BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust Stock News

Municipal CEFs like BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust offer stable income and tax benefits, appealing to income-oriented investors despite higher complexity and volatility. BYM manages $498 million in assets with a market cap of $295 million and 234 holdings. BYM boasts a 7.50% yield to maturity, 7.10% yield to worst, and a 6.31% distribution rate, providing attractive income potential.

BYM is designed for high-income, tax-sensitive investors seeking steady, tax-free income, not capital gains or speculative growth. The fund invests in municipal bonds, offering federal tax exemption, but carries both credit and interest rate risk, especially due to its longer-term holdings. Managed muni funds like BYM typically justify higher fees with higher yields versus index funds, but risk...