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

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE:MQT) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 12,339 shares, a decrease of 47.5% from the January 15th total of 23,524 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 63,145 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Based on an average trading volume of 63,145 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Stock Performance

NYSE MQT traded up $0.03 on Thursday, reaching $10.25. The stock had a trading volume of 27,094 shares, compared to its average volume of 51,993. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II has a 1 year low of $9.05 and a 1 year high of $10.40. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $10.08 and a 200 day moving average price of $9.96.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.051 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 6th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.0%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II during the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II during the second quarter worth approximately $59,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its holdings in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 21.5% during the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 9,054 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $91,000 after purchasing an additional 1,603 shares during the last quarter. Nomura Holdings Inc. bought a new position in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II in the second quarter valued at approximately $96,000. Finally, Dakota Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II in the fourth quarter worth $113,000. 30.75% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Company Profile

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.