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BlackRock Municipal Income Closed Fund (BFK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/10/2025: BFK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 0.51% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 415.31M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 47.35 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 47.35 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.78 | 52 Weeks Range 8.69 - 10.25 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.69 - 10.25 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.34% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.2 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 12.94% | Operating Margin (TTM) 87.52% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.93% | Return on Equity (TTM) -13.01% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 47.35 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 686922560 | Price to Sales(TTM) 11.65 |
Enterprise Value 686922560 | Price to Sales(TTM) 11.65 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 65.08 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 43854800 | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 43854800 | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 43.58 |
Upturn AI SWOT
BlackRock Municipal Income Closed Fund
Company Overview
History and Background
BlackRock Municipal Income Closed Fund was formed to seek high current income, exempt from federal income tax and to provide incidental capital appreciation. Details on specific founding date and early milestones are not readily available.
Core Business Areas
- Municipal Bond Investments: Invests primarily in municipal bonds to generate income exempt from federal income tax.
Leadership and Structure
Information on detailed leadership structure not easily available. BlackRock Advisors, LLC, manages the fund.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Municipal Bond Portfolio: Diversified portfolio of municipal bonds. Market share data specific to this fund is not available, but BlackRock is a leading asset manager in the broader municipal bond market. Competitors include Nuveen, Eaton Vance, and PIMCO closed-end municipal bond funds.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The municipal bond market is influenced by interest rates, credit ratings, and tax policy. Demand is driven by investors seeking tax-advantaged income.
Positioning
BlackRock Municipal Income Closed Fund is positioned as a vehicle for tax-exempt income within the broader municipal bond market, leveraging BlackRock's asset management expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total US municipal bond market is in the trillions of dollars. BlackRock's fund captures a segment of this market, targeting income-seeking investors.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team (BlackRock)
- Diversified portfolio of municipal bonds
- Tax-exempt income generation
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to interest rate changes
- Credit risk of municipal bonds
- Closed-end fund structure can trade at discount to NAV
Opportunities
- Increased demand for tax-advantaged investments
- Rising interest rate environment (potentially higher yields)
- Active management to enhance returns
Threats
- Rising interest rates (decline in bond values)
- Credit downgrades of municipal bonds
- Changes in tax policy reducing the attractiveness of municipal bonds
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Nuveen (JCE)
- Eaton Vance (EIM)
- PIMCO (PMF)
Competitive Landscape
BlackRock benefits from its strong brand and asset management scale. However, competition is intense in the closed-end municipal bond fund space.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth trends tied to fund performance and asset flows within the closed-end municipal bond market.
Future Projections: Projections depend on interest rate outlook, credit market conditions, and investor demand for tax-exempt income.
Recent Initiatives: Initiatives typically involve portfolio adjustments and active management to enhance returns.
Summary
BlackRock Municipal Income Closed Fund (BME) provides tax-exempt income through a diversified portfolio of municipal bonds. The fund benefits from BlackRock's management expertise but faces risks related to interest rates and credit quality. The competitive landscape requires active management to deliver attractive returns. The fund's performance is susceptible to changes in the municipal bond market and tax policy.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- BlackRock Fund Fact Sheets
- Financial Data Providers
- Market Analysis Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a financial advisor. Market share data is approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About BlackRock Municipal Income Closed Fund
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2001-07-27 | CEO - | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests primarily in investment grade municipal bonds that are exempt from regular federal income tax. BlackRock Municipal Income Trust was formed on July 31, 2001 and is domiciled in United States.
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