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BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Closed Fund (BYM)

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$10.56
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: BYM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -4.79%
Avg. Invested days 37
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 269.39M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 54.74
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 54.74
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.73
52 Weeks Range 9.95 - 11.73
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 9.95 - 11.73
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 6.40%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.19

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Report Date -
When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 21.64%
Operating Margin (TTM) 87.88%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.48%
Return on Equity (TTM) 1.5%

Valuation

Trailing PE 54.74
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 429261216
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.96
Enterprise Value 429261216
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.96
Enterprise Value to Revenue 55.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 25903300
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 25903300
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 32.61

Analyst Ratings

Rating 5
Target Price -
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Strong Buy 1
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Strong Buy 1
Hold -
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Strong Sell -
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BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Closed Fund

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Closed Fund (NYSE: MQT) was founded to provide investors with high current income exempt from federal income tax, if possible, consistent with the preservation of capital. It has evolved over time, focusing on municipal bonds.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Municipal Bond Investments: MQT invests primarily in a portfolio of long-term municipal bonds, seeking to generate high current income exempt from federal income tax.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

BlackRock Advisors, LLC is the investment advisor. The fund is governed by a board of directors and managed by a portfolio management team.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Municipal Bond Portfolio: MQT offers a diversified portfolio of municipal bonds. Market share data specifically for closed-end funds like MQT is not directly tracked in the same way as open-end mutual funds. Competitors are other municipal bond closed-end funds (see Competitors section).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The municipal bond market is influenced by factors such as interest rates, tax policies, and credit quality of municipal issuers. Demand is driven by investors seeking tax-advantaged income.

Positioning

MQT is positioned as a provider of tax-exempt income through municipal bond investments, competing with other closed-end funds and open-end mutual funds in the municipal bond space.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The municipal bond market is multi-trillion dollar market. MQT's TAM is essentially the portion of investors seeking tax-advantaged income, particularly those preferring closed-end fund structures.

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Strengths

  • Experienced Management Team
  • Tax-Exempt Income
  • Diversified Portfolio (within municipal bonds)

Weaknesses

  • Interest Rate Sensitivity
  • Market Volatility
  • Discount to Net Asset Value (NAV) Fluctuations

Opportunities

  • Rising Interest Rate Environment (potentially increasing yields)
  • Increased Demand for Tax-Exempt Income
  • Strategic Asset Allocation

Threats

  • Changes in Tax Laws
  • Economic Downturn (impacting municipal credit quality)
  • Increased Competition from other Municipal Bond Funds

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NBB
  • VFL
  • EOT
  • HYD

Competitive Landscape

MQT competes based on its distribution rate, expense ratio, and portfolio management expertise. It must maintain a competitive edge to attract and retain investors.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: MQT's growth is tied to its ability to generate attractive tax-exempt income and manage its portfolio effectively. NAV performance and asset growth are key indicators. Dummy data presented to meet template requirements.

Future Projections: Future projections depend on interest rate trends, tax law changes, and the fund's investment strategy. Analyst estimates would typically be included here. Dummy data presented to meet template requirements.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives may include adjusting the portfolio's duration, credit quality, or sector allocation.

Summary

BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Closed Fund (MQT) is a fund seeking high tax-exempt income through municipal bonds. Its strengths lie in its experienced management and tax benefits but faces challenges like interest rate risk and market volatility. Opportunities arise from potentially rising rates and demand for tax-advantaged income, while threats include tax law changes and competition. While the fund has its challenges, it is a reasonable player in the closed-end municipal bond market.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • BlackRock MQT Fund Website
  • SEC Filings
  • Financial News Articles

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.

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About BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Closed Fund

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2002-10-29
CEO -
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
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BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes, including the alternative minimum tax. BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust was formed on October 31, 2002 and is domiciled in the United States.