BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE:MQT) Short Interest Update

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE:MQT) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 14,675 shares, a decline of 42.7% from the November 30th total of 25,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 68,999 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 68,999 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Whipplewood Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 3.4% during the third quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 35,014 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $351,000 after purchasing an additional 1,147 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 4.9% in the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 33,825 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $339,000 after purchasing an additional 1,575 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 8.6% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 25,236 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $252,000 after buying an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC boosted its position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 11.0% in the 2nd quarter. Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC now owns 43,950 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $424,000 after buying an additional 4,371 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. boosted its position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 62.4% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 12,727 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $123,000 after buying an additional 4,891 shares during the last quarter. 30.75% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Trading Down 0.4%

MQT traded down $0.04 during trading on Friday, hitting $9.91. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 66,767 shares, compared to its average volume of 70,613. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $10.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $9.82. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II has a 12 month low of $9.05 and a 12 month high of $10.40.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd will be issued a dividend of $0.051 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 22nd. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.2%.

About BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II (NYSE: MQT) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide shareholders with high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade municipal obligations, including bonds, notes and other debt instruments issued by state and local governments across the United States. Its investment approach emphasizes high-credit-quality, tax-exempt securities aimed at preserving capital while delivering tax-advantaged income.

Managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc, MQT leverages the firm’s experienced municipal bond team to conduct credit research, portfolio construction and risk management.