BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MHD) Short Interest Down 61.8% in January

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MHD) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 45,900 shares, a decrease of 61.8% from the December 31st total of 120,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 112,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. US Bancorp DE bought a new stake in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund during the third quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Catalina Capital Group LLC purchased a new position in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at $163,000. Simon Quick Advisors LLC increased its position in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 7.4% during the 4th quarter. Simon Quick Advisors LLC now owns 15,643 shares of the company’s stock valued at $183,000 after purchasing an additional 1,072 shares during the period. Aviance Capital Partners LLC grew its position in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 9.9% in the 3rd quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC now owns 16,249 shares of the company’s stock worth $206,000 after buying an additional 1,459 shares during the period. Finally, Private Advisor Group LLC grew its position in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 9.7% in the 3rd quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 16,814 shares of the company’s stock worth $213,000 after buying an additional 1,489 shares during the period.

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Trading Down 0.1 %

Shares of MHD traded down $0.01 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $11.97. 52,710 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 76,805. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund has a fifty-two week low of $11.41 and a fifty-two week high of $12.96. The business has a 50-day moving average of $12.07 and a 200-day moving average of $12.27.

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 3rd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 15th will be issued a $0.0595 dividend. This represents a $0.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 15th.

About BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc 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 that are exempt from federal income taxes.