MQT News and Press, Blackrock MuniYield Quality Fund II Inc. From 06/07/20

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BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II (NYSE: MQT ) declares $0.05/share monthly dividend , 13.6% increase from prior dividend of $0.04. Forward yield 4.77% Payable July 1; for shareholders of record June 15; ex-div June 12. Press Release See MQT Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart...

During periods of economic uncertainty, near-term decisions can determine the nature and durability of the recovery that drives long-term credit quality. I believe there is some cause for optimism for recovery in the municipal bond market. There may be many bumps in the road, but fears of many...

In a recent article we discussed CEF sector distribution profiles and why we were leaning to those sectors that are likely to boast more resilient earnings and hence distributions. In this article we take a more micro perspective and take a look at fund-level distribution and, more specificall...

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(This report was published on April 29 to members of Yield Hunting. All data herein is from that date except the commentary in the update near the end.) Both Blackrock and Nuveen have reported their UNII and coverage data for March. The data is a bit different as the Nuveen muni CEFs sho...

We have been overweight the municipal sector due to its higher-quality focus alongside attractive valuations. While stress has increased among state and local issuers who have taken on the burden of dealing with the current crisis, in aggregate the sector has entered the crisis in strong shape...

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolved during the first quarter, the municipal bond market experienced one of its most volatile periods in years. Here, the Franklin Municipal Bond Department shares how they plan to navigate the market, which they think is likely to show signs of distress and elevat...

"Here Comes Tonto" I am older than most of you. Not all of you, of course, but most of you. I have memories of Gene Autrey, and Roy Rogers, and "A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty, 'Hi Ho Silver!' The Lone Ranger!" Some of you will not even know who I am ta...

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