping U.S. stocks resume an upward path; however, the improving data underscored the likelihood that the Fed would raise short-term rates before the end of 2015 and bond yields moved swiftly higher. The month of June brought a sharp, but temporary, sell-off across most asset classes as Greece’s long-brewing debt troubles came to an impasse. These concerns abated when the Greek parliament passed a series of austerity and reform measures in July. But the market’s calm was short-lived. Signs of weakness in China’s economy sparked extreme levels of volatility in Chinese equities despite policymakers’ attempts to stabilize the market.

Higher volatility spread through markets globally in the third quarter as further evidence of deceleration in China stoked worries about overall global growth. Weakening Chinese demand caused oil prices to slide once again and ignited another steep sell-off in emerging markets. Speculation as to whether the Fed would raise rates at its September meeting further fueled global volatility. Ultimately, the Fed postponed the rate hike, but this brought little relief in the markets as the central bank’s decision reinforced investors’ concerns about the state of the global economy. Stock markets finished the third quarter with the worst performance since 2011. High yield bonds also declined, while higher quality assets, including U.S. Treasury bonds, municipal bonds and investment grade credit benefited from investors seeking shelter amid global uncertainty.

The period ended with a strong October rally in risk assets. Given the recent scarcity of evidence of global growth, equity markets had become more reliant on central banks to drive performance. Although October brought generally soft economic data and lower growth estimates, global equities powered higher as China’s central bank provided more stimulus, the European Central Bank poised for more easing and soft U.S. data pushed back expectations for a Fed rate hike. Treasury bonds declined in October while all other asset classes benefited from investors’ increased risk appetite.

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 today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

Total Returns as of October 31, 2015  
    6-month     12-month  

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    0.77     5.20

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    (4.12     0.34   

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia,
Far East Index)

    (6.44     (0.07

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    (17.75     (14.53

3-month Treasury bills
(BofA Merrill Lynch
3-Month U.S. Treasury
Bill Index)

    0.01        0.02   

U.S. Treasury securities
(BofA Merrill Lynch
10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

    (0.02     3.57   

U.S. investment-grade bonds (Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index)

    (0.10     1.96   

Tax-exempt municipal
bonds (S&P Municipal
Bond Index)

    1.58        2.87   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Barclays U.S. Corporate
High Yield 2% Issuer
Capped Index)

    (3.38     (1.91
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 October 31, 2015      

Municipal Market Conditions

Municipal bonds generated positive performance for the period, due to a favorable supply-and-demand environment and declining interest rates. (Bond prices rise as rates fall.) Interest rates moved lower as 2014 came to a close, even as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) curtailed its open-market bond purchases. This, coupled with reassurance from the Fed that short-term rates would remain low for a considerable amount of time, resulted in strong demand for fixed income investments in 2014, with municipal bonds being one of the stronger-performing sectors for the year. This trend continued into the beginning of 2015 until rate volatility ultimately increased in February as a result of uneven U.S. economic data and widening central bank divergence, i.e., rate cuts outside the United States while the Fed poised for normalizing U.S. rates. During the 12 months ended October 31, 2015, 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 $415 billion (considerably higher than the $319 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 October 31, 2015

  6 months:   1.58%

12 months:   2.87%

A Closer Look at Yields

 

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From October 31, 2014 to October 31, 2015, yields on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds rose by 6 basis points (“bps”) from 3.01% to 3.07%, while 10-year rates fell by 3 bps from 2.07% to 2.04% and 5-year rates increased 5 bps from 1.12% to 1.17% (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). Overall, the municipal yield curve remained relatively steep over the 12-month period even as the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities flattened by 12 bps and the spread between 2- and 10-year maturities flattened by 21 bps.


During the same time period, U.S. Treasury rates fell by 12 bps on 30-year bonds, 18 bps on 10-year bonds and 9 bps on 5-year bonds. Accordingly, tax-exempt municipal bonds underperformed Treasuries, most notably in the intermediate part of the curve as a result of increased supply and tempered demand. In absolute terms, the positive performance of muni 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 largest states in terms 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, Chicago’s 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 remain imperative amid uncertainty in a modestly improving economic environment.

The opinions expressed are those of BlackRock as of October 31, 2015, 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 & Poor’s 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.

 

                
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging     

 

The Funds may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the distribution rate on, and net asset value (“NAV”) of, their common shares (“Common Shares”). However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments.

In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of leverage, which is based on short-term interest rates, is normally lower than the income earned by a Fund on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of the Funds (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, the Funds’ shareholders benefit from the incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage is paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share NAV.

To illustrate these concepts, assume a Fund’s Common Shares capitalization is $100 million and it utilizes leverage for an additional $30 million, creating a total value of $130 million available for investment in longer-term income securities. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and longer-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, a Fund’s financing costs on the $30 million of proceeds obtained from leverage are based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by a Fund with the proceeds from leverage earn income based on longer-term interest rates. In this case, a Fund’s financing cost of leverage is significantly lower than the income earned on a Fund’s longer-term investments acquired from leverage proceeds, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.

However, in order to benefit Common Shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed the Funds’ return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders is lower than if the Funds had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of the Funds’ portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the value of the Funds’ obligations under their respective leverage arrangements generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Funds’ NAVs positively or negatively. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult

to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that a Fund’s intended leveraging strategy will be successful.

Leverage also generally causes greater changes in the Funds’ NAVs, market prices and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value and market price of a Fund’s Common Shares than if the Funds were not leveraged. In addition, the Funds may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause the Funds to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit a Fund’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. The Funds incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by Common Shareholders and may reduce income to the Common Shares. Moreover, to the extent the calculation of the Funds’ investment advisory fees includes assets purchased with the proceeds of leverage, the investment advisory fees payable to the Funds’ investment advisor will be higher than if the Funds did not use leverage.

To obtain leverage, each Fund has issued Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP Shares”) or Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”), (collectively, “Preferred Shares”) and/or leveraged its assets through the use of tender option bond trusts (“TOB Trusts”) as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), each Fund is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its total managed assets or equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up to 50% of its total managed assets. A Fund may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, a Fund may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or by agencies rating the Preferred Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.

If a Fund segregates or designates on its books and records cash or liquid assets having a value not less than the value of a Fund’s obligations under the TOB Trust (including accrued interest), a TOB Trust is not considered a senior security and is not subject to the foregoing limitations and requirements under the 1940 Act.

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments     

 

The Funds may invest in various derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, index and/or market without owning or taking physical custody of securities or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage. Derivative financial instruments also involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the

derivative financial instrument. The Funds’ ability to use a derivative financial instrument successfully depends on the investment advisor’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of derivative financial instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may limit the amount of appreciation a Fund can realize on an investment and/or may result in lower distributions paid to shareholders. The Funds’ investments in these instruments are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.’s (MUA) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide high current income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of medium- to lower-grade or unrated municipal obligations, the interest on which, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is exempt from federal income taxes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, 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 Fund invests at least 65% of its assets in municipal bonds that are rated in the medium to lower categories by nationally recognized rating services (for example, Baa or lower by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or BBB or lower by Standard & Poor’s Corporation (“S&P”)) or non-rated securities which are of comparable quality. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)

   MUA

Initial Offering Date

   June 25, 1993

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($13.65)1

   5.27%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.31%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.06

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.72

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   12%

 

  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 TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques used by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

MUA1

    (1.36 )%      2.25

Lipper Closed-End High Yield Municipal Debt Funds2

    (0.64 )%      2.29

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3   

The Fund 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.

The following discussion relates to the Fund’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues despite the pension-funding issues in specific areas such as Illinois and New Jersey.

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Fund’s total return for the period. Fund holdings in non-investment grade and unrated securities contributed to performance both in terms of price appreciation and incremental income. BBB-rated bonds, which represented the Fund’s largest concentration among the various credit tiers, also contributed significantly as persistent demand from yield-seeking investors caused yield spreads to tighten. Sector concentrations in tobacco, healthcare and other industries such as infrastructure and residential/commercial development projects were top performers. The Fund’s yield curve positioning also proved beneficial given its investments along the intermediate maturity spectrum, where yields fell modestly even as longer-term rates slightly increased. In addition, the Fund’s use of leverage provided both incremental return and income in a relatively stable rate environment.

 

 

The largest detractors from Fund performance were primarily a handful of specific holdings that experienced price declines due to weakening financial conditions and, in one case, concern that the bond would be subject to extraordinary redemption at par.

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 MuniAssets Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 13.65       $ 14.22         (4.01 )%     $ 14.22       $ 13.35   

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.05       $ 14.12         (0.50 )%     $ 14.12       $ 13.84   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Fund’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15    

4/30/15

 

Health

    22     26

Transportation

    20        19   

County/City/Special District/School District

    14        16   

Tobacco

    11        10   

Education

    9        8   

Utilities

    9        9   

Corporate

    9        8   

State

    3        3   

Housing

    3        1   

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s 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 advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15    

4/30/15

 

AA/Aa

    21     18

A

    9        7   

BBB/Baa

    25        27   

BB/Ba

    10        9   

B/B

    7        8   

CCC/Caa

           1   

N/R2

    28        30   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment advisor evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade represents 4% and 5%, respectively, of the Fund’s total investments.

 
 
Call/Maturity Schedule3  

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    8

2016

    2   

2017

    5   

2018

    8   

2019

    6   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.’s (MEN) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective 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). Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal bonds rated investment grade quality at the time of investment and invests primarily in long-term municipal bonds with maturities of more than ten years at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MEN

Initial Offering Date

   March 2, 1989

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($11.82)1

   6.14%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.85%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0605

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.7260

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   37%

 

  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 Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques used by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

MEN1

    4.56     2.22

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3   

The Fund’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

The following discussion relates to the Fund’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Fund’s total return for the period. The Fund’s duration exposure, or interest rate sensitivity, contributed positively to performance. The Fund’s exposure to five-year segment of the yield curve, which outperformed, aided results as well. The Fund also benefited from its positions in the transportation and school district sectors.

 

 

The Fund’s absolute performance was negatively impacted by its positions in New Jersey state-appropriated issues, as well as in certain securities in Illinois. The yield spreads on these securities rose significantly due to concerns about pension funding and the resulting downgrades to the issuers’ credit ratings.

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 MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 11.82       $ 11.67         1.29    $ 11.82       $ 10.87   

Net Asset Value

   $ 12.15       $ 12.27         (0.98 )%     $ 12.27       $ 11.92   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Fund’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

County/City/Special District/School District

    25     27

Transportation

    21        20   

State

    15        15   

Utilities

    15        16   

Health

    10        9   

Education

    9        10   

Corporate

    3        2   

Housing

    1        1   

Tobacco

    1          

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s 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 advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1  

10/31/15

    4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    9     11

AA/Aa

    58        58   

A

    25        25   

BBB/Baa

    7        6   

N/R

    1        2  

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

Representing less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    6

2016

    3   

2017

    10   

2018

    11   

2019

    15   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    9


Fund Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.

 

Fund Overview

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.’s (MHD) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income taxes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective 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 Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 75% of its assets in municipal bonds rated investment grade and invests primarily in long-term municipal bonds with a maturity of more than ten years at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE

   MHD

Initial Offering Date

   May 2, 1997

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($16.97)1

   6.08%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.74%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.086

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $1.032

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   37%

 

  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 VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques used by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

MHD1

    1.57     2.30 %4 

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3   

The Fund’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  4   

For financial reporting purposes, the market value of certain investments were adjusted as of report date. Accordingly, the net asset value (“NAV”) per share and total return performance based on net asset value presented herein are different than the information previously published on October 31, 2015.

The following discussion relates to the Fund’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Fund’s total return for the period. In addition, the Fund’s use of leverage provided both incremental return and income in a relatively stable rate environment.

 

 

The Fund’s positions in AA rated bonds, as well as in those on the lower end of the investment grade spectrum, were key drivers of its six-month results. The Fund benefited from the additional yield these securities generated, as well as the ongoing decline in yield spreads in these market segments. The Fund’s positions in the transportation, healthcare, utilities and tobacco sectors also aided performance.

 

 

The Fund’s overall yield curve positioning was a modest detractor from performance, due largely to its investments in longer-maturity bonds issued by Illinois and New Jersey. Ongoing concerns regarding the states’ budget and pension-funding challenges undermined valuations for both state and local general obligation debt.

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    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


     BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                         

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 16.97       $ 17.25         (1.62 )%     $ 17.30       $ 15.75   

Net Asset Value

   $ 17.43       $ 17.59         (0.91 )%     $ 17.59       $ 17.08   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Transportation

    25     25

Health

    18        18   

County/City/Special District/School District

    12        12   

Utilities

    12        11   

State

    12        11   

Education

    10        10   

Corporate

    7        8   

Tobacco

    4        4   

Housing

           1   

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s 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 advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1  

10/31/15

   

4/30/15

 

AAA/Aaa

    5     8

AA/Aa

    46        44   

A

    26        26   

BBB/Baa

    12        11   

BB/Ba

    5        4   

B

    1        2   

CCC/Caa2

             

N/R3

    5        5   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

Representing less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments.

 

  3  

The investment advisor evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade each represents 1% of the Fund’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule4       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    4

2016

    3   

2017

    5   

2018

    6   

2019

    26   

 

  4  

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    11


Fund Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.’s (MUH) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income taxes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, 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 Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 75% of its assets in municipal bonds rated investment grade and invests primarily in long-term municipal bonds with a maturity of more than ten years at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MUH

Initial Offering Date

   February 27, 1998

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($15.04)1

   6.18%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.92%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0775

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.9300

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   35%

 

  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 VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques used by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

MUH1

    1.57     2.24 %4 

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3   

The Fund’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  4   

For financial reporting purposes, the market value of certain investments were adjusted as of report date. Accordingly, the net asset value (“NAV”) per share and total return performance based on net asset value presented herein are different than the information previously published on October 31, 2015.

The following discussion relates to the Fund’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Fund’s total return for the period. In addition, the Fund’s use of leverage provided both incremental return and income in a relatively stable rate environment.

 

 

The Fund’s positions in AA rated bonds, as well as in those on the lower end of the investment grade spectrum, were key drivers of its six-month results. The Fund benefited from the additional yield these securities generated, as well as the ongoing decline in yield spreads in these market segments. The Fund’s positions in the transportation, healthcare, tobacco and utilities sectors also aided performance.

 

 

The Fund’s overall yield curve positioning was a modest detractor from performance, due largely to its investments in longer-maturity bonds issued by Illinois and New Jersey. Ongoing concerns regarding the states’ budget and pension-funding challenges undermined valuations for both state and local general obligation debt.

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    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


     BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                         

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 15.04       $ 15.28         (1.57 )%     $ 15.34       $ 14.10   

Net Asset Value

   $ 16.06       $ 16.21         (0.93 )%     $ 16.21       $ 15.76   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Transportation

    24     23

Health

    18        18   

State

    14        14   

Utilities

    12        11   

County/City/Special District/School District

    12        13   

Education

    9        9   

Corporate

    7        7   

Tobacco

    4        4   

Housing

           1   

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s 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 advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15     4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    5     7

AA/Aa

    48        47   

A

    25        23   

BBB/Baa

    12        11   

BB/Ba

    4        4   

B

    1        2   

N/R2

    5        6   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment advisor evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade each represents 1% and 5%, respectively, of the Fund’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    5

2016

    3   

2017

    6   

2018

    6   

2019

    28   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    13


Fund Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.

 

Fund Overview

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.’s (MUS) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income taxes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in long-term, investment grade municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in investment grade municipal obligations with remaining maturities of one year or more at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE

   MUS

Initial Offering Date

   May 1, 1998

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($13.21)1

   6.13%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.83%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0675

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8100

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   37%

 

  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 VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques used by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

MUS1

    2.30     2.02

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3   

The Fund’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

The following discussion relates to the Fund’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

The Fund’s position in A rated bonds, which outpaced higher-rated bonds amid investors’ continued search for yield, aided performance during the period. The Fund’s exposure to the transportation and tax-backed local sector also enhanced performance. The Fund’s holdings in bonds with shorter call features, which helped reduce its duration exposure, further contributed to returns. (Duration is a measure of interest-rate sensitivity.)

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Fund’s total return for the period. In addition, the Fund’s minimal cash position and use of leverage provided both incremental return and income. The Fund’s exposure to the long end of the yield curve, which underperformed the intermediate part of the curve, also detracted from performance.

 

 

The Fund’s holdings in Illinois general obligation bonds and Chicago credits, both of which lagged the return of the broader U.S. municipal bond market, detracted from performance. Both entities faced budget shortfalls and concerns about their ability to meet their long-term pension obligations, which prompted the major rating agencies to downgrade their credit ratings.

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    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


     BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary      

 

     

10/31/15

    

4/30/15

     Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 13.21       $ 13.32         (0.83 )%     $ 13.33       $ 12.58   

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.41       $ 14.57         (1.10 )%     $ 14.57       $ 14.21   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Transportation

    37     34

County/City/Special District/School District

    27        29   

Utilities

    13        13   

Health

    10        9   

State

    6        8   

Education

    4        3   

Housing

    1        2   

Tobacco

    1        1   

Corporate

    1        1   

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s 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 advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15     4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    5     5

AA/Aa

    61        67   

A

    29        25   

BBB/Baa

           3   

N/R2

    1          

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment advisor evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade represents 1% of the Fund’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

      

2016

    1

2017

      

2018

    27   

2019

    14   

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    15


Fund Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.

 

Fund Overview      

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.’s (MUI) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide common shareholders with high current income exempt from federal income taxes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective 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). Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 75% of its assets in municipal bonds rated investment grade and invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds with a duration of three to ten years at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MUI

Initial Offering Date

   August 1, 2003

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($14.01)1

   5.61%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.91%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0655

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.7860

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   36%

 

  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 VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques used by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

MUI1

    (0.40 )%      2.35

Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds2

    0.72     1.76

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3   

The Fund’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

The following discussion relates to the Fund’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Given that overall tax-exempt rates declined, the Fund’s longer duration added to performance. However, its position in longer-dated bonds with maturities beyond 25 years was a small detractor from performance given that longer-dated bonds finished with slightly higher yields. The Fund’s investments in the tax-backed (local and states), healthcare and transportation sectors were positive contributors to performance. The Fund’s positions in lower coupon bonds and bonds with better call protection also benefited returns, as both segments outperformed. From a credit rating perspective, the best returns came from the portfolio’s higher-yielding and lower-rated investment-grade credits. Nevertheless, the Fund’s high-quality pre-refunded bonds also contributed positively to performance. Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Fund’s total return for the period. In addition, the Fund’s use of leverage generated added income.

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    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


     BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary      

 

        10/31/15        4/30/15        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 14.01         $ 14.47           (3.18 )%     $ 14.47         $ 13.48   

Net Asset Value

     $ 15.78         $ 15.86           (0.50 )%     $ 15.86         $ 15.51   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Transportation

    24     23

County/City/Special District/School District

    20        19   

State

    16        16   

Education

    11        9   

Utilities

    10        10   

Health

    9        9   

Corporate

    6        10   

Housing

    2        2   

Tobacco

    2        2   

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s 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 advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15     4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    4     4

AA/Aa

    46        50   

A

    40        35   

BBB/Baa

    6        7   

BB/Ba

    1        1   

B

    1        1   

CCC/Caa

           2 

N/R3

    2        2   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P’s or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

Representing less than 1% of the Fund’s total investments.

 

  3   

The investment advisor evaluates the credit quality of unrated Investments based upon certain factors including but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade represents 1% and less than 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule4       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    4

2016

    2   

2017

    6   

2018

    6   

2019

    10   

 

  4  

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2015    BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.

 

Fund Overview

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.’s (MVT) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective 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 Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 75% of its assets in municipal bonds rated investment grade and invests primarily in long-term municipal bonds with a maturity of more than ten years at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE

   MVT

Initial Offering Date

   March 29, 1993

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2015 ($16.07)1

   6.20%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.95%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.083

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.996

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20154

   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 VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques used by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance

Returns for the six months ended October 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV3  

MVT1

    2.08     2.25 %4 

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)2

    1.77     2.20

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2   

Average return.

 

  3   

The Fund’s premium to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  4   

For financial reporting purposes, the market value of certain investments were adjusted as of report date. Accordingly, the net asset value (“NAV”) per share and total return performance based on net asset value presented herein are different than the information previously published on October 31, 2015.

The following discussion relates to the Fund’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

Municipal bonds produced a modest gain during the six-month reporting period. U.S. Treasury yields rose (as prices fell), with the bulk of the increase occurring from the beginning of April through the first week of June. While yields subsequently declined amid signs of slowing global growth, the rally was not sufficient to make up for the earlier weakness. Municipal issues outperformed Treasuries due in part to an increasingly favorable balance of supply and demand in the market, as the heavy new issuance that characterized the first half of 2015 began to abate at mid-year. In addition, overall state and local government finances continued to benefit from improving revenues.

 

 

Income in the form of coupon payments made up a meaningful portion of the Fund’s total return for the period. In addition, the Fund’s use of leverage provided both incremental return and income in a relatively stable rate environment.

 

 

The Fund’s positions in AA rated bonds, as well as in those on the lower end of the investment grade spectrum, were key drivers of its six-month results. The Fund benefited from the additional yield these securities generated, as well as the ongoing decline in yield spreads in these market segments. The Fund’s positions in the transportation, healthcare, tobacco and utilities sectors also aided performance.

 

 

The Fund’s overall yield curve positioning was a modest detractor from performance, due largely to its investments in longer-maturity bonds issued by Illinois and New Jersey. Ongoing concerns regarding the states’ budget and pension-funding challenges undermined valuations for both state and local general obligation debt.

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.

 

                
18    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


     BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                         

 

      10/31/15      4/30/15      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 16.07       $ 16.26         (1.17 )%     $ 16.29       $ 14.53   

Net Asset Value

   $ 15.85       $ 16.01         (1.00 )%     $ 16.01       $ 15.56   

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Total Investments*
Sector Allocation   10/31/15     4/30/15  

Transportation

    24     24

Health

    17        18   

Utilities

    13        13   

State

    13        13   

County/City/Special District/School District

    11        12   

Corporate

    8        8   

Education

    7        6   

Tobacco

    5        4   

Housing

    2        2   

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s 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 advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

Credit Quality Allocation1   10/31/15     4/30/15  

AAA/Aaa

    6     8

AA/Aa

    49        49   

A

    22        21   

BBB/Baa

    11        11   

BB/Ba

    4        3   

B

    2        2   

CCC/Caa2

             

N/R3

    6        6   

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2  

Representing less than 1% of Fund’s total investments.

 

  3  

The investment advisor evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment advisor has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2015 and April 30, 2015 the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment advisor to be investment grade represents less than 1% and 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s total investments.

 
   
Call/Maturity Schedule4       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

    5

2016

    3   

2017

    7   

2018

    12   

2019

    22   

 

  4  

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    19


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 2.2%

  

 

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A:

    

5.25%, 1/01/17

   $ 895      $ 900,210   

5.25%, 1/01/19

     2,000        2,011,640   

5.50%, 1/01/21

     1,215        1,222,071   

County of Jefferson Alabama Sewer, Refunding RB, Sub-Lien, Series D, 6.00%, 10/01/42

     3,745        4,208,032   

State of Alabama Docks Department, Refunding RB, 6.00%, 10/01/40

     2,165        2,506,052   
    

 

 

 
               10,848,005   

Alaska — 1.2%

    

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Series A:

    

4.63%, 6/01/23

         1,275        1,275,191   

5.00%, 6/01/32

     1,500        1,355,385   

5.00%, 6/01/46

     4,000        3,335,720   
    

 

 

 
               5,966,296   

Arizona — 1.4%

    

City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, RB:

    

Great Hearts Academies — Veritas Project, 6.30%, 7/01/42

     500        528,320   

Great Hearts Academies — Veritas Project, 6.40%, 7/01/47

     425        450,351   

Legacy Traditional Schools Project, Series A, 6.50%, 7/01/34 (a)

     570        631,195   

Legacy Traditional Schools Project, Series A, 6.75%, 7/01/44 (a)

     1,000        1,116,220   

City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, Refunding RB (a):

    

Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/35

     305        308,477   

Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/45

     855        848,400   

Legacy Traditional School Projects, 5.00%, 7/01/35

     320        317,997   

Legacy Traditional School Projects, 5.00%, 7/01/45

     255        243,604   

Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior, 5.00%, 12/01/37

     1,650        1,838,727   

University Medical Center Corp., RB, 6.50%, 7/01/19 (b)

     500        596,630   
    

 

 

 
               6,879,921   

California — 4.6%

    

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, RB, Asset-Backed, 5.60%, 6/01/36

     1,285        1,248,262   

California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, Urban Discovery Academy Project (a):

    

5.50%, 8/01/34

     315        324,900   

6.00%, 8/01/44

     665        691,534   

6.13%, 8/01/49

     580        603,844   

California School Finance Authority, RB:

    

Alliance for College Ready Public School — 2023 Union LLC Project, Series A,
6.40%, 7/01/48

     1,570        1,774,587   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

California (continued)

    

California School Finance Authority, RB (continued):

    

Value Schools, 6.65%, 7/01/33

   $ 435      $ 481,475   

Value Schools, 6.90%, 7/01/43

     975        1,090,928   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, American Baptist Homes of the West, 6.25%, 10/01/39

     2,175        2,395,567   

California Statewide Financing Authority, RB, Asset-Backed, Tobacco Settlement, Series B, 6.00%, 5/01/43

     1,650        1,650,132   

City of San Jose California Hotel Tax, RB, Convention Center Expansion & Renovation Project:

    

6.50%, 5/01/36

     900        1,091,232   

6.50%, 5/01/42

         2,220        2,671,370   

City of Stockton California Public Financing Authority, RB, Delta Water Supply Project, Series A, 6.25%, 10/01/40

     375        447,210   

County of Riverside California Transportation Commission, RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.75%, 6/01/48

     2,885        3,260,338   

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Senior, Series A-1, 5.75%, 6/01/47

     3,980        3,645,799   

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Senior Series A-1, 4.75%, 6/01/25

     1,490        1,490,060   
    

 

 

 
               22,867,238   

Colorado — 1.8%

    

Castle Oaks Metropolitan District No. 3, GO, 6.25%, 12/01/44

     500        496,650   

Copperleaf Metropolitan District No 2, GO, Refunding, 5.75%, 12/01/45

     720        743,342   

Foothills Metropolitan District, Special Assessment Bonds, 6.00%, 12/01/38

     5,985        6,344,878   

Regional Transportation District, RB, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project, 6.00%, 1/15/34

     1,500        1,689,120   
    

 

 

 
               9,273,990   

Connecticut — 1.0%

    

Mohegan Tribal Finance Authority, RB, 7.00%, 2/01/45 (a)

     755        643,660   

Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, RB, Series A, 6.75%, 2/01/45 (a)

     1,420        1,440,320   

Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Refunding RB, Public Improvement, Priority Distribution, 6.25%, 1/01/31

     2,755        2,748,829   
    

 

 

 
               4,832,809   

Delaware — 0.7%

    

County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project, 6.00%, 10/01/40

     1,000        1,115,040   

Delaware State EDA, RB, Exempt Facilities, Indian River Power LLC Project, 5.38%, 10/01/45

     2,280        2,366,982   
    

 

 

 
               3,482,022   
 
Portfolio Abbreviations

 

AGC    Assured Guarantee Corp.   EDA    Economic Development Authority   IDB    Industrial Development Board
AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.   EDC    Economic Development Corp.   ISD    Independent School District
AMBAC    American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.   ERB    Education Revenue Bonds   LRB    Lease Revenue Bonds
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to)   GARB    General Airport Revenue Bonds   M/F    Multi-Family
ARB    Airport Revenue Bonds   GO    General Obligation Bonds   NPFGC    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
BARB    Building Aid Revenue Bonds   GTD    Guaranteed   PSF-GTD    Permanent School Fund Guaranteed
BHAC    Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.   HDA    Housing Development Authority   RB    Revenue Bonds
CAB    Capital Appreciation Bonds   HFA    Housing Finance Agency   S/F    Single-Family
COP    Certificates of Participation   IDA    Industrial Development Authority     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

District of Columbia — 0.4%

    

District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 6.50%, 5/15/33

   $     1,755      $ 2,164,020   

Florida — 10.0%

    

Boggy Creek Improvement District, Refunding RB, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.13%, 5/01/43

     1,570        1,619,785   

Capital Trust Agency, Inc., RB, 1st Mortgage, Silver Creek St. Augustine Project:

    

8.25%, 1/01/44

     515        465,936   

8.25%, 1/01/49

     1,105        999,782   

County of Collier Florida IDA, Refunding RB, Arlington of Naples Project, Series A, 8.13%, 5/15/44 (a)

     2,510        2,959,842   

County of Miami-Dade Florida IDA, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 6/01/35

     1,460        1,477,681   

5.00%, 6/01/40

     2,000        2,005,960   

5.00%, 6/01/48

     2,815        2,801,403   

County of Palm Beach Florida Health Facilities Authority, RB, Acts Retirement Life Community, 5.50%, 11/15/33

     3,500        3,822,595   

Florida Development Finance Corp., RB, Renaissance Charter School, Series A:

    

5.75%, 6/15/29

     690        700,723   

6.00%, 6/15/34

     835        849,537   

6.13%, 6/15/44

     3,220        3,250,848   

Greeneway Improvement District, RB, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.13%, 5/01/43

     1,970        2,032,469   

Harbor Bay Community Development District Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series A, 7.00%, 5/01/33

     410        411,353   

Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, RB, Gerdau Ameristeel U.S. Inc., AMT, 5.30%, 5/01/37

     4,500        4,509,585   

Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, Refunding RB, Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Series A, 6.00%, 9/01/17 (a)

     535        574,986   

Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Lakewood Center & New Sector Projects, 8.00%, 5/01/40

     1,485        1,838,653   

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien, Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/21 (b)

     4,550        5,987,254   

Midtown Miami Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/37

     845        885,906   

Series B, 5.00%, 5/01/37

     495        518,963   

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 7.25%, 6/01/34

     500        593,895   

Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority, RB, 6.25%, 7/01/28 (c)(d)

     4,458        1,826,842   

Tampa Palms Open Space and Transportation Community Development District, RB, Capital Improvement, Richmond Place Project, 7.50%, 5/01/18

     835        836,052   

Tolomato Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds:

    

Convertible CAB, Series A2, 0.00%, 5/01/39 (e)

     250        187,495   

Convertible CAB, Series A3, 0.00%, 5/01/40 (e)

     585        349,730   

Convertible CAB, Series A4,
0.00%, 5/01/40 (e)

     305        135,002   

Series 2, 0.00%, 5/01/40 (e)

     805        419,630   

Series A1, 6.65%, 5/01/40

     910        921,448   

Tolomato Community Development District:

    

Series 1, 0.00%, 5/01/40 (e)

     1,305        804,337   

Series 1, 6.65%, 5/01/40 (c)(d)

     50        50,967   

Series 3, 6.61%, 5/01/40 (c)(d)

     875        9   

Series 3, 6.65%, 5/01/40 (c)(d)

     710        7   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Florida (continued)

    

Village Community Development District No. 9, Special Assessment Bonds:

    

6.75%, 5/01/31

   $ 1,660      $ 2,019,656   

7.00%, 5/01/41

         2,665        3,257,563   

5.50%, 5/01/42

     1,235        1,409,913   
    

 

 

 
               50,525,807   

Georgia — 2.3%

    

City of Atlanta Georgia, Tax Allocation Bonds, Princeton Lakes Project, 5.50%, 1/01/31

     1,035        1,036,718   

County of Clayton Georgia, Tax Allocation Bonds, Ellenwood Project, 7.50%, 7/01/33

     2,615        2,710,291   

County of Clayton Georgia Development Authority, Refunding RB, Delta Air Lines, Inc. Project, Series A, 8.75%, 6/01/29

     3,365        4,116,943   

County of Gainesville & Hall Georgia Development Authority, Refunding RB, Acts Retirement Life Community, Series A-2:

    

6.38%, 11/15/29

     700        790,986   

6.63%, 11/15/39

     880        993,582   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, RB, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/60

     1,635        1,736,533   
    

 

 

 
               11,385,053   

Guam — 1.2%

    

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, RB, Water & Wastewater System:

    

5.25%, 7/01/33

     1,450        1,615,184   

5.50%, 7/01/43

     2,415        2,702,819   

Territory of Guam, GO, Series A:

    

6.00%, 11/15/19

     505        558,707   

7.00%, 11/15/19 (b)

     1,115        1,374,851   
    

 

 

 
               6,251,561   

Illinois — 5.1%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/39

     3,600        3,690,900   

City of Chicago Illinois Board of Education, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/41

     1,930        1,726,269   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Clare Water Tower, Series B, 0.00%, 5/15/50 (c)(d)(f)

     1,214        12   

Clare Water Tower, Series A-7, 6.13%, 5/15/41 (c)(d)

     3,129        31   

Friendship Village of Schaumburg, 7.25%, 2/15/45

     4,000        4,268,640   

Lutheran Home & Services Obligated Group, 5.63%, 5/15/42

     2,395        2,512,618   

Primary Health Care Centers Program, 6.60%, 7/01/24

     1,085        1,092,053   

Rogers Park Montessori School Project, Series 2014, 6.00%, 2/01/34

     365        377,673   

Rogers Park Montessori School Project, Series 2014, 6.13%, 2/01/45

     860        880,864   

Roosevelt University Project, 6.50%, 4/01/44

     4,170        4,514,692   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/53

     2,370        2,564,577   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     180        210,006   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     710        842,010   

Village of Lincolnshire Illinois, Special Tax Bonds, Sedgebrook Project, 6.25%, 3/01/34

     1,794        1,813,788   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    21


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Illinois (continued)

    

Village of Wheeling Illinois, Tax Allocation Bonds, North Milwaukee/Lake-Cook TIF Project, 6.00%, 1/01/25

   $ 1,345      $ 1,345,498   
    

 

 

 
               25,839,631   

Indiana — 1.1%

    

City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper LLC Project, AMT:

    

6.75%, 1/01/34

     825        995,140   

7.00%, 1/01/44

         2,000        2,431,600   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, Series A, AMT:

    

5.00%, 7/01/44

     470        498,365   

5.00%, 7/01/48

     1,555        1,640,136   
    

 

 

 
               5,565,241   

Iowa — 3.5%

    

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project, 5.50%, 12/01/22

     4,090        4,333,314   

Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project, 5.25%, 12/01/25

     2,190        2,393,276   

Sunrise Retirement Community Project, 5.50%, 9/01/37

     1,355        1,370,271   

Sunrise Retirement Community Project, 5.75%, 9/01/43

     2,115        2,163,349   

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Asset-Backed, CAB, Series B, 5.60%, 6/01/34

     1,200        1,183,992   

Asset-Backed, Series C, 5.63%, 6/01/46

     1,565        1,503,855   

Series C, 5.38%, 6/01/38

     4,900        4,598,405   
    

 

 

 
               17,546,462   

Kentucky — 0.9%

    

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, Downtown Crossing, First Tier,
Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/49

     4,000        4,475,680   

Louisiana — 2.9%

    

Juban Crossing Economic Development District, Refunding RB, General Infrastructure Project, Series C, 7.00%, 9/15/44 (a)

     1,055        1,067,955   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project,
6.75%, 11/01/32

     5,000        5,420,800   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, RB, Belle Chasse Educational Foundation Project, 6.75%, 5/01/41

     1,855        2,059,310   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.25%, 5/15/35

     5,570        6,172,953   
    

 

 

 
               14,721,018   

Maine — 0.7%

    

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Maine General Medical Center, 6.75%, 7/01/41

     2,955        3,342,548   

Maryland — 2.0%

    

County of Frederick Maryland, RB, Jefferson Technology Park Project, Series B, 7.13%, 7/01/43

     2,840        3,185,486   

Maryland EDC, RB, Transportation Facilities Project, Series A, 5.75%, 6/01/35

     3,615        3,940,277   

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB, CNX Marine Terminals, Inc., 5.75%, 9/01/25

     3,085        3,067,354   
    

 

 

 
               10,193,117   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Massachusetts — 2.8%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB:

    

Boston Medical Center, Series D, 4.00%, 7/01/45

   $ 2,480      $ 2,445,925   

Boston Medical Center, Series D, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     5,905        6,369,428   

Foxborough Regional Charter School, Series A, 7.00%, 7/01/42

     1,025        1,154,252   

North Hill Communities Issue, Series A, 6.50%, 11/15/43 (a)

     2,020        2,182,469   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Tufts Medical Center, Series I,
6.75%, 1/01/36

     1,490        1,750,184   
    

 

 

 
               13,902,258   

Michigan — 0.9%

    

City of Detroit Michigan, GO, Financial Recovery (e)(g):

  

 

Series B-1, 4.00%, 4/01/44

     315        182,611   

Series B-2, 4.00%, 4/01/44

     100        46,359   

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

         2,785        3,015,682   

Michigan Finance Authority, RB, Detroit Water & Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series 2014 C-2, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     415        430,201   

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Detroit Water & Sewage Department Project, Senior Lien, Series C-1, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     920        971,134   
    

 

 

 
               4,645,987   

Minnesota — 0.7%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A, 6.75%, 11/15/18 (b)

     1,785        2,093,341   

City of Rochester Minnesota, RB, Health Care And Facility Homestead Rochester Incorporate, 5.00%, 12/01/49 (h)

     1,335        1,309,328   
    

 

 

 
               3,402,669   

Missouri — 1.0%

    

Kirkwood IDA Missouri, RB, Aberdeen Heights, Series A, 8.25%, 5/15/39

     2,315        2,625,279   

Lees Summit Industrial Development Authority, RB, John Knox Obligated Group, 5.25%, 8/15/39

     2,235        2,286,964   
    

 

 

 
               4,912,243   

New Jersey — 4.2%

    

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.25%, 11/01/39

     1,065        1,074,116   

5.25%, 11/01/44

     770        772,741   

County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/45 (a)

     1,150        1,172,977   

New Jersey EDA, RB:

    

Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, Series B, AMT, 6.50%, 4/01/31

     2,250        2,693,363   

Team Academy Charter School Project, 6.00%, 10/01/43

     1,530        1,712,759   

The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, AMT, 5.38%, 1/01/43

     2,155        2,297,747   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Series A, 6.00%, 8/01/49 (a)

     500        511,735   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

St. Barnabas Health Care System, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/37

     2,650        3,026,379   

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System,
6.63%, 7/01/38

     4,090        4,528,448   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
22    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

    

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series 1A, 5.00%, 6/01/29

   $ 3,735      $ 3,279,442   
    

 

 

 
               21,069,707   

New Mexico — 0.6%

    

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Refunding RB, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Project, 5.50%, 7/01/42

     2,970        3,044,666   

New York — 8.3%

    

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, ARB, AMT:

    

American Airlines, Inc., JFK International Airport, 8.00%, 8/01/28 (g)

         1,765        1,863,964   

British Airways PLC Project, 7.63%, 12/01/32

     4,130        4,186,457   

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series C-1:

    

6.50%, 7/01/24

     610        611,171   

6.63%, 7/01/29

     1,100        1,102,222   

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 6/01/41 (a)

     5,400        5,573,340   

County of Dutchess New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Bard College Civic Facility, 5.00%, 8/01/46

     2,520        2,351,538   

County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/44

     1,354        1,488,595   

County of Westchester New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Kendal On Hudson Project, 5.00%, 1/01/34

     1,000        1,067,520   

Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/45

     2,890        2,748,679   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series C, 6.50%, 11/15/28

     2,000        2,333,320   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB:

    

2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3,
6.38%, 7/15/49

     1,270        1,430,973   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 5.00%, 11/15/44 (a)

     5,020        5,070,802   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.15%, 11/15/34 (a)

     455        471,799   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40 (a)

     1,080        1,130,738   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 3, 7.25%, 11/15/44 (a)

     1,565        1,851,113   

Niagara Area Development Corp., Refunding RB, Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Covanta Energy Project, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 11/01/42 (a)

     1,335        1,343,157   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8, 6.00%, 12/01/36

     1,340        1,553,288   

TSASC, Inc., Refunding RB, Series 1, 5.00%, 6/01/34

     1,135        1,085,820   

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization, Refunding RB, 5.13%, 6/01/45

     4,800        4,665,936   
    

 

 

 
               41,930,432   

North Carolina — 1.5%

    

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB, 1st Mortgage, Series A:

    

Deerfield Project, 6.13%, 11/01/38

     4,565        4,985,436   

Retirement Facilities Whitestone Project, 7.75%, 3/01/31

     1,000        1,144,660   

Retirement Facilities Whitestone Project, 7.75%, 3/01/41

     1,420        1,622,180   
    

 

 

 
               7,752,276   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

North Dakota — 0.1%

    

City of Williston North Dakota, RB, Eagle Crest Apartments LLC Project, 7.75%, 9/01/38

   $ 345      $ 357,206   

Ohio — 1.7%

    

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, RB, Asset-Backed Bonds, Series A-2:

    

5.75%, 6/01/34

     6,745        5,881,033   

6.00%, 6/01/42

     3,040        2,645,712   
    

 

 

 
               8,526,745   

Oklahoma — 0.3%

    

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Inverness Village Community,
6.00%, 1/01/32

         1,305        1,369,206   

Oregon — 0.8%

    

Hospital Facilities Authority of Multnomah County Oregon, Refunding RB, Mirabella at South Waterfront, 5.50%, 10/01/49

     1,765        1,907,842   

Polk County Hospital Facility Authority, RB, Dallas Retirement Village Project, Series A:

    

5.13%, 7/01/35

     620        620,893   

5.38%, 7/01/45

     1,435        1,437,023   
    

 

 

 
               3,965,758   

Pennsylvania — 4.5%

    

Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/42

     4,170        4,319,703   

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, Temple University Health System, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/36

     2,000        2,152,120   

County of Cumberland Pennsylvania Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, Diakon Lutheran:

    

6.38%, 1/01/19 (b)

     5,550        6,478,293   

6.38%, 1/01/39

     615        703,333   

County of Lancaster Pennsylvania Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Brethren Village Project, Series A, 6.25%, 7/01/26

     1,160        1,203,477   

County of Lehigh Pennsylvania General Purpose Authority, Refunding RB, Bible Fellowship Church Homes, 5.13%, 7/01/32

     1,800        1,863,828   

County of Northampton Pennsylvania IDA, Route 33 Project, Tax Allocation Bond, 7.00%, 7/01/32

     2,110        2,286,586   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

National Gypson Co., AMT, 5.50%, 11/01/44

     2,710        2,783,549   

PPL Energy Supply, Series A, 6.40%, 12/01/38

     1,000        1,044,930   
    

 

 

 
               22,835,819   

Rhode Island — 1.7%

    

Central Falls Detention Facility Corp., Refunding RB, 7.25%, 7/15/35 (c)(d)

     4,190        1,041,718   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/40

     980        1,001,677   

Series B, 4.50%, 6/01/45

     5,055        4,917,757   

Series B, 5.00%, 6/01/50

     1,500        1,512,450   
    

 

 

 
               8,473,602   

Texas — 10.4%

    

Brazos River Authority, Refunding RB, Texas Utility Co., Series A, AMT,
7.70%, 4/01/33 (c)(d)

     5,080        292,100   

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

CAB, 0.00%, 1/01/28 (f)

     1,000        605,170   

CAB, 0.00%, 1/01/29 (f)

     2,000        1,145,040   

CAB, 0.00%, 1/01/30 (f)

     1,170        637,638   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    23


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas (continued)

    

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB: (continued)

    

CAB, 0.00%, 1/01/33 (f)

   $ 3,690      $ 1,730,278   

CAB, 0.00%, 1/01/34 (f)

     4,000        1,763,080   

Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     2,210        2,535,489   

City of Houston Texas Airport System, Refunding ARB, AMT:

    

Special Facilities, Continental Airlines, Inc., Series A, 6.63%, 7/15/38

     2,890        3,327,633   

United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     910        970,569   

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., ERB, Idea Public Schools:

    

5.50%, 8/15/31

     955        1,051,665   

5.75%, 8/15/41

     720        801,425   

County of Bexar Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., RB, Army Retirement Residence Project, 6.20%, 7/01/45

         5,040        5,662,793   

County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, 1st Mortgage, Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, Series B, 7.00%, 1/01/48

     475        558,106   

County of Matagorda Texas Navigation District No. 1, Refunding RB, Central Power & Light Co., Project, Series A, 6.30%, 11/01/29

     2,090        2,370,039   

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Series A:

    

CC Young Memorial Home, 8.00%, 2/15/38

     1,745        1,963,387   

Senior Living Center Project, 8.25%, 11/15/44

     4,200        4,185,972   

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Trinity Terrace Project, 5.00%, 10/01/49

     865        910,784   

County of Travis Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., Refunding RB, 7.13%, 1/01/46

     3,080        3,431,674   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Kipp, Inc., Series A, 6.38%, 8/15/19 (b)

     860        1,026,952   

Mesquite Health Facility Development Corp., Refunding RB, 5.13%, 2/15/42

     810        831,676   

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., RB, Stephenville LLC Tarleton State University Project:

    

5.88%, 4/01/36

     1,210        1,353,542   

6.00%, 4/01/45

     1,845        2,073,503   

North Texas Education Finance Corp., ERB, Uplift Education, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/47

     1,600        1,681,632   

Red River Health Facilities Development Corp., First MRB, Project:

    

Eden Home, Inc., 7.25%, 12/15/42

     2,895        2,697,706   

Wichita Falls Retirement Foundation, 5.13%, 1/01/41

     900        920,097   

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien:

    

LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, LBJ Freeway Managed Lanes Project, 7.00%, 6/30/40

     3,775        4,472,960   

NTE Mobility Partners LLC, North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, 6.88%, 12/31/39

     3,000        3,493,530   
    

 

 

 
               52,494,440   

Utah — 0.6%

    

State of Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 6.75%, 10/15/43

     2,950        3,093,134   

Vermont — 0.2%

    

Vermont EDA, Refunding, MRB, Wake Robin Corp. Project, 5.40%, 5/01/33

     770        804,019   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Virginia — 3.1%

    

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Goodwin House, Inc., 5.13%, 10/01/42

   $ 2,500      $ 2,591,675   

Lower Magnolia Green Community Development Authority, Special Assessment Bonds (a):

    

5.00%, 3/01/35

     510        508,715   

5.00%, 3/01/45

     520        511,316   

Mosaic District Community Development Authority, Special Assessment, Series A:

    

6.63%, 3/01/26

     1,485        1,687,331   

6.88%, 3/01/36

     1,300        1,475,565   

Virginia College Building Authority, RB, Marymount University Project, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/45 (a)

     535        539,457   

Virginia College Building Authority, Refunding RB, Marymount University Project, Series A (a):

    

Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/35

     130        133,198   

5.00%, 7/01/45

     375        378,124   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT, 6.00%, 1/01/37

     6,805        7,713,535   
    

 

 

 
               15,538,916   

Washington — 0.6%

    

County of King Washington Public Hospital District No. 4, GO, Refunding, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, 7.00%, 12/01/40

     1,455        1,587,682   

Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.50%, 9/01/42

     1,495        1,561,916   
    

 

 

 
               3,149,598   

Wisconsin — 0.3%

    

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, St. Johns Communities, Inc., Series A:

    

7.25%, 9/15/29

     425        498,440   

7.63%, 9/15/39

     855        1,007,489   
    

 

 

 
               1,505,929   
Total Municipal Bonds — 87.3%              438,935,029   
    
   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (i)
 

Colorado — 2.5%

  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Sisters of Leavenworth Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     11,468        12,606,595   

Florida — 3.2%

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, Refunding RB, Miami International Airport, Series A, AMT (AGC), 5.25%, 10/01/33

     15,000        16,421,400   

Illinois — 4.1%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, 3rd Lien, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 1/01/33 (j)

     6,507        6,557,870   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, The Carle Foundation, Series A (AGM), 6.00%, 8/15/41

     7,180        8,442,172   

State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB, Senior Priority, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     5,056        5,590,121   
    

 

 

 
               20,590,163   

New York — 13.6%

    

City of New York New York Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing, Series D-1, Class B, 4.25%, 11/01/45

     8,996        9,078,600   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
24    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (i)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

New York (continued)

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution:

    

Fiscal 2013, Series CC, 5.00%, 6/15/47

   $ 14,181      $ 15,773,800   

Series HH, 5.00%, 6/15/31 (j)

     8,610        9,951,094   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Fiscal 2012, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47 (j)

     4,520        5,140,673   

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43

     18,104        20,760,134   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51 (j)

     6,600        7,600,359   
    

 

 

 
               68,304,660   

Washington — 1.8%

    

City of Bellingham Washington, RB, Water & Sewer, 5.00%, 8/01/40

       7,966        8,901,446   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 25.2%
        126,824,264   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $534,584,314) — 112.5%
        565,759,293   
Short Term Securities        
Shares
    Value  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.02% (k)(l)

     734,168      $ 734,168   

Total Short-Term Securities (Cost — $734,168) — 0.1%

  

    734,168   
Total Investments (Cost — $535,318,482) — 112.6%        566,493,461   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.4%        6,952,146   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (14.0)%

   

    (70,445,477
    

 

 

 
Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 503,000,130   
 

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   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.

 

(b)   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.

 

(c)   Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.

 

(d)   Non-income producing security.

 

(e)   Represents a step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of period end.

 

(f)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(g)   Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of period end.

 

(h)   When-issued security.

 

(i)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(j)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement, which may require the Fund to pay the liquidity provider in the event there is a shortfall between the TOB Trust Certificates and proceeds received from the sale of the security contributed to the TOB Trust or in the event of a default on the security. In the case of a shortfall or default, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between February 15, 2019 to January 1, 2033, is $16,356,996.

 

(k)   During the six months ended October 31, 2015, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate     

Shares Held
at April 30,

2015

       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2015
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       961,095           (226,927        734,168         $ 207   

 

(l)   Represents the current yield as of period end.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Financial Futures Contracts

 

Contracts

Short

  Issue   Expiration    

Notional

Value

    Unrealized
Appreciation
 
(28)   10-Year U.S. Treasury Note     December 2015      $ 3,575,250      $ 51,435   
(20)   5-Year U.S. Treasury Note     December 2015      $ 2,395,469        26,734   
(13)   Long U.S. Treasury Bond     December 2015      $ 2,033,687        39,984   
(4)   U.S. Ultra Bond     December 2015      $ 639,000        13,620   
Total         $ 131,773   
       

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

 

 

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  

Financial futures contracts

       Net unrealized appreciation 1                                     $ 131,773               $ 131,773   

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

        

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, 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  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ (594,791            $ (594,791
                    
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
    

Foreign

Currency
Exchange

Contracts

     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ 486,072               $ 486,072   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

Financial futures contracts:

    

Average notional value of contracts — short

     $ 16,874,297   

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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 Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 565,759,293                   $ 565,759,293   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 734,168                               734,168   
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 734,168         $ 565,759,293                   $ 566,493,461   
 

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

       

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments1                 

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 131,773                             $ 131,773   

1    Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

       

The Fund 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:    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 116,950                             $ 116,950   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (70,423,268                  (70,423,268
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 116,950         $ (70,423,268                $ (70,306,318
 

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2015, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 1.4%

    

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A:

    

5.50%, 1/01/22

   $ 2,750      $ 2,766,005   

4.75%, 1/01/25

     2,200        2,212,804   
    

 

 

 
               4,978,809   

Alaska — 0.7%

    

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority, RB, Providence Health Services, Series A, 5.50%, 10/01/41

     990        1,121,571   

Borough of Matanuska-Susitna Alaska, RB, Goose Creek Correctional Center (AGC):

    

6.00%, 9/01/19 (a)

     765        907,091   

6.00%, 9/01/28

     435        510,460   
    

 

 

 
               2,539,122   

Arizona — 1.0%

    

State of Arizona, COP, Department of Administration, Series A (AGM):

    

5.00%, 10/01/27

     2,700        2,998,269   

5.00%, 10/01/29

     400        443,180   
    

 

 

 
               3,441,449   

Arkansas — 0.1%

    

County of Pulaski Arkansas Public Facilities Board, RB, 5.00%, 12/01/42

     390        425,038   

California — 19.5%

    

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, CAB, Subordinate Lien, Series A (AMBAC) (b):

    

5.40%, 10/01/24

     10,185        10,977,088   

5.45%, 10/01/25

     3,700        3,991,264   

Anaheim Public Financing Authority California, RB, Senior, Public Improvements Project, Series A (AGM), 6.00%, 9/01/24

     5,000        6,149,900   

Cabrillo Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2004, Series B (NPFGC), 0.00%, 8/01/37 (c)

     2,400        855,504   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/39

     550        626,164   

Sutter Health, Series B, 5.88%, 8/15/31

     1,200        1,413,828   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,090        1,241,521   

California State University, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 5/01/17 (a)

     850        908,216   

5.00%, 11/01/37

     1,150        1,213,664   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, Kaiser Permanente, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/42

     1,480        1,636,170   

City of Redding California, COP, Refunding, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 6/01/30

     1,420        1,542,802   

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Series A-1, AMT, 5.75%, 3/01/34

     850        983,960   

County of Orange California Sanitation District, COP, Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 2/01/17 (a)

     1,500        1,586,670   

County of San Joaquin California Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Limited Tax, Measure K, Series A, 6.00%, 3/01/36

     2,175        2,621,158   

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/40

     1,490        1,657,804   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/17 (a)

     1,300        1,402,219   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

    

Mount San Antonio Community College District, GO, Refunding, CAB, Election of 2008, Series A, 0.00%, 8/01/43 (b)

   $ 2,500      $ 1,745,700   

Poway Unified School District, GO, Refunding, CAB, School Facilities Improvement, Election of 2008, Series B, 0.00%, 8/01/36 (c)

     3,750        1,608,712   

Rio Hondo Community College District California, GO, CAB, Election of 2004, Series C, 0.00%, 8/01/38 (c)

     5,000        1,993,950   

San Diego California Unified School District, GO, CAB, Election of 2008 (c):

    

Series C, 0.00%, 7/01/38

     1,600        616,704   

Series G, 0.00%, 7/01/34

     650        268,359   

Series G, 0.00%, 7/01/35

     690        267,644   

Series G, 0.00%, 7/01/36

     1,035        379,007   

Series G, 0.00%, 7/01/37

     690        236,532   

San Diego California Unified School District, GO, Refunding, Series R-1 (c):

    

0.00%, 7/01/30

     5,000        2,915,950   

0.00%, 7/01/31

     1,280        709,645   

San Diego Community College District California, GO, CAB, Election of 2006 (c):

    

0.00%, 8/01/31

     2,145        1,073,594   

0.00%, 8/01/32

     2,680        1,258,742   

San Marcos Unified School District, GO, Election of 2010, Series A:

    

5.00%, 8/01/34

     700        800,695   

5.00%, 8/01/38

     600        683,214   

San Mateo County Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2001, Series C (NPFGC), 0.00%, 9/01/30 (c)

     12,740        7,771,018   

State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purposes, 5.00%, 10/01/41

     1,000        1,121,540   

Walnut Valley Unified School District, GO, CAB, Election of 2007, Series B, 0.00%, 8/01/36 (c)

     5,500        2,326,555   

West Basin Municipal Water District California, COP, Refunding, Series B (AGC), 5.00%, 8/01/30

     5,035        5,494,695   
    

 

 

 
               70,080,188   

Colorado — 0.6%

    

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding, Series A, 5.38%, 6/01/31

     2,000        2,281,080   

District of Columbia — 1.5%

    

District of Columbia Ballpark Revenue, RB, Series B-1 (NPFGC), 5.00%, 2/01/31

     5,480        5,531,183   

Florida — 15.2%

    

City of Tallahassee Florida Energy System Revenue, RB, 5.00%, 10/01/37

     7,500        8,022,075   

County of Brevard Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Health First, Inc. Project, 5.00%, 4/01/39

     1,600        1,738,400   

County of Broward Florida Water & Sewer Utility, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/18 (a)

     850        958,001   

County of Duval Florida School Board, COP, Master Lease Program (AGM),
5.00%, 7/01/17 (a)

     2,625        2,818,384   

County of Highlands Florida Health Facilities Authority, RB, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Series B, 6.00%, 11/15/37

     1,450        1,675,867   

County of Hillsborough Florida Aviation Authority, RB, Series A, AMT (AGC), 5.38%, 10/01/33

     4,050        4,426,326   

County of Lee Florida, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT:

    

5.63%, 10/01/26

     960        1,113,206   

5.38%, 10/01/32

     3,160        3,513,509   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    27


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Florida (continued)

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, GO, Building Better Communities Program, Series B-1, 5.75%, 7/01/33

   $ 1,400      $ 1,563,114   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Seaport:

    

Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/38

     2,025        2,421,961   

Series B, AMT, 6.00%, 10/01/30

     640        777,446   

Series B, AMT, 6.25%, 10/01/38

     415        504,860   

Series B, AMT, 6.00%, 10/01/42

     660        773,744   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     190        208,160   

County of Orange Florida School Board, COP, Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/16 (a)

     2,000        2,070,020   

County of Palm Beach Florida Solid Waste Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/31

     2,000        2,321,120   

County of Sarasota Florida Public Hospital District, RB, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Project, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/39

     275        304,128   

Florida Ports Financing Commission, Refunding RB, State Transportation Trust Fund, Series B, AMT:

    

5.13%, 6/01/27

     2,000        2,323,780   

5.38%, 10/01/29

     1,050        1,226,757   

Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, University of Miami, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/40

     3,490        3,816,001   

Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation Inc, 5.00%, 5/01/33

     10,000        10,791,700   

South Florida Water Management District, COP, (AGC), 5.00%, 10/01/22

     1,000        1,043,520   
    

 

 

 
               54,412,079   

Georgia — 3.6%

    

County of Burke Georgia Development Authority, Refunding RB, Oglethorpe Power-Vogtle Project, Series C, 5.70%, 1/01/43

     1,150        1,244,403   

County of Gainesville Georgia & Hall Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project, Series A, 5.50%, 8/15/54

     500        582,160   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Refunding RB, Series EE (AMBAC), 7.00%, 1/01/25

     7,475        10,215,783   

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, RB, Savannah College of Art & Design:

    

5.00%, 4/01/31

     190        211,649   

5.00%, 4/01/33

     140        154,766   

5.00%, 4/01/44

     625        672,063   
    

 

 

 
               13,080,824   

Illinois — 18.5%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, 3rd Lien, Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     5,110        5,945,485   

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Refunding, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/34

     3,750        3,745,312   

Project, 5.25%, 1/01/33

     1,185        1,207,764   

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, 5.25%, 1/01/35

     400        404,296   

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB, Sales Tax Receipts, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/41

     3,425        3,446,440   

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB:

    

5.25%, 12/01/49

     900        977,823   

Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/36

     595        635,133   

County of Cook Illinois Forest Preserve District, GO, Refunding, Limited Tax Project, Series B,
5.00%, 12/15/37

     285        305,888   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Carle Foundation, Series A:

    

5.75%, 8/15/34

     650        756,743   

6.00%, 8/15/41

     1,000        1,172,280   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Illinois (continued)

    

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers:

    

4.13%, 8/15/37

   $ 700      $ 697,970   

5.00%, 8/15/44

     350        375,172   

Illinois HDA, RB, Liberty Arms Senior Apartments, M/F Housing, Series D, AMT (AMBAC), 4.88%, 7/01/47

     2,115        2,116,100   

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, RB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 2/01/17 (a)

     1,000        1,060,210   

Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, RB, State Tax Supported (AMBAC), 5.50%, 6/15/30

     12,490        12,663,236   

Kane McHenry Cook & De Kalb Counties Unit School District No. 300, GO, Refunding,
5.25%, 1/01/33

     9,145        10,381,038   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, RB, CAB, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A (NPFGC) (c):

    

0.00%, 12/15/26

     5,000        3,268,850   

0.00%, 12/15/33

     9,950        4,371,234   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B:

    

CAB (AGM), 0.00%, 6/15/44 (c)

     3,450        846,285   

4.25%, 6/15/42

     1,070        1,004,227   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB, 6.00%, 6/01/28

     675        800,503   

Regional Transportation Authority, RB, Series A (AMBAC), 7.20%, 11/01/20

     5,555        6,358,086   

State of Illinois, GO:

    

5.25%, 2/01/33

     830        875,974   

5.50%, 7/01/33

     820        880,336   

5.25%, 2/01/34

     830        873,625   

5.50%, 7/01/38

     445        469,137   

University of Illinois, RB, Auxiliary Facilities System, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/39

     905        985,997   
    

 

 

 
               66,625,144   

Indiana — 1.0%

    

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

CWA Authority Project, 1st Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     1,100        1,274,218   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     515        546,080   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/40

     890        947,325   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Refunding RB, Waterworks Project, Series A (AGC), 5.25%, 1/01/29

     600        671,358   
    

 

 

 
               3,438,981   

Iowa — 3.4%

    

Iowa Finance Authority, RB, Iowa Health Care Facilities, Series A (AGC), 5.63%, 8/15/37

     5,725        6,450,644   

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., RB, Senior Series A-2, AMT:

    

5.60%, 12/01/26

     2,580        2,791,973   

5.70%, 12/01/27

     1,170        1,258,639   

5.80%, 12/01/29

     790        848,823   

5.85%, 12/01/30

     825        887,114   
    

 

 

 
               12,237,193   

Louisiana — 1.2%

    

City of New Orleans Louisiana Aviation Board, RB, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     2,795        3,016,532   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
28    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Louisiana (continued)

    

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Christus Health, Series B (AGC), 6.50%, 7/01/30

   $ 1,250      $ 1,415,687   
    

 

 

 
               4,432,219   

Massachusetts — 1.5%

    

Massachusetts HFA, Refunding RB, Series C, AMT, 5.35%, 12/01/42

     1,150        1,188,927   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Dedicated Sales Tax, Senior Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/43

     1,280        1,455,322   

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Refunding RB, General, Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 8/01/34

     2,530        2,694,172   
    

 

 

 
               5,338,421   

Michigan — 2.8%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB, 2nd Lien, Series E (BHAC), 5.75%, 7/01/31

     2,500        2,737,650   

City of Detroit Michigan Water Supply System, RB, 2nd Lien, Series B (AGM), 6.25%, 7/01/36

     400        441,028   

City of Lansing Michigan, RB, Board of Water & Light Utilities System, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/41

     1,700        2,001,903   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Michigan, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital, Series D, 5.00%, 9/01/39

     1,390        1,514,377   

State of Michigan Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program:

    

Series I-A, 5.38%, 10/15/36

     145        166,296   

Series I-A, 5.38%, 10/15/41

     700        801,150   

Series II-A (AGM), 5.25%, 10/15/36

     900        1,000,899   

State of Michigan HDA, RB, S/F Housing, Series C, AMT, 5.50%, 12/01/28

     790        836,263   

Western Michigan University, Refunding RB, General, University and College Improvements (AGM), 5.00%, 11/15/39

     380        418,528   
    

 

 

 
               9,918,094   

Minnesota — 0.8%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A (AGC):

    

6.50%, 11/15/18 (a)

     385        448,629   

6.50%, 11/15/38

     2,115        2,403,634   
    

 

 

 
               2,852,263   

Nebraska — 1.8%

    

Central Plains Energy Project Nebraska, RB, Gas Project No. 3, 5.25%, 9/01/37

     750        828,667   

Central Plains Nebraska Energy Project, RB, Gas Project No. 3, 5.00%, 9/01/32

     5,000        5,503,300   
    

 

 

 
               6,331,967   

Nevada — 1.6%

    

City of Las Vegas Nevada, GO, Limited Tax, Performing Arts Center, 6.00%, 4/01/34

     850        987,301   

County of Clark Nevada, ARB, Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series A:

    

5.25%, 7/01/42

     500        559,575   

(AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/39

     3,800        4,254,366   

County of Clark Nevada, RB, Southwest Gas Corp. Project, Series A, AMT (NPFGC),
4.75%, 9/01/36

     75        75,417   
    

 

 

 
               5,876,659   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey — 10.1%

    

New Jersey EDA, RB:

    

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/31

   $ 3,125      $ 3,165,344   

Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/33

     7,800        7,900,698   

Private Activity Bond, The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, AMT, 5.13%, 1/01/34

     685        743,184   

School Facilities Construction (AGC), 6.00%, 12/15/18 (a)

     1,975        2,281,105   

School Facilities Construction (AGC),

     25        28,369   

6.00%, 12/15/34

    

Series WW, 5.25%, 6/15/33

     155        162,756   

Series WW, 5.00%, 6/15/34

     205        210,986   

Series WW, 5.00%, 6/15/36

     1,245        1,275,527   

Series WW, 5.25%, 6/15/40

     365        380,377   

The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, AMT, 5.38%, 1/01/43

     895        954,285   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding RB, Series 1, AMT:

    

5.50%, 12/01/26

     600        663,600   

5.75%, 12/01/27

     3,870        4,299,957   

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Refunding RB, M/F Housing, Series 2, AMT, 4.35%, 11/01/33

     1,125        1,154,374   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.25%, 6/15/33

     1,460        1,534,752   

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 6/15/38

     1,760        1,791,997   

Transportation System, CAB, Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

     4,360        2,091,187   

Transportation System, Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     2,000        2,121,760   

Transportation System, Series AA, 5.50%, 6/15/39

     1,150        1,224,232   

Transportation System, Series B, 5.50%, 6/15/31

     1,000        1,068,090   

Transportation System, Series B, 5.00%, 6/15/42

     2,500        2,542,750   

Transportation System, Series D,
5.00%, 6/15/32

     625        644,838   
    

 

 

 
               36,240,168   

New York — 5.4%

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Second General Resolution, Fiscal 2012, Series BB, 5.25%, 6/15/44

     1,425        1,645,191   

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-4, 5.50%, 1/15/33

     1,600        1,812,848   

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-4, 5.50%, 1/15/34

     2,750        3,115,832   

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Future Tax Secured, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/32

     1,480        1,704,028   

County of Erie New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, City School District of Buffalo, Series A (AGM), 5.75%, 5/01/17 (a)

     1,500        1,618,245   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47

     700        796,194   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series C, 6.50%, 11/15/28

     4,000        4,666,640   

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB, Series B, 5.75%, 3/15/36

     1,200        1,377,888   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New York (continued)

    

State of New York HFA, RB, Affordable Housing, M/F, Series B, AMT, 5.30%, 11/01/37

   $ 2,500      $ 2,556,625   
    

 

 

 
               19,293,491   

Ohio — 1.3%

    

County of Lucas Ohio, Refunding RB, Promedica Healthcare, Series A, 6.50%, 11/15/37

     530        651,863   

State of Ohio Turnpike Commission, RB, CAB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-2, 0.00%, 2/15/37 (c)

     10,000        4,050,500   
    

 

 

 
               4,702,363   

Pennsylvania — 5.3%

    

Commonwealth Financing Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 6/01/42

     1,600        1,732,208   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, AMT, Pennsylvania Bridge Finco LP:

    

5.00%, 12/31/34

     7,290        7,878,084   

5.00%, 12/31/38

     1,305        1,391,626   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A, 5.25%, 9/01/50

     4,125        4,533,334   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/38

     620        685,224   

Series C, 5.50%, 12/01/33

     555        652,208   

Subordinate, Special Motor License Fund, 6.00%, 12/01/36

     575        674,314   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB, Series A-1, 5.00%, 12/01/40

     765        845,272   

Philadelphia School District, GO, Series E:

    

2015-2, 6.00%, 9/01/38

     395        439,070   

6.00%, 9/01/18 (a)

     5        5,718   
    

 

 

 
               18,837,058   

South Carolina — 5.6%

    

South Carolina Jobs EDA, Refunding RB, Palmetto Health, Series A (AGM), 6.50%, 8/01/39

     115        137,457   

South Carolina Ports Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/50 (d)

     2,330        2,549,603   

South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/40

     3,000        3,351,030   

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB:

    

Santee Cooper, Series E, 5.50%, 12/01/53

     745        825,982   

Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/54

     8,725        9,768,772   

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Santee Cooper, Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/38

     2,080        2,282,654   

Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/19 (a)

     80        91,634   

Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/38

     920        1,027,097   
    

 

 

 
               20,034,229   

Tennessee — 1.6%

    

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board, Refunding RB, Vanderbilt University, Series B, 5.50%, 10/01/29

     5,000        5,747,150   

Texas — 13.7%

    

Central Texas Turnpike System, Refunding RB, 2nd Tier, Series C, 5.00%, 8/15/34

     605        665,923   

City of Houston Texas Utility System, Refunding RB, Combined 1st Lien, Series A (AGC):

    

6.00%, 11/15/35

     2,100        2,453,640   

5.38%, 11/15/38

     1,350        1,528,011   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Texas (continued)

    

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 2/01/38

   $ 575      $ 638,348   

County of Midland Texas Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Project, Series A, 0.00%, 9/15/36 (c)

     2,130        845,887   

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Cook Children’s Medical Center, 5.25%, 12/01/39

     750        854,175   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, ARB, Joint Improvement, AMT:

    

Series D, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     1,975        2,117,575   

Series D, 5.00%, 11/01/42

     1,500        1,602,435   

Series H, 5.00%, 11/01/32

     3,000        3,282,510   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding ARB, Series F, 5.25%, 11/01/33

     975        1,127,792   

Leander ISD, GO, Refunding, CAB, Series D, 0.00%, 8/15/38 (c)

     3,420        1,266,426   

Mansfield Texas ISD, GO, School Building (PSF-GTD), 5.00%, 2/15/17 (a)

     1,725        1,825,740   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, CAB, Special Project System, Series B, 0.00%, 9/01/43 (c)

     1,500        354,420   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB:

    

1st Tier System, Series A, 6.00%, 1/01/28

     2,795        3,205,306   

1st Tier System, Series A (NPFGC), 5.75%, 1/01/40

     1,600        1,742,784   

1st Tier System, Series K-2 (AGC), 6.00%, 1/01/38

     4,015        4,537,432   

1st Tier System, Series K-1 (AGC), 5.75%, 1/01/38

     3,800        4,256,570   

Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     2,030        2,214,791   

San Antonio Public Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, Convention Center Refinancing and Expansion Project, CAB (c):

    

0.00%, 9/15/35

     4,990        2,025,142   

0.00%, 9/15/36

     11,525        4,402,204   

0.00%, 9/15/37

     8,245        2,962,181   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, RB:

    

5.00%, 12/15/32

     705        772,081   

Natural Gas Utility Improvements,

5.00%, 12/15/31

     1,190        1,298,516   

Texas Transportation Commission, Refunding RB, Central Texas Turnpike System, 1st Tier, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/41

     3,080        3,347,252   
    

 

 

 
               49,327,141   

Washington — 1.1%

    

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/17 (a)

     1,600        1,739,152   

Port of Seattle Washington, RB, Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 4/01/40

     1,015        1,101,579   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Providence Health & Services, Series A:

    

5.00%, 10/01/39

     525        570,864   

5.25%, 10/01/39

     625        689,044   
    

 

 

 
               4,100,639   

Wisconsin — 0.4%

    

State of Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Credit Group, Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     1,375        1,549,350   
Total Municipal Bonds — 120.7%              433,652,302   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Arizona — 0.8%

    

City of Phoenix Arizona Civic Improvement Corp., Refunding RB, Water System, Junior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/34

   $ 1,200      $ 1,335,984   

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, RB, Electric System, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     1,500        1,611,285   
    

 

 

 
               2,947,269   

California — 2.0%

    

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/17 (a)

     2,500        2,696,575   

San Diego Community College District California, GO, Election of 2002, 5.25%, 8/01/33

     404        460,979   

San Diego County Water Authority Financing Corp., Refunding, Series A:

    

5.00%, 5/01/18 (a)

     466        517,731   

5.00%, 5/01/33

     2,344        2,548,007   

University of California, RB, Series O,
5.75%, 5/15/19 (a)

     840        980,392   
    

 

 

 
               7,203,684   

Colorado — 2.4%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A:

    

5.50%, 7/01/34 (f)

     900        1,014,174   

5.00%, 2/01/41

     7,000        7,544,740   
    

 

 

 
               8,558,914   

District of Columbia — 1.7%

    

District of Columbia, RB, Series A,
5.50%, 12/01/30 (f)

     1,005        1,169,237   

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A,
6.00%, 10/01/18 (a)(f)

     1,779        2,041,092   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT,
5.00%, 10/01/30

     2,530        2,812,247   
    

 

 

 
               6,022,576   

Florida — 5.5%

    

City of Tallahassee Florida, RB, Energy System (NPFGC), 5.00%, 10/01/32 (f)

     4,000        4,278,440   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, Refunding RB, Transit System Sales Surtax, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     4,480        4,946,502   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/39

     4,621        5,226,935   

County of Orange Florida School Board, COP, Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 8/01/34

     3,544        3,938,818   

State of Florida Board of Education, GO, Series D, 5.00%, 6/01/37 (f)

     1,349        1,443,548   
    

 

 

 
               19,834,243   

Illinois — 4.1%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, RB, Motor Fuel Tax Project, Series A (AGC), 5.00%, 1/01/38

     2,000        2,033,560   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/42

     260        262,339   

State of Illinois, RB, Build Illinois, Series B,
5.25%, 6/15/34 (f)

     4,399        4,878,473   

State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB:

    

Senior Priority, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     2,730        3,018,997   

Senior Priority, Series B, 5.50%, 1/01/33

     1,880        2,042,501   

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     2,138        2,322,980   
    

 

 

 
               14,558,850   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Louisiana — 1.5%

    

State of Louisiana Gas & Fuels, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/16 (a)

   $ 5,400      $ 5,527,440   

Michigan — 2.6%

    

Michigan Finance Authority, RB, Hospital, Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/39

     7,550        8,260,984   

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program, Series I, 5.00%, 10/15/45

     870        964,247   
    

 

 

 
               9,225,231   

Nevada — 3.2%

    

City of Las Vegas Nevada, GO, Limited Tax, Performing Arts Center, 6.00%, 4/01/39 (f)

     3,778        4,334,775   

County of Clark Nevada Water Reclamation District, GO, Series B:

    

Limited Tax, 5.75%, 7/01/34

     1,829        2,109,914   

5.50%, 7/01/29

     4,499        5,143,925   
    

 

 

 
               11,588,614   

New Jersey — 0.5%

    

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System, Series B,
5.25%, 6/15/36 (f)

     1,840        1,908,242   

New York — 4.2%

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, RB, Water & Sewer System, Fiscal 2009, Series A, 5.75%, 6/15/40

     1,260        1,407,759   

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2013, Series CC, 5.00%, 6/15/47

     5,680        6,318,419   

City of New York New York Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2014, Series DD, 5.00%, 6/15/35

     1,665        1,901,397   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Sub-Series D-1, 5.25%, 11/15/44

     3,470        3,966,036   

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, RB, General, Series A-2, 5.25%, 11/15/34 (f)

     1,300        1,453,738   
    

 

 

 
               15,047,349   

Ohio — 0.2%

    

State of Ohio, RB, Cleveland Clinic Health Obligated Group, Series B, 5.50%, 1/01/34

     580        653,846   

South Carolina — 0.4%

    

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB, Santee Cooper, Series A,
5.50%, 1/01/38 (f)

     1,275        1,423,423   

Texas — 1.1%

    

Clear Creek ISD Texas, GO, Refunding, School Building (PSF-GTD), 5.00%, 2/15/33

     2,200        2,309,934   

North East Texas ISD, GO, School Building, Series A (PSF-GTD), 5.00%, 8/01/17 (a)(f)

     1,600        1,723,184   
    

 

 

 
               4,033,118   

Utah — 1.5%

    

Utah Transit Authority, RB, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 6/15/18 (a)

     5,000        5,544,200   

Virginia — 0.1%

    

County of Fairfax Virginia IDA, Refunding RB, Health Care, Inova Health System, Series A,
5.50%, 5/15/35

     350        393,588   

Washington — 2.2%

    

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/17 (a)

     4,004        4,352,508   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Washington (continued)

    

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/38

   $ 2,880      $ 3,380,112   
    

 

 

 
               7,732,620   

Wisconsin — 1.0%

    

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert & Community Health, Inc., Obligated Group:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/42

     1,980        2,153,448   

Series C, 5.25%, 4/01/39 (f)

     1,430        1,545,391   
    

 

 

 
               3,698,839   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 35.0%
        125,902,046   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $510,703,796) — 155.7%
        559,554,348   

Short-Term Securities

  

Shares

    Value  
                 

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.02% (g)(h)

     3,493,908      $ 3,493,908   
Total Short-Term Securities (Cost — $3,493,908) — 1.0%        3,493,908   
Total Investments (Cost — $514,197,704) — 156.7%        563,048,256   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.4%        4,973,179   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including
Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (18.4)%

   

    (66,199,102
VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (39.7)%        (142,500,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 359,322,333   
    

 

 

 
 
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)   Represents a step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of period end.

 

(c)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(d)   When-issued security.

 

(e)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. 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, which may require the Fund to pay the liquidity provider in the event there is a shortfall between the TOB Trust Certificates and proceeds received from the sale of the security contributed to the TOB Trust or in the event of a default on the security. In the case of a shortfall or default, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between February 1, 2016 to December 1, 2029, is $14,901,727.

 

(g)   During the six months ended October 31, 2015, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2015
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2015
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       1,577,185           1,916,723           3,493,908         $ 283   

 

(h)   Represents the current yield as of period end.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Financial Futures Contracts

 

Contracts
Short
  Issue      Expiration        Notional
Value
       Unrealized
Appreciation
 

(30)

  10-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 3,830,625         $ 57,745   

(20)

  5-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 2,395,469           26,984   

(18)

  Long U.S. Treasury Bond        December 2015         $ 2,815,875           60,733   

(3)

  U.S. Ultra Bond        December 2015         $ 479,250           10,215   

Total

                 $ 155,677   
                

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
32    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

 

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  

Financial futures contracts

       Net unrealized appreciation 1                                     $ 155,677               $ 155,677   

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

        

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, 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  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ (313,138            $ (313,138

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ 529,949               $ 529,949   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Financial futures contracts:

    

Average notional value of contracts — short

     $ 15,626,625   

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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 Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments 1

            $ 559,554,348                   $ 559,554,348   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 3,493,908                               3,493,908   
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,493,908         $ 559,554,348                   $ 563,048,256   
 

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

       

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments 1             

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 155,677                             $ 155,677   

1    Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

       

The Fund 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:    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Cash pledged for financial futures contracts   $ 132,900                             $ 132,900   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (66,182,803                  (66,182,803

VRDP Shares

              (142,500,000                  (142,500,000
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 132,900         $ (208,682,803                $ (208,549,903
 

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2015, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    33


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 3.8%

    

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/24

   $ 4,550      $ 4,576,109   

County of Jefferson Alabama Sewer, Refunding RB:

    

Senior Lien, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/44

     570        608,572   

Senior Lien, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 10/01/48

     1,090        1,185,931   

Sub-Lien, Series D, 6.00%, 10/01/42

     1,000        1,123,640   

Sub-Lien, Series D, 7.00%, 10/01/51

     1,545        1,853,011   
    

 

 

 
        9,347,263   

Alaska — 0.6%

    

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/46

     1,660        1,384,324   

Arizona — 2.3%

    

County of Maricopa Arizona IDA, RB, Arizona Charter Schools Project, Series A, 6.75%, 7/01/29

     715        684,820   

Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior:

    

5.00%, 12/01/32

     2,000        2,272,460   

5.00%, 12/01/37

     2,360        2,629,937   
    

 

 

 
        5,587,217   

California — 12.3%

    

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/39

     1,530        1,741,874   

Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/42

     2,200        2,600,114   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     875        1,007,002   

California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, Senior, Caritas Affordable Housing, Inc. Projects, S/F Housing, Series A:

    

5.25%, 8/15/39

     105        117,365   

5.25%, 8/15/49

     265        294,794   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT, 5.00%, 11/21/45 (a)

     1,025        1,081,047   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, John Muir Health, Series A, 5.13%, 7/01/39

     1,510        1,653,103   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Series A, 5.25%, 5/15/39

     555        622,738   

City of Stockton California Public Financing Authority, RB, Delta Water Supply Project, Series A, 6.25%, 10/01/38

     255        305,077   

Montebello Unified School District, GO, CAB (NPFGC), 0.00%, 8/01/22 (b)

     2,405        2,035,351   

San Diego Unified School District California, GO, CAB, Election of 2008, Series A, 0.00%, 7/01/29 (b)

     3,475        2,165,481   

Sequoia Union High School District, GO, Refunding, Election of 2004, Series B (AGM), 5.50%, 7/01/16 (c)

     3,490        3,612,953   

State of California, GO, Various Purposes, 6.50%, 4/01/33

     8,370        9,916,776   

State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects:

    

Series I, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     550        620,235   

Sub-Series I-1, 6.38%, 11/01/34

     820        986,599   

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Senior Series A-1, 4.75%, 6/01/25

     1,520        1,520,061   
    

 

 

 
        30,280,570   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Colorado — 2.2%

    

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, RB, Charter School, Colorado Springs, 5.50%, 7/01/40

   $ 1,455      $ 1,541,951   

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding, Series A, 5.38%, 6/01/31

     710        809,783   

Regional Transportation District, RB, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project, 6.00%, 1/15/34

     1,425        1,604,664   

University of Colorado, RB, Series A, 5.38%, 6/01/19 (c)

     1,250        1,440,163   
    

 

 

 
        5,396,561   

Connecticut — 1.1%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Wesleyan University, Series G, 5.00%, 7/01/35

     2,515        2,849,118   

Delaware — 1.4%

    

County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project, 6.00%, 10/01/40

     790        880,882   

Delaware State EDA, RB, Exempt Facilities, Indian River Power LLC Project, 5.38%, 10/01/45

     2,430        2,522,704   
    

 

 

 
        3,403,586   

District of Columbia — 3.9%

    

District of Columbia, Tax Allocation Bonds, City Market at O Street Project, 5.13%, 6/01/41

     1,520        1,610,258   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding RB, Dulles Toll Road:

    

1st Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/39

     505        558,277   

1st Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/44

     1,470        1,635,404   

CAB, 2nd Senior Lien, Series B (AGC), 0.00%, 10/01/35 (b)

     13,485        5,790,729   
    

 

 

 
        9,594,668   

Florida — 5.0%

    

City of Clearwater Florida Water & Sewer Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/39

     2,375        2,663,705   

County of Broward Florida Water & Sewer Utility, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/18 (c)

     750        845,295   

County of Collier Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/45

     610        664,882   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 0.00%, 10/01/37 (b)

     910        292,847   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Miami International Airport, Series A-1, 5.38%, 10/01/41

     2,620        2,972,730   

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien, Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/21 (c)

     2,095        2,756,769   

Palm Coast Park Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.70%, 5/01/37

     605        510,269   

Village Community Development District No. 10, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.13%, 5/01/43

     1,485        1,634,228   
    

 

 

 
        12,340,725   

Georgia — 2.0%

    

County of Gainesville Georgia & Hall Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project, Series A, 5.50%, 8/15/54

     370        430,798   

DeKalb Private Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Children’s Healthcare, 5.25%, 11/15/39

     585        655,077   

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax, 3rd Indenture, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     2,410        2,689,464   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, RB, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/60

     1,100        1,168,310   
    

 

 

 
        4,943,649   

Hawaii — 0.4%

    

State of Hawaii Harbor System, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/30

     945        1,067,510   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
34    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Illinois — 16.1%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, 3rd Lien:

    

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

   $ 2,000      $ 2,327,000   

Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     4,055        4,882,666   

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Project, 5.00%, 1/01/34

     1,265        1,263,419   

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Refunding, Series A:

    

Project, 5.25%, 1/01/32

     2,195        2,238,659   

5.00%, 1/01/35

     2,000        1,994,980   

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB, Sales Tax, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/38

     570        590,594   

City of Chicago Illinois, Special Assessment Bonds, Lake Shore East, 6.75%, 12/01/32

     900        903,834   

City of Chicago Illinois Board of Education, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/41

     1,040        930,218   

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40

     730        775,596   

City of Chicago Illinois Waterworks, Refunding RB, 2nd Lien Project, 5.00%, 11/01/42

     1,000        1,037,040   

County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago, 5.50%, 12/01/38

     560        632,374   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Central Dupage Health, Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/39

     1,115        1,275,025   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB:

    

Senior, Series C, 5.00%, 1/01/36

     1,870        2,072,820   

Senior, Series C, 5.00%, 1/01/37

     2,000        2,205,420   

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     1,610        1,764,029   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project:

    

CAB, Series B (AGM), 0.00%, 6/15/47 (b)

     13,220        2,747,380   

Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/50

     3,070        3,195,686   

Series B-2, 5.00%, 6/15/50

     1,740        1,770,050   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     315        367,510   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     800        948,744   

State of Illinois, GO:

    

5.00%, 2/01/39

     1,100        1,124,541   

Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/38

     2,625        2,681,989   

State of Illinois, RB, Build Illinois, Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/34

     440        487,995   

University of Illinois, RB, Auxiliary Facilities System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 4/01/39

     580        631,910   

5.00%, 4/01/44

     705        764,389   
    

 

 

 
        39,613,868   

Indiana — 4.3%

    

City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper LLC Project, AMT:

    

6.75%, 1/01/34

     560        675,489   

7.00%, 1/01/44

     1,355        1,647,409   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

CWA Authority Project, 1st Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     2,275        2,635,314   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, 5.25%, 1/01/51

     290        308,305   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     310        328,709   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/48

     1,030        1,086,392   

Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, 5.25%, 11/01/39

     585        648,976   

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Parkview Health System, Series A, 5.75%, 5/01/31

     1,300        1,474,512   

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, RB, Series B, 6.00%, 1/01/39

     775        880,725   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/15/40

     880        971,670   
    

 

 

 
        10,657,501   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Iowa — 2.2%

    

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project:

    

5.00%, 12/01/19

   $ 665      $ 706,556   

5.50%, 12/01/22

     1,630        1,726,969   

5.25%, 12/01/25

     320        349,702   

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., Refunding RB, Student Loan, Senior Series A-1, AMT, 5.15%, 12/01/22

     910        970,606   

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series C, 5.63%, 6/01/46

     1,730        1,662,409   
    

 

 

 
        5,416,242   

Kansas — 0.7%

    

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health, Series C, 5.75%, 11/15/38

     1,520        1,728,194   

Kentucky — 0.6%

    

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/45

     705        770,903   

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, Downtown Crossing Project, Convertible CAB, 1st Tier, Series C, 0.00%, 7/01/43 (d)

     865        615,370   
    

 

 

 
        1,386,273   

Louisiana — 3.4%

    

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/19 (c)

     570        647,942   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, 6.75%, 11/01/32

     3,500        3,794,560   

New Orleans Aviation Board, RB, Passenger Facility Charge, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/41

     430        453,981   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A:

    

5.50%, 5/15/30

     700        785,022   

5.25%, 5/15/31

     600        669,258   

5.25%, 5/15/32

     765        861,313   

5.25%, 5/15/33

     830        918,602   

5.25%, 5/15/35

     350        387,888   
    

 

 

 
        8,518,566   

Maine — 0.1%

    

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     210        231,514   

Maryland — 1.0%

    

Maryland EDC, RB, Transportation Facilities Project, Series A, 5.75%, 6/01/35

     300        326,994   

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB, CNX Marine Terminals, Inc., 5.75%, 9/01/25

     530        526,968   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Charlestown Community Project, 6.25%, 1/01/41

     1,520        1,688,675   
    

 

 

 
        2,542,637   

Massachusetts — 1.3%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB:

    

Boston University, Series P, 5.45%, 5/15/59

     1,165        1,363,959   

Covanta Energy Project, Series C, AMT, 5.25%, 11/01/42 (a)

     1,575        1,578,260   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare System, Series J1, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     255        283,897   
    

 

 

 
        3,226,116   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    35


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Michigan — 3.0%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

   $ 3,085      $ 3,340,531   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Bronson Methodist Hospital, 5.50%, 5/15/36

     955        1,061,654   

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Detroit Water & Sewage Department Project, Senior Lien, Series C-1, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     630        665,015   

State of Michigan Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Henry Ford Health System, 5.75%, 11/15/39

     2,105        2,388,965   
    

 

 

 
        7,456,165   

Minnesota — 1.0%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A, 6.75%, 11/15/18 (c)

     2,135        2,503,800   

Mississippi — 0.3%

    

University of Southern Mississippi, RB, Campus Facilities Improvements Project, 5.38%, 9/01/36

     675        756,837   

Missouri — 0.2%

    

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, Refunding RB, Combined Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/44

     175        192,923   

State of Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Project, 5.50%, 5/01/43

     175        190,568   
    

 

 

 
        383,491   

Nebraska — 0.3%

    

Central Plains Energy Project Nebraska, RB, Gas Project No. 3, 5.25%, 9/01/37

     575        635,312   

New Hampshire — 1.4%

    

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, 6.00%, 8/01/38

     3,035        3,470,522   

New Jersey — 7.4%

    

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.25%, 11/01/39

     735        741,292   

5.25%, 11/01/44

     1,095        1,098,898   

County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/45 (a)

     775        790,484   

New Jersey EDA, RB, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT:

    

4.88%, 9/15/19

     575        603,739   

5.13%, 9/15/23

     1,410        1,534,602   

5.25%, 9/15/29

     1,365        1,483,782   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, 5.75%, 4/01/31

     1,550        1,768,364   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/43

     1,925        2,120,599   

Series E, 5.00%, 1/01/45 (e)

     1,875        2,070,469   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 6/15/44

     2,505        2,545,205   

Transportation System, Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     1,575        1,670,886   

Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36

     1,705        1,767,829   
    

 

 

 
        18,196,149   

New York — 8.7%

    

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, ARB, British Airways PLC Project, AMT, 7.63%, 12/01/32

     1,500        1,520,505   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New York (continued)

    

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Fiscal 2012, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 2/01/42

   $ 1,560      $ 1,739,431   

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 6/01/41 (a)

     1,300        1,341,730   

County of Dutchess New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Bard College Civic Facility, 5.00%, 8/01/46

     1,800        1,679,670   

County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/44

     241        265,241   

Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/45

     1,405        1,336,295   

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series A, 5.75%, 4/01/39

     1,450        1,627,958   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/38

     1,715        1,960,759   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Dedicated Tax Fund, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/34

     1,740        1,972,012   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB:

    

2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

     850        957,738   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 5.00%, 11/15/44 (a)

     2,490        2,515,199   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.15%, 11/15/34 (a)

     245        254,045   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40 (a)

     605        633,423   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8:

    

6.00%, 12/01/36

     900        1,043,253   

6.00%, 12/01/42

     875        1,014,274   

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization, Refunding RB, 5.13%, 6/01/45

     1,700        1,652,519   
    

 

 

 
        21,514,052   

North Carolina — 1.5%

    

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Duke University,
5.00%, 10/01/55 (e)

     1,825        2,058,217   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, RB, Health Care Facilities, Duke University Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/42

     970        1,079,018   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB, 1st Mortgage, Retirement Facilities Whitestone Project, Series A, 7.75%, 3/01/41

     415        474,088   
    

 

 

 
        3,611,323   

Ohio — 0.5%

    

County of Franklin Ohio, RB, Health Care Facilities Improvement, OPRS Communities Obligation Group, Series A, 6.13%, 7/01/40

     470        514,683   

State of Ohio, RB, Portsmouth Bypass Project, AMT, 5.00%, 6/30/53

     580        615,438   
    

 

 

 
        1,130,121   

Oklahoma — 0.4%

    

County of Epworth Oklahoma Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Epworth Villa Project, Series A, 5.13%, 4/01/42

     975        906,789   

Pennsylvania — 3.0%

    

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, Temple University Health System, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/42

     460        492,232   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
36    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Pennsylvania (continued)

    

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB:

    

American Water Co. Project, 6.20%, 4/01/39

   $ 2,520      $ 2,876,429   

AMT, Pennsylvania Bridge Finco LP, 5.00%, 6/30/42

     2,015        2,133,663   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, National Gypson Co., AMT, 5.50%, 11/01/44

     1,105        1,134,990   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/44

     795        870,899   
    

 

 

 
        7,508,213   

Rhode Island — 0.7%

    

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series B, 4.50%, 6/01/45

     1,900        1,848,415   

South Carolina — 2.7%

    

South Carolina State Ports Authority, RB:

    

5.25%, 7/01/40

     2,285        2,558,126   

AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/55 (e)

     925        1,002,543   

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/54

     2,790        3,123,767   
    

 

 

 
        6,684,436   

Tennessee — 1.8%

    

City of Chattanooga Tennessee Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/45

     980        1,071,611   

County of Hardeman Tennessee Correctional Facilities Corp., RB, 7.75%, 8/01/17

     1,010        1,009,818   

County of Shelby Tennessee Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board, Refunding RB, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     2,250        2,310,480   
    

 

 

 
        4,391,909   

Texas — 7.8%

    

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     1,480        1,697,974   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     250        269,473   

Central Texas Turnpike System, Refunding RB, Series C, 5.00%, 8/15/42

     425        457,848   

City of Austin Texas Airport System, ARB, Revenue, AMT, 5.00%, 11/15/39

     440        482,548   

City of Austin Texas Electric Utility Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/37

     1,500        1,669,005   

City of Dallas Texas Waterworks & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/35

     1,050        1,199,373   

City of Houston Texas Airport System, Refunding ARB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/39

     1,070        1,181,130   

County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, 1st Mortgage, Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, Series B, 7.00%, 1/01/48

     325        381,862   

County of Harris Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., Refunding RB, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Series B, 7.25%, 12/01/18 (c)

     1,910        2,279,050   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Kipp, Inc., Series A, 6.38%, 8/15/19 (c)

     450        537,359   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, CAB, Special Project System, Series B, 0.00%, 9/01/37 (b)

     1,400        532,420   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, 2nd Tier System, Series F, 6.13%, 1/01/16 (c)

     4,190        4,232,151   

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien:

    

LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, LBJ Freeway Managed Lanes Project, 7.00%, 6/30/40

     2,000        2,369,780   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Texas (continued)

    

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien: (continued)

    

NTE Mobility Partners LLC, North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, 6.88%, 12/31/39

   $ 1,700      $ 1,979,667   
    

 

 

 
        19,269,640   

Vermont — 0.0%

    

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, RB, Developmental & Mental Health, Series A, 6.00%, 6/15/17

     20        20,257   

Virginia — 2.8%

    

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Goodwin House, Inc., 5.13%, 10/01/42

     1,000        1,036,670   

County of Hanover Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Covenant Woods, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/42

     625        636,306   

Residential Care Facility, 5.00%, 7/01/47

     970        985,665   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT:

    

5.25%, 1/01/32

     550        600,969   

6.00%, 1/01/37

     3,180        3,604,562   
    

 

 

 
        6,864,172   

Washington — 2.3%

    

Grant County Public Utility District No 2, Refunding RB, Series A (e):

    

5.00%, 1/01/41

     1,355        1,536,069   

5.00%, 1/01/43

     1,555        1,758,518   

Port of Seattle Washington, RB, Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 4/01/40

     540        586,062   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/45

     1,625        1,877,249   
    

 

 

 
        5,757,898   

Wisconsin — 3.1%

    

State of Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Series A, 6.00%, 5/01/36

     4,980        5,762,358   

State of Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Credit Group, Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     1,710        1,926,828   
    

 

 

 
        7,689,186   

Wyoming — 0.1%

    

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     210        226,040   
Total Municipal Bonds — 113.7%        280,340,829   
    
                  

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)

 

California — 7.9%

    

Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco Bay Area, Series F-1 (c)

     2,270        2,633,250   

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series B (g)

     1,845        2,047,618   

City & County of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission, RB, Water Revenue, Series B

     6,600        7,424,274   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Senior Series A

     4,121        4,661,042   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM) (c)

     1,620        1,747,380   

San Diego Community College District California, GO, Election of 2002

     748        853,666   
    

 

 

 
        19,367,230   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    37


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)

  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Colorado — 2.5%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health (AGM):

    

Series C-3, 5.10%, 10/01/41

   $ 2,580      $ 2,715,785   

Series C-7, 5.00%, 9/01/36

     1,650        1,739,612   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A (g)

     1,490        1,679,021   
    

 

 

 
        6,134,418   

Connecticut — 2.8%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Yale University:

    

Series T-1, 4.70%, 7/01/29

     3,179        3,364,958   

Series X-3, 4.85%, 7/01/37

     3,262        3,464,783   
    

 

 

 
        6,829,741   

Florida — 1.9%

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Water & Sewer System

     3,939        4,474,079   

Georgia — 1.0%

    

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, Refunding RB, Emory University, Series C

     2,259        2,481,560   

Massachusetts — 2.1%

    

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Senior, Series B

     4,502        5,152,776   

New Hampshire — 0.6%

    

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, RB, Dartmouth College (g)

     1,409        1,584,638   

New York — 7.4%

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Series FF-2

     1,110        1,263,861   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Fiscal 2012, Series A (g)

     1,110        1,262,422   

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds

     7,440        8,531,091   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project (g)

     4,460        5,136,000   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, 194th Series 

     1,860        2,121,590   
    

 

 

 
        18,314,964   

North Carolina — 0.5%

    

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Wake Forest University

     1,080        1,191,953   

Ohio — 4.4%

    

State of Ohio, Refunding RB, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series A

     9,644        10,836,119   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)

  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Texas — 4.9%

    

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Electric & Gas Systems, Junior Lien

   $ 1,720      $ 1,900,136   

County of Harris Texas, RB, Senior Lien, Toll Road, Series A (g)

     4,624        5,134,329   

County of Harris Texas Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A

     2,350        2,690,397   

University of Texas, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series B

     2,041        2,307,294   
    

 

 

 
        12,032,156   

Utah — 1.1%

    

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc.

     2,519        2,738,103   

Virginia — 2.6%

    

University of Virginia, Refunding RB, General

     3,749        4,106,405   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Sentara Healthcare

     2,095        2,313,413   
    

 

 

 
        6,419,818   

Washington — 0.8%

    

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A (AGM) (c)

     1,860        2,021,390   

Wisconsin — 1.7%

  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert & Community Health, Inc., Obligated Group, Series C (g)

     3,959        4,279,544   

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts — 42.2%

             103,858,489   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $348,583,936) — 155.9%
             384,199,318   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.02% (h)(i)

     5,726,027        5,726,027   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $5,726,027) — 2.3%
        5,726,027   
Total Investments (Cost — $354,309,963) — 158.2%        389,925,345   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.8)%        (1,881,604

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (23.5)%

   

    (58,038,841
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (33.9)%        (83,700,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 246,304,900   
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of investments

 

(a)   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.

 

(b)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(c)   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.

 

(d)   Represents a step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of period end.

 

(e)   When-issued security.

 

(f)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(g)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement, which may require the Fund to pay the liquidity provider in the event there is a shortfall between the TOB Trust Certificates and proceeds received from the sale of the security contributed to the TOB Trust or in the event of a default on the security. In the case of a shortfall or default, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between October 1, 2016 to February 15, 2031, is $11,665,098.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
38    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

 

(h)   During the six months ended October 31, 2015, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2015
       Net
Activity
      

Shares Held

at October 31,

2015

       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       1,340,347           4,385,680           5,726,027         $ 468   

 

(i)   Represents the current yield as of period end.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Financial Futures Contracts

 

Contracts
Short
  Issue      Expiration        Notional
Value
       Unrealized
Appreciation
 

(19)

  10-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 2,426,063         $ 32,273   

(16)

  5-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 1,916,375           21,372   

(10)

  Long U.S. Treasury Bond        December 2015         $ 1,564,375           30,457   

(3)

  U.S. Ultra Bond        December 2015         $ 479,250           10,296   

Total

                 $ 94,398   
                

 

 

 

 

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  

Financial futures contracts

  Net unrealized appreciation1                                    $ 94,398               $ 94,398   

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

        

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, 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  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ (380,271            $ (380,271

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ 320,620               $ 320,620   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Financial futures contracts:

    

Average notional value of contracts — short

     $ 11,667,625   

For information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period Ended

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 384,199,318                   $ 384,199,318   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 5,726,027                               5,726,027   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 5,726,027         $ 384,199,318                   $ 389,925,345   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

       

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    39


Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments1             

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 94,398                             $ 94,398   

1    Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

       

The Fund 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:    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 86,550                             $ 86,550   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (58,023,863                  (58,023,863

VMTP Shares

              (83,700,000                  (83,700,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 86,550         $ (141,723,863                $ (141,637,313
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2015, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
40    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 3.1%

    

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/24

   $ 3,450      $ 3,470,078   

County of Jefferson Alabama Sewer, Refunding RB, Sub-Lien, Series D, 6.00%, 10/01/42

     1,875        2,106,825   
    

 

 

 
        5,576,903   

Alaska — 0.8%

    

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/46

     1,660        1,384,324   

Arizona — 0.5%

    

Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior, 5.00%, 12/01/37

     810        902,648   

California — 15.5%

    

Benicia Unified School District, GO, CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 0.00%, 8/01/20 (a)

     2,000        1,847,420   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/39

     1,110        1,263,713   

Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/42

     1,585        1,873,264   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     445        512,133   

California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, Senior, Caritas Affordable Housing, Inc. Projects, S/F Housing, Series A:

    

5.25%, 8/15/39

     80        89,421   

5.25%, 8/15/49

     195        216,924   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT, 5.00%, 11/21/45 (b)

     730        769,916   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, John Muir Health, Series A, 5.13%, 7/01/39

     1,090        1,193,299   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Series A, 5.25%, 5/15/39

     400        448,820   

City of Stockton California Public Financing Authority, RB, Delta Water Supply Project, Series A, 6.25%, 10/01/38

     185        221,330   

San Diego Unified School District California, GO, CAB, Election of 2008, Series A, 0.00%, 7/01/29 (a)

     2,525        1,573,479   

San Marino Unified School District, GO, Series A (NPFGC), 0.00%, 7/01/19 (a)

     2,070        1,981,093   

Sequoia Union High School District, GO, Refunding, Election of 2004, Series B, 5.50%, 7/01/16 (c)

     3,520        3,644,010   

State of California, GO, Various Purposes:

    

6.00%, 3/01/33

     1,265        1,516,039   

6.50%, 4/01/33

     7,325        8,678,660   

State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects:

    

Series I, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     405        456,719   

Sub-Series I-1, 6.38%, 11/01/34

     600        721,902   

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Senior Series A-1, 4.75%, 6/01/25

     1,130        1,130,045   
    

 

 

 
        28,138,187   

Colorado — 1.5%

    

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, RB, Charter School, Colorado Springs, 5.50%, 7/01/40

     1,055        1,118,047   

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding, Series A, 5.38%, 6/01/31

     510        581,675   

University of Colorado, RB, Series A, 5.38%, 6/01/19 (c)

     920        1,059,960   
    

 

 

 
        2,759,682   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Delaware — 1.5%

    

County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project, 6.00%, 10/01/40

   $ 570      $ 635,573   

Delaware State EDA, RB, Exempt Facilities, Indian River Power LLC Project, 5.38%, 10/01/45

     2,050        2,128,207   
    

 

 

 
        2,763,780   

District of Columbia — 3.3%

    

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding RB, Dulles Toll Road:

    

1st Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/39

     255        281,903   

1st Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/44

     1,000        1,112,520   

CAB, 2nd Senior Lien, Series B (AGC), 0.00%, 10/01/34 (a)

     10,170        4,581,076   
    

 

 

 
        5,975,499   

Florida — 3.8%

    

City of Clearwater Florida Water & Sewer Revenue, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/39

     1,725        1,934,691   

County of Broward Florida Water & Sewer Utility, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/18 (c)

     545        614,248   

County of Collier Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/45

     445        485,036   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 0.00%, 10/01/37 (a)

     695        223,658   

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien, Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/21 (c)

     1,525        2,006,717   

Palm Coast Park Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.70%, 5/01/37

     460        387,973   

Village Community Development District No. 10, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.13%, 5/01/43

     1,200        1,320,588   
    

 

 

 
        6,972,911   

Georgia — 1.4%

    

County of Gainesville Georgia & Hall Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project, Series A, 5.50%, 8/15/54

     270        314,366   

DeKalb Private Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Children’s Healthcare, 5.25%, 11/15/39

     420        470,312   

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax, 3rd Indenture, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     740        825,811   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, RB, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/60

     800        849,680   
    

 

 

 
        2,460,169   

Hawaii — 0.4%

    

State of Hawaii Harbor System, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/30

     680        768,155   

Idaho — 1.1%

    

County of Power Idaho Industrial Development Corp., RB, FMC Corp. Project, AMT, 6.45%, 8/01/32

     2,000        2,003,820   

Illinois — 17.7%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, 3rd Lien:

    

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     2,500        2,908,750   

Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     2,935        3,534,063   

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Project, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/34

     915        913,856   

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Refunding, Project, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/32

     2,290        2,335,548   

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB, Sales Tax, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/38

     410        424,813   

City of Chicago Illinois, Special Assessment Bonds, Lake Shore East, 6.75%, 12/01/32

     600        602,556   

City of Chicago Illinois Board of Education, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/41

     760        679,775   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Illinois (continued)

    

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40

   $ 530      $ 563,104   

City of Chicago Illinois Waterworks, Refunding RB, 2nd Lien Project, 5.00%, 11/01/42

     3,645        3,780,011   

County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago, 5.50%, 12/01/38

     410        462,988   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Central Dupage Health, Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/39

     800        914,816   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB:

    

Senior, Series C, 5.00%, 1/01/36

     1,355        1,501,963   

Senior, Series C, 5.00%, 1/01/37

     1,450        1,598,930   

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     1,165        1,276,456   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project:

    

CAB, Series B (AGM), 0.00%, 6/15/47 (a)

     9,555        1,985,720   

Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/50

     2,230        2,321,296   

Series B-2, 5.00%, 6/15/50

     1,260        1,281,760   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     230        268,341   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     500        592,965   

State of Illinois, GO:

    

5.00%, 2/01/39

     810        828,071   

Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/38

     1,920        1,961,683   

State of Illinois, RB, Build Illinois, Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/34

     315        349,360   

University of Illinois, RB, Auxiliary Facilities System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 4/01/39

     425        463,038   

5.00%, 4/01/44

     520        563,805   
    

 

 

 
        32,113,668   

Indiana — 4.7%

    

City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper LLC Project, AMT:

    

6.75%, 1/01/34

     415        500,586   

7.00%, 1/01/44

     1,000        1,215,800   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

CWA Authority Project, 1st Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     1,660        1,922,911   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, 5.25%, 1/01/51

     210        223,255   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     225        238,579   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/48

     740        780,515   

Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, 5.25%, 11/01/39

     420        465,931   

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Parkview Health System, Series A, 5.75%, 5/01/31

     1,660        1,882,838   

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, RB, Series B, 6.00%, 1/01/39

     565        642,077   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/15/40

     640        706,669   
    

 

 

 
        8,579,161   

Iowa — 2.2%

    

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project:

    

5.00%, 12/01/19

     485        515,308   

5.50%, 12/01/22

     1,175        1,244,901   

5.25%, 12/01/25

     230        251,348   

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., Refunding RB, Student Loan, Senior Series A-1, AMT, 5.15%, 12/01/22

     805        858,613   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Iowa (continued)

    

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series C, 5.63%, 6/01/46

   $ 1,270      $ 1,220,381   
    

 

 

 
        4,090,551   

Kansas — 0.7%

    

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health, Series C, 5.75%, 11/15/38

     1,105        1,256,352   

Kentucky — 0.6%

    

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/45

     520        568,610   

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, Downtown Crossing Project, Convertible CAB, 1st Tier, Series C, 0.00%, 7/01/43 (d)

     635        451,745   
    

 

 

 
        1,020,355   

Louisiana — 3.4%

    

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/19 (c)

     420        477,431   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, 6.75%, 11/01/32

     2,500        2,710,400   

New Orleans Aviation Board, RB, Passenger Facility Charge, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/41

     310        327,289   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A:

    

5.50%, 5/15/30

     510        571,944   

5.25%, 5/15/31

     435        485,212   

5.25%, 5/15/32

     555        624,874   

5.25%, 5/15/33

     600        664,050   

5.25%, 5/15/35

     255        282,604   
    

 

 

 
        6,143,804   

Maine — 0.1%

    

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     150        165,368   

Maryland — 1.0%

    

Maryland EDC, RB, Transportation Facilities Project, Series A, 5.75%, 6/01/35

     220        239,796   

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB, CNX Marine Terminals, Inc., 5.75%, 9/01/25

     390        387,769   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Charlestown Community Project, 6.25%, 1/01/41

     1,095        1,216,512   
    

 

 

 
        1,844,077   

Massachusetts — 2.0%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB:

    

Boston University, Series P, 5.45%, 5/15/59

     845        989,309   

Covanta Energy Project, Series C, AMT, 5.25%, 11/01/42 (b)

     1,155        1,157,391   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare System, Series J1, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     360        400,795   

Massachusetts HFA, Refunding RB, Series F, AMT, 5.70%, 6/01/40

     970        1,015,959   
    

 

 

 
        3,563,454   

Michigan — 3.0%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

     2,235        2,420,125   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Bronson Methodist Hospital, 5.50%, 5/15/36

     690        767,059   

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Detroit Water & Sewage Department Project, Senior Lien, Series C-1, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     455        480,289   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Michigan (continued)

    

State of Michigan Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Henry Ford Health System, 5.75%, 11/15/39

   $ 1,520      $ 1,725,048   
    

 

 

 
        5,392,521   

Minnesota — 1.0%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A, 6.75%, 11/15/18 (c)

     1,540        1,806,020   

Missouri — 0.1%

    

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, Refunding RB, Combined Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/44

     125        137,802   

State of Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Project, 5.50%, 5/01/43

     130        141,565   
    

 

 

 
        279,367   

New Hampshire — 1.0%

    

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, 6.00%, 8/01/38

     1,530        1,749,555   

New Jersey — 6.3%

    

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.25%, 11/01/39

     530        534,537   

5.25%, 11/01/44

     790        792,812   

County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/45 (b)

     560        571,189   

New Jersey EDA, RB, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT:

    

4.88%, 9/15/19

     420        440,991   

5.13%, 9/15/23

     1,040        1,131,905   

5.25%, 9/15/29

     990        1,076,150   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, 5.75%, 4/01/31

     1,125        1,283,490   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series E, 5.00%, 1/01/45 (e)

     1,355        1,496,259   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 6/15/44

     1,810        1,839,050   

Transportation System, Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     1,025        1,087,402   

Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36

     1,235        1,280,510   
    

 

 

 
        11,534,295   

New York — 7.8%

    

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Fiscal 2012, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 2/01/42

     740        825,115   

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 6/01/41 (b)

     1,000        1,032,100   

County of Dutchess New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Bard College Civic Facility, 5.00%, 8/01/46

     1,355        1,264,418   

County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/44

     271        297,719   

Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/45

     1,020        970,122   

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series A, 5.75%, 4/01/39

     1,050        1,178,867   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/38

     1,255        1,434,841   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Dedicated Tax Fund, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/34

     1,270        1,439,342   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New York (continued)

    

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB:

    

2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

   $ 615      $ 692,951   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 5.00%, 11/15/44 (b)

     1,650        1,666,698   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.15%, 11/15/34 (b)

     175        181,461   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40 (b)

     440        460,671   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8:

    

6.00%, 12/01/36

     650        753,461   

6.00%, 12/01/42

     630        730,277   

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization, Refunding RB, 5.13%, 6/01/45

     1,200        1,166,484   
    

 

 

 
        14,094,527   

North Carolina — 1.4%

    

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Duke University, 5.00%, 10/01/55 (e)

     1,320        1,488,683   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, RB, Health Care Facilities, Duke University Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/42

     705        784,235   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB, 1st Mortgage, Retirement Facilities Whitestone Project, Series A, 7.75%, 3/01/41

     305        348,426   
    

 

 

 
        2,621,344   

Ohio — 0.5%

    

County of Franklin Ohio, RB, Health Care Facilities Improvement, OPRS Communities Obligation Group, Series A, 6.13%, 7/01/40

     350        383,274   

State of Ohio, RB, Portsmouth Bypass Project, AMT, 5.00%, 6/30/53

     420        445,662   
    

 

 

 
        828,936   

Pennsylvania — 2.4%

    

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, Temple University Health System, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/42

     335        358,473   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB:

    

American Water Co. Project, 6.20%, 4/01/39

     1,830        2,088,835   

AMT, Pennsylvania Bridge Finco LP, 5.00%, 6/30/42

     440        465,912   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, National Gypson Co., AMT, 5.50%, 11/01/44

     800        821,712   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/44

     585        640,850   
    

 

 

 
        4,375,782   

Rhode Island — 0.7%

    

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series B, 4.50%, 6/01/45

     1,375        1,337,669   

South Carolina — 2.7%

    

South Carolina State Ports Authority, RB:

    

5.25%, 7/01/40

     1,650        1,847,225   

AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/55 (e)

     670        726,166   

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/54

     2,040        2,284,045   
    

 

 

 
        4,857,436   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Tennessee — 2.3%

    

City of Chattanooga Tennessee Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/45

   $ 720      $ 787,306   

County of Hardeman Tennessee Correctional Facilities Corp., RB, Series B, 7.38%, 8/01/17

     845        846,977   

County of Shelby Tennessee Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board, Refunding RB, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     2,500        2,567,200   
    

 

 

 
        4,201,483   

Texas — 7.0%

    

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     1,070        1,227,590   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     180        194,020   

Central Texas Turnpike System, Refunding RB, Series C, 5.00%, 8/15/42

     310        333,960   

City of Austin Texas Airport System, ARB, Revenue, AMT, 5.00%, 11/15/39

     320        350,944   

City of Houston Texas Airport System, Refunding ARB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/39

     535        590,565   

County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, 1st Mortgage, Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, Series B, 7.00%, 1/01/48

     240        281,990   

County of Harris Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., Refunding RB, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Series B, 7.25%, 12/01/18 (c)

     1,380        1,646,644   

County of Midland Texas Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Project, Series A (a):

    

0.00%, 9/15/40

     2,525        807,949   

0.00%, 9/15/41

     1,395        422,629   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Kipp, Inc., Series A, 6.38%, 8/15/19 (c)

     320        382,122   

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., RB, Collegiate Housing Tarleton State University Project, 5.00%, 4/01/35

     145        151,292   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, CAB, Special Project System, Series B, 0.00%, 9/01/37 (a)

     1,015        386,004   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, 2nd Tier System, Series F, 6.13%, 1/01/16 (c)

     3,020        3,050,381   

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien:

    

LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, LBJ Freeway Managed Lanes Project, 7.00%, 6/30/40

     1,165        1,380,397   

NTE Mobility Partners LLC, North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, 6.88%, 12/31/39

     1,300        1,513,863   
    

 

 

 
        12,720,350   

Vermont — 0.0%

    

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, RB, Development & Mental Health, 6.50%, 6/15/32

     80        80,933   

Virginia — 3.1%

    

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Goodwin House, Inc., 5.13%, 10/01/42

     2,500        2,591,675   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT:

    

5.25%, 1/01/32

     400        437,068   

6.00%, 1/01/37

     2,325        2,635,411   
    

 

 

 
        5,664,154   

Washington — 2.3%

    

Grant County Public Utility District No. 2, Refunding RB, Series A (e):

    

5.00%, 1/01/41

     985        1,116,625   

5.00%, 1/01/43

     1,125        1,272,240   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Washington (continued)

    

Port of Seattle Washington, RB, Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 4/01/40

   $ 390      $ 423,267   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/45

     1,195        1,380,500   
    

 

 

 
        4,192,632   

Wisconsin — 3.1%

    

State of Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Series A, 6.00%, 5/01/36

     3,620        4,188,702   

State of Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Credit Group, Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     1,235        1,391,598   
    

 

 

 
        5,580,300   
Total Municipal Bonds — 110.0%        199,800,172   
    
                  

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)

              

California — 7.7%

    

Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco Bay Area, Series F-1, 5.63%, 4/01/19 (c)

     1,640        1,902,167   

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series B, 5.25%, 10/01/39 (g)

     1,335        1,481,610   

City & County of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission, RB, Water Revenue, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/39

     4,770        5,365,725   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Senior Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     2,967        3,355,950   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/17 (c)

     1,170        1,261,997   

San Diego Community College District California, GO, Election of 2002, 5.25%, 8/01/33

     553        631,713   
    

 

 

 
        13,999,162   

Colorado — 2.5%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health (AGM):

    

Series C-3, 5.10%, 10/01/41

     1,870        1,968,418   

Series C-7, 5.00%, 9/01/36

     1,200        1,265,172   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/34 (g)

     1,080        1,217,009   
    

 

 

 
        4,450,599   

Connecticut — 2.7%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Yale University:

    

Series T-1, 4.70%, 7/01/29

     2,299        2,433,775   

Series X-3, 4.85%, 7/01/37

     2,362        2,508,247   
    

 

 

 
        4,942,022   

Florida — 1.9%

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Water & Sewer System, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     2,840        3,224,971   

Georgia — 1.0%

    

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, Refunding RB, Emory University, Series C, 5.00%, 9/01/38

     1,649        1,811,758   

Massachusetts — 2.0%

    

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Senior, Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     3,211        3,675,647   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
44    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)

   Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Hampshire — 0.6%

    

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, RB, Dartmouth College, 5.25%, 6/01/39 (g)

   $ 1,019      $ 1,146,334   

New York — 9.4%

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     810        922,276   

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39

     3,299        3,664,971   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Fiscal 2012, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47 (g)

     810        921,227   

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43

     5,400        6,191,921   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51 (g)

     3,250        3,742,601   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, 194th Series, 5.25%, 10/15/55

     1,350        1,539,864   
    

 

 

 
        16,982,860   

North Carolina — 0.5%

    

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Wake Forest University, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     800        882,928   

Ohio — 4.3%

    

State of Ohio, Refunding RB, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/39

     6,974        7,836,385   

Texas — 5.0%

    

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Electric & Gas Systems, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 2/01/43

     1,260        1,391,960   

County of Harris Texas, RB, Senior Lien, Toll Road, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/38 (g)

     3,363        3,734,058   

County of Harris Texas Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/41

     1,710        1,957,694   

University of Texas, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series B, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     1,801        2,035,847   
    

 

 

 
               9,119,559   

Utah — 0.8%

    

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/41

     1,395        1,515,736   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)

  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Virginia — 2.6%

    

University of Virginia, Refunding RB, General, 5.00%, 6/01/40

   $ 2,729      $ 2,989,463   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Sentara Healthcare, 5.00%, 11/01/40

     1,553        1,714,917   
    

 

 

 
               4,704,380   

Washington — 0.8%

    

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/17 (c)

     1,365        1,483,439   

Wisconsin — 1.7%

    

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert & Community Health, Inc., Obligated Group, Series C, 5.25%, 4/01/39 (g)

     2,859        3,090,782   

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts — 43.5%

             78,866,562   

Total Long-Term Investments

(Cost — $252,761,616) — 153.5%

             278,666,734   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities        
Shares
        

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.02% (h)(i)

     2,743,218        2,743,218   

Total Short-Term Securities

(Cost — $2,743,218) — 1.5%

             2,743,218   
Total Investments (Cost — $255,504,834) — 155.0%        281,409,952   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)%        (339,137

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (24.5)%

   

    (44,479,926
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (30.3)%        (55,000,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 181,530,889   
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of investments

 

(a)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(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)   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.

 

(d)   Represents a step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of period end.

 

(e)   When-issued security.

 

(f)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(g)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement, which may require the Fund to pay the liquidity provider in the event there is a shortfall between the TOB Trust Certificates and proceeds received from the sale of the security contributed to the TOB Trust or in the event of a default on the security. In the case of a shortfall or default, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between October 1, 2016 to February 15, 2031, is $8,457,549.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    45


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

 

(h)   During the six months ended October 31, 2015, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2015
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2015
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       681,480           2,061,738           2,743,218         $ 353   

 

(i)   Represents the current yield as of period end.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Financial Futures Contracts

 

Contracts
Short
  Issue      Expiration        Notional
Value
       Unrealized
Appreciation
 

(13)

  10-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 1,659,938         $ 22,218   

(13)

  5-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 1,557,055           17,867   

(7)

  Long U.S. Treasury Bond        December 2015         $ 1,095,062           22,773   

(2)

  U.S. Ultra Bond        December 2015         $ 319,500           6,810   

Total

                 $ 69,668   
                

 

 

 

 

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  

Financial futures contracts

  Net unrealized appreciation1                                    $ 69,668               $ 69,668   

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

        

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, 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  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ (264,306            $ (264,306

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
    

Foreign

Currency
Exchange
Contracts

     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ 227,903               $ 227,903   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Financial futures contracts:

    

Average notional value of contracts — short

     $ 8,177,902   

For more information about the Fund’s 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 MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

 

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 Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 278,666,734                   $ 278,666,734   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 2,743,218                               2,743,218   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,743,218         $ 278,666,734                   $ 281,409,952   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

1   See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

      

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments1             

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 69,668                             $ 69,668   

1   Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

      

The Fund 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:    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 62,200                             $ 62,200   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (44,468,103                  (44,468,103

VMTP Shares

              (55,000,000                  (55,000,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 62,200         $ (99,468,103                $ (99,405,903
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2015, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    47


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 1.8%

    

City of Birmingham Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Children’s Hospital (AGC), 6.00%, 6/01/19 (a)

   $ 2,330      $ 2,731,085   

City of Selma Alabama IDB, RB, Gulf Opportunity Zone, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/35

     565        623,901   
    

 

 

 
               3,354,986   

California — 27.3%

    

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     2,895        3,221,730   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/42

     1,730        2,044,635   

Central Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series A (AGC), 5.63%, 8/01/33

     1,325        1,504,087   

City & County of San Francisco California Airports Commission, Refunding ARB, 2nd Series A, AMT:

    

5.50%, 5/01/28

     1,085        1,281,211   

5.25%, 5/01/33

     850        963,594   

City & County of San Francisco California Airports Commission, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 5/01/44

     1,090        1,183,457   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Water & Power, RB, Power System, Sub-Series A-1, 5.25%, 7/01/38

     1,575        1,731,366   

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Series A-1, AMT:

    

5.50%, 3/01/30

     2,400        2,705,064   

5.75%, 3/01/34

     2,180        2,523,568   

City of Sunnyvale California, Refunding RB, 5.25%, 4/01/40

     1,605        1,813,859   

County of Sacramento California, ARB, Senior Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/41

     2,100        2,320,437   

County of Ventura California Community College District, GO, Election of 2002, Series C, 5.50%, 8/01/18 (a)

     1,850        2,087,762   

Kern Community College District, GO, Safety, Repair & Improvement, Election of 2002, Series C, 5.50%, 11/01/33

     1,420        1,679,775   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2008, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/39

     1,000        1,160,370   

Oceanside Unified School District, GO, Series A (AGC), 5.25%, 8/01/33

     1,825        1,997,134   

Redondo Beach Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series E, 5.50%, 8/01/34

     1,335        1,572,777   

Riverside County Public Financing Authority, RB, Capital Facilities Project, 5.25%, 11/01/40

     2,500        2,896,300   

San Pablo Joint Powers Financing Authority, Refunding, Tax Allocation Bonds, CAB (NPFGC) (b):

    

0.00%, 12/01/24

     2,635        1,619,339   

0.00%, 12/01/25

     2,355        1,366,041   

0.00%, 12/01/26

     2,355        1,285,948   

Sequoia Union High School District, GO, Refunding, Election of 2004, Series B (AGM), 5.50%, 7/01/16 (a)

     3,150        3,260,974   

State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects, Series I:

    

5.50%, 11/01/30

     1,500        1,817,295   

5.50%, 11/01/31

     2,465        2,972,543   

State of California Public Works Board, RB, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Series F, 5.25%, 9/01/33

     725        846,952   

Township of Washington California Health Care District, GO, Election of 2004, Series B, 5.50%, 8/01/40

     540        635,035   

University of California, Refunding RB, The Regents of Medical Center, Series J, 5.25%, 5/15/38

     4,070        4,642,649   
    

 

 

 
               51,133,902   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Colorado — 2.2%

    

City & County of Denver Colorado Airport System, ARB, Series A, AMT:

    

5.50%, 11/15/28

   $ 1,000      $ 1,165,590   

5.50%, 11/15/30

     340        392,190   

5.50%, 11/15/31

     405        465,317   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Hospital, NCMC, Inc. Project, Series B (AGM), 6.00%, 5/15/26

     1,900        2,125,530   
    

 

 

 
               4,148,627   

District of Columbia — 1.2%

    

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.50%, 10/01/39

     2,000        2,225,380   

Florida — 12.9%

  

 

City of Jacksonville Florida, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/33

     400        467,312   

County of Broward Florida Airport System Revenue, RB, Seaport, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/45 (c)

     845        918,371   

County of Hillsborough Florida Aviation Authority, Refunding ARB, Tampa International Airport, Series A, AMT, 5.50%, 10/01/29

     1,735        1,992,543   

County of Lee Florida, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.38%, 10/01/32

     1,500        1,667,805   

County of Lee Florida Housing Finance Authority, RB, S/F Housing, Multi-County Program, Series A-2, AMT (Ginnie Mae), 6.00%, 9/01/40

     260        262,018   

County of Miami-Dade Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/45

     1,000        1,087,630   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Seaport:

    

Series A, 5.38%, 10/01/33

     1,015        1,146,737   

Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/38

     1,000        1,196,030   

Series B, AMT, 6.25%, 10/01/38

     460        559,604   

Series B, AMT, 6.00%, 10/01/42

     615        720,989   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/31

     2,900        3,185,012   

County of Orange Florida School Board, COP, Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 8/01/34

     4,645        5,162,639   

Reedy Creek Improvement District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 6/01/32

     1,040        1,206,098   

Tohopekaliga Water Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/36

     3,995        4,635,998   
    

 

 

 
               24,208,786   

Hawaii — 0.6%

  

 

State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, COP, AMT:

    

5.25%, 8/01/25

     425        499,473   

5.25%, 8/01/26

     460        538,296   
    

 

 

 
               1,037,769   

Illinois — 19.8%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, 3rd Lien:

    

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     1,145        1,332,208   

Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     5,225        6,291,475   

City of Chicago Illinois Midway International Airport, Refunding GARB, 2nd Lien, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/32

     4,000        4,264,720   

5.00%, 1/01/41

     1,000        1,051,250   

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB:

    

Federal Transit Administration, Section 5309, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 12/01/18 (a)

     2,000        2,309,180   

Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/36

     1,000        1,067,450   

Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40

     1,790        1,901,803   

Sales Tax Receipts, 5.00%, 12/01/44

     2,455        2,605,811   

City of Chicago Illinois Wastewater Transmission, RB, 2nd Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     2,050        2,129,171   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
48    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Illinois (continued)

    

County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago:

    

5.50%, 12/01/38

   $ 2,250      $ 2,540,790   

5.25%, 12/01/43

     4,165        4,591,079   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     1,405        1,639,213   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     400        474,372   

State of Illinois, GO:

    

5.25%, 2/01/31

     875        930,300   

5.25%, 2/01/32

     1,355        1,434,850   

5.50%, 7/01/33

     2,000        2,147,160   

5.50%, 7/01/38

     425        448,052   
    

 

 

 
               37,158,884   

Indiana — 3.8%

  

 

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/40

     565        601,392   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series F, 5.25%, 2/01/36

     3,055        3,480,378   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Refunding RB, Waterworks Project, Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 1/01/38

     2,780        3,142,262   
    

 

 

 
               7,224,032   

Louisiana — 1.6%

  

 

Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District, RB, Series B, AMT, 5.50%, 1/01/29

     1,500        1,698,960   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.50%, 5/15/29

     1,215        1,335,370   
    

 

 

 
               3,034,330   

Massachusetts — 0.8%

  

 

Massachusetts HFA, Refunding RB, Series C, AMT, 5.35%, 12/01/42

     1,500        1,550,775   

Michigan — 1.2%

  

 

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Michigan, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital, Series V, 8.25%, 9/01/18 (a)

     1,910        2,301,378   

Minnesota — 0.8%

  

 

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A (AGC):

    

6.50%, 11/15/18 (a)

     205        238,880   

6.50%, 11/15/38

     1,120        1,272,847   
    

 

 

 
               1,511,727   

Mississippi — 2.4%

  

 

Mississippi Development Bank, RB, Jackson Water & Sewer System Project (AGM), 6.88%, 12/01/40

     2,595        3,305,200   

Mississippi State University Educational Building Corp., Refunding RB, Mississippi State University Improvement Project, 5.25%, 8/01/38

     1,000        1,134,570   
    

 

 

 
               4,439,770   

Nevada — 3.8%

  

 

County of Clark Nevada, ARB, Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/39

     1,410        1,578,594   

County of Clark Nevada, GO, Limited Tax, 5.00%, 6/01/38

     3,500        3,796,170   

County of Clark Nevada Water Reclamation District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/34

     1,500        1,692,345   
    

 

 

 
               7,067,109   

New Jersey — 8.6%

  

 

New Jersey EDA, RB, The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, AMT:

    

5.38%, 1/01/43

     3,000        3,198,720   

Private Activity Bond (AGM), 5.00%, 1/01/31

     790        869,988   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

  

 

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Virtua Health, Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/38

   $ 2,100      $ 2,314,074   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series E, 5.00%, 1/01/45 (c)

     1,165        1,286,451   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     1,780        1,888,366   

Series A (AGC), 5.63%, 12/15/28

     3,170        3,599,472   

Series AA, 5.50%, 6/15/39

     1,890        2,011,999   

Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36

     1,000        1,036,850   
    

 

 

 
               16,205,920   

New York — 7.1%

  

 

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution, Series EE:

    

Fiscal 2009, 5.25%, 6/15/40

     3,410        3,843,002   

Water & Sewer System, 5.38%, 6/15/43

     1,305        1,518,381   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior, Fiscal 2012, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47

     2,510        2,854,924   

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB, 5.00%, 7/01/45

     2,500        2,744,975   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated, 166th Series, 5.25%, 7/15/36

     2,000        2,282,440   
    

 

 

 
               13,243,722   

Ohio — 1.2%

  

 

State of Ohio Turnpike Commission, RB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-1, 5.25%, 2/15/31

     2,000        2,303,980   

Pennsylvania — 1.5%

    

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, AMT, Pennsylvania Bridge Finco LP, 5.00%, 12/31/38

     1,510        1,610,234   

Township of Bristol Pennsylvania School District, GO, 5.25%, 6/01/37

     1,000        1,134,200   
    

 

 

 
               2,744,434   

South Carolina — 4.9%

    

County of Charleston South Carolina, RB, Special Source, 5.25%, 12/01/38

     2,180        2,502,814   

County of Charleston South Carolina Airport District, ARB, Series A, AMT:

    

5.50%, 7/01/38

     1,000        1,119,890   

6.00%, 7/01/38

     1,695        1,956,827   

5.50%, 7/01/41

     1,000        1,119,890   

South Carolina Ports Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/50 (c)

     1,095        1,198,204   

South Carolina State Public Service Authority, Refunding RB, Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/46

     1,170        1,273,744   
    

 

 

 
               9,171,369   

Texas — 24.9%

  

 

Austin Community College District Public Facility Corp., RB, Educational Facilities Project, Round Rock Campus, 5.25%, 8/01/18 (a)

     2,500        2,799,225   

Central Texas Turnpike System, Refunding RB, Series C, 5.00%, 8/15/42

     1,000        1,077,290   

City of Beaumont Texas, GO, Certificates of Obligation, 5.25%, 3/01/37

     1,360        1,543,804   

City of Houston Texas Utility System, Refunding RB, Combined 1st Lien, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 11/15/35

     4,000        4,673,600   

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, 5.25%, 12/01/38

     2,600        2,888,834   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Texas (continued)

  

 

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, ARB, Joint Improvement, AMT:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/38

   $ 2,965      $ 3,146,517   

Series H, 5.00%, 11/01/37

     2,200        2,363,724   

Lower Colorado River Authority, Refunding RB, 5.50%, 5/15/33

     1,240        1,444,191   

Mesquite Independent School District, GO, Series E, 5.00%, 8/15/41 (c)

     540        619,682   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, Special Projects, Series A, 5.50%, 9/01/41

     4,250        4,988,990   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB:

    

1st Tier System, Series A (NPFGC), 5.63%, 1/01/33

     6,585        7,128,658   

1st Tier System, Series A (NPFGC), 5.75%, 1/01/40

     4,885        5,320,938   

1st Tier System, Series B (NPFGC), 5.75%, 1/01/40

     6,275        6,834,981   

Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     1,040        1,134,671   

Red River Education Financing Corp., RB, Texas Christian University Project, 5.25%, 3/15/38

     620        704,196   
    

 

 

 
               46,669,301   

Virginia — 1.1%

  

 

City of Lexington Virginia IDA, RB, Washington & Lee University, 5.00%, 1/01/43

     570        626,669   

Virginia Public School Authority, RB, Fluvanna County School Financing, 6.50%, 12/01/18 (a)

     1,300        1,523,314   
    

 

 

 
               2,149,983   

Washington — 1.5%

  

 

City of Seattle Washington Municipal Light & Power, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/36

     1,375        1,547,727   

State of Washington, GO, Various Purposes, Series B, 5.25%, 2/01/36

     1,075        1,247,624   
    

 

 

 
               2,795,351   
Total Municipal Bonds — 131.0%              245,681,515   
    
   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)

              

Colorado — 3.2%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health, Series C-3 (AGM), 5.10%, 10/01/41

     5,610        5,905,254   

District of Columbia — 0.6%

    

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/18 (a)(e)

     1,039        1,192,548   

Florida — 4.5%

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, GO, Building Better Communities Program, Series B-1, 6.00%, 7/01/38

     7,500        8,490,675   

Illinois — 1.4%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB, Waterworks, 2nd Lien (AGM), 5.25%, 11/01/33

     2,508        2,624,200   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)

  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Kentucky — 0.9%

    

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, Refunding RB, Project No. 93 (AGC), 5.25%, 2/01/27

   $ 1,406      $ 1,577,897   

Michigan — 1.8%

    

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program, Series I, 5.00%, 10/15/45

     3,020        3,347,157   

Nevada — 5.3%

    

County of Clark Nevada Water Reclamation District, GO:

    

Limited Tax, 6.00%, 7/01/18 (a)

     5,000        5,683,850   

Series B, 5.50%, 7/01/29

     3,749        4,286,604   
    

 

 

 
               9,970,454   

New Jersey — 1.3%

  

 

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series CC, 5.25%, 10/01/29

     2,291        2,419,433   

New York — 5.2%

    

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39

     1,400        1,554,836   

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43

     4,530        5,194,333   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51 (e)

     2,660        3,063,175   
    

 

 

 
               9,812,344   

Utah — 0.6%

  

 

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/41

     1,005        1,091,982   

Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts — 24.8%

  

  

    46,431,944   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $266,771,704) — 155.8%
        292,113,459   
    
   
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.02% (f)(g)

     5,833,570        5,833,570   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $5,833,570) — 3.1%
             5,833,570   
Total Investments (Cost — $272,605,274) — 158.9%        297,947,029   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%        (175,253

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (12.4)%

   

    (23,254,584
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (46.4)%        (87,000,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 187,517,192   
    

 

 

 
 
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)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(c)   When-issued security.

 

(d)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(e)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement, which may require the Fund to pay the liquidity provider in the event there is a shortfall between the TOB Trust Certificates and proceeds received from the sale of the security contributed to the TOB Trust or in the event of a default on the security. In the case of a shortfall or default, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between October 1, 2016 to November 15, 2019, is $2,225,650.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

 

 

(f)   During the six months ended October 31, 2015, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2015
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2015
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       3,776,544           2,057,026           5,833,570         $ 289   

 

(g)   Represents the current yield as of period end.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Financial Futures Contracts

 

Contracts
Short
  Issue      Expiration        Notional
Value
       Unrealized
Appreciation
 

(17)

  10-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 2,170,688         $ 34,714   

(14)

  5-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 1,676,828           20,108   

(7)

  Long U.S. Treasury Bond        December 2015         $ 1,095,062           22,002   

(1)

  U.S. Ultra Bond        December 2015         $ 159,750           3,561   

Total

                 $ 80,385   
                

 

 

 

 

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  

Financial futures contracts

     Net unrealized appreciation 1                                     $ 80,385                 $ 80,385   

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

        

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, 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  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ (307,489            $ (307,489

 

               
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
    

Foreign

Currency
Exchange
Contracts

    

Interest

Rate
Contracts

     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ 226,179               $ 226,179   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Financial futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 10,770,883   

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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 Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 292,113,459              $ 292,113,459   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 5,833,570                          5,833,570   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ 5,833,570         $ 292,113,459              $ 297,947,029   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

       

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments1                 

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 80,385                             $ 80,385   

1    Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

       

The Fund 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:    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 64,150                             $ 64,150   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (23,247,822                  (23,247,822

VMTP Shares

              (87,000,000                  (87,000,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 64,150         $ (110,247,822                $ (111,183,672
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2015, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
52    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 2.9%

  

City of Birmingham Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Children’s Hospital (AGC), 6.00%, 6/01/19 (a)

   $ 4,615      $ 5,409,426   

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A:

    

5.50%, 1/01/21

     5,500        5,532,010   

5.25%, 1/01/23

     6,500        6,537,830   
    

 

 

 
               17,479,266   

Arizona — 4.1%

  

Arizona Board of Regents, Univesity of Arizona, RB, 5.00%, 8/01/28

     2,000        2,282,980   

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series A, 5.00%, 2/01/30

     2,685        2,882,750   

City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, RB, Facility, Legacy Traditional Schools Project, Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/24 (b)

     750        809,370   

City of Tucson Arizona, COP, Refunding, (AGC), 4.00%, 7/01/20

     2,325        2,591,747   

County of Maricopa Arizona IDA, RB, Arizona Charter School Project 1, Series A, 6.63%, 7/01/20

     110        107,769   

County of Pima Arizona IDA, RB, Arizona Charter Schools Project, Series K, 6.38%, 7/01/31

     895        897,560   

County of Pinal Arizona Electric District No. 3, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 7/01/25

     1,600        1,802,064   

Glendale Union School District No. 205, GO, Series C:

    

5.00%, 7/01/24

     1,945        2,314,531   

5.00%, 7/01/27

     500        577,485   

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, RB, Mesa Project, AMT:

    

5.00%, 7/01/27

     700        790,804   

5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,925        2,112,148   

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/25

     4,000        4,360,560   

Scottsdale IDA, Refunding RB, Scottsdale Healthcare, Series C (AGM), 5.00%, 9/01/35

     2,050        2,258,444   

State of Arizona, COP, Department of Administration, Series A (AGM), 4.25%, 10/01/23

     1,000        1,077,930   
    

 

 

 
               24,866,142   

Arkansas — 1.0%

  

Arkansas State University, RB, 5.00%, 12/01/33

     480        543,307   

City of Benton, RB, 5.00%, 6/01/29

     1,055        1,211,921   

University of Arkansas, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 3/01/31

     2,315        2,703,851   

5.00%, 3/01/34

     1,270        1,467,599   
    

 

 

 
               5,926,678   

California — 4.7%

  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 5.00%, 8/15/22

     2,135        2,491,780   

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 11/01/31

     1,335        1,405,061   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Mandatory Put Bonds, Republic Services, Inc. Project, Series B, AMT, 5.25%, 6/01/23 (c)

     605        641,481   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Pacific Gas, Series C, AMT (NPFGC), 4.75%, 12/01/23

     5,000        5,251,000   

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Series A-1, AMT, 5.00%, 3/01/25

     2,000        2,229,600   

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, GO, Refunding Series D, 4.00%, 8/01/33

     6,000        6,404,340   

State of California, GO:

    

5.50%, 4/01/28

     15        15,066   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

California (continued)

  

State of California, GO: (continued)

    

5.00%, 11/01/32

   $ 2,000      $ 2,160,320   

Various Purposes, 5.75%, 4/01/31

     7,000        8,074,010   
    

 

 

 
               28,672,658   

Colorado — 0.9%

  

Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Refunding, Tax Allocation Bond, Stapleton, Senior-Series A-1, 5.00%, 12/01/23

     2,500        2,923,375   

University of Northern Colorado, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/31

     2,000        2,315,500   
    

 

 

 
               5,238,875   

Connecticut — 1.0%

    

Connecticut State Development Authority, RB, Learjet, Inc. Project, AMT, 7.95%, 4/01/26

     1,160        1,166,461   

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Series F, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     4,530        4,934,801   
    

 

 

 
               6,101,262   

Florida — 6.8%

    

County of Broward Florida School Board, COP, Refunding, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/24

     10,000        11,395,900   

County of Lee Florida, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT:

    

5.50%, 10/01/23

     1,000        1,177,450   

(AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/27

     1,635        1,854,352   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, AMT, Series B:

    

6.00%, 10/01/28

     3,470        4,252,311   

6.00%, 10/01/29

     3,480        4,243,860   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,500        1,696,515   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue, Refunding RB, Series C (BHAC), 5.00%, 10/01/18 (a)

     8,000        8,955,200   

Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/32

     5,020        5,611,105   

Midtown Miami Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Series A, 4.25%, 5/01/24

     1,835        1,943,760   

Sterling Hill Community Development District, Refunding RB, Special Assessment Bonds, Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/10 (d)(e)

     150        104,984   
    

 

 

 
               41,235,437   

Georgia — 2.7%

    

City of Atlanta Georgia Water & Wastewater Revenue RB, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/01/32

     10,000        11,589,200   

Fulton County Development Authority, Refunding RB, Robert Woodruff, Series B, 5.25%, 3/15/24

     3,000        3,318,480   

Medical Center Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Columbus Regional Healthcare (AGM), 4.00%, 8/01/23

     1,500        1,567,800   
    

 

 

 
               16,475,480   

Guam — 0.4%

    

Territory of Guam, RB, Section 30, Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/24

     2,100        2,325,960   

Hawaii — 1.0%

    

State of Hawaii Airports System, Refunding ARB, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/29

     5,000        5,797,150   

Illinois — 16.7%

    

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 1/01/32

     3,745        4,197,808   

City of Chicago Illinois Midway International Airport, Refunding ARB, 2nd Lien, Series A, AMT, 5.50%, 1/01/32

     1,500        1,670,580   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    53


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Illinois (continued)

    

City of Chicago Illinois Midway International Airport, Refunding GARB, 2nd Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/32

   $ 5,000      $ 5,330,900   

City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, Refunding GARB, AMT:

    

Series C, 5.25%, 1/01/28

     1,350        1,511,298   

Series C, 5.25%, 1/01/29

     3,020        3,356,428   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/23

     13,000        15,000,700   

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, 5.25%, 12/01/31

     3,700        3,974,392   

Madison-Macoupin Etc. Counties Community College District No. 536, GO, Refunding, Lewis & Clark Community College:

    

5.00%, 5/01/30

     475        532,233   

5.00%, 5/01/31

     500        560,245   

5.00%, 5/01/32

     500        558,045   

McHenry County Conservation District, GO, 5.13%, 2/01/17 (a)

     12,695        13,436,515   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     3,500        4,083,450   

6.25%, 6/01/24

     12,750        13,181,970   

State of Illinois, GO:

    

5.25%, 2/01/30

     5,000        5,337,450   

5.00%, 5/01/30

     10,000        10,515,900   

State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/34

     9,140        10,106,007   

Village of Hodgkins Illinois, RB, MBM Project, AMT, 5.90%, 11/01/17

     6,000        6,010,080   

Village of Wheeling Illinois, Tax Allocation Bonds, North Milwaukee/Lake-Cook TIF Project, 6.00%, 1/01/25

     1,290        1,290,477   
    

 

 

 
               100,654,478   

Indiana — 4.1%

  

City of Whiting Indiana, RB, BP Products North America, Inc. Project, 5.25%, 1/01/21

     4,800        5,577,744   

County of Jasper Indiana, Refunding RB, Northern Indiana Public Service Co., Series C (NPFGC), 5.85%, 4/01/19

     2,000        2,262,240   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Wastewater, 1st Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/31

     10,000        11,743,100   

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, U.S. Steel Corp. Project, 6.00%, 12/01/19

     5,000        5,152,150   
    

 

 

 
               24,735,234   

Iowa — 1.0%

  

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, RB, Private College Facility:

    

5.25%, 4/01/23

     695        794,906   

5.25%, 4/01/24

     730        841,442   

5.25%, 4/01/25

     520        595,317   

5.25%, 4/01/26

     360        409,054   

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Refunding RB, Private College Facility:

    

5.00%, 9/01/22

     2,315        2,411,628   

Upper Iowa University Project, 5.00%, 9/01/20

     1,000        1,063,870   
    

 

 

 
               6,116,217   

Kansas — 1.4%

  

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group, Series C, 5.00%, 11/15/23

     1,500        1,684,305   

Seward County Unified School District No. 480 Liberal, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 9/01/33

     6,000        6,673,740   
    

 

 

 
               8,358,045   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Louisiana — 4.2%

  

City of Bossier City Louisiana Utilities, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/32

   $ 2,000      $ 2,287,380   

City of New Orleans Louisiana Aviation Board, Refunding GARB, Restructuring, Series A-2 (AGC), 6.00%, 1/01/23

     850        962,574   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Refunding RB, BRCC Facilities Corp. Project:

    

5.00%, 12/01/27

     3,445        3,873,317   

5.00%, 12/01/28

     3,715        4,157,011   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana LLC Project, Series A, 5.00%, 9/01/28

     2,000        2,007,540   

New Orleans Aviation Board, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/32

     1,000        1,131,830   

5.00%, 1/01/33

     1,000        1,128,450   

State of Louisiana Gasoline & Fuels Tax Revenue, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 5/01/34

     5,750        6,025,022   

Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District, RB, Sales Tax, 5.00%, 7/01/28

     3,660        4,112,705   
    

 

 

 
               25,685,829   

Maine — 0.3%

  

Portland Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Living, Retirement Facilities, Series A, 6.00%, 2/01/34

     1,965        1,972,329   

Maryland — 0.8%

    

Maryland EDC, RB, Transportation Facilities Project, Series A, 5.13%, 6/01/20

     1,750        1,906,608   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Johns Hopkins Health System, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     1,140        1,271,738   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     1,500        1,657,485   
    

 

 

 
               4,835,831   

Massachusetts — 0.5%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 1/01/31

     1,730        1,887,983   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Winchester Hospital, 5.00%, 7/01/25

     1,060        1,175,837   
    

 

 

 
               3,063,820   

Michigan — 2.3%

    

Manistee Area Public Schools, GO, Refunding, (Q-SBLF), 5.00%, 5/01/25

     1,000        1,146,440   

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Detroit Water and Sewer, Series C-3, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     4,000        4,467,320   

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program, Series II-A, 5.00%, 10/15/24

     2,500        2,880,650   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Henry Ford Health System, 5.25%, 11/15/24

     4,900        5,498,535   
    

 

 

 
               13,992,945   

Minnesota — 1.1%

  

University of Minnesota, RB, Biomedical Science Research Facilities Funding Program:

    

Series B, 5.00%, 8/01/36

     1,000        1,120,050   

Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/27

     1,390        1,638,490   

Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/28

     740        868,198   

Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/29

     1,555        1,811,886   

Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     835        967,230   
    

 

 

 
               6,405,854   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Mississippi — 0.6%

    

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Refunding RB, System Energy Resource, Inc. Project, 5.88%, 4/01/22

   $ 3,610      $ 3,681,803   

Missouri — 0.9%

    

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission Power, RB, Prairie State Project, Series A (BHAC), 5.00%, 1/01/17 (a)

     5,000        5,268,050   

Montana — 0.3%

    

Montana State Board of Regents, RB, 5.00%, 11/15/30

     1,000        1,160,540   

Yellowstone County School District No. 2 Billings, GO, 5.00%, 6/15/30

     500        587,525   
    

 

 

 
               1,748,065   

Nebraska — 1.0%

    

Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 3, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/01/30

     800        895,520   

Lancaster County Hospital Authority No. 1, Refunding RB, Immanuel Obligation Group, 5.50%, 1/01/30

     1,000        1,131,180   

Nebraska Public Power District, Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/30

     1,000        1,122,620   

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/32

     2,000        2,232,040   

Series A-1, 3.00%, 1/01/33

     900        866,178   
    

 

 

 
               6,247,538   

Nevada — 1.6%

    

Clark County Department of Aviation, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     5,000        5,644,150   

County of Humboldt Nevada, Refunding RB, Idaho Power Co. Project, 5.15%, 12/01/24

     3,800        4,233,580   
    

 

 

 
               9,877,730   

New Jersey — 20.4%

    

County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, LRB, Newark Project, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/20

     2,000        2,216,160   

New Jersey EDA, RB, AMT:

    

Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, 5.13%, 9/15/23

     6,040        6,573,755   

The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, Private Activity Bond, 5.50%, 1/01/26

     1,500        1,735,710   

The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, Private Activity Bond, 5.50%, 1/01/27

     1,000        1,143,280   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB:

    

New Jersey American Water Co., Series E, AMT, 4.70%, 12/01/25

     3,000        3,235,530   

School Facilities Construction, Series AA, 4.25%, 12/15/24

     3,850        3,882,494   

School Facilities Construction, Series EE, 5.00%, 9/01/23

     3,465        3,669,088   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund, 5.00%, 6/15/28

     10,000        10,417,000   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 7/01/30

     5,000        5,663,150   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Hackensack University Medical, Series B (AGM), 4.00%, 1/01/24

     635        676,104   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Series 1, AMT, 5.50%, 12/01/26

     1,665        1,841,490   

Student Loan, Series 1A, 4.75%, 12/01/21

     1,760        1,881,158   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority,
5.00%, 1/01/32 (f)

     12,000        13,590,480   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/29

     10,000        11,371,000   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

    

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/26

   $ 3,500      $ 3,722,565   

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.25%, 6/15/31

     12,000        12,677,880   

Transportation System, Series A, 5.25%, 6/15/24

     3,185        3,423,302   

Transportation System, Series B, 5.50%, 6/15/31

     13,970        14,921,217   

Transportation System, Series C, 5.25%, 6/15/32

     10,000        10,525,100   

Newark Housing Authority, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 12/01/23

     1,230        1,434,475   

5.00%, 12/01/25

     1,345        1,549,077   

South Jersey Port Corp., RB, Marine Terminal, Series O-1 (AGC), 4.63%, 1/01/23

     1,375        1,477,383   

State of New Jersey, GO, Various Purposes, 5.00%, 6/01/28

     5,000        5,684,350   
    

 

 

 
               123,311,748   

New Mexico — 1.3%

    

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 7/01/33

     4,510        4,792,416   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 8/01/31

     2,500        2,860,800   
    

 

 

 
               7,653,216   

New York — 25.6%

    

City of New York New York, GO, Refunding:

    

Fiscal 2013, Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/24

     4,000        4,525,320   

Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/29

     6,125        7,267,803   

Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     5,000        5,777,600   

City of New York New York, GO:

    

Series D1, 5.13%, 12/01/26

     4,615        5,036,165   

Sub-Series B-1, 5.25%, 9/01/22

     4,250        4,759,405   

Sub-Series I-1, 5.50%, 4/01/21

     5,000        5,731,700   

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.00%, 1/15/23

     3,560        4,007,955   

County of Essex New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, AMT, 5.20%, 12/01/23

     5,000        5,021,500   

County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Remarketing, Series A:

    

5.00%, 11/01/24

     5,470        6,077,389   

5.00%, 11/01/30

     895        961,185   

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series A, 5.50%, 4/01/19 (a)

     1,000        1,153,280   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB:

    

Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/33

     4,405        5,114,469   

Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/15/24

     2,300        2,742,244   

Sub-Series B-4, 5.00%, 11/15/24

     1,500        1,788,420   

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     5,695        6,622,431   

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Carnegie Hall, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/29

     2,750        3,113,495   

New York Convention Center Development Corp., Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/15/32

     13,005        14,917,385   

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB:

    

5.00%, 7/01/32

     9,000        10,067,580   

Education, Series D, 5.00%, 9/15/16 (a)

     5        5,202   

New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 5.13%, 7/01/23

     1,670        1,908,359   

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Series A, 5.50%, 5/01/19 (a)

     1,495        1,728,639   

New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

    

4.25%, 9/01/19 (a)

     480        532,867   

4.25%, 9/01/24

     2,270        2,280,419   

Series E, 5.25%, 3/15/33

     7,000        8,357,090   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New York (continued)

    

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, 5.00%, 12/01/20

   $ 2,475      $ 2,803,507   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated, 152nd Series, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/23

     1,000        1,083,040   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 11/01/28

     6,185        7,433,442   

Consolidated, 153rd Series, 5.00%, 7/15/24

     2,010        2,225,593   

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

    

Fordham University, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/25

     900        1,046,844   

Mental Health Services (AGM),
5.00%, 8/15/18 (a)

     30        33,489   

Mental Health Services (AGM), 5.00%, 2/15/22

     3,950        4,396,745   

Mental Health Services (AGM),
5.00%, 8/15/18 (a)

     10        11,163   

Mental Health Services, 2nd Series (AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/18 (a)

     10        11,163   

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Series A (NPFGC), 5.15%, 7/01/24

     1,000        1,154,800   

Municipal Health Facilities Lease, Sub-Series 2-4, 5.00%, 1/15/27

     6,900        7,517,343   

New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/22

     1,725        1,955,822   

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/32

     7,060        7,940,241   

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, Service Contract, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/21

     7,000        7,754,460   
    

 

 

 
               154,865,554   

North Carolina — 0.5%

    

County of Gaston North Carolina Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Exempt Facilities, National Gypsum Co. Project, AMT, 5.75%, 8/01/35

     1,105        1,105,829   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB, WakeMed, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/31

     1,500        1,655,580   
    

 

 

 
               2,761,409   

Ohio — 1.1%

    

State of Ohio Turnpike Commission, RB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-1, 5.25%, 2/15/31

     6,000        6,911,940   

Oklahoma — 0.7%

    

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 10/01/27

     1,190        1,396,763   

5.00%, 10/01/28

     1,265        1,470,322   

5.00%, 10/01/29

     1,400        1,615,278   
    

 

 

 
               4,482,363   

Oregon — 1.7%

    

Klamath County School District, GO:

    

5.00%, 6/15/30

     1,000        1,142,700   

5.00%, 6/15/31

     1,000        1,136,840   

Oregon State Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Reed College Project, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     1,835        2,086,689   

5.00%, 11/15/29

     1,000        1,144,840   

State of Oregon, GO, Series H, 5.00%, 5/01/36

     2,000        2,280,340   

Umatilla County School District No. 16R Pendleton, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/32

     2,000        2,323,380   
    

 

 

 
               10,114,789   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Pennsylvania — 5.6%

    

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 6/15/20

   $ 2,895      $ 3,081,699   

City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding, Series B (AGM), 5.25%, 9/01/17

     9,630        10,029,452   

County of Allegheny Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding, Series C-68, 5.00%, 11/01/25

     2,515        2,913,527   

County of Allegheny Pennsylvania, GO, Series C-67:

    

5.00%, 11/01/25

     2,700        3,143,286   

5.00%, 11/01/26

     2,375        2,736,427   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub-Series B, 5.25%, 12/01/31

     4,000        4,436,080   

South Fork Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 7/01/20 (a)

     6,225        7,562,068   
    

 

 

 
               33,902,539   

Puerto Rico — 1.8%

    

Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Refunding RB, M/F Housing, Subordinate, Capital Fund Modernization, 5.13%, 12/01/27

     10,000        10,793,300   

Rhode Island — 1.8%

    

Narragansett Bay Commission, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 9/01/32

     4,150        4,810,846   

Providence Redevelopment Agency, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/29

     1,000        1,096,730   

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., RB, City of Newport Issue Financing Program, Series C, 5.00%, 5/15/30

     2,305        2,585,680   

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Refunding RB, 5.00%, 9/01/32

     2,000        2,327,460   
    

 

 

 
               10,820,716   

South Dakota — 0.2%

    

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Regional Health, 5.00%, 9/01/25

     1,000        1,129,390   

Tennessee — 1.3%

    

County of Memphis-Shelby Tennessee Sports Authority, Inc., Refunding RB, Memphis Arena Project:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/23

     2,695        3,018,346   

Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/22

     1,000        1,122,440   

Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facility Board Tennessee, Refunding RB, Eastowne Village Project, 4.00%, 6/01/31 (c)

     3,420        3,651,192   
    

 

 

 
               7,791,978   

Texas — 8.1%

    

City of Grapevine Texas, GO, 5.00%, 2/15/33

     5,685        6,448,325   

City of Houston Texas, Refunding ARB, Series A:

    

Senior Lien, 5.25%, 7/01/29

     4,055        4,479,640   

Subordinate Lien, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/25

     1,500        1,693,245   

Subordinate Lien, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,010        1,105,031   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facilities Improvement Corp., ARB, Series 2001-A-1, AMT, 6.15%, 1/01/16

     4,000        4,005,920   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding RB, AMT:

    

Series E, 5.00%, 11/01/26

     2,185        2,495,161   

Series E, 5.00%, 11/01/27

     4,960        5,649,291   

Series F, 5.00%, 11/01/31

     6,345        7,139,965   

Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., RB, Southwest Airlines Co. Project, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/28

     1,000        1,092,120   

Red River Education Financing Corp., RB, 5.00%, 3/15/33

     1,340        1,512,311   

San Jacinto River Authority, RB, Special Project (AGM), 5.25%, 10/01/25

     2,910        3,267,988   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
56    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Texas (continued)

    

Socorro ISD, GO, Refunding, School Building (PSF-GTD), 5.00%, 8/15/32

   $ 2,500      $ 2,853,500   

Via Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.25%, 8/01/28

     1,585        1,809,182   

5.25%, 8/01/29

     1,720        1,948,949   

5.25%, 8/01/33

     3,000        3,347,130   
    

 

 

 
               48,847,758   

U.S. Virgin Islands — 1.9%

    

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series C, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     5,000        5,450,150   

Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/24

     5,000        6,102,050   
    

 

 

 
               11,552,200   

Vermont — 1.0%

    

University of Vermont & State Agricultural College, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 10/01/30

     5,565        5,894,671   

West Virginia — 1.0%

    

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc., Series A, 5.13%, 9/01/23

     4,000        4,384,720   

West Virginia University, RB, West Virginia University Project, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     1,500        1,727,580   
    

 

 

 
               6,112,300   

Wisconsin — 2.4%

    

Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, AMT:

    

National Gypsum Co., 5.25%, 4/01/30

     2,410        2,475,046   

Wisconsin Airport Facilities, Senior Obligated Group, Series B, 5.25%, 7/01/28

     4,765        5,086,542   

WPPI Energy, Refunding RB, Supply System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/31

     1,600        1,826,880   

5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,275        1,450,606   

5.00%, 7/01/33

     3,500        3,932,880   
    

 

 

 
               14,771,954   
Total Municipal Bonds — 138.7%              838,480,501   
    
   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (g)

 

Illinois — 1.5%

    

Du Page & Will Counties Community School District No. 204, GO, School Building, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 12/30/22

     8,650        9,268,282   

Louisiana — 2.4%

    

State of Louisiana, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/24

     12,000        14,202,120   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (g)

  

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Massachusetts — 1.9%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare, Series L, 5.00%, 7/01/31

   $ 10,175      $ 11,702,971   

Minnesota — 1.9%

    

State of Minnesota, GO, State Various Purposes, Series A, 4.00%, 8/01/29

     10,525        11,700,199   

New York — 8.0%

    

City of New York New York, GO, Refunding, Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/27

     3,507        3,962,007   

City of New York New York, GO, Series I,
5.00%, 3/01/32

     7,009        8,014,014   

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, Series A, 4.75%, 6/15/30

     8,000        8,477,200   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/25

     4,001        4,608,427   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Consolidated, 169th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/26

     5,530        6,339,260   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, 178th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/32

     4,009        4,471,039   

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Fiscal 2015, Series A, 5.00%, 10/15/31

     5,010        5,943,313   

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, Personal Income Tax, Series A-1,
5.00%, 3/15/32

     5,501        6,329,958   
    

 

 

 
               48,145,218   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 15.7%
        95,018,790   

Total Long-Term Investments

(Cost — $880,774,251) — 154.4%

  

  

    933,499,291   
    
   
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.02% (h)(i)

     14,348,758        14,348,758   

Total Short-Term Securities

(Cost — $14,348,758) — 2.4%

             14,348,758   
Total Investments (Cost — $895,123,009) — 156.8%        947,848,049   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.5)%        (3,475,635

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (8.8)%

   

    (52,940,111
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (47.5)%        (287,100,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 604,332,303   
    

 

 

 
 
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)   Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of period end.

 

(d)   Non-income producing security.

 

(e)   Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.

 

(f)   When-issued security.

 

(g)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. 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.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

 

 

(h)   During the six months ended October 31, 2015, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2015
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2015
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       1,356,943           12,991,815           14,348,758         $ 663   

 

(i)   Represents the current yield as of period end.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Financial Futures Contracts

 

Contracts
Short
  Issue      Expiration        Notional
Value
       Unrealized
Appreciation
 

(80)

  10-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 10,215,000         $ 162,400   

(48)

  5-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 5,749,125           68,567   

(20)

  Long U.S. Treasury Bond        December 2015         $ 3,128,750           70,230   

Total

                 $ 301,197   
                

 

 

 

 

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  

Financial futures contracts

     Net unrealized appreciation1                                    $ 301,197               $ 301,197   

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

        

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, 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  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ (747,948            $ (747,948
                    
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ 989,480               $ 989,480   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

Financial futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 38,474,750   

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
58    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

 

 

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 Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 933,499,291                   $  933,499,291   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 14,348,758                               14,348,758   
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 14,348,758         $ 933,499,291                   $ 947,848,049   
 

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

       

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments1             

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 301,197                             $ 301,197   

1    Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

       

The Fund 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:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $     219,900                             $ 219,900   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (52,931,848                  (52,931,848

VMTP Shares

              (287,100,000                  (287,100,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 219,900         $ (340,031,848                $ (339,811,948
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2015, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    59


Schedule of Investments October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Alabama — 1.9%

    

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/19

   $ 1,490      $ 1,498,672   

County of Jefferson Alabama Sewer, Refunding RB:

    

Senior Lien, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/44

     805        859,474   

Sub-Lien, Series D, 6.00%, 10/01/42

     3,575        4,017,013   
    

 

 

 
               6,375,159   

Alaska — 0.9%

    

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Series A:

    

4.63%, 6/01/23

     1,235        1,235,185   

5.00%, 6/01/46

     2,250        1,876,343   
    

 

 

 
               3,111,528   

Arizona — 0.1%

    

County of Maricopa Arizona IDA, RB, Arizona Charter Schools Project, Series A, 6.75%, 7/01/29

     360        344,804   

California — 12.5%

    

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/39

     2,200        2,504,656   

Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/42

     3,170        3,746,528   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, St. Joseph Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     890        1,024,265   

California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, Senior, Caritas Affordable Housing, Inc. Projects, S/F Housing, Series A:

    

5.25%, 8/15/39

     145        162,075   

5.25%, 8/15/49

     370        411,599   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT, 5.00%, 11/21/45 (a)

     1,495        1,576,747   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Series A:

    

5.25%, 5/15/39

     800        897,640   

Senior, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     5,930        6,706,830   

City of Stockton California Public Financing Authority, RB, Delta Water Supply Project, Series A, 6.25%, 10/01/40

     360        429,322   

San Marcos Unified School District, GO, CAB, Election of 2010, Series B, 0.00%, 8/01/42 (b)

     2,000        630,820   

State of California, GO, Various Purposes:

    

6.00%, 3/01/33

     2,525        3,026,086   

6.50%, 4/01/33

     14,925        17,683,140   

State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects:

    

Series I, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     775        873,968   

Sub-Series I-1, 6.38%, 11/01/34

     1,185        1,425,756   

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Senior Series A-1, 4.75%, 6/01/25

     720        720,029   
    

 

 

 
               41,819,461   

Colorado — 0.4%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series D, 6.25%, 10/01/33

     1,060        1,193,390   

Connecticut — 1.9%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Credit, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/40

     1,375        1,507,454   

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB, Wesleyan University, Series G, 5.00%, 7/01/35

     3,385        3,834,697   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Connecticut (continued)

    

Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Refunding RB, Public Improvement, Priority Distribution, 6.25%, 1/01/31

   $ 950      $ 947,872   
    

 

 

 
               6,290,023   

Delaware — 1.6%

    

County of Sussex Delaware, RB, NRG Energy, Inc., Indian River Power LLC Project, 6.00%, 10/01/40

     1,125        1,254,420   

Delaware State EDA, RB, Exempt Facilities, Indian River Power LLC Project, 5.38%, 10/01/45

     4,065        4,220,080   
    

 

 

 
               5,474,500   

District of Columbia — 3.0%

    

District of Columbia, Refunding RB, Kipp Charter School, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/43

     240        273,799   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding RB, Dulles Toll Road:

    

1st Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/44

     1,500        1,668,780   

CAB, 2nd Senior Lien, Series B (AGC), 0.00%, 10/01/33 (b)

     6,590        3,118,059   

CAB, 2nd Senior Lien, Series B (AGC), 0.00%, 10/01/34 (b)

     4,830        2,175,674   

CAB, 2nd Senior Lien, Series B (AGC), 0.00%, 10/01/35 (b)

     6,515        2,797,671   
    

 

 

 
               10,033,983   

Florida — 2.9%

    

County of Collier Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/45

     850        926,475   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Miami International Airport, Series A-1, 5.38%, 10/01/41

     1,165        1,321,844   

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien, Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/21 (c)

     3,015        3,967,378   

Palm Coast Park Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.70%, 5/01/37

     1,110        936,196   

Village Community Development District No. 10, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.13%, 5/01/43

     2,360        2,597,156   
    

 

 

 
               9,749,049   

Georgia — 3.0%

    

City of Atlanta Georgia Water & Wastewater, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/01/40

     850        963,339   

County of Gainesville Georgia & Hall Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project, Series A, 5.50%, 8/15/54

     515        599,625   

DeKalb Private Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Children’s Healthcare, 5.25%, 11/15/39

     130        145,573   

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax, 3rd Indenture, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     3,465        3,866,801   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, RB, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/60

     1,540        1,635,634   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Refunding RB:

    

Series W, 6.60%, 1/01/18

     2,220        2,314,994   

Series X, 6.50%, 1/01/20

     450        494,824   
    

 

 

 
               10,020,790   

Hawaii — 0.5%

    

State of Hawaii Harbor System, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/30

     1,355        1,530,662   

Illinois — 21.7%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, 3rd Lien, Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     5,865        7,062,105   

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Project, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/34

     1,815        1,812,731   

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Refunding, Project, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/32

     4,555        4,645,599   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
60    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Illinois (continued)

    

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB, Sales Tax, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/38

   $ 820      $ 849,627   

City of Chicago Illinois, Special Assessment Bonds, Lake Shore East, 6.75%, 12/01/32

     800        803,408   

City of Chicago Illinois Board of Education, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/41

     1,455        1,301,410   

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40

     1,050        1,115,583   

City of Chicago Illinois Waterworks, Refunding RB, 2nd Lien:

    

Project, 5.00%, 11/01/42

     3,280        3,401,491   

(AGM), 5.25%, 11/01/33

     1,325        1,386,308   

County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago, 5.50%, 12/01/38

     805        909,038   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, Advocate Health Care Network, Series D, 6.50%, 11/01/18 (c)

     5,000        5,815,200   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Central Dupage Health, Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/39

     1,610        1,841,067   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB:

    

Senior, Series C, 5.00%, 1/01/36

     2,615        2,898,623   

Senior, Series C, 5.00%, 1/01/37

     2,800        3,087,588   

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     2,315        2,536,476   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project:

    

Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/50

     4,315        4,491,656   

Series B-2, 5.00%, 6/15/50

     2,500        2,543,175   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     440        513,348   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     1,140        1,351,960   

Regional Transportation Authority, RB:

    

Series A (AMBAC), 7.20%, 11/01/20

     800        915,656   

Series A (NPFGC), 6.70%, 11/01/21

     4,690        5,399,925   

Series C (NPFGC), 7.75%, 6/01/20

     2,160        2,506,896   

State of Illinois, GO:

    

5.00%, 2/01/39

     1,540        1,574,358   

Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/35

     3,000        3,091,710   

Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/38

     3,640        3,719,025   

State of Illinois, RB, Build Illinois, Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/34

     630        698,720   

University of Illinois, RB, Auxiliary Facilities System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 4/01/39

     810        882,495   

5.00%, 4/01/44

     985        1,067,976   

Village of Hodgkins Illinois, RB, Metropolitan Biosolids Management LLC Project, AMT, 6.00%, 11/01/23

     2,800        2,804,592   

Village of Wheeling Illinois, Tax Allocation Bonds, North Milwaukee/Lake-Cook TIF Project, 6.00%, 1/01/25

     1,250        1,250,463   
    

 

 

 
               72,278,209   

Indiana — 4.5%

    

City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper LLC Project, AMT:

    

6.75%, 1/01/34

     790        952,922   

7.00%, 1/01/44

     1,905        2,316,099   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

CWA Authority Project, 1st Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     3,280        3,799,486   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, 5.25%, 1/01/51

     405        430,564   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     450        477,158   

Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/48

     1,430        1,508,292   

Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, 5.25%, 11/01/39

     840        931,862   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Indiana (continued)

    

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Parkview Health System, Series A, 5.75%, 5/01/31

   $ 2,795      $ 3,170,201   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/15/40

     1,270        1,402,296   
    

 

 

 
               14,988,880   

Iowa — 2.7%

    

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project:

    

5.00%, 12/01/19

     960        1,019,990   

5.50%, 12/01/22

     2,340        2,479,207   

5.25%, 12/01/25

     460        502,697   

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., Refunding RB, Student Loan, Senior Series A-1, AMT, 5.15%, 12/01/22

     1,350        1,439,910   

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series C, 5.63%, 6/01/46

     3,785        3,637,120   
    

 

 

 
               9,078,924   

Kentucky — 0.6%

    

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/45

     995        1,088,013   

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, Downtown Crossing Project, Convertible CAB, 1st Tier, Series C, 0.00%, 7/01/43 (d)

     1,200        853,692   
    

 

 

 
               1,941,705   

Louisiana — 2.7%

    

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-1, 6.50%, 11/01/35

     3,320        3,911,790   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A:

    

5.50%, 5/15/30

     1,020        1,143,889   

5.25%, 5/15/31

     870        970,424   

5.25%, 5/15/32

     1,110        1,249,749   

5.25%, 5/15/33

     1,205        1,333,634   

5.25%, 5/15/35

     505        559,666   
    

 

 

 
               9,169,152   

Maryland — 1.1%

    

Maryland Community Development Administration, Refunding, HRB, Residential, Series D, AMT, 4.90%, 9/01/42

     1,500        1,511,670   

Maryland EDC, RB, Transportation Facilities Project, Series A, 5.75%, 6/01/35

     435        474,141   

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB, CNX Marine Terminals, Inc., 5.75%, 9/01/25

     750        745,710   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Maryland Medical System, Series B (NPFGC), 7.00%, 7/01/22

     785        939,496   
    

 

 

 
               3,671,017   

Massachusetts — 3.3%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Covanta Energy Project, Series C, AMT, 5.25%, 11/01/42 (a)

     2,205        2,209,564   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare System, Series J1, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     990        1,102,187   

Massachusetts HFA, RB, AMT:

    

M/F Housing, Series A, 5.20%, 12/01/37

     2,830        2,864,215   

S/F Housing, Series 130, 5.00%, 12/01/32

     2,720        2,758,678   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Massachusetts (continued)

    

Massachusetts HFA, Refunding RB, Series F, AMT, 5.70%, 6/01/40

   $ 1,995      $ 2,089,523   
    

 

 

 
               11,024,167   

Michigan — 6.3%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

     4,425        4,791,523   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Bronson Methodist Hospital, 5.50%, 5/15/36

     1,380        1,534,119   

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Detroit Water & Sewage Department Project, Senior Lien, Series C-1, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     880        928,910   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Henry Ford Health System, 5.25%, 11/15/46

     5,080        5,274,259   

McLaren Health Care, 5.75%, 5/15/18 (c)

     7,560        8,500,842   
    

 

 

 
               21,029,653   

Mississippi — 1.5%

    

County of Lowndes Mississippi, Refunding RB, Solid Waste Disposal & Pollution Control, Weyerhaeuser Co. Project, Series A, 6.80%, 4/01/22

     3,000        3,725,400   

University of Southern Mississippi, RB, Campus Facilities Improvements Project, 5.38%, 9/01/36

     1,065        1,194,121   
    

 

 

 
               4,919,521   

Missouri — 0.2%

    

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, Refunding RB, Combined Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/44

     255        281,117   

State of Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Project, 5.50%, 5/01/43

     245        266,795   
    

 

 

 
               547,912   

Nebraska — 0.7%

    

Central Plains Energy Project Nebraska, RB, Gas Project No. 3:

    

5.25%, 9/01/37

     825        911,534   

5.00%, 9/01/42

     1,445        1,558,389   
    

 

 

 
               2,469,923   

New Jersey — 6.5%

    

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.25%, 11/01/39

     1,025        1,033,774   

5.25%, 11/01/44

     1,525        1,530,429   

County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/45 (a)

     1,085        1,106,678   

New Jersey EDA, RB, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.25%, 9/15/29

     1,955        2,125,124   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, 5.75%, 4/01/31

     2,240        2,555,571   

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series AA, 6.38%, 10/01/28

     335        347,763   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/43

     1,985        2,186,696   

Series E, 5.00%, 1/01/45 (e)

     2,615        2,887,614   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 6/15/44

     3,495        3,551,095   

Transportation System, Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     1,635        1,734,539   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

New Jersey (continued)

    

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB (continued):

    

Transportation System, Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36

   $ 2,460      $ 2,550,651   
    

 

 

 
               21,609,934   

New York — 15.9%

    

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, ARB, British Airways PLC Project, AMT, 7.63%, 12/01/32

     1,920        1,946,246   

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series C-1, 6.50%, 7/01/17

     380        380,175   

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB:

    

Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39

     6,700        7,442,561   

Fiscal 2012, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 2/01/42

     2,460        2,742,949   

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 6/01/41 (a)

     1,800        1,857,780   

Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/45

     1,960        1,864,156   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series C, 6.50%, 11/15/28

     9,405        10,972,437   

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated, 5.25%, 12/15/43

     10,735        12,309,610   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB:

    

2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

     1,220        1,374,635   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 5.00%, 11/15/44 (a)

     3,155        3,186,929   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.15%, 11/15/34 (a)

     340        352,553   

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40 (a)

     850        889,933   

New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, General Purpose, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/31

     1,790        2,070,242   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Special Project, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8:

    

6.00%, 12/01/36

     1,165        1,350,433   

6.00%, 12/01/42

     1,250        1,448,962   

Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, RB, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series E-1, 6.50%, 7/01/17

     550        550,556   

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization, Refunding RB, 5.13%, 6/01/45

     2,300        2,235,761   
    

 

 

 
               52,975,918   

North Carolina — 2.7%

    

County of Gaston North Carolina Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Exempt Facilities, National Gypsum Co. Project, AMT, 5.75%, 8/01/35

     1,675        1,676,256   

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Duke University, 5.00%, 10/01/55 (e)

     2,550        2,875,865   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, RB, Health Care Facilities, Duke University Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/42

     1,400        1,557,346   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB:

    

1st Mortgage, Retirement Facilities Whitestone Project, Series A, 7.75%, 3/01/41

     595        679,716   

Carolina Village Project, 6.00%, 4/01/38

     2,000        2,097,520   
    

 

 

 
               8,886,703   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Ohio — 0.3%

    

County of Franklin Ohio, RB, Health Care Facilities Improvement, OPRS Communities Obligation Group, Series A, 6.13%, 7/01/40

   $ 660      $ 722,746   

State of Ohio, RB, Portsmouth Bypass Project, AMT, 5.00%, 6/30/53

     275        291,803   
    

 

 

 
               1,014,549   

Pennsylvania — 1.8%

    

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, RB, Temple University Health System, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/42

     635        679,494   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB:

    

AMT, Pennsylvania Bridge Finco LP, 5.00%, 6/30/42

     850        900,057   

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Project, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/40

     1,890        2,094,706   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, National Gypson Co., AMT, 5.50%, 11/01/44

     1,035        1,063,090   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/44

     1,105        1,210,494   
    

 

 

 
               5,947,841   

Rhode Island — 0.8%

    

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series B, 4.50%, 6/01/45

     2,645        2,573,188   

South Carolina — 3.6%

    

South Carolina State Ports Authority, RB:

    

5.25%, 7/01/40

     3,280        3,672,058   

AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/55 (e)

     1,295        1,403,560   

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, RB, Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/54

     6,180        6,919,314   
    

 

 

 
               11,994,932   

Tennessee — 0.3%

    

City of Chattanooga Tennessee Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/45

     995        1,088,013   

Texas — 7.2%

    

Brazos River Authority, Refunding RB, Texas Utility Co., Series A, AMT, 7.70%, 4/01/33 (f)(g)

     1,500        86,250   

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     2,140        2,455,179   

City of Dallas Texas Waterworks & Sewer System, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/35

     510        582,553   

City of Houston Texas Airport System, Refunding ARB, United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     965        1,029,230   

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Idea Public Schools, 6.00%, 8/15/43

     745        879,920   

County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, 1st Mortgage, Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, Series B, 7.00%, 1/01/48

     455        534,607   

County of Harris Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., Refunding RB, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Series B, 7.25%, 12/01/18 (c)

     2,000        2,386,440   

Fort Bend County Industrial Development Corp., RB, NRG Energy Project, Series B, 4.75%, 11/01/42

     1,475        1,472,994   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

1st Tier, 6.25%, 1/01/39

     7,000        7,939,050   

5.00%, 1/01/38

     925        1,023,041   

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien:

    

LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, LBJ Freeway Managed Lanes Project, 7.00%, 6/30/40

     2,000        2,369,780   
Municipal Bonds   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Texas (continued)

    

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien (continued):

    

NTE Mobility Partners LLC, North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, 6.88%, 12/31/39

   $ 2,775      $ 3,231,515   
    

 

 

 
               23,990,559   

Utah — 0.9%

    

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/41

     2,780        3,021,415   

Virginia — 2.7%

    

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Goodwin House, Inc.:

    

5.13%, 10/01/37

     500        519,565   

5.13%, 10/01/42

     3,440        3,566,145   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT:

    

5.25%, 1/01/32

     1,615        1,764,662   

6.00%, 1/01/37

     2,915        3,304,182   
    

 

 

 
               9,154,554   

Washington — 2.3%

    

Port of Seattle Washington, RB, Series C, AMT, 5.00%, 4/01/40

     755        819,401   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/45

     2,290        2,645,477   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series D, 6.38%, 10/01/36

     3,700        4,178,114   
    

 

 

 
               7,642,992   

Wisconsin — 3.3%

    

State of Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Series A, 6.00%, 5/01/36

     7,100        8,215,410   

State of Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Credit Group, Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     2,465        2,777,562   
    

 

 

 
               10,992,972   
Total Municipal Bonds – 122.3%              407,955,982   
    
                  

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (h)

              

California — 6.3%

    

Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco Bay Area, Series F-1,
5.63%, 4/01/19 (c)

     3,271        3,792,735   

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series B, 5.25%, 10/01/39 (i)

     2,610        2,896,630   

City & County of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission, RB, Water Revenue, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/39

     9,480        10,663,957   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/17 (c)

     2,290        2,470,063   

San Diego Community College District California, GO, Election of 2002, 5.25%, 8/01/33

     1,077        1,229,279   
    

 

 

 
               21,052,664   

Colorado — 0.7%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/34 (i)

     2,129        2,400,212   
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (h)

  

Par  

(000)

   

Value

 

Connecticut — 1.9%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Yale University, Series Z-3, 5.05%, 7/01/42

   $ 6,000      $ 6,377,520   

Florida — 2.1%

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Water & Sewer System, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     5,679        6,449,941   

Illinois — 1.0%

    

State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB, Senior Priority, Series B, 5.50%, 1/01/33

     2,999        3,259,309   

Maryland — 0.7%

    

State of Maryland Transportation Authority, RB, Transportation Facilities Project (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/41

     2,290        2,496,741   

Massachusetts — 0.8%

    

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Senior, Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     2,266        2,593,564   

New Hampshire — 0.7%

    

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, RB, Dartmouth College, 5.25%, 6/01/39 (i)

     2,009        2,258,952   

New York — 6.3%

    

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution:

    

Series DD, 5.00%, 6/15/37

     6,299        6,905,654   

Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     1,575        1,793,315   

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Fiscal 2012, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47 (i)

     1,610        1,831,080   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51 (i)

     6,440        7,416,108   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, 194th Series, 5.25%, 10/15/55

     2,595        2,959,961   
    

 

 

 
               20,906,118   

North Carolina — 1.9%

    

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Duke University Project, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/41

     6,239        6,461,255   

Ohio — 5.4%

    

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, RB, Cleveland Clinic Health, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/33

     2,400        2,590,272   

State of Ohio, Refunding RB, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/39

     13,843        15,554,802   
    

 

 

 
               18,145,074   

South Carolina — 1.7%

    

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB, Santee Cooper, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/38 (i)

     4,995        5,576,468   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to

Tender Option Bond Trusts (h)

  

Par  

(000)

   

Value

 

Texas — 3.0%

    

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Electric & Gas Systems, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 2/01/43

   $ 2,520      $ 2,783,920   

County of Harris Texas Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/41

     3,400        3,892,490   

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, RB, S/F Mortgage, Series B, AMT, 5.25%, 9/01/32

     1,228        1,249,141   

University of Texas, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series B, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     1,831        2,069,778   
    

 

 

 
               9,995,329   

Washington — 5.4%

    

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A (c):

    

5.00%, 11/01/17

     5,000        5,434,850   

5.00%, 11/01/17

     4,000        4,347,880   

(AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/17

     7,693        8,362,685   
    

 

 

 
               18,145,415   

Wisconsin — 0.8%

    

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert & Community Health, Inc., Obligated Group, Series C, 5.25%, 4/01/39 (i)

     2,499        2,701,733   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts
 –38.7%
        128,820,295   

Total Long-Term Investments

(Cost — $487,540,480) — 161.0%

  

  

    536,776,277   
    
   
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.02% (j)(k)

     3,828,121        3,828,121   

Total Short-Term Securities

(Cost — $3,828,121) — 1.2%

             3,828,121   
Total Investments (Cost — $491,368,601) — 162.2%        540,604,398   
Other Assets Less Liabilities 0.2%        687,766   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable
(20.4)%

   

    (68,110,294
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value (42.0)%        (140,000,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 100.0%      $ 333,181,870   
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   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.

 

(b)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(c)   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.

 

(d)   Represents a step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of period end.

 

(e)   When-issued security.

 

(f)   Non-income producing security.

 

(g)   Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.

 

(h)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Fund. 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.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

 

(i)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement, which may require the Fund to pay the liquidity provider in the event there is a shortfall between the TOB Trust Certificates and proceeds received from the sale of the security contributed to the TOB Trust or in the event of a default on the security. In the case of a shortfall or default, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire between October 1, 2016 to November 15, 2019, is $13,391,278.

 

(j)   During the six months ended October 31, 2015, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2015
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2015
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       783,716           3,044,405           3,828,121         $ 284   

 

(k)   Represents the current yield as of period end.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period Ended

Financial Futures Contracts

 

Contracts
Short
  Issue      Expiration        Notional
Value
       Unrealized
Appreciation
 

(24)

  10-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 3,064,500         $ 40,345   

(25)

  5-Year U.S. Treasury Note        December 2015         $ 2,994,336           33,736   

(12)

  Long U.S. Treasury Bond        December 2015         $ 1,877,250           36,892   

(3)

  U.S. Ultra Bond        December 2015         $ 479,250           10,215   

Total

                 $ 121,188   
                

 

 

 

 

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  

Financial futures contracts

     Net unrealized appreciation1                                    $ 121,188               $ 121,188   

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

        

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, 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  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ (257,623            $ (257,623

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
    

Foreign

Currency
Exchange
Contracts

     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Financial futures contracts

                                   $ 407,262               $ 407,262   

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Financial futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 9,496,324   

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    65


Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period Ended

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 536,776,277                   $ 536,776,277   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 3,828,121                               3,828,121   
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,828,121         $ 536,776,277                   $ 540,604,398   
 

 

 

 

1   See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

      

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments1                 

Assets:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ 121,188                             $ 121,188   

1    Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

       

The Fund 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:    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 108,050                             $ 108,050   

Liabilities:

                

TOB Trust Certificates

            $ (68,089,169                  (68,089,169

VMTP Shares

              (140,000,000                  (140,000,000
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 108,050         $ (208,089,169                $ (207,981,119
 

 

 

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2015, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
66    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Statements of Assets and Liabilities     

 

October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)  

BlackRock
MuniAssets

Fund, Inc.
(MUA)

    BlackRock
MuniEnhanced
Fund, Inc.
(MEN)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Fund, Inc.
(MHD)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Fund II, Inc.
(MUH)
 
       
Assets                                

Investments at value — unaffiliated1

  $ 565,759,293      $ 559,554,348      $ 384,199,318      $ 278,666,734   

Investments at value — affiliated2

    734,168        3,493,908        5,726,027        2,743,218   

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

    116,950        132,900        86,550        62,200   

Receivables:

       

Interest

    9,961,438        7,276,377        5,550,455        3,983,468   

Investments sold

    701,034        1,970,755        2,336,000        2,688,539   

Deferred offering costs

           207,723                 

Variation margin receivable on financial futures contracts

    156        156        125        102   

Prepaid expenses

    2,157        61,743        13,754        13,724   
 

 

 

 

Total assets

    577,275,196        572,697,910        397,912,229        288,157,985   
 

 

 

 
       
Accrued Liabilities                                

Payables:

       

Investments purchased

    1,302,973        2,547,622        8,394,864        6,077,577   

Income dividends — Common Shares

    2,147,734        1,788,707        1,215,457        875,767   

Investment advisory fees

    266,519        241,934        179,964        130,317   

Officer’s and Directors’ fees

    2,216        2,414        1,625        1,147   

Interest expense and fees

    22,210        16,299        14,978        11,823   

Other accrued expenses

    95,990        79,580        65,969        55,065   

Variation margin payable on financial futures contracts

    14,156        16,218        10,609        7,297   
 

 

 

 

Total accrued liabilities

    3,851,798        4,692,774        9,883,466        7,158,993   
 

 

 

 
       
Other Liabilities                                

TOB Trust Certificates

    70,423,268        66,182,803        58,023,863        44,468,103   

VRDP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share3,4

           142,500,000                 

VMTP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share3,4

                  83,700,000        55,000,000   
 

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

    70,423,268        208,682,803        141,723,863        99,468,103   
 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    74,275,066        213,375,577        151,607,329        106,627,096   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 503,000,130      $ 359,322,333      $ 246,304,900      $ 181,530,889   
 

 

 

 
       
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Consist of                                

Paid-in capital5,6,7

  $ 480,163,630      $ 316,086,151      $ 210,641,316      $ 155,395,939   

Undistributed net investment income

    760,451        6,250,399        2,451,749        2,574,849   

Accumulated net realized loss

    (9,230,703     (12,020,446     (2,497,945     (2,414,685

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    31,306,752        49,006,229        35,709,780        25,974,786   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 503,000,130      $ 359,322,333      $ 246,304,900      $ 181,530,889   
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, per Common Share

  $ 14.05      $ 12.15      $ 17.43      $ 16.06   
 

 

 

 

1    Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 534,584,314      $ 510,703,796      $ 348,583,936      $ 252,761,616   

2    Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 734,168      $ 3,493,908      $ 5,726,027      $ 2,743,218   

3    Preferred Shares outstanding, par value $0.10 per share

           1,425        837        550   

4    Preferred Shares authorized, including Auction Market Rate Preferred Shares (“AMPS”)

           8,905        5,837        4,030   

5    Par value per Common Share

  $ 0.10      $ 0.10      $ 0.10      $ 0.10   

6    Common Shares outstanding

    35,795,571        29,565,404        14,133,224        11,300,218   

7    Common Shares authorized

    200,000,000        199,991,095        199,994,163        199,995,970   

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    67


Statements of Assets and Liabilities     

 

October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Quality
Fund, Inc.
(MUS)
    BlackRock
Muni Intermediate
Duration Fund,
Inc.
(MUI)
    BlackRock
MuniVest
Fund II, Inc.
(MVT)
 
     
Assets                        

Investments at value — unaffiliated1

  $ 292,113,459      $ 933,499,291      $ 536,776,277   

Investments at value — affiliated2

    5,833,570        14,348,758        3,828,121   

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

    64,150        219,900        108,050   

Receivables:

     

Interest

    4,290,511        12,622,328        8,526,029   

Investments sold

    554,750        584,638        1,235,829   

Deferred offering costs

           2,856          

Variation margin receivable on financial futures contracts

    109        375        195   

Prepaid expenses

    13,138        14,822        13,816   
 

 

 

 

Total assets

    302,869,687        961,292,968        550,488,317   
 

 

 

 
     
Accrued Liabilities                        

Payables:

     

Investments purchased

    4,019,891        13,590,360        7,131,258   

Income dividends — Common Shares

    878,156        2,508,405        1,744,826   

Investment advisory fees

    134,136        439,402        228,244   

Officer’s and Directors’ fees

    1,259        246,279        2,245   

Interest expense and fees payable

    6,762        8,263        21,125   

Other accrued expenses

    57,923        117,983        77,393   

Variation margin payable on financial futures contracts

    6,546        18,125        12,187   
 

 

 

 

Total accrued liabilities

    5,104,673        16,928,817        9,217,278   
 

 

 

 
     
Other Liabilities                        

TOB Trust Certificates

    23,247,822        52,931,848        68,089,169   

VMTP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share3,4

    87,000,000        287,100,000        140,000,000   
 

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

    110,247,822        340,031,848        208,089,169   
 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    115,352,495        356,960,665        217,306,447   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 187,517,192      $ 604,332,303      $ 333,181,870   
 

 

 

 
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Consist of                        

Paid-in capital5,6,7

  $ 175,117,812      $ 543,479,050      $ 287,746,682   

Undistributed net investment income

    2,672,791        3,985,927        3,088,750   

Undistributed net realized gain (accumulated net realized loss)

    (15,695,551     3,841,089        (7,010,547

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    25,422,140        53,026,237        49,356,985   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 187,517,192      $ 604,332,303      $ 333,181,870   
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, per Common Share

  $ 14.41      $ 15.78      $ 15.85   
 

 

 

 

1    Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 266,771,704      $ 880,774,251      $ 487,540,480   

2    Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 5,833,570      $ 14,348,758      $ 3,828,121   

3    Preferred Shares outstanding, par value $0.10 per share

    870        2,871        1,400   

4    Preferred Shares authorized, including Auction Market Rate Preferred Shares (“AMPS”)

    6,230        15,671        8,400   

5    Par value per Common Share

  $ 0.10      $ 0.10      $ 0.10   

6    Common Shares outstanding

    13,009,717        38,296,266        21,022,001   

7    Common Shares authorized

    199,993,770        199,984,329        199,991,600   

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
68    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Statements of Operations     

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
MuniAssets
Fund, Inc.
(MUA)
    BlackRock
MuniEnhanced
Fund, Inc.
(MEN)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Fund, Inc.
(MHD)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Fund II, Inc.
(MUH)
 
       
Investment Income                                

Interest

  $ 14,939,931      $ 13,008,667      $ 9,001,300      $ 6,516,434   

Interest — affiliated

    207        283        468        353   
 

 

 

 

Total income

    14,940,138        13,008,950        9,001,768        6,516,787   
 

 

 

 
       
Expenses                                

Investment advisory

    1,568,635        1,440,608        1,064,375        770,948   

Professional

    56,111        50,996        43,475        36,176   

Accounting services

    41,427        41,925        29,252        22,817   

Transfer agent

    29,845        22,815        13,454        11,989   

Officer and Directors

    21,558        15,859        10,865        7,951   

Custodian

    14,307        14,340        10,678        8,270   

Printing

    6,640        6,592        5,371        4,757   

Registration

    6,490        5,319        4,361        4,362   

Rating agency

           17,671        17,651        17,642   

Miscellaneous

    26,446        25,448        22,892        19,729   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs

    1,771,459        1,641,573        1,222,374        904,641   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs1

    291,273        963,239        646,063        447,102   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses

    2,062,732        2,604,812        1,868,437        1,351,743   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    12,877,406        10,404,138        7,133,331        5,165,044   
 

 

 

 
       
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)                                
Net realized gain (loss) from:        

Investments

    (1,759,919     240,487        (271,425     128,616   

Financial futures contracts

    (594,791     (313,138     (380,271     (264,306
 

 

 

 
    (2,354,710     (72,651     (651,696     (135,690
 

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:        

Investments

    (15,704     (3,509,426     (1,673,668     (1,686,036

Financial futures contracts

    486,072        529,949        320,620        227,903   
 

 

 

 
    470,368        (2,979,477     (1,353,048     (1,458,133
 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (1,884,342     (3,052,128     (2,004,744     (1,593,823
 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations

  $ 10,993,064      $ 7,352,010      $ 5,128,587      $ 3,571,221   
 

 

 

 

1    Related to TOB Trusts, VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares

       
.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    69


Statements of Operations     

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Quality
Fund, Inc.
(MUS)
    BlackRock
Muni Intermediate
Duration Fund,
Inc.
(MUI)
    BlackRock
MuniVest

Fund II, Inc.
(MVT)
 
Investment Income                        

Interest

  $ 6,666,291      $ 18,916,978      $ 12,825,165   

Interest — affiliated

    289        663        284   
 

 

 

 

Total income

    6,666,580        18,917,641        12,825,449   
 

 

 

 
     
Expenses                        

Investment advisory

    818,833        2,596,969        1,351,381   

Professional

    39,577        71,234        50,428   

Accounting services

    23,758        59,816        39,892   

Transfer agent

    11,993        25,554        17,441   

Officer and Directors

    8,287        6,928        14,705   

Custodian

    8,504        22,478        13,272   

Printing

    4,936        9,188        6,405   

Registration

    4,375        6,888        4,371   

Rating agency

    17,652        17,718        17,670   

Miscellaneous

    17,256        30,537        22,294   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs

    955,171        2,847,310        1,537,859   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs1

    544,125        1,749,836        976,349   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses

    1,499,296        4,597,146        2,514,208   

Less fees waived by the Manager

    (24,611              
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    1,474,685        4,597,146        2,514,208   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5,191,895        14,320,495        10,311,241   
 

 

 

 
     
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)                        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

     

Investments

    (180,346     2,866,495        (483,183

Financial futures contracts

    (307,489     (747,948     (257,623
 

 

 

 
    (487,835     2,118,547        (740,806
 

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:      

Investments

    (1,737,880     (5,486,095     (2,817,661

Financial futures contracts

    226,179        989,480        407,262   
 

 

 

 
    (1,511,701     (4,496,615     (2,410,399
 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (1,999,536     (2,378,068     (3,151,205
 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations

  $ 3,192,359      $ 11,942,427      $ 7,160,036   
 

 

 

 

1    Related to TOB Trusts, VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares.

     

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
70    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock MuniAssets
Fund, Inc. (MUA)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2015
 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 12,877,406      $ 26,273,346   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (2,354,710     5,836,192   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    470,368        14,874,709   
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    10,993,064        46,984,247   
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Shareholders1                

From net investment income

    (13,333,860     (27,131,929
 

 

 

 
 
Capital Share Transactions                

Reinvestment of distributions

           169,233   
 

 

 

 
 
Net Assets                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (2,340,796     20,021,551   

Beginning of period

    505,340,926        485,319,375   
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 503,000,130      $ 505,340,926   
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 760,451      $ 1,216,905   
 

 

 

 
    BlackRock MuniEnhanced

Fund, Inc. (MEN)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2015
 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 10,404,138      $ 20,952,473   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (72,651     325,025   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,979,477     10,026,252   
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    7,352,010        31,303,750   
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                

From net investment income

    (10,732,241     (21,479,266
 

 

 

 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (3,380,231     9,824,484   

Beginning of period

    362,702,564        352,878,080   
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 359,322,333      $ 362,702,564   
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 6,250,399      $ 6,578,502   
 

 

 

 

1    Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock MuniHoldings
Fund, Inc. (MHD)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2015
 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 7,133,331      $ 14,528,126   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (651,696     1,349,340   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,353,048     9,664,433   
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    5,128,587        25,541,899   
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                

From net investment income

    (7,469,409     (15,009,484
 

 

 

 
 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (2,340,822     10,532,415   

Beginning of period

    248,645,722        238,113,307   
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 246,304,900      $ 248,645,722   
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 2,451,749      $ 2,787,827   
 

 

 

 
    BlackRock MuniHoldings
Fund II, Inc. (MUH)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

April 30,
2015

 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 5,165,044      $ 10,526,177   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (135,690     995,228   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,458,133     6,304,142   
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    3,571,221        17,825,547   
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                

From net investment income

    (5,254,601     (11,006,412
 

 

 

 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (1,683,380     6,819,135   

Beginning of period

    183,214,269        176,395,134   
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 181,530,889      $ 183,214,269   
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 2,574,849      $ 2,664,406   
 

 

 

 

1    Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
72    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality
Fund, Inc. (MUS)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

April 30,
2015

 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 5,191,895      $ 10,460,119   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (487,835     223,525   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,511,701     4,969,206   
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    3,192,359        15,652,850   
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                

From net investment income

    (5,268,935     (10,537,871
 

 

 

 
 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (2,076,576     5,114,979   

Beginning of period

    189,593,768        184,478,789   
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 187,517,192      $ 189,593,768   
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 2,672,791      $ 2,749,831   
 

 

 

 
    BlackRock Muni Intermediate
Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

April 30,
2015

 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 14,320,495      $ 29,505,488   

Net realized gain

    2,118,547        5,704,800   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (4,496,615     4,474,649   
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    11,942,427        39,684,937   
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                

From net investment income

    (15,050,433     (31,311,027
 

 

 

 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (3,108,006     8,373,910   

Beginning of period

    607,440,309        599,066,399   
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 604,332,303      $ 607,440,309   
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 3,985,927      $ 4,715,865   
 

 

 

 

1    Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock MuniVest
Fund II, Inc. (MVT)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:  

Six Months Ended
October 31,

2015
(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

April 30,
2015

 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 10,311,241      $ 20,711,738   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (740,806     2,369,918   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,410,399     10,458,628   
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    7,160,036        33,540,284   
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                

From net investment income

    (10,468,212     (21,785,415
 

 

 

 
 
Capital Share Transactions                

Reinvestment of common distributions

    169,648        419,446   
 

 

 

 
 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (3,138,528     12,174,315   

Beginning of period

    336,320,398        324,146,083   
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 333,181,870      $ 336,320,398   
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 3,088,750      $ 3,245,721   
 

 

 

 

1    Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
74    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Statements of Cash Flows     

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
MuniAssets
Fund, Inc.
(MUA)
    BlackRock
MuniEnhanced
Fund, Inc.
(MEN)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Fund, Inc.
(MHD)
    BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Fund II, Inc.
(MUH)
 
       
Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 10,993,064      $ 7,352,010      $ 5,128,587      $ 3,571,221   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting
from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

       

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments

    44,312,896        42,266,404        14,068,094        8,914,959   

Purchases of long-term investments

    (53,231,111     (30,454,941     (10,738,509     (7,608,841

Net proceeds from sales (purchases) of short-term securities

    226,927        (1,916,723     (4,385,680     (2,061,738

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments

    75,267        (482,257     45,026        (100,750

Net realized (gain) loss on investments

    1,759,919        (240,487     256,912        (128,616

Net unrealized loss on investments

    15,704        3,509,426        1,673,668        1,686,036   

(Increase) decrease in assets:

       

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

    163,050        306,100        102,450        68,800   

Interest receivable

    (275,867     274,583        103,406        46,244   

Variation margin receivable on financial futures contracts

    27,548        43,885        18,579        12,836   

Prepaid expenses

    14,568        18,934        15,385        13,903   

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:

       

Payables:

       

Investment advisory fees

    9,080        881        2,703        2,023   

Interest expense and fees

    6,181        (1,456     4,544        3,233   

Officer’s and Directors’ fees

    (3,661     (2,137     (1,473     (1,144

Other accrued expenses

    (39,088     (52,244     (39,722     (34,863

Variation margin payable on financial futures contracts

    14,156        16,218        10,609        7,297   
 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

    4,068,633        20,638,196        6,264,579        4,390,600   
 

 

 

 
       
Cash Used for Financing Activities                                

Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders

    (13,423,604     (10,732,241     (7,504,742     (5,254,601

Proceeds from TOB Trust Certificates

    9,354,971        2,255,475        1,240,163        901,134   

Repayments of TOB Trust Certificates

           (12,166,498            (1,090

Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft

                         (36,043

Amortization of deferred offering costs

           5,068                 
 

 

 

 

Net cash used for financing activities

    (4,068,633     (20,638,196     (6,264,579     (4,390,600
 

 

 

 
       
Cash                                

Net increase in cash

                           

Cash at beginning of period

                           
 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

                           
 

 

 

 
       
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information                                

Cash paid during the period for interest expense

  $ 285,092      $ 959,627      $ 641,519      $ 443,869   
 

 

 

 
       
Non-cash Financing Activities                                

Capital shares issued in reinvestment of dividends paid to Common Shareholders

                           
 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Statements of Cash Flows     

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
MuniHoldings
Quality
Fund, Inc.
(MUS)
    BlackRock
Muni Intermediate
Duration Fund,
Inc.
(MUI)
    BlackRock
MuniVest
Fund II, Inc.
(MVT)
 
     
Cash Provided by Operating Activities                        

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 3,192,359      $ 11,942,427      $ 7,160,036   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting
from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

     

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments

    34,457,824        92,324,745        10,789,656   

Purchases of long-term investments

    (33,907,026     (82,064,323     (9,964,980

Net purchases of short-term securities

    (2,057,026     (12,991,815     (3,044,405

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments

    343,949        2,436,106        245,286   

Net realized (gain) loss on investments

    180,346        (2,866,495     483,183   

Net unrealized loss on investments

    1,737,880        5,486,095        2,817,661   

(Increase) decrease in assets:

     

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

    118,850        644,100        127,950   

Interest receivable

    (113,040     54,940        15,894   

Variation margin receivable on financial futures contracts

    18,032        85,269        23,150   

Prepaid expenses

    14,782        25,809        17,509   

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:

     

Payables:

     

Investment advisory fees

    707        8,021        3,722   

Interest expense and fees

    1,144        639        7,790   

Officer’s and Directors’ fees

    (1,129     (9,138     (2,003

Other accrued expenses

    (36,367     (91,957     (44,632

Variation margin payable on financial futures contracts

    6,546        18,125        12,187   
 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

    3,957,831        15,002,548        8,648,004   
 

 

 

 
     
Cash Used for Financing Activities                        

Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders

    (5,268,935     (15,050,433     (10,297,681

Proceeds from TOB Trust Certificates

    1,510,517               1,730,799   

Repayments of TOB Trust Certificates

    (199,413            (81,122

Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft

                    

Amortization of deferred offering costs

           47,885          
 

 

 

 

Net cash used for financing activities

    (3,957,831     (15,002,548     (8,648,004
 

 

 

 
     
Cash                        

Net increase in cash

                    

Cash at beginning of period

                    
 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

                    
 

 

 

 
     
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information                        

Cash paid during the period for interest expense

  $ 542,981      $ 1,701,312      $ 968,559   
 

 

 

 
     
Non-cash Financing Activities                        

Capital shares issued in reinvestment of dividends paid to Common Shareholders

                $ 169,648   
 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
76    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,  
      2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.12      $ 13.56      $ 14.36      $ 13.47      $ 12.14      $ 12.63   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.36        0.73        0.77        0.77        0.76        0.73   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.06     0.59        (0.82     0.90        1.32        (0.46
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.30        1.32        (0.05     1.67        2.08        0.27   
 

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income2

    (0.37     (0.76     (0.75     (0.78     (0.75     (0.76
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.05      $ 14.12      $ 13.56      $ 14.36      $ 13.47      $ 12.14   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 13.65      $ 14.22      $ 12.85      $ 13.96      $ 13.15      $ 11.27   
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return3                                    

Based on net asset value

    2.25% 4      10.11%        0.47%        12.70%        17.90%        2.31%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (1.36)% 4      17.02%        (2.06)%        12.22%        23.99%        (5.17)%   
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets                                   

Total expenses

    0.82% 5      0.82%        0.82%        0.83%        0.77%        0.78%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    0.82% 5      0.82%        0.82%        0.83%        0.77%        0.78%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense and fees6

    0.70% 5      0.71%        0.70%        0.71%        0.70%        0.74%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5.12% 5      5.24%        5.84%        5.52%        6.00%        6.07%   
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data                                   

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $  503,000      $  505,341      $  485,319      $  513,923      $  481,598      $  433,891   
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 70,423      $ 61,066      $ 71,145      $ 76,451      $ 61,510      $ 23,111   
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8%        22%        19%        19%        28%        24%   
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  3   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  4   

Aggregate total return.

 

  5   

Annualized.

 

  6   

Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

   

Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)

    Year Ended April 30,  
      2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.27      $ 11.94      $ 12.63      $ 12.12      $ 10.30      $ 10.90   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.35        0.71        0.73        0.71        0.69        0.73   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.11     0.35        (0.70     0.50        1.82        (0.62

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders from net investment income

                                (0.00 )2      (0.03
 

 

 

 

Net increase from investment operations

    0.24        1.06        0.03        1.21        2.51        0.08   
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income3

    (0.36     (0.73     (0.72     (0.70     (0.69     (0.68
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.15      $ 12.27      $ 11.94      $ 12.63      $ 12.12      $ 10.30   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 11.82      $ 11.67      $ 11.27      $ 12.65      $ 11.66      $ 9.99   
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4                                    

Based on net asset value

    2.22% 5      9.49%        1.06%        10.16%        25.12%        0.78%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    4.56% 5      10.33%        (4.76)%        14.69%        24.11%        (1.44)%   
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                   

Total expenses

    1.45% 6      1.44%        1.50%        1.49%        1.70% 7      1.24% 7 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    1.45% 6      1.43%        1.50%        1.49%        1.70% 7      1.24% 7 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs8

    0.92% 6      0.91%        0.92%        0.96% 9      1.35% 7,9      1.09% 7 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5.80% 6      5.76%        6.37%        5.65%        6.12% 7      6.89% 7 
 

 

 

 

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders

                                0.03%        0.29%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    5.80% 6      5.76%        6.37%        5.65%        6.09%        6.60%   
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data                                                

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $  359,322      $  362,703      $  352,878      $  373,259      $  357,017      $  303,264   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                                     $  142,575   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                                     $ 78,179   
 

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 142,500      $ 142,500      $ 142,500      $ 142,500      $  142,500          
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 352,156      $ 354,528      $ 347,633      $ 361,936      $ 350,538          
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 66,183      $ 76,094      $ 73,379      $ 81,244      $ 69,282      $ 61,583   
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    5%        12%        16%        12%        22%        9%   
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share.

 

  3   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  4   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  5  

Aggregate total return.

 

  6  

Annualized.

 

  7  

Does not reflect the effect of distributions to AMPS Shareholders.

 

  8  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts and VRDP Shares, respectively.

 

  9  

For the years ended April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were 0.91% and 0.98%, respectively.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
78    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

   

Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended April 30,  
      2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.59      $ 16.85      $ 18.12      $ 17.36      $ 14.67      $ 15.75   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.50        1.03        1.04        1.07        1.12        1.14   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.13     0.77        (1.22     1.01        2.67        (1.01
Distributions to VMTP Shareholders from net realized gain                          (0.01              

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders:

           

From net investment income

                                (0.01     (0.03
 

 

 

 

From net realized gain

                                       (0.00 )2 
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.37        1.80        (0.18     2.07        3.78        0.10   
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders:3

           

From net investment income

    (0.53     (1.06     (1.08     (1.12     (1.09     (1.07

From net realized gain

                  (0.01     (0.19            (0.11
 

 

 

 

Total distributions to Common Shareholders

    (0.53     (1.06     (1.09     (1.31     (1.09     (1.18
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 17.43 4    $ 17.59      $ 16.85      $ 18.12      $ 17.36      $ 14.67   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 16.97      $ 17.25      $ 16.01      $ 18.20      $ 18.08      $ 14.51   
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders5                                    

Based on net asset value

    2.30% 4,6      11.22%        (0.15)%        12.20%        26.57%        0.57%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    1.57% 6      14.80%        (5.55)%        8.21%        33.28%        (0.21)%   
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                   

Total expenses

    1.52% 7      1.50%        1.64%        1.60%        1.41% 8      1.28% 8 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    1.52% 7      1.50%        1.64%        1.60%        1.41% 8      1.28% 8 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs9

    0.99% 7      0.99%        1.04%        1.02%        1.09% 8,10      1.13% 8 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5.81% 7      5.86%        6.48%        5.92%        6.95% 8      7.41% 8 
 

 

 

 

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders

                                0.09%        0.20%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    5.81% 7      5.86%        6.48%        5.92%        6.86%        7.21%   
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data                                   

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $  246,305      $  248,646      $  238,113      $  255,911      $  243,989      $  205,368   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                                     $ 83,700   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                                     $ 86,342   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 83,700      $ 83,700      $ 83,700      $ 83,700      $ 83,700          
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 394,271      $ 397,068      $ 384,484      $ 405,748      $ 391,505          
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 58,024      $ 56,784      $ 60,238      $ 69,753      $ 61,758      $ 43,488   
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    4%        11%        20%        16%        19%        15%   
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share.

 

  3   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  4   

For financial reporting purposes, the market value of certain investments were adjusted as of report date. Accordingly, the net asset value (“NAV”) per share and total return performance based on net asset value presented herein are different than the information previously published on October 31, 2015.

 

  5   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  6   

Aggregate total return.

 

  7   

Annualized.

 

  8   

Does not reflect the effect of distributions to AMPS Shareholders.

 

  9   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts and VMTP Shares, respectively.

 

  10   

For the year ended April 30, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 1.05%.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,  
      2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 16.21      $ 15.61      $ 16.93      $ 16.23      $ 13.74      $ 14.65   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.46        0.93        0.95        0.98        1.03        1.03   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.14     0.64        (1.17     0.93        2.45        (0.88
Distributions to VMTP Shareholders from net realized gain                          (0.01              
Distributions to AMPS Shareholders:            

From net investment income

                                (0.01     (0.02

From net realized gain

                                       (0.00 )2 
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.32        1.57        (0.22     1.90        3.47        0.13   
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders:3

           

From net investment income

    (0.47     (0.97     (1.00     (1.04     (0.98     (0.97

From net realized gain

                  (0.10     (0.16            (0.07
 

 

 

 

Total distributions to Common Shareholders

    (0.47     (0.97     (1.10     (1.20     (0.98     (1.04
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.06 4    $ 16.21      $ 15.61      $ 16.93      $ 16.23      $ 13.74   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 15.04      $ 15.28      $ 14.84      $ 16.75      $ 16.46      $ 13.35   
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders5                                    

Based on net asset value

    2.24% 4,6      10.64%        (0.40)%        11.99%        26.08%        0.92%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    1.57% 6      9.71%        (4.30)%        9.25%        31.60%        (2.14)%   
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                   

Total expenses

    1.49% 7      1.48%        1.61%        1.59%        1.37% 8      1.23% 8 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    1.49% 7      1.48%        1.61%        1.59%        1.37% 8      1.23% 8 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs9

    1.00% 7      1.00%        1.04%        1.03%        1.07% 8,10      1.07% 8 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5.70% 7      5.76%        6.36%        5.81%        6.81% 8      7.18% 8 
 

 

 

 

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders

                                0.05%        0.14%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    5.70% 7      5.76%        6.36%        5.81%        6.76%        7.04%   
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data                                   

Net assets applicable Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 181,531      $ 183,214      $ 176,395      $ 191,366      $ 182,624      $  154,259   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                                     $ 55,050   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                                     $ 95,056   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 55,000      $ 55,000      $ 55,000      $ 55,000      $ 55,000          
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $  430,056      $  433,117      $  420,718      $  447,938      $  432,044          
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 44,468      $ 43,568      $ 48,497      $ 56,354      $ 48,273      $ 33,617   
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    4%        11%        18%        16%        18%        15%   
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share.

 

  3   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  4  

For financial reporting purposes, the market value of certain investments were adjusted as of report date. Accordingly, the net asset value (“NAV”) per share and total return performance based on net asset value presented herein are different than the information previously published on October 31, 2015.

 

  5   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  6   

Aggregate total return.

 

  7   

Annualized.

 

  8   

Does not reflect the effect of distributions to AMPS Shareholders.

 

  9   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts and VMTP Shares, respectively.

 

  10   

For the year ended April 30, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 1.03%.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
80    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015   


Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,  
      2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.57      $ 14.18      $ 15.31      $ 14.61      $ 12.48      $ 13.34   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.40        0.80        0.82        0.83        0.89        0.91   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.15     0.40        (1.13     0.76        2.14        (0.85

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders from net investment income

                                (0.01     (0.03
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.25        1.20        (0.31     1.59        3.02        0.03   
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income2

    (0.41     (0.81     (0.82     (0.89     (0.89     (0.89
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.41      $ 14.57      $ 14.18      $ 15.31      $ 14.61      $ 12.48   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 13.21      $ 13.32      $ 12.88      $ 14.92      $ 14.52      $ 12.31   
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3                                    

Based on net asset value

    2.02% 4      9.20%        (1.07)%        11.06%        24.96%        0.21%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    2.30% 4      9.91%        (7.78)%        8.90%        25.90%        (1.60)%   
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                   

Total expenses

    1.60% 5      1.59%        1.75%        1.80%        1.49% 6      1.34% 6 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    1.57% 5      1.57%        1.67%        1.72%        1.41% 6      1.25% 6 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense and fees7

    0.99% 5      0.99%        0.99%        1.00%        1.06% 6,8      1.10% 6 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5.53% 5      5.49%        6.00%        5.48%        6.50% 6      7.04% 6 
 

 

 

 

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders

                                0.08%        0.21%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    5.53% 5      5.49%        6.00%        5.48%        6.42%        6.83%   
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data                                   

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 187,517      $ 189,594      $ 184,479      $ 199,236      $ 189,567      $  161,720   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                                     $ 87,000   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                                     $ 71,472   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 87,000      $ 87,000      $ 87,000      $ 87,000      $ 87,000          
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $  315,537      $  317,924      $  312,045      $  329,007      $  317,893          
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 23,248      $ 21,937      $ 25,187      $ 48,934      $ 41,631      $ 31,665   
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12%        11%        46%        34%        30%        28%   
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  3   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  4   

Aggregate total return.

 

  5   

Annualized.

 

  6   

Does not reflect the effect of distributions to AMPS Shareholders.

 

  7   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts and VMTP Shares, respectively.

 

  8   

For the year ended April 30, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 1.01%.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2015    81


Financial Highlights    BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.  (MUI)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,  
      2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.86      $ 15.64      $ 16.60      $ 16.21      $ 14.45      $ 14.75   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.37        0.77        0.80        0.82        0.86        0.95   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.06     0.27        (0.85     0.58        1.76        (0.31

Distributions to VRDP Shareholders from net realized gain

                         (0.01              

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders from net investment income

                                       (0.10
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.31        1.04        (0.05     1.39        2.62        0.54   
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders:2

           

From net investment income

    (0.39     (0.82     (0.86     (0.87     (0.86     (0.84

From net realized gain

                  (0.05     (0.13              
 

 

 

 

Total distributions to Common Shareholders

    (0.39     (0.82     (0.91     (1.00     (0.86     (0.84
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.78      $ 15.86      $ 15.64      $ 16.60      $ 16.21      $ 14.45   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 14.01      $ 14.47      $ 14.55      $ 16.12      $ 16.45      $ 13.65   
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3                                    

Based on net asset value

    2.35% 4      7.27%        0.50%        8.78%        18.74%        3.86%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (0.40)% 4      5.20%        (3.73)%        4.09%        27.56%        2.41%   
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                   

Total expenses

    1.53% 5      1.52%        1.65%        1.91%        1.88%        1.45% 6 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    1.53% 5      1.52%        1.65%        1.91%        1.88%        1.43% 6 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs7

    0.95% 5      0.96%        1.00%        1.35% 8      1.65% 8      1.30% 6 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    4.75% 5      4.82%        5.28%        4.93%        5.58%        6.48% 6 
 

 

 

 

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders

                                       0.70%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    4.75% 5      4.82%        5.28%        4.93%        5.58%        5.78%   
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data                                   

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $  604,332      $  607,440      $  599,066      $  635,652      $  617,437      $  549,516   
 

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

                              $ 287,100      $ 287,100   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

                              $ 315,060      $ 291,402   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 287,100      $ 287,100      $ 287,100      $ 287,100                 
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 310,495      $ 311,578      $ 308,661      $ 321,405                 
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 52,932      $ 52,932      $ 69,070      $ 105,939      $ 81,430      $ 66,609   
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    10%        18%        22%        16%        27%        21%   
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  3   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  4   

Aggregate total return.

 

  5   

Annualized.

 

  6   

Does not reflect the effect of distributions to AMPS Shareholders.

 

  7   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts, VRDP Shares and VMTP Shares, respectively.

 

  8   

For the years ended April 30,2013 and April 30, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees were 0.98% and 0.99%, respectively.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

   

Six Months Ended
October 31,
2015

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended April 30,  
      2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 16.01      $ 15.45      $ 16.69      $ 15.91      $ 13.47      $ 14.41   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.49        0.99        1.03        1.06        1.12        1.14   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.15     0.61        (1.19     0.82        2.41        (0.99

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders from net investment income

                                (0.02     (0.04
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.34        1.60        (0.16     1.88        3.51        0.11   
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income2

    (0.50     (1.04     (1.08     (1.10     (1.07     (1.05
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.85 3    $ 16.01      $ 15.45      $ 16.69      $ 15.91      $ 13.47   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 16.07      $ 16.26      $ 15.16      $ 17.31      $ 16.75      $ 13.72   
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4                                    

Based on net asset value

    2.25% 3,5      10.65%        (0.37)%        11.95%        26.86%        0.73%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    2.08% 5      14.52%        (5.74)%        10.28%        31.13%        (1.04)%   
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                   

Total expenses

    1.51% 6      1.50%        1.63%        1.66%        1.41% 7      1.23% 7 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    1.51% 6      1.50%        1.63%        1.66%        1.41% 7      1.23% 7 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs8

    0.92% 6      0.92%        0.96%        0.96%        1.04% 7,9      1.07% 7 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    6.19% 6      6.17%        6.93%        6.43%        7.57% 7      8.14% 7 
 

 

 

 

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders

                                0.15%        0.32%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    6.19% 6      6.17%        6.93%        6.43%        7.42%        7.82%   
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data                                   

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $  333,182      $  336,320      $  324,146      $  348,998      $  330,941      $  278,284   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                                     $ 140,000   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                                     $ 74,698   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 140,000      $ 140,000      $ 140,000      $ 140,000      $ 140,000          
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 337,987      $ 340,229      $ 331,533      $ 349,284      $ 336,386          
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 68,089      $ 66,439      $ 66,715      $ 99,386      $ 88,540      $ 62,045   
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    2%        10%        17%        15%        13%        16%   
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  3   

For financial reporting purposes, the market value of certain investments were adjusted as of report date. Accordingly, the net asset value (“NAV”) per share and total return performance based on net asset value presented herein are different than the information previously published on October 31, 2015.

 

  4   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  5   

Aggregate total return.

 

  6   

Annualized.

 

  7   

Does not reflect the effect of distributions to AMPS Shareholders.

 

  8   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts and VMTP Shares, respectively.

 

  9   

For the year ended April 30, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 0.99%.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)     

 

1. Organization:

The following are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as closed-end management investment companies and are referred to herein collectively as the “Funds”, or individually, a “Fund”:

 

Fund Name   Herein
Referred
To As
     Organized      Diversification
Classification
 

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.

    MUA         Maryland         Non-diversified   

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.

    MEN         Maryland         Non-diversified   

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.

    MHD         Maryland         Non-diversified   

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.

    MUH         Maryland         Non-diversified   

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.

    MUS         Maryland         Non-diversified   

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.

    MUI         Maryland         Non-diversified   

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.

    MVT         Maryland         Non-diversified   

The Board of Directors of the Funds are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board of Directors” or the “Board,” and the directors thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Directors.” The Funds determine and make available for publication the NAVs of their Common Shares on a daily basis.

The Funds, together with certain other registered investment companies advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”) or its affiliates, are included in a complex of closed-end funds referred to as the Closed-End Complex.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases where a Fund enters into certain investments (e.g., financial futures contracts), or certain borrowings (e.g., TOB transactions) that would be treated as “senior securities” for 1940 Act purposes, a Fund may segregate or designate on their books and records cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to the amount of their future obligations under such investments or borrowings. Doing so allows the investment or borrowing to be excluded from treatment as a “senior security.” Furthermore, if required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments or obligations.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized on the accrual basis.

Distributions: Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions to Preferred Shareholders are accrued and determined as described in Note 10.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Under the Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by each Fund’s Board, the independent Directors (“Independent Directors”) may defer a portion of their annual complex-wide compensation. Deferred amounts earn an approximate return as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in common shares of certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds selected by the Independent Directors. This has the same economic effect for the Independent Directors as if the Independent Directors had invested the deferred amounts directly in certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds.

The Plan is not funded and obligations thereunder represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Fund, if applicable. Deferred compensation liabilities are included in officer’s and directors’ fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will remain as a liability of the Funds until such amounts are distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Recent Accounting Standard: In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued guidance to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under the new guidance, a Fund is required to present such costs in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability rather than as an asset.

The standard is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Although still evaluating the potential impacts of this new guidance, management expects that the effects of the Funds’ adoption will be limited to the reclassification of any unamortized debt issuance costs on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the modification of related accounting policy disclosures in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, a Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. A Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against a Fund, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

Other: Expenses directly related to a Fund are charged to that Fund. Other operating expenses shared by several funds, including other funds managed by the Manager, are prorated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods.

The Funds have an arrangement with their custodian whereby fees may be reduced by credits earned on uninvested cash balances, which, if applicable, are shown as fees paid indirectly in the Statements of Operations. The custodian imposes fees on overdrawn cash balances, which can be offset by accumulated credits earned or may result in additional custody charges. Effective September 2015, the arrangement with its custodian for earning credits on uninvested cash balances has ceased and the custodian will be imposing fees on certain uninvested cash balances.

3. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements:

Investment Valuation Policies: The Funds’ investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (or if the reporting date falls on a day the NYSE is closed, investments are valued at fair value as of the report date). U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price the Funds would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Funds determine the fair values of their financial instruments using independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to provide oversight of the pricing function for the Funds for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods (or “techniques”) and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

 

Municipal investments (including commitments to purchase such investments on a “when-issued” basis) are valued on the basis of prices provided by dealers or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments and information with respect to various relationships between investments.

 

 

Investments in open-end registered investment companies are valued at NAV each business day.

 

 

Financial futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price.

If events (e.g., a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such instruments, or in the event that the application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

 

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access

 

 

Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market–corroborated inputs)

 

 

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including each Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments are typically categorized as Level 3. The fair value hierarchy for each Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments have been included in the Schedules of Investments.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the hierarchy. In accordance with each Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investments and derivative financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

4. Securities and Other Investments:

Zero-Coupon Bonds: Zero-coupon bonds are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. These bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than other debt obligations of similar maturity which provide for regular interest payments.

Forward Commitments and When-Issued Delayed Delivery Securities: Certain Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. A Fund may purchase securities under such conditions with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, a Fund may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, a Fund is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, a Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. In the event of default by the counterparty, a Fund’s maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions.

Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOB Trusts: Certain Funds leverage their assets through the use of TOB transactions. The Funds transfer municipal bonds into a special purpose trust (a “TOB Trust”). A TOB Trust generally issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate interests (“TOB Trust Certificates”), which are sold to third party investors, and residual inverse floating rate interests (“TOB Residuals”), which are generally issued to the participating funds that contributed the municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. The TOB Trust Certificates have interest rates that generally reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender such certificates to the TOB Trust for redemption at par and any accrued interest at each reset date. The TOB Residuals held by a Fund generally provide the Fund with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. The Funds may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. Other funds managed by the investment advisor may also contribute municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which each Fund has contributed bonds. If multiple BlackRock advised funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust.

TOB Trusts are generally supported by a liquidity facility provided by a third party bank or other financial institution (the “Liquidity Provider”) that allows the holders of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day. The tendered TOB Trust Certificates may be purchased by the Liquidity Provider and are usually remarketed by a Remarketing Agent, which is typically an affiliated entity of the Liquidity Provider. The Remarketing Agent may also purchase the tendered TOB Trust Certificates for its own account in the event of a failed remarketing.

The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of a Fund, upon the occurrence of tender option termination events (“TOTEs”) or mandatory termination events (“MTEs”), as defined in the TOB Trust agreements. TOTEs include the bankruptcy or default of the issuer of the municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust, a substantial downgrade in the credit quality of the issuer of the municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust, failure of any scheduled payment of principal or interest on the municipal bonds, and/or a judgment or ruling that interest on the municipal bond is subject to federal income taxation. MTEs may include, among other things, a failed remarketing of the TOB Trust Certificates, the inability of the TOB Trust to obtain renewal of the liquidity support agreement and a substantial decline in the market value of the municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust. Upon the occurrence of a TOTE or an MTE, the TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the Remarketing Agent and the Liquidity Provider (defined below). In the case of an MTE, after the payment of fees, the TOB Trust Certificate holders would be paid before the TOB Residual holders (i.e., the Funds). In contrast, in the case of a TOTE, after payment of fees, the TOB Trust Certificate holders and the TOB Residual holders would be paid pro rata in proportion to the respective face values of their certificates. During the six months ended October 31, 2015, no TOB Trusts in which a Fund participated were terminated without the consent of a Fund.

While a Fund’s investment policies and restrictions expressly permit investments in inverse floating rate securities, such as TOB Residuals, they generally do not allow a Fund to borrow money for purposes of making investments. The Funds’ management believes that a Fund’s restrictions on borrowings do not apply to the secured borrowings. Each Fund’s transfer of the municipal bonds to a TOB Trust is considered a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. The cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Trust Certificates, less certain transaction expenses, is paid to a Fund. A Fund typically invests the cash received in additional municipal bonds. The municipal bonds deposited into a TOB Trust are presented in a Fund’s Schedule of Investments and the TOB Trust Certificates are shown in Other Liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any loans drawn by the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB Trust Certificates would be shown as Loan for TOB Trust Certificates.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

 

 

Volcker Rule Impact: On December 10, 2013, regulators published final rules implementing section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Volcker Rule”), which precludes banking entities and their affiliates from sponsoring and investing in TOB Trusts. Banking entities subject to the Volcker Rule are required to fully comply by July 21, 2015, with respect to investments in and relationships with TOB Trusts established after December 31, 2013 (“Non-Legacy TOB Trusts”), and by July 21, 2016, with respect to investments in and relationships with TOB Trusts established prior to December 31, 2013 (“Legacy TOB Trusts”).

As a result, a new structure for TOB Trusts has been designed to ensure that no banking entity is sponsoring the TOB Trust. Specifically, a Fund will establish, structure and “sponsor” the TOB Trusts in which it holds TOB Residuals. In such a structure, certain responsibilities that previously belonged to a third party bank will be performed by, or on behalf of, the Funds. The Funds have restructured any Non-Legacy TOB Trusts and are in the process of restructuring Legacy TOB Trusts in conformity with regulatory guidelines. Until all restructurings are completed, a Fund may, for a period of time, hold TOB Residuals in both Legacy TOB Trusts and non-bank sponsored restructured TOB Trusts.

Under the new TOB Trust structure, the Liquidity Provider or Remarketing Agent will no longer purchase the tendered TOB Trust Certificates even in the event of failed remarketing. This may increase the likelihood that a TOB Trust will need to be collapsed and liquidated in order to purchase the tendered TOB Trust Certificates. The TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Trust Certificates. Any loans made by the Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased TOB Trust Certificates held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on the number of days the loan is outstanding.

Accounting for TOB Trusts: The municipal bonds deposited into a TOB Trust are presented in a Fund’s Schedule of Investments and the TOB Trust Certificates are shown in Other Liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any loans drawn by the TOB Trust to purchase tendered TOB Trust Certificates are shown as Loan for TOB Trust Certificates. The carrying amount of a Fund’s payable to the holder of the TOB Trust Certificates, as reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as TOB Trust Certificates, approximates its fair value.

Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, from the underlying municipal bonds is recorded by a Fund on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the TOB transaction and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee, liquidity and other services to a TOB Trust are shown as interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. Fees paid upon creation of the TOB Trust are recorded as debt issuance costs and are amortized to interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations to the expected maturity of the TOB Trust. In connection with the restructurings of the TOB Trusts to comply with the Volcker Rule, a Fund incurred non-recurring, legal and restructuring fees, which are recorded as interest expense, fees and amortization of deferred offering costs in the Statements of Operations.

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, the following table is a summary of the Funds’ TOB Trusts:

 

     Underlying
Municipal
Bonds
Transferred to
TOB Trusts1
     Liability for
TOB Trust
Certificates2
     Range of
Interest Rates
    

Average TOB

Trust
Certificates
Outstanding

    

Daily

Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 

MUA

  $ 126,824,264       $ 70,423,268         0.01% - 0.36%       $ 67,369,722         0.78%   

MEN

  $ 125,902,046       $ 66,182,803         0.01% - 0.55%       $ 73,758,654         0.65%   

MHD

  $ 103,858,489       $ 58,023,863         0.01% - 0.22%       $ 56,871,307         0.65%   

MUH

  $ 78,866,562       $ 44,468,103         0.01% - 0.22%       $ 43,631,642         0.65%   

MUS

  $ 46,431,944       $ 23,247,822         0.01% - 0.26%       $ 22,483,420         0.69%   

MUI

  $ 95,018,790       $ 52,931,848         0.01% - 0.16%       $ 52,931,848         0.65%   

MVT

  $ 128,820,295       $ 68,089,169         0.01% - 0.22%       $ 66,528,158         0.65%   

 

  1   

The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust are generally high grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB transaction may include a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement provider in the event of default of the municipal bond. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and the Funds, as TOB Residual holders, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement provider. The municipal bonds transferred to TOB Trusts with a credit enhancement are identified in the Schedules of Investments including the maximum potential amounts owed by the Funds.

 

  2   

The Funds may invest in TOB Trusts on either a non-recourse or recourse basis. When a Fund invests in TOB Trusts on a non-recourse basis, and the Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility, the Liquidity Provider will typically liquidate all or a portion of the municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust and then fund the balance, if any, of the amount owed under the liquidity facility over the liquidation proceeds (the “Liquidation Shortfall”). If a Fund invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, a Fund will usually enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where a Fund is required to reimburse the Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, if a Fund invests in a recourse TOB Trust, a Fund will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, including the maximum potential amounts owed by a Fund at October 31, 2015, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. The recourse TOB Trusts are identified in the Schedules of Investments including the maximum potential amounts owed by a Fund at October 31, 2015.

5. Derivative Financial Instruments:

The Funds engage in various portfolio investment strategies using derivative contracts both to increase the returns of the Funds and/or to manage economically their exposure to certain risks such as interest rate risk. These contracts may be transacted on an exchange or over-the-counter (“OTC”).

 

                
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Financial Futures Contracts: Certain Funds invest in long and/or short positions in financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts to gain exposure to, or economically hedge against, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk). Financial futures contracts are agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and at a specified date. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, financial futures contracts are settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date.

Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated on the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited, if any, is recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged for financial futures contracts. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin. Variation margin is recorded by the Funds as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if applicable, as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

When the contract is closed, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of financial futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of financial futures contracts, interest or foreign currency exchange rates and the underlying assets.

6. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is the largest stockholder and an affiliate of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) for 1940 Act purposes.

Each Fund entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Manager, the Funds’ investment advisor, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, to provide investment advisory and administration services. The Manager is responsible for the management of each Fund’s portfolio and provides the personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund. For such services, each Fund, except MUI, pays the Manager a monthly fee based on a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

 

     MUA      MEN      MHD      MUH      MUS      MVT  

Investment advisory fee

    0.55%         0.50%         0.55%         0.55%         0.55%         0.50%   

MUI pays the Manager a monthly fee of 0.55% of (i) the average daily value of MUI’s net assets and (ii) the proceeds of any outstanding debt securities and borrowings used for leverage.

Average daily net assets are the average daily value of each Fund’s total assets minus its total accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB Trusts and the liquidation preference of preferred shares).

The Manager, for MUS, voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fee on the proceeds of the Preferred Shares and TOB Trusts that exceed 35% of total assets minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (which does not include liabilities represented by TOB Trusts and the liquidation preference of preferred shares). This amount is included in fees waived by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended October 31, 2015, the waiver was $24,611.

Certain officers and/or directors of the Funds are officers and/or directors of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Funds reimburse the Manager for a portion of the compensation paid to the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, which is included in officer and directors in the Statements of Operations.

7. Purchases and Sales:

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, were as follows:

 

     MUA      MEN      MHD      MUH      MUS      MUI      MVT  

Purchases

  $ 54,534,084       $ 26,667,358       $ 19,133,373       $ 13,686,418       $ 37,926,917       $ 95,654,683       $ 17,096,238   

Sales

  $ 44,140,268       $ 42,981,173       $ 16,369,094       $ 11,528,498       $ 34,440,569       $ 91,823,229       $ 11,485,485   

8. Income Tax Information:

It is the Funds’ policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of their taxable income to their shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Each Fund files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on each Fund’s U.S. federal tax returns remains open for each of the four years ended April 30, 2015. The statutes of limitations on each Fund’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of October 31, 2015, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

 

                
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As of period end, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates as follows:

 

Expires April 30,   MUA      MEN      MHD      MUH      MUS      MVT  

2016

  $ 898,916       $ 2,450,150                               $ 2,741,816   

2017

    3,645,754         3,540,378                       $ 494,294           

2018

    396,366         1,225,298                         6,614,798           

2019

    2,194,154         732,655                                   

No expiration date1

            2,242,270       $ 1,091,220       $ 1,389,726         7,742,198         2,238,834   
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 7,135,190       $ 10,190,751       $ 1,091,220       $ 1,389,726       $ 14,851,290       $ 4,980,650   
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Must be utilized prior to losses subject to expiration.

As of period end, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

     MUA     MEN     MHD     MUH     MUS     MUI     MVT  

Tax cost

  $ 464,575,331      $ 448,934,506      $ 297,067,646      $ 211,448,424      $ 249,676,067      $ 844,265,334      $ 423,604,515   
 

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation

  $ 48,353,680      $ 49,522,198      $ 36,258,567      $ 26,465,739      $ 25,424,583      $ 54,157,226      $ 51,551,550   

Gross unrealized depreciation

    (16,858,818     (1,591,251     (1,424,731     (972,314     (401,443     (3,506,359     (2,640,836
 

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 31,494,862      $ 47,930,947      $ 34,833,836      $ 25,493,425      $ 25,023,140      $ 50,650,867      $ 48,910,714   
 

 

 

 

9. Principal Risks:

Many municipalities insure repayment of their bonds, which may reduce the potential for loss due to credit risk. The market value of these bonds may fluctuate for other reasons, including market perception of the value of such insurance, and there is no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligation.

Inventories of municipal bonds held by brokers and dealers may decrease, which would lessen their ability to make a market in these securities. Such a reduction in market making capacity could potentially decrease a Fund’s ability to buy or sell bonds. As a result, a Fund may sell a security at a lower price, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative impact on performance. If a Fund needed to sell large blocks of bonds, those sales could further reduce the bonds’ prices and impact performance.

In the normal course of business, certain Funds invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer to meet all its obligations, including the ability to pay principal and interest when due (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by the Funds may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers of securities owned by the Funds. Changes arising from the general economy, the overall market and local, regional or global political or/and social instability, as well as currency, interest rate and price fluctuations, may also affect the securities’ value.

Each Fund may be exposed to prepayment risk, which is the risk that borrowers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled during periods of declining interest rates, which would force each Fund to reinvest in lower yielding securities. Each Fund may also be exposed to reinvestment risk, which is the risk that income from each Fund’s portfolio will decline if each Fund invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called fixed income securities at market interest rates that are below each Fund portfolio’s current earnings rate.

The Funds may hold a significant amount of bonds subject to calls by the issuers at defined dates and prices. When bonds are called by issuers and the Funds reinvest the proceeds received, such investments may be in securities with lower yields than the bonds originally held, and correspondingly, could adversely impact the yield and total return performance of a Fund.

The new TOB Trust structure resulting from the compliance with Volcker Rule remains untested. It is possible that regulators could take positions that could limit the market for such newly structured TOB Trust transactions or the Funds’ ability to hold TOB Residuals. Under the new TOB Trust structure, the Funds will have certain additional duties and responsibilities, which may give rise to certain additional risks including, but not limited to, compliance, securities law and operational risks.

There can be no assurance that the Funds can successfully enter into restructured TOB Trust transactions in order to refinance their existing TOB Residual holdings prior to the compliance date for the Volcker Rule, which may require that the Funds unwind existing TOB Trusts. There can be no assurance that alternative forms of leverage will be available to the Funds and any alternative forms of leverage may be more or less advantageous to the Funds than existing TOB leverage.

Should short-term interest rates rise, the Funds’ investments in TOB transactions may adversely affect the Funds’ net investment income and dividends to Common Shareholders. Also, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into the TOB Trust may adversely affect the Funds’ NAVs per share.

The SEC and various federal banking and housing agencies recently adopted credit risk retention rules for securitizations (the “Risk Retention Rules”), which take effect in December 2016. The Risk Retention Rules would require the sponsor of a TOB Trust to retain at least 5% of the credit risk of the underlying assets supporting the TOB Trust’s municipal bonds. The Risk Retention Rules may adversely affect the Funds’ ability to engage in TOB Trust transactions or increase the costs of such transactions in certain circumstances.

 

                
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TOB Trust transactions constitute an important component of the municipal bond market. Accordingly, implementation of the Volcker Rule may adversely impact the municipal market, including through reduced demand for and liquidity of municipal bonds and increased financing costs for municipal issuers. Any such developments could adversely affect the Funds. The ultimate impact of these rules on the TOB market and the overall municipal market is not yet certain.

Counterparty Credit Risk: Similar to issuer credit risk, the Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

A Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain less the value of any collateral held by such Fund.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: As of period end, certain Funds invested a significant portion of their assets in securities in the health, county, city, special district and school district and transportation sectors. Changes in economic conditions affecting such sectors would have a greater impact on the Funds and could affect the value, income and/or liquidity of positions in such securities.

Certain Funds may invest in municipal bonds below investment grade quality (sometimes called “junk bonds”), which are predominantly speculative, have greater credit risk and generally are less liquid and have more volatile prices than higher quality securities.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in fixed-income securities and/or use derivatives tied to the fixed-income markets. Changes in market interest rates or economic conditions may affect the value and/or liquidity of such investments. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Funds may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates.

10. Capital Share Transactions:

Each Fund is authorized to issue 200 million shares, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. The par value for each Fund’s Common Shares is $0.10. The par value for each Fund’s Preferred Shares outstanding is $0.10. The Board is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued Common Shares to Preferred Shares without approval of Common Shareholders.

Common Shares

For the periods shown, shares issued and outstanding increased by the following amounts as a result of dividend reinvestment:

 

     MUA      MVT  

Six Months Ended October 31, 2015

            10,634   

Year Ended April 30, 2015

    11,892         26,032   

For the six months ended October 31, 2015 and year ended April 30, 2015 for MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS and MUI shares issued and outstanding remained constant.

Preferred Shares

Each Fund’s Preferred Shares rank prior to the Fund’s Common Shares as to the payment of dividends by the Fund and distribution of assets upon dissolution or liquidation of a Fund. The 1940 Act prohibits the declaration of any dividend on a Fund’s Common Shares or the repurchase of a Fund’s Common Shares if a Fund fails to maintain the asset coverage of at least 200% of the liquidation preference of the outstanding Preferred Shares. In addition, pursuant to the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments, a Fund is restricted from declaring and paying dividends on classes of shares ranking junior

 

                
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to or on parity with the Preferred Shares or repurchasing such shares if a Fund fails to declare and pay dividends on the Preferred Shares, redeem any Preferred Shares required to be redeemed under the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or comply with the basic maintenance amount requirement of the agencies rating the Preferred Shares.

The holders of Preferred Shares have voting rights equal to the holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) and will vote together with holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) as a single class. However, the holders of Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to elect two Directors for each Fund. In addition, the 1940 Act requires that along with approval by shareholders that might otherwise be required, the approval of the holders of a majority of any outstanding Preferred Shares, voting separately as a class would be required to (a) adopt any plan of reorganization that would adversely affect the Preferred Shares, (b) change a Fund’s sub-classification as a closed-end investment company or change its fundamental investment restrictions or (c) change its business so as to cease to be an investment company.

VRDP Shares

MEN has issued Series W-7 VRDP Shares, $100,000 liquidation value per share, in privately negotiated offerings. The VRDP Shares were offered to qualified institutional buyers as defined pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and include a liquidity feature, pursuant to a liquidity agreement, that allows the holders of VRDP Shares to have their shares purchased by the liquidity provider in the event of a failed remarketing. MEN is required to redeem the VRDP Shares owned by the liquidity provider after six months of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing. Upon the occurrence of the first unsuccessful remarketing, if any, the Fund is required to segregate liquid assets to fund the redemption. The VRDP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer.

As of the period end, the VRDP Shares outstanding were as follows:

 

     Issue Date      Shares Issued      Aggregate Principal      Maturity Date  

MEN

    5/19/11         1,425       $ 142,500,000         6/01/41   

MEN entered into a fee agreement with the liquidity provider that may require an initial commitment and a per annum liquidity fee payable to the liquidity provider. These fees, if applicable, are shown as liquidity fees in the Statements of Operations.

The fee agreement between MEN and the liquidity provider was scheduled to expire on July 9, 2015 unless renewed or terminated in advance. On June 16, 2015, the fee agreement was extended to July 7, 2016.

In the event the fee agreement is not renewed or is terminated in advance, and the Fund does not enter into a fee agreement with an alternate liquidity provider, the VRDP Shares will be subject to mandatory purchase by the liquidity provider prior to the termination of the fee agreement. The Fund is required to redeem any VRDP Shares purchased by the liquidity provider six months after the purchase date. Immediately after the purchase of any VRDP Shares by the liquidity provider, the Fund is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Fund’s custodian to fund the redemption. There is no assurance the Fund will replace such redeemed VRDP Shares with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage.

MEN is required to redeem its VRDP Shares on the maturity date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. Six months prior to the maturity date, MEN is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Fund’s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, MEN is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VRDP Shares if it fails to maintain certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.

Subject to certain conditions, the VRDP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of MEN. The redemption price per VRDP Share is equal to the liquidation value per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends.

Dividends on the VRDP Shares are payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly by the remarketing agent. Such dividend rates are generally based upon a spread over a base rate and cannot exceed a maximum rate. In the event of a failed remarketing, the dividend rate of the VRDP Shares will be reset to a maximum rate. The maximum rate is determined based on, among other things, the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VRDP Shares and the length of time that the VRDP Shares fail to be remarketed. At the date of issuance, the VRDP Shares were assigned a long-term rating of from Moody’s and AAA from Fitch. Subsequent to the issuance of the VRDP Shares, Moody’s completed a review of its methodology for rating securities issued by registered closed-end funds. As of period end, the VRDP Shares were assigned a long-term rating of Aa1 from Moody’s under its new ratings methodology. The VRDP Shares continue to be assigned a long-term rating of AAA from Fitch.

The short-term ratings on the VRDP Shares are directly related to the short-term ratings of the liquidity provider for such VRDP Shares. Changes in the credit quality of the liquidity provider could cause a change in the short-term credit ratings of the VRDP Shares as rated by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P. A change in the short-term credit rating of the liquidity provider or the VRDP Shares may adversely affect the dividend rate paid on such shares, although the dividend rate paid on the VRDP Shares is not directly related based upon either short-term rating. The liquidity provider may be terminated prior to the scheduled termination date if the liquidity provider fails to maintain short-term debt ratings in one of the two highest rating categories. The short-term ratings on the VRDP Shares for MEN were withdrawn by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P at the commencement of the special rate period, as described below.

 

                
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For financial reporting purposes, the VRDP Shares are considered debt of the issuer; therefore, the liquidation value, which approximates fair value, of the VRDP Shares is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends are included in interest expense and fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and the dividends accrued and paid on the VRDP Shares are included as a component of interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. The VRDP Shares are treated as equity for tax purposes. Dividends paid to holders of the VRDP Shares are generally classified as tax-exempt income for tax-reporting purposes.

MEN may incur remarketing fees of 0.10% on the aggregate principal amount of all the VRDP Shares, which, if any, are included in remarketing fees on Preferred Shares in the Statements of Operations. All of MEN’s remarketable VRDP Shares that were tendered for remarketing during the six months ended October 31, 2015 were successfully remarketed.

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, the average annualized dividend rates for the VRDP Shares was 0.97%.

On June 20, 2012, MEN commenced a three-year term ending June 24, 2015 (“special rate period”) with respect to its VRDP Shares. In May 2015, the special rate period was extended to June 22, 2016. The implementation of the special rate period resulted in a mandatory tender of the VRDP Shares prior to the commencement of the special rate period. The mandatory tender event was not the result of a failed remarketing.

The liquidity and fee agreements remain in effect for the duration of the special rate period and the VRDP shares are still subject to mandatory redemption by MEN on maturity date. The VRDP Shares will not be remarketed or subject to optional or mandatory tender events during such time. During the special rate period, MEN is required to maintain the same asset coverage, basic maintenance amount and leverage requirements for the VRDP Shares. MEN will not pay any liquidity and remarketing fees during the special rate period and instead will pay dividends monthly based on the sum of SIFMA Municipal Swap Index and a percentage per annum based on the long-term ratings assigned to the VRDP Shares. The short-term ratings were withdrawn by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P. Short-term ratings may be re-assigned upon the termination of the special rate period when the VRDP Shares revert back to remarketable securities.

If MEN redeems the VRDP Shares on a date that is one year or more before the end of the special rate period and the VRDP Shares are rated above A1/A by Moody’s and Fitch respectively, then such redemption is subject to a redemption premium payable to the holder of the VRDP Shares based on the time remaining in the special rate period, subject to certain exceptions for redemptions that are required to maintain minimum asset coverage requirements. After June 22, 2016, the holder of the VRDP Shares and MEN may mutually agree to extend the special rate period. If the special rate period is not extended, the VRDP Shares will revert back to remarketable securities and will be remarketed and available for purchase by qualified institutional investors.

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, VRDP Shares issued and outstanding of MEN remained constant.

VMTP Shares

MHD, MUH, MUS, MUI and MVT (collectively, the “VMTP Funds”), have issued Series W-7 VMTP Shares, $100,000 liquidation value per share, in a privately negotiated offering and sale of VMTP Shares exempt from registration under the Securities Act.

On December 7, 2012, MUI issued Series W-7 VMTP Shares, $100,000 liquidation value per share with a maturity date of January 4, 2016. Total proceeds received of $287,100,000 in a private offering of VMTP Shares were used to redeem all of MUI’s existing VRDP Shares on December 21, 2012. The fee agreement for MUI’s VRDP Shares with the liquidity provider which was for a two year term and was scheduled to expire on December 28, 2012 was terminated upon issuance of the VMTP Shares. Any such liquidity fees incurred by MUI through the date of issuance of the VMTP Shares are shown as liquidity fees in the Statements of Operations.

As of period end, the VMTP Shares outstanding of each Fund were as follows:

 

     Issue Date      Shares Issued      Aggregate Principal      Term Date  

MHD

    12/16/11         837       $ 83,700,000         1/02/19   

MUH

    12/16/11         550       $ 55,000,000         1/02/19   

MUS

    12/16/11         870       $ 87,000,000         1/02/19   

MUI

    12/07/12         2,871       $ 287,100,000         1/02/19   

MVT

    12/16/11         1,400       $ 140,000,000         1/02/19   

Each VMTP Fund is required to redeem its VMTP Shares on the term date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased or unless extended. In May 2015, the term dates for MHD, MUH, MUS, MUI and MVT were extended until January 2, 2019. There is no assurance that the term of a Fund’s VMTP Shares will be extended further or that a Fund’s VMTP Shares will be replaced with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage upon the redemption or repurchase of the VMTP Shares. Six months prior to term date, each VMTP Fund is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Fund’s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, each VMTP Fund is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VMTP Shares if it fails to maintain certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.

Subject to certain conditions, a Fund’s VMTP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the Fund. The redemption price per VMTP Share is equal to the liquidation value per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends and applicable redemption premium. If the Fund redeems

 

                
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the VMTP Shares on a date that is one year or more prior to the term date and the VMTP Shares are rated above A1/A+ by Moody’s and Fitch, respectively, then such redemption is subject to a prescribed redemption premium (up to 3% of the liquidation preference) payable to the holder of the VMTP Shares based on the time remaining to the term date, subject to certain exceptions for redemptions that are required to maintain minimum asset coverage requirements. The VMTP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer, and a Fund may also be required to register the VMTP Shares for sale under the Securities Act under certain circumstances. In addition, amendments to the VMTP governing document generally require the consent of the holders of VMTP Shares.

Dividends on the VMTP Shares are declared daily and payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly at a fixed rate spread to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) Municipal Swap Index. The fixed spread is determined based on the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VMTP Shares by Moody’s and Fitch. At the date of issuance, the VMTP Shares were assigned long-term ratings of Aaa from Moody’s and AAA from Fitch. Subsequent to the issuance of the VMTP Shares, Moody’s completed a review of its methodology for rating securities issued by registered closed-end funds. As of period end, the VMTP Shares were assigned a long-term rating of Aa1 from Moody’s under its new rating methodology. The VMTP Shares continue to be assigned a long-term rating of AAA from Fitch. The dividend rate on the VMTP Shares is subject to a step-up spread if the Funds fail to comply with certain provisions, including, among other things, the timely payment of dividends, redemptions or gross-up payments, and maintaining certain asset coverage and leverage requirements.

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, the average annualized dividend rates for the VMTP Shares were as follows:

 

      MHD      MUH      MUS      MUI      MVT  

Rate

     1.05%         1.05%         1.05%         1.05%         1.05%   

For financial reporting purposes, the VMTP Shares are considered debt of the issuer; therefore the liquidation value, which approximates fair value, of the VMTP Shares is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends are included in interest expense and fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and the dividends accrued and paid on the VMTP Shares are included as a component of interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. The VMTP Shares are treated as equity for tax purposes. Dividends paid to holders of the VMTP Shares are generally classified as tax-exempt income for tax-reporting purposes.

For the six months ended October 31, 2015, VMTP Shares issued and outstanding of each Fund remained constant.

Offering Costs: The Funds, with the exception of MUA, incurred costs in connection with the issuance of VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares. For VRDP Shares, these costs were recorded as a deferred charge and will be amortized over the 30-year life of the VRDP Shares with the exception of upfront fees paid to the liquidity provider which were amortized over the life of the liquidity agreement. For VMTP Shares, these costs were recorded as a deferred charge and will be amortized over the 3-year life of the VMTP Shares. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations.

MUI’s offering costs that were recorded as a deferred charge and amortized over the 30-year life of the VRDP Shares were accelerated and charged to expense immediately upon redemption of MUI’s VRDP Shares. Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of MUI’s VMTP Shares will be recorded as a deferred charge and amortized over the three-year life of the VMTP Shares.

11. Subsequent Events:

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were issued and the following items were noted:

The Funds paid a net investment income dividend in the following amounts per share on December 1, 2015 to shareholders of record on November 16, 2015:

 

    

Common

Dividend

Per Share

 

MUA

  $ 0.0600   

MEN

  $ 0.0605   

MHD

  $ 0.0860   

MUH

  $ 0.0775   

MUS

  $ 0.0675   

MUI

  $ 0.0655   

MVT

  $ 0.0830   

Additionally, the Funds declared a net investment income dividend on December 1, 2015 payable to Common Shareholders of record on December 14, 2015 for the same amounts noted above.

 

                
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Additionally, certain Funds declared a net investment income dividend in the following amounts per share on December 1, 2015 payable to Common Shareholders of record on December 14, 2015, as follows:

 

    

Common
Dividend
Per Share

 

MUA

  $ 0.006087   

MHD

  $ 0.015156   

MUH

  $ 0.006638   

MVT

  $ 0.004054   

Additionally, MUI distributed long-term capital gains of $0.182003 per share and short-term gains of $0.001938 per share to shareholders of record on December 14, 2015.

The dividends declared on Preferred Shares for the period November 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015 for the Funds were as follows:

 

     Preferred
Shares
     Series      Dividend
Declared
 

MEN

    VRDP Shares         W-7       $ 106,582   

MHD

    VMTP Shares         W-7       $ 69,482   

MUH

    VMTP Shares         W-7       $ 45,658   

MUS

    VMTP Shares         W-7       $ 72,222   

MUI

    VMTP Shares         W-7       $ 238,332   

MVT

    VMTP Shares         W-7       $ 116,219   

 

                
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements

 

The Board of Directors (each, a “Board,” collectively, the “Boards,” and the members of which are referred to as “Board Members”) of BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (“MUA”), BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (“MEN”), BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (“MHD”), BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (“MUH”), BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (“MUS”), BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (“MUI”) and BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (“MVT,” and together with MUA, MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS and MUI, each a “Fund,” and, collectively, the “Funds”) met in person on April 30, 2015 (the “April Meeting”) and June 11-12, 2015 (the “June Meeting”) to consider the approval of each Fund’s investment advisory agreement (each, an “Advisory Agreement,” and, collectively, the “Advisory Agreements”) with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”), each Fund’s investment advisor. The Manager is referred to herein as “BlackRock.” The Advisory Agreements are also referred to herein as the “Agreements.”

Activities and Composition of the Board

On the date of the April and June Meetings, the Board of each Fund consisted of eleven individuals, nine of whom were not “interested persons” of such Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Board Members”). The Board Members are responsible for the oversight of the operations of the Fund and perform the various duties imposed on the directors of investment companies by the 1940 Act. The Independent Board Members have retained independent legal counsel to assist them in connection with their duties. The Chairman of each Board is an Independent Board Member. Each Board has established six standing committees: an Audit Committee, a Governance and Nominating Committee, a Compliance Committee, a Performance Oversight Committee, an Executive Committee, and a Leverage Committee, each of which is chaired by an Independent Board Member and composed of Independent Board Members (except for the Executive Committee and the Leverage Committee, each of which also has one interested Board Member).

The Agreements

Pursuant to the 1940 Act, each Board is required to consider the continuation of its Advisory Agreement on an annual basis. The Boards have four quarterly meetings per year, each extending over two days, a fifth one-day meeting to consider specific information surrounding the consideration of renewing the Agreements and additional in-person and telephonic meetings as needed. In connection with this year-long deliberative process, the Boards assessed, among other things, the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds by BlackRock, BlackRock’s personnel and affiliates, including, as applicable; investment management services, administrative, and shareholder services; the oversight of fund service providers; marketing services; risk oversight; compliance; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The Boards, acting directly and through their respective committees, consider at each of their meetings, and from time to time as appropriate, factors that are relevant to their annual consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, including the services and support provided by BlackRock to the Funds and their shareholders. Among the matters the Boards considered were: (a) investment performance for one-year, three-year, five-year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, against peer funds, applicable benchmarks, and performance metrics, as applicable, as well as senior management’s and portfolio managers’ analysis of the reasons for any over-performance or underperformance relative to its peers, benchmarks, and other performance metrics, as applicable; (b) fees, including advisory, administration, if applicable, and other amounts paid to BlackRock and its affiliates by the Funds for services such as call center; (c) Fund operating expenses and how BlackRock allocates expenses to the Funds; (d) the resources devoted to, risk oversight of, and compliance reports relating to, implementation of the Funds’ investment objective(s), policies and restrictions, and meeting new regulatory requirements; (e) the Funds’ compliance with its compliance policies and procedures; (f) the nature, cost and character of non-investment management services provided by BlackRock and its affiliates; (g) BlackRock’s and other service providers’ internal controls and risk and compliance oversight mechanisms; (h) BlackRock’s implementation of the proxy voting policies approved by the Boards; (i) execution quality of portfolio transactions; (j) BlackRock’s implementation of the Funds’ valuation and liquidity procedures; (k) an analysis of management fees for products with similar investment mandates across the open-end fund, closed-end fund and institutional account product channels, as applicable, and the similarities and differences between these products and the services provided as compared to the Funds; (l) BlackRock’s compensation methodology for its investment professionals and the incentives it creates, along with investment professionals’ investments in the fund(s) they manage; and (m) periodic updates on BlackRock’s business.

The Boards have engaged in an ongoing strategic review with BlackRock of opportunities to consolidate funds and of BlackRock’s commitment to investment performance. BlackRock also furnished information to the Boards in response to specific questions. These questions covered issues such as: BlackRock’s profitability; investment performance; funds trading at a discount; subadvisory and advisory relationships with other clients (including mutual funds sponsored by third parties); fund size; portfolio manager’s investments in the funds they manage; and management fee levels and breakpoints. The Boards further discussed with BlackRock: BlackRock’s management structure; portfolio turnover; BlackRock’s portfolio manager compensation and performance accountability; marketing support for the funds; services provided to the funds by BlackRock affiliates; and BlackRock’s oversight of relationships with third party service providers.

The Board of each of MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS, MUI and MVT considered BlackRock’s efforts during the past year with regard to the redemption of outstanding auction rate preferred securities (“AMPS”). As of the date of this report, each of MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS, MUI and MVT has redeemed 100% of its outstanding AMPS.

Board Considerations in Approving the Agreements

The Approval Process: Prior to the April Meeting, the Boards requested and received materials specifically relating to the Agreements. The Boards are continuously engaged in a process with their independent legal counsel and BlackRock to review the nature and scope of the information provided to

 

                
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better assist its deliberations. The materials provided in connection with the April Meeting included (a) information independently compiled and prepared by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”) on Fund fees and expenses as compared with a peer group of funds as determined by Lipper (“Expense Peers”) and the investment performance of each Fund as compared with a peer group of funds as determined by Lipper1 and a customized peer group selected by BlackRock; (b) information on the profits realized by BlackRock and its affiliates pursuant to the Agreements and a discussion of fall-out benefits to BlackRock and its affiliates; (c) a general analysis provided by BlackRock concerning investment management fees charged to other clients, such as institutional clients, sub-advised mutual funds, and open-end funds, under similar investment mandates, as applicable; (d) review of non-management fees; (e) the existence, impact and sharing of potential economies of scale; (f) a summary of aggregate amounts paid by each Fund to BlackRock and (g) if applicable, a comparison of management fees to similar BlackRock closed-end funds, as classified by Lipper.

At the April Meeting, the Boards reviewed materials relating to their consideration of the Agreements. As a result of the discussions that occurred during the April Meeting, and as a culmination of the Boards’ year-long deliberative process, the Boards presented BlackRock with questions and requests for additional information. BlackRock responded to these requests with additional written information in advance of the June Meeting.

At the June Meeting, each Board, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement between the Manager and its Fund for a one-year term ending June 30, 2016. In approving the continuation of the Agreements, the Boards considered: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BlackRock; (b) the investment performance of the Funds and BlackRock; (c) the advisory fee and the cost of the services and profits to be realized by BlackRock and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds; (d) the Funds’ costs to investors compared to the costs of Expense Peers and performance compared to the relevant performance comparison as previously discussed; (e) the sharing of potential economies of scale; (f) fall-out benefits to BlackRock and its affiliates as a result of its relationship with the Funds; and (g) other factors deemed relevant by the Board Members.

The Boards also considered other matters they deemed important to the approval process, such as payments made to BlackRock or its affiliates relating to securities lending and cash management, services related to the valuation and pricing of Fund portfolio holdings, direct and indirect benefits to BlackRock and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds and advice from independent legal counsel with respect to the review process and materials submitted for the Boards’ review. The Boards noted the willingness of BlackRock personnel to engage in open, candid discussions with the Boards. The Boards did not identify any particular information as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various items considered.

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided by BlackRock: The Boards, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the nature, extent and quality of services provided by BlackRock, including the investment advisory services and the resulting performance of the Funds. Throughout the year, the Boards compared the Funds’ performance to the performance of a comparable group of closed-end funds, relevant benchmark, and performance metrics, as applicable. The Boards met with BlackRock’s senior management personnel responsible for investment activities, including the senior investment officers. Each Board also reviewed the materials provided by its Fund’s portfolio management team discussing the Fund’s performance and the Fund’s investment objective(s), strategies and outlook.

The Boards considered, among other factors, with respect to BlackRock: the number, education and experience of investment personnel generally and their Funds’ portfolio management teams; BlackRock’s research capabilities; investments by portfolio managers in the funds they manage; portfolio trading capabilities; use of technology; commitment to compliance; credit analysis capabilities; risk analysis and oversight capabilities; and the approach to training and retaining portfolio managers and other research, advisory and management personnel. The Boards engaged in a review of BlackRock’s compensation structure with respect to the Funds’ portfolio management teams and BlackRock’s ability to attract and retain high-quality talent and create performance incentives.

In addition to advisory services, the Boards considered the quality of the administrative and other non-investment advisory services provided to the Funds. BlackRock and its affiliates provide the Funds with certain services (in addition to any such services provided to the Funds by third parties) and officers and other personnel as are necessary for the operations of the Funds. In particular, BlackRock and its affiliates provide the Funds with the following administrative services including, among others: (i) preparing disclosure documents, such as the prospectus and the statement of additional information in connection with the initial public offering and periodic shareholder reports; (ii) preparing communications with analysts to support secondary market trading of the Funds; (iii) oversight of daily accounting and pricing; (iv) preparing periodic filings with regulators and stock exchanges; (v) overseeing and coordinating the activities of other service providers; (vi) organizing Board meetings and preparing the materials for such Board meetings; (vii) providing legal and compliance support; (viii) furnishing analytical and other support to assist the Boards in their consideration of strategic issues such as the merger, consolidation or repurposing of certain closed-end funds; and (ix) performing other administrative functions necessary for the operation of the Funds, such as tax reporting, fulfilling regulatory filing requirements and call center services. The Boards reviewed the structure and duties of BlackRock’s fund administration, shareholder services, legal and compliance departments and considered BlackRock’s policies and procedures for assuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and BlackRock: Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, also reviewed and considered the performance history of its Fund. In preparation for the April Meeting, the Boards worked with their independent legal counsel, BlackRock and Lipper to

 

 

1   

Funds are ranked by Lipper in quartiles, ranging from first to fourth, where first is the most desirable quartile position and fourth is the least desirable.

 

                
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements (continued)

 

develop a template for, and were provided with reports independently prepared by Lipper, which included a comprehensive analysis of each Fund’s performance. The Boards also reviewed a narrative and statistical analysis of the Lipper data that was prepared by BlackRock. In connection with its review, each Board received and reviewed information regarding the investment performance, based on net asset value (NAV), of its Fund as compared to other funds in its applicable Lipper category and the customized peer group selected by BlackRock. The Boards were provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select peer funds and periodically meets with Lipper representatives to review its methodology. Each Board and its Performance Oversight Committee regularly review, and meet with Fund management to discuss, the performance of its Fund throughout the year.

In evaluating performance, the Boards recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot of a period or as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce significantly different results. Further, the Boards recognized that it is possible that long-term performance can be adversely affected by even one period of significant underperformance so that a single investment decision or theme has the ability to affect long-term performance disproportionately.

The Board of MUA noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, MUA ranked second out of three funds, first out of three funds and first out of three funds, respectively, against its Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite.

The Board of MEN noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, MEN ranked in the first, first and second quartiles, respectively, against its Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite.

The Board of each of MHD, MUH, MUI and MVT noted that for each of the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, its respective Fund ranked in the first quartile against its Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite.

The Board of MUS noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, MUS ranked in the second, first and second quartiles, respectively, against its Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite.

BlackRock believes that the Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite is an appropriate performance metric for each of the Funds in that it ranks the Fund’s performance on a blend of total return and yield.

C. Consideration of the Advisory/Management Fees and the Cost of the Services and Profits to be Realized by BlackRock and its Affiliates from their Relationship with the Funds: Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed its Fund’s contractual management fee rate compared with the other funds in its Lipper category. The contractual management fee rate represents a combination of the advisory fee and any administrative fees, before taking into account any reimbursements or fee waivers. Each Board also compared its Fund’s total expense ratio, as well as its actual management fee rate as a percentage of total assets, to those of other funds in its Lipper category. The total expense ratio represents a fund’s total net operating expenses, excluding any investment related expenses. The total expense ratio gives effect to any expense reimbursements or fee waivers that benefit a fund, and the actual management fee rate gives effect to any management fee reimbursements or waivers that benefit a fund. The Boards considered the services provided and the fees charged by BlackRock and its affiliates to other types of clients with similar investment mandates, as applicable, including institutional accounts and sub-advised mutual funds.

The Boards received and reviewed statements relating to BlackRock’s financial condition. The Boards reviewed BlackRock’s profitability methodology and were also provided with a profitability analysis that detailed the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by BlackRock for services provided to the Funds. The Boards reviewed BlackRock’s profitability with respect to the Funds and other funds the Boards currently oversee for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to available aggregate profitability data provided for the prior two years. The Boards reviewed BlackRock’s profitability with respect to certain other U.S. fund complexes managed by the Manager and/or its affiliates. The Boards reviewed BlackRock’s assumptions and methodology of allocating expenses in the profitability analysis, noting the inherent limitations in allocating costs among various advisory products. The Boards recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors including, among other things, fee waivers and expense reimbursements by the Manager, the types of funds managed, precision of expense allocations and business mix. As a result, calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is difficult.

The Boards noted that, in general, individual fund or product line profitability of other advisors is not publicly available. The Boards reviewed BlackRock’s overall operating margin, in general, compared to that of certain other publicly-traded asset management firms. The Boards considered the differences between BlackRock and these other firms, including the contribution of technology at BlackRock, BlackRock’s expense management, and the relative product mix.

In addition, the Boards considered the cost of the services provided to the Funds by BlackRock, and BlackRock’s and its affiliates’ profits relating to the management of the Funds and the other funds advised by BlackRock and its affiliates. As part of its analysis, the Boards reviewed BlackRock’s methodology in allocating its costs to the management of the Funds. The Boards may periodically receive and review information from independent third parties as part of their annual evaluation. BlackRock retained an independent third party to evaluate its cost allocation methodologies in the context of BlackRock’s 1940 Act Fund business. The Boards considered the results of that evaluation in connection with BlackRock’s profitability reporting. The Boards also considered whether BlackRock has the financial resources necessary to attract and retain high quality investment management personnel to perform its obligations under the Agreements and to continue to provide the high quality of services that is expected by the Boards. The Boards further considered

 

                
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements (concluded)

 

factors including but not limited to BlackRock’s commitment of time, assumption of risk and liability profile in servicing the Funds in contrast to what is required of BlackRock with respect to other products with similar investment mandates across the open-end fund, ETF, closed-end fund, sub-advised mutual fund and institutional account product channels, as applicable.

The Board of MUA noted that MUA’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the first quartile, respectively, relative to the Fund’s Expense Peers.

The Board of MEN and MVT noted that its respective Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio ranked in the first and second quartiles, respectively, relative to the Fund’s Expense Peers.

The Board of each of MHD and MUI noted that its respective Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the second quartile, relative to the Fund’s Expense Peers.

The Board of each of MUH and MUS noted that its respective Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio ranked in the second and first quartiles, respectively, relative to the Fund’s Expense Peers.

D. Economies of Scale: Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of its Fund increase. Each Board also considered the extent to which its Fund benefits from such economies and whether there should be changes in the advisory fee rate or breakpoint structure in order to enable the Fund to participate in these economies of scale, for example through the use of breakpoints in the advisory fee based upon the asset level of the Fund.

Based on the Boards’ review and consideration of the issue, the Boards concluded that most closed-end funds do not have fund level breakpoints because closed-end funds generally do not experience substantial growth after the initial public offering. They are typically priced at scale at a fund’s inception.

E. Other Factors Deemed Relevant by the Board Members: The Boards, including the Independent Board Members, also took into account other ancillary or “fall-out” benefits that BlackRock or its affiliates may derive from their respective relationships with the Funds, both tangible and intangible, such as BlackRock’s ability to leverage its investment professionals who manage other portfolios and risk management personnel, an increase in BlackRock’s profile in the investment advisory community, and the engagement of BlackRock’s affiliates as service providers to the Funds, including securities lending and cash management services. The Boards also considered BlackRock’s overall operations and its efforts to expand the scale of, and improve the quality of, its operations. The Boards also noted that BlackRock may use and benefit from third party research obtained by soft dollars generated by certain registered fund transactions to assist in managing all or a number of its other client accounts. The Boards further noted that it had considered the investment by BlackRock’s funds in exchange traded funds (i.e., ETFs) without any offset against the management fees payable by the funds to BlackRock.

In connection with its consideration of the Agreements, the Boards also received information regarding BlackRock’s brokerage and soft dollar practices. The Boards received reports from BlackRock which included information on brokerage commissions and trade execution practices throughout the year.

The Boards noted the competitive nature of the closed-end fund marketplace, and that shareholders are able to sell their Fund shares in the secondary market if they believe that the Fund’s fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Fund.

The Boards also considered the various notable initiatives and projects BlackRock performed in connection with its closed-end fund product line. These initiatives included the redemption of AMPS for the BlackRock closed-end funds with AMPS outstanding; developing equity shelf programs; efforts to eliminate product overlap with fund mergers; ongoing services to manage leverage that has become increasingly complex; share repurchases and other support initiatives for certain BlackRock funds; and continued communications efforts with shareholders, fund analysts and financial advisers. With respect to the latter, the Independent Board Members noted BlackRock’s continued commitment to supporting the secondary market for the common shares of its closed-end funds through a comprehensive secondary market communication program designed to raise investor and analyst awareness and understanding of closed-end funds. BlackRock’s support services included, among other things: continuing communications concerning the redemption efforts related to AMPS; sponsoring and participating in conferences; communicating with closed-end fund analysts covering the BlackRock funds throughout the year; providing marketing and product updates for the closed-end funds; and maintaining and enhancing its closed-end fund website.

Conclusion

Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement between the Manager and its Fund for a one-year term ending June 30, 2016. Based upon its evaluation of all of the aforementioned factors in their totality, each Board, including the Independent Board Members, was satisfied that the terms of the Agreement were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of its Fund and its shareholders. In arriving at its decision to approve the Agreement for its Fund, the Board did not identify any single factor or group of factors as all-important or controlling, but considered all factors together, and different Board Members may have attributed different weights to the various factors considered. The Independent Board Members were also assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel in making this determination. The contractual fee arrangements for the Funds reflect the results of several years of review by the Board Members and predecessor Board Members, and discussions between such Board Members (and predecessor Board Members) and BlackRock. As a result, the Board Members’ conclusions may be based in part on their consideration of these arrangements in prior years.

 

                
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Officers and Directors     

 

Richard E. Cavanagh, Chair of the Board and Director

Karen P. Robards, Vice Chairperson of the Board, Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Director

Michael J. Castellano, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

Frank J. Fabozzi, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

Kathleen F. Feldstein, Director

James T. Flynn, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

Jerrold B. Harris, Director

R. Glenn Hubbard, Director

W. Carl Kester, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

Barbara G. Novick, Director

John M. Perlowski, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Diorio, Vice President

Neal Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

Jay Fife, Treasurer

Charles Park, Chief Compliance Officer

Janey Ahn, Secretary

 

 

Effective September 18, 2015, Robert W. Crothers resigned as Vice President of the Funds and Jonathan Diorio became a Vice President of the Funds.

 

         

Investment Advisor

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Wilmington, DE 19809

 

Transfer Agent

Computershare Trust

Company, N.A.

Canton, MA 02021

 

VRDP Remarketing Agent

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.1

New York, NY 10179

 

Custodian and
Accounting Agent

State Street Bank and

Trust Company

Boston, MA 02110

 

Legal Counsel

Skadden, Arps, Slate,

Meagher & Flom LLP

Boston, MA 02116

 

VRDP Tender and Paying

Agent and VMTP Redemption
and Paying Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon

New York, NY 10289

 

VRDP Liquidity Provider

Citibank, N.A.1

New York, NY 10179

 

Independent Registered
Public
 Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, MA 02116

 

 

Address of the Funds

100 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

 

  1   

For MEN.

 

                
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Additional Information     

 

Proxy Results

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on July 29, 2015 for shareholders of record on June 1, 2015, to elect director nominees for each Fund. There were no broker non-votes with regard to any of the Funds.

Approved the Directors as follows:

 

     

Frank J. Fabozzi1

  

James T. Flynn1

  

Barbara G. Novick2

      Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain

MUA

   32,981,858    1,038,917    0    32,887,078    1,133,697    0    33,002,290    1,018,485    0
    

John M. Perlowski3

  

Karen P. Robards1

    
      Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain               

MUA

   33,082,089    938,686    0    32,937,253    1,083,522    0               

For the Funds listed above, Directors whose term of office continued after the Annual Meeting of Shareholders because they were not up for election are Michael J. Castellano, Richard E. Cavanagh, Kathleen F. Feldstein, Jerrold B. Harris, R. Glenn Hubbard and W. Carl Kester.

 

  1   

Class II.

 

  2   

Class III.

 

  3   

Class I.

Approved the Directors as follows:

 

     

Michael J. Castellano

  

Richard E. Cavanagh

  

Frank J. Fabozzi¹

      Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain

MEN

   27,010,051    631,188    0    27,028,789    612,450    0    1,425    0    0

MHD

   13,247,918    290,753    0    13,223,788    314,883    0    837    0    0

MUH

   10,448,319    287,229    0    10,451,034    284,514    0    550    0    0

MUS

   11,632,465    1,083,188    0    11,632,629    1,083,024    0    870    0    0

MUI

   35,959,502    719,736    0    35,973,997    705,241    0    2,871    0    0

MVT

   19,806,569    363,648    0    19,809,533    360,684    0    1,400    0    0
    

Kathleen F. Feldstein

  

James T. Flynn

  

Jerrold B. Harris

      Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain

MEN

   26,962,050    679,189    0    26,963,910    677,329    0    26,950,867    690,372    0

MHD

   12,995,600    543,071    0    13,223,788    314,883    0    13,220,988    317,683    0

MUH

   10,454,630    280,918    0    10,440,281    295,267    0    10,432,483    303,065    0

MUS

   11,617,444    1,098,209    0    11,635,602    1,080,051    0    11,624,655    1,090,998    0

MUI

   35,894,924    784,314    0    35,963,083    716,155    0    35,941,158    738,080    0

MVT

   19,708,744    461,473    0    19,741,200    429,017    0    19,788,537    381,680    0
    

R. Glenn Hubbard

  

W. Carl Kester¹

  

Barbara G. Novick

      Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain

MEN

   27,005,212    636,027    0    1,425    0    0    27,049,077    592,162    0

MHD

   12,921,378    617,293    0    837    0    0    13,022,329    516,342    0

MUH

   10,485,610    249,938    0    550    0    0    10,484,647    250,901    0

MUS

   11,626,012    1,089,641    0    870    0    0    11,741,212    974,441    0

MUI

   35,900,945    778,293    0    2,871    0    0    36,035,177    644,061    0

MVT

   19,628,360    541,857    0    1,400    0    0    19,851,166    319,051    0
    

John M. Perlowski

  

Karen P. Robards

    
      Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain    Votes For    Votes
Withheld
   Abstain               

MEN

   27,057,371    583,868    0    27,047,005    594,234    0         

MHD

   13,251,193    287,478    0    12,983,473    555,198    0         

MUH

   10,474,883    260,665    0    10,454,688    280,860    0         

MUS

   11,733,210    982,443    0    11,681,787    1,033,866    0         

MUI

   36,026,531    652,707    0    35,964,571    714,667    0         

MVT

   19,831,324    338,893    0    19,750,647    419,570    0               

 

  ¹   Voted on by holders of Preferred Shares only.

 

                
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Additional Information (continued)     

 

 

Fund Certification      

Certain Funds are listed for trading on the NYSE and have filed with the NYSE their annual chief executive officer certification regarding compliance with the NYSE’s listing standards. The Funds filed with the SEC the certification of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

Dividend Policy

Each Fund’s dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of distributions, the Funds may at times pay out less than the entire amount of net investment income earned in any particular month and may at times in any particular month pay out such accumulated but undistributed income in addition to net investment income earned in that month. As a result, the distributions paid by the Funds for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Funds during such month. The Funds’ current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report.

 

                
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Additional Information (continued)     

 

General Information

The Funds do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Funds’ shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of each Fund has not been updated after completion of the respective Fund’s offerings and the information contained in each Fund’s Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated.

During the period, there were no material changes in the Funds’ investment objectives or policies or to the Funds’ charters or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control of the Funds that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Funds. There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds’ portfolios.

Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports, current net asset value and other information regarding the Funds may be found on BlackRock’s website, which can be accessed at http://www.blackrock.com. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Funds and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual shareholder reports by enrolling in the electronic delivery program. Electronic copies of shareholder reports are available on BlackRock’s website.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Householding

The Funds will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Funds at (800) 882-0052.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on how to access documents on the SEC’s website without charge may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Funds’ Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 882-0052.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available upon request and without charge (1) by calling (800) 882-0052; (2) at http://www.blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to securities held in the Funds’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at http://www.blackrock.com; or by calling (800) 882-0052; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Fund Updates

BlackRock will update performance and certain other data for the Funds on a monthly basis on its website in the “Closed-end Funds” section of http://www.blackrock.com as well as certain other material information as necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Funds. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Funds and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

 

                
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Additional Information (concluded)     

 

BlackRock Privacy Principles

BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.

If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.

BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.

BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.

We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.

 

                
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This report is intended for current holders. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. The Funds have leveraged their Common Shares, which creates risks for Common Shareholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of the Common Shares, and the risk that fluctuations in short-term interest rates may reduce the Common Shares’ yield. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.

 

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Item 2 – Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 5 – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 6 – Investments

(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

(b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.

 

Item 7 – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 8 – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

(a) Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

(b) As of the date of this filing, there have been no changes in any of the portfolio managers identified in the       most recent annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item 9 – Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable

 

Item 10 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures.

 

Item 11 – Controls and Procedures

(a) – The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(b) – There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12 – Exhibits attached hereto

(a)(1) – Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

(a)(2) – Certifications – Attached hereto

(a)(3) – Not Applicable

(b) – Certifications – Attached hereto

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.

 

By:       /s/ John M. Perlowski                        
  John M. Perlowski
  Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
  BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.

Date: January 4, 2016

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:       /s/ John M. Perlowski                        
  John M. Perlowski
  Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
  BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.

Date: January 4, 2016

 

By:       /s/ Neal J. Andrews                            
  Neal J. Andrews
  Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of
  BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.

Date: January 4, 2016

 

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