BFZ News and Press, BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust From 06/18/22

A sharp sell-off to start the year has pushed down municipal bond valuations and muni closed-end funds to discounts, presenting an attractive entry point for investors seeking tax-exempt income. Muni CEFs borrow money at short-term interest rates and invest the proceeds in muni bonds ...

Only funds with coverage >100% are considered. Top lists of discount, yield, DxY and DxYxZ are given. Top DxYxZ funds are HFRO, EHI, and IVH. For further details see: The Quality Closed-End Fund Report, May 2022

1 out of 22 CEF sectors positive on price and 1 out of 22 sectors positive on NAV last week. GUT has completed its rights offering, which was oversubscribed. Sidestepping the offering was once again the optimal strategy. For further details see: Weekly Closed-End Fund Ro...

Only funds with coverage >100% are considered. Top DxYxZ funds are DSL, BGH and EHI. Top lists of discount, yield, DxY and DxYxZ are given. For further details see: The Quality Closed-End Fund Report, April 2022

Only funds with coverage >100% are considered for this quality closed-end fund report. Top lists of discount, yield, DxY and DxYxZ are given. Top DxYxZ funds are KIO, ARDC and DSL. For further details see: The Quality Closed-End Fund Report, March 2022: Attractive Val...

Only funds with coverage >100% are considered. Top lists of discount, yield, DxY and DxYxZ are given. Top DxYxZ funds are EHI, JPI and WEA. For further details see: Quality Closed-End Fund Report, February 2022

Only funds with coverage >100% are considered. Top lists of discount, yield, DxY and DxYxZ are given. Top DxY funds are FPL, FDEU, and AOD. For further details see: Quality Closed-End Fund Report: November 2021

Interest rate volatility prompted another month of negative total returns. Below-average issuance was counterbalanced by a slowdown in demand. November could provide opportunities ahead of seasonal strength in December and January. For further details see: Muni Seasonal ...

Rising interest rates drove negative total returns. Supply and demand dynamics turned less seasonally favorable and acted as a headwind. More attractive valuations could provide near-term opportunity. For further details see: Munis Remained Tethered To Rates In September...

Interest in municipal closed-end funds (CEFs) vs. municipal bonds often stems from higher return potential - this is mostly due to the use of leverage in municipal closed-end funds. Leverage could potentially amplify both the fund's net asset value (NAV) and its distribution; however,...