BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS FUND, INC.
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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: 811-08081

Name of Fund: BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

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

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: 04/30/2014

Date of reporting period: 10/31/2013


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OCTOBER 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)

 

    LOGO

 

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


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     Page  

Dear Shareholder

    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

    65   

Statements of Operations

    66   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    67   

Statements of Cash Flows

    69   

Financial Highlights

    70   

Notes to Financial Statements

    77   

Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements and Sub-Advisory Agreements

    86   

Officers and Directors

    90   

Additional Information

    91   

 

                
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Dear Shareholder

 

Financial markets were volatile as 2012 drew to a close, with investors growing increasingly concerned over the possible implementation of pre-mandated tax increases and spending cuts known as the “fiscal cliff.” However, a last-minute tax deal averted the potential crisis and allowed markets to get off to a strong start in 2013. Money that had been pulled to the sidelines amid year-end tax-rate uncertainty poured back into the markets in January. Key indicators signaling modest but broad-based improvements in the world’s major economies, coupled with the absence of negative headlines from Europe, fostered an aura of comfort for investors. Global equities surged, while rising US Treasury yields pressured high quality fixed income assets. (Bond prices fall when yields rise.)

Global economic momentum slowed in February, however, and the pace of the rally moderated. In the months that followed, US stocks outperformed international stocks, as America showed greater stability compared to most other regions. Slow, but positive, growth was sufficient to support corporate earnings, while uncomfortably high unemployment reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve would keep its asset purchase program intact and interest rates low. International markets experienced higher levels of volatility given a resurgence of political instability in Italy, a severe banking crisis in Cyprus and a generally poor outlook for European economies, many of which were mired in recession. Emerging markets significantly lagged the rest of the world as growth in these economies, particularly in China and Brazil, fell short of expectations.

In May, the Fed Chairman commented on the possibility of beginning to gradually reduce – or “taper” – the central bank’s asset purchase program before the end of 2013. Investors around the world retreated from higher risk assets in response. Markets rebounded in late June when the tone of the US central bank turned more dovish, and improving economic indicators and better corporate earnings helped extend gains through July.

Markets slumped again in August as investors became wary of looming macro risks. Mixed economic data stirred worries about global growth and uncertainty about when and how much the Fed would scale back on stimulus. Also weighing on investors’ minds was the escalation of the revolution in Egypt and the civil war in Syria, both of which fueled higher oil prices, an additional headwind for global economic growth.

September was surprisingly positive for investors, thanks to the easing of several key risks. Most important, the Fed defied market expectations with its decision to delay tapering. Additionally, the more hawkish candidate to become the next Fed Chairman, Larry Summers, withdrew from the race. On the geopolitical front, turmoil in Egypt and Syria subsided. In Europe, the re-election of Angela Merkel as Chancellor of Germany was welcomed as a continuation of the status quo. High levels of volatility returned in late September when the Treasury Department warned that the US national debt would breach its statutory maximum soon after Oct. 17. Political brinksmanship led to a partial government shutdown, roiling global financial markets through the first half of October, but the rally quickly resumed with a last-minute compromise to reopen the government and extend the debt ceiling until early 2014.

Though periods of heightened uncertainty drove high levels of market volatility over the past year, riskier asset classes generally outperformed lower-risk investments. Developed market equities generated the highest returns for the 6- and 12-month periods ended Oct. 31, with particular strength coming from US small-cap stocks. Emerging markets posted smaller, albeit positive returns after struggling with slowing growth and weakening currencies in the first half of 2013. Rising interest rates resulted in poor performance for US Treasury bonds and other higher-quality sectors such as tax-exempt municipals and investment grade corporate bonds. High yield bonds, on the other hand, moved higher as income-oriented investors sought meaningful returns in the low-rate environment. Short-term interest rates remained near zero, keeping yields on money market securities near historical lows.

At BlackRock, we believe investors need to think globally and extend their scope across a broader 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 www.blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s world.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

LOGO

“Though periods of heightened uncertainty drove high levels of market volatility over the past year, riskier asset classes generally outperformed lower-risk investments.”

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

Total Returns as of October 31, 2013  
    6-month     12-month  

US large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    11.14     27.18

US small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    16.90        36.28   

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

    8.53        26.88   

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    1.18        6.53   

3-month Treasury bill
(BofA Merrill Lynch
3-Month US Treasury
Bill Index)

    0.03        0.09   

US Treasury securities
(BofA Merrill Lynch 10-Year US Treasury Index)

    (6.07     (4.64

US investment grade
bonds (Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index)

    (1.97     (1.08

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

    (3.63     (1.69

US high yield bonds

(Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

    1.50        8.86   
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, 2013      

Municipal Market Conditions

Toward the end of 2012, municipal bond supply was met with robust demand as investors were starved for yield in the low-rate, low-return environment and uncertainty around the Presidential election and fiscal policy decisions highlighted the appeal of the relatively stable asset class. Investors poured into municipal bond mutual funds, favoring long-duration and high-yield funds as they tend to provide higher levels of income.

However, market conditions turned less favorable in May when the US Federal Reserve alluded to the possible scaling back of its bond-buying stimulus program. Municipal bond funds saw strong outflows in the last six months of the period, resulting in net outflows of approximately $38 billion for the 12-month period as a whole (based on data from the Investment Company Institute). Further signals from the Fed suggesting a retrenchment

of asset purchases led to rising interest rates and waning demand in June. (Bond prices fall as rates rise.) High levels

of interest rate volatility resulted in a sharp curtailment of tax-exempt issuance in May through period end. However, from a historical perspective, total new issuance for the 12 months ended October 31, 2013 remained relatively strong at $345 billion (down modestly from the $378 billion issued in the prior 12-month period). A significant portion of new supply during this period (roughly 50%) was attributable to refinancing activity as issuers took advantage of lower interest rates to reduce their borrowing costs. Total new supply was also supported by recent activity in the taxable market, where taxable-municipal issuance was up 19% year-over-year.

S&P Municipal Bond Index

Total Returns as of October 31, 2013

  6 months:   (3.63)%

12 months:   (1.69)%

A Closer Look at Yields

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From October 31, 2012 to October 31, 2013, muni yields increased by 122 basis points (“bps”) from 2.82% to 4.04% on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds, while increasing 72 bps from 1.72% to 2.44% on 10-year bonds and rising another 39 bps from 0.67% to 1.06% on 5-year issues (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). Overall, the municipal yield curve remained relatively steep over the 12-month period as the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities widened by 118 bps and the spread between 2- and 10-year maturities widened by 68 bps.

During the same time period, US Treasury rates rose by 78 bps on 30-year and 87 bps on 10-year bonds, while moving up 61 bps in 5-years. Accordingly, tax-exempt municipal bonds underperformed Treasuries on the long end of the yield curve as investors sought to reduce risk later in the period. On the short end of the curve, moderate outperformance versus Treasuries was driven largely by a supply/demand imbalance within the municipal market and a rotation from long-duration assets into short- and intermediate-duration investments. As higher US tax rates began to appear imminent late in 2012, municipal bonds benefited from the increased appeal of tax-exempt investing. The municipal asset class is known for its lower relative volatility and preservation of principal with an emphasis on income as tax rates rise. The municipal market continues to be an attractive avenue for investors seeking yield in today’s environment, particularly as the recent correction has restored value in the market and placed yields at levels not obtainable since early 2011. However, opportunities are not as broad-based as in 2011 and 2012, warranting a more tactical approach going forward.

Financial Conditions of Municipal Issuers Continue to Improve

Following an extended period of nation-wide austerity and de-leveraging as states sought to balance their budgets, 14 consecutive quarters of positive revenue growth coupled with the elimination of more than 750,000 jobs in recent years have put state and local governments in a better financial position. Many local municipalities, however, continue to face increased health care and pension costs passed down from the state level. BlackRock maintains the view that municipal bond defaults will be minimal and remain in the periphery, and that the overall market is fundamentally sound. We continue to recognize that careful credit research, appropriate structure and security selection remain imperative amid uncertainty in this fragile economic environment.

 

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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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging     

 

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

To obtain leverage, the Funds, except MUA, issue Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP Shares”) or Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”) (collectively, “Preferred Shares”). Preferred Shares pay dividends at prevailing short-term interest rates, and the Funds invest the proceeds in long-term municipal bonds. In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of assets to be obtained from leverage, which will be based on short-term interest rates, will normally be lower than the income earned by each Fund on its longer-term portfolio investments. To the extent that the total assets of each Fund (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, each Fund’s shareholders will 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. However, in order to benefit shareholders, the yield curve must be positively sloped; that is, short-term interest rates must be lower than long-term interest rates. If the yield curve becomes negatively sloped, meaning short-term interest rates exceed long-term interest rates, income to shareholders will be lower than if the Funds had not used leverage.

To illustrate these concepts, assume a Fund’s Common Shares capitalization is $100 million and it issues Preferred Shares for an additional $50 million, creating a total value of $150 million available for investment in long-term municipal bonds. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and long-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, the Fund pays dividends on the $50 million of Preferred Shares based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by the Fund with assets received from Preferred Shares issuance earn income based on long-term interest rates. In this case, the dividends paid to holders of Preferred Shares (“Preferred Shareholders”) are significantly lower than the income earned on the Fund’s long-term investments, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.

If short-term interest rates rise, narrowing the differential between short-term and long-term interest rates, the incremental net income pickup will be reduced or eliminated completely. Furthermore, if prevailing short-term interest rates rise above long-term interest rates, the yield curve has a negative slope. In this case, the Fund pays higher short-term interest rates whereas the Fund’s total portfolio earns income based on lower long-term interest rates.

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 redemption value of the Funds’ Preferred Shares and/or debt securities does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Funds’ NAVs positively or negatively in addition to the impact on Fund performance from leverage from Preferred Shares discussed above.

The Funds may also leverage their assets through the use of tender option bond trusts (“TOBs”), as described in Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements. TOB investments generally will provide the Funds with economic benefits in periods of declining short-term interest rates, but expose the Funds to risks during periods of rising short-term interest rates similar to those associated with Preferred Shares issued by the Funds, as described above. Additionally, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into the TOB trust may adversely affect each Fund’s NAV per share.

The use of leverage may enhance opportunities for increased income to the Funds and Common Shareholders, but as described above, it also creates risks as short- or long-term interest rates fluctuate. Leverage also will generally cause greater changes in the Funds’ NAVs, market prices and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. If the income derived from securities purchased with assets received from leverage exceeds the cost of leverage, the Funds’ net income will be greater than if leverage had not been used. Conversely, if the income from the securities purchased is not sufficient to cover the cost of leverage, each Fund’s net income will be less than if leverage had not been used, and therefore the amount available for distribution to Common Shareholders will be reduced. Each Fund 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 a Fund to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit each Fund’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies, such as in the case of certain restrictions imposed by rating agencies that rate the Preferred Shares issued by the Funds. Each Fund will 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.

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Funds are permitted to issue senior securities in the form of equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up to 50% of their total managed assets (each Fund’s total assets less its total accrued liabilities). In addition, each Fund voluntarily limits its economic leverage to 50% of its total managed assets, while each Fund with VRDP Shares or VMTP Shares outstanding limits its economic leverage to 45% of its total managed assets. As of October 31, 2013, the Funds had economic leverage from Preferred Shares and/or TOBs as a percentage of their total managed assets as follows:

 

      Percent of
Economic
Leverage
 

MUA

     13

MEN

     40

MHD

     39

MUH

     38

MUS

     40

MUI

     39

MVT

     41

 

Derivative Financial Instruments     

 

The Funds may invest in various derivative financial instruments, including financial futures contracts, as specified in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements, which may constitute forms of economic leverage. Such derivative financial instruments are used to obtain exposure to a market without owning or taking physical custody of securities or to hedge market, interest rate and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments 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 require a Fund to sell or purchase portfolio investments at inopportune times or for distressed values, may limit the amount of appreciation a Fund can realize on an investment, may result in lower dividends paid to shareholders or may cause a Fund to hold an investment that it might otherwise sell. 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, 2013    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. or BBB or lower by Standard & Poor’s Corporation) 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.

 

Performance      

 

Ÿ  

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2013, the Fund returned (10.75)% based on market price and (6.99)% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper High Yield Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of (12.55)% based on market price and (7.12)% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. 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 performance based on NAV.

 

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As rising interest rates caused municipal bond prices to fall, leverage on the Fund’s assets amplified the negative performance of the Fund during the period. Holdings of bonds rated low-quality investment grade and non-investment grade posted significant losses. The Fund’s modest exposure to Puerto Rico, including Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, also detracted from results as credit spreads on most of Puerto Rico’s debt widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. Modest exposure to tobacco bonds was another notable source of negative performance.

 

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The Fund held unrated and pre-refunded bonds, which experienced less price depreciation than most other sectors of the municipal market. Maintaining a low portfolio duration (sensitivity to interest rate movements) throughout the period also helped to mute the negative impact of heightened interest rate volatility.

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.

 

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, 2013 ($12.08)1

   6.21%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.97%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0625

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.7500

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20134

   13%

 

  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 TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to TOBs, 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.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              
           
        10/31/13        4/30/13        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 12.08         $ 13.96           (13.47 )%     $ 14.00         $ 11.24   

Net Asset Value

     $ 12.95         $ 14.36           (9.82 )%     $ 14.39         $ 12.53   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments
Sector Allocation    10/31/13     4/30/13  

Health

     24     25

Transportation

     19        21   

County/City/Special District/School District

     16        15   

Corporate

     13        14   

Utilities

     12        12   

Education

     7        5   

Tobacco

     5        4   

State

     3        4   

Housing

     1          
Credit Quality Allocation1   

10/31/13

    4/30/13  

AAA/Aaa

     4     1

AA/Aa

     16        20   

A

     7        11   

BBB/Baa

     25        28   

BB/Ba

     7        4   

B

     7        7   

CCC/Caa

     1        1   

Not Rated2

     33        28   

 

  1   

Using the higher of Standard & Poor’s (“S&P’s”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) ratings.

 

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2013 and April 30, 2013, the market value of these securities was $31,231,049, representing 6%, and $22,305,427, representing 4%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3        

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     10

2014

     7   

2015

     4   

2016

     1   

2017

     4   

 

  3   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2013    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.

 

Performance      
Ÿ  

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2013, the Fund returned (14.53)% based on market price and (7.93)% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of (13.60)% based on market price and (9.18)% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund moved from a premium to NAV to a discount by period end, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

 

Ÿ  

As tax-exempt municipal rates increased over the six-month period, the Fund’s duration exposure (sensitivity to interest rate movements) had a negative impact on performance. (Bond prices fall when rates rise.) Exposure to the long-end of the yield curve was detrimental as rates increased more in the long-end than in the short-end of the curve. The Fund’s exposure to Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Bonds also detracted from results as credit spreads on most of Puerto Rico’s debt widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. Leverage on the Fund’s assets amplified the negative effect of rising rates on the Fund’s performance.

 

Ÿ  

Short positions in US Treasury futures contracts, as a hedge against rising interest rates, had a positive impact on the Fund’s performance for the period.

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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MEN

Initial Offering Date

   March 2, 1989

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2013 ($10.46)1

   6.94%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   12.26%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0605

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.7260

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20134

   40%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal 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 TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, 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.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              
           
        10/31/13        4/30/13        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 10.46         $ 12.65           (17.31 )%     $ 13.25         $ 10.01   

Net Asset Value

     $ 11.25         $ 12.63           (10.93 )%     $ 12.67         $ 10.68   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments
Sector Allocation    10/31/13     4/30/13  

Transportation

     24     24

County/City/Special District/School District

     23        22   

State

     20        20   

Utilities

     14        14   

Health

     8        9   

Education

     7        7   

Housing

     2        2   

Corporate

     2        2   
Credit Quality Allocation1    10/31/13     4/30/13  

AAA/Aaa

     9     14

AA/Aa

     55        57   

A

     28        25   

BBB/Baa

     3        3   

B

     1        1   

Not Rated2

     4          

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2013, the market value of these securities was $16,899,176, representing 3% of the Fund's long-term investments.

   
Call/Maturity Schedule2        

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     1

2014

     8   

2015

     6   

2016

     3   

2017

     9   

 

  2   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2013    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.

 

Performance

 

Ÿ  

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2013, the Fund returned (13.08)% based on market price and (10.06)% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of (13.60)% based on market price and (9.18)% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund moved from a premium to NAV to a discount by period end, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

 

Ÿ  

As tax-exempt municipal rates increased over the six-month period, the Fund’s duration exposure (sensitivity to interest rate movements) had a negative impact on performance. (Bond prices fall when rates rise.) Exposure to bonds with long maturities was detrimental as rates increased more in the long-end than in the short-end of the curve. Leverage on the Fund’s assets amplified the negative effect of rising rates on the Fund’s performance. Holdings of bonds rated low-quality investment grade and non-investment grade posted significant losses. The Fund’s modest exposure to Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Bonds also detracted from results as credit spreads on most of Puerto Rico’s debt widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. Modest exposure to tobacco bonds was another notable source of negative performance.

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.

 

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE

   MHD

Initial Offering Date

   May 2, 1997

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2013 ($15.27)1

   7.19%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   12.70%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0915

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $1.0980

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20134

   39%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal 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 monthly distribution per common share, declared on December 2, 2013, was decreased to $0.0885 per share. The yield on closing market price, current monthly distribution per common share and current annualized distribution per common share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future.

 

  4   

Represents VMTP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOBs, 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.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              
           
        10/31/13        4/30/13        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 15.27         $ 18.20           (16.10 )%     $ 18.21         $ 14.26   

Net Asset Value

     $ 15.73         $ 18.12           (13.19 )%     $ 18.17         $ 14.84   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments
Sector Allocation    10/31/13     4/30/13  

Transportation

     23     22

Health

     21        21   

County/City/Special District/School District

     13        13   

State

     12        13   

Utilities.

     12        12   

Education

     9        9   

Corporate.

     7        7   

Tobacco.

     2        1   

Housing

     1        2   
Credit Quality Allocation1    10/31/13     4/30/13  

AAA/Aaa

     8     9

AA/Aa

     42        42   

A

     28        29   

BBB/Baa

     9        9   

BB/Ba

     3        1   

B

     3        3   

CCC/Caa

     1          

Not Rated2

     6        7   

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

 

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2013 and April 30, 2013, the market value of these securities was $4,040,441, representing 1%, and $7,320,539, representing 2%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3        

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     3

2014

     5   

2015

     3   

2016

     3   

2017

     5   

 

  3   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2013    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.

 

Performance      

 

Ÿ  

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2013, the Fund returned (13.43)% based on market price and (9.76)% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of (13.60)% based on market price and (9.18)% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. 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 performance based on NAV.

 

Ÿ  

As tax-exempt municipal rates increased over the six-month period, the Fund’s duration exposure (sensitivity to interest rate movements) had a negative impact on performance. (Bond prices fall when rates rise.) Exposure to bonds with long maturities was detrimental as rates increased more in the long-end than in the short-end of the curve. Leverage on the Fund’s assets amplified the negative effect of rising rates on the Fund’s performance. Holdings of bonds rated low-quality investment grade and non-investment grade posted significant losses. The Fund’s modest exposure to Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Bonds also detracted from results as credit spreads on most of Puerto Rico’s debt widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. Modest exposure to tobacco bonds was another notable source of negative performance.

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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MUH

Initial Offering Date

   February 27, 1998

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2013 ($14.00)1

   7.11%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   12.56%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.083

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.996

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20134

   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 TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOBs, 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.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              
           
        10/31/13        4/30/13        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 14.00         $ 16.75           (16.42 )%     $ 16.87         $ 13.08   

Net Asset Value

     $ 14.75         $ 16.93           (12.88 )%     $ 16.98         $ 13.93   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments
Sector Allocation    10/31/13     4/30/13  

Health

     21     20

Transportation

     20        21   

County/City/Special District/School District

     17        17   

State

     14        15   

Utilities

     10        10   

Education

     9        8   

Corporate

     6        7   

Tobacco

     2        1   

Housing

     1        1   
Credit Quality Allocation1    10/31/13     4/30/13  

AAA/Aaa

     8     9

AA/Aa

     48        48   

A

     25        26   

BBB/Baa

     8        8   

BB/Ba

     2          

B

     2        2   

CCC/Caa

     1        1   

Not Rated2

     6        6   

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

 

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2013 and April 30, 2013, the market value of these securities was $6,279,308, and $7,446,854, each representing 2%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3        

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     3

2014

     5   

2015

     2   

2016

     4   

2017

     6   

 

  3   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2013    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.

 

Performance      
Ÿ  

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2013, the Fund returned (15.66)% based on market price and (9.91)% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of (13.60)% based on market price and (9.18)% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. 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 performance based on NAV.

 

Ÿ  

The Fund’s longer duration holdings (those with greater sensitivity to interest rate movements) had a negative impact on performance as the municipal yield curve began to steepen in 2013 (i.e., rates on longer-dated bonds rose more than rates on shorter-dated securities). This especially impacted the Fund’s holdings in the water and sewer, utilities, transportation and education sectors. The Fund’s exposure to Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Bonds also detracted from results as credit spreads on most of Puerto Rico’s debt widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. Leverage on the Fund’s assets amplified the negative effect of rising rates on the Fund’s performance for the period.

 

Ÿ  

The Fund benefited from its use of derivatives to hedge against interest rate risk. Specifically, short positions in US Treasury futures contracts enhanced results as interest rates increased during the period. Additionally, the Fund’s holdings in pre-refunded bonds with terms of up to five years added to returns as investors seeking protection amid interest rate volatility moved down the yield curve.

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.

 

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE

   MUS

Initial Offering Date

   May 1, 1998

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2013 ($12.17)1

   6.66%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   11.77%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0675

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8100

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20134

   40%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal 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 TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOBs, 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.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary      
           
        10/31/13        4/30/13        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 12.17         $ 14.92           (18.43 )%     $ 15.08         $ 11.33   

Net Asset Value

     $ 13.34         $ 15.31           (12.87 )%     $ 15.37         $ 12.67   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments
Sector Allocation   

10/31/13

    4/30/13  

Transportation

     32     26

County/City/Special District/School District

     24        27   

Utilities

     20        17   

State

     8        13   

Health

     8        9   

Education

     5        6   

Tobacco

     2        1   

Housing

     1        1   
Credit Quality Allocation1   

10/31/13

    4/30/13  

AAA/Aaa

     5     11

AA/Aa

     59        55   

A

     36        32   

BBB/Baa

            2   

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

   
Call/Maturity Schedule2        

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

       

2014

     3

2015

     5   

2016

     3   

2017

       

 

  2   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2013    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.

 

Performance      

 

Ÿ  

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2013, the Fund returned (11.06)% based on market price and (6.18)% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of (8.41)% based on market price and (5.21)% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. 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 performance based on NAV.

 

Ÿ  

As tax-exempt municipal rates increased over the six-month period, the Fund’s duration exposure (sensitivity to interest rate movements) had a negative impact on performance. (Bond prices fall when rates rise.) Concentrated exposure on the long-end of the yield curve within the Fund’s intermediate duration mandate was detrimental as rates increased more in the long-end than in the short-end of the curve. Leverage on the Fund’s assets amplified the negative effect of rising rates on the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s limited exposure to Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Bonds also detracted from results as credit spreads on most of Puerto Rico’s debt widened materially during the period due to their deteriorating quality amid a weak local economy. The Fund’s fully invested posture contributed to its longer duration and consequently, had a negative impact on returns for the period.

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.

 

Fund Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   MUI

Initial Offering Date

   August 1, 2003

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2013 ($13.91)1

   6.17%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.90%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0715

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8580

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20134

   39%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal 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 TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOBs, 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.

 

                
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     BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary      
           
       

10/31/13

       4/30/13        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 13.91         $ 16.12           (13.71 )%     $ 16.20         $ 13.36   

Net Asset Value

     $ 15.11         $ 16.60           (8.98 )%     $ 16.64         $ 14.33   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments
Sector Allocation   

10/31/13

    4/30/13  

County/City/Special District/School District

     21     26

Transportation

     19        13   

State

     17        18   

Health

     13        12   

Education

     11        10   

Corporate

     8        8   

Utilities

     7        8   

Housing

     2        2   

Tobacco

     2        3   
Credit Quality Allocation1   

10/31/13

    4/30/13  

AAA/Aaa

     5     4

AA/Aa

     52        53   

A

     31        29   

BBB/Baa

     6        6   

BB/Ba

     1        1   

B

     2        2   

Not Rated2

     3        5   

 

1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

 

2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2013 and April 30, 2013, the market value of these securities was $4,611,604, representing less than 1%, and $8,944,363, representing 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investment.

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3        

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     3

2014

     4   

2015

     3   

2016

     5   

2017

     5   

 

  3   

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

 

                
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Fund Summary as of October 31, 2013    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.

 

Performance

 

Ÿ  

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2013, the Fund returned (10.31)% based on market price and (9.90)% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of (13.60)% based on market price and (9.18)% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. 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. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

 

Ÿ  

As tax-exempt municipal rates increased over the six-month period, the Fund’s duration exposure (sensitivity to interest rate movements) had a negative impact on performance. (Bond prices fall when rates rise.) Exposure to bonds with long maturities was detrimental as rates increased more in the long-end than in the short-end of the curve. Leverage on the Fund’s assets amplified the negative effect of rising rates on the Fund’s performance. Holdings of bonds rated low-quality investment grade and non-investment grade posted significant losses. The Fund’s modest exposure to Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Bonds also detracted from results as credit spreads on most of Puerto Rico’s debt widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. Modest exposure to tobacco bonds was another notable source of negative performance.

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.

 

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE

   MVT

Initial Offering Date

   March 29, 1993

Yield on Closing Market Price as of October 31, 2013 ($14.96)1

   7.30%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   12.90%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.091

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $1.092

Economic Leverage as of October 31, 20134

   41%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal 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 monthly distribution per common share, declared on December 2, 2013, was decreased to $0.0885 per share. The yield on closing market price, current monthly distribution per common share and current annualized distribution per common share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future.

 

  4   

Represents VMTP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOBs, 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.

 

                
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     BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary      
           
        10/31/13        4/30/13        Change      High        Low  

Market Price

     $ 14.96         $ 17.31           (13.58 )%     $ 17.34         $ 13.53   

Net Asset Value

     $ 14.49         $ 16.69           (13.18 )%     $ 16.74         $ 13.70   

 

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

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments
Sector Allocation    10/31/13     4/30/13  

Transportation

     21     22

Health

     20        20   

County/City/Special District/School District

     16        11   

State

     13        15   

Utilities

     12        11   

Education

     7        7   

Corporate

     7        10   

Housing

     2        2   

Tobacco

     2        2   
Credit Quality Allocation1    10/31/13     4/30/13  

AAA/Aaa

     8     9

AA/Aa

     45        46   

A

     27        25   

BBB/Baa

     9        10   

BB/Ba

     3        1   

B

     3        2   

Not Rated2

     5        7   

 

  1   

Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

 

  2   

The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of October 31, 2013 and April 30, 2013 the market value of these securities was $3,949,356 and $6,940,695, each representing 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3        

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

  

2013

     5

2014

     3   

2015

     1   

2016

     3   

2017

     8   

 

  3   

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

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 1.4%

  

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

   $ 2,165      $ 2,410,468   

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

    

5.25%, 1/01/17

     895        892,252   

5.25%, 1/01/19

     2,000        1,985,760   

5.50%, 1/01/21

     1,215        1,209,083   
    

 

 

 
               6,497,563   

Alaska — 1.2%

  

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

    

4.63%, 6/01/23

     1,610        1,512,933   

5.00%, 6/01/32

     1,500        1,139,490   

5.00%, 6/01/46

     4,000        2,751,720   
    

 

 

 
               5,404,143   

Arizona — 1.9%

  

Maricopa County IDA, RB, Arizona Charter School Project, Series A, 6.63%, 7/01/20

     865        781,156   

Phoenix IDA Arizona, ERB, Great Hearts Academies — Veritas Project:

    

6.30%, 7/01/42

     500        475,580   

6.40%, 7/01/47

     425        404,082   

Phoenix IDA Arizona, Refunding RB, America West Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 6.30%, 4/01/23

     5,750        5,661,622   

Show Low Improvement District, Special Assessment Bonds, District No. 5, 6.38%, 1/01/15

     235        236,015   

University Medical Center Corp. Arizona, RB:

    

6.25%, 7/01/29

     820        885,485   

6.50%, 7/01/39

     500        538,100   
    

 

 

 
               8,982,040   

California — 5.0%

  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB:

    

Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/37 (a)

     1,065        939,777   

San Diego County Water Authority Desalination Project Pipeline, 5.00%, 11/21/45

     1,270        1,127,836   

California School Finance Authority, RB:

    

6.65%, 7/01/33

     435        434,522   

6.90%, 7/01/43

     975        970,115   

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

     1,570        1,572,967   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

California (concluded)

  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB:

    

American Baptist Homes of the West, 6.25%, 10/01/39

   $ 2,175      $ 2,245,252   

Eskaton Properties, Inc., 5.25%, 11/15/34

     1,595        1,522,667   

City of Fontana California, Refunding RB, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District No. 22-Sierra, Series H, 6.00%, 9/01/34

     2,320        2,329,860   

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

    

6.50%, 5/01/36

     900        1,023,939   

6.50%, 5/01/42

     2,220        2,516,592   

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

     2,885        2,862,526   

San Marcos County Unified School District, GO, CAB, Election of 2010, Series B (b):

    

5.64%, 8/01/40

     5,000        1,129,300   

5.78%, 8/01/51

     12,050        1,402,620   

State of California, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 11/01/43 (c)

     3,080        3,155,522   
    

 

 

 
               23,233,495   

Colorado — 1.8%

  

Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District, GO, Series A, 5.63%, 12/01/38

     1,225        1,242,346   

Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1 Colorado, Tax Allocation Bonds, Public Improvement Fee, Tax Increment, 8.00%, 6/01/14 (d)

     4,850        5,117,720   

Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1 Colorado, Refunding, Tax Allocation Bonds, Public Improvement Fee, Tax Increment, 5.00%, 12/01/40

     575        529,270   

Regional Transportation District, RB, 6.00%, 1/15/34

     1,500        1,558,470   
    

 

 

 
               8,447,806   

Connecticut — 0.3%

  

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

     1,370        1,369,918   

Delaware — 1.0%

    

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

     1,000        1,028,430   

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

     3,625        3,437,225   
    

 

 

 
               4,465,655   

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

 

To simplify the listings of portfolio holdings in the Schedules of Investments, the names and descriptions of many of the securities have been abbreviated according to the following list:      AGC    Assured Guaranty Corp.    HRB    Housing Revenue Bonds
     AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.    HUD    Department of Housing and Urban Development
     AMBAC    American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.    IDA    Industrial Development Authority
     AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to)    IDB    Industrial Development Board
     ARB    Airport Revenue Bonds    ISD    Independent School District
     BARB    Building Aid Revenue Bonds    LRB    Lease Revenue Bonds
     BHAC    Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.    M/F    Multi-Family
    

CAB

  

Capital Appreciation Bonds

   MRB    Mortgage Revenue Bonds
    

COP

  

Certificates of Participation

   NPFGC    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
    

EDA

  

Economic Development Authority

   PSF-GTD    Permanent School Fund Guaranteed
    

EDC

  

Economic Development Corp.

   Q-SBLF    Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
    

ERB

  

Education Revenue Bonds

   Radian    Radian Financial Guaranty
    

GARB

  

General Airport Revenue Bonds

   RB    Revenue Bonds
    

GO

  

General Obligation Bonds

   SBPA    Stand-by Bond Purchase Agreements
    

HDA

  

Housing Development Authority

   S/F    Single-Family
    

HFA

  

Housing Finance Agency

   Syncora    Syncora Guarantee
           VRDN    Variable Rate Demand Notes

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

District of Columbia — 0.9%

  

District of Columbia, RB, Methodist Home District of Columbia, Series A:

    

7.38%, 1/01/30

   $ 1,665      $ 1,633,248   

7.50%, 1/01/39

     1,615        1,563,401   

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

     1,055        1,092,347   
    

 

 

 
               4,288,996   

Florida — 10.8%

  

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

     4,165        3,517,717   

County of Hillsborough Florida IDA, RB, National Gypsum Co., AMT:

    

Series A, 7.13%, 4/01/30

     3,000        3,008,490   

Series B, 7.13%, 4/01/30

     1,560        1,560,702   

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

     4,165        3,552,120   

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

     455        456,087   

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

     4,500        4,074,390   

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

     905        970,504   

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

     1,485        1,704,765   

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien, Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/40

     4,550        5,003,134   

Midtown Miami Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, Series A:

    

6.00%, 5/01/24

     1,165        1,168,402   

6.25%, 5/01/37

     4,605        4,605,875   

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

     3,500        3,538,535   

Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority, RB, 6.25%, 7/01/28 (e)(f)

     4,832        1,980,768   

Sarasota County Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Village On The Isle Project, 5.50%, 1/01/27

     955        978,092   

Sumter Landing Community Development District Florida, RB, Sub-Series B, 5.70%, 10/01/38

     3,770        3,096,678   

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

     1,300        1,300,468   

Tolomato Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds:

    

CAB, Series A-2, 0.00%, 5/01/39 (g)

     250        184,108   

CAB, Series A-3, 0.00%, 5/01/40 (g)

     585        351,222   

CAB, Series A-4, 0.00%, 5/01/40 (g)

     305        135,603   

Series A-1, 6.65%, 5/01/40

     910        890,717   

Tolomato Community Development District (e)(f):

    

Series 1, 6.65%, 5/01/40

     50        48,678   

Series 2, 6.65%, 5/01/40

     2,110        1,167,463   

Series 3, 6.65%, 5/01/40

     710        7   

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

    

6.75%, 5/01/31

     1,810        1,991,833   

7.00%, 5/01/41

     2,950        3,253,231   

5.50%, 5/01/42

     1,330        1,327,912   
    

 

 

 
               49,867,501   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Georgia — 2.2%

  

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

   $ 1,035      $ 1,035,124   

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

     2,755        2,755,551   

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

     3,365        3,919,552   

County of DeKalb Georgia Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, DeKalb Medical Center, Inc. Project, 6.13%, 9/01/40

     1,000        1,008,220   

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

    

6.38%, 11/15/29

     700        751,128   

6.63%, 11/15/39

     880        938,159   
    

 

 

 
               10,407,734   

Guam — 0.7%

  

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Wastewater System, 6.00%, 7/01/25

     1,265        1,278,232   

Territory of Guam, GO, Series A:

    

6.00%, 11/15/19

     615        637,306   

7.00%, 11/15/39

     1,115        1,174,206   
    

 

 

 
               3,089,744   

Illinois — 5.7%

  

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB, American Airlines, Inc. Project, 5.50%, 12/01/30 (e)(f)

     7,000        7,909,930   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

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

     1,214        12   

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

     3,129        31   

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

     4,000        4,036,440   

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

     2,395        2,151,501   

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

     1,175        1,120,797   

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

     4,170        4,309,945   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Refunding RB, CAB, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (AGM), 6.10%, 6/15/46 (b)

     9,860        1,388,584   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     1,400        1,539,454   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     710        761,262   

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

     1,800        1,816,038   

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

     1,465        1,408,436   
    

 

 

 
               26,442,430   

Indiana — 0.4%

  

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

    

5.00%, 7/01/44

     470        419,437   

5.00%, 7/01/48

     1,555        1,369,940   
    

 

 

 
               1,789,377   

Iowa — 3.1%

  

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project, 5.00%, 12/01/19

     1,675        1,623,711   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Iowa (concluded)

  

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB (concluded):

    

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

   $ 4,090      $ 3,909,590   

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

     2,190        1,999,098   

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

     1,355        1,148,444   

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

     2,115        1,794,831   

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Refunding RB, Series C, 5.38%, 6/01/38

     4,900        3,760,897   
    

 

 

 
               14,236,571   

Louisiana — 2.8%

  

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

     5,000        5,326,750   

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

     1,855        1,987,707   

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

     5,570        5,464,225   
    

 

 

 
               12,778,682   

Maine — 0.7%

  

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

     2,955        3,109,665   

Maryland — 2.5%

  

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

     2,840        2,852,865   

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

     3,615        3,660,766   

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

     4,785        4,978,984   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Washington Christian Academy, 5.50%, 7/01/38 (e)(f)

     1,000        300,010   
    

 

 

 
               11,792,625   

Massachusetts — 1.0%

  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB, Series A:

    

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

     1,025        1,111,520   

North Hill Communities Issue, 6.50%, 11/15/43

     2,020        1,915,647   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB:

    

Eastern Nazarene College, 5.63%, 4/01/19

     30        30,005   

Eastern Nazarene College, 5.63%, 4/01/29

     80        80,003   

Tufts Medical Center, Series I, 6.75%, 1/01/36

     1,490        1,665,269   
    

 

 

 
               4,802,444   

Michigan — 2.8%

  

City of Detroit Michigan, GO, Taxable Capital Improvement Limited Tax (e)(f):

    

Series A-1, 5.00%, 4/01/16

     650        207,987   

Series A-2, 8.00%, 4/01/14

     3,185        1,019,136   

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,610        1,459,063   

5.25%, 7/01/39

     2,785        2,560,696   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Michigan (concluded)

  

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital, 8.25%, 9/01/39

   $ 6,310      $ 7,590,173   
    

 

 

 
               12,837,055   

Minnesota — 0.4%

  

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A, 6.75%, 11/15/32

     1,785        2,059,408   

Missouri — 0.6%

  

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

     2,315        2,570,136   

New Jersey — 4.9%

  

New Jersey EDA, RB:

    

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

     2,250        2,382,930   

Patterson Charter School for Science and Technology, Inc. Project, Series A, 6.10%, 7/01/44

     1,085        1,092,139   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Newark Airport Marriott Hotel, 7.00%, 10/01/14

     4,000        4,034,800   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, University of Medicine & Dentistry, Series B, 7.50%, 6/01/19 (d)

     3,575        4,726,507   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Barnabas Health, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/37

     2,650        2,727,009   

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

     4,090        4,127,792   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, CAB, Transportation System, Series C (AMBAC), 5.81%, 12/15/35 (b)

     6,210        1,749,233   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series 1A, 4.63%, 6/01/26

     2,000        1,719,600   
    

 

 

 
               22,560,010   

New Mexico — 0.5%

  

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

     2,970        2,531,480   

New York — 4.9%

    

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, RB, NRG Dunkirk Power Project, 5.88%, 4/01/42

     3,695        3,749,538   

City of New York New York IDA, RB, British Airways PLC Project, AMT, 7.63%, 12/01/32

     4,130        4,149,411   

City of Yonkers New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Sarah Lawrence College Project, Series A, 6.00%, 6/01/41

     2,090        2,209,360   

County of Dutchess New York IDA, Refunding RB, St. Francis Hospital, Series A, 7.50%, 3/01/29

     1,400        1,416,520   

County of Dutchess New York IDA, RB, St. Francis Hospital, Series B, 7.50%, 3/01/29

     1,000        1,011,800   

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

     2,000        2,346,520   

New York City IDA, RB:

    

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

     1,765        1,928,951   

Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series C-1, 6.50%, 7/01/24

     610        585,021   

Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series C-1, 6.63%, 7/01/29

     1,100        1,020,019   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Second Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

     1,270        1,345,400   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New York (concluded)

    

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

   $ 1,835      $ 1,617,314   

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        1,445,538   
    

 

 

 
               22,825,392   

North Carolina — 1.6%

  

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

    

Deerfield Project, 6.13%, 11/01/38

     4,565        4,694,281   

Whitestone Project, 7.75%, 3/01/31

     1,000        1,067,370   

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

     1,420        1,498,370   
    

 

 

 
               7,260,021   

North Dakota — 0.5%

  

City of Williston North Dakota, RB, 7.75%, 9/01/38

     2,155        2,105,974   

Ohio — 2.7%

    

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

    

5.75%, 6/01/34

     6,745        5,253,006   

6.00%, 6/01/42

     3,040        2,374,392   

State of Ohio, RB, Ford Motor Co. Project, AMT, 5.75%, 4/01/35

     4,880        4,925,238   
    

 

 

 
               12,552,636   

Oklahoma — 0.3%

  

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

     1,305        1,269,726   

Pennsylvania — 5.3%

    

Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 5/01/35

     1,815        1,677,713   

5.00%, 5/01/42

     4,170        3,728,856   

County of Cumberland Pennsylvania Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, Diakon Lutheran, 6.38%, 1/01/39

     6,165        6,503,274   

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

     1,160        1,173,862   

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

     2,805        2,420,406   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, National Gypsum Co., Series A, AMT, 6.25%, 11/01/27

     1,250        1,227,175   

Philadelphia IDA, RB, Commercial Development, AMT, 7.75%, 12/01/17

     8,000        8,004,560   
    

 

 

 
               24,735,846   

Puerto Rico — 0.1%

  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB, CAB, First Sub-Series C, 7.85%, 8/01/38 (b)

     4,445        661,060   

Rhode Island — 0.7%

    

Central Falls Detention Facility Corp., Refunding RB, 7.25%, 7/15/35

     4,225        3,179,101   

Texas — 14.4%

    

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

     5,040        5,276,527   

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

     5,080        76,149   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas (continued)

    

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

CAB, 5.79%, 1/01/28 (b)

   $ 1,000      $ 445,780   

CAB, 5.86%, 1/01/29 (b)

     2,000        832,360   

CAB, 5.95%, 1/01/30 (b)

     1,170        453,200   

CAB, 6.04%, 1/01/31 (b)

     2,000        719,740   

CAB, 6.11%, 1/01/32 (b)

     3,500        1,172,325   

CAB, 6.18%, 1/01/33 (b)

     3,690        1,149,177   

CAB, 6.23%, 1/01/34 (b)

     4,000        1,160,760   

Senior Lien, 5.75%, 1/01/25

     675        716,965   

Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     2,210        2,259,637   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     105        101,845   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     375        340,133   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     330        284,978   

City of Houston Texas, RB, Special Facilities Continental Airlines Inc., AMT:

    

Series A, 6.63%, 7/15/38

     2,890        2,892,196   

Series E, 6.75%, 7/01/21

     4,550        4,549,408   

City of Houston Texas Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Cosmos Foundation, Inc., Series A, 6.88%, 5/15/41

     595        661,110   

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

    

5.50%, 8/15/31

     955        966,976   

5.75%, 8/15/41

     720        728,935   

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Uplift Education, Series A, 4.40%, 12/01/47

     810        613,340   

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

     2,090        2,323,119   

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/43 (c)

     1,540        1,506,413   

Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp., Refunding RB, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Series B (d):

    

7.13%, 12/01/18

     1,500        1,941,975   

7.25%, 12/01/18

     1,110        1,443,899   

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Refunding RB, CAB, Senior Lien, Series A (NPFGC), 6.46%, 11/15/38 (b)

     10,000        2,035,300   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Kipp, Inc., Series A, 6.38%, 8/15/44

     860        916,055   

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., RB:

    

5.88%, 4/01/36

     1,210        1,178,346   

6.00%, 4/01/45

     1,845        1,781,753   

North Texas Education Finance Corp., ERB, Uplift Education, Series A:

    

5.13%, 12/01/42

     745        689,430   

5.25%, 12/01/47

     1,600        1,492,208   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, CAB, Special Project System, Series B, 6.04%, 9/01/37 (b)

     2,110        510,915   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, Second Tier System, Series F, 6.13%, 1/01/31

     4,425        4,730,104   

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

    

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

     2,895        2,781,400   

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

     900        755,784   

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

    

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

     1,745        1,860,519   

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

     4,200        4,229,358   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas (concluded)

    

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

    

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

   $ 4,455      $ 4,862,187   

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

     3,000        3,237,330   

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

     3,080        2,984,397   
    

 

 

 
               66,662,033   

Utah — 0.6%

  

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

     2,950        3,011,272   

Vermont — 0.2%

  

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

     770        716,808   

Virginia — 3.3%

  

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, Refunding RB:

    

Goodwin House, Inc., 5.13%, 10/01/42

     2,500        2,505,600   

Vinson Hall LLC, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/42

     1,330        1,149,612   

Vinson Hall LLC, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/47

     1,735        1,478,827   

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

    

6.63%, 3/01/26

     1,485        1,626,729   

6.88%, 3/01/36

     1,300        1,435,408   

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

     6,805        7,045,965   
    

 

 

 
               15,242,141   

Washington — 0.6%

  

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

     1,495        1,391,008   

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

     1,455        1,464,676   
    

 

 

 
               2,855,684   

Wisconsin — 0.3%

  

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

    

7.25%, 9/15/29

     425        453,717   

7.63%, 9/15/39

     855        917,373   
    

 

 

 
               1,371,090   
Total Municipal Bonds — 88.1%              408,013,262   
    
                  
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

     11,475        11,522,506   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (i)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

District of Columbia — 1.6%

    

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/35 (j)

   $ 6,679      $ 7,472,074   

Florida — 3.4%

    

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

     15,000        15,701,250   

Illinois — 3.1%

    

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

     6,510        6,524,127   

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

     7,180        7,690,498   
    

 

 

 
               14,214,625   

New York — 13.5%

    

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

     4,520        4,787,609   

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

    

Fiscal 2011, Series HH, 5.00%, 6/15/31 (j)

     8,609        9,227,811   

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

     14,180        14,724,654   

Series EE, 5.50%, 6/15/43

     7,605        8,159,404   

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

     18,105        18,894,197   

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

     6,600        7,045,698   
    

 

 

 
               62,839,373   

Washington — 1.8%

    

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

     7,966        8,324,737   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 25.9%
             120,074,565   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $531,784,907) — 114.0%
        528,087,827   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.03% (k)(l)

     1,850,232        1,850,232   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $1,850,232) — 0.4%
        1,850,232   
Total Investments (Cost — $533,635,139) — 114.4%        529,938,059   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.0%        4,471,566   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (15.4)%

   

    (71,156,429
    

 

 

 
Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 463,253,196   
    

 

 

 

 

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)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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(c)   When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:

 

Counterparty      Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Branch Banking & Trust Corp.      $ 1,506,413         $ 10,256   

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

     $ 3,155,522         $ 49,034   

 

(d)   US 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.

 

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

 

(f)   Non-income producing security.

 

(g)   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 report date.

 

(h)   Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.

 

(i)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB. In exchange the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These bonds serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(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. In the case of a shortfall, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire from January 1, 2015 to November 15, 2019 is $21,570,046.

 

(k)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2013
      

Net

Activity

       Shares Held
at October 31,
2013
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       9,209,652           (7,359,420        1,850,232         $ 590   

 

(l)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

Financial futures contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Contracts
Sold
    Issue   Exchange   Expiration  

Notional

Value

    Unrealized
Depreciation
 
  (142   10-Year US Treasury Note   Chicago Board of Trade   December 2013   $ 18,085,031      $ (11,249

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

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)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the 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.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure 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 investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 528,087,827                   $ 528,087,827   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 1,850,232                               1,850,232   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,850,232         $ 528,087,827                   $ 529,938,059   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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

                

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments1                 

Liabilities:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ (11,249                          $ (11,249

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

     

Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:    
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 252,000                             $ 252,000   

Liabilities:

                

TOB trust certificates

            $ (71,143,448                  (71,143,448
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 252,000         $ (71,143,448                $ (70,891,448
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended October 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 1.7%

    

Birmingham Water Works Board, RB, Series B,
5.00%, 1/01/38

   $ 1,000      $ 1,015,371   

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Series A:

    

5.50%, 1/01/22

     2,750        2,736,195   

4.75%, 1/01/25

     2,200        2,045,956   
    

 

 

 
               5,797,522   

Alaska — 1.2%

    

Alaska Housing Finance Corp., RB, General Housing, Series B (NPFGC), 5.25%, 12/01/30

     400        426,236   

Alaska Housing Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 4.13%, 12/01/37

     1,065        1,001,377   

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

     990        1,041,817   

Borough of Matanuska-Susitna Alaska, RB, Goose Creek Correctional Center (AGC), 6.00%, 9/01/28

     1,200        1,397,568   
    

 

 

 
               3,866,998   

Arizona — 1.6%

    

Greater Arizona Development Authority, RB,
Series B (NPFGC), 5.00%, 8/01/35

     1,300        1,325,935   

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

    

5.00%, 10/01/27

     3,250        3,461,023   

5.00%, 10/01/29

     400        420,016   
    

 

 

 
               5,206,974   

California — 19.2%

    

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

    

5.40%, 10/01/24

     10,185        10,912,209   

5.45%, 10/01/25

     3,700        3,947,160   

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

     5,000        5,865,850   

Cabrillo Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2004, Series B (NPFGC), 5.90%, 8/01/37 (a)

     2,400        603,912   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

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

     550        611,441   

Sutter Health, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/52

     1,420        1,370,442   

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

     1,200        1,365,480   

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

     1,090        1,102,426   

California State Public Works Board, LRB, Various Judicial Council Projects, Series A,
5.00%, 3/01/38

     710        716,276   

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

     1,480        1,491,056   

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

     1,420        1,502,289   

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

     850        900,975   

County of Orange California Sanitation District, COP, Series B (AGM):

    

5.00%, 2/01/30

     1,500        1,595,670   

5.00%, 2/01/31

     900        955,755   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 8/01/32

     1,300        1,371,487   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

California (concluded)

    

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

   $ 2,500      $ 1,190,275   

Poway Unified School District, GO, Refunding, CAB, School Facilities Improvement, Election of 2007, Series B, 5.76%, 8/01/36 (a)

     3,750        1,030,312   

Rio Hondo Community College District California, GO, CAB, Election of 2004, Series C,
5.59%, 8/01/38 (a)

     5,000        1,277,500   

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

    

5.69%, 8/01/31

     2,145        792,127   

5.79%, 8/01/32

     2,680        918,945   

San Diego Unified School District California, GO, CAB, Election of 2008, Series C, 5.66%, 7/01/38 (a)

     1,600        403,840   

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

    

4.92%, 7/01/30

     5,000        2,224,100   

5.08%, 7/01/31

     1,280        527,616   

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

     2,175        2,497,465   

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

    

5.00%, 8/01/34

     700        737,618   

5.00%, 8/01/38

     600        623,382   

San Mateo County Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2001, Series C (NPFGC), 4.51%, 9/01/30 (a)

     12,740        6,013,407   

State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purpose:

    

5.00%, 2/01/38

     2,500        2,569,550   

5.00%, 10/01/41

     1,000        1,022,260   

State of California, GO, Various Purposes,
5.00%, 4/01/42

     1,000        1,022,710   

Walnut Valley Unified School District, GO, CAB, Election of 2007, Series B, 5.76%, 8/01/36 (a)

     5,500        1,511,455   

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

     5,035        5,328,591   
    

 

 

 
               64,003,581   

Colorado — 0.6%

    

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

     2,000        2,123,820   

District of Columbia — 1.7%

    

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

     5,480        5,506,194   

Florida — 10.6%

    

City of Jacksonville Florida Transportation, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     280        297,578   

Collier County School Board, COP (AGM),
5.00%, 2/15/23

     3,000        3,248,760   

County of Broward Florida Water & Sewer Utility, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/34

     850        918,901   

County of Duval Florida School Board, COP, Master Lease Program (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/33

     2,625        2,714,932   

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

    

5.63%, 10/01/26

     960        1,047,514   

5.38%, 10/01/32

     3,160        3,240,548   

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

     1,400        1,550,038   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Seaport:

    

Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/38

     2,025        2,216,545   

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

     640        684,877   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Florida (concluded)

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Seaport (concluded):

    

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

   $ 415      $ 443,432   

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

     660        689,033   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, Refunding RB, Subordinate Special Obligation, Series B, 5.00%, 10/01/37

     710        725,861   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Miami International Airport, Series A, AMT (AGC), 5.00%, 10/01/40

     4,900        4,878,244   

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

     2,000        2,084,840   

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

     275        281,600   

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

    

5.13%, 6/01/27

     2,000        2,175,520   

5.38%, 10/01/29

     1,050        1,153,803   

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

     1,450        1,635,354   

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

     4,050        4,303,368   

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

     1,000        1,114,000   
    

 

 

 
               35,404,748   

Georgia — 8.7%

    

City of Atlanta Georgia Department of Aviation, Refunding GARB, Series B (AGM),
5.25%, 1/01/33

     17,355        17,741,496   

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

     1,150        1,203,866   

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

     7,475        10,015,453   
    

 

 

 
               28,960,815   

Illinois — 22.4%

    

Chicago Transit Authority, RB, Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/36

     595        610,333   

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

    

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     5,110        5,322,474   

Series B-2, AMT (AGM), 5.75%, 1/01/14 (c)

     5,670        5,721,597   

Series B-2, AMT (Syncora), 6.00%, 1/01/29

     2,500        2,516,025   

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

    

Chicago School Reform Board (NPFGC), 5.50%, 12/01/26

     725        750,476   

(AGM), 5.50%, 12/01/31

     2,875        2,971,744   

City of Chicago Illinois Board of Education, GO, 5.50%, 12/01/39

     2,375        2,342,510   

City of Chicago Illinois Park District, GO, Harbor Facilities, Series C, 5.25%, 1/01/40

     550        558,486   

County of Cook Illinois Forest Preserve District, GO, Series C, 5.00%, 12/15/37

     330        340,478   

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

     285        293,228   

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

    

5.75%, 8/15/34

     650        693,160   

6.00%, 8/15/41

     1,000        1,081,180   

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

     2,170        2,046,831   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Illinois (concluded)

    

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, RB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 2/01/35

   $ 1,000      $ 1,032,410   

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

     17,620        18,596,853   

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

     9,145        9,351,311   

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

    

5.11%, 12/15/26

     5,000        2,579,950   

5.94%, 12/15/33

     9,950        3,064,003   

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

    

4.25%, 6/15/42

     4,000        3,549,560   

CAB (AGM), 6.05%, 6/15/44 (a)

     3,450        556,106   

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

     675        723,735   

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

     7,290        8,546,869   

State of Illinois, GO, Various Purposes:

    

5.50%, 7/01/33

     820        837,195   

5.50%, 7/01/38

     445        446,620   
    

 

 

 
               74,533,134   

Indiana — 1.6%

    

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/40

     890        810,719   

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

     515        459,596   

Wastewater Utility (CWA Authority Project), First Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     1,100        1,138,830   

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, RB, Series B, 5.75%, 1/01/34

     400        403,704   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Refunding RB, Waterworks Project ,Series A (AGC):

    

5.25%, 1/01/29

     600        638,118   

5.50%, 1/01/38

     1,825        1,924,517   
    

 

 

 
               5,375,484   

Iowa — 4.0%

    

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

     5,725        6,103,193   

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

    

5.60%, 12/01/26

     3,320        3,422,024   

5.70%, 12/01/27

     1,510        1,547,221   

5.80%, 12/01/29

     1,020        1,041,757   

5.85%, 12/01/30

     1,060        1,081,815   
    

 

 

 
               13,196,010   

Louisiana — 1.2%

    

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects, Sub-Lien, Series A:

    

5.00%, 2/01/43

     1,420        1,435,620   

4.00%, 2/01/48

     1,420        1,201,320   

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

     1,250        1,382,200   
    

 

 

 
               4,019,140   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Massachusetts — 4.0%

    

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

   $ 1,150      $ 1,149,379   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Series A:

    

Dedicated Sales Tax Revenue, Senior,
5.00%, 5/15/43

     1,280        1,346,406   

(AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/15 (c)

     7,370        7,987,164   

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

     2,700        2,917,296   
    

 

 

 
               13,400,245   

Michigan — 3.0%

    

City of Detroit Michigan, RB, Water Supply System, Second Lien, Series B (AGM):

    

6.25%, 7/01/36

     400        405,584   

7.00%, 7/01/36

     200        209,670   

City of Detroit Michigan, Refunding RB, Sewage Disposal System:

    

Second Lien, Series E (BHAC),
5.75%, 7/01/31

     2,500        2,559,250   

Series B (AGM), 7.50%, 7/01/33

     500        536,760   

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

     1,700        1,822,757   

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program:

    

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

     145        151,089   

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

     700        714,049   

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

     900        929,502   

Michigan State HDA, RB, Series C, AMT,
5.50%, 12/01/28

     965        994,461   

Michigan Strategic Fund, Refunding RB, Detriot Edison Co. Project, Series A, AMT,
5.50%, 6/01/30

     1,300        1,300,156   

Western Michigan University, Refunding RB,
5.00%, 11/15/39

     380        383,876   
    

 

 

 
               10,007,154   

Minnesota — 0.9%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series B (AGC),
6.50%, 11/15/38

     2,500        2,865,575   

Nebraska — 1.8%

  

Central Plains Energy Project, RB, Gas Project No. 3:

    

5.00%, 9/01/32

     5,000        5,125,350   

5.25%, 9/01/37

     750        771,308   
    

 

 

 
               5,896,658   

Nevada — 2.4%

  

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

     850        929,424   

County of Clark Nevada, ARB:

    

Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/39

     3,800        3,929,010   

Subordinate Lien, Series A-2 (NPFGC),
5.00%, 7/01/36

     3,200        3,204,992   

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

     75        71,380   
    

 

 

 
               8,134,806   

New Jersey — 7.4%

  

New Jersey EDA, RB:

    

Cigarette Tax (Radian), 5.50%, 6/15/14 (c)

     600        619,920   

Cigarette Tax (Radian), 5.75%, 6/15/14 (c)

     305        315,599   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (concluded)

  

New Jersey EDA, RB (concluded):

    

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

   $ 3,125      $ 3,190,594   

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

     7,800        7,955,298   

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

     655        812,927   

School Facilities Construction (AGC),
6.00%, 12/15/34

     1,345        1,514,268   

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

    

5.50%, 12/01/26

     600        626,952   

5.75%, 12/01/27

     3,870        4,148,988   

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

     1,230        1,119,497   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

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

     1,460        1,554,068   

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

     2,000        2,105,320   

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series L, 5.00%, 5/01/43

     475        499,196   
    

 

 

 
               24,462,627   

New York — 5.2%

  

Erie County Industrial Development Agency, RB, City School District of Buffalo, Series A (AGM),
5.75%, 5/01/28

     1,500        1,661,370   

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

     700        741,510   

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

     4,000        4,693,040   

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

     1,425        1,503,917   

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

     2,750        3,054,837   

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

     1,600        1,771,696   

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

     1,200        1,344,852   

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

     2,500        2,533,200   
    

 

 

 
               17,304,422   

North Carolina — 0.2%

  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, RB, Health Care Facilities, Novant Health Obligated Group, Series A, 4.75%, 11/01/43

     750        721,020   

Ohio — 1.1%

  

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

     530        600,447   

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Refunding RB, Kenyon College Project,
5.00%, 7/01/37

     360        367,168   

State of Ohio Turnpike Commission, RB, CAB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-2, 5.85%, 2/15/37 (a)

     10,000        2,611,000   
    

 

 

 
               3,578,615   

Pennsylvania — 1.8%

  

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

     2,000        2,017,980   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Pennsylvania (concluded)

  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB:

    

Series C, 5.50%, 12/01/33

   $ 555      $ 605,211   

Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/43

     2,270        2,313,062   

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

     575        646,811   

Philadelphia School District, GO, Series E,
6.00%, 9/01/38

     400        429,364   
    

 

 

 
               6,012,428   

South Carolina — 2.0%

  

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

     115        127,440   

South Carolina State Public Service Authority, Refunding RB, Santee Cooper:

    

Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/33

     1,000        1,082,880   

Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/38

     2,080        2,131,251   

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

     3,000        3,165,210   
    

 

 

 
               6,506,781   

Tennessee — 2.4%

  

Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp., RB, Pyramid & Pinch District, Series B (AGM), 5.25%, 11/01/30

     2,205        2,367,134   

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

     5,000        5,606,700   
    

 

 

 
               7,973,834   

Texas — 15.9%

  

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

    

6.00%, 11/15/35

     2,100        2,387,301   

5.38%, 11/15/38

     1,350        1,440,693   

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

     575        602,284   

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

    

5.00%, 11/01/38

     1,975        1,893,432   

5.00%, 11/01/42

     1,500        1,416,780   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, RB:

    

Series A (NPFGC), 5.50%, 11/01/33

     13,000        13,000,000   

Series H, 5.00%, 11/01/32

     3,000        3,015,720   

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

     975        1,024,550   

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

     1,725        1,852,943   

Midland County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Project, Series A, 5.01%, 9/15/36 (a)

     2,130        686,158   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, First Tier:

    

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

     4,015        4,421,639   

Series A, 6.00%, 1/01/28

     2,795        3,159,133   

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

     1,600        1,729,744   

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

     3,800        4,157,390   

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

    

4.93%, 9/15/35

     6,765        2,329,460   

4.99%, 9/15/36

     11,525        3,735,137   

5.04%, 9/15/37

     8,245        2,512,334   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, 5.25%, 12/01/39

     750        774,878   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas (concluded)

  

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, RB, 5.00%, 12/15/31

   $ 1,190      $ 1,158,132   

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

     1,500        1,488,750   
    

 

 

 
               52,786,458   

Washington — 0.9%

    

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB,
Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/36

     1,600        1,680,912   

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

    

5.00%, 10/01/39

     525        531,006   

5.25%, 10/01/39

     625        642,431   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Providence Health & Services, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/42

     200        198,780   
    

 

 

 
               3,053,129   

Wisconsin — 0.4%

    

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Care Group,
5.00%, 11/15/33

     1,375        1,436,848   
Total Municipal Bonds123.9%              412,135,020   
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
        

Arizona — 0.9%

    

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

     1,200        1,276,764   

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

     1,500        1,571,160   
    

 

 

 
               2,847,924   

California — 2.7%

    

California State University, Refunding RB, Systemwide, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/37

     1,999        2,055,806   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (NPFGC),
5.00%, 8/01/32

     2,500        2,637,475   

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

     404        450,352   

San Diego County Water Authority, COP, Refunding, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/33

     2,810        2,987,339   

University of California, RB, Series O,
5.75%, 5/15/34

     840        948,475   
    

 

 

 
               9,079,447   

Colorado — 2.4%

    

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

    

5.50%, 7/01/34 (f)

     900        985,441   

5.00%, 2/01/41

     7,001        6,827,984   
    

 

 

 
               7,813,425   

District of Columbia — 1.7%

    

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

     1,005        1,126,712   

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A,
6.00%, 10/01/35 (f)

     1,780        1,991,062   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

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

District of Columbia (concluded)

    

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

   $ 2,530      $ 2,640,865   
    

 

 

 
               5,758,639   

Florida — 11.6%

    

City of Tallahassee Florida, RB, Energy System (NPFGC):

    

5.00%, 10/01/32 (f)

     4,000        4,159,360   

5.00%, 10/01/37

     7,500        7,647,225   

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

     4,480        4,548,992   

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

     4,621        4,745,416   

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

     3,544        3,797,312   

(NPFCG), 5.00%, 8/01/31

     2,000        2,081,360   

Miami-Dade County School Board, COP, Refunding, Series B (AGC), 5.00%, 5/01/33

     10,000        10,238,700   

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

     1,349        1,422,569   
    

 

 

 
               38,640,934   

Illinois — 4.3%

    

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

     2,000        1,921,260   

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

     3,430        3,503,573   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB:

    

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

     1,880        2,033,270   

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     2,138        2,142,966   

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

     270        270,923   

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

     4,399        4,551,862   
    

 

 

 
               14,423,854   

Louisiana — 1.7%

    

State of Louisiana Gas & Fuels, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/36

     5,400        5,654,232   

Massachusetts — 0.6%

    

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series A (AGM):

    

5.00%, 8/15/15 (c)

     232        243,424   

5.00%, 8/15/30

     1,568        1,645,535   
    

 

 

 
               1,888,959   

Michigan — 2.3%

    

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

     7,550        7,516,931   

Nevada — 3.4%

    

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

     3,778        4,077,509   

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

    

Limited Tax, 5.75%, 7/01/34

     1,829        2,079,024   

5.50%, 7/01/29

     4,499        5,157,649   
    

 

 

 
               11,314,182   

New Jersey — 0.6%

    

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

     1,840        1,934,596   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

New York — 3.4%

    

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

   $ 1,260      $ 1,401,093   

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

     5,680        5,898,169   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, Construction, 143rd Series, AMT,
5.00%, 10/01/30

     2,500        2,566,250   

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

     1,300        1,409,434   
    

 

 

 
               11,274,946   

Ohio — 0.2%

    

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

     580        617,149   

South Carolina — 2.7%

    

Charleston Educational Excellence Finance Corp., RB, Charleston County School (AGC) (c):

    

5.25%, 12/01/28

     3,120        3,435,089   

5.25%, 12/01/29

     2,765        3,044,237   

5.25%, 12/01/30

     1,010        1,112,000   

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

     1,275        1,380,672   
    

 

 

 
               8,971,998   

Texas — 1.2%

    

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

     2,200        2,346,564   

North East Texas ISD, GO, School Building, Series A (PSF-GTD), 5.00%, 8/01/37 (f)

     1,600        1,715,888   
    

 

 

 
               4,062,452   

Utah — 1.6%

    

Utah Transit Authority, RB, Series A,
5.00%, 6/15/36

     5,000        5,315,550   

Virginia — 0.1%

    

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

     350        371,835   

Washington — 1.3%

    

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/32

     4,004        4,216,098   

Wisconsin — 1.0%

    

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

    

Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/42

     1,980        1,965,071   

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

     1,430        1,467,384   
    

 

 

 
               3,432,455   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts
43.7%
        145,135,606   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $535,496,923) — 167.6%
        557,270,626   
    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Short-Term Securities    Shares     Value  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.03% (g)(h)

     2,076,220      $ 2,076,220   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $2,076,220) — 0.6%
             2,076,220   
Total Investments (Cost — $537,573,143) — 168.2%        559,346,846   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (1.7)%        (5,590,563

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable (23.7%)

       (78,652,267
VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value (42.8%)        (142,500,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 100.0%      $ 332,604,016   
    

 

 

 

 

Notes to Schedule of Investments      

 

(a)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

(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 report date.

 

(c)   US 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)   When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:

 

Counterparty      Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
 

William Blair & Co.

     $ 9,351,311         $ 114,312   

 

(e)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB. In exchange the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These bonds serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(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. In the case of a shortfall, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire from February 1, 2016 to December 1, 2029 is $13,491,769.

 

(g)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2013
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2013
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       545,905           1,530,315           2,076,220         $ 449   

 

(h)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

Financial futures contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Contracts

Sold

  Issue   Exchange   Expiration   Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 
(60)   10-Year US Treasury Notes   Chicago Board of Trade   December 2013   $ 7,641,563      $ (20,690

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

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)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the 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.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure 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 investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 557,270,626              $ 557,270,626   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 2,076,220                          2,076,220   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,076,220         $ 557,270,626              $ 559,346,846   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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

      

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments2                 

Liabilities:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ (20,690                     $ (20,690

2   Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

      

Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  

Assets:

                

Cash

  $ 124,580                        $ 124,580   

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

    107,000                          107,000   

Liabilities:

                

TOB trust certificates

            $ (78,630,712             (78,630,712

VRDP Shares

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

 

 

 

Total

  $ 231,580         $ (221,130,712           $ (220,899,132
 

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended October 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 2.0%

  

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

   $ 4,550      $ 4,526,067   

Alaska — 0.5%

  

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

     1,660        1,141,964   

Arizona — 3.7%

  

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

     1,900        1,590,262   

Phoenix Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, America West Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 6.30%, 4/01/23

     2,215        2,180,956   

Salt Verde Financial Corp., RB, Senior:

    

5.00%, 12/01/32

     2,000        2,019,580   

5.00%, 12/01/37

     2,360        2,369,770   

Show Low Improvement District, Special Assessment Bonds, District No. 5, 6.38%, 1/01/15

     85        85,367   
    

 

 

 
               8,245,935   

California — 14.5%

  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

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

     1,530        1,700,916   

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

     2,200        2,537,348   

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

     875        901,320   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB:

    

Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/37 (a)

     710        626,518   

Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT, 5.00%, 11/21/45 (a)

     1,790        1,501,058   

San Diego County Water Authority Desalination Project Pipeline, 5.00%, 11/21/45

     865        768,172   

California State Public Works Board, RB, Various Capital Projects, Sub-Series I-1, 6.38%, 11/01/34

     820        944,115   

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

     1,510        1,558,169   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, Episcopal Communities & Services:

    

5.00%, 5/15/42

     325        292,263   

5.00%, 5/15/47

     250        220,465   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Series A:

    

Senior, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     4,115        4,195,325   

5.25%, 5/15/39

     555        592,374   

Montebello Unified School District, GO, CAB (NPFGC) (b):

    

3.89%, 8/01/22

     2,405        1,716,785   

4.26%, 8/01/23

     2,455        1,627,272   

San Diego Community College District, GO, Election of 2006, 5.00%, 8/01/43

     750        792,015   

San Diego Unified School District, GO, CAB, Series A, Election of 2008, 4.64%, 7/01/29 (b)

     3,475        1,693,785   

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

     8,370        9,967,163   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

California (concluded)

  

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

   $ 745      $ 695,808   
    

 

 

 
               32,330,871   

Colorado — 3.1%

  

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

     1,455        1,377,158   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Project, 5.00%, 12/01/42

     1,230        1,144,564   

Colorado State Board of Governors, Refunding RB, State University System Enterprise, Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/43

     820        864,288   

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

     710        753,956   

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

     1,425        1,480,546   

University of Colorado, RB, Series A, 5.38%, 6/01/38

     1,250        1,385,800   
    

 

 

 
               7,006,312   

Connecticut — 1.6%

  

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Credit, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/40

     955        979,983   

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

     2,515        2,638,260   
    

 

 

 
               3,618,243   

Delaware — 1.4%

  

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

     790        812,460   

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

     2,430        2,304,126   
    

 

 

 
               3,116,586   

District of Columbia — 3.2%

  

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

     1,520        1,522,295   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Second Senior Lien, Series B (AGC), 6.00%, 10/01/35 (b)

     13,485        3,691,114   

First Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/39

     505        505,747   

First Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/44

     1,470        1,488,552   
    

 

 

 
               7,207,708   

Florida — 8.9%

  

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

     2,375        2,494,557   

County of Broward Florida Water & Sewer Utility, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/34

     750        810,795   

County of Hillsborough Florida IDA, RB, National Gypsum Co., Series B, AMT, 7.13%, 4/01/30

     1,900        1,900,855   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.71%, 10/01/37 (b)

     2,340        608,751   

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

     2,620        2,707,665   

County of Tampa-Hillsborough Florida Expressway Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,410        1,439,737   

Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     1,755        1,774,568   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Florida (concluded)

  

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien, Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/40

   $ 2,095      $ 2,303,641   

Midtown Miami Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, Series B, 6.50%, 5/01/37

     2,300        2,308,280   

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

     640        399,706   

Preserve at Wilderness Lake Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, Series A, 5.90%, 5/01/14 (c)

     1,390        1,441,472   

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

     1,740        1,581,817   
    

 

 

 
               19,771,844   

Georgia — 1.4%

  

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

     585        598,034   

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, RB, Sale Tax, Third Indenture, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     2,410        2,491,385   
    

 

 

 
               3,089,419   

Hawaii — 0.5%

  

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

     945        1,016,338   

Illinois — 11.0%

  

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

     730        741,979   

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

    

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     2,000        2,083,160   

Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     4,055        4,560,010   

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

     3,160        2,968,662   

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

     570        594,949   

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

     900        921,159   

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

     560        587,821   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Ascension Health, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/37

     675        678,537   

Ascension Health, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/42

     1,230        1,228,106   

Central Dupage Health, Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/39

     1,115        1,177,183   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     1,610        1,613,413   

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

    

CAB, Series B (AGM), 6.11%, 6/15/47 (b)

     13,220        1,747,420   

Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/50

     2,190        2,151,763   

Series B-2, 5.00%, 6/15/50

     1,740        1,672,192   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     315        346,377   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     800        857,760   

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

     440        455,325   
    

 

 

 
               24,385,816   

Indiana — 4.3%

  

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, Refunding RB, Multipurpose, Series A:

    

4.00%, 8/01/35

     790        738,650   

4.00%, 2/01/38

     1,265        1,149,531   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Indiana (concluded)

  

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

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

   $ 310      $ 276,650   

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

     1,030        907,420   

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

     585        597,057   

Wastewater Utility (CWA Authority Project), First Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     2,275        2,355,307   

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

     1,300        1,377,103   

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

     775        860,777   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/15/36

     275        287,149   

5.00%, 1/15/40

     880        909,454   
    

 

 

 
               9,459,098   

Iowa — 1.7%

  

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

    

5.00%, 12/01/19

     665        644,638   

5.50%, 12/01/22

     1,630        1,558,101   

5.25%, 12/01/25

     320        292,106   

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

     1,240        1,285,557   
    

 

 

 
               3,780,402   

Kansas — 0.7%

  

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

     1,520        1,638,606   

Kentucky — 0.3%

  

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

     705        701,729   

Louisiana — 4.2%

  

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/39

     570        603,955   

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

     3,500        3,728,725   

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

     430        435,839   

State of Louisiana Gasoline & Fuels Tax Revenue, RB, Second Lien, Series B, 5.00%, 5/01/45

     1,270        1,311,948   

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

    

5.50%, 5/15/30

     700        713,440   

5.25%, 5/15/31

     600        596,586   

5.25%, 5/15/32

     765        756,945   

5.25%, 5/15/33

     830        818,015   

5.25%, 5/15/35

     350        343,353   
    

 

 

 
               9,308,806   

Maine — 0.4%

  

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

     210        214,135   

Maine Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     615        641,765   
    

 

 

 
               855,900   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Maryland — 2.5%

    

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

   $ 300      $ 303,798   

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

     820        853,243   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Alliance, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/51

     2,910        2,911,833   

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

     1,520        1,596,730   
    

 

 

 
               5,665,604   

Massachusetts — 3.0%

  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB, Wellesley College, Series J, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     1,260        1,325,974   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Boston University, Series P, 5.45%, 5/15/59

     1,165        1,217,134   

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

     255        259,131   

Massachusetts HFA, RB, M/F Housing, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/48

     2,900        2,849,772   

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

     980        1,030,842   
    

 

 

 
               6,682,853   

Michigan — 3.4%

  

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB:

    

Second Lien, Series B (AGM), 7.50%, 7/01/33

     635        681,685   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,090        987,813   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

     3,085        2,836,534   

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

     955        974,931   

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

     2,105        2,152,257   
    

 

 

 
               7,633,220   

Minnesota — 1.1%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A, 6.75%, 11/15/32

     2,135        2,463,214   

Mississippi — 0.3%

    

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

     675        711,335   

Missouri — 0.1%

    

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

     175        180,973   

Nebraska — 0.3%

    

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

     575        591,336   

New Hampshire — 1.5%

    

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

     3,035        3,275,888   

New Jersey — 5.6%

    

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

    

5.13%, 9/15/23

     1,410        1,344,223   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (concluded)

    

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

    

5.25%, 9/15/29

   $ 1,365      $ 1,254,490   

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

     1,550        1,524,812   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/38

     895        928,724   

5.00%, 1/01/43

     1,925        1,969,737   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     1,575        1,657,939   

Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36

     1,705        1,792,262   

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series L:

    

5.00%, 5/01/38

     350        371,466   

5.00%, 5/01/43

     365        383,593   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series 1A, 4.50%, 6/01/23

     1,215        1,123,924   
    

 

 

 
               12,351,170   

New York — 7.7%

    

County of Dutchess New York IDA, Refunding RB, St. Francis Hospital, Series A, 7.50%, 3/01/29

     790        799,322   

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

     1,450        1,568,146   

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

     1,740        1,816,369   

New York City IDA, RB, British Airways PLC Project, AMT, 7.63%, 12/01/32

     1,500        1,507,050   

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

     1,560        1,635,067   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Second Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

     850        900,464   

New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, General Purpose, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/31

     1,235        1,338,382   

New York State Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, General, Series I, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     1,235        1,264,010   

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

    

6.00%, 12/01/36

     900        970,884   

6.00%, 12/01/42

     875        938,464   

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Series A (AMBAC), 5.25%, 10/15/27

     4,240        4,416,002   
    

 

 

 
               17,154,160   

North Carolina — 0.6%

    

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

     970        984,104   

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

     415        437,904   
    

 

 

 
               1,422,008   

Oklahoma — 0.4%

    

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

     975        879,830   

Oregon — 0.1%

    

City of Tigard Oregon, Refunding RB, Water System, 5.00%, 8/01/37

     175        183,584   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Pennsylvania — 3.7%

    

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB:

    

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

   $ 2,520      $ 2,743,221   

National Gypsum Co., AMT, Series B, 6.13%, 11/01/27

     2,500        2,425,825   

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, RB:

    

Arbor House, Inc. Project, Retirement Facilities, Series E, 6.10%, 7/01/33

     1,105        1,105,409   

Commercial Development, AMT, 7.75%, 12/01/17

     725        725,413   

Saligman House Project, Section 8 Retirement Facilities, Series C (HUD), 6.10%, 7/01/33

     1,245        1,245,461   
    

 

 

 
               8,245,329   

Puerto Rico — 0.2%

    

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB, CAB, First Sub-Series C, 7.85%, 8/01/38 (b)

     2,975        442,442   

South Carolina — 1.1%

    

South Carolina State Ports Authority, RB, 5.25%, 7/01/40

     2,285        2,373,292   

Tennessee — 1.4%

    

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

     980        975,453   

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

     1,940        1,910,395   

County of Rutherford Tennessee Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Ascension Health, Series C, 5.00%, 11/15/47

     150        152,379   
    

 

 

 
               3,038,227   

Texas — 11.5%

    

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     1,480        1,513,241   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     70        67,897   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     250        226,755   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     220        189,985   

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

     1,500        1,561,950   

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

     1,050        1,108,317   

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

     1,070        1,174,635   

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Electric & Gas Systems, Junior Lien, 5.00%, 2/01/43

     1,730        1,805,393   

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Scott & White Healthcare, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     250        250,365   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding ARB, Joint Improvement, Series E, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/35

     1,255        1,228,771   

Fort Bend County Industrial Development Corp., RB, NRG Energy Project, Series B, 4.75%, 11/01/42

     295        255,095   

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

     1,910        2,484,547   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Kipp, Inc., Series A, 6.38%, 8/15/44

     450        479,331   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas (concluded)

    

Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Refunding RB, AEP Texas Central Co. Project, Series 1, 4.00%, 6/01/30

   $ 750      $ 672,368   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, CAB, Special Project System, Series B, 6.04%, 9/01/37 (b)

     1,400        338,996   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, Second Tier System, Series F, 6.13%, 1/01/31

     4,190        4,478,900   

San Antonio Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corp., RB, Gas Supply:

    

5.50%, 8/01/24

     1,100        1,232,759   

5.50%, 8/01/25

     1,120        1,242,898   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, RB, 5.00%, 12/15/29

     1,320        1,299,830   

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        2,182,800   

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

     1,700        1,834,487   
    

 

 

 
               25,629,320   

Utah — 0.2%

    

University of Utah, RB, General, Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/43

     435        455,484   

Vermont — 0.2%

    

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, RB, Developmental & Mental Health, Series A, 6.00%, 6/15/17

     460        465,299   

Virginia — 2.8%

    

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

     1,000        1,002,240   

County of Hanover Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Covenant Woods Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/42

     625        507,906   

Residential Care Facility, 5.00%, 7/01/47

     970        774,943   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT:

    

5.25%, 1/01/32

     550        544,247   

6.00%, 1/01/37

     3,180        3,292,604   
    

 

 

 
               6,121,940   

Washington — 0.8%

    

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/45 (d)

     1,625        1,700,237   

Wisconsin — 4.3%

    

State of Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Series A, 6.00%, 5/01/36

     4,980        5,564,602   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Care Group, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     1,710        1,786,916   

WPPI Energy Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Power Supply System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/29

     260        279,365   

5.00%, 7/01/30

     330        351,318   

5.00%, 7/01/31

     720        762,401   

5.00%, 7/01/37

     870        892,759   
    

 

 

 
               9,637,361   

Wyoming — 0.1%

    

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     210        211,220   
Total Municipal Bonds — 116.3%              258,716,970   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

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

California — 7.9%

    

Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco Bay Area, Series F-1, 5.63%, 4/01/44

   $ 2,270      $ 2,440,359   

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series B, 5.25%, 10/01/39 (f)

     1,845        1,975,866   

City & County of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission, RB, Water Revenue, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/39

     6,600        6,895,416   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/32

     1,620        1,709,084   

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

     748        833,986   

Sequoia Union High School District California, GO, Refunding, Election of 2004, Series B (AGM), 5.50%, 7/01/35

     3,494        3,756,077   
    

 

 

 
               17,610,788   

Colorado — 2.6%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health (AGM):

    

Series C-3, 5.10%, 10/01/41

     2,580        2,593,365   

Series C-7, 5.00%, 9/01/36

     1,650        1,660,560   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/34 (f)

     1,490        1,631,452   
    

 

 

 
               5,885,377   

Connecticut — 3.0%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Yale University:

    

Series T-1, 4.70%, 7/01/29

     3,179        3,316,893   

Series X-3, 4.85%, 7/01/37

     3,262        3,415,426   
    

 

 

 
               6,732,319   

Florida — 1.8%

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Water & Sewer System, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     3,939        4,086,060   

Georgia — 1.1%

    

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, Refunding RB, Emory University, Series C, 5.00%, 9/01/38

     2,259        2,351,068   

Massachusetts — 3.1%

    

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Dedicated Sales Tax:

    

Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/15 (c)

     644        675,500   

Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/30

     4,350        4,566,361   

Senior Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     1,575        1,645,731   
    

 

 

 
               6,887,592   

New Hampshire — 0.7%

    

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, RB, Dartmouth College, 5.25%, 6/01/39 (f)

     1,409        1,532,778   

New York — 6.7%

    

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47 (f)

     1,110        1,175,718   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, Second General Resolution, Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     1,110        1,188,247   

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

     7,440        7,764,310   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

New York (concluded)

    

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

   $ 4,460      $ 4,761,184   
    

 

 

 
               14,889,459   

North Carolina — 0.5%

    

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Wake Forest University, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     1,080        1,127,336   

Ohio — 4.7%

    

State of Ohio, Refunding RB, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/39

     9,644        10,533,491   

Tennessee — 1.1%

    

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        2,386,102   

Texas — 4.3%

    

County of Harris Texas, RB, Senior Lien, Toll Road, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/38 (f)

     4,624        4,966,716   

County of Harris Texas Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/41

     2,350        2,431,404   

University of Texas System, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series B, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     2,040        2,160,757   
    

 

 

 
               9,558,877   

Utah — 1.2%

    

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/41

     2,519        2,553,298   

Virginia — 2.8%

    

University of Virginia, Refunding RB, General, 5.00%, 6/01/40

     3,749        4,019,717   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Sentara Healthcare, 5.00%, 11/01/40

     2,094        2,118,741   
    

 

 

 
               6,138,458   

Washington — 0.9%

    

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/32

     1,860        1,958,038   

Wisconsin — 1.8%

    

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert & Community Health, Inc., Series C, 5.25%, 4/01/39 (f)

     3,959        4,063,526   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 44.2%
        98,294,567   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $347,233,696) — 160.5%
        357,011,537   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.03% (g)(h)

     9,986,495        9,986,495   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $9,986,495) — 4.5%
        9,986,495   
Total Investments (Cost — $357,220,191) — 165.0%        366,998,032   

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.5)%

  

    (3,329,738

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (25.9)%

   

    (57,592,649
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (37.6)%        (83,700,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 222,375,645   
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)    BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

 

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)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

(c)   US 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)   When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:

 

Counterparty      Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

     $ 3,377,419         $ 67,732   

 

(e)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB. In exchange the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These bonds serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(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. In the case of a shortfall, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire from October 1, 2016 to February 15, 2031 is $11,666,416.

 

(g)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2013
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2013
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       1,244,129           8,742,366           9,986,495         $ 622   

 

(h)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

Financial futures contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Contracts Sold     Issue   Exchange   Expiration   Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 
  (68   10-Year US Treasury Note   Chicago Board of Trade   December 2013   $ 8,660,438      $ (5,387

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

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)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the 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.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure 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 investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 357,011,537                   $ 357,011,537   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 9,986,495                               9,986,495   
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 9,986,495         $ 357,011,537                   $ 366,998,032   
 

 

 

 

 

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

      

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments2             

Liabilities:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ (5,387                          $ (5,387

2   Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

      

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, 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

  $ 121,000                             $ 121,000   

Liabilities:

                

TOB trust certificates

            $ (57,579,446                  (57,579,446

VMTP Shares

              (83,700,000                  (83,700,000
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 121,000         $ (141,279,446                $ (141,158,446
 

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended October 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 2.1%

    

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

   $ 3,450      $ 3,431,853   

Alaska — 0.7%

    

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

     1,660        1,141,964   

Arizona — 1.3%

    

Phoenix IDA Arizona, Refunding RB, America West Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 6.30%, 4/01/23

     2,060        2,028,338   

Show Low Improvement District, Special Assessment Bonds, District No. 5,
6.38%, 1/01/15

     210        210,907   
    

 

 

 
               2,239,245   

California — 18.6%

    

Benicia Unified School District, GO, CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 2.85%, 8/01/20 (a)

     2,000        1,652,140   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

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

     1,110        1,233,998   

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

     1,585        1,828,044   

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

     635        654,101   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB:

    

Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT,
5.00%, 7/01/37 (b)

     515        454,446   

Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT,
5.00%, 11/21/45 (b)

     1,295        1,085,961   

San Diego County Water Authority Desalination Project Pipeline,
5.00%, 11/21/45

     620        550,597   

California State Public Works Board, RB, Various Capital Projects, Sub-Series I-1,
6.38%, 11/01/34

     600        690,816   

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

     1,090        1,124,771   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, Episcopal Communities & Services:

    

5.00%, 5/15/42

     250        224,818   

5.00%, 5/15/47

     185        163,144   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Series A:

    

5.25%, 5/15/39

     400        426,936   

Senior, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     2,975        3,033,072   

San Diego Community College District, GO, Election of 2006, 5.00%, 8/01/43

     545        575,531   

San Diego Unified School District, GO, CAB,
Series A, Election of 2008,
4.64%, 7/01/29 (a)

     2,525        1,230,736   

San Marino Unified School District, GO, Series A (NPFGC) (a):

    

1.59%, 7/01/17

     1,820        1,717,370   

1.93%, 7/01/18

     1,945        1,778,313   

2.11%, 7/01/19

     2,070        1,837,415   

State of California, GO, Various Purpose:

    

6.00%, 3/01/33

     1,265        1,479,177   

6.50%, 4/01/33

     7,325        8,722,756   

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

     535        499,674   
    

 

 

 
               30,963,816   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Colorado — 1.9%

    

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

   $ 1,055      $ 998,557   

Colorado State Board of Governors, Refunding RB, State University System Enterprise, Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/43

     595        627,136   

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

     510        541,574   

University of Colorado, RB, Series A,
5.38%, 6/01/38

     920        1,019,949   
    

 

 

 
               3,187,216   

Connecticut — 1.6%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Credit, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/40

     685        702,919   

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

     1,875        1,966,894   
    

 

 

 
               2,669,813   

Delaware — 1.5%

    

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

     570        586,205   

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

     2,050        1,943,810   
    

 

 

 
               2,530,015   

District of Columbia — 2.6%

    

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Second Senior Lien, Series B (AGC), 5.89%, 10/01/34 (a)

     10,170        3,019,982   

First Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/39

     255        255,377   

First Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/44

     1,000        1,012,620   
    

 

 

 
               4,287,979   

Florida — 7.4%

    

Ballantrae Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, 6.00%, 5/01/35

     1,465        1,415,293   

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

     1,725        1,811,836   

County of Broward Florida Water & Sewer Utility, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/34

     545        589,178   

County of Hillsborough Florida IDA, RB, National Gypsum Co., Series B, AMT, 7.13%, 4/01/30

     1,380        1,380,621   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 5.71%, 10/01/37 (a)

     1,765        459,165   

County of Tampa-Hillsborough Florida Expressway Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,025        1,046,617   

Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     1,275        1,289,216   

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien,
Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/40

     1,525        1,676,875   

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

     475        296,657   

Preserve at Wilderness Lake Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, Series A, 5.90%, 5/01/14 (c)

     1,165        1,208,140   

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

     1,260        1,145,453   
    

 

 

 
               12,319,051   

Georgia — 1.3%

    

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

     420        429,357   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Georgia (concluded)

    

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

   $ 1,740      $ 1,798,760   
    

 

 

 
               2,228,117   

Hawaii — 0.4%

    

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

     680        731,333   

Idaho — 1.2%

    

Power County Industrial Development Corp., RB, FMC Corp. Project, AMT, 6.45%, 8/01/32

     2,000        2,001,620   

Illinois — 13.5%

    

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

     530        538,697   

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

    

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     2,500        2,603,950   

Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     2,935        3,300,525   

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

     2,290        2,151,341   

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

     410        427,946   

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

     900        921,159   

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

     3,645        3,606,472   

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

     410        430,369   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Ascension Health, Series A,
5.00%, 11/15/37

     490        492,568   

Ascension Health, Series A,
5.00%, 11/15/42

     890        888,629   

Central Dupage Health, Series B,
5.50%, 11/01/39

     800        844,616   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     1,165        1,167,470   

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

    

CAB, Series B (AGM), 6.11%, 6/15/47 (a)

     9,555        1,262,980   

Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/50

     1,585        1,557,326   

Series B-2, 5.00%, 6/15/50

     1,260        1,210,898   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     230        252,910   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     500        536,100   

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

     315        325,971   
    

 

 

 
               22,519,927   

Indiana — 4.6%

    

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, Refunding RB, Multipurpose, Series A:

    

4.00%, 8/01/35

     575        537,625   

4.00%, 2/01/38

     920        836,022   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

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

     225        200,794   

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

     740        651,933   

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

     420        428,656   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Indiana (concluded)

    

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A (concluded):

    

Wastewater Utility, CWA Authority Project, First Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38

   $ 1,660      $ 1,718,598   

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

     1,660        1,758,455   

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

     565        627,534   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/15/36

     200        208,836   

5.00%, 1/15/40

     640        661,421   
    

 

 

 
               7,629,874   

Iowa — 1.7%

    

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

    

5.00%, 12/01/19

     485        470,149   

5.50%, 12/01/22

     1,175        1,123,171   

5.25%, 12/01/25

     230        209,951   

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

     1,015        1,052,291   
    

 

 

 
               2,855,562   

Kansas — 0.7%

    

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

     1,105        1,191,223   

Kentucky — 0.5%

    

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

Catholic Health Initiatives,
5.25%, 1/01/45 (d)

     520        517,587   

Owensboro Medical Health System,
6.38%, 6/01/40

     315        332,092   
    

 

 

 
               849,679   

Louisiana — 4.0%

    

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/39

     420        445,019   

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

     2,500        2,663,375   

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

     310        314,210   

State of Louisiana Gasoline & Fuels Tax Revenue, RB, Second Lien, Series B, 5.00%, 5/01/45

     915        945,222   

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

    

5.50%, 5/15/30

     510        519,792   

5.25%, 5/15/31

     435        432,525   

5.25%, 5/15/32

     555        549,156   

5.25%, 5/15/33

     600        591,336   

5.25%, 5/15/35

     255        250,158   
    

 

 

 
               6,710,793   

Maine — 0.4%

    

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

     150        152,954   

Maine Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/42

     450        469,584   
    

 

 

 
               622,538   

Maryland — 2.5%

    

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

     220        222,785   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Maryland (concluded)

    

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

   $ 605      $ 629,527   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Alliance,
Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/51

     2,105        2,106,326   

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

     1,095        1,150,276   
    

 

 

 
               4,108,914   

Massachusetts — 3.6%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB, Wellesley College, Series J, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     915        962,909   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Boston University, Series P, 5.45%, 5/15/59

     845        882,814   

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

     360        365,832   

Massachusetts HFA, RB, M/F Housing, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/48

     2,100        2,063,628   

Massachusetts HFA, Refunding HRB, Series F, AMT, 5.70%, 6/01/40

     1,020        1,043,848   

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

     710        746,835   
    

 

 

 
               6,065,866   

Michigan — 3.3%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB:

    

Second Lien, Series B (AGM),
7.50%, 7/01/33

     460        493,819   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     790        715,938   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

     2,235        2,054,993   

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

     690        704,400   

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

     1,520        1,554,124   
    

 

 

 
               5,523,274   

Minnesota — 1.1%

  

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series A,
6.75%, 11/15/32

     1,540        1,776,744   

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        129,266   

New Hampshire — 1.0%

  

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

     1,530        1,651,436   

New Jersey — 4.0%

  

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

    

5.13%, 9/15/23

     1,040        991,484   

5.25%, 9/15/29

     990        909,850   

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

     1,125        1,106,719   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A,
5.00%, 1/01/38

     650        674,492   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (concluded)

  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

   $ 1,025      $ 1,078,976   

Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36

     1,235        1,298,207   

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series L:

    

5.00%, 5/01/38

     255        270,639   

5.00%, 5/01/43

     265        278,499   
    

 

 

 
               6,608,866   

New York — 6.5%

  

County of Dutchess New York IDA, Refunding RB, St. Francis Hospital, Series A, 7.50%, 3/01/29

     800        809,440   

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

     1,050        1,135,554   

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

     1,270        1,325,740   

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

     1,240        1,299,669   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Second Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

     615        651,513   

New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, General Purpose, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/31

     895        969,920   

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

    

6.00%, 12/01/36

     650        701,194   

6.00%, 12/01/42

     630        675,694   

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Series A (AMBAC), 5.25%, 10/15/27

     3,200        3,332,832   
    

 

 

 
               10,901,556   

North Carolina — 0.6%

  

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

     705        715,251   

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

     305        321,833   
    

 

 

 
               1,037,084   

Oregon — 0.1%

  

City of Tigard Oregon, Refunding RB, Water System,
5.00%, 8/01/37

     125        131,131   

Pennsylvania — 2.4%

  

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB:

    

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

     1,830        1,992,101   

National Gypsum Co., Series A, AMT,
6.25%, 11/01/27

     1,500        1,472,610   

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, RB, Commercial Development, AMT,
7.75%, 12/01/17

     540        540,308   
    

 

 

 
               4,005,019   

Puerto Rico — 0.2%

  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Refunding RB, CAB, First Sub-Series C, 7.85%, 8/01/38 (a)

     2,145        319,004   

South Carolina — 1.0%

  

South Carolina State Ports Authority, RB,
5.25%, 7/01/40

     1,650        1,713,756   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Tennessee — 1.4%

  

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

   $ 720      $ 716,659   

County of Hardeman Tennessee Correctional Facilities Corp., RB, Series B, 7.38%, 8/01/17

     1,575        1,577,993   

County of Rutherford Tennessee Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Ascension Health, Series C, 5.00%, 11/15/47

     105        106,665   
    

 

 

 
               2,401,317   

Texas — 8.6%

  

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     1,070        1,094,032   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     50        48,497   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     180        163,264   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     160        138,171   

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

     260        274,440   

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

     535        587,318   

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Electric & Gas Systems, Junior Lien,
5.00%, 2/01/43

     1,255        1,309,693   

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Scott & White Healthcare, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     180        180,263   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding ARB, Joint Improvement, Series E, AMT,
5.00%, 11/01/35

     910        890,981   

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

     1,380        1,795,118   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Kipp, Inc., Series A, 6.38%, 8/15/44

     320        340,858   

Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Refunding RB, AEP Texas Central Co. Project, Series 1, 4.00%, 6/01/30

     540        484,105   

Midland County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Project, Series A (a):

    

5.27%, 9/15/40

     2,525        623,422   

5.38%, 9/15/41

     1,395        317,823   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, CAB, Special Project System, Series B, 6.04%, 9/01/37 (a)

     1,015        245,772   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, Second Tier System, Series F, 6.13%, 1/01/31

     3,020        3,228,229   

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        1,271,481   

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

     1,300        1,402,843   
    

 

 

 
               14,396,310   

Utah — 0.8%

  

County of Utah Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc.,
5.00%, 5/15/43

     1,020        1,045,072   

University of Utah, RB, General, Series A,
5.00%, 8/01/43

     315        329,833   
    

 

 

 
               1,374,905   

Vermont — 0.1%

  

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, RB, 6.50%, 6/15/32

     80        80,798   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Virginia — 3.2%

  

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

   $ 2,500      $ 2,505,600   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT:

    

5.25%, 1/01/32

     400        395,816   

6.00%, 1/01/37

     2,325        2,407,328   
    

 

 

 
               5,308,744   

Washington — 0.8%

  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A,
5.75%, 1/01/45 (d)

     1,195        1,250,329   

Wisconsin — 4.2%

  

State of Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Series A,
6.00%, 5/01/36

     3,620        4,044,952   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Care Group, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     1,235        1,290,550   

WPPI Energy Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Power Supply System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/29

     190        204,151   

5.00%, 7/01/30

     240        255,504   

5.00%, 7/01/31

     520        550,623   

5.00%, 7/01/37

     635        651,612   
    

 

 

 
               6,997,392   
Total Municipal Bonds — 111.5%        185,893,329   
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
 

California — 9.6%

  

Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco Bay Area, Series F-1,
5.63%, 4/01/44

     1,640        1,763,079   

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series B, 5.25%, 10/01/39 (f)

     1,335        1,429,692   

City & County of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission, RB, Water Revenue,
Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/39

     4,770        4,983,505   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 8/01/32

     1,170        1,234,338   

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

     553        617,149   

Sequoia Union High School District California, GO, Refunding, Election of 2004, Series B (AGM),
5.50%, 7/01/35

     5,519        5,932,346   
    

 

 

 
               15,960,109   

Colorado — 2.5%

  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health (AGM):

    

Series C-3, 5.10%, 10/01/41

     1,870        1,879,687   

Series C-7, 5.00%, 9/01/36

     1,200        1,207,680   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A,
5.50%, 7/01/34 (f)

     1,080        1,182,529   
    

 

 

 
               4,269,896   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

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

Connecticut — 2.9%

  

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Yale University:

    

Series T-1, 4.70%, 7/01/29

   $ 2,299      $ 2,399,011   

Series X-3, 4.85%, 7/01/37

     2,362        2,472,517   
    

 

 

 
               4,871,528   

Florida — 1.8%

  

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Water & Sewer System, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     2,840        2,945,282   

Georgia — 1.0%

  

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, Refunding RB, Emory University, Series C, 5.00%, 9/01/38

     1,649        1,716,488   

Massachusetts — 2.6%

  

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Dedicated Sales Tax:

    

Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/15 (c)

     387        405,706   

Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/30

     2,613        2,742,559   

Senior Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     1,140        1,191,195   
    

 

 

 
               4,339,460   

New Hampshire — 0.7%

  

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, RB, Dartmouth College,
5.25%, 6/01/39 (f)

     1,019        1,108,818   

New York — 8.7%

  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47 (f)

     810        857,957   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, Second General Resolution, Series FF-2,
5.50%, 6/15/40

     810        867,099   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39

     3,299        3,617,129   

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

     5,400        5,635,386   

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

     3,250        3,469,473   
    

 

 

 
               14,447,044   

North Carolina — 0.5%

  

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Wake Forest University,
5.00%, 1/01/38

     800        835,064   

Ohio — 4.6%

  

State of Ohio, Refunding RB, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/39

     6,974        7,617,532   

Tennessee — 1.6%

  

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        2,651,225   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas — 4.4%

  

County of Harris Texas, RB, Senior Lien, Toll Road, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/38 (f)

   $ 3,363      $ 3,612,157   

County of Harris Texas Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/41

     1,710        1,769,234   

University of Texas System, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series B, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     1,800        1,906,551   
    

 

 

 
               7,287,942   

Utah — 0.8%

  

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc.,
5.00%, 8/15/41

     1,394        1,413,432   

Virginia — 2.7%

  

University of Virginia, Refunding RB, General,
5.00%, 6/01/40

     2,729        2,926,354   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Sentara Healthcare,
5.00%, 11/01/40

     1,553        1,570,609   
    

 

 

 
               4,496,963   

Washington — 0.9%

  

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/32

     1,365        1,436,947   

Wisconsin — 1.7%

  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert & Community Health, Inc., Series C, 5.25%, 4/01/39 (f)

     2,859        2,934,769   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 47.0%
        78,332,499   

Total Long-Term Investments

(Cost — $255,495,829) — 158.5%

  

  

    264,225,828   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.03% (g)(h)

     4,929,995        4,929,995   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $4,929,995) — 3.0%
        4,929,995   
Total Investments (Cost — $260,425,824) — 161.5%        269,155,823   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.8)%        (1,297,463

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (27.7)%

   

    (46,204,334
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (33.0)%        (55,000,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 166,654,026   
    

 

 

 

 

Notes to Schedule of investments

 

(a)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

(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)   US 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.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

 

(d)   When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:

 

Counterparty      Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

     $ 2,484,575         $ 49,834   

 

(e)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB. In exchange the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These bonds serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(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. In the case of a shortfall, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire from October 1, 2016 to February 15, 2031 is $8,468,517.

 

(g)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2013
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2013
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       1,169,756           3,760,239           4,929,995         $ 286   

 

(h)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

Financial futures contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Contracts

Sold

  Issue   Exchange   Expiration   Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 
(51)   10-Year US Treasury Note   Chicago Board of Trade   December 2013   $ 6,495,328      $ (4,040

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

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)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the 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.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure 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 investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 264,225,828                   $ 264,225,828   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 4,929,995                               4,929,995   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,929,995         $ 264,225,828                   $ 269,155,823   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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

                
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments2                 

Liabilities:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ (4,040                          $ (4,040

2  Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, 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

  $ 91,000                             $ 91,000   

Liabilities:

                

TOB trust certificates

            $ (46,192,990                  (46,192,990

VMTP Shares

              (55,000,000                  (55,000,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 91,000         $ (101,192,990                $ (101,101,990
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended October 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 (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%, 6/01/39

   $ 2,330      $ 2,615,402   

City of Selma Alabama IDB, RB, Gulf Opportunity Zone, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/35

     565        552,265   
    

 

 

 
               3,167,667   

California — 20.8%

    

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     2,895        3,100,603   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/42

     1,730        1,995,278   

California State Public Works Board, RB, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series F, 5.25%, 9/01/33

     725        767,775   

Central Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series A (AGC), 5.63%, 8/01/33

     1,325        1,423,275   

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Series A-1, AMT:

    

5.50%, 3/01/30

     2,400        2,548,344   

5.75%, 3/01/34

     2,180        2,310,735   

City of Sunnyvale California, Refunding RB, 5.25%, 4/01/40

     1,605        1,706,292   

County of Sacramento California, ARB, Senior Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/41

     2,100        2,312,058   

Kern Community College District, GO, Safety, Repair & Improvement, Election of 2002, Series C, 5.50%, 11/01/33

     1,420        1,594,149   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2008, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/39

     1,000        1,078,430   

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, RB, Power System, Sub-Series A-1, 5.25%, 7/01/38

     1,575        1,672,004   

Oceanside Unified School District, GO, Series A (AGC), 5.25%, 8/01/33

     1,825        1,918,659   

Redondo Beach Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series E, 5.50%, 8/01/34

     1,335        1,424,138   

Sacramento California Municipal Utility District, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/37

     1,000        1,044,000   

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission, Refunding ARB, Second Series A, AMT:

    

5.50%, 5/01/28

     1,085        1,186,556   

5.25%, 5/01/33

     850        884,833   

San Pablo Joint Powers Financing Authority, Refunding, Tax Allocation Bonds, CAB (NPFGC) (a):

    

5.90%, 12/01/24

     2,635        1,383,981   

6.12%, 12/01/25

     2,355        1,137,253   

6.28%, 12/01/26

     2,355        1,048,234   

University of California Medical Center, Refunding RB, Series J, 5.25%, 5/15/38

     3,270        3,430,001   

Ventura County Community College District, GO, Election of 2002, Series C, 5.50%, 8/01/33

     1,850        2,058,513   
    

 

 

 
               36,025,111   

Colorado — 4.1%

    

City & County of Denver Colorado Airport System, ARB, Subordinate System, Series A, AMT:

    

5.50%, 11/15/25

     2,845        3,168,221   

5.50%, 11/15/28

     1,000        1,075,020   

5.50%, 11/15/30

     340        359,611   

5.50%, 11/15/31

     405        425,392   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Hospital, NCMC, Inc. Project, Series B (AGM), 6.00%, 5/15/26

     1,900        2,128,171   
    

 

 

 
               7,156,415   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

District of Columbia — 1.3%

    

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.50%, 10/01/39

   $ 2,000      $ 2,150,380   

Florida — 14.1%

    

City of Jacksonville Florida, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/33

     400        427,404   

County of Lee Florida, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.38%, 10/01/32

     1,500        1,538,235   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, Seaport, RB:

    

Series A, 5.38%, 10/01/33

     1,015        1,060,990   

Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/38

     1,000        1,094,590   

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

     460        491,514   

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

     615        642,054   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Aviation, Refunding ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/31

     2,900        2,937,352   

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

     995        1,010,323   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.25%, 10/01/29

     2,855        3,108,096   

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.50%, 10/01/29

     1,735        1,834,068   

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

     4,645        4,977,257   

Reedy Creek Improvement District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 6/01/32

     1,040        1,116,045   

Tohopekaliga Water Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/36

     3,995        4,255,514   
    

 

 

 
               24,493,442   

Georgia — 2.1%

    

Augusta Georgia Water & Sewerage, RB (AGM), 5.25%, 10/01/34

     3,500        3,601,780   

Illinois — 13.5%

    

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

    

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/39

     1,145        1,192,609   

Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     5,225        5,875,721   

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

     1,795        1,873,567   

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB:

    

Federal Transit Administration Section 5309, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 6/01/26

     2,000        2,178,680   

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

     635        651,364   

Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40

     1,810        1,839,702   

City of Chicago Illinois Wastewater Transmission Revenue, RB, Wastewater Transmission, Second Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     2,050        1,986,635   

County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO:

    

5.25%, 12/01/43

     1,490        1,501,533   

City College of Chicago, 5.50%, 12/01/38

     695        729,528   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB, University of Chicago, Series B, 5.50%, 7/01/37

     1,000        1,087,870   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     1,405        1,544,952   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     400        428,880   

State of Illinois, GO, Various Purposes:

    

5.50%, 7/01/33

     2,000        2,041,940   

5.50%, 7/01/38

     425        426,547   
    

 

 

 
               23,359,528   

Indiana — 3.9%

    

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Private Activity Bond, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project,
Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/40

     565        514,670   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series F, 5.25%, 2/01/36

     3,055        3,237,842   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Indiana (concluded)

    

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Refunding RB, Waterworks Project, Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 1/01/38

   $ 2,780      $ 2,931,593   
    

 

 

 
               6,684,105   

Louisiana — 1.4%

    

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

    

5.50%, 5/15/28

     1,140        1,187,492   

5.50%, 5/15/29

     1,215        1,254,415   
    

 

 

 
               2,441,907   

Massachusetts — 6.8%

    

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB:

    

(AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/15 (b)

     1,030        1,116,252   

(AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/30

     370        386,498   

Senior Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     3,065        3,201,914   

Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/15 (b)

     6,600        7,152,684   
    

 

 

 
               11,857,348   

Michigan — 4.7%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB (AGM):

    

Second Lien, Series B, 7.50%, 7/01/33

     750        805,140   

Senior Lien, Series C-1, 7.00%, 7/01/27

     4,810        5,079,408   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital, 8.25%, 9/01/39

     1,910        2,297,501   
    

 

 

 
               8,182,049   

Minnesota — 0.9%

    

City of Minneapolis Minnesota, Refunding RB, Fairview Health Services, Series B (AGC), 6.50%, 11/15/38

     1,325        1,518,755   

Mississippi — 2.4%

    

Mississippi Development Bank, RB, Special Obligation, Jackson Water & Sewer System Project (AGM), 6.88%, 12/01/40

     2,595        3,103,438   

Mississippi State University Educational Building Corp., Refunding RB, 5.25%, 8/01/38

     1,000        1,074,120   
    

 

 

 
               4,177,558   

Nevada — 2.6%

    

County of Clark Nevada, ARB:

    

Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/39

     1,410        1,457,869   

Subordinate Lien, Series A-2 (NPFGC), 5.00%, 7/01/36

     1,360        1,362,122   

County of Clark Nevada Water Reclamation District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/34

     1,500        1,668,420   
    

 

 

 
               4,488,411   

New Jersey — 11.4%

    

New Jersey EDA, RB, Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/33

     3,575        3,646,178   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Virtua Health, Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/38

     2,100        2,167,830   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     1,780        1,873,735   

Series A (AGC), 5.63%, 12/15/28

     3,170        3,607,428   

Series AA, 5.50%, 6/15/39

     1,890        2,022,470   

Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36

     1,000        1,051,180   

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB:

    

Series J, 5.00%, 5/01/32

     1,270        1,377,925   

Series L, 5.00%, 5/01/32

     785        851,709   

South Jersey Transportation Authority LLC, Refunding RB, Transportation System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 11/01/27

     2,000        2,163,000   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (concluded)

    

South Jersey Transportation Authority LLC, Refunding RB, Transportation System, Series A (concluded):

    

5.00%, 11/01/28

   $ 1,000      $ 1,067,170   
    

 

 

 
               19,828,625   

New York — 5.6%

    

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

     2,510        2,658,843   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2009, Series EE, 5.25%, 6/15/40

     3,410        3,594,481   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2011, Series EE, 5.38%, 6/15/43

     1,305        1,389,394   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated, 166th Series, 5.25%, 7/15/36

     2,000        2,143,400   
    

 

 

 
               9,786,118   

Ohio — 2.0%

    

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Refunding RB, Kenyon College Project, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     285        290,674   

Ohio State Turnpike Commission, RB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-1:

    

5.25%, 2/15/30

     1,000        1,079,210   

5.25%, 2/15/31

     2,000        2,148,860   
    

 

 

 
               3,518,744   

South Carolina — 1.6%

    

Charleston County Airport District, ARB, Series A, AMT:

    

6.00%, 7/01/38

     1,695        1,812,820   

5.50%, 7/01/41

     1,000        1,030,920   
    

 

 

 
        2,843,740   

Texas — 26.0%

    

Austin Community College District Public Facility Corp., RB, Educational Facilities Project, Round Rock Campus, 5.25%, 8/01/33

     2,500        2,672,150   

City of Beaumont Texas, GO, Certificates of Obligation, 5.25%, 3/01/37

     1,360        1,472,526   

City of Houston Texas Utility System, Refunding RB, Combined First Lien, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 11/15/35

     4,000        4,547,240   

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, 5.25%, 12/01/38

     2,600        2,765,542   

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

    

Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     1,965        1,870,798   

Series D, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     700        671,090   

Series H, 5.00%, 11/01/37

     2,200        2,110,966   

Lower Colorado River Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.50%, 5/15/33

     1,240        1,330,309   

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, Special Projects, Series A, 5.50%, 9/01/41

     4,250        4,588,810   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, First Tier (NPFGC):

    

Series A, 5.63%, 1/01/33

     6,585        7,004,135   

Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/40

     4,885        5,281,125   

Series B, 5.75%, 1/01/40

     6,275        6,783,840   

Red River Education Financing Corp., RB, Texas Christian University Project, 5.25%, 3/15/38

     620        670,976   

Waco Educational Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Baylor University, 5.00%, 3/01/43

     3,250        3,314,123   
    

 

 

 
        45,083,630   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Virginia — 1.3%

    

City of Lexington Virginia IDA, RB, Washington & Lee University, 5.00%, 1/01/43

   $ 570      $ 597,599   

Virginia Public School Authority, RB, School Financing, 6.50%, 12/01/18 (b)

     1,300        1,646,710   
    

 

 

 
        2,244,309   

Washington — 1.5%

    

City of Seattle Washington Municipal Light & Power, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/36

     1,375        1,475,004   

State of Washington, GO, Various Purposes, Series B, 5.25%, 2/01/36

     1,075        1,156,678   
    

 

 

 
        2,631,682   
Total Municipal Bonds129.8%        225,241,304   
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (c)
 

Alabama — 1.3%

    

City of Mobile Alabama Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, RB (NPFGC), 5.00%, 1/01/31

     2,120        2,219,767   

California — 2.6%

    

Sequoia Union High School District California, GO, Refunding, Election of 2004, Series B (AGM), 5.50%, 7/01/35

     3,149        3,385,306   

University of California, Refunding RB, Limited Project, Series G, 5.00%, 5/15/37

     1,000        1,048,939   
    

 

 

 
        4,434,245   

Colorado — 3.2%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health, Series C-3 (AGM), 5.10%, 10/01/41

     5,610        5,639,060   

District of Columbia — 0.7%

    

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/35 (d)

     1,040        1,163,317   

Florida — 7.7%

    

City of St. Petersburg Florida, Refunding RB (NPFGC), 5.00%, 10/01/35

     4,302        4,447,245   

County of Lee Florida Housing Finance Authority, RB, Multi-County Program, Series A-2, AMT (Ginnie Mae), 6.00%, 9/01/40

     525        549,454   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, GO, Building Better Communities Program, Series B-1, 6.00%, 7/01/38

     7,500        8,387,775   
    

 

 

 
               13,384,474   

Illinois — 1.5%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding RB, Waterworks, Second Lien (AGM), 5.25%, 11/01/33

     2,508        2,589,236   

Kentucky — 0.9%

    

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, Refunding RB, Project No. 93 (AGC), 5.25%, 2/01/27

     1,406        1,560,216   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (c)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

Nevada — 5.7%

    

County of Clark Nevada Water
Reclamation District, GO:

    

Limited Tax, 6.00%, 7/01/38

   $ 5,000      $ 5,670,600   

Series B, 5.50%, 7/01/29

     3,749        4,298,041   
    

 

 

 
               9,968,641   

New Jersey — 1.4%

    

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance State Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series CC, 5.25%, 10/01/29

     2,291        2,389,068   

New York — 5.2%

    

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39 $

     1,400        1,534,539   

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

     4,530        4,727,463   

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

     2,660        2,839,630   
    

 

 

 
               9,101,632   

Utah — 0.6%

    

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/41

     1,005        1,018,279   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 30.8%
        53,467,935   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $267,642,157) — 160.6%
        278,709,239   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities  

Pennsylvania — 1.7%

    

Philadelphia Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, VRDN, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Series A (Wells Fargo NA SBPA), 0.08%, 11/01/13 (e)

     2,900        2,900,000   
      Shares         

Money Market Funds — 0.0%

    

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.03% (f)(g)

     34,803        34,803   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $2,934,803) — 1.7%
        2,934,803   
Total Investments
(Cost — $270,576,960) — 162.3%
        281,644,042   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 3.9%        6,825,614   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (16.1)%

   

    (27,908,127
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (50.1)%        (87,000,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 173,561,529   
    

 

 

 

 

Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

(b)   US 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)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB. In exchange the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These bonds serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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(d)   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. In the case of a shortfall, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire from October 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017 is $2,220,432.

 

(e)   Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date and maturity shown is the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.

 

(f)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2013
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2013
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       3,309,474           (3,274,671        34,803         $ 687   

 

(g)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

Financial futures contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Contracts

Sold

  Issue   Exchange   Expiration   Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 
(107)   10-Year US Treasury Note   Chicago Board of Trade   December 2013   $ 13,627,453      $ (8,476

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

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)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the 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.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure 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 investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 278,709,239                   $ 278,709,239   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 34,803           2,900,000                     2,934,803   
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 34,803         $ 281,609,239                   $ 281,644,042   
 

 

 

 

 

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

      

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments2             

Liabilities:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ (8,476                          $ (8,476

2   Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

 

Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

      

   

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 190,000                             $ 190,000   

Liabilities:

                

TOB trust certificates

            $ (27,899,735                  (27,899,735

VMTP Shares

              (87,000,000                  (87,000,000
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 190,000         $ (114,899,735                $ (114,709,735
 

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended October 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 3.0%

    

City of Birmingham Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Children’s Hospital (AGC), 6.00%, 6/01/34

   $ 4,615      $ 5,180,291   

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

    

5.50%, 1/01/21

     5,500        5,473,215   

5.25%, 1/01/23

     6,500        6,466,395   
    

 

 

 
               17,119,901   

Arizona — 5.2%

    

Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, RB, 5.00%, 8/01/28

     2,000        2,190,620   

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series A,
5.00%, 2/01/30

     2,685        2,614,868   

City of Tucson Arizona, COP (AGC):

    

4.25%, 7/01/21

     1,870        2,001,031   

4.25%, 7/01/22

     1,895        2,014,006   

City of Tucson Arizona, COP, Refunding (AGC), 4.00%, 7/01/20

     2,325        2,534,924   

County of Pima Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Tucson Electric Power Co. Project, San Juan Project, Series A, 4.95%, 10/01/20

     2,325        2,471,684   

Glendale Union School District No. 205, GO, Series C:

    

5.00%, 7/01/24

     1,945        2,192,657   

5.00%, 7/01/27

     500        541,405   

Maricopa County IDA, RB, Arizona Charter School Project, Series A, 6.63%, 7/01/20

     1,100        993,377   

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, RB, Mesa Project, AMT:

    

5.00%, 7/01/27

     700        724,339   

5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,925        1,917,935   

Pima County IDA, RB, Arizona Charter Schools Project:

    

Series C, 6.70%, 7/01/21

     20        20,018   

Series K, 6.38%, 7/01/31

     895        846,903   

Pinal County Electric District No. 3, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 7/01/25

     1,600        1,736,576   

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/25

     4,000        4,437,120   

Scottsdale IDA, Refunding RB, Scottsdale Healthcare, Series C (AGM), 5.00%, 9/01/35

     2,050        2,091,472   

State of Arizona, COP, Department of Administration, Series A (AGM),
4.25%, 10/01/23

     1,000        1,064,910   
    

 

 

 
               30,393,845   

California — 3.5%

    

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series B, 5.00%, 8/15/22

     2,135        2,412,251   

California HFA, RB, S/F, Home Mortgage, Series K, AMT, 4.55%, 8/01/21

     185        185,631   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Mandatory Put Bonds, Republic Services, Inc. Project, Series B, AMT, 5.25%, 6/01/23 (a)

     605        648,034   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Pacific Gas, Series C, AMT (NPFGC), 4.75%, 12/01/23

     5,000        5,222,250   

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Series A-1, AMT, 5.00%, 3/01/25

     2,000        2,142,180   

State of California, GO:

    

5.50%, 4/01/28

     15        15,247   

5.00%, 11/01/32

     2,000        2,090,560   

Various Purposes, 5.75%, 4/01/31

     7,000        7,822,010   
    

 

 

 
               20,538,163   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Colorado — 0.5%

    

Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1, Tax Allocation Bonds, Public Improvement Fee, Tax Increment, 7.50%, 6/01/14 (b)

   $ 2,570      $ 2,704,385   

Connecticut — 2.4%

    

Connecticut State Development Authority, RB, Learjet, Inc. Project, AMT, 7.95%, 4/01/26

     1,160        1,224,334   

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Connecticut College, Series I,
5.00%, 7/01/29

     1,075        1,152,206   

Connecticut College, Series I,
5.00%, 7/01/31

     1,320        1,398,936   

Connecticut College, Series I,
5.00%, 7/01/32

     500        527,290   

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Series F,
5.00%, 7/01/31

     1,780        1,837,067   

State of Connecticut, GO, Series B,
5.00%, 4/15/31

     6,990        7,518,304   
    

 

 

 
               13,658,137   

Florida — 8.6%

    

Broward County Florida Airport System, ARB, Series Q-2, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/32

     1,250        1,257,100   

County of Broward Florida School Board, COP, Refunding, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/24

     10,000        11,121,500   

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

    

5.50%, 10/01/23

     1,000        1,117,380   

(AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/27

     1,635        1,694,351   

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, AMT, Series B:

    

6.00%, 10/01/28

     3,470        3,789,622   

6.00%, 10/01/29

     3,480        3,757,808   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Transit System, Sales Surtax Revenue, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,500        1,558,695   

5.00%, 7/01/33

     3,000        3,102,120   

County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue, Refunding RB, Series C (BHAC), 5.00%, 10/01/23

     8,000        9,098,720   

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Airport Facilities, Refunding RB, Series B, AMT:

    

5.00%, 10/01/25

     1,000        1,069,700   

5.00%, 10/01/26

     2,935        3,106,844   

Highlands County Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Adventis Health, Series G, 5.13%, 11/15/16 (b)

     35        39,771   

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/26

     4,000        4,370,040   

Midtown Miami Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds:

    

Series A, 6.00%, 5/01/24

     2,710        2,717,913   

Series B, 6.50%, 5/01/37

     1,840        1,846,624   

Sterling Hill Community Development District, Refunding RB, Special Assessment Bonds, Series B, 5.50%, 11/01/10 (c)(d)

     155        99,862   
    

 

 

 
               49,748,050   

Georgia — 1.2%

    

Fulton County Development Authority, Refunding RB, Robert Woodruff, Series B,
5.25%, 3/15/24

     3,000        3,265,950   

Medical Center Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Columbus Regional Healthcare (AGM):

    

4.00%, 8/01/23

     1,500        1,563,405   

4.13%, 8/01/24

     2,000        2,070,320   
    

 

 

 
               6,899,675   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Guam — 0.4%

    

Territory of Guam, RB, Section 30, Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/24

   $ 2,100      $ 2,228,667   

Hawaii — 0.9%

    

State of Hawaii Airports System, Refunding ARB, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/29

     5,000        5,326,150   

Idaho — 0.6%

    

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center (AGM),
4.63%, 7/01/30

     3,700        3,745,325   

Illinois — 12.1%

    

Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB,
5.25%, 12/01/31

     3,700        3,858,138   

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, Third Lien, Series B-2 (AGM),
5.75%, 1/01/14 (b)

     8,130        8,203,983   

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding GARB, O’Hare International Airport, AMT:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/23

     13,000        14,165,840   

Series C, 5.25%, 1/01/28

     1,350        1,398,586   

Series C, 5.25%, 1/01/29

     3,020        3,101,570   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/34

     9,140        9,341,720   

Madison-Macoupin Etc. Counties Community College District No. 536, GO, Refunding, Lewis & Clark Community College:

    

5.00%, 5/01/29

     350        365,176   

5.00%, 5/01/30

     475        491,502   

5.00%, 5/01/31

     500        515,660   

5.00%, 5/01/32

     500        513,105   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     3,500        3,848,635   

6.25%, 6/01/24

     12,750        13,837,957   

State of Illinois, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 8/01/21

     3,000        3,251,790   

Village of Hodgkins Illinois, RB, MBM Project, AMT, 5.90%, 11/01/17

     6,000        6,003,900   

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

     1,425        1,369,981   
    

 

 

 
               70,267,543   

Indiana — 4.1%

    

City of Whiting Indiana, RB, BP Products North America, Remarketed, Pollution Control, 5.25%, 1/01/21

     4,800        5,609,568   

County of Jasper Indiana, Refunding RB, Northern Indiana Public Service Co., Series C (NPFGC), 5.85%, 4/01/19

     2,000        2,298,320   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Wastewater, First Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/31

     10,000        10,784,400   

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, U.S. Steel Corp. Project, 6.00%, 12/01/19

     5,000        5,114,550   
    

 

 

 
               23,806,838   

Iowa — 1.1%

    

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, RB, Private College Facility:

    

5.25%, 4/01/23

     695        787,539   

5.25%, 4/01/24

     730        817,096   

5.25%, 4/01/25

     520        574,517   

5.25%, 4/01/26

     360        393,822   

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Refunding RB, Private College Facility:

    

5.00%, 9/01/22

     2,315        2,463,484   

Upper Iowa University Project, 5.00%, 9/01/20

     1,000        1,103,620   
    

 

 

 
               6,140,078   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Kansas — 1.5%

    

Kansas Development Finance Authority, RB, KU Health System, Series H, 5.00%, 3/01/26

   $ 3,220      $ 3,425,307   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group, Series C, 5.00%, 11/15/23

     1,500        1,679,460   

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, Series A, 4.00%, 1/01/22

     3,425        3,592,791   
    

 

 

 
               8,697,558   

Kentucky — 3.2%

    

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Owensboro Medical Health System, Series A, 5.25%, 6/01/23

     8,650        9,310,341   

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, Refunding RB, Project No. 93 (AGC),
5.25%, 2/01/24

     8,000        9,132,960   
    

 

 

 
               18,443,301   

Louisiana — 4.1%

    

Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Refunding RB, West Jefferson Medical Center, Series A (AGM), 5.50%, 1/01/26

     3,000        3,193,170   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Refunding RB, BRCC Facilities Corp. Project:

    

5.00%, 12/01/27

     3,445        3,745,714   

5.00%, 12/01/28

     3,715        4,003,878   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana LLC Project, Series A, 5.00%, 9/01/28

     2,000        2,087,400   

New Orleans Aviation Board Louisiana, Refunding GARB, Restructuring, Series A-2 (AGC),
6.00%, 1/01/23

     850        970,726   

State of Louisiana Gasoline & Fuels Tax Revenue, Refunding RB, 4.00%, 5/01/34

     6,000        5,844,180   

Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District, RB, Sales Tax, 5.00%, 7/01/28

     3,660        3,854,749   
    

 

 

 
               23,699,817   

Maine — 0.3%

    

Portland Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Living, Retirement Facilities, Series A, 6.00%, 2/01/34

     1,965        1,970,915   

Maryland — 0.7%

    

Maryland EDC, RB, Transportation Facilities Project, Series A, 5.13%, 6/01/20

     1,750        1,839,127   

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

     790        822,027   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Johns Hopkins Health System, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     1,140        1,196,316   
    

 

 

 
               3,857,470   

Massachusetts — 1.2%

    

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Winchester Hospital, 5.00%, 7/01/25

     1,060        1,118,268   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/25

     5,000        5,785,800   
    

 

 

 
               6,904,068   

Michigan — 2.7%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Water Supply System, Refunding RB, Second Lien, Series C (BHAC), 5.75%, 7/01/26

     4,235        4,408,296   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Michigan (concluded)

    

Manistee Area Public Schools, GO, Refunding
(Q-SBLF), 5.00%, 5/01/25

   $ 1,000      $ 1,089,040   

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program, Series II-A, 5.00%, 10/15/24

     2,500        2,726,450   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Henry Ford Health System, 5.25%, 11/15/24

     4,900        5,149,851   

State of Michigan Trunk Line Revenue, RB,
5.00%, 11/15/31

     2,000        2,129,220   
    

 

 

 
               15,502,857   

Minnesota — 1.6%

    

City of St. Cloud Minnesota, Refunding RB, Centracare Health System, Series A, 4.25%, 5/01/21

     2,300        2,508,909   

University of Minnesota, RB, Biomedical Science Research Facilities Funding Program:

    

Series B, 5.00%, 8/01/36

     1,000        1,061,220   

Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/27

     1,390        1,568,559   

Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/28

     740        825,803   

Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/29

     1,555        1,717,778   

Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     1,635        1,787,938   
    

 

 

 
               9,470,207   

Mississippi — 0.9%

    

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Refunding RB, System Energy Resource, Inc. Project, 5.88%, 4/01/22

     5,000        4,999,050   

Missouri — 2.7%

    

Missouri Development Finance Board, RB, St. Joseph Sewage System Improvements, Series E, 4.75%, 5/01/26

     750        752,640   

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission Power, RB, Prairie State Project, Series A (BHAC), 5.00%, 1/01/32

     5,000        5,327,800   

Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resource Authority, Refunding RB, Revolving Funds Program, Series A,
5.00%, 1/01/25

     3,150        3,675,168   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, SSM Health Care, Series B, 4.25%, 6/01/25

     5,975        6,144,750   
    

 

 

 
               15,900,358   

Montana — 0.5%

  

Montana Facility Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/24

     2,625        2,861,329   

Nebraska — 1.0%

  

Douglas County School District No. 17 Nebraska, GO, Refunding, 2.00%, 6/15/25

     4,380        3,936,437   

Lancaster County Hospital Authority No. 1, Refunding RB, Immanuel Obligation Group, 5.50%, 1/01/30

     1,000        1,044,500   

Nebraska Public Power District, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/30 (e)

     1,000        1,062,580   
    

 

 

 
               6,043,517   

Nevada — 0.7%

  

County of Humboldt Nevada, Refunding RB, Idaho Power Co. Project, 5.15%, 12/01/24

     3,800        4,056,044   

New Jersey — 15.9%

  

Essex County Improvement Authority, LRB, Newark Project, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/20

     2,000        2,243,200   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New Jersey (concluded)

  

Garden State Preservation Trust, RB, Election of 2005, Series A (AGM), 5.80%, 11/01/15 (b)

   $ 5,050      $ 5,589,087   

New Jersey EDA, RB, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.13%, 9/15/23

     6,040        5,758,234   

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB:

    

New Jersey American Water Co., Series E, AMT, 4.70%, 12/01/25

     3,000        3,151,800   

School Facilities Construction, Series AA, 4.25%, 12/15/24

     3,850        4,043,116   

School Facilities Construction, Series EE, 5.00%, 9/01/23

     3,465        3,901,798   

School Facilities Construction, Series NN, 5.00%, 3/01/29

     6,500        6,954,740   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Hackensack University Medical, Series B (AGM), 4.00%, 1/01/24

     635        659,238   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Series 1, AMT, 5.50%, 12/01/26

     1,665        1,739,792   

Series 1, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/27

     9,330        9,682,767   

Student Loan, Series 1A, 4.75%, 12/01/21

     2,240        2,425,002   

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series X, AMT,
5.10%, 10/01/23

     2,195        2,265,394   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/29

     10,000        10,752,600   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

Transportation Program, Series AA,
5.25%, 6/15/31

     12,000        12,890,040   

Transportation System, Series A,
5.25%, 6/15/24

     3,185        3,603,732   

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

     12,190        13,246,995   

South Jersey Port Corp., RB, Marine Terminal, Series O-1 (AGC), 4.63%, 1/01/23

     1,375        1,485,605   

State of New Jersey, GO, Refunding, Series O, 5.25%, 8/01/21

     1,355        1,647,517   
    

 

 

 
               92,040,657   

New Mexico — 0.2%

  

New Mexico State University, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 4/01/25

     850        989,128   

New York — 21.2%

  

City of New York New York, GO, Refunding:

    

Fiscal 2013, Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     5,000        5,423,350   

Series B, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     2,210        2,388,634   

Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/27

     3,500        3,894,695   

City of New York New York, GO, Series D1, 5.13%, 12/01/26

     4,615        5,285,006   

County of Suffolk New York Water Authority, Refunding RB, 3.00%, 6/01/25

     2,000        1,950,820   

Essex County Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, AMT, 5.20%, 12/01/23

     5,000        5,075,600   

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System, Series A, 5.50%, 4/01/24

     1,000        1,105,620   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/25

     1,980        2,183,683   

Sub-Series B-1, Remarketed,
5.00%, 11/15/24

     2,300        2,628,601   

Sub-Series B-4, Remarketed,
5.00%, 11/15/24

     1,500        1,714,305   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Dedicated Tax Fund, Series B,
5.25%, 11/15/25

     4,000        4,621,600   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
54    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    OCTOBER 31, 2013   


Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New York (concluded)

  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB (concluded):

    

Series F, 5.00%, 11/15/30

   $ 1,460      $ 1,542,563   

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     5,695        6,180,840   

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, New York Stock Exchange Project, Series A, 4.25%, 5/01/24

     1,740        1,826,704   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-3,
5.00%, 1/15/23

     3,560        4,095,531   

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Carnegie Hall, Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/29

     2,750        2,971,732   

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB:

    

Education, Series D, 5.00%, 9/15/16 (b)

     5        5,639   

Education, Series D, 5.00%, 3/15/31

     4,495        4,741,416   

Fordham University, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/25

     900        1,013,454   

Mental Health Services (AGM),
5.00%, 8/15/18 (b)

     10        11,847   

Mental Health Services (AGM),
5.00%, 2/15/22

     3,990        4,542,735   

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Series A (NPFGC), 5.15%, 7/01/24

     1,000        1,101,590   

Municipal Health Facilities Improvement Program, 5.00%, 1/15/27

     6,900        7,440,201   

New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/22

     1,725        1,913,853   

New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 5.13%, 7/01/23

     1,670        1,843,096   

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Series A, 5.50%, 5/01/30

     1,495        1,575,311   

School District Financing Program, Series C, 5.00%, 10/01/24

     3,165        3,579,552   

New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Mount Sinai Hospital Obligated Group, Series A, 4.25%, 7/01/23

     2,225        2,326,749   

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Series E, 5.00%, 5/01/23

     2,160        2,335,435   

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series E, 5.00%, 5/01/22

     650        710,184   

Yeshiva University, 4.00%, 9/01/23

     2,860        2,919,088   

Yeshiva University, 4.25%, 9/01/24

     2,750        2,800,572   

New York State Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, General, Series I, 5.00%, 1/01/24

     3,000        3,429,270   

New York State Urban Development Corp., RB, Series A-1 (NPFCG), 5.25%, 3/15/14 (b)

     10,000        10,189,900   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, 5.00%, 12/01/20

     2,475        2,648,324   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated, 152nd Series, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/23

     1,000        1,093,290   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, Consolidated, 153rd Series, 5.00%, 7/15/24

     2,010        2,285,350   

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB, Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/24

     2,000        2,309,040   

United Nations Development Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 4.25%, 7/01/24

     2,985        3,134,310   

Westchester County Healthcare Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Remarketing, Series A,
5.00%, 11/01/24

     5,470        5,915,203   
    

 

 

 
               122,754,693   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

North Carolina — 1.2%

  

City of Charlotte North Carolina, RB, Charlotte Douglas Airport, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/33

   $ 4,000      $ 4,194,320   

Gaston County Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Exempt Facilities, National Gypsum Co. Project, AMT, 5.75%, 8/01/35

     1,105        1,022,379   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB, WakeMed, Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/31

     1,500        1,537,905   
    

 

 

 
               6,754,604   

Ohio — 1.1%

  

Ohio State Turnpike Commission, RB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-1, 5.25%, 2/15/31

     6,000        6,446,580   

Oregon — 1.6%

  

Klamath County School District, GO:

    

5.00%, 6/15/30

     1,000        1,090,020   

5.00%, 6/15/31

     1,000        1,081,670   

Oregon Health & Science University, Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/26

     1,500        1,663,365   

Series E, 5.00%, 7/01/30

     1,000        1,062,790   

Series E, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     250        263,090   

Oregon State Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Reed College Project, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/29

     1,835        1,985,965   

State of Oregon, GO, Series H, 5.00%, 5/01/36

     2,000        2,139,940   
    

 

 

 
               9,286,840   

Pennsylvania — 7.7%

  

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, ARB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 6/15/20

     2,895        3,196,543   

City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding, Series B (AGM), 5.25%, 9/01/17

     9,630        10,692,382   

County of Allegheny Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding, Series C-68, 5.00%, 11/01/25

     2,515        2,755,384   

County of Allegheny Pennsylvania, GO,
Series C-67:

    

5.00%, 11/01/25

     2,700        2,958,066   

5.00%, 11/01/26

     2,375        2,574,548   

Montgomery County IDA Pennsylvania, MRB, Whitemarsh Continuing Care, 6.00%, 2/01/21

     3,500        3,546,235   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, National Gypsum Co., Series A, AMT, 6.25%, 11/01/27

     7,710        7,569,215   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub-Series B, 5.25%, 12/01/31

     4,000        4,226,240   

South Fork Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 7/01/26

     6,225        6,970,132   
    

 

 

 
               44,488,745   

Puerto Rico — 1.6%

  

Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Subordinate, Capital Fund Modernization, 5.13%, 12/01/27

     9,450        9,443,952   

Rhode Island — 1.1%

  

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., RB:

    

City of Newport Issue Financing Program, Series C, 5.00%, 5/15/30

     4,305        4,616,940   

Providence College, 5.00%, 11/01/34

     1,750        1,815,380   
    

 

 

 
               6,432,320   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

South Carolina — 0.2%

  

County of Florence South Carolina, Refunding RB, McLeod Regional Medical Center, Series A, 4.50%, 11/01/25

   $ 1,000      $ 1,039,140   

South Dakota — 0.2%

  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Regional Health, 5.00%, 9/01/25

     1,000        1,062,090   

Tennessee — 1.4%

  

Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facility Board Tennessee, Refunding RB, Eastowne Village Project, 4.00%, 6/01/31 (a)

     3,690        3,922,212   

Memphis-Shelby County Sports Authority, Inc., Refunding RB, Memphis Arena Project:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/23

     2,695        2,973,097   

Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/22

     1,000        1,116,050   
    

 

 

 
               8,011,359   

Texas — 8.6%

  

City of Grapevine Texas, GO, 5.00%, 2/15/33

     5,685        6,103,871   

City of Houston Texas, Refunding ARB, Series A:

    

Senior Lien, 5.25%, 7/01/29

     4,055        4,413,138   

Subordinate Lien, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/25

     1,500        1,617,660   

Subordinate Lien, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,010        1,015,575   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facilities Improvement Corp., ARB, Joint Improvement, Series 2001-A-1, AMT, 6.15%, 1/01/16

     4,000        3,945,920   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding RB, AMT:

    

Series E, 5.00%, 11/01/26

     2,185        2,290,492   

Series E, 5.00%, 11/01/27

     4,960        5,149,720   

Series F, 5.00%, 11/01/31

     6,345        6,412,193   

Frisco ISD, GO, Refunding (PSF-GTD),
4.25%, 8/15/28

     3,700        3,903,093   

Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., RB, Southwest Airlines Co. Project, AMT,
5.00%, 11/01/28

     1,000        982,410   

Red River Education Financing Corp., RB, 5.00%, 3/15/33

     1,340        1,431,924   

San Jacinto River Authority, RB, Special Project (AGM), 5.25%, 10/01/25

     2,910        3,175,887   

Socorro ISD, GO, Refunding, School Building (PSF-GTD), 5.00%, 8/15/32

     2,500        2,696,925   

Via Metropolitan Transit Authority,
Refunding RB (e):

    

5.25%, 8/01/28

     1,585        1,715,604   

5.25%, 8/01/29

     1,720        1,840,417   

5.25%, 8/01/33

     3,000        3,122,880   
    

 

 

 
               49,817,709   

US Virgin Islands — 0.9%

  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/24

     5,000        5,501,800   

Vermont — 0.3%

  

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Refunding RB, Middlebury College Project, 5.00%, 11/01/32

     1,680        1,815,156   

Virginia — 1.0%

  

Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, RB, 5.00%, 5/15/28

     5,000        5,553,300   

West Virginia — 2.8%

  

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Improvement Bonds, Charleston, Series A, 5.13%, 9/01/23

     4,000        4,285,560   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

West Virginia (concluded)

  

West Virginia University, RB, West Virginia University Project, Series B:

    

5.00%, 10/01/29

   $ 7,520      $ 8,078,510   

5.00%, 10/01/30

     3,500        3,735,375   
    

 

 

 
               16,099,445   

Wisconsin — 3.3%

  

Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Wisconsin Airport Facilities, Senior Obligation Group, Series B, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/28

     4,765        4,669,224   

State of Wisconsin, GO, Series C,
4.50%, 5/01/30

     6,120        6,413,576   

WPPI Energy, Refunding RB, Supply System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/32

     4,010        4,200,756   

5.00%, 7/01/33

     3,500        3,658,095   
    

 

 

 
               18,941,651   

Total Municipal Bonds135.0%

  

    781,462,417   
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)
              

California — 2.6%

    

Peralta Community College District, GO, Election of 2000, Series D (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/30

     5,265        5,385,305   

Sequoia Union High School District California, GO, Refunding, Election of 2004, Series B (AGM), 5.50%, 7/01/35

     9,028        9,704,544   
    

 

 

 
               15,089,849   

Illinois — 4.0%

    

Du Page & Will Counties Community School District No. 204, GO, School Building, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 12/30/22

     8,650        9,743,701   

McHenry County Conservation District Illinois, GO (AGM), 5.13%, 2/01/27

     12,695        13,633,515   
    

 

 

 
               23,377,216   

Louisiana — 2.4%

    

State of Louisiana, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/24

     12,000        14,078,040   

Massachusetts — 3.4%

    

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Partners Healthcare, Series L, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     10,175        10,682,819   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series A (AGM):

    

5.00%, 8/15/30 (b)

     1,075        1,127,863   

5.00%, 8/15/30

     7,264        7,624,314   
    

 

 

 
               19,434,996   

Minnesota — 1.9%

    

State of Minnesota, GO, State Various Purpose, Series A, 4.00%, 8/01/29

     10,525        10,809,993   

New Jersey — 2.1%

    

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System, Series D (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/15 (b)

     11,120        11,966,232   

New York — 7.5%

    

City of New York New York, GO, Refunding, Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/24

     3,990        4,504,989   

City of New York New York, GO:

    

Sub-Series B-1, 5.25%, 9/01/22

     8,250        9,477,682   

Sub-Series I-1, 5.50%, 4/01/21

     4,992        5,833,521   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

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

New York (concluded)

    

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, Series A, 4.75%, 6/15/30

   $ 8,000      $ 8,365,840   

New York State Urban Development Corp., Refunding RB, Service Contract, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/21

     8,003        9,093,051   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, Consolidated, Series 169, AMT,
5.00%, 10/15/26

     5,530        5,960,953   
    

 

 

 
               43,236,036   

Washington — 1.9%

    

Snohomish County School District No. 15-Edmonds Washington, GO (NPFGC),
5.00%, 12/01/19 (b)

     10,000        11,163,100   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 25.8%
        149,155,462   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $900,015,645) — 160.8%
        930,617,879   
Short-Term Securities    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Connecticut — 0.3%

    

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding RB, VRDN, Housing Mortgage Finance Program, Sub-Series A-2 (JPMorgan Chase NA SBPA), 0.09%, 11/01/13 (g)

   $ 1,700      $ 1,700,000   
      Shares         

Money Market Funds — 3.1%

    

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.03% (h)(i)

     17,809,700        17,809,700   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $19,509,700) — 3.4%
        19,509,700   
Total Investments (Cost — $919,525,345) — 164.2%        950,127,579   

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)%

  

    (1,286,480

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (14.4)%

   

    (83,149,375
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (49.6)%        (287,100,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 578,591,724   
    

 

 

 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.

 

(b)   US 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)   Non-income producing security.

 

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

 

(e)   When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:

 

Counterparty      Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
 

National Financial Services Corp.

     $ 6,678,901         $ 94,935   

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     $ 1,062,580         $ 1,060   

 

(f)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB. In exchange the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These bonds serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(g)   Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date and maturity shown is the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.

 

(h)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the period ended October 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2013
      

Net

Activity

       Shares Held
at October 31,
2013
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       3,667,115           14,142,585           17,809,700         $ 1,823   

 

(i)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

Ÿ  

Financial futures contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Contracts
Sold
  Issue   Exchange   Expiration   Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 
(235)   10-Year US Treasury Notes   Chicago Board of Trade   December 2013   $ 29,929,453      $ (18,616

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements—Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

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)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the 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.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)

 

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure 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 investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments 1

            $ 930,617,879                   $ 930,617,879   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 17,809,700           1,700,000                     19,509,700   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 17,809,700         $ 932,317,879                   $ 950,127,579   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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

      

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments 2                 

Liabilities:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ (18,616                          $ (18,616

2   Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

      

Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierachy as follows:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

                

Cash

  $ 263,189                             $ 263,189   

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

    416,000                               416,000   

Liabilities:

                

TOB trust certificates

            $ (83,126,361                  (83,126,361

VMTP Shares

              (287,100,000                  (287,100,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 679,189         $ (370,226,361                $ (369,547,172
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended October 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Alabama — 0.5%

    

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/19

   $ 1,490      $ 1,479,391   

Alaska — 1.0%

    

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

    

4.63%, 6/01/23

     1,570        1,475,345   

5.00%, 6/01/46

     2,250        1,547,842   
    

 

 

 
               3,023,187   

Arizona — 0.3%

    

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

     900        753,282   

County of Pima Arizona IDA, RB, Arizona Charter Schools Project, Series C, 6.75%, 7/01/31

     45        44,379   
    

 

 

 
               797,661   

California — 14.5%

    

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

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

     2,200        2,445,762   

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

     3,170        3,656,088   

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

     1,265        1,303,051   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB:

    

Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT,
5.00%, 7/01/37 (a)

     1,025        904,480   

Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT,
5.00%, 11/21/45 (a)

     2,560        2,146,765   

San Diego County Water Authority Desalination Project Pipeline,
5.00%, 11/21/45

     1,230        1,092,314   

California State Public Works Board, RB, Various Capital Projects, Sub-Series I-1,
6.38%, 11/01/34

     1,185        1,364,362   

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Senior Series A:

    

5.25%, 5/15/39

     800        853,872   

5.00%, 5/15/40

     5,930        6,045,753   

San Diego Community College District, GO, Election of 2006, 5.00%, 8/01/43

     1,085        1,145,782   

San Marcos Unified School District, GO, CAB, Election of 2010, Series B (b):

    

5.66%, 8/01/41

     5,000        1,062,500   

5.68%, 8/01/42

     2,000        399,680   

State of California, GO, Various Purpose:

    

6.00%, 3/01/33

     2,525        2,952,508   

6.50%, 4/01/33

     14,925        17,772,988   

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

     1,075        1,004,018   
    

 

 

 
               44,149,923   

Colorado — 2.5%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series D, 6.25%, 10/01/33

     1,060        1,184,624   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Project, 5.00%, 12/01/42

     1,000        930,540   

Colorado State Board of Governors, Refunding RB, State University System Enterprise, Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/43

     1,180        1,243,732   

Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1 Colorado, Tax Allocation Bonds, Public Improvement Fee, Tax Increment, 8.00%, 6/01/14 (c)

     3,300        3,482,160   

University of Colorado, RB, Series A,
5.75%, 6/01/28

     750        873,195   
    

 

 

 
               7,714,251   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Connecticut — 2.0%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Credit,
Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/40

   $ 1,375      $ 1,410,970   

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

     3,385        3,550,899   

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

     950        949,943   
    

 

 

 
               5,911,812   

Delaware — 1.7%

    

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

     1,125        1,156,984   

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

     4,065        3,854,433   
    

 

 

 
               5,011,417   

District of Columbia — 2.3%

    

District of Columbia, Refunding RB, Kipp Charter School, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/43

     240        249,614   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Second Senior Lien, Series B (AGC),
5.81%, 10/01/33 (b)

     6,590        2,106,230   

CAB, Second Senior Lien, Series B (AGC),
5.89%, 10/01/34 (b)

     4,830        1,434,269   

CAB, Second Senior Lien, Series B (AGC),
6.00%, 10/01/35 (b)

     6,515        1,783,286   

First Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/44

     1,500        1,518,930   
    

 

 

 
               7,092,329   

Florida — 5.6%

    

County of Hillsborough Florida IDA, RB, National Gypsum Co., Series B, AMT, 7.13%, 4/01/30

     2,720        2,721,224   

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

     1,165        1,203,981   

County of Tampa-Hillsborough Florida Expressway Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     2,015        2,057,496   

Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     2,510        2,537,986   

Fiddlers Creek Community Development District No. 2, Special Assessment Bonds, Series A,
6.38%, 5/01/35 (d)(e)

     2,350        1,223,081   

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, RB, Springing Lien, Series A, 7.25%, 10/01/40

     3,015        3,315,264   

Midtown Miami Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, Series A,
6.25%, 5/01/37

     915        915,174   

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

     1,155        721,344   

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

     2,480        2,254,543   
    

 

 

 
               16,950,093   

Georgia — 3.9%

    

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

     130        132,896   

Fulton County Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority, Refunding RB, Canterbury Court Project, Series A, 6.13%, 2/15/26

     2,000        2,005,260   

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, RB, Sale Tax, Third Indenture, Series A,
5.00%, 7/01/39

     3,465        3,582,013   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Refunding RB:

    

Series W, 6.60%, 1/01/18 (f)

     205        207,083   

Series W, 6.60%, 1/01/18

     4,370        4,746,563   

Series X, 6.50%, 1/01/20

     990        1,134,659   
    

 

 

 
               11,808,474   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Hawaii — 0.5%

    

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

   $ 1,355      $ 1,457,289   

Illinois — 17.3%

    

City of Chicago Illinois, GARB, O’Hare International Airport, Third Lien, Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/41

     5,865        6,595,427   

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

     4,535        4,260,406   

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

     820        855,891   

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

     800        818,808   

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

     1,050        1,067,231   

City of Chicago Illinois Waterworks, Refunding RB, Second Lien, Water Project (AGM),
5.25%, 11/01/33

     1,325        1,367,850   

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

     2,865        2,834,717   

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

     805        844,992   

Illinois Finance Authority, RB:

    

Advocate Health Care Network, Series D, 6.50%, 11/01/38

     5,000        5,638,200   

Community Rehabilitation Providers Facilities, Series A, 6.50%, 7/01/22

     285        274,928   

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Ascension Health, Series A,
5.00%, 11/15/37

     970        975,083   

Central Dupage Health, Series B,
5.50%, 11/01/39

     1,610        1,699,790   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     2,315        2,319,908   

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

    

Series B (AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/50

     3,150        3,095,001   

Series B-2, 5.00%, 6/15/50

     2,500        2,402,575   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     440        483,828   

6.00%, 6/01/28

     1,140        1,222,308   

Regional Transportation Authority, RB:

    

Series A (NPFGC), 6.70%, 11/01/21

     5,920        6,892,597   

Series A (AMBAC), 7.20%, 11/01/20

     1,065        1,248,617   

Series C (NPFGC), 7.75%, 6/01/20

     2,500        3,023,675   

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

     630        651,943   

Village of Hodgkins Illinois, RB, Metropolitan Biosolids Management LLC Project, AMT,
6.00%, 11/01/23

     2,800        2,801,708   

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

     1,350        1,297,876   
    

 

 

 
               52,673,359   

Indiana — 5.0%

    

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, Refunding RB, Multipurpose, Series A:

    

4.00%, 8/01/35

     1,130        1,056,550   

4.00%, 2/01/38

     1,810        1,644,783   

Indiana Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

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

     450        401,589   

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

     1,430        1,259,816   

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

     840        857,312   

Wastewater Utility, CWA Authority Project, First Lien, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     3,280        3,395,784   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Indiana (concluded)

    

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Community Health Network Project,
5.00%, 5/01/42

   $ 1,885      $ 1,837,479   

Parkview Health System, 5.75%, 5/01/31

     2,795        2,960,772   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/15/36

     395        412,451   

5.00%, 1/15/40

     1,270        1,312,507   
    

 

 

 
               15,139,043   

Iowa — 1.8%

    

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

    

5.00%, 12/01/19

     960        930,605   

5.50%, 12/01/22

     2,340        2,236,782   

5.25%, 12/01/25

     460        419,902   

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

     1,735        1,798,744   
    

 

 

 
               5,386,033   

Kentucky — 0.5%

    

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

Catholic Health Initiatives, 5.25%, 1/01/45 (g)

     995        990,383   

Owensboro Medical Health System, 6.38%, 6/01/40

     620        653,641   
    

 

 

 
               1,644,024   

Louisiana — 3.9%

    

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Projects, Series A-1,
6.50%, 11/01/35

     3,320        3,574,577   

Sabine River Authority Louisiana, Refunding RB, International Paper Co. Project, 6.20%, 2/01/25

     3,600        3,605,076   

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

    

5.50%, 5/15/30

     1,020        1,039,584   

5.25%, 5/15/31

     870        865,050   

5.25%, 5/15/32

     1,110        1,098,312   

5.25%, 5/15/33

     1,205        1,187,600   

5.25%, 5/15/35

     505        495,410   
    

 

 

 
               11,865,609   

Maine — 0.3%

    

Maine Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     885        923,515   

Maryland — 2.0%

    

County of Montgomery Maryland, GO, West Germantown Development District, Series A (Radian), 6.70%, 7/01/27

     1,100        1,104,983   

Maryland Community Development Administration, Refunding RB, Residential, Series D, AMT, 4.90%, 9/01/42

     1,500        1,465,920   

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

     435        440,507   

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

     1,160        1,207,026   

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Series B:

    

Ascension Health Alliance, 5.00%, 11/15/51

     675        675,425   

University of Maryland Medical System (NPFGC), 7.00%, 7/01/22

     890        1,084,314   
    

 

 

 
               5,978,175   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Massachusetts — 3.8%

    

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

   $ 1,805      $ 1,834,241   

Massachusetts HFA, RB, AMT:

    

S/F Housing, Series 130, 5.00%, 12/01/32

     2,720        2,734,525   

Series A, 5.20%, 12/01/37

     2,830        2,826,010   

Massachusetts HFA, Refunding, HRB, Series F, AMT, 5.70%, 6/01/40

     2,055        2,103,046   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, RB:

    

(AGM), 5.00%, 8/15/30

     415        433,505   

Dedicated Sales Tax, Senior Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/43

     1,420        1,493,669   
    

 

 

 
               11,424,996   

Michigan — 7.8%

    

City of Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System, Refunding RB:

    

Second Lien, Series B (AGM), 7.50%, 7/01/33

     910        976,903   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,565        1,418,281   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

     4,425        4,068,611   

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

     1,380        1,408,801   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Henry Ford Health System, 5.25%, 11/15/46

     5,080        4,915,814   

McLaren Health Care, 5.75%, 5/15/38

     8,560        9,346,407   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital, 8.25%, 9/01/39

     1,400        1,684,032   
    

 

 

 
               23,818,849   

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        3,342,060   

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

     1,065        1,122,329   
    

 

 

 
               4,464,389   

Missouri — 0.1%

    

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

     255        263,703   

Nebraska — 0.7%

    

Central Plains Energy Project Nebraska, RB, Gas
Project No. 3:

    

5.25%, 9/01/37

     825        848,438   

5.00%, 9/01/42

     1,445        1,412,531   
    

 

 

 
               2,260,969   

New Jersey — 4.9%

    

New Jersey EDA, RB, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.25%, 9/15/29

     1,955        1,796,723   

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

     2,240        2,203,600   

New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series AA,
6.38%, 10/01/28

     715        750,393   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/38

     1,295        1,343,796   

5.00%, 1/01/43

     1,985        2,031,131   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     1,635        1,721,099   

Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36

     2,460        2,585,903   

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series L:

    

5.00%, 5/01/38

     505        535,972   

5.00%, 5/01/43

     525        551,744   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. New Jersey, Refunding RB, Series 1A, 4.50%, 6/01/23

     1,335        1,234,928   
    

 

 

 
               14,755,289   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

New York — 14.6%

    

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

   $ 9,405      $ 11,034,510   

New York City IDA, RB, British Airways PLC Project, AMT, 7.63%, 12/01/32

     1,920        1,929,024   

New York City Industrial Development Agency, RB, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program,
Series C-1, 6.50%, 7/01/17

     595        590,663   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, RB:

    

Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39

     6,700        7,345,411   

Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal 2012,
Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 2/01/42

     2,460        2,578,375   

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, Liberty, Secured by Port Authority Consolidated,
Series 1WTC, 5.25%, 12/15/43

     10,735        11,202,939   

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Second Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

     1,220        1,292,431   

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB, Series F, 5.00%, 3/15/35

     3,035        3,136,005   

New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, General Purpose, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/31

     1,790        1,939,841   

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        1,256,755   

6.00%, 12/01/42

     1,250        1,340,662   

Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, RB, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series E-1, 6.50%, 7/01/17

     850        844,076   
    

 

 

 
               44,490,692   

North Carolina — 1.8%

    

Gaston County Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Exempt Facilities, National Gypsum Co. Project, AMT,
5.75%, 8/01/35

     1,675        1,549,760   

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

     1,400        1,420,356   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission,
Refunding RB:

    

Carolina Village Project, 6.00%, 4/01/38

     2,000        1,989,720   

Retirement Facilities, First Mortgage, Whitestone Project, Series A, 7.75%, 3/01/41

     595        627,838   
    

 

 

 
               5,587,674   

Oregon — 0.1%

    

City of Tigard Oregon, Refunding RB, Water System, 5.00%, 8/01/37

     250        262,263   

Pennsylvania — 1.1%

    

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Project, 5.00%, 11/15/40

     1,890        1,924,436   

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, RB, Commercial Development, AMT,
7.75%, 12/01/17

     1,265        1,265,721   
    

 

 

 
               3,190,157   

South Carolina — 1.1%

    

South Carolina State Ports Authority, RB,
5.25%, 7/01/40

     3,280        3,406,739   

Tennessee — 0.5%

    

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

     1,380        1,373,597   

County of Rutherford Tennessee Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Ascension Health, Series C, 5.00%, 11/15/47

     210        213,330   
    

 

 

 
               1,586,927   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas — 11.2%

    

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

   $ 1,500      $ 22,485   

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Senior Lien, 6.25%, 1/01/46

     2,140        2,188,064   

Senior Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     100        96,995   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     355        321,992   

Sub-Lien, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     315        272,025   

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

     510        538,325   

City of Houston Texas, RB, Special Facilities, Continental Airlines, Inc., Series E, AMT,
6.75%, 7/01/21

     4,820        4,819,373   

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, RB, Electric & Gas Systems, Junior Lien,
5.00%, 2/01/43

     2,515        2,624,604   

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/43

     745        772,833   

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Scott & White Healthcare, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     360        360,526   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding ARB, Joint Improvement, Series E, AMT,
5.00%, 11/01/35

     1,800        1,762,380   

Fort Bend County Industrial Development Corp., RB, NRG Energy Project, Series B, 4.75%, 11/01/42

     1,475        1,275,477   

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

     2,000        2,601,620   

Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Refunding RB, AEP Texas Central Co. Project, Series 1, 4.00%, 6/01/30

     1,080        968,209   

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, 1st Tier, Series A, 6.25%, 1/01/39

     7,000        7,748,790   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, RB, 5.00%, 12/15/29

     1,000        984,720   

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

    

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

     3,000        3,274,200   

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

     3,000        3,237,330   
    

 

 

 
               33,869,948   

Utah — 1.8%

    

City of Riverton Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/41

     2,780        2,817,419   

County of Utah Utah, RB, IHC Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/43

     2,010        2,059,406   

University of Utah, RB, General, Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/43

     635        664,902   
    

 

 

 
               5,541,727   

Virginia — 2.8%

    

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Goodwin House, Inc.:

    

5.13%, 10/01/37

     500        501,650   

5.13%, 10/01/42

     3,440        3,447,706   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC Project, AMT:

    

5.25%, 1/01/32

     1,615        1,598,107   

6.00%, 1/01/37

     2,915        3,018,220   
    

 

 

 
               8,565,683   

Washington — 2.2%

    

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A, 5.75%, 1/01/45 (g)

     2,290        2,396,027   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series D, 6.38%, 10/01/36

     3,700        4,155,655   
    

 

 

 
               6,551,682   
Municipal Bonds    Par  
(000)
    Value  

Wisconsin — 4.5%

    

State of Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Series A, 6.00%, 5/01/36

   $ 7,100      $ 7,933,469   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Ascension Health Senior Care Group, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     2,465        2,575,876   

WPPI Energy Wisconsin, Refunding RB, Power Supply System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/29

     375        402,930   

5.00%, 7/01/30

     475        505,685   

5.00%, 7/01/31

     1,035        1,095,951   

5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,260        1,292,962   
    

 

 

 
               13,806,873   
Total Municipal Bonds — 126.1%              382,854,145   
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (h)
              

California — 6.5%

    

Bay Area Toll Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco Bay Area, Series F-1, 5.63%, 4/01/44

     3,271        3,515,407   

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series B,
5.25%, 10/01/39 (i)

     2,610        2,795,127   

City & County of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission, RB, Water Revenue, Series B,
5.00%, 11/01/39

     9,480        9,904,325   

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2001, Series A (AGM),
5.00%, 8/01/32

     2,290        2,415,927   

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

     1,077        1,200,940   
    

 

 

 
               19,831,726   

Colorado — 0.8%

    

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A,
5.50%, 7/01/34 (i)

     2,129        2,332,210   

Connecticut — 2.1%

    

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, RB, Yale University, Series Z-3,
5.05%, 7/01/42

     6,000        6,467,340   

Florida — 1.9%

    

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Water & Sewer System, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     5,679        5,890,563   

Illinois — 1.1%

    

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, RB, Senior Priority, Series B, 5.50%, 1/01/33

     2,999        3,244,580   

Maryland — 0.8%

    

Maryland State Transportation Authority, RB, Transportation Facilities Project (AGM),
5.00%, 7/01/41

     2,290        2,381,096   

Massachusetts — 0.8%

    

Massachusetts State School Building Authority, RB, Series B, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     2,266        2,366,717   

New Hampshire — 0.7%

    

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, RB, Dartmouth College,
5.25%, 6/01/39 (i)

     2,009        2,185,024   

New York — 5.5%

    

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior,
Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47 (i)

     1,610        1,705,321   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

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

New York (concluded)

    

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

    

Series DD, 5.00%, 6/15/37

   $ 6,299      $ 6,581,141   

Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     1,575        1,686,026   

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

     6,440        6,874,893   
    

 

 

 
               16,847,381   

North Carolina — 2.1%

    

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Duke University Project, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/41

     6,239        6,410,274   

Ohio — 5.8%

    

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, RB, Cleveland Clinic Health, Series A,
5.25%, 1/01/33

     2,400        2,485,056   

State of Ohio, Refunding RB, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series A,
5.50%, 1/01/39

     13,843        15,120,392   
    

 

 

 
               17,605,448   

South Carolina — 1.8%

    

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

     4,995        5,408,986   

Texas — 3.6%

    

County of Harris Texas Metropolitan Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/41

     3,400        3,517,776   

Board of Regents of the University of Texas, Refunding RB, Series 2012B, 5.00%, 8/15/43

     1,830        1,938,326   

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, RB, S/F Mortgage, Series B, AMT (Ginnie Mae), 5.25%, 9/01/32

     2,391        2,424,968   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (h)
   Par  
(000)
    Value  

Texas (concluded)

    

Texas State University System, Refunding RB (AGM), 5.00%, 3/15/30

   $ 2,743      $ 2,913,394   
    

 

 

 
               10,794,464   

Washington — 5.8%

  

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 11/01/34

     5,000        5,274,075   

5.00%, 11/01/36

     4,000        4,219,260   

(AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/32

     7,693        8,100,593   
    

 

 

 
               17,593,928   

Wisconsin — 0.8%

  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Froedtert & Community Health, Inc., Series C, 5.25%, 4/01/39 (i)

     2,499        2,565,358   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 40.1%
        121,925,095   

Total Long-Term Investments

(Cost — $486,656,900) — 166.2%

  

  

    504,779,240   
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, 0.03% (j)(k)

     3,169,109        3,169,109   

Total Short-Term Securities

(Cost — $3,169,109) — 1.0%

  

  

    3,169,109   
Total Investments (Cost — $489,826,009) — 167.2%        507,948,349   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.9%        2,653,210   

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (22.0)%

   

    (66,894,847
VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (46.1)%        (140,000,000
    

 

 

 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%      $ 303,706,712   
    

 

 

 

 

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)   Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.

 

(c)   US 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)   Non-income producing security.

 

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

 

(f)   Security is collateralized by municipal or US Treasury obligations.

 

(g)   When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:

 

Counterparty      Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

     $ 4,760,007         $ 95,464   

 

(h)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB. In exchange the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These bonds serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

(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. In the case of a shortfall, the aggregate maximum potential amount the Fund could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expire from October 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017 is $12,747,501.

 

(j)   Represents the current yield as of report date.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

 

(k)   Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2013, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

Affiliate      Shares Held
at April 30,
2013
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at October 31,
2013
       Income  

FFI Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund

       5,335,715           (2,166,606        3,169,109         $ 892   

 

Ÿ  

Financial futures contracts as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

Contracts

Sold

  Issue   Exchange   Expiration   Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 
(93)   10-Year US Treasury Note   Chicago Board of Trade   December 2013   $ 11,844,422      $ (7,367

 

Ÿ  

Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

Ÿ  

Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access

 

Ÿ  

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)

 

Ÿ  

Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the 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.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure 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 investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of October 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  

Assets:

                
Investments:                 

Long-Term Investments1

            $ 504,779,240              $ 504,779,240   

Short-Term Securities

  $ 3,169,109                          3,169,109   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,169,109         $ 504,779,240              $ 507,948,349   
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

                
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments2                 

Liabilities:

                

Interest rate contracts

  $ (7,367                     $ (7,367

2   Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

      

Certain of the Fund’s assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of October 31, 2013, such assets and liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3      Total  

Assets:

                

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

  $ 165,000                        $ 165,000   

Liabilities:

                

TOB trust certificates

            $ (66,878,016             (66,878,016

VMTP Shares

              (140,000,000             (140,000,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ 165,000         $ (206,878,016           $ (206,713,016
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended October 31, 2013.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities     

 

October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)   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)
 
             
Assets                                                        

Investments at value — unaffiliated1

  $ 528,087,827      $ 557,270,626      $ 357,011,537      $ 264,225,828      $ 281,609,239      $ 932,317,879      $ 504,779,240   

Investments at value — affiliated2

    1,850,232        2,076,220        9,986,495        4,929,995        34,803        17,809,700        3,169,109   

Cash

           124,580                             263,189          

Cash pledged for financial futures contracts

    252,000        107,000        121,000        91,000        190,000        416,000        165,000   

Interest receivable

    9,301,813        7,893,810        5,607,256        3,977,094        3,851,686        12,887,822        8,525,617   

Investments sold receivable

    5,989,597        780,000               210,585        7,122,109        1,980,569        1,061,170   

Variation margin receivable of financial futures contracts

    22,188        9,375        10,625        7,969        16,719        36,719        14,531   

Deferred offering costs

           227,707        69,205        58,249        70,685        176,195        95,197   

Prepaid expenses

           48,291        318        62        225        1,516        637   
 

 

 

 

Total assets

    545,503,657        568,537,609        372,806,436        273,500,782        292,895,466        965,889,589        517,810,501   
 

 

 

 
             
Accrued Liabilities                                                        

Investments purchased payable

    8,495,870        12,654,215        7,635,106        4,529,538        3,368,014        13,539,471        5,011,196   

Income dividends payable — Common Shares

    2,236,480        1,788,707        1,293,190        937,918        878,156        2,738,183        1,907,462   

Investment advisory fees payable

    248,108        233,708        167,116        123,028        123,544        440,721        216,051   

Officer’s and Directors’ fees payable

    3,072        2,586        2,020        1,467        1,611        208,162        2,752   

Interest expense and fees payable

    12,981        21,555        13,203        11,344        8,392        23,014        16,831   

Other accrued expenses payable

    110,502        102,110        40,710        50,471        54,485        121,953        71,481   
 

 

 

 

Total accrued liabilities

    11,107,013        14,802,881        9,151,345        5,653,766        4,434,202        17,071,504        7,225,773   
 

 

 

 
             
Other Liabilities                                                        

TOB trust certificates

    71,143,448        78,630,712        57,579,446        46,192,990        27,899,735        83,126,361        66,878,016   

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        87,000,000        287,100,000        140,000,000   
 

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

    71,143,448        221,130,712        141,279,446        101,192,990        114,899,735        370,226,361        206,878,016   
 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    82,250,461        235,933,593        150,430,791        106,846,756        119,333,937        387,297,865        214,103,789   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 463,253,196      $ 332,604,016      $ 222,375,645      $ 166,654,026      $ 173,561,529      $ 578,591,724      $ 303,706,712   
 

 

 

 
             
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Consist of   

Paid-in capital5

  $ 479,994,397      $ 316,107,255      $ 210,741,011      $ 155,479,956      $ 175,219,629      $ 543,645,761      $ 286,938,288   

Undistributed net investment income

    2,161,119        7,091,783        3,259,674        3,265,551        2,531,139        7,552,842        4,759,433   

Accumulated net realized loss

    (15,193,991     (12,348,034     (1,397,494     (817,440     (15,247,845     (3,190,497     (6,105,982

Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (3,708,329     21,753,012        9,772,454        8,725,959        11,058,606        30,583,618        18,114,973   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 463,253,196      $ 332,604,016      $ 222,375,645      $ 166,654,026      $ 173,561,529      $ 578,591,724      $ 303,706,712   
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, per Common Share

  $ 12.95      $ 11.25      $ 15.73      $ 14.75      $ 13.34      $ 15.11      $ 14.49   
 

 

 

 

1 Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 531,784,907      $ 535,496,923      $ 347,233,696      $ 255,495,829      $ 270,542,157      $ 901,715,645      $ 486,656,900   

2 Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 1,850,232      $ 2,076,220      $ 9,986,495      $ 4,929,995      $ 34,803      $ 17,809,700      $ 3,169,109   

3 VRDP/VMTP Shares outstanding, par value $0.10 per share

           1,425        837        550        870        2,871        1,400   

4 Preferred Shares authorized, including Auction Market Preferred Shares (“AMPS”)

           8,905        5,837        4,030        6,230        15,671        8,400   

5 Common Shares outstanding, 200 million shares authorized, $0.10 par value

    35,783,679        29,565,404        14,133,224        11,300,218        13,009,717        38,296,266        20,960,977   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Operations     

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)   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)
 
             
Investment Income                                                        

Interest

  $ 15,654,927      $ 13,628,703      $ 9,214,715      $ 6,808,758      $ 6,752,138      $ 20,567,079      $ 13,499,373   

Income — affiliated

    590        449        622        286        687        1,823        892   
 

 

 

 

Total income

    15,655,517        13,629,152        9,215,337        6,809,044        6,752,825        20,568,902        13,500,265   
 

 

 

 
             
Expenses                                                        

Investment advisory

    1,520,124        1,417,241        1,043,402        771,414        840,879        2,683,408        1,359,810   

Professional

    38,283        40,289        45,158        34,972        39,952        60,872        44,479   

Accounting services

    40,913        41,216        29,204        23,126        24,800        61,508        40,847   

Officer and Directors

    26,067        18,895        12,945        9,646        10,133        46,722        17,737   

Transfer agent

    30,376        20,721        13,485        11,821        11,086        25,935        17,043   

Custodian

    13,684        15,156        9,791        7,378        8,329        23,352        12,985   

Printing

    5,912        5,733        5,024        4,605        4,648        7,222        6,476   

Registration

    825        699        649        624        625        924        650   

Miscellaneous

    27,431        32,298        41,119        39,045        34,966        52,667        41,462   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs

    1,703,615        1,592,248        1,200,777        902,631        975,418        2,962,610        1,541,489   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs1

    295,209        1,011,520        700,504        496,399        632,435        1,930,196        1,093,211   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses

    1,998,824        2,603,768        1,901,281        1,399,030        1,607,853        4,892,806        2,634,700   

Less fees waived by Manager

    (712     (413     (676     (302     (82,896     (1,635     (1,016
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    1,998,112        2,603,355        1,900,605        1,398,728        1,524,957        4,891,171        2,633,684   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    13,657,405        11,025,797        7,314,732        5,410,316        5,227,868        15,677,731        10,866,581   
 

 

 

 
             
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)                                                        
Net realized gain (loss) from:              

Investments

    (891,542     (3,048,358     (1,316,998     (1,173,027     (8,613,701     (3,742,604     (2,144,190

Financial futures contracts

    200,454        393,146        218,524        116,434        684,457        772,601        256,237   
 

 

 

 
    (691,088     (2,655,212     (1,098,474     (1,056,593     (7,929,244     (2,970,003     (1,887,953
 

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:              

Investments

    (50,636,000     (38,826,397     (32,513,009     (23,593,785     (17,862,731     (53,819,685     (43,980,378

Financial futures contracts

    418,805        209,832        351,272        155,953        243,311        480,380        382,543   
 

 

 

 
    (50,217,195     (38,616,565     (32,161,737     (23,437,832     (17,619,420     (53,339,305     (43,597,835
 

 

 

 

Total realized and unrealized loss

    (50,908,283     (41,271,777     (33,260,211     (24,494,425     (25,548,664     (56,309,308     (45,485,788
 

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations

  $ (37,250,878   $ (30,245,980   $ (25,945,479   $ (19,084,109   $ (20,320,796   $ (40,631,577   $ (34,619,207
 

 

 

 

1 Related to TOBs, VRDP Shares and/or VMTP Shares.

  

         

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock MuniAssets
Fund, Inc. (MUA)
        BlackRock MuniEnhanced
Fund, Inc. (MEN)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2013
        Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2013
 
         
Operations                                    

Net investment income

  $ 13,657,405      $ 27,672,775        $ 11,025,797      $ 20,863,078   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (691,088     4,181,719          (2,655,212     413,480   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (50,217,195     27,645,943          (38,616,565     14,501,115   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    (37,250,878     59,500,437          (30,245,980     35,777,673   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Dividends to Common Shareholders From                                    

Net investment income

    (13,418,880     (27,772,135 )1        (10,657,059     (20,531,117 )1 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Capital Share Transactions                                    

Reinvestment of common dividends

           597,054          248,371        995,097   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                    

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (50,669,758     32,325,356          (40,654,668     16,241,653   

Beginning of period

    513,922,954        481,597,598          373,258,684        357,017,031   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 463,253,196      $ 513,922,954        $ 332,604,016      $ 373,258,684   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 2,161,119      $ 1,922,594        $ 7,091,783      $ 6,723,045   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
    BlackRock MuniHoldings
Fund, Inc. (MHD)
        BlackRock MuniHoldings II
Fund, Inc. (MUH)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

April 30,
2013

        Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2013
 
         
Operations                                    

Net investment income

  $ 7,314,732      $ 15,016,849        $ 5,410,316      $ 11,018,658   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (1,098,474     940,190          (1,056,593     1,895,365   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (32,161,737     13,339,344          (23,437,832     8,628,659   

Distributions to VMTP Shareholders from net realized gain

           (115,598              (66,164
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    (25,945,479     29,180,785          (19,084,109     21,476,518   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders From                                    

Net investment income

    (7,758,211     (15,802,003 )1        (5,627,509     (11,743,669 )1 

Net realized gain

           (2,694,641 )1               (1,836,005 )1 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders

    (7,758,211     (18,496,644       (5,627,509     (13,579,674
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Capital Share Transactions                                    

Reinvestment of common dividends and distributions

    168,146        1,237,551                 844,464   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Net Assets Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                    

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (33,535,544     11,921,692          (24,711,618     8,741,308   

Beginning of period

    255,911,189        243,989,497          191,365,644        182,624,336   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 222,375,645      $ 255,911,189        $ 166,654,026      $ 191,365,644   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 3,259,674      $ 3,703,153        $ 3,265,551      $ 3,469,290   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

1   

Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock MuniHoldings
Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)
        BlackRock Muni Intermediate
Duration Fund, Inc. (MUI)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

April 30,
2013

        Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2013
 
         
Operations                                    

Net investment income

  $ 5,227,868      $ 10,810,579        $ 15,677,731      $ 31,218,864   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (7,929,244     5,258,789          (2,970,003     6,278,090   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (17,619,420     4,576,039          (53,339,305     15,436,040   

Distributions to VRDP Shareholders from net realized gain

                           (104,404
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    (20,320,796     20,645,407          (40,631,577     52,828,590   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders From                                    

Net investment income

    (5,353,499     (11,540,016 )1        (16,429,098     (33,231,587 )1 

Net realized gain

                           (4,957,743 )1 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders

    (5,353,499     (11,540,016       (16,429,098     (38,189,330
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Capital Share Transactions                                    

Reinvestment of common dividends

           563,444                 3,576,025   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
         
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                    

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (25,674,295     9,668,835          (57,060,675     18,215,285   

Beginning of period

    199,235,824        189,566,989          635,652,399        617,437,114   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 173,561,529      $ 199,235,824        $ 578,591,724      $ 635,652,399   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 2,531,139      $ 2,656,770        $ 7,552,842      $ 8,304,209   
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

    BlackRock MuniVest
Fund II, Inc. (MVT)
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2013
 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 10,866,581      $ 22,156,428   

Net realized gain (loss)

    (1,887,953     2,299,157   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (43,597,835     14,729,364   
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    (34,619,207     39,184,949   
 

 

 

 
   
Dividends to Common Shareholders From                

Net investment income

    (11,430,854     (22,892,921 )1 
 

 

 

 
   
Capital Share Transactions                

Reinvestment of common dividends

    758,899        1,764,861   
 

 

 

 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (45,291,162     18,056,889   

Beginning of period

    348,997,874        330,940,985   
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 303,706,712      $ 348,997,874   
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 4,759,433      $ 5,323,706   
 

 

 

 

1 Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

   

 

 

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Statements of Cash Flows     

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)   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)
 
             
Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                                        

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations, excluding distributions to VRDP/VMTP Shareholders

  $ (37,250,878   $ (30,245,980   $ (25,945,479   $ (19,084,109   $ (20,320,796   $ (40,631,577   $ (34,619,207

Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

             

(Increase) decrease in interest receivable

    (19,130     (192,999     275,679        181,301        348,887        904,010        316,475   

(Increase) decrease in cash pledged for financial futures contracts

    (10,000     106,000        79,000        28,000        56,000        (3,000     107,000   

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

    8,895        (38,194     6,687        5,100        5,636        16,170        9,255   

(Increase) decrease in variation margin receivable

    (4,938     5,625        6,344        469        719        (7,375     4,782   

Decrease in investment advisory fees payable

    (16,712     (10,461     (16,760     (12,936     (13,827     (22,069     (24,732

Decrease in interest expense and fees payable

    (28,723     (19,426     (25,197     (20,154     (15,179     (35,078     (39,980

Decrease in other accrued expenses payable

    (247,335     (8,872     (51,433     (23,630     (24,173     (133,201     (35,727

Increase in Officer’s and Directors’ fees payable

    2,896        2,109        1,665        1,202        1,315        30,190        2,272   

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

    51,527,542        41,874,755        33,830,007        24,766,812        26,476,432        57,562,289        46,124,568   

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments

    (427,419     (533,961     64,337        (135,455     528,251        1,892,867        62,335   

Amortization of deferred offering costs

           6,188        28,987        24,781        29,569        36,101        39,259   

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments

    50,165,400        56,144,117        49,660,379        35,149,703        122,049,527        143,736,520        70,706,176   

Purchases of long-term investments

    (52,332,348     (52,487,046     (30,702,908     (22,272,461     (103,024,505     (109,798,628     (43,507,903

Net proceeds from sales (purchases) of short-term securities

    7,359,420        (1,530,315     (8,742,366     (3,760,239     374,671        (14,042,585     2,166,606   
 

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

    18,726,670        13,071,540        18,468,942        14,848,384        26,472,527        39,504,634        41,311,179   
 

 

 

 
             
Cash Used for Financing Activities                                                        

Cash receipts from TOB trust certificates

           5,219,166        6,954,941        5,507,262        1,108,914               6,794,060   

Cash payments for TOB trust certificates

    (5,307,790     (7,832,545     (19,128,050     (15,668,746     (22,143,379     (22,812,347     (39,302,379

Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders

    (13,418,880     (10,333,581     (7,589,170     (5,627,509     (5,438,062     (16,429,098     (10,667,266
 

 

 

 

Cash used for financing activities

    (18,726,670     (12,946,960     (19,762,279     (15,788,993     (26,472,527     (39,241,445     (43,175,585
 

 

 

 
             
Cash                                                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash

           124,580        (1,293,337     (940,609            263,189        (1,864,406

Cash at beginning of period

                  1,293,337        940,609                      1,864,406   
 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

         $ 124,580                           $ 263,189          
 

 

 

 
             
Cash Flow Information                                                        

Cash paid during the period for interest and fees

  $ 323,932      $ 1,024,758      $ 696,714      $ 491,772      $ 618,045      $ 1,929,173      $ 1,093,932   
 

 

 

 
             
Non-Cash Financing Activities                                                        

Capital shares issued in reinvestment of dividends paid to Common Shareholders

         $ 248,371      $ 168,146                           $ 758,899   
 

 

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,     Period
June 1, 2008
to April 30,
2009
   

Year Ended
May 31,

2008

 
      2013     2012     2011     2010      
             
Per Share Operating Performance                                                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.36      $ 13.47      $ 12.14      $ 12.63      $ 10.59      $ 12.79      $ 13.87   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.38        0.77        0.76        0.73        0.80        0.72        0.78   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.41     0.90        1.32        (0.46     2.06        (2.18     (1.04
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.03     1.67        2.08        0.27        2.86        (1.46     (0.26
 

 

 

 
Dividends and distributions from:              

Net investment income

    (0.38     (0.78 )2      (0.75 )2      (0.76 )2      (0.82 )2      (0.74 )2      (0.82 )2 

Net realized gain

                                              (0.00 )2,3 
 

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.38     (0.78     (0.75     (0.76     (0.82     (0.74     (0.82
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.95      $ 14.36      $ 13.47      $ 12.14      $ 12.63      $ 10.59      $ 12.79   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 12.08      $ 13.96      $ 13.15      $ 11.27      $ 12.65      $ 10.91      $ 13.35   
 

 

 

 
             
Total Investment Return4                                                        

Based on net asset value

    (6.99)% 5      12.70%        17.90%        2.31%        27.72%        (11.29)% 5      (1.90 )% 
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (10.75)% 5      12.22%        23.99%        (5.17)%        24.17%        (12.45)% 5      (7.12 )% 
 

 

 

 
             
Ratios to Average Net Assets                                                        

Total expenses

    0.83% 6      0.83%        0.77%        0.78%        0.72%        0.77% 6      0.70%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly7

    0.83% 6      0.83%        0.77%        0.78%        0.72%        0.76% 6      0.69%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense and fees7

    0.71% 6      0.71%        0.70%        0.74%        0.67%        0.70% 6      0.66%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5.70% 6      5.52%        6.00%        6.07%        6.72%        7.13% 6      5.81%   
 

 

 

 
             
Supplemental Data                                                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 463,253      $ 513,923      $ 481,598      $ 433,891      $ 266,831      $ 221,899      $ 266,913   
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

    9%        19%        28%        24%        44%        23%        23%   
 

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

2   

Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

3   

Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share.

 

4   

Total investment 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 dividends and distributions.

 

5   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

6   

Annualized.

 

7   

Interest expense and fees relate to TOBs. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.

 

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc. (MEN)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,     Period
February 1, 2009
to April 30,
2009
    Year Ended
January 31,
2009
 
      2013     2012     2011     2010      
             
Per Share Operating Performance                                           

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.63      $ 12.12      $ 10.30      $ 10.90      $ 9.77      $ 9.15      $ 11.16   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.37        0.71        0.69        0.73        0.75        0.18        0.72   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.39     0.50        1.82        (0.62     1.04        0.58        (2.02

Dividends to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

                  (0.00 )2      (0.03     (0.03     (0.01     (0.19
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.02     1.21        2.51        0.08        1.76        0.75        (1.49
 

 

 

 

Dividends to Common shareholders from net investment income

    (0.36     (0.70 )3      (0.69 )3      (0.68 )3      (0.63 )3      (0.13 )3      (0.52 )3 
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.25      $ 12.63      $ 12.12      $ 10.30      $ 10.90      $ 9.77      $ 9.15   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 10.46      $ 12.65      $ 11.66      $ 9.99      $ 10.81      $ 8.88      $ 8.31   
 

 

 

 
             
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4                                            

Based on net asset value

    (7.93)% 5      10.16%        25.12%        0.78%        18.76%        8.40% 5      (13.19)%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (14.53)% 5      14.69%        24.11%        (1.44)%        29.59%        8.48% 5      (17.46)%   
 

 

 

 
             
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                           

Total expenses

    1.52% 6      1.49%        1.70% 7      1.24% 7      1.20% 7      1.46% 6,7      1.77% 7 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    1.52% 6      1.49%        1.70% 7      1.24% 7      1.20% 7      1.45% 6,7      1.76% 7 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs8

    0.93% 6      0.96% 9      1.35% 7,9      1.09% 7      1.04%     1.22% 6,7      1.18% 7 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    6.46% 6      5.65%        6.12% 7      6.89% 7      7.17% 7      7.72% 6,7      7.43% 7 
 

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

                  0.03%        0.29%        0.32%        0.56% 6      1.92%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    6.46% 6      5.65%        6.09%        6.60%        6.85%        7.16% 6      5.51%   
 

 

 

 
             
Supplemental Data                                           

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 332,604      $ 373,259      $ 357,017      $ 303,264      $ 320,083      $ 287,078      $ 368,689   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                       $ 142,575      $ 142,575      $ 158,850      $ 158,850   
 

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 142,500      $ 142,500      $ 142,500                               
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

    10%        12%        22%        9%        23%        6%        24%   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                       $ 78,179      $ 81,128      $ 70,185      $ 67,294   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 333,406      $ 361,936      $ 350,538                               
 

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share.

 

3   

Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

4   

Total investment 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 dividends and distributions.

 

5   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

6   

Annualized.

 

7   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

6   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs relate to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 3 and Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs 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.

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)

 

   

Six Months Ended
October 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

    Year Ended April 30,  
      2013     2012     2011     2010      2009  
            
Per Share Operating Performance                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 18.12      $ 17.36      $ 14.67      $ 15.75      $ 13.27       $ 15.20   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.52        1.07        1.12        1.14        1.13         1.07   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.36     1.01        2.67        (1.01     2.39         (1.94
Distributions to VMTP Shareholders from net realized gain            (0.01                             
Dividends and distribution to AMPS Shareholders from:             

Net investment income

                  (0.01     (0.03     (0.03      (0.18

Net realized gain

                         (0.00 )2      (0.00 )2       (0.01
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.84     2.07        3.78        0.10        3.49         (1.06
 

 

 

 
Dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders from:             

Net investment income

    (0.55     (1.12 )3      (1.09 )3      (1.07 )3      (0.99 )3       (0.85 )3 

Net realized gain

           (0.19 )3             (0.11 )3      (0.02 )3       (0.02 )3 
 

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders

    (0.55     (1.31     (1.09     (1.18     (1.01      (0.87
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.73      $ 18.12      $ 17.36      $ 14.67      $ 15.75       $ 13.27   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 15.27      $ 18.20      $ 18.08      $ 14.51      $ 15.70       $ 11.97   
 

 

 

 
            
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4                                     

Based on net asset value

    (10.06)% 5      12.20%        26.57%        0.57%        27.31%         (6.24)%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (13.08)% 5      8.21%        33.28%        (0.21)%        40.68%         (12.97)%   
 

 

 

 
            
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                    

Total expenses6

    1.65% 7      1.60%        1.41%        1.28%        1.25%         1.65%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly6

    1.65% 7      1.60%        1.41%        1.28%        1.25%         1.64%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs6,8

    1.04% 7      1.02%        1.09% 9      1.13%        1.11%         1.25%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income6

    6.36% 7      5.92%        6.95%        7.41%        7.67%         7.98%   
 

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS Shareholders

                  0.09%        0.20%        0.24%         1.32%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    6.36% 7      5.92%        6.86%        7.21%        7.43%         6.66%   
 

 

 

 
            
Supplemental Data                                    

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 222,376      $ 255,911      $ 243,989      $ 205,368      $ 219,133       $ 184,685   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                       $ 83,700      $ 83,700       $ 91,925   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 83,700      $ 83,700      $ 83,700                         
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

    9%        16%        19%        15%        41%         19%   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                       $ 86,342      $ 90,454       $ 75,230   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 365,682      $ 405,748      $ 391,505                         
 

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share.

 

3   

Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

4   

Total investment 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 dividends and distributions.

 

5   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

6   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to Preferred Shareholders.

 

7   

Annualized.

 

8   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs relate to TOBs and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 3 and Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs 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 1.05%.

 

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)

 

   

Six Months Ended
October 31,

2013
(Unaudited)

    Year Ended April 30,    

Period

August 1, 2008
to April 30,
2009

    Year
Ended
July 31,
2008
 
      2013     2012     2011     2010      
             
Per Share Operating Performance                                                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 16.93      $ 16.23      $ 13.74      $ 14.65      $ 12.47      $ 13.66      $ 14.78   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.48        0.98        1.03        1.03        1.02        0.72        1.04   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.16     0.93        2.45        (0.88     2.08        (1.22     (1.14

Distributions to VMTP Shareholders from net realized gain

           (0.01                                   
Dividends and distribution to AMPS Shareholders from:              

Net investment income

                  (0.01     (0.02     (0.02     (0.10     (0.26

Net realized gain

                         (0.00 )2                      
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.68     1.90        3.47        0.13        3.08        (0.60     (0.36
 

 

 

 
Dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders from:              

Net investment income

    (0.50     (1.04 )3      (0.98 )3      (0.97 )3      (0.90 )3      (0.59 )3      (0.76 )3 

Net realized gain

           (0.16 )3             (0.07 )3                      
 

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders

    (0.50     (1.20     (0.98     (1.04     (0.90     (0.59     (0.76
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.75      $ 16.93      $ 16.23      $ 13.74      $ 14.65      $ 12.47      $ 13.66   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 14.00      $ 16.75      $ 16.46      $ 13.35      $ 14.68      $ 11.33      $ 13.01   
 

 

 

 
             
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4                                            

Based on net asset value

    (9.76 )%5      11.99%        26.08%        0.92%        25.71%        (3.55 )%5      (2.30 )% 
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (13.43 )%5      9.25%        31.60%        (2.14)%        38.64%        (7.99 )%5      (1.69 )% 
 

 

 

 
             
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                           

Total expenses6

    1.62% 7      1.59%        1.37%        1.23%        1.25%        1.60% 7      1.55%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly6

    1.62% 7      1.59%        1.37%        1.23%        1.25%        1.60% 7      1.55%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs6,8

    1.05% 7      1.03%        1.07% 9      1.07%        1.10%        1.22% 7      1.18%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income6

    6.28% 7      5.81%        6.81%        7.18%        7.41%        7.84% 7      7.07%   
 

 

 

 

Dividends to Preferred Shareholders

                  0.05%        0.14%        0.16%        1.07% 7      1.79%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    6.28% 7      5.81%        6.76%        7.04%        7.25%        6.77% 7      5.28%   
 

 

 

 
             
Supplemental Data                                                        

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 166,654      $ 191,366      $ 182,624      $ 154,259      $ 163,722      $ 139,377      $ 152,633   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                       $ 55,050      $ 55,050      $ 61,000      $ 61,000   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 55,000      $ 55,000      $ 55,000                               
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

    9%        16%        18%        15%        41%        19%        28%   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                       $ 95,056      $ 99,353      $ 81,123      $ 87,562   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 403,007      $ 447,938      $ 432,044                               
 

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share.

 

3   

Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

4   

Total investment 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 dividends and distributions.

 

5   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

6   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to Preferred Shareholders.

 

7   

Annualized.

 

8   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs relate to TOBs and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 3 and Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs 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 1.03%.

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. (MUS)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,  
      2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.31      $ 14.61      $ 12.48      $ 13.34      $ 12.27      $ 13.31   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.40        0.83        0.89        0.91        0.94        0.93   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.96     0.76        2.14        (0.85     0.97        (1.20

Dividends to AMPS Shareholders from net investment income

                  (0.01     (0.03     (0.03     (0.19
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.56     1.59        3.02        0.03        1.88        (0.46
 

 

 

 

Dividends to Common Shareholders from net investment income

    (0.41     (0.89 )2      (0.89 )2      (0.89 )2      (0.81 )2      (0.58 )2 
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.34      $ 15.31      $ 14.61      $ 12.48      $ 13.34      $ 12.27   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 12.17      $ 14.92      $ 14.52      $ 12.31      $ 13.40      $ 10.87   
 

 

 

 
           
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3                                                

Based on net asset value

    (9.91)% 4      11.06%        24.96%        0.21%        16.05%        (2.52)%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (15.66)% 4      8.90%        25.90%        (1.60)%        31.59%        (3.97)%   
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                                

Total expenses

    1.79% 5      1.80%        1.49% 6      1.34% 6      1.36% 6      1.88% 6 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    1.70% 5      1.72%        1.41% 6      1.25% 6      1.20% 6      1.65% 6 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs7

    1.00% 5      1.00%        1.06% 6      1.10% 6      1.04% 6      1.17% 6 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5.83% 5      5.48%        6.50% 6,8      7.04% 6      7.23% 6      7.69% 6 
 

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS Shareholders

                  0.08%        0.21%        0.24%        1.61%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    5.83% 5      5.48%        6.42%        6.83%        6.99%        6.08%   
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data                                                

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 173,562      $ 199,236      $ 189,567      $ 161,720      $ 171,977      $ 158,061   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                       $ 87,000      $ 87,000      $ 94,200   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 87,000      $ 87,000      $ 87,000                        
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

    31%        34%        30%        28%        22%        35%   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                       $ 71,472      $ 74,420      $ 66,951   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 299,496      $ 329,007      $ 317,893                        
 

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

3   

Total investment 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 dividends and distributions.

 

4   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

5   

Annualized.

 

6   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS Shareholders.

 

7   

Interest expense and fees relate to TOBs and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 3 and Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VMTP Shares, respectively.

 

8   

For the year ended April 30, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 1.01%.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Financial Highlights    BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.  (MUI)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,    

Period
June 1, 2008
to April 30,

2009

   

Year
Ended
May 31,

2008

 
      2013     2012     2011     2010      
             
Per Share Operating Performance                                                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 16.60      $ 16.21      $ 14.45      $ 14.75      $ 13.05      $ 14.45      $ 15.10   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.41        0.82        0.86        0.95        1.02        0.89        1.04   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.47     0.58        1.76        (0.31     1.57        (1.42     (0.63

Distributions to VRDP Shareholders from net realized gain

           (0.01                                   

Dividends and distributions to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

                         (0.10     (0.11     (0.23     (0.33
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.06     1.39        2.62        0.54        2.48        (0.76     0.08   
 

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders from:

             

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.87 )2      (0.86 )2      (0.84 )2      (0.78 )2      (0.64 )2      (0.73 )2 

Net realized gain

           (0.13 )2                                    
 

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to Common Shareholders

    (0.43     (1.00     (0.86     (0.84     (0.78     (0.64     (0.73
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.11      $ 16.60      $ 16.21      $ 14.45      $ 14.75      $ 13.05      $ 14.45   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 13.91      $ 16.12      $ 16.45      $ 13.65      $ 14.13      $ 11.77      $ 13.70   
 

 

 

 
             
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3                                                    

Based on net asset value

    (6.18)% 4      8.78%        18.74%        3.86%        19.85%        (4.56)% 4      0.86%   
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (11.06)% 4      4.09%        27.56%        2.41%        27.29%        (9.21)% 4      (2.76)%   
 

 

 

 
             
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                                   

Total expenses5

    1.67% 6      1.91%        1.88%        1.45%        1.20%        1.44% 6      1.30%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly5

    1.67% 6      1.91%        1.88%        1.43%        1.10%        1.25% 6      1.07%   
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs5,7

    1.01% 6      1.35% 8      1.65%        1.30%        1.01%        1.02% 6      0.90%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income5

    5.36% 6      4.93%        5.58%        6.48%        7.22%        7.46% 6      6.97%   
 

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

                         0.70%        0.81%        1.94%        2.23%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    5.36% 6      4.93%        5.58%        5.78%        6.41%        5.52% 6      4.74%   
 

 

 

 
             
Supplemental Data                                                   

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 578,592      $ 635,652      $ 617,437      $ 549,516      $ 561,140      $ 496,247      $ 549,415   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                              $ 287,175      $ 287,175      $ 320,000   
 

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

                $ 287,100      $ 287,100                        
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 287,100      $ 287,100                                      
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

    12%        16%        27%        21%        29%        13%        14%   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                              $ 73,857      $ 68,207      $ 67,941   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

                $ 315,060      $ 291,402                        
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 301,530      $ 321,405                                      
 

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

3   

Total investment 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 dividends and distributions.

 

4   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

5   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

6   

Annualized.

 

7   

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOBs and/or VRDP Shares/VMTP Shares. See Note 3 and Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VRDP Shares/ 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 cost and liquidity fees was 0.98% and 0.99%, respectively.

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (MVT)

 

    Six Months Ended
October 31,
2013
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended April 30,     Period
November 1, 2008
to April 30,
2009
   

Year
Ended
October 31,

2008

 
      2013     2012     2011     2010      
             
Per Share Operating Performance                                                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 16.69      $ 15.91      $ 13.47      $ 14.41      $ 11.95      $ 10.95      $ 14.49   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.52        1.06        1.12        1.14        1.18        0.53        1.12   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.17     0.82        2.41        (0.99     2.32        0.95        (3.49

Dividends to AMPS shareholders from net investment income

                  (0.02     (0.04     (0.05     (0.05     (0.32
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.65     1.88        3.51        0.11        3.45        1.43        (2.69
 

 

 

 

Dividends to Common Shareholders from net investment income

    (0.55     (1.10 )2      (1.07 )2      (1.05 )2      (0.99 )2      (0.43 )2      (0.85 )2 
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.49      $ 16.69      $ 15.91      $ 13.47      $ 14.41      $ 11.95      $ 10.95   
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 14.96      $ 17.31      $ 16.75      $ 13.72      $ 14.94      $ 11.65      $ 9.75   
 

 

 

 
             
Total Investment Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3                                                    

Based on net asset value

    (9.90)% 4      11.95%        26.86%        0.73%        29.75%        13.71% 4      (19.33 )% 
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (10.31)% 4      10.28%        31.13%        (1.04)%        37.99%        24.49% 4      (25.18 )% 
 

 

 

 
             
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                           

Total expenses

    1.68% 5      1.66%        1.41% 6      1.23% 6      1.25% 6      1.51% 5,6      1.67% 6 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs7

    0.98% 5      0.96%        1.04% 6,8      1.07% 6      1.10% 6      1.26% 5,6      1.16% 6 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    6.91% 5      6.43%        7.57% 6      8.14% 6      8.72% 6      9.77% 5,6      8.03% 6 
 

 

 

 

Dividends to AMPS shareholders

                  0.15%        0.32%        0.36%        0.95% 5      2.31%   
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    6.91% 5      6.43%        7.42%        7.82%        8.36%        8.82% 5      5.72%   
 

 

 

 
             
Supplemental Data                                                        

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of period (000)

  $ 303,707      $ 348,998      $ 330,941      $ 278,284      $ 295,465      $ 243,583      $ 223,210   
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period (000)

                       $ 140,000      $ 140,000      $ 150,800      $ 150,800   
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 140,000      $ 140,000      $ 140,000                               
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover

    18%        15%        13%        16%        30%        9%        49%   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of period

                       $ 74,698      $ 77,767      $ 65,388      $ 62,019   
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 316,933      $ 349,284      $ 336,386                               
 

 

 

 

 

1   

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

2   

Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

3   

Total investment 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 dividends and distributions.

 

4   

Aggregate total investment return.

 

5   

Annualized.

 

6   

Do not reflect the effect of dividends to AMPS shareholders.

 

7   

Interest expense and fees relate to TOBs and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 3 and Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs and VMTP Shares, respectively.

 

8   

For the year ended April 30, 2012, the total expense ratios after fees waived and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees was 0.99%.

 

 

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1. Organization:

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”) (collectively, the “Funds”) are registered under the 1940 Act, as non-diversified, closed-end management investment companies. The Funds are organized as Maryland corporations. The Boards 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.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in 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.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds:

Valuation: US 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 at market value 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.

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. Financial futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price. Investments in open-end registered investment companies are valued at NAV each business day. Short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

In the event that 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 Value Assets”). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets,

the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deem relevant consistent with the principles of fair value measurement, which include the market approach, income approach and/or in the case of recent investments, the cost approach, as appropriate. The market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions. The income approach generally is used to discount future cash flows to present value and is adjusted for liquidity as appropriate. These factors include but are not limited to: (i) attributes specific to the investment or asset; (ii) the principal market for the investment or asset; (iii) the customary participants in the principal market for the investment or asset; (iv) data assumptions by market participants for the investment or asset, if reasonably available; (v) quoted prices for similar investments or assets in active markets; and (vi) other factors, such as future cash flows, interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, recovery rates, liquidation amounts and/or default rates. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ from the values that would have been used had an active market existed. The Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, employs various methods for calibrating valuation approaches for investments where an active market does not exist, including regular due diligence of the Funds’ pricing vendors, regular reviews of key inputs and assumptions, transactional back-testing or disposition analysis to compare unrealized gains and losses to realized gains and losses, reviews of missing or stale prices and large movements in market values and reviews of any market related activity. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases in which the 1940 Act and the interpretive positions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) require that each Fund either deliver collateral or segregate assets in connection with certain investments (e.g., TOBs and financial futures contracts), each Fund will, consistent with SEC rules and/or certain interpretive letters issued by the SEC, segregate collateral or designate on its books and records cash or liquid securities having a market value at least equal to the amount that would otherwise be required to be physically segregated. Furthermore, based on requirements and agreements with certain exchanges and third party broker-dealers, a Fund engaging in such transactions may have requirements to deliver/deposit securities to/with an exchange or broker-dealer as collateral for certain investments.

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.

Dividends and Distributions: Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. The character and timing of dividends and

 

                
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distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. Dividends and distributions to Preferred Shareholders are accrued and determined as described in Note 9.

Income Taxes: 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 US federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Funds’ US federal tax returns remains open for each of the four years ended April 30, 2013. The statutes of limitations on the Funds’ state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction. Management does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.

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. 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.

Other: Expenses directly related to a Fund are charged to that Fund. Other operating expenses shared by several funds are pro rated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods.

The Funds have an arrangement with the custodians 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 custodians impose fees on overdrawn cash balances, which can be offset by accumulated credits earned or may result in additional custody charges.

3. Securities and Other Investments:

Zero-Coupon Bonds: The Funds may invest in zero-coupon bonds, which are normally issued at a significant discounts from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. Zero-coupon bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than similar maturity debt obligations which provide for regular interest payments.

Forward Commitments and When-Issued Delayed Delivery Securities: The 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. The Funds 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, the Funds may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the Funds are not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Funds assume 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, the Funds’ maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions, which is shown in the Schedules of Investments.

Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOBs: The Funds leverage their assets through the use of TOBs. A TOB is a special purpose entity established by a third party sponsor, into which a fund, or an agent on behalf of the funds, transfers municipal bonds into a trust (“TOB Trust”). Other funds managed by the investment advisor may also contribute municipal bonds to a TOB into which a Fund has contributed bonds. A TOB typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate certificates (“TOB Trust Certificates”), which are sold to third party investors, and residual certificates (“TOB Residuals”), which are generally issued to the participating funds that contributed the municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. If multiple funds participate in the same TOB, the rights and obligations under the TOB Residual will be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation.

The TOB Residuals held by a Fund include the right of a Fund (1) to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates at par plus accrued interest upon the occurrence of certain mandatory tender events defined in the TOB agreements, and (2) to transfer, subject to a specified number of days’ prior notice, a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB to a Fund. The TOB may also be collapsed without the consent of a Fund, as the TOB Residual holder, upon the occurrence of certain termination events as defined in the TOB agreements. Such termination events may include the bankruptcy or default of the municipal bond, a substantial downgrade in credit quality of the municipal bond, the inability of the TOB to obtain renewal of the liquidity support agreement, a substantial decline in market value of the municipal bond and a judgment or ruling that interest on the municipal bond is subject to federal income taxation. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, the TOB would generally be liquidated in full with the proceeds typically applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee, remarketing agent and liquidity provider, and then to the holders of the TOB Trust Certificates up to par plus accrued interest owed on the TOB Trust Certificates, with the balance paid out to the TOB Residual holder. During the six months ended October 31, 2013, no TOBs in which the Funds participated were terminated without the consent of the Funds.

The cash received by the TOB from the sale of the TOB Trust Certificates, less transaction expenses, is paid to a Fund. The Fund typically invests the cash received in additional municipal bonds. Each Fund’s transfer of

 

                
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the municipal bonds to a TOB Trust is accounted for as a secured borrowing; therefore, the municipal bonds deposited into a TOB are presented in the Funds’ Schedules of Investments and the TOB Trust Certificates are shown in other liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The carrying amount of each 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.

The Funds may invest in TOBs on either a non-recourse or recourse basis. TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a 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 from the Liquidity Provider of par plus accrued interest on any business day prior to the occurrence of the termination events described above. When a Fund invests in TOBS on a non-recourse basis, and the Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility due to a termination event, the Liquidity Provider will typically liquidate all or a portion of the municipal securities held in the TOB Trust and then fund, on a net basis, 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 on a recourse basis, the Fund will typically enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where the Fund is required to repay the Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, a Fund investing in a recourse TOB will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple funds participate in any such TOB, these losses will be shared ratably, including the maximum potential amounts owed by the Funds at October 31, 2013, in proportion to their participation. The recourse TOB Trusts are identified in the Schedules of Investments, including the maximum potential amounts owed by the Funds at October 31, 2013.

Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, from the underlying municipal bonds is recorded by the Funds on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the secured borrowing and other expenses related to remarketing, administration and trustee services to a TOB are shown as interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. The TOB Trust Certificates have interest rates that generally reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender such certificates to the TOB for redemption at par at each reset date. As of October 31, 2013, the aggregate value of the underlying municipal bonds transferred to TOBs, the related liability for TOB Trust Certificates and the range of interest rates on the liability for TOB Trust Certificates were as follows:

 

     Underlying
Municipal Bonds
Transferred to  TOBs
    Liability
for TOB Trust
Certificates
   

Range of

Interest Rates

 

MUA

  $ 120,074,565      $ 71,143,448        0.08% - 0.43%   

MEN

  $ 145,135,606      $ 78,630,712        0.08% - 0.36%   

MHD

  $ 98,294,567      $ 57,579,446        0.08% - 0.33%   

MUH

  $ 78,332,499      $ 46,192,990        0.08% - 0.33%   

MUS

  $ 53,467,935      $ 27,899,735        0.09% - 0.35%   

MUI

  $ 149,155,462      $ 83,126,361        0.08% - 0.23%   

MVT

  $ 121,925,095      $ 66,878,016        0.08% - 0.20%   

For the six months ended October 31, 2013, the Funds’ average TOB Trust Certificates outstanding and the daily weighted average interest rate, including fees, were as follows:

 

     Average TOB Trust
Certificates
Outstanding
    Daily Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
 

MUA

  $ 73,219,488        0.80

MEN

  $ 80,950,120        0.64

MHD

  $ 64,338,610        0.66

MUH

  $ 52,188,803        0.65

MUS

  $ 38,284,911        0.65

MUI

  $ 97,549,510        0.65

MVT

  $ 87,387,361        0.65

Should short-term interest rates rise, the Funds’ investments in TOBs 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.

4. 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 economically hedge their exposure to certain risks such as interest rate risk. These contracts may be transacted on an exchange.

Financial Futures Contracts: The Funds purchase and/or sell 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 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 or 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 rates and the underlying assets.

 

                
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The following is a summary of the Funds’ derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure:

 

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments as of October 31, 2013  
Liability Derivatives  
          MUA      MEN      MHD      MUH      MUS      MUI      MVT  
      Statements of Assets
and Liabilities Location
   Value  
Interest rate contracts:                        

Financial futures contracts

   Net unrealized depreciation    $ (11,249    $ (20,690    $ (5,387    $ (4,040    $ (8,476    $ (18,616    $ (7,367

 

The Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Statements of Operations Six Months Ended October 31, 2013  
Net Realized Gain From   MUA     MEN     MHD     MUH     MUS     MUI     MVT  
Interest rate contracts:              

Financial futures contracts

  $ 200,454      $ 393,146      $ 218,524      $ 116,434      $ 684,457      $ 772,601      $ 256,237   
     Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on  
    MUA     MEN     MHD     MUH     MUS     MUI     MVT  
Interest rate contracts:              

Financial futures contracts

  $ 418,805      $ 209,832      $ 351,272      $ 155,953      $ 243,311      $ 480,380      $ 382,543   
             
For the period ended October 31, 2013, the average quarterly balances of outstanding derivative financial instruments were as follows:   
             
     MUA     MEN     MHD     MUH     MUS     MUI     MVT  
Financial futures contracts:              

Average number of contracts sold

    71        30        34        26        54        118        47   

Average notional value of contracts sold

  $ 9,042,516      $ 3,820,781      $ 4,330,219      $ 3,247,664      $ 6,813,727      $ 14,964,727      $ 5,922,211   

 

Counterparty Credit Risk: 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 over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by such Fund. For OTC options purchased, each Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by such Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Options written by the Funds do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Funds, and not the counterparty, to perform.

With exchange traded purchased options and 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) of the clearing broker or clearinghouse. 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.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

5. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) is the largest stockholder and an affiliate, for 1940 Act purposes, of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”).

Each Fund entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (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 necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund. For such services, each Fund pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

 

MUA

     0.55%   

MEN

     0.50%   

MHD

     0.55%   

MUH

     0.55%   

MUS

     0.55%   

MUI

     0.55%   

MVT

     0.50%   

Average daily net assets are the average daily value of each Fund’s total assets minus its total accrued liabilities.

The Manager, for MUS, voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fee on the proceeds of Preferred Shares and TOBs that exceed 35% of total assets minus the sum of its accrued liabilities. This amount is included in fees waived by Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended October 31, 2013 the waiver was $82,115.

 

                
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The Manager voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Fund pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds. However, the Manager does not waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees paid in connection with each Fund’s investment in other affiliated investment companies, if any. These amounts waived or reimbursed are included in fees waived by Manager in the Statements of Operations.

For the six months ended October 31, 2013, the amounts waived were as follows:

 

MUA

  $ 712   

MEN

  $ 413   

MHD

  $ 676   

MUH

  $ 302   

MUS

  $ 781   

MUI

  $ 1,635   

MVT

  $ 1,016   

The Manager entered into a sub-advisory agreement with BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BIM”), an affiliate of the Manager. The Manager pays BIM, for services it provides, a monthly fee that is a percentage of the investment advisory fees paid by each Fund to the Manager.

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.

The Funds may purchase securities from, or sell securities to, an affiliated fund provided the affiliation is solely due to having a common investment adviser, common officers, or common trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2013, the purchase and sale transactions with an affiliated fund in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

     Purchases     Sales  

MUS

         $ 6,887,125   

6. Purchases and Sales:

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities for the six months ended October 31, 2013, were as follows:

 

     Purchases     Sales  

MUA

  $ 51,597,503      $ 49,153,241   

MEN

  $ 62,746,537      $ 55,900,097   

MHD

  $ 34,543,014      $ 49,845,379   

MUH

  $ 24,051,009      $ 35,310,288   

MUS

  $ 93,526,739      $ 127,577,151   

MUI

  $ 112,998,565      $ 144,830,435   

MVT

  $ 43,061,021      $ 71,747,346   

 

7. Income Tax Information:

As of April 30, 2013, 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     MUS     MVT  

2014

  $ 1,573,000                        

2015

    5,065,527                        

2016

    901,327      $ 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                 
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 13,776,128      $ 7,948,481      $ 7,109,092      $ 2,741,816   
 

 

 

 

 

As of October 31, 2013, gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

  

     MUA     MEN     MHD     MUH     MUS     MUI     MVT  

Tax cost

  $ 462,609,044      $ 460,541,208      $ 300,046,899      $ 215,170,137      $ 243,106,592      $ 838,453,753      $ 423,262,244   
 

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation

  $ 25,910,182      $ 26,943,393      $ 16,011,323      $ 12,381,146      $ 12,664,204      $ 39,908,300      $ 29,260,446   

Gross unrealized depreciation

    (29,724,615     (6,768,467     (6,639,636     (4,588,450     (2,026,488     (11,360,835     (11,452,357
 

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

  $ (3,814,433   $ 20,174,926      $ 9,371,687      $ 7,792,696      $ 10,637,716      $ 28,547,465      $ 17,808,089   
 

 

 

 

 

8. Concentration, Market and Credit Risk:

MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS, MUI and MVT invest a substantial amount of their assets in issuers located in a single state or limited number of states. Please see the Schedules of Investments for concentrations in specific states or US territories.

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.

In the normal course of business, the Funds invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by the Funds may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers whose securities are owned by the Funds; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. Similar to issuer credit risk, the Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into

 

                
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transactions only with counterparties that they believe 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 generally approximated by their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

As of October 31, 2013, MHD, MUH and MVT invested a significant portion of their assets in securities in the health and transportation sectors. MUA invested a significant portion of its assets is securities in the health sector. MEN invested a significant portion of its assets in the county/city/special district/school district, state and transportation sectors. MUS invested a significant portion of its assets in the county/city/special district/school district, transportation and utilities sectors. MUI invested a significant portion of its assets in the county/city/special district/school district sector. Changes in economic conditions affecting the county/city/special district/school district, health, state, transportation and utilities sectors would have a greater impact on the Funds and could affect the value, income and/or liquidity of positions in such securities.

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.

9. 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:

 

     Six Months Ended
October 31, 2013
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2013

 

MUA

           41,756   

MEN

    20,577        78,843   

MHD

    9,784        68,594   

MUH

           50,084   

MUS

           36,838   

MUI

           215,573   

MVT

    51,388        105,288   

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 the Fund. The 1940 Act prohibits the declaration of any dividend on the Funds’ Common Shares or the repurchase of the Funds’ Common Shares if the Funds fail 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 instrument, the Funds are restricted from declaring and paying dividends on classes of shares ranking junior to or on parity with the Preferred Shares or repurchasing such shares if the Funds fail to declare and pay dividends on the Preferred Shares, redeem any Preferred Shares required to be redeemed under the Preferred Shares governing instrument or comply with the basic maintenance amount requirement of the rating agencies then 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 and MUI (collectively, the “VRDP Funds”), have issued Series W-7 VRDP Shares, $100,000 liquidation value per share, in a privately negotiated offering. 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. The VRDP Funds are 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, the VRDP Funds are required to segregate liquid assets to fund the redemption. The VRDP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer. MUI redeemed all its VRDP Shares on December 21, 2012.

The VRDP Shares outstanding as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

     Issue
Date
    Shares
Issued
    Aggregate
Principal
    Maturity
Date
 

MEN

    5/19/11        1,425      $ 142,500,000        6/01/41   

The VRDP Funds entered into a fee agreement with the liquidity provider that may require a per annum liquidity fee to be paid 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 is for a three year term and is scheduled to expire on July 9, 2015, unless renewed or terminated in advance.

In the event the fee agreement is not renewed or is terminated in advance, and MEN 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.

 

                
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MEN 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, MEN is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with its custodian to fund the redemption. There is no assurance MEN 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 its 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 Aaa 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 October 31, 2013, 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 were withdrawn by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P at the commencement of the special rate period, as described below.

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.

The VRDP Funds 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 April 30, 2013 were successfully remarketed.

The annualized dividend rates for the VRDP Shares for the six months ended October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

      Rate  

MEN

     1.03%   

On June 20, 2012, MEN announced a special rate period for a three-year term ending June 24, 2015 with respect to its VRDP Shares. 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 the VRDP Funds 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 Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index (“SIFMA”) 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 24, 2015, 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.

VRDP Shares issued and outstanding for MEN remained constant for the six months ended October 31, 2013.

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.

 

 

                
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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 were shown as liquidity fees in the Statements of Operations.

The VMTP Shares outstanding as of October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

     Issue
Date
    Shares
Issued
    Aggregate
Principal
    Term
Date
 

MHD

    12/16/11        837      $ 83,700,000        1/02/15   

MUH

    12/16/11        550      $ 55,000,000        1/02/15   

MUS

    12/16/11        870      $ 87,000,000        1/02/15   

MUI

    12/07/12        2,871      $ 287,100,000        1/04/16   

MVT

    12/16/11        1,400      $ 140,000,000        1/02/15   

Each VMTP Fund is required to redeem its VMTP Shares on the term date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased or unless extended. There is no assurance that the term of a Fund’s VMTP Shares will be extended 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 Funds redeem 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 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 SIFMA. 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 October 31, 2013, 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.

The average annualized dividend rates for the VMTP Shares for the six months ended October 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

      Rate  

MHD

     1.08%   

MUH

     1.08%   

MUS

     1.08%   

MUI

     1.08%   

MVT

     1.08%   

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.

VMTP Shares issued and outstanding for MHD, MUH, MUS, MUI and MVT remained constant for the six months ended October 31, 2013.

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 3-year life of the VMTP Shares.

 

                
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10. 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:

Each Fund paid a net investment income dividend in the following amounts per share on December 2, 2013 to Common Shareholders of record on November 15, 2013 as follows:

 

     Common
Dividend
Per Share
 

MUA

  $ 0.0625   

MEN

  $ 0.0605   

MHD

  $ 0.0915   

MUH

  $ 0.0830   

MUS

  $ 0.0675   

MUI

  $ 0.0715   

MVT

  $ 0.0910   

Additionally, the Funds declared dividends and distributions on December 2, 2013 payable to Common Shareholders of record on December 13, 2013 as follows:

 

     Per Common Share  
    

Tax-Exempt
Dividends
Declared

   

Ordinary
Dividends
Declared

    Long-Term
Capital Gains
Distributed
 

MUA

  $ 0.0625      $ 0.004610          

MEN

  $ 0.0605                 

MHD

  $ 0.0885      $ 0.015289      $ 0.000612   

MUH

  $ 0.0830      $ 0.046370      $ 0.051090   

MUS

  $ 0.0675      $ 0.000735          

MUI

  $ 0.0715      $ 0.015089      $ 0.045105   

MVT

  $ 0.0885      $ 0.000776          

The dividends declared on Preferred Shares for the period November 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013 for the Funds were as follows:

 

     Series    

VRDP/VMTP
Dividends

Declared

 

MEN

    W-7      $ 118,646   

MHD

    W-7      $ 73,129   

MUH

    W-7      $ 48,053   

MUS

    W-7      $ 76,012   

MUI

    W-7      $ 250,839   

MVT

    W-7      $ 122,318   

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 prohibit banking entities from engaging in proprietary trading of certain instruments and limit such entities’ investments in, and relationships with, “covered funds, as defined in the rules.” Banking entities subject to the rules are required to fully comply by July 21, 2015. These rules may preclude banking entities and their affiliates from (i) sponsoring TOB trust programs (as such programs are presently structured) and (ii) continuing relationships with or services for existing TOB trust programs. As a result, TOB trusts may need to be restructured or unwound. There can be no assurances that TOB trusts can be restructured, that new sponsors of TOB trusts will develop, or that alternative forms of leverage will be available to the Funds. Any alternative forms of leverage may be more or less advantageous to the Funds than existing TOB leverage.

TOB 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.

 

                
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements and Sub-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”) (the “Fund”) met in person on April 18, 2013 (the “April Meeting”) and June 4-5, 2013 (the “June Meeting”) to consider the approval of each Fund’s investment advisory agreement (each, an “Advisory Agreement”) with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”), each Fund’s investment advisor. The Board of each Fund also considered the approval of the sub-advisory agreement (each, a “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) among the Manager, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (the “Sub-Advisor”), and its Fund. The Manager and the Sub-Advisor are referred to herein as “BlackRock.” The Advisory Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements are referred to herein as the “Agreements.”

Activities and Composition of the Board

Each Board consists of eleven individuals, nine of whom are 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 Funds 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, the Boards are required to consider the continuation of the Agreements on an annual basis. The Boards have four quarterly meetings per year, each extending over two days, and a fifth one-day meeting to consider specific information surrounding the consideration of renewing the Agreements. In connection with this process, the Boards assessed, among other things, the nature, scope and quality of the services provided to the Funds by BlackRock, its personnel and its affiliates, including investment management, administrative and shareholder services, oversight of fund accounting and custody, marketing services, risk oversight, compliance and assistance in meeting applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The Boards, acting directly and through their respective committees, considered 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, and applicable benchmarks, if any, as well as senior management’s and portfolio managers’ analysis of the reasons for any over-performance or underperformance against their peers and/or benchmark, 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 objectives, policies and restrictions; (e) the Funds’ compliance with their Code of Ethics and other 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 objectives across the open-end fund, closed-end fund and institutional account product channels, as applicable; (l) BlackRock’s compensation methodology for its investment professionals and the incentives it creates; 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. In addition, the Boards requested and BlackRock provided an analysis of fair valuation and stale pricing policies. BlackRock also furnished information to the Boards in response to specific questions. These questions covered issues such as BlackRock’s profitability, investment performance and management fee levels. The Boards further considered the importance of: (i) organizational and structural variables to investment performance; (ii) rates of portfolio turnover; (iii) BlackRock’s performance accountability for portfolio managers; (iv) marketing support for the funds; (v) services provided to the Funds by BlackRock affiliates; and (vi) BlackRock’s oversight of relationships with third party service providers.

The Board of each of MUI, MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS and MVT considered BlackRock’s efforts during the past year with regard to refinancing outstanding AMPS, as well as ongoing time and resources devoted to other forms of preferred shares and alternative leverage. As of the date of this report, each of MUI, MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS 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 engaged in a process with its independent legal counsel and BlackRock to review the nature and scope of the information provided to better assist their 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 the Funds as compared with a

 

                
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peer group of funds as determined by Lipper1, and for each of MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS and MVT, 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 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, and the Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Manager, the Sub-Advisor, and its Fund, each for a one-year term ending June 30, 2014. 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) economies of scale; (f) fall-out benefits to BlackRock 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, 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 Fund performance to the performance of a comparable group of closed-end funds and/or the performance of a relevant benchmark, if any. The Boards met with BlackRock’s senior management personnel responsible for investment operations, 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, 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; 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 their 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, the summary prospectus (as applicable) 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) assisting with 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 or consolidation 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 Funds. In preparation for the April Meeting, the Boards worked with its independent legal counsel, BlackRock and Lipper to 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, which analyzed various factors that affect Lipper’s rankings. In connection with their review, each Board received and reviewed information regarding the investment performance, based on net asset

 

1   

Lipper ranks funds 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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value (NAV), of its Fund as compared to other funds in its applicable Lipper category, and with respect to MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS and MVT, a 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 their 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.

The Board of MUA noted that MUA ranked in the fourth, fourth and third quartiles against its Lipper Performance Universe Composite for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, respectively. The Board of MUA and BlackRock reviewed and discussed the reasons for MUA’s underperformance during these periods of underperformance compared to its Lipper Performance Universe Composite. MUA’s Board was informed that, among other things, the primary reason for the Fund’s performance results during these periods is due to differences in leverage employed by constituents within the Lipper Performance Universe Composite. Of the eleven funds that comprise the universe, eight have consistently utilized leverage that ranges from 25% to 35% of total managed assets. MUA employed a significantly lower degree of leverage, which caused the Fund to lag its peers.

The Board of MUA and BlackRock also discussed BlackRock’s strategy for improving the Fund’s performance and BlackRock’s commitment to providing the resources necessary to assist the Fund’s portfolio managers and to improve the Fund’s performance.

The Board of MUI noted that MUI ranked in the first quartile against its Lipper Performance Universe Composite for each of the one-, three- and five-year periods reported.

BlackRock believes that the Lipper Performance Universe Composite is an appropriate performance metric for MUA and MUI in that it measures a blend of total return and yield.

The Board of MEN noted that MEN ranked in the third, second and second quartiles against its Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, respectively. The Board of MEN and BlackRock reviewed and discussed the reasons for MEN’s underperformance during the one-year period and will monitor the Fund’s performance in the coming year.

The Board of each of MHD, MUS and MVT noted that its respective Fund ranked in the first quartile against the Fund’s Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite for each of the one-, three- and five-year periods reported.

The Board of MUH noted that MUH ranked in the second quartile against its Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite for each of the one-, three- and five-year periods reported.

BlackRock believes that the Customized Lipper Peer Group Composite is an appropriate performance metric for MEN, MHD, MUH, MUS and MVT in that it measures a blend of total return and yield.

The Boards noted that BlackRock has recently made, and continues to make, changes to the organization of BlackRock’s overall portfolio management structure designed to result in strengthened leadership teams.

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 net operating expense ratio, as well as actual management fee rate, to those of other funds in its Lipper category. The total net operating expense ratio and actual management fee rate both give effect to any expense reimbursements or fee waivers that benefit the funds. The Boards considered the services provided and the fees charged by BlackRock to other types of clients with similar investment mandates, including institutional accounts.

The Boards received and reviewed statements relating to BlackRock’s financial condition. The Boards 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, 2012 compared to available aggregate profitability data provided for the prior two years. The Boards reviewed BlackRock’s profitability with respect to certain other 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, comparing profitability 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 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.

 

                
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The Board of each Fund noted that its respective Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile 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. The Boards noted that only one closed-end fund in the Fund Complex has breakpoints in its advisory fee structure.

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 they 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 completion of the refinancing of auction rate preferred securities; 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 refinancing efforts related to auction rate preferred securities; 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, 2014, and the Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Manager, the Sub-Advisor, and its Fund for a one-year term ending June 30, 2014. Based upon its evaluation of all of the aforementioned factors in their totality, the Boards, including the Independent Board Members, were satisfied that the terms of the Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Funds and their shareholders. In arriving at their decision to approve the Agreements, the Boards 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 these determinations. 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, Chairman of the Board and Director

Karen P. Robards, Vice Chairperson of the Board, Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Director

Paul L. Audet, 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

Henry Gabbay, Director

Jerrold B. Harris, Director

R. Glenn Hubbard, Director

W. Carl Kester, Director and Member of the Audit Committee

John M. Perlowski, President and Chief Executive Officer

Brendan Kyne, Vice President

Robert W. Crothers, Vice President

Neal Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

Jay Fife, Treasurer

Brian Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Janey Ahn, Secretary

Investment Advisor

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Wilmington, DE 19809

Sub-Advisor

BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

Princeton, NJ 08540

Custodians

The Bank of New York Mellon1

New York, NY 10286

State Street Bank and Trust Company2

Boston, MA 02110

Transfer Agent

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Canton, MA 02021

VRDP Tender and Paying Agent and VMTP Redemption and Paying Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon

New York, NY 10289

VRDP Remarketing Agents

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.3

New York, NY 10179

VRDP Liquidity Providers

Citibank, N.A.3

New York, NY 10179

Accounting Agent

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Boston, MA 02110

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, MA 02116

Legal Counsel

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New York, NY 10036

Address of the Funds

100 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

 

1   

For MUA, MHD, MUH, MUS and MVT.

 

2   

For MEN and MUI.

 

3   

For MEN.

 

                
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Proxy Results

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on July 30, 2013 for shareholders of record on June 3, 2013 to elect director nominees for each Fund. There were no broker non-votes with regard to any of the Funds.

Approved the Class III Directors as follows:

 

    

Richard E. Cavanagh

 

Kathleen F. Feldstein

 

Henry Gabbay

 

Jerrold B. Harris

     Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain

MUA

  32,399,329   1,339,989   0   32,323,013   1,416,306   0   32,432,028   1,307,290   0   32,339,670   1,399,648   0

For the Fund listed above, Directors whose term of office continued after the Annual Meeting of Shareholders because they were not up for election are Paul L. Audet, Michael J. Castellano, Frank J. Fabozzi, James T. Flynn, R. Glenn Hubbard, W. Carl Kester and Karen P. Robards.

Approved the Directors as follows:

 

    

Paul L. Audet

 

Michael J. Castellano

 

Richard E. Cavanagh

     Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain

MEN

  23,114,945   1,027,086   0   23,104,811   1,037,220   0   23,103,305   1,038,726   0

MHD

  11,923,280      358,412   0   11,905,345   376,347   0   11,905,345   376,347   0

MUH

  9,735,942      248,185   0   9,679,973   304,154   0   9,697,149   286,978   0

MUS

  9,722,423      395,357   0   9,668,834   448,946   0   9,670,514   447,266   0

MUI

  36,174,740      770,793   0   36,167,502   778,031   0   36,124,927   820,606   0

MVT

  18,835,256      357,500   0   18,795,471   397,285   0   18,811,404   381,352   0
   

Frank J. Fabozzi¹

 

Kathleen F. Feldstein

 

James T. Flynn

     Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain

MEN

           1,425              0   0   23,067,017   1,075,014   0   23,079,931   1,062,100   0

MHD

              837              0   0   11,933,787      347,905   0   11,902,943      378,749   0

MUH

              550              0   0      9,642,091      342,036   0     9,685,279      298,848   0

MUS

              870              0   0      9,613,014      504,766   0     9,620,327      497,453   0

MUI

           2,871              0   0   35,890,118   1,055,415   0   36,111,664      833,869   0

MVT

           1,400              0   0   18,690,931      501,825   0   18,704,178      488,578   0
   

Henry Gabbay

 

Jerrold B. Harris

 

R. Glenn Hubbard

     Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain

MEN

  23,101,139   1,040,892   0   23,086,792   1,055,239   0   23,099,099   1,042,932   0

MHD

  11,918,218      363,474   0   11,917,419      364,273   0   11,877,795      403,897   0

MUH

    9,678,550      305,577   0      9,647,797      336,330   0     9,737,357      246,770   0

MUS

    9,660,559      457,221   0      9,648,093      469,687   0     9,720,726      397,054   0

MUI

  36,195,148      750,385   0   36,134,740      810,793   0   36,177,461      768,072   0

MVT

  18,808,493      384,263   0   18,767,894      424,862   0   18,784,379      408,377   0
   

W. Carl Kester¹

 

Karen P. Robards

           
     Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain   Votes For   Votes
Withheld
  Abstain            

MEN

           1,425              0   0   23,140,333   1,001,698   0      

MHD

              837              0   0   11,934,616      347,076   0      

MUH

              550              0   0     9,705,633      278,494   0      

MUS

              870              0   0     9,713,774      404,006   0      

MUI

           2,871              0   0   36,189,767      755,766   0      

MVT

           1,400              0   0   18,751,753      441,003   0      

 

  ¹   Voted on by holders of Preferred Shares only.

 

                
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Regulation Regarding Derivatives

 

Effective December 31, 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) adopted certain regulatory changes that subject registered investment companies and advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if a fund invests more than a prescribed level of its net assets in CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (“CFTC Derivatives”), or if a fund markets itself as providing investment exposure to such instruments. To the extent a Fund uses CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a “commodity pool” or a vehicle for trading such instruments. Accordingly, BlackRock Advisors, LLC has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term “commodity pool operator” under the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. BlackRock Advisors, LLC is not, therefore, subject to registration or regulation as a “commodity pool operator” under the CEA in respect to each Fund.

 

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 dividend 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 dividends 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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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

Electronic copies of most financial reports are available on the Funds’ website or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual reports by enrolling in the Funds’ electronic delivery program.

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor to enroll. 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, DC. 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.

 

                
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General Information (concluded)

 

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 (1) without charge, upon request, 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 periodically 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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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 transmitted to shareholders only. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. Certain of 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 the short-term dividend rates of the Preferred Shares 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 MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.

 

By:   

/s/ John M. Perlowski

  
   John M. Perlowski   
   Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
   BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.

Date: January 2, 2014

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 MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.

Date: January 2, 2014

 

By:   

/s/ Neal J. Andrews

  
   Neal J. Andrews   
   Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of
   BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.

Date: January 2, 2014

 

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