BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-10337

Name of Fund: BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

Fund Address:    100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock New York Municipal     Income Trust, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4

Date of fiscal year end: 07/31/2017

Date of reporting period: 07/31/2017


Item 1 – Report to Stockholders


JULY 31, 2017

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

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BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)

BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO)

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

 

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


The Markets in Review

 

Dear Shareholder,

In the 12 months ended July 31, 2017, risk assets, such as stocks and high-yield bonds, continued to deliver strong performance. These markets showed great resilience during a period with big surprises, including the aftermath of the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union and the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, which brought only brief spikes in equity market volatility. These expressions of isolationism and discontent were countered by the closely watched and less surprising elections in France, the Netherlands and Australia.

Interest rates rose, which worked against high-quality assets with more interest rate sensitivity. Aside from the shortest-term Treasury bills, most U.S. Treasuries posted negative returns, as rising energy prices, modest wage increases and steady job growth led to expectations of higher inflation and anticipation of interest rate increases by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”).

The global reflationary theme — rising nominal growth, wages and inflation — was the dominant driver of asset returns during the period, outweighing significant political upheavals and economic uncertainty. Reflationary expectations accelerated after the U.S. election in November 2016 and continued into the beginning of 2017, stoked by expectations that the new administration’s policies would provide an extra boost to U.S. growth.

The Fed has responded to these positive developments by increasing interest rates three times in the last six months, setting expectations for additional interest rate increases and moving toward normalizing monetary policy. Divergent global monetary policy continued in earnest, as the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan reiterated their commitments to economic stimulus despite nascent signs of sustained economic growth in both countries.

In recent months, growing skepticism about the near-term likelihood of significant U.S. tax reform and infrastructure spending has tempered enthusiasm around the reflation trade. Similarly, renewed concern about oversupply has weighed on energy prices. Nonetheless, financial markets — and to an extent the Fed — have adopted a “wait-and-see” approach to the economic data and potential fiscal stimulus. Although uncertainty has persisted, benign credit conditions, modest inflation and the positive outlook for economic growth have kept markets relatively tranquil.

Although economic momentum is gaining traction, the capacity for rapid global growth is restrained by structural factors, including an aging population, low productivity growth and excess savings, as well as cyclical factors, such as the Fed moving toward the normalization of monetary policy and the length of the current expansion. Tempered economic growth and high valuations across most assets have set the stage for muted returns going forward. At current valuation levels, potential equity gains will likely be closely tied to the pace of earnings growth, which has remained solid thus far in 2017.

In this environment, investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

Total Returns as of July 31, 2017  
    6-month     12-month  

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    9.51     16.04

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    5.35       18.45  

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia,
Far East Index)

    13.79       17.77  

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    18.98       24.84  

3-month Treasury bills
(BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month
U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

    0.35       0.54  

U.S. Treasury securities
(BofA Merrill Lynch
10-Year U.S. Treasury
Index)

    2.33       (5.73

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index)

    2.51       (0.51

Tax-exempt municipal bonds (S&P Municipal Bond Index)

    3.40       0.36  

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer
Capped Index)

    4.57       10.94  
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.  

 

                
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Table of Contents     

 

     Page  

The Markets in Review

    2  

Annual Report:

 

Municipal Market Overview

    4  

The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging

    5  

Derivative Financial Instruments

    5  

Trust Summaries

    6  
Financial Statements:  

Schedules of Investments

    18  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

    53  

Statements of Operations

    55  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    57  

Statements of Cash Flows

    60  

Financial Highlights

    61  

Notes to Financial Statements

    67  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    79  

Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements

    80  

Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plans

    85  

Officers and Trustees

    86  

Additional Information

    89  

 

                
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Municipal Market Overview     

 

For the Reporting Period Ended July 31, 2017

Municipal Market Conditions

Municipal bonds experienced modestly positive performance for the period as a result of vastly rising interest rates spurring from generally stronger economic data, signs of inflation pressures, Federal Reserve (“Fed”) monetary policy normalization, and market expectations for pro-growth fiscal policy. However, ongoing reassurance from the Fed that rates would be increased gradually and would likely remain low overall resulted in continued demand for fixed income investments. More specifically, investors favored the income, attractive relative yield, and stability of municipal bonds amid bouts of interest rate volatility (bond prices rise as rates fall) resulting from geopolitical tensions, the contentious U.S. election, and continued global central bank divergence — i.e., policy easing outside the United States while the Fed slowly engages in policy tightening. During the 12 months ended July 31, 2017, municipal bond funds garnered net inflows of approximately $593 million (based on data from the Investment Company Institute).

For the same 12-month period, total new issuance remained robust from a historical perspective at $412 billion (above the $397 billion issued in the prior 12-month period). A noteworthy portion of new supply during this period was attributable to refinancing activity (roughly 57%) as issuers continued to take advantage of low interest rates and a flat yield curve to reduce their borrowing costs.

S&P Municipal Bond Index

Total Returns as of July 31, 2017

  6 months:   3.40%

12 months:   0.36%

A Closer Look at Yields

 

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From July 31, 2016 to July 31, 2017, yields on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds increased by 62 basis points (“bps”) from 2.12% to 2.74%, while 10-year rates rose by 55 bps from 1.40% to 1.95% and 5-year rates increased 37 bps from 0.84% to 1.21% (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). The municipal yield curve steepened over the 12-month period with the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities steepening by 20 bps.

During the same time period, on a relative basis, tax-exempt municipal bonds broadly outperformed U.S. Treasuries with the greatest outperformance experienced in the front and intermediate portions of the yield curve. The relative positive performance of municipal bonds was driven largely by a supply/demand imbalance within the municipal market as investors sought income and incremental yield in an environment where opportunities became increasingly scarce. Municipal bonds came under pressure post the November U.S. election as a result of uncertainty surrounding potential tax-reform, though growing expectation that tax reform is likely to be delayed or watered down quickly eased investor concerns. The asset class is known for its lower relative volatility and preservation of principal with an emphasis on income as tax rates rise.

Financial Conditions of Municipal Issuers

The majority of municipal credits remain strong, despite well-publicized distress among a few issuers. Four of the five states with the largest amount of debt outstanding — California, New York, Texas and Florida — have exhibited markedly improved credit fundamentals during the slow national recovery. However, several states with the largest unfunded pension liabilities have seen their bond prices decline noticeably and remain vulnerable to additional price deterioration. On the local level, Chicago’s credit quality downgrade is an outlier relative to other cities due to its larger pension liability and inadequate funding remedies. BlackRock maintains the view that municipal bond defaults will remain minimal and in the periphery while the overall market is fundamentally sound. We continue to advocate careful credit research and believe that a thoughtful approach to structure and security selection remains imperative amid uncertainty in a modestly improving economic environment.

The opinions expressed are those of BlackRock as of July 31, 2017, and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of any individual holdings or market sectors. Investing involves risk including loss of principal. Bond values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending on market conditions. Fixed income risks include interest-rate and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in bond values. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the bond issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments. There may be less information on the financial condition of municipal issuers than for public corporations. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds. Some investors may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable.

The Standard & Poor’s Municipal Bond Index, a broad, market value-weighted index, seeks to measure the performance of the U.S. municipal bond market. All bonds in the index are exempt from U.S. federal income taxes or subject to the AMT. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

                
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging     

 

 

The Trusts may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the distribution rate on, and net asset value (“NAV”) of, their common shares (“Common Shares”). However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments.

In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of leverage, which is based on short-term interest rates, is normally lower than the income earned by a Trust on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of the Trusts (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, the Trusts’ shareholders benefit from the incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage is paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share NAV.

To illustrate these concepts, assume a Trust’s Common Shares capitalization is $100 million and it utilizes leverage for an additional $30 million, creating a total value of $130 million available for investment in longer-term income securities. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and longer-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, a Trust’s financing costs on the $30 million of proceeds obtained from leverage are based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by a Trust with the proceeds from leverage earn income based on longer-term interest rates. In this case, a Trust’s financing cost of leverage is significantly lower than the income earned on a Trust’s longer-term investments acquired from such leverage proceeds, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.

However, in order to benefit Common Shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed the Trusts’ return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders is lower than if the Trusts had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of the Trusts’ portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the value of the Trusts’ obligations under their respective leverage arrangements generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Trusts’ NAVs positively or negatively. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very diffi-

cult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that the Trusts’ intended leveraging strategy will be successful.

The use of leverage also generally causes greater changes in each Trust’s NAV, market price and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the NAV and market price of a Trust’s Common Shares than if the Trust were not leveraged. In addition, each Trust may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause the Trusts to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit a Trust’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. Each Trust incurs expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by Common Shareholders and may reduce income to the Common Shares. Moreover, to the extent the calculation of the Trusts’ investment advisory fees includes assets purchased with the proceeds of leverage, the investment advisory fees payable to the Trusts’ investment adviser will be higher than if the Trusts did not use leverage.

To obtain leverage, each Trust has issued Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP Shares”), Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”) and Remarketable Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“RVMTP Shares”) (collectively, “Preferred Shares”) and/or leveraged its assets through the use of tender option bond trusts (“TOB Trusts”) as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), each Trust is permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of its total managed assets or equity securities (e.g., Preferred Shares) up to 50% of its total managed assets. A Trust may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, a Trust may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or by agencies rating the Preferred Shares, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.

If a Trust segregates or designates on its books and records cash or liquid assets having a value not less than the value of a Trust’s obligations under the TOB Trust (including accrued interest), a TOB Trust is not considered a senior security and is not subject to the foregoing limitations and requirements under the 1940 Act.

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments     

 

The Trusts may invest in various derivative financial instruments. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other asset without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the

transaction or illiquidity of the instrument. The Trusts’ successful use of a derivative financial instrument depends on the investment adviser’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of these instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may limit the amount of appreciation a Trust can realize on an investment and/or may result in lower distributions paid to shareholders. The Trusts’ investments in these instruments, if any, are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

                
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Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017    BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust’s (BFZ) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income and California income taxes. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal obligations exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and California income taxes. The Trust invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations that are investment grade quality, or are considered by the Trust’s investment adviser to be of comparable quality, at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)

   BFZ

Initial Offering Date

   July 27, 2001

Yield on Closing Market Price as of July 31, 2017 ($14.71)1

   4.85%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.88%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0595

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.7140

Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174

   41%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 50.93%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BFZ1,2

    (7.59 )%       (1.22 )% 

Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds3

    (4.75 )%       (0.88 )% 

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  2   

The Trust moved from a premium to NAV to a discount during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3  

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trump’s election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses.

 

 

California municipal bonds performed slightly better than national municipals during the period. California’s 2017—2018 budget demonstrated both spending restraint and growing reserves, with a forecast that projects structural balance through 2019. The state’s economy has grown at a healthy rate in recent years, with median household income and job gains outpacing U.S. growth rates.

 

 

Positions in longer-term bonds, which lagged the broader market, detracted from performance.

 

 

Higher-rated investment-grade holdings (those rated AA and AAA) fared worse than non-investment grade holdings, as fund flows into high yield products led to stronger price appreciation for lower-rated credits.

 

 

The Trust’s positions in the tax-backed (state) and tax-backed (local) issues — both of which underperformed in the past year — detracted as well. Tobacco credits also lagged as the Food & Drug Administration released plans to curb nicotine levels in cigarettes.

 

 

Holdings that were purchased in a higher-rate environment contributed positively at a time of weak market performance. These positions produced generous income, and they were less sensitive to the negative effects of rising interest rates.

 

 

The Trust sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Given that Treasury yields rose, as prices fell, this aspect of the Trust’s positioning had a positive effect on returns.

 

 

The Trust’s use of leverage, while enhancing income, also exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

                
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     BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              

 

     7/31/17      7/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

  $ 14.71      $ 16.76        (12.23 )%     $ 16.98      $ 13.81  

Net Asset Value

  $ 15.34      $ 16.35        (6.18 )%     $ 16.35      $ 14.70  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   7/31/17     7/31/16  

County/City/Special District/School District

    29     29

Utilities

    21       23  

Transportation

    13       9  

Education

    13       15  

Health

    12       12  

State

    7       9  

Tobacco

    5       3  

Housing2

           

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,
2017

    4

2018

    11  

2019

    22  

2020

    4  

2021

    11  

 

  3  

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1   7/31/17     7/31/16  

AAA/Aaa

    9     6

AA/Aa

    71       77  

A

    13       14  

BBB/Baa2

           

BB/Ba

    1       1  

B

    4       1  

N/R

    2       1  

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

Represents less than 1% of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
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Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017    BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust’s (BFO) (the “Trust”) investment objectives are to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax and Florida intangible personal property tax and to return $15.00 per common share (the initial offering price per share) to holders of common shares on or about December 31, 2020. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and Florida intangible personal property tax. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality, or are considered by the Trust’s investment adviser to be of comparable quality, at the time of investment. The Trust actively manages the maturity of its bonds to seek to have a dollar-weighted average effective maturity approximately equal to the Trust’s maturity date. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. Effective January 1, 2007, the Florida intangible personal property tax was repealed.

There is no assurance that the Trust will achieve its investment objective of returning $15.00 per share.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BFO

Initial Offering Date

   September 30, 2003

Termination Date (on or about)

   December 31, 2020

Yield on Closing Market Price as of July 31, 2017 ($15.05)1

   2.47%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   4.36%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0310

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.3720

Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174

  

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Percentage is less than 1% which represents TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BFO1,2

    1.70      (0.20 )% 

Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds3

    (3.77 )%       (1.21 )% 

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  2   

The Trust moved from a discount to NAV to neither a premium nor discount by period end, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3  

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trump’s election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses.

 

 

Florida municipals performed slightly better than national municipals during the period, as the state’s economy continued to outperform the nation as a whole. Growth in employment, gross state product and population all exceeded national averages over the past year. State-level general revenues were up 4.5% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, in line with budget expectations. In addition, the state’s tax-exempt market was aided by a decline in new-issue supply.

 

 

The Trust is scheduled to terminate on or about December 31, 2020, and it therefore holds securities that will mature close to that date. As a result of its shorter duration (lower interest-rate sensitivity), it held up well in the environment of falling prices and underperformance for longer-term issues.

 

 

Positions in the tax-backed (state) sector detracted from performance. The Trust’s position in zero coupon bonds, while fairly limited, also detracted since the bonds’ longer durations accentuated impact of the down market.

 

 

Reinvestment was a further drag on results, as the proceeds of higher-yielding bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at materially lower prevailing rates.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

                
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     BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary                              

 

     7/31/17      7/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

  $ 15.05      $ 15.21        (1.05 )%     $ 15.37      $ 14.85  

Net Asset Value

  $ 15.05      $ 15.50        (2.90 )%     $ 15.50      $ 14.98  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   7/31/17     7/31/16  

County/City/Special District/School District

    35     34

Health

    18       18  

Utilities

    16       16  

State

    11       12  

Transportation

    11       11  

Education

    5       4  

Corporate

    4       4  

Housing

    2       1  

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule4       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,

 

2017

    10

2018

    10  

2019

    11  

2020

    58  

2021

    1  

 

  4  

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1   7/31/17     7/31/16  

AAA/Aaa

    1     1

AA/Aa

    56       59  

A

    28       25  

BBB/Baa

    2       

N/R3

    15       15  

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

Represents less than 1% of the Trust’s total investments.

 

  3   

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 4% and 13%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    9


Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017    BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust’s (BTT) (the “Trust”) investment objectives are to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax (but which may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax in certain circumstances) and to return $25.00 per common share (the initial offering price per share) to holders of common shares on or about December 31, 2030. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality, or are considered by the Trust’s investment adviser to be of comparable quality, at the time of investment. The Trust actively manages the maturity of its bonds to seek to have a dollar weighted average effective maturity approximately equal to the Trust’s maturity date. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

There is no assurance that the Trust will achieve its investment objective of returning $25.00 per share.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BTT

Initial Offering Date

   August 30, 2012

Termination Date (on or about)

   December 31, 2030

Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of July 31, 2017 ($23.14)1

   3.72%

Tax Equivalent Rate2

   6.57%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0718

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8616

Economic Leverage as July 31, 20174

   36%

 

  1   

Current Distribution Rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a return of capital. See the financial highlights for the actual sources and character of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change. A portion of the distribution may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year end.

 

  4   

Represents RVMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to RVMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BTT1,2

    (0.51 )%       (2.14 )% 

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3 .

    (1.54 )%       (0.78 )% 

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  2   

The Trust’s discount to NAV narrowed during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3  

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trump’s election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses.

 

 

Portfolio income made the most significant positive contribution during a period in which bond prices lost ground. The Trust’s use of leverage, while enhancing the level of income, also exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices.

 

 

The Trust’s dividend was cut as of the July dividend payment, as rising short-term borrowing costs and lower reinvestment rates put downward pressure on the Trust’s earned income.

 

 

The Trust’s longer duration profile detracted from performance as rates moved higher across the curve. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.)

 

 

A position in zero coupon bonds, while fairly limited, also detracted since the bonds’ longer durations accentuated impact of the down market.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

                
10    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


     BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

     7/31/17      7/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

  $ 23.14      $ 24.24        (4.54 )%     $ 24.40      $ 21.09  

Net Asset Value

  $ 23.83      $ 25.38        (6.11 )%     $ 25.38      $ 22.21  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History Since Inception

 

LOGO

 

 

  1   

Commencement of operations.

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   7/31/17     7/31/16  

Transportation

    25     23

Health

    19       17  

County/City/Special District/School District

    14       17  

Education

    13       14  

State

    12       11  

Corporate

    8       8  

Utilities

    6       7  

Tobacco

    2       2  

Housing

    1       1  

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule5       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,
2017

    1

2018

    1  

2019

     

2020

    4  

2021

    1  

 

  5  

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation2   7/31/17     7/31/16  

AAA/Aaa

    4     5

AA/Aa

    30       24  

A

    36       39  

BBB/Baa

    17       18  

BB/Ba

    2       3  

B

    2       2  

CCC/Caa

    3       

N/R4

    9       9  

 

  2  

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  3  

Represents less than 1% of total investments.

 

  4  

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents less than 1% and 2%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    11


Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017    BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust’s (BBF) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds, the interest of which is exempt from U.S. federal income taxes. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality, or are considered by the Trust’s investment adviser to be of comparable quality, at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BBF

Initial Offering Date

   July 27, 2001

Yield on Closing Market Price as of July 31, 2017 ($15.27)1

   5.69%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.05%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.072375

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.868500

Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174

   41%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Represents VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BBF1,2

    1.30      (0.65 )% 

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged)3

    (1.54 )%       (0.78 )% 

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  2   

The Trust’s premium to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3  

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trump’s election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses.

 

 

The Trust’s positions in high-quality, short-duration pre-refunded securities contributed positively to performance. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.) At a time of rising yields, pre-refunded securities performed well relative to longer-duration issues.

 

 

The Trust’s positions in bonds rated BBB and lower outpaced higher-quality issues due to the combination of their higher yields and stronger price performance. However, positions in bonds rated AA and A generally lagged.

 

 

Allocations to education and project finance bonds made the largest contributions to performance at the sector level, while positions in utilities and school districts were detractors.

 

 

The Trust sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Given that Treasury yields rose, as prices fell, this aspect of the Trust’s positioning had a positive effect on returns.

 

 

While the Trust’s use of leverage enhanced portfolio income, the benefits of this strategy were somewhat reduced given the modest rise in funding costs associated with less accommodative central bank monetary policy. In addition, leverage exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices.

 

 

Positions in intermediate- and longer-dated maturities declined the most in value, as they typically have longer durations relative to shorter maturities. In addition, the Trust’s exposure to 4% coupon bonds detracted given that lower coupons typically underperform in a rising-rate environment.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

                
12    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


     BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

     7/31/17      7/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

  $ 15.27      $ 16.00        (4.56 )%     $ 16.16      $ 13.46  

Net Asset Value

  $ 14.48      $ 15.47        (6.40 )%     $ 15.47      $ 14.14  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years      

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   7/31/17     7/31/16  

County/City/Special District/School District

    23     24

Transportation

    21       22  

Health

    15       13  

Utilities

    14       16  

Education

    10       11  

State

    9       9  

Tobacco

    5       3  

Corporate

    2       1  

Housing

    1       1  

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,
2017

    4

2018

    12  

2019

    28  

2020

    10  

2021

    13  

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1   7/31/17     7/31/16  

AAA/Aaa

    9     11

AA/Aa

    49       52  

A

    16       23  

BBB/Baa

    14       9  

BB/Ba

    3       1  

B

    3       1  

N/R2

    6       3  

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade each represents less than 1% of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    13


Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017    BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust’s (BNJ) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax and New Jersey gross income tax. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and New Jersey gross income taxes. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality, or are considered by the Trust’s investment adviser to be of comparable quality, at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BNJ

Initial Offering Date

   July 27, 2001

Yield on Closing Market Price as of July 31, 2017 ($15.97)1

   5.23%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   10.15%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0696

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.8352

Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174

   40%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 48.48%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BNJ1,2

    0.50      (0.91 )% 

Lipper New Jersey Municipal Debt Funds3

    (4.61 )%       (0.95 )% 

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  2   

The Trust’s premium to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3  

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trump’s election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses.

 

 

New Jersey state general obligations and appropriated issues underperformed the broader national market, as the major rating agencies downgraded the state’s credit rating over the past year.

 

 

Portfolio income made the most significant positive contribution during a period in which bond prices lost ground. The Trust’s use of leverage, while enhancing the level of income, also exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices.

 

 

The Trust sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Given that Treasury yields rose, as prices fell, this aspect of the Trust’s positioning had a positive effect on returns.

 

 

The Trust’s exposure to pre-refunded issues benefited performance, as their low duration enabled them to hold up better than longer-duration bonds at a time of rising yields. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.) Positions in the transportation sector also contributed to performance.

 

 

The Trust’s position in zero coupon bonds, while fairly limited, detracted since the bonds’ longer durations accentuated impact of the down market.

 

 

Reinvestment was a further drag on results, as the proceeds of higher-yielding bonds that matured or were called needed to be reinvested at materially lower prevailing rates.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

                
14    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


     BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

     7/31/17      7/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

  $ 15.97      $ 16.79        (4.88 )%     $ 16.94      $ 14.12  

Net Asset Value

  $ 15.39      $ 16.41        (6.22 )%     $ 16.44      $ 14.76  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   7/31/17     7/31/16  

Transportation

    36     33

County/City/Special District/School District

    22       23  

Education

    16       17  

State

    9       12  

Corporate

    6       6  

Health

    6       5  

Housing

    2       3  

Tobacco

    2        

Utilities

    1       1  

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule4       

2017

    5

2018

    9  

2019

    9  

2020

    5  

2021

    14  

 

  4   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1   7/31/17     7/31/16  

AAA/Aaa

    4     1

AA/Aa

    36       45  

A

    25       34  

BBB/Baa

    22       10  

BB/Ba

    10       9  

B

    2       

N/R

    3       1 3  

 

  1  

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2  

Represents less than 1% of total investments.

 

  3   

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 1% of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    15


Trust Summary as of July 31, 2017    BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust’s (BNY) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality, or are considered by the Trust’s investment adviser to be of comparable quality, at the time of investment. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved.

 

Trust Information      

Symbol on NYSE

   BNY

Initial Offering Date

   July 27, 2001

Yield on Closing Market Price as of July 31, 2017 ($15.37)1

   4.68%

Tax Equivalent Yield2

   9.47%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.0600

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share3

   $0.7200

Economic Leverage as of July 31, 20174

   39%

 

  1   

Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal U.S. federal and state tax rate of 50.59%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.

 

  3   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  4   

Represents VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust, including any assets attributable to VMTP Shares and TOB Trusts, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.

 

Performance      

Returns for the 12 months ended July 31, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price      NAV  

BNY1,2

    (3.43 )%       (0.93 )% 

Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds3

    (5.60 )%       (0.58 )% 

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  2   

The Trust’s premium to NAV narrowed during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3  

Average return. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions at NAV on the ex-dividend date as calculated by Lipper.

Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

 

 

The municipal bond market generated mixed returns in the 12-month reporting period. Municipal bonds initially moved lower in the third calendar quarter of 2016 due to a pick-up in new tax-exempt issuance and rising yields in the U.S. Treasury market. (Prices and yields move in opposite directions.) The weakness accelerated in November once Donald Trump’s election victory caused investors to factor in the possibility of faster economic growth and tighter Fed policy. As optimism for meaningful fiscal reforms subsequently waned and the economy failed to experience a significant acceleration, municipal bonds stabilized and retraced the majority of their post-election losses.

 

 

New York municipal bonds slightly outperformed the broader national market during the period. While new issuance in the state was relatively robust, much of it was concentrated in several large issuers. The state’s overall financial prospects exhibited positive trends, albeit slightly behind national averages.

 

 

Portfolio income made the most significant positive contribution to performance during a time in which bond prices lost ground. The Trust’s use of leverage, while enhancing income, also exacerbated the impact of declining bond prices.

 

 

The Trust sought to manage interest rate risk using U.S. Treasury futures. Given that Treasury yields rose, as prices fell, this aspect of the Trust’s positioning had a positive effect on returns.

 

 

From a sector perspective, the Trust’s exposure to the transportation and education sectors was a positive contributor. Additionally, exposure to the pre-refunded sector was beneficial as these high-quality, short-duration securities outperformed at a time of rising yields. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.)

 

 

The Trust’s exposure to the longer end of the yield curve detracted as longer-term bonds sold off more than the shorter-term issues. Positions in lower coupon securities also generally detracted from performance due to their longer duration characteristics.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

 

                
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     BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

     7/31/17      7/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

  $ 15.37      $ 16.71        (8.02 )%     $ 16.84      $ 13.49  

Net Asset Value

  $ 15.04      $ 15.94        (5.65 )%     $ 15.95      $ 14.35  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

LOGO

 

Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments*

 

Sector Allocation   7/31/17     7/31/16  

Transportation

    23     20

County/City/Special District/School District

    20       23  

Education

    20       20  

Utilities

    12       12  

State

    10       8  

Health

    9       9  

Tobacco

    2       1  

Housing

    2       2  

Corporate

    2       5  

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

   
Call/Maturity Schedule3       

Calendar Year Ended December 31,
2017

    3

2018

    2  

2019

    7  

2020

    5  

2021

    16  

 

  3   

Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.

 

  *   Excludes short-term securities.
Credit Quality Allocation1   7/31/17     7/31/16  

AAA/Aaa

    16     15

AA/Aa

    40       43  

A

    28       24  

BBB/Baa

    6       7  

BB/Ba

    1       3  

B

    1        

N/R2

    8       8  

 

  1   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  2   

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of unrated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed certain of these unrated securities as investment grade quality. As of July 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, the market value of unrated securities deemed by the investment adviser to be investment grade represents 4% and 3%, respectively, of the Trust’s total investments.

 

 

                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    17


Schedule of Investments July 31, 2017

  

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
California — 92.8%               
County/City/Special District/School District — 22.1%        

Butte-Glenn Community College District, GO, Election of 2002, Series C, 5.50%, 8/01/30

   $ 8,425     $ 9,128,487  

Chaffey Joint Union High School District, GO, Election of 2012, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/47

     1,500       1,807,470  

City of San Jose California Hotel Tax, RB, Convention Center Expansion & Renovation Project:

    

6.13%, 5/01/31

     500       576,300  

6.50%, 5/01/36

     1,210       1,411,949  

6.50%, 5/01/42

     2,225       2,594,595  

County of Kern California, COP, Capital Improvements Projects, Series A (AGC), 6.00%, 2/01/19 (a)

     2,000       2,152,460  

County of Orange California Water District, COP, Refunding, 5.25%, 8/15/19 (a)

     2,000       2,175,480  

County of Riverside California Public Financing Authority, RB, Capital Facilities Project, 5.25%, 11/01/45

     8,990       10,536,999  

County of San Joaquin California Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Limited Tax, Measure K, Series A (a):

    

5.50%, 3/01/21

     5,270       6,084,584  

6.00%, 3/01/21

     2,880       3,375,648  

County of Santa Clara California Financing Authority, Refunding LRB, Series L, 5.25%, 5/15/18 (a)

     20,000       20,702,000  

Evergreen Elementary School District, GO, Election of 2006, Series B (AGC), 5.13%, 8/01/33

     2,500       2,691,725  

Foothill-De Anza Community College District, GO, Refunding, 4.00%, 8/01/40

     4,285       4,589,321  

Los Angeles Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series A, 4.00%, 7/01/40

     8,500       9,002,605  

Modesto Irrigation District, COP, Capital Improvments, Series A, 5.75%, 10/01/29

     3,035       3,264,780  

Oak Grove School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series A, 5.50%, 8/01/33

     1,315       1,426,920  

Pico Rivera Public Financing Authority, RB, 5.75%, 9/01/19 (a)

     2,000       2,199,300  

San Jose California Financing Authority, Refunding LRB, Civic Center Project, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/32

     3,375       3,891,577  

San Leandro California Unified School District, GO, Election of 2010, Series A, 5.75%, 8/01/41

     3,060       3,558,872  

Torrance Unified School District California, GO, Election of 2008, Measure Z, 6.00%, 8/01/19 (a)

     4,000       4,403,880  

Tustin California School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series B, 5.25%, 8/01/21 (a)

     3,445       4,004,675  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
California (continued)               
County/City/Special District/School District (continued)        

West Contra Costa California Unified School District, GO, Series A:

    

Election of 2010 (AGM), 5.25%, 8/01/32

   $ 4,960     $ 5,712,382  

Election of 2012, 5.50%, 8/01/39

     2,500       2,978,375  
    

 

 

 
               108,270,384  
Education — 4.4%             

California Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, San Francisco University, 6.13%, 10/01/36

     6,280       7,418,753  

California Municipal Finance Authority, RB, Emerson College, 5.75%, 1/01/33

     2,500       2,809,850  

California State University, Refunding RB, Systemwide, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/33

     4,640       5,542,387  

University of California, Refunding RB, Series AR, 5.00%, 5/15/41

     5,000       5,872,850  
    

 

 

 
               21,643,840  
Health — 10.9%             

ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps., Refunding RB, Sharp Healthcare, Series B, 6.25%, 8/01/39

     4,975       5,466,928  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

Adventist Health System West, Series A, 5.75%, 9/01/19 (a)

     6,710       7,371,271  

Children’s Hospital, Series A, 5.25%, 11/01/41

     8,500       9,505,805  

Sutter Health, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/41

     2,155       2,472,539  

Sutter Health, Series B, 6.00%, 8/15/42

     6,015       6,843,085  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Catholic Healthcare West, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/19 (a)

     5,550       6,081,024  

Dignity Health, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/19 (a)

     4,520       4,952,474  

Sutter Health, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/38

     800       943,032  

Sutter Health, Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/46

     3,000       3,462,090  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group Composite Issue, 5.00%, 12/01/41

     4,000       4,479,720  

Washington Township Health Care District, GO, Election of 2004, Series B, 5.50%, 8/01/38

     1,625       1,986,481  
    

 

 

 
               53,564,449  
State — 8.9%             

Orange County Community Facilities District, Special Tax Bonds, Village of Esencia, Series A, 5.25%, 8/15/45

     2,500       2,800,500  

State of California, GO, Various Purposes, 6.00%, 4/01/38

     13,000       14,047,800  
 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

 

ACA    American Capital Access Holding Ltd.      COP    Certificates of Participation    ISD    Independent School District
AGC    Assured Guarantee Corp.      EDA    Economic Development Authority    LRB    Lease Revenue Bonds
AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.      EDC    Economic Development Corp.    M/F    Multi-Family
AMBAC    American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.      ERB    Education Revenue Bonds    MRB    Mortgage Revenue Bonds
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to)      FHA    Federal Housing Administration    NPFGC    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
ARB    Airport Revenue Bonds      GAN    Grant Anticipation Notes    PILOT    Payment in Lieu of Taxes
BAM    Build America Mutual Assurance Co.      GARB    General Airport Revenue Bonds    PSF-GTD    Permanent School Fund Guaranteed
BARB    Building Aid Revenue Bonds      GO    General Obligation Bonds    RB    Revenue Bonds
BHAC    Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.      HFA    Housing Finance Agency    S/F    Single-Family
CAB    Capital Appreciation Bonds      IDA    Industrial Development Authority    SONYMA    State of New York Mortgage Agency
CIFG    CIFG Assurance North America, Inc.      IDB    Industrial Development Board    SRF    State Revolving Fund

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
California (continued)               
State (continued)             

State of California Public Works Board, LRB:

    

Department of Education, Riverside Campus Project, Series B, 6.50%, 4/01/34

   $ 9,000     $ 9,799,560  

Various Capital Projects, Series I, 5.50%, 11/01/33

     4,940       5,912,390  

Various Capital Projects, Sub-Series I-1, 6.38%, 11/01/19 (a)

     5,025       5,633,929  

State of California Public Works Board, RB, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Series F, 5.25%, 9/01/33

     4,335       5,119,071  
    

 

 

 
               43,313,250  
Tobacco — 7.1%             

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed:

    

Senior Series A-1, 5.13%, 6/01/47

     195       191,447  

Senior Series A-1, 5.75%, 6/01/47

     28,300       28,300,000  

Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/40

     3,625       4,165,814  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Refunding RB, Asset-Backed Bonds, Series A-1, 5.38%, 6/01/38

     2,000       1,966,380  
    

 

 

 
               34,623,641  
Transportation — 16.5%             

City & County of San Francisco California Airports Commission, ARB, Series E, 6.00%, 5/01/39

     6,750       7,334,415  

City & County of San Francisco California Airports Commission, Refunding RB, San Francisco International Airport, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 5/01/46

     3,375       3,829,781  

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, AMT:

    

Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/42

     8,980       10,275,994  

Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/42

     575       663,981  

Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 5/15/34

     3,425       3,979,336  

Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 5/15/46

     1,000       1,141,020  

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, Refunding ARB, Los Angeles International Airport, Senior Series A:

    

5.00%, 5/15/34

     6,650       7,110,313  

5.00%, 5/15/40

     4,760       5,236,524  

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC, AMT:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/41

     3,850       4,431,696  

Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/36

     2,800       3,240,608  

Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/37

     1,500       1,733,340  

Series A-1, 5.75%, 3/01/34

     3,875       4,408,897  

Series A-1, 6.25%, 3/01/34

     2,650       3,091,093  

County of Sacramento California, Refunding ARB, Senior Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/41

     12,500       14,400,625  

County of Sacramento California, ARB:

    

PFC/Grant, Sub-Series D, 6.00%, 7/01/35

     3,000       3,131,550  

Senior Series B, 5.75%, 7/01/39

     1,850       1,927,441  

Port of Los Angeles California Harbor Department, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 8/01/44

     4,135       4,617,720  
    

 

 

 
               80,554,334  
Utilities — 22.9%             

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, RB, Electric System Distribution Facilities, Series A, 5.38%, 10/01/36

     7,690       8,716,000  

City of Chula Vista California, Refunding RB, San Diego Gas & Electric, Series D, 5.88%, 1/01/34

     6,555       7,085,431  
Municipal Bonds   Par
(000)
    Value  
California (continued)              
Utilities (continued)            

City of Los Angeles California Department of Water & Power, RB, Power System, Sub-Series A-1, 5.25%, 7/01/38

  $ 9,000     $ 9,348,480  

City of Los Angeles California Department of Water & Power, Refunding RB, Water System, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/39

    4,000       4,547,880  

City of Los Angeles California Wastewater System, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/19 (a)

    2,000       2,147,340  

City of Petaluma California Wastewater, Refunding RB, 6.00%, 5/01/21 (a)

    5,625       6,637,050  

City of San Francisco California Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, RB, Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/37

    5,000       5,718,900  

County of San Diego California Water Authority Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 5/01/37

    1,835       2,179,191  

Cucamonga Valley Water District, Refunding RB, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 9/01/31

    4,320       5,013,230  

Dublin-San Ramon Services District Water Revenue, Refunding RB, 6.00%, 8/01/41

    2,425       2,810,333  

East Bay California Municipal Utility District Water System Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/20 (a)

    5,745       6,388,153  

East Bay Municipal Utility District Water System Revenue, RB, Green Bond, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/45

    6,650       7,943,890  

El Dorado Irrigation District/El Dorado County Water Agency, Refunding RB, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 3/01/39

    10,000       11,692,600  

Los Angeles Department of Water, Refunding RB, Series A:

   

5.00%, 7/01/37

    5,440       6,489,104  

5.00%, 7/01/41

    3,000       3,556,590  

5.25%, 7/01/44

    3,000       3,640,620  

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power System Revenue, RB:

   

Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/38

    8,010       9,395,169  

Series C, 5.00%, 7/01/42

    7,500       8,919,975  
   

 

 

 
              112,229,936  
Total Municipal Bonds in California             454,199,834  
   
Multi-State — 0.4%              
Housing — 0.4%            

Centerline Equity Issuer Trust (b)(c):

   

Series A-4-2, 6.00%, 5/15/19

    1,000       1,070,110  

Series B-3-2, 6.30%, 5/15/19

    1,000       1,075,270  
Total Municipal Bonds in Multi-State             2,145,380  
   
Puerto Rico — 1.2%              
Tobacco — 1.2%            

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds:

   

5.50%, 5/15/39

    2,910       2,886,138  

5.63%, 5/15/43

    2,765       2,713,101  
Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico             5,599,239  
Total Municipal Bonds — 94.4%             461,944,453  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
   Par
(000)
    Value  
California — 74.8%               
County/City/Special District/School District — 26.7%  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/41

   $ 11,620     $ 13,332,207  

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO (a):

    

Election of 2001 (AGM), 5.00%, 8/01/17

     8,000       8,000,000  

Election of 2008, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/20 (e)

     12,902       14,529,418  

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Refunding, Election of 2008, Series A, 6.00%, 8/01/19 (a)

     20,131       22,163,788  

Los Angeles Unified School District California, GO, Series I, 5.00%, 1/01/34

     5,000       5,375,750  

Palomar California Community College District, GO, Election of 2006, Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/44

     15,140       17,453,846  

San Diego Community College District California, GO, Election of 2002, 5.25%, 8/01/19 (a)

     10,484       11,383,024  

San Joaquin California Delta Community College District, GO, Election of 2004, Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/39

     14,505       16,609,887  

San Jose Unified School District Santa Clara County California, GO:

    

Election of 2002, Series D, 5.00%, 8/01/18 (a)

     14,625       15,233,239  

Series C, 4.00%, 8/01/39

     6,100       6,388,286  
    

 

 

 
               130,469,445  
Education — 17.2%             

Grossmont Union High School District, GO, Election of 2004, 5.00%, 8/01/18 (a)

     13,095       13,641,004  

University of California, RB:

    

Series AM, 5.25%, 5/15/44

     5,000       5,915,150  

Series O, 5.75%, 5/15/19 (a)

     12,303       13,362,626  

University of California, Refunding RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/43

     11,791       13,765,821  

Series AI, 5.00%, 5/15/38

     14,225       16,478,888  

Series AR, 5.00%, 5/15/38

     4,250       5,013,725  

Series I, 5.00%, 5/15/40

     14,065       16,269,626  
    

 

 

 
               84,446,840  
Health — 8.9%             

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Sutter Health, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/52

     9,695       10,690,850  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, Kaiser Permanente, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/42

     18,960       21,079,159  

Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Refunding RB, Series L, 5.00%, 5/15/47

     10,290       11,825,371  
    

 

 

 
               43,595,380  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
   Par
(000)
    Value  
California (continued)               
State — 3.8%             

State of California, GO, Refunding, Various Purposes, 5.00%, 9/01/35

   $ 10,115     $ 11,977,666  

State of California, GO, Refunding, 4.00%, 9/01/37

     6,090       6,530,855  
    

 

 

 
               18,508,521  
Transportation — 5.7%             

City of Los Angeles California Department of Airports, RB, Series D, AMT, 5.00%, 5/15/41

     18,632       21,119,341  

County of San Diego Regional Transportation Commission, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/48

     5,740       6,710,404  
    

 

 

 
               27,829,745  
Utilities — 12.5%             

County of Orange California Water District, COP, Refunding, 5.00%, 8/15/19 (a)

     10,480       11,346,696  

County of San Diego California Water Authority Financing Corp., COP, Refunding, Series A (AGM) (a):

    

5.00%, 5/01/18

     1,670       1,722,288  

5.00%, 5/01/18

     8,370       8,632,065  

Eastern Municipal Water District, COP, Series H, 5.00%, 7/01/18 (a)

     18,002       18,680,963  

Los Angeles Department of Water, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/46

     6,412       7,447,567  

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Sewer, Refunding RB, Senior Series A, 5.25%, 5/15/19 (a)

     12,460       13,420,666  
    

 

 

 
               61,250,245  
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 74.8%
      366,100,176  
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $784,090,539) — 169.2%
      828,044,629  
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.64% (f)(g)

     252,116       252,217  
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $252,192) — 0.1%
             252,217  

Total Investments (Cost — $784,342,731) — 169.3%

 

    828,296,846  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.4%

 

    2,689,375  

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (34.7)%

 

    (170,358,304

VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value — (35.0)%

 

    (171,300,000
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 489,327,917  
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par.

 

(b)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(c)   Represents a beneficial interest in a trust. The collateral deposited into the trust is federally tax-exempt revenue bonds issued by various state or local governments, or their respective agencies or authorities. The security is subject to remarketing prior to its stated maturity.

 

(d)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)

 

 

(e)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreement, which expires on August 1, 2018, is $6,798,086. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(f)   During the year ended July 31, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate   Shares at
July 31,
2016
       Net
Activity
       Shares at
July 31,
2017
       Value at
July 31,
2017
       Income        Net Realized
Gain1
       Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

    3,771,908          (3,519,792        252,116        $ 252,217        $ 8,828        $ 3,015        $ 25  

1   Includes net capital gain distributions.

    

              

 

(g)   Current yield as of period end.

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description   Number of
Contracts
       Expiration Date      Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

               

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (34      September 2017      $ 4,017       $ (362

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (120      September 2017      $ 15,107         3,141  

Long U.S. Treasury Bond

    (83      September 2017      $ 12,696         (33,835

Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond

    (19      September 2017      $ 3,126         (25,806
               

 

 

 

Total

                $ (56,862
               

 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total  

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized appreciation1                           $ 3,141           $ 3,141  
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments                                                       

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized depreciation1                           $ 60,003           $ 60,003  

1   Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

    

                
For the year ended July 31, 2017, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:  
                
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:         Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total  

Futures contracts

                          $ 1,265,880           $ 1,265,880  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                 

Futures contracts

                          $ 25,011           $ 25,011  

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments      

 

Futures contracts:  

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 41,736,750  

For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Assets:

             
Investments:              

Long-Term Investments1

           $ 828,044,629              $ 828,044,629  

Short-Term Securities

  $ 252,217                         252,217  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 252,217        $ 828,044,629              $ 828,296,846  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 
                                       
Derivative Financial Instruments2              

Assets:

             

Interest rate contracts

  $ 3,141                       $ 3,141  

Liabilities:

             

Interest rate contracts

    (60,003                       (60,003
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (56,862                     $ (56,862
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

1   See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

    

2   Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

    

             
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:  
             
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Liabilities:

             

TOB Trust Certificates

           $ (169,863,032            $ (169,863,032

VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value

             (171,300,000              (171,300,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

           $ (341,163,032            $ (341,163,032
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments July 31, 2017

  

BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Florida — 95.9%               
Corporate — 3.9%             

County of Hillsborough Florida IDA, Refunding RB, Tampa Electric Co. Project, Series A, 5.65%, 5/15/18

   $ 1,000     $ 1,033,550  

County of Palm Beach Florida Solid Waste Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/20

     2,000       2,235,420  
    

 

 

 
               3,268,970  
County/City/Special District/School District — 34.0%  

City of Jacksonville Florida, Refunding RB:

    

Better Jacksonville Sales Tax, 5.00%, 10/01/20

     4,000       4,458,920  

Brooks Rehabilitation Project, 5.00%, 11/01/20

     400       442,668  

County of Broward Florida School Board, COP, Refunding, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/20

     2,000       2,217,180  

County of Broward Florida School Board, COP, Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/18 (a)

     2,500       2,599,500  

County of Hillsborough Florida, RB, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 11/01/17 (a)

     5,545       5,603,056  

County of Miami-Dade Florida School Board, COP, Refunding, Series B (AGC), 5.25%, 5/01/18 (a)

     4,000       4,130,320  

County of Northern Palm Beach Florida Improvement District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Water Control & Improvement District No. 43, Series B (ACA), 4.50%, 8/01/22

     1,000       1,000,000  

Florida State Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Capital Outlay, Series B, 5.00%, 6/01/20

     485       525,624  

Indian River County School Board, COP, Refunding, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/20

     1,000       1,106,460  

Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc., COP, Refunding, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/20

     1,250       1,377,025  

Palm Beach County School District, COP, Refunding Series B, 5.00%, 8/01/20

     3,000       3,331,470  

Stevens Plantation Florida Imports Project Dependent Special District, RB, 6.38%, 5/01/49 (b)(c)

     2,425       1,696,263  
    

 

 

 
               28,488,486  
Education — 4.2%             

City of Tampa Florida, Refunding RB, Florida Revenue The University of Tampa Project, 5.00%, 4/01/20

     795       865,922  

County of Orange Florida Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Rollins College Project (AMBAC), 5.25%, 12/01/17 (a)

     725       735,592  

Florida State Board of Governors, Refunding RB, University of Central Florida, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/18

     400       414,524  

Florida State Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Refunding RB, University of Tampa Project, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/20

     1,000       1,091,270  

Volusia County School Board, COP, Refunding Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/20

     350       388,672  
    

 

 

 
               3,495,980  
Health — 17.5%             

County of Brevard Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 4/01/20

     500       545,360  

County of Highlands Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Hospital, Adventist Health, Series I, 5.00%, 11/15/20

     2,155       2,346,472  

County of Marion Florida Hospital District, Refunding RB, Health System, Munroe Regional, 5.00%, 10/01/17 (a)

     1,500       1,510,455  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Florida (continued)               
Health (continued)             

County of Orange Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Mayflower Retirement Center:

    

3.25%, 6/01/18

   $ 195     $ 197,763  

3.50%, 6/01/19

     200       206,640  

County of Palm Beach Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc., 5.00%, 11/15/22

     4,735       5,437,390  

Bethesda Healthcare System Project, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/20

     1,285       1,417,522  

County of Palm Beach Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc., 4.00%, 11/15/20

     2,000       2,131,440  

Halifax Hospital Medical Center, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 6/01/20

     590       648,587  

Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/15/20

     150       165,207  
    

 

 

 
               14,606,836  
Housing — 0.3%             

County of Lee Florida HFA, RB, S/F Housing, Multi-County Program, Series A-2, AMT (Ginnie Mae), 6.00%, 9/01/40

     110       110,156  

County of Manatee Florida HFA, RB, S/F Housing, Series A, AMT (Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac), 5.90%, 9/01/40

     125       126,644  
    

 

 

 
               236,800  
State — 10.8%             

Florida Municipal Loan Council, RB, Series D (AGM):

    

5.00%, 10/01/19

     1,050       1,133,538  

4.00%, 10/01/20

     1,105       1,183,886  

4.00%, 10/01/21

     500       544,060  

Florida Municipal Loan Council, Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 0.00%, 4/01/20 (d)

     2,315       2,180,637  

Series B-2 (AGM), 4.00%, 10/01/20

     655       701,970  

State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/20

     3,000       3,334,890  
    

 

 

 
               9,078,981  
Transportation — 10.6%             

City of Jacksonville Florida Port Authority, Refunding RB, AMT, 4.00%, 11/01/20

     865       914,478  

County of Broward Florida Fuel System, RB, Lauderdale Fuel Facilities, Series A (AGM), AMT, 5.00%, 4/01/20

     160       174,779  

County of Broward Florida Port Facilities, Refunding RB, Series B, AMT, 5.00%, 9/01/20

     2,500       2,761,825  

County of Miami-Dade Florida, Refunding RB, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 10/01/20

     1,375       1,531,846  

County of Miami-Dade Florida Expressway Authority, Refunding RB, Toll System, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/20

     1,500       1,656,510  

County of Miami-Dade Florida Transit System Sales Surtax, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 7/01/20

     550       609,389  

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Refunding RB, Series C, 5.00%, 10/01/20

     1,130       1,259,645  
    

 

 

 
               8,908,472  
Utilities — 14.6%             

City of Fort Lauderdale Florida Water & Sewer Revenue, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 9/01/20

     2,970       3,320,133  

City of Miami Beach Florida, RB, 5.00%, 9/01/20

     250       278,320  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Florida (continued)               
Utilities (continued)             

City of North Miami Florida Beach Water Revenue, RB, 5.00%, 8/01/20

   $ 1,200     $ 1,318,488  

County of Miami-Dade Florida Water & Sewer System, Refunding RB, Series B (AGM), 5.25%, 10/01/19

     4,000       4,357,520  

Florida Governmental Utility Authority, RB, Golden Gate Utility System (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/19

     510       545,603  

Florida Governmental Utility Authority, Refunding RB:

    

4.00%, 10/01/20

     500       538,590  

Lehigh Utility (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/20

     635       703,574  

Florida Municipal Power Agency, RB, 5.00%, 10/01/20

     500       558,525  

Town of Davie Florida, Refunding RB, Nova Southeastern University Project, Series B, 5.00%, 4/01/20

     530       574,531  
    

 

 

 
               12,195,284  
Total Municipal Bonds in Florida              80,279,809  
    
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Guam — 0.6%               
Utilities — 0.6%             

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, RB, 5.25%, 7/01/20

   $ 100     $ 109,639  

Guam Power Authority, Refunding RB, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/20

     310       342,159  
Total Municipal Bonds in Guam              451,798  
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost — $78,554,479) — 96.5%
      80,731,607  
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.64% (e)(f)

     2,171,482       2,172,350  
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $2,171,800) — 2.6%
      2,172,350  

Total Investments (Cost — $80,726,279) — 99.1%

 

    82,903,957  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.9%

 

    778,640  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 83,682,597  
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par.

 

(b)   Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default.

 

(c)   Non-income producing security.

 

(d)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(e)   During the year ended July 31, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate   Shares Held
at July 31,
2016
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at July 31,
2017
       Value at
July 31,
2017
       Income        Net Realized
Gain1
       Change  in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

    1,836,731          334,751          2,171,482        $ 2,172,350        $ 6,390        $ 489        $ 550  

1    Includes net capital gain distributions.

     

              

 

(f)   Current yield as of period end.

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Trust’s investments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Assets:

             
Investments:              

Long-Term Investments1

           $ 80,731,607              $ 80,731,607  

Short-Term Securities

  $ 2,172,350                         2,172,350  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,172,350        $ 80,731,607              $ 82,903,957  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

     

During the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
24    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments July 31, 2017

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Alabama — 1.6%             

Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 9/01/33

   $ 3,985     $ 4,808,819  

5.00%, 9/01/34

     3,500       4,220,090  

County of Jefferson Alabama, RB, Limited Obligation School, Series A:

    

5.25%, 1/01/19

     1,000       1,001,740  

5.25%, 1/01/20

     1,000       1,001,740  

5.50%, 1/01/21

     1,200       1,202,208  

5.50%, 1/01/22

     1,105       1,107,033  

County of Jefferson Alabama Sewer Revenue, Refunding RB, CAB, Senior Lien-Warrants, Series B (AGM) (a):

    

0.00%, 10/01/31

     7,375       3,820,029  

0.00%, 10/01/32

     6,295       3,025,440  

0.00%, 10/01/33

     1,275       574,120  

Homewood Educational Building Authority, Refunding RB, Educational Facilities, Samford University:

    

5.00%, 12/01/32

     290       331,624  

5.00%, 12/01/33

     1,010       1,149,501  

5.00%, 12/01/34

     1,380       1,564,409  

University of South Alabama, Refunding RB, AGM:

    

5.00%, 11/01/29

     1,105       1,309,922  

5.00%, 11/01/30

     2,000       2,361,340  
    

 

 

 
               27,478,015  
Alaska — 0.3%             

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Series A, 4.63%, 6/01/23

     4,975       4,993,109  
Arizona — 2.2%             

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Phoenix Children’s Hospital:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 2/01/34

     6,340       6,803,771  

Series B, 5.00%, 2/01/33

     1,810       1,972,158  

City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, RB, Facility:

    

Candeo Schools, Inc. Project, 6.00%, 7/01/23

     505       558,565  

Eagle College Preparatory Project, Series A, 4.50%, 7/01/22

     490       508,576  

Eagle College Preparatory Project, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     1,000       1,021,800  

Legacy Traditional Schools Project, Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/24 (b)

     750       834,818  

County of Maricopa IDA, Refunding RB, Banner Health, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/31

     16,280       19,374,665  

County of Pima Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Tucson Electric Power Co. Project, Series A, 4.00%, 9/01/29

     6,000       6,322,020  
    

 

 

 
               37,396,373  
California — 14.4%             

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, CAB, Sub-Lien, Series A (AMBAC), 0.00%, 10/01/30 (a)

     10,530       6,277,354  

Azusa Unified School District, GO, Refunding, (AGM):

    

4.00%, 8/01/30

     4,420       4,895,946  

4.00%, 8/01/31

     4,825       5,280,480  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Sutter Health, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/32

     1,700       2,037,314  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
California (continued)             

California Municipal Finance Authority, RB:

    

Biola University, 4.00%, 10/01/27

   $ 750     $ 798,653  

Biola University, 5.00%, 10/01/29

     660       745,180  

Biola University, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     500       561,660  

Biola University, 4.00%, 10/01/33

     2,500       2,581,325  

Senior, S/F Housing, Caritas Affordable Housing, Inc. Project, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/30

     1,000       1,116,630  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/30

     1,200       1,396,140  

5.00%, 7/01/31

     1,050       1,214,314  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, RB, Poseidon Resources (Channel Side) LP Desalination Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/30 (b)

     13,845       14,784,799  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB:

    

American Baptist Homes of the West, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/23

     1,500       1,731,795  

Eskaton Properties, Inc., 5.25%, 11/15/34

     2,500       2,729,625  

Chaffey Joint Union High School District, GO, Election of 2012, CAB, Series C (a):

    

0.00%, 8/01/30

     400       257,996  

0.00%, 8/01/31

     400       244,008  

City & County of San Francisco California Redevelopment Agency, Refunding, Special Tax Bonds, No. 6 Mission Bay South Public Improvements, Series A:

    

5.00%, 8/01/28

     1,000       1,116,360  

5.00%, 8/01/29

     1,300       1,446,588  

5.00%, 8/01/33

     1,335       1,461,037  

City of Long Beach California Harbor Revenue, RB, AMT, Series A:

    

5.00%, 5/15/31

     1,200       1,426,884  

5.00%, 5/15/32

     1,800       2,125,098  

5.00%, 5/15/33

     675       793,132  

5.00%, 5/15/34

     1,650       1,931,110  

City of San Jose California, Refunding ARB, Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC, Series A, AMT:

    

5.00%, 3/01/30

     500       595,605  

5.00%, 3/01/31

     1,500       1,771,515  

5.00%, 3/01/32

     1,000       1,174,580  

5.00%, 3/01/33

     975       1,138,995  

5.00%, 3/01/34

     1,250       1,454,587  

5.00%, 3/01/35

     2,000       2,321,920  

County of San Diego Regional Airport Authority, ARB, AMT, Sub-Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/33 (c)

     1,000       1,170,350  

El Camino Community College District, GO, CAB, Election of 2002, Series C (a):

    

0.00%, 8/01/30

     9,090       6,117,934  

0.00%, 8/01/31

     12,465       8,025,341  

0.00%, 8/01/32

     17,435       10,702,475  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Series A-1, 5.00%, 6/01/29

     14,500       17,076,070  

Los Angeles Regional Airports Improvement Corp., Refunding RB, LAXFuel Corp., Los Angeles International, AMT, 5.00%, 1/01/32

     4,110       4,477,763  

Los Angeles Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series A, 4.00%, 7/01/33

     3,000       3,242,910  

M-S-R Energy Authority, RB, Series C, 6.13%, 11/01/29

     2,500       3,154,775  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    25


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
California (continued)             

Monterey Peninsula Community College District, GO, Refunding, CAB (a):

    

0.00%, 8/01/30

   $ 3,500     $ 2,363,620  

0.00%, 8/01/31

     5,940       3,802,491  

Oakland Unified School District/Alameda County, GO:

    

Refunding, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     1,800       2,165,904  

Refunding, Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     1,300       1,590,186  

Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/31

     1,055       1,259,280  

Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/32

     1,100       1,295,657  

Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/33

     1,000       1,172,340  

Poway Unified School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series A (a):

    

0.00%, 8/01/27

     10,000       7,660,900  

0.00%, 8/01/30

     10,000       6,619,300  

0.00%, 8/01/32

     12,500       7,472,000  

Riverside Public Financing Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, University Corridor/Sycamore Canyon Merged Redevelopment Project, Series C (NPFGC), 4.50%, 8/01/30

     10,000       10,019,200  

San Bernardino Community College District, GO, Refunding, Series A:

    

4.00%, 8/01/31

     10,660       11,480,607  

4.00%, 8/01/32

     12,010       12,883,247  

4.00%, 8/01/33

     5,665       6,044,498  

State of California, GO, Refunding:

    

5.00%, 8/01/30

     18,250       22,248,392  

Various Purpose, 4.00%, 9/01/34

     16,000       17,276,800  

Union City Community Redevelopment Agency, Refunding, Tax Allocation Bonds, Community Redevelopment Agency Projects, Series A:

    

5.00%, 10/01/32

     1,355       1,577,667  

5.00%, 10/01/33

     3,000       3,476,340  

Washington Township Health Care District, Refunding RB, Series B:

    

5.00%, 7/01/27

     800       938,616  

3.00%, 7/01/28

     1,815       1,774,380  
    

 

 

 
               242,499,673  
Colorado — 2.5%             

Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District, GO, Series A:

    

5.13%, 12/01/29

     700       783,475  

5.50%, 12/01/29

     750       856,688  

5.38%, 12/01/33

     1,500       1,685,175  

City of Lakewood Colorado Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1, Refunding, Tax Allocation Bonds (b):

    

4.00%, 12/01/23

     1,000       1,025,570  

4.10%, 12/01/24

     5,080       5,194,605  

4.20%, 12/01/25

     5,280       5,393,678  

4.50%, 12/01/30

     4,305       4,378,271  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Covenant Retirement Communities, Series A, 4.50%, 12/01/33

     4,595       4,689,657  

Covenant Retirement Communities, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/33

     3,000       3,214,050  

NCMC, Inc. Project, 4.00%, 5/15/30

     2,860       3,114,397  

Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 2, GO, Refunding, 5.25%, 12/01/30

     500       523,800  

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Refunding RB, Senior, 5.00%, 12/01/30

     2,000       2,313,580  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Colorado (continued)             

Park Creek Metropolitan District, Refunding, Tax Allocation Bonds, Senior Limited Property, Series A:

    

5.00%, 12/01/26

   $ 1,000     $ 1,155,760  

5.00%, 12/01/27

     1,500       1,715,625  

5.00%, 12/01/28

     1,500       1,705,950  

5.00%, 12/01/30

     1,350       1,513,255  

5.00%, 12/01/31

     1,500       1,675,125  

5.00%, 12/01/33

     1,000       1,107,560  

Tallyns Reach Metropolitan District No. 3, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 12/01/33

     505       527,008  
    

 

 

 
               42,573,229  
Connecticut — 2.7%             

State of Connecticut, GO, Series D, 4.00%, 8/15/29

     11,500       12,251,065  

University of Connecticut, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/15/29

     15,560       18,482,012  

5.00%, 1/15/30

     13,000       15,265,510  
    

 

 

 
               45,998,587  
District of Columbia — 2.6%             

District of Columbia, GO, Refunding, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/32

     10,500       12,724,530  

District of Columbia, GO, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/32

     16,980       20,251,197  

District of Columbia, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     750       767,625  

District of Columbia, Refunding RB, Kipp Charter School, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/33

     1,700       1,989,629  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Refunding RB, AMT:

    

5.00%, 10/01/32

     2,750       3,259,217  

5.00%, 10/01/33

     1,270       1,497,203  

5.00%, 10/01/34

     2,000       2,348,200  
    

 

 

 
               42,837,601  
Florida — 9.0%             

City of Lakeland Florida, Refunding RB, Lakeland Regional Health System, 5.00%, 11/15/30

     3,750       4,395,863  

City of Tampa Florida, Refunding RB, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Project, Series A, 4.00%, 9/01/33

     10,000       10,367,600  

County of Alachua Florida Health Facilities Authority, RB, East Ridge Retirement Village, Inc. Project, 6.00%, 11/15/29

     5,000       5,441,850  

County of Broward Florida, RB, Fort Lauderdale Fuel Facilities, Series A, AMT (AGM):

    

5.00%, 4/01/30

     600       662,664  

5.00%, 4/01/33

     740       810,108  

County of Martin Florida IDA, Refunding RB, Indiantown Cogeneration, L.P. Project, AMT, 4.20%, 12/15/25 (b)

     5,250       5,395,425  

County of Miami-Dade Florida, Refunding RB, Series B, 4.00%, 4/01/32

     6,690       7,102,438  

County of Miami-Dade Florida School Board, COP, Refunding, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/32

     9,000       10,383,300  

County of Orange Florida School Board, COP, Refunding, Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/33

     19,555       22,922,762  

County of Orange Florida Tourist Development Tax Revenue, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     11,470       14,540,634  

County of Palm Beach Florida Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. Obligated Group, 5.00%, 11/15/32

     19,790       21,894,073  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
26    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Florida (continued)             

County of St. Johns Florida Water & Sewer Revenue, Refunding RB, CAB, Series B (a):

    

0.00%, 6/01/29

   $ 2,295     $ 1,654,098  

0.00%, 6/01/30

     2,000       1,389,040  

0.00%, 6/01/31

     1,295       864,827  

0.00%, 6/01/32

     2,495       1,604,160  

Double Branch Community Development District, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Senior Lien, Series A-1, 4.13%, 5/01/31

     1,200       1,249,812  

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Refunding RB, Jet Blue Airways Corp. Project, AMT, 5.00%, 11/15/26

     2,000       2,110,780  

Jacksonville Florida Port Authority, Refunding RB, AMT:

    

4.50%, 11/01/30

     2,895       3,108,477  

4.50%, 11/01/31

     3,200       3,429,824  

4.50%, 11/01/32

     2,300       2,458,263  

Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Mont Sinai Medical Center, 5.00%, 11/15/30

     1,000       1,115,900  

Reedy Creek Improvement District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 6/01/30

     3,825       4,517,134  

Village Community Development District No. 5, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Sumter County:

    

Phase I, 3.50%, 5/01/28

     5,785       5,826,825  

Phase II, 4.00%, 5/01/33

     1,165       1,178,677  

Phase II, 4.00%, 5/01/34

     2,415       2,436,638  

Village Community Development District No. 6, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Sumter County, 4.00%, 5/01/29

     6,005       6,232,890  

Village Community Development District No. 10, Special Assessment Bonds, Sumter County:

    

4.50%, 5/01/23

     2,350       2,503,808  

5.00%, 5/01/32

     5,615       6,061,954  
    

 

 

 
               151,659,824  
Hawaii — 0.7%             

State of Hawaii, GO, Series FG, 4.00%, 10/01/33

     10,320       11,236,416  
Illinois — 12.3%             

Chicago Midway International Airport, Refunding ARB, 2nd Lien, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     5,000       5,542,700  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     6,940       7,955,947  

Chicago Transit Authority, Refunding RB (c):

    

Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Funds, 5.00%, 6/01/26

     2,000       2,365,700  

Section 5337, State of Good Repair Formula Funds, 5.00%, 6/01/26

     1,000       1,182,850  

City of Chicago Illinois, GO, Project, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     10,000       10,034,900  

City of Chicago Illinois, RB, Wastewater Transmission, 2nd Lien:

    

4.00%, 1/01/31

     10,375       10,530,106  

4.00%, 1/01/32

     10,790       10,916,135  

4.00%, 1/01/33

     11,220       11,323,785  

4.00%, 1/01/35

     9,135       9,212,099  

City of Chicago Illinois, Refunding ARB, O’Hare International Airport Passenger Facility Charge, Series B, AMT, 4.00%, 1/01/27

     5,000       5,277,350  

City of Chicago Illinois Motor Fuel Tax Revenue, Refunding RB, (AGM), 5.00%, 1/01/30

     730       799,452  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Illinois (continued)             

City of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Refunding GARB, Senior Lien, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/33

   $ 6,000     $ 6,988,620  

City of St. Charles Illinois, GO, Refunding, Corporate Purpose:

    

4.00%, 12/01/30

     1,620       1,715,839  

4.00%, 12/01/31

     1,715       1,810,148  

County of Cook Illinois, GO, Refunding, Series C, 4.00%, 11/15/29

     19,750       20,154,085  

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

DePaul University, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     1,000       1,171,670  

DePaul University, Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/31

     1,000       1,068,010  

DePaul University, Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/32

     1,000       1,061,450  

Lutheran Home & Services Obligated Group, 5.00%, 5/15/22

     3,890       4,125,656  

Lutheran Home & Services Obligated Group, 5.50%, 5/15/27

     4,350       4,606,781  

Lutheran Home & Services Obligated Group, 5.50%, 5/15/30

     4,900       5,136,376  

Presence Health Network, Series C, 5.00%, 2/15/30

     12,000       13,288,680  

Rush University Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/31

     8,415       9,482,443  

Rush University Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/32

     2,075       2,329,084  

Rush University Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     2,125       2,375,878  

The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company Project, 4.00%, 2/01/33

     11,000       11,493,020  

The University of Chicago Medical Centre, Series B, 5.00%, 8/15/30

     3,205       3,727,191  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Refunding RB, Senior, Series A, 4.00%, 12/01/31

     20,000       21,370,000  

Winnebago & Boone Counties School District No. 205 Rockford, GO:

    

4.00%, 2/01/29

     9,080       9,506,215  

4.00%, 2/01/30

     9,835       10,236,858  
    

 

 

 
               206,789,028  
Indiana — 3.0%             

City of Valparaiso Indiana, RB, Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper LLC Project, AMT, 5.88%, 1/01/24

     1,895       2,123,272  

City of Whiting Indiana, RB, BP Products North America, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.00%, 3/01/46

     8,500       9,817,160  

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Community Health Network Project, Series A, 4.00%, 5/01/35

     23,565       24,061,986  

Earlham College Project, 5.00%, 10/01/32

     11,255       11,876,726  

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, RB:

    

5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,000       1,156,280  

5.00%, 7/01/33

     1,400       1,611,694  
    

 

 

 
               50,647,118  
Iowa — 2.0%             

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project:

    

5.50%, 12/01/22

     18,500       18,905,520  

5.25%, 12/01/25

     14,345       15,301,525  
    

 

 

 
               34,207,045  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    27


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Kansas — 0.2%             

Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government Utility System Revenue, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 9/01/30

   $ 1,175     $ 1,361,426  

5.00%, 9/01/33

     1,370       1,566,403  
    

 

 

 
               2,927,829  
Kentucky — 0.6%             

County of Louisville/Jefferson Metropolitan Government, Refunding RB, Norton Healthcare, Inc., Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/32

     7,300       8,493,988  

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, RB, CAB, 1st Tier-DownTown Crossing Project:

    

Convertible Series C, 0.00%, 7/01/33 (d)

     1,500       1,323,735  

Series B, 0.00%, 7/01/30 (a)

     1,230       693,056  
    

 

 

 
               10,510,779  
Louisiana — 3.0%             

City of New Orleans Louisiana, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 12/01/29

     1,000       1,153,910  

City of Ruston Louisiana, RB, (AGM):

    

5.00%, 6/01/29

     1,060       1,244,143  

5.00%, 6/01/30

     1,000       1,166,750  

5.00%, 6/01/31

     1,020       1,184,098  

5.00%, 6/01/32

     1,225       1,415,892  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Entergy Louisiana, Series B, 3.50%, 6/01/30

     6,190       6,206,837  

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, 5.00%, 5/15/29

     1,250       1,454,863  

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, 5.00%, 5/15/30

     1,000       1,155,270  

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, 3.00%, 5/15/31

     2,250       2,205,000  

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, 5.00%, 5/15/32

     1,500       1,710,285  

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, 5.00%, 5/15/33

     2,200       2,492,182  

Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District, Refunding RB, Senior, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/29

     3,000       3,360,150  

5.00%, 7/01/30

     5,000       5,577,100  

Port New Orleans Board of Commissioners, Refunding RB, Series B, AMT:

    

5.00%, 4/01/31

     300       327,120  

5.00%, 4/01/32

     1,000       1,087,160  

5.00%, 4/01/33

     1,575       1,707,205  

Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District, RB, Sales Tax, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     1,925       2,157,463  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A:

    

5.25%, 5/15/31

     3,425       3,636,014  

5.25%, 5/15/32

     4,375       4,701,069  

5.25%, 5/15/33

     4,750       5,082,167  

5.25%, 5/15/35

     1,500       1,615,860  
    

 

 

 
               50,640,538  
Maryland — 1.9%             

City of Baltimore Maryland, Refunding RB, Convention Center Hotel:

    

5.00%, 9/01/31

     1,250       1,436,762  

5.00%, 9/01/32

     1,250       1,429,825  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Maryland (continued)             

County of Anne Arundel Maryland Consolidated, Special Taxing District, Special Tax Bonds, Villages At Two Rivers Project:

    

4.20%, 7/01/24

   $ 700     $ 706,888  

4.90%, 7/01/30

     1,315       1,332,963  

County of Howard Maryland Housing Commission, RB, Woodfield Oxford Square Apartments:

    

5.00%, 12/01/29

     500       596,890  

5.00%, 12/01/30

     850       1,005,372  

5.00%, 12/01/31

     725       852,281  

5.00%, 12/01/32

     550       642,301  

5.00%, 12/01/33

     1,765       2,056,101  

Maryland EDC, RB, Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series D, AMT, 5.00%, 3/31/30

     1,325       1,533,396  

Maryland EDC, Refunding RB:

    

CNX Marine Terminals, Inc., 5.75%, 9/01/25

     3,225       3,260,959  

Salisbury University Project, 5.00%, 6/01/34

     500       535,970  

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Charlestown Community, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/31

     2,865       3,250,342  

Charlestown Community, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/32

     3,010       3,399,915  

Charlestown Community, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     3,165       3,561,986  

Lifebridge Health Issue, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     350       410,680  

Lifebridge Health Issue, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     360       420,556  

Lifebridge Health Issue, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     385       448,113  

Meritus Medical Center, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     2,200       2,502,170  

Meritus Medical Center, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     1,400       1,573,922  

Meritus Medical Center, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     1,200       1,340,196  
    

 

 

 
               32,297,588  
Massachusetts — 1.0%             

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB, Emmanuel College Issue, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/31

     475       542,369  

5.00%, 1/01/32

     635       721,747  

5.00%, 1/01/33

     1,070       1,210,620  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Emmanuel College Issue, Series A:

    

5.00%, 10/01/30

     780       892,913  

5.00%, 10/01/31

     3,635       4,138,702  

5.00%, 10/01/32

     980       1,110,810  

5.00%, 10/01/33

     1,285       1,450,020  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Series K, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/29

     6,820       7,480,449  
    

 

 

 
               17,547,630  
Michigan — 1.6%             

Michigan Finance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

MidMichigan Health, 5.00%, 6/01/33

     2,750       3,105,548  

Oakwood Obligation Group, 5.00%, 8/15/30

     2,105       2,377,976  

Trinity Health Credit Group, 5.00%, 12/01/31

     3,000       3,524,310  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series C, 4.00%, 12/01/32

     8,195       8,486,168  

Saginaw Valley State University, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/31

     2,070       2,391,740  

5.00%, 7/01/32

     1,430       1,645,029  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
28    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Michigan (continued)             

State of Michigan, Refunding RB, GAN, 5.00%, 3/15/27

   $ 3,750     $ 4,657,463  
    

 

 

 
               26,188,234  
Minnesota — 0.2%             

Sartell-St Stephen Independent School District No. 748, GO, Series B (a):

    

0.00%, 2/01/30

     1,850       1,264,974  

0.00%, 2/01/31

     2,190       1,438,830  

0.00%, 2/01/32

     1,450       918,720  
    

 

 

 
               3,622,524  
Mississippi — 1.3%             

Mississippi Development Bank, Refunding RB, Municipal Energy Agency of Mississippi, Series A (AGM):

    

5.00%, 3/01/30

     2,280       2,615,684  

5.00%, 3/01/31

     1,595       1,822,894  

5.00%, 3/01/32

     2,000       2,274,720  

5.00%, 3/01/33

     1,275       1,449,101  

State of Mississippi, RB, Series E, 5.00%, 10/15/33

     12,225       13,829,654  
    

 

 

 
               21,992,053  
Missouri — 0.7%             

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

CoxHealth, Series A, 4.00%, 11/15/33

     2,010       2,117,274  

St. Louis College of Pharmacy, 5.00%, 5/01/30

     3,000       3,271,560  

The Children’s Mercy Hospital, 5.00%, 5/15/29

     500       589,175  

The Children’s Mercy Hospital, 5.00%, 5/15/30

     915       1,067,082  

The Children’s Mercy Hospital, 5.00%, 5/15/31

     1,175       1,362,213  

The Children’s Mercy Hospital, 4.00%, 5/15/32

     1,680       1,775,592  

The Children’s Mercy Hospital, 4.00%, 5/15/33

     2,000       2,104,420  
    

 

 

 
               12,287,316  
Nebraska — 1.3%             

Central Plains Nebraska Energy Project, RB:

    

Energy Project No. 3, 5.00%, 9/01/27

     7,010       7,802,621  

Gas Project No. 3, 5.00%, 9/01/32

     4,500       4,916,835  

Public Power Generation Agency, Refunding RB, Whelan Energy Center Unit 2, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/32

     7,630       8,809,521  
    

 

 

 
               21,528,977  
New Hampshire — 0.3%             

New Hampshire State Turnpike System, RB, Series C, 4.00%, 8/01/33

     4,350       4,575,373  
New Jersey — 13.3%             

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 11/01/21

     2,465       2,664,640  

5.00%, 11/01/22

     1,890       2,065,524  

County of Gloucester New Jersey Pollution Control Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Keystone Urban Renewal Project, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/24

     1,500       1,640,490  

New Jersey EDA, RB, AMT:

    

Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, 5.25%, 9/15/29

     12,230       13,311,621  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
New Jersey (continued)             

New Jersey EDA, RB, AMT (continued):

    

Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, Series A, 5.63%, 11/15/30

   $ 1,740     $ 1,964,129  

Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, Series B, 5.63%, 11/15/30

     1,315       1,484,385  

Private Activity Bond, The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, 5.00%, 1/01/28

     4,705       5,212,764  

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB:

    

Cigarette Tax, 5.00%, 6/15/23

     13,000       14,294,410  

Cigarette Tax, 5.00%, 6/15/26

     10,610       11,442,779  

Cigarette Tax, 4.25%, 6/15/27

     16,500       17,056,215  

Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.75%, 9/15/27

     6,200       6,833,454  

New Jersey EDA, Refunding, Special Assessment Bonds, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, 5.75%, 4/01/31

     5,000       5,604,750  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Princeton HealthCare System, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     2,900       3,401,584  

Princeton HealthCare System, 5.00%, 7/01/30

     2,400       2,794,488  

RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/30

     11,245       13,131,911  

RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group, Series A, 4.00%, 7/01/32

     10,005       10,581,588  

St. Joseph Health System, 5.00%, 7/01/28

     1,500       1,702,380  

St. Joseph Health System, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     1,250       1,408,350  

St. Joseph Health System, 5.00%, 7/01/30

     1,100       1,230,339  

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, RB, Senior Student Loan, Series 1A, AMT:

    

5.00%, 12/01/22

     1,275       1,445,837  

5.00%, 12/01/23

     3,475       3,969,875  

5.00%, 12/01/24

     6,000       6,900,060  

5.00%, 12/01/25

     5,500       6,354,480  

5.00%, 12/01/26

     2,250       2,575,935  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.25%, 6/15/27

     4,225       4,604,997  

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.25%, 6/15/28

     4,500       4,894,605  

Transportation System, CAB, Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/28 (a)

     41,000       24,155,150  

Transportation System, CAB, Series A, 0.00%, 12/15/29 (a)

     18,000       10,000,980  

Transportation System, Series AA, 4.00%, 6/15/30

     13,315       13,126,460  

Transportation System, Series C, 5.25%, 6/15/32

     10,000       10,698,600  

Transportation System, Series D, 5.00%, 6/15/32

     5,000       5,264,050  

Newark Housing Authority, Refunding RB, Newark Redevelopment Project (NPFGC), 5.25%, 1/01/27

     5,000       5,943,900  

South Jersey Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 11/01/33

     500       554,385  

5.00%, 11/01/34

     500       552,690  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    29


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
New Jersey (continued)             

Township of Irvington New Jersey, GO, Refunding, Series A (AGM):

    

5.00%, 7/15/30

   $ 2,000     $ 2,274,040  

5.00%, 7/15/31

     1,450       1,641,516  

5.00%, 7/15/32

     835       941,922  
    

 

 

 
               223,725,283  
New Mexico — 1.0%             

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, RB, Education Loan, AMT:

    

Series A-1, 3.75%, 9/01/31

     6,250       6,376,562  

Series A-2, 3.80%, 11/01/32

     5,850       5,969,867  

Series A-2, 3.80%, 9/01/33

     5,000       5,082,000  
    

 

 

 
               17,428,429  
New York — 3.8%             

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Pratt Paper, Inc. Project, AMT, 4.50%, 1/01/25 (b)

     900       954,576  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, RB, 0.61%, 8/01/43

     6,400       6,400,000  

New York Transportation Development Corp., RB, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project, Series A, AMT:

    

4.00%, 7/01/32

     5,500       5,651,140  

4.00%, 7/01/33

     6,000       6,164,880  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding RB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT:

    

5.00%, 8/01/26

     3,080       3,310,569  

5.00%, 8/01/31

     3,465       3,703,738  

Onondaga Civic Development Corp., Refunding RB, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Project, 4.50%, 7/01/22 (e)

     9,115       10,492,915  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, Consolidate, Series 205, 5.00%, 11/15/33 (c)

     19,170       23,149,500  

TSASC, Inc., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/30

     3,000       3,395,550  
    

 

 

 
               63,222,868  
North Carolina — 0.6%             

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Refunding RB:

    

1st Mortgage, Retirement Facilities Whitestone Project, Series A, 7.75%, 3/01/31

     1,665       1,833,182  

Mission Health Combined Group, 4.00%, 10/01/31

     1,250       1,328,862  

Mission Health Combined Group, 5.00%, 10/01/32

     3,700       4,357,231  

Mission Health Combined Group, 4.00%, 10/01/33

     1,500       1,578,780  
    

 

 

 
               9,098,055  
Ohio — 1.1%             

American Municipal Power, Inc., RB, Meldahl Hydroelectric Project, Green Bond, Series A:

    

5.00%, 2/15/29

     700       823,284  

5.00%, 2/15/30

     885       1,033,698  

5.00%, 2/15/31

     800       928,224  

5.00%, 2/15/32

     1,000       1,154,550  

5.00%, 2/15/33

     1,195       1,372,876  

County of Franklin Ohio, RB, Health Care Facilities Improvement, OPRS Communities, Series A:

    

5.25%, 7/01/28

     500       523,890  

5.63%, 7/01/32

     1,000       1,047,560  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Ohio (continued)             

County of Hamilton Ohio Sales Tax Revenue, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/30

   $ 4,500     $ 5,383,215  

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Refunding RB, AMT, 3.95%, 11/01/32

     1,500       671,250  

State of Ohio, RB, Portsmouth Bypass Project, AMT (AGM):

    

5.00%, 12/31/29

     1,625       1,853,702  

5.00%, 12/31/30

     2,400       2,725,104  
    

 

 

 
               17,517,353  
Oklahoma — 0.8%             

County of Oklahoma Oklahoma Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Epworth Villa Project, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/23

     815       836,361  

Norman Regional Hospital Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 9/01/27

     2,100       2,442,594  

5.00%, 9/01/28

     2,000       2,307,880  

5.00%, 9/01/29

     2,150       2,462,610  

5.00%, 9/01/30

     5,130       5,833,939  
    

 

 

 
               13,883,384  
Oregon — 0.9%             

Oregon Health & Science University, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/35

     7,390       8,645,783  

State of Oregon Lottery, Refunding RB, Series C, 5.00%, 4/01/30

     5,000       6,131,200  
    

 

 

 
               14,776,983  
Pennsylvania — 17.5%             

Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 5/01/27

     6,750       7,329,757  

5.00%, 5/01/28

     5,000       5,407,950  

5.00%, 5/01/29

     3,745       4,032,316  

5.00%, 5/01/30

     5,300       5,684,091  

Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Main Line Health System, 5.00%, 10/01/31

     1,350       1,613,790  

Main Line Health System, 5.00%, 10/01/32

     1,450       1,723,427  

Main Line Health System, 5.00%, 10/01/33

     2,300       2,720,325  

Simpson Senior Services Project, 5.00%, 12/01/30

     2,180       2,238,511  

City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding (AGM):

    

5.00%, 8/01/30

     10,735       12,721,619  

5.00%, 8/01/31

     10,000       11,792,600  

Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/30 (c)

     4,500       5,255,820  

County of Allegheny Higher Education Building Authority, Refunding RB, Duquesne University, 4.00%, 3/01/21

     350       380,076  

County of Beaver Pennsylvania IDA, Refunding RB, First Energy Nuclear Energy Project:

    

Series A, 4.00%, 1/01/35

     9,765       4,369,837  

Series B, 3.50%, 12/01/35

     6,790       3,038,525  

County of Cumberland Pennsylvania Municipal Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group, 5.00%, 1/01/22

     750       795,803  

Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group, 5.25%, 1/01/27

     1,275       1,327,109  

Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group, 5.25%, 1/01/32

     3,350       3,438,038  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
30    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)             

County of Cumberland Pennsylvania Municipal Authority, Refunding RB (continued):

    

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, 5.00%, 1/01/29

   $ 1,300     $ 1,446,120  

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, 5.00%, 1/01/30

     2,675       2,957,105  

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, 5.00%, 1/01/32

     1,510       1,680,826  

County of Dauphin General Authority, Refunding RB, Pinnacle Health System Project, Series A, 4.00%, 6/01/31

     2,275       2,417,597  

County of Delaware Authority, Refunding RB, Cabrini University:

    

5.00%, 7/01/26

     1,180       1,365,449  

5.00%, 7/01/28

     800       927,048  

5.00%, 7/01/29

     1,365       1,569,231  

5.00%, 7/01/30

     1,435       1,637,263  

County of Delaware Pennsylvania Authority, Refunding RB, Villanova University:

    

4.00%, 12/01/30

     1,000       1,091,410  

4.00%, 12/01/31

     1,000       1,086,790  

County of Lancaster Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligation, Series A, 3.00%, 8/15/30

     2,535       2,408,047  

County of Lehigh Pennsylvania, Refunding RB, Lehigh Valley Health Network:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/30

     800       928,088  

Series B, 4.00%, 7/01/33

     24,285       25,229,201  

County of Montgomery Pennsylvania IDA, Refunding RB:

    

Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. Obligated Group, 5.00%, 11/15/26

     2,500       2,771,575  

Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. Obligated Group, 5.00%, 11/15/33

     15,015       16,761,995  

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Series A, 5.25%, 1/15/29

     3,250       3,601,747  

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Series A, 5.25%, 1/15/30

     6,185       6,812,221  

Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community Project, 5.00%, 1/01/30

     2,000       2,027,120  

County of Northampton Pennsylvania General Purpose Authority, RB, St. Luke’s Hospital of Bethlehem, Series A, 5.00%, 8/15/33

     13,055       14,328,385  

County of Northampton Pennsylvania General Purpose Authority, Refunding RB, Lafayette College, 5.00%, 11/01/34

     4,000       4,740,040  

County of Westmoreland Municipal Authority, Refunding RB, (BAM):

    

5.00%, 8/15/27

     1,500       1,782,855  

5.00%, 8/15/28

     3,000       3,537,480  

Geisinger Authority, Refunding RB, Geisinger Health System, Series A-2:

    

5.00%, 2/15/32

     4,000       4,713,840  

5.00%, 2/15/34

     1,750       2,046,362  

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB:

    

Pennsylvania Bridge Finco LP, 5.00%, 12/31/29

     5,000       5,764,500  

Pennsylvania Bridge Finco LP, AMT, 5.00%, 12/31/34

     5,000       5,639,500  

Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, AMT, 5.00%, 12/31/30

     13,100       15,014,827  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)             

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Refunding RB, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center:

    

5.00%, 3/15/30

   $ 5,250     $ 6,197,152  

5.00%, 3/15/31

     4,500       5,276,160  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB:

    

Series AT-1, 5.00%, 6/15/30

     7,910       9,266,644  

Shippensburg University Student Services, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     5,250       5,593,455  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Drexel University, 5.00%, 5/01/30

     425       495,431  

Drexel University, 5.00%, 5/01/31

     1,000       1,159,540  

Drexel University, 5.00%, 5/01/32

     1,750       2,020,428  

Drexel University, 5.00%, 5/01/33

     3,320       3,819,262  

Drexel University, 5.00%, 5/01/35

     1,000       1,142,940  

La Salle University, 4.00%, 5/01/32

     3,000       3,072,690  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub-Series B-1:

    

5.00%, 6/01/31

     3,000       3,468,810  

5.00%, 6/01/32

     4,075       4,682,053  

5.00%, 6/01/33

     4,000       4,574,120  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB, Motor License Fund, Enhanced Turnpike, 5.00%, 12/01/30

     5,000       5,841,450  

Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Refunding RB, General Ordinance, Series 14-T, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     425       494,237  

State Public School Building Authority, RB, School District of Philadelphia Project:

    

5.00%, 4/01/27

     4,130       4,424,304  

5.00%, 4/01/28

     8,000       8,536,160  

5.00%, 4/01/29

     6,000       6,374,220  

5.00%, 4/01/30

     5,500       5,807,835  

Township of East Hempfield Pennsylvania IDA, RB, Student Services, Inc. Student Housing Project:

    

5.00%, 7/01/30

     1,280       1,370,470  

5.00%, 7/01/30

     825       895,051  

Upper Moreland Township School District, GO:

    

5.00%, 10/01/30

     325       375,408  

5.00%, 10/01/31

     450       516,528  

5.00%, 10/01/32

     150       171,398  

5.00%, 10/01/33

     250       284,558  
    

 

 

 
               294,016,520  
Rhode Island — 1.7%             

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., RB, Hospital Financing, LifeSpan Obligation, 5.00%, 5/15/30

     1,500       1,681,140  

Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., RB, S/F Housing, Homeownership Opportunity Bonds, Series 68-B, 3.00%, 10/01/31

     13,500       13,315,320  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 6/01/28

     2,750       3,089,790  

5.00%, 6/01/29

     4,500       5,021,100  

5.00%, 6/01/30

     4,215       4,674,941  
    

 

 

 
               27,782,291  
South Carolina — 0.1%             

South Carolina Jobs EDA, Refunding RB, The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc., 5.00%, 5/01/28

     2,000       2,056,760  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    31


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Tennessee — 0.5%             

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital Authority, Refunding RB, Erlanger Health System, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/31

   $ 6,210     $ 6,874,408  

Counties of Nashville & Davidson Tennessee Metropolitan Government Health & Educational Facilities Board, RB, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     1,300       1,505,374  
    

 

 

 
               8,379,782  
Texas — 19.0%             

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/30

     1,600       1,852,048  

5.00%, 1/01/31

     1,175       1,351,086  

5.00%, 1/01/33

     1,500       1,714,515  

Central Texas Turnpike System, Refunding RB, Series C:

    

5.00%, 8/15/32

     12,500       14,092,500  

5.00%, 8/15/33

     14,000       15,745,800  

City of Houston Texas Airport System, Refunding ARB, United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     2,665       2,863,702  

City of Houston Texas Combined Utility System Revenue, Refunding RB, First Lien, Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/33

     20,000       24,403,400  

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., RB, Idea Public Schools, 6.00%, 8/15/33

     1,650       1,901,839  

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Idea Public Schools (PSF- GTD), 4.00%, 8/15/31

     1,250       1,354,488  

Idea Public Schools (PSF- GTD), 4.00%, 8/15/33

     1,200       1,282,608  

Uplift Education, 3.10%, 12/01/22

     915       920,801  

Uplift Education, 3.95%, 12/01/32

     1,800       1,799,928  

County of Harris Texas, Refunding RB, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series C, 4.00%, 8/15/33

     12,325       13,003,614  

County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, 1st Mortgage, Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, Series B:

    

5.75%, 1/01/28

     500       552,850  

6.38%, 1/01/33

     460       521,861  

County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Project, 5.00%, 1/01/33

     1,090       1,124,357  

YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, 5.00%, 6/01/28

     1,500       1,656,780  

YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, 5.00%, 6/01/33

     3,000       3,248,610  

County of Matagorda Texas Navigation District No. 1, Refunding RB:

    

Series A (AMBAC), 4.40%, 5/01/30

     31,120       34,731,787  

Series B (AMBAC), AMT, 4.55%, 5/01/30

     10,000       10,985,700  

Series B-2, 4.00%, 6/01/30

     12,995       13,671,130  

County of Midland Texas Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, RB, CAB, City of Midland Project, Series A (a):

    

0.00%, 9/15/31

     6,235       3,791,005  

0.00%, 9/15/32

     15,135       8,660,701  

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Baylor Health Care System Project, Series A:

    

4.00%, 11/15/31

     5,500       5,677,705  

4.00%, 11/15/32

     15,420       15,869,185  
Municipal Bonds   Par
(000)
    Value  
Texas (continued)            

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding RB, Trinity Terrace Project, Series A-1, 5.00%, 10/01/29

  $ 1,000     $ 1,093,480  

Leander ISD, GO, CAB, Refunding, Series D (PSF-GTD) (a):

   

0.00%, 8/15/31

    1,200       718,068  

0.00%, 8/15/32

    2,000       1,134,040  

0.00%, 8/15/33

    4,485       2,410,732  

Lower Colorado River Authority, Refunding RB, LCRA Transmission Services, 4.00%, 5/15/31

    9,970       10,525,329  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., RB, Series A:

   

Jubilee Academic Center, 3.63%, 8/15/22 (b)

    295       296,705  

Jubilee Academic Center, 4.25%, 8/15/27 (b)

    450       450,986  

Station 1 LLC Texas A&M University Project, 5.00%, 4/01/29

    2,290       2,481,238  

Stephenville LLC Tarleton State University Project, 5.38%, 4/01/28

    1,150       1,272,981  

Stephenville LLC Tarleton State University Project, 5.00%, 4/01/24

    420       472,286  

Stephenville LLC Tarleton State University Project, 5.00%, 4/01/25

    240       271,243  

Stephenville LLC Tarleton State University Project, 5.00%, 4/01/29

    725       786,886  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, 1st Mortgage, Morningside Ministries Project, 6.25%, 1/01/33

    1,600       1,794,368  

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

   

1st Tier, 5.00%, 1/01/30

    8,500       10,054,140  

2nd Tier, 5.00%, 1/01/33

    10,000       11,456,700  

Red River Health Facilities Development Corp., RB, Wichita Falls Retirement Foundation Project:

   

4.70%, 1/01/22

    635       669,855  

5.50%, 1/01/32

    1,000       1,058,070  

Socorro Independent School District, GO, Refunding:

   

Series A, 4.00%, 8/15/34

    1,500       1,627,830  

Series B, 4.00%, 8/15/34

    3,000       3,255,660  

State of Texas, GO, Refunding, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/23

    3,100       3,746,877  

Texas A&M University, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series B, 5.00%, 5/15/22

    5,000       5,879,600  

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, RB, Natural Gas Utility Improvements:

   

5.00%, 12/15/30

    18,000       19,961,820  

5.00%, 12/15/31

    25,000       27,593,500  

Texas Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Midwestern State University:

   

4.00%, 12/01/29

    2,000       2,188,260  

4.00%, 12/01/30

    2,000       2,172,580  

4.00%, 12/01/31

    1,650       1,784,788  

Texas State University System, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 3/15/32

    1,250       1,495,663  

Texas Transportation Commission State Highway Fund, Refunding RB, 1st Tier:

   

5.00%, 10/01/22

    5,000       5,924,900  

Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/22

    5,000       5,854,200  

University of Texas System, Refunding RB, Financing System, Series C, 5.00%, 8/15/20

    7,410       8,277,266  
   

 

 

 
              319,488,051  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
32    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Utah — 0.5%             

Utah Transit Authority, Refunding RB, Subordinate, 4.00%, 12/15/31

   $ 7,750     $ 8,368,372  
Vermont — 0.2%             

Vermont EDA, Refunding, MRB, Wake Robin Corp. Project, 5.40%, 5/01/33

     2,400       2,522,784  
Virginia — 0.8%             

County of Fairfax Virginia EDA, RB, Vinson Hall LLC, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/32

     2,000       2,066,700  

County of Hanover Virginia EDA, Refunding RB, Covenant Woods, Series A:

    

4.50%, 7/01/30

     3,000       3,037,530  

4.50%, 7/01/32

     1,100       1,108,162  

Dulles Town Center Community Development Authority, Refunding, Special Assessment, Dulles Town Center Project, 4.25%, 3/01/26

     500       506,510  

Virginia College Building Authority, RB, Green Bonds, Marymount University Project, Series B, 5.25%, 7/01/30 (b)

     2,000       2,183,740  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, RB, Senior Lien, Express Lanes LLC, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/34

     3,940       4,272,103  
    

 

 

 
               13,174,745  
Washington — 2.4%             

Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

3.50%, 9/01/18

     1,025       1,032,421  

5.00%, 9/01/27

     1,000       1,042,050  

5.25%, 9/01/32

     1,850       1,905,999  

Port of Seattle Washington, Refunding RB, Interemediate Lien, AMT, Series C (c):

    

5.00%, 5/01/33

     6,695       7,819,693  

5.00%, 5/01/34

     6,000       6,980,520  

Port of Seattle Washington Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Special Facilities, Delta Airline, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.00%, 4/01/30

     5,000       5,456,050  

Spokane Public Facilities District, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/32

     5,895       6,645,787  

Washington Biomedical Research Properties 3.2, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 1/01/31

     1,000       1,174,610  

5.00%, 1/01/32

     1,140       1,331,053  

5.00%, 1/01/33

     3,345       3,884,816  

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Refunding RB, Emerald Heights Project:

    

5.00%, 7/01/28

     1,000       1,103,390  

5.00%, 7/01/33

     1,100       1,189,903  
    

 

 

 
               39,566,292  
West Virginia — 0.2%             

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, RB, West Virginia University Health System, Series A:

    

5.00%, 6/01/31

     1,950       2,254,727  

5.00%, 6/01/33

     1,100       1,260,864  
    

 

 

 
               3,515,591  
Wisconsin — 1.7%             

Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, AMT:

    

National Gypsum Co., 5.25%, 4/01/30

     6,690       7,152,747  

Waste Management, Inc. Project, 2.63%, 11/01/25

     3,000       2,992,200  

Wisconsin Airport Facilities, Senior Obligated Group, Series B, 5.25%, 7/01/28

     2,250       2,428,470  
Municipal Bonds   Par
(000)
    Value  
Wisconsin (continued)            

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

   

Marquette University, 4.00%, 10/01/32

  $ 4,520     $ 4,741,344  

The Monroe Clinic, Inc., 5.00%, 2/15/28

    500       585,410  

The Monroe Clinic, Inc., 5.00%, 2/15/29

    575       666,897  

The Monroe Clinic, Inc., 5.00%, 2/15/30

    500       573,795  

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, Refunding RB, S/F Housing, Series D, 3.00%, 9/01/32

    9,000       8,775,270  
   

 

 

 
              27,916,133  
Total Municipal Bonds — 131.5%             2,208,874,535  
   
                 
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (f)
             
Colorado — 5.0%            

City & County of Denver Colorado, Refunding ARB, Department of Aviation, Series A, AMT (g):

   

4.25%, 11/15/29

    33,820       35,845,253  

4.25%, 11/15/30

    35,210       37,318,490  

4.25%, 11/15/31

    8,085       8,569,156  

4.25%, 11/15/32

    2,230       2,363,540  
   

 

 

 
              84,096,439  
Florida — 5.9%            

County of Broward Florida, ARB, Series Q-1 (g):

   

4.00%, 10/01/29

    17,200       18,039,398  

4.00%, 10/01/30

    18,095       18,978,076  

4.00%, 10/01/31

    18,820       19,738,458  

4.00%, 10/01/32

    19,575       20,530,304  

4.00%, 10/01/33

    20,355       21,348,370  
   

 

 

 
              98,634,606  
Iowa — 2.6%            

Iowa State Board of Regents, RB, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics:

   

4.00%, 9/01/28

    3,375       3,541,237  

4.00%, 9/01/29

    6,524       6,846,392  

4.00%, 9/01/30

    6,324       6,636,541  

4.00%, 9/01/31

    8,649       9,076,060  

4.00%, 9/01/32

    7,749       8,131,730  

4.00%, 9/01/33

    9,374       9,836,771  
   

 

 

 
              44,068,731  
Texas — 9.7%            

City of San Antonio Texas Public Facilities Corp., Refunding LRB, Convention Center Refinancing & Expansion Project:

   

4.00%, 9/15/30

    15,000       15,768,326  

4.00%, 9/15/31

    19,475       20,472,543  

4.00%, 9/15/32

    18,075       19,000,833  

4.00%, 9/15/33

    11,000       11,563,439  

4.00%, 9/15/34

    11,885       12,493,770  

4.00%, 9/15/35

    4,500       4,730,498  

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Refunding RB, AMT (g):

   

Series E, 4.00%, 11/01/32

    6,915       7,500,107  

Series E, 4.13%, 11/01/35

    10,435       11,317,948  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/01/29

    12,820       13,904,753  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/01/30

    15,565       16,882,019  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/01/31

    10,000       10,846,141  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/01/32

    17,170       18,622,825  
   

 

 

 
              163,103,202  
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 23.2%
      389,902,978  
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $2,554,222,572) — 154.7%
      2,598,777,513  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    33


Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

Short-Term Securities    Shares     Value  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.64% (h)(i)

     47,738,777     $ 47,757,872  
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $47,743,372) — 2.8%
      47,757,872  

Total Investments (Cost — $2,601,965,944) — 157.5%

 

    2,646,535,385  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.0)%

 

    (32,499,530

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (11.0)%

 

    (184,614,557

RVMTP Shares at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering Costs — (44.5)%

       (749,580,109
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 1,679,841,189  
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(b)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(c)   When-issued security.

 

(d)   Step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate as of period end.

 

(e)   U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par.

 

(f)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(g)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expires between November 1, 2018 to November 15, 2020, is $128,621,860. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(h)   During the year ended July 31, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate   Shares Held
at July 31,
2016
     Net
Activity
     Shares Held
at July 31,
2017
     Value at
July 31,
2017
     Income      Net Realized
Gain1
     Change  in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

    96,809,834        (49,071,057      47,738,777      $ 47,757,872      $ 396,447      $ 33,654      $ 14,500  

1    Includes net capital gain distributions.

     

        

 

(i)   Current yield as of period end.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Trust’s investments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Assets:

             
Investments:              

Long-Term Investments1

           $ 2,598,777,513              $ 2,598,777,513  

Short-Term Securities

  $ 47,757,872                         47,757,872  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 47,757,872        $ 2,598,777,513              $ 2,646,535,385  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

1   See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

    

             
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:  
             
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Liabilities:

             

TOB Trust Certificates

           $ (184,114,916            $ (184,114,916

RVMTP Shares at Liquidation Value

             (750,000,000              (750,000,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

           $ (934,114,916            $ (934,114,916
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
34    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments July 31, 2017

  

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Alabama — 0.3%             

City of Selma Alabama IDB, RB, Gulf Opportunity Zone, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, 5.38%, 12/01/35

   $ 420     $ 467,783  
Arizona — 1.0%             

Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series A, 5.38%, 7/01/50 (a)(b)

     1,185       1,248,848  

City of Phoenix Arizona IDA, Refunding RB, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/35 (a)

     275       287,042  
    

 

 

 
               1,535,890  
California — 16.3%             

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Catholic Healthcare West, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/19 (b)

     1,010       1,106,637  

California School Finance Authority, RB, Alliance For College-Ready Public School Projects, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/51 (a)

     1,200       1,279,860  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, RB, Lancer Educational student Housing Project, Series A (a):

    

5.00%, 6/01/36

     990       1,024,234  

5.00%, 6/01/46

     1,220       1,249,682  

City of Los Angeles California Department of Water & Power, RB, Power System, Sub-Series A-1, 5.25%, 7/01/38

     2,060       2,139,763  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A-1, 5.13%, 6/01/47

     265       260,172  

Kern Community College District, GO, Safety, Repair & Improvement, Series C, 5.50%, 11/01/33

     1,185       1,425,946  

San Diego Regional Building Authority, RB, County Operations Center & Annex, Series A, 5.38%, 2/01/19 (b)

     2,450       2,614,003  

State of California, GO, Various Purposes, 6.00%, 3/01/33

     1,960       2,204,569  

State of California Public Works Board, LRB, Various Capital Projects, Series I:

    

5.50%, 11/01/31

     2,100       2,526,993  

5.50%, 11/01/33

     1,500       1,795,260  

State of California Public Works Board, RB, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Series F, 5.25%, 9/01/33

     610       720,331  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement, Asset-Backed, Senior Series A-1, 5.00%, 6/01/37

     1,975       1,978,555  

Township of Washington California Health Care District, GO, Election of 2004, Series B, 5.50%, 8/01/40

     460       560,984  

University of California, Refunding RB, The Regents of Medical Center, Series J, 5.25%, 5/15/38

     2,780       3,269,808  
    

 

 

 
               24,156,797  
Colorado — 2.9%             

Centerra Metropolitan District No. 1, Tax Allocation Bonds, 5.00%, 12/01/47

     250       253,728  

City & County of Denver Colorado Airport System, ARB, Sub-System, Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/32

     1,750       2,039,887  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

Catholic Health Initiative, 5.50%, 7/01/34

     1,675       1,740,626  

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community Project, 5.25%, 5/15/37

     210       223,371  
    

 

 

 
               4,257,612  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Florida — 6.4%             

Celebration Pointe Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds, County of Alachua Florida (a):

    

5.00%, 5/01/32

   $ 225     $ 229,509  

5.00%, 5/01/48

     555       558,363  

City of Jacksonville Florida, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/33

     370       430,099  

County of Miami-Dade Florida, RB, Seaport Department, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/38

     5,675       6,839,340  

Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, Special Assessment Bonds, Lakewood National & Polo Run Projects:

    

5.25%, 5/01/37

     180       184,964  

5.38%, 5/01/47

     185       190,432  

Reedy Creek Florida Improvement District, GO, Series A, 5.25%, 6/01/32

     875       1,027,128  
    

 

 

 
               9,459,835  
Illinois — 17.9%             

City of Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport, GARB, 3rd Lien, Series C, 6.50%, 1/01/21 (b)

     4,545       5,362,373  

City of Chicago Illinois Transit Authority, RB:

    

5.25%, 12/01/31

     1,060       1,154,393  

Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/36

     1,500       1,620,285  

Sales Tax Receipts, 5.25%, 12/01/40

     1,750       1,885,188  

County of Cook Illinois Community College District No. 508, GO, City College of Chicago:

    

5.50%, 12/01/38

     580       622,178  

5.25%, 12/01/43

     2,660       2,789,622  

Illinois Finance Authority, RB:

    

Carle Foundation, Series A, 6.00%, 8/15/41

     1,750       1,988,210  

Rush University Medical Center, Series B, 7.25%, 11/01/18 (b)

     1,600       1,725,136  

Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Series A, 6.00%, 8/15/39

     2,900       3,172,136  

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, RB, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/53

     280       296,332  

Railsplitter Illinois Tobacco Settlement Authority, RB:

    

5.50%, 6/01/23

     1,055       1,202,130  

6.00%, 6/01/28

     300       341,805  

State of Illinois, GO:

    

5.25%, 2/01/31

     730       778,764  

5.25%, 2/01/32

     1,500       1,594,035  

5.50%, 7/01/33

     1,500       1,603,590  

5.50%, 7/01/38

     320       339,859  
    

 

 

 
               26,476,036  
Indiana — 3.6%             

County of Allen Indiana, RB, StoryPoint Fort Wayne Project, Series A-1 (a):

    

6.63%, 1/15/34

     125       129,286  

6.75%, 1/15/43

     185       191,322  

6.88%, 1/15/52

     375       387,769  

Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Marquette Project, 4.75%, 3/01/32

     500       506,140  

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, RB, Series B, 6.00%, 1/01/19 (b)

     3,400       3,641,026  

Town of Chesterton Indiana, RB, StoryPoint Chesterton Project, Series A-1, 6.38%, 1/15/51 (a)

     520       525,600  
    

 

 

 
               5,381,143  
Iowa — 1.1%             

Iowa Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Midwestern Disaster Area, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project:

    

5.50%, 12/01/22

     910       929,947  

5.25%, 12/01/25

     625       666,675  
    

 

 

 
               1,596,622  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    35


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Kansas — 2.2%             

City of Lenexa Kansas, Refunding RB, Lakeview Village, Inc., Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/43

   $ 475     $ 486,794  

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group, Series C, 5.50%, 11/15/29

     2,500       2,724,050  
    

 

 

 
               3,210,844  
Louisiana — 1.5%             

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, RB, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-1, 6.50%, 11/01/35

     1,095       1,243,515  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, Series A, 5.50%, 5/15/29

     915       949,852  
    

 

 

 
               2,193,367  
Maine — 1.5%             

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Maine General Medical Center, 7.50%, 7/01/32

     1,945       2,212,107  
Maryland — 0.4%             

City of Baltimore Maryland, Refunding RB, East Baltimore Research Park, Series A, 4.50%, 9/01/33

     135       138,745  

City of Baltimore Maryland, Tax Allocation Bonds, Center/West Development, Series A, 5.38%, 6/01/36

     415       428,666  
    

 

 

 
               567,411  
Massachusetts — 3.1%             

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, RB:

    

Emerson College Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/47

     790       876,315  

UMass Boston Student Housing Project, 5.00%, 10/01/41

     500       548,080  

UMass Boston Student Housing Project, 5.00%, 10/01/48

     875       955,588  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Refunding RB:

    

Emerson College Issue, 5.00%, 1/01/45

     375       409,661  

Trustees of Deerfield Academy, 5.00%, 10/01/40

     375       415,774  

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Tufts University, Series O, 5.38%, 8/15/18 (b)

     1,000       1,046,300  

Metropolitan Boston Transit Parking Corp., Refunding RB, 5.25%, 7/01/36

     300       339,639  
    

 

 

 
               4,591,357  
Michigan — 3.3%             

City of Lansing Michigan, RB, Board of Water & Light Utilities System, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/41

     1,400       1,597,036  

Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding RB, Facilities Program Series:

    

6.00%, 10/15/18 (b)

     910       964,791  

6.00%, 10/15/18 (b)

     540       572,513  

6.00%, 10/15/38

     50       52,866  

Royal Oak Michigan Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding RB, William Beaumont Hospital, Series V, 8.25%, 9/01/18 (b)

     1,525       1,645,018  
    

 

 

 
               4,832,224  
Mississippi — 1.5%             

Mississippi Development Bank, RB, Jackson Water & Sewer System Project (AGM), 6.88%, 12/01/40

     1,750       2,241,750  
Montana — 0.1%             

City of Kalispell Montana, Refunding RB, Immaunel Lutheran Corporation Project, Series A, 5.25%, 5/15/37

     125       131,338  
Nevada — 4.0%             

City of Las Vegas Nevada, GO, Limited Tax, Performing Arts Center, 6.00%, 4/01/19 (b)

     2,600       2,816,112  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Nevada (continued)             

County of Clark Nevada Airport System, ARB, Series B, 5.75%, 7/01/42

   $ 2,825     $ 3,136,682  
    

 

 

 
               5,952,794  
New Jersey — 5.7%             

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, School Facilities Construction, Series AA:

    

5.50%, 6/15/19 (b)

     500       542,900  

5.50%, 12/15/29

     250       260,460  

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing, Series CC, 5.25%, 10/01/29

     1,685       1,743,267  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

Series A, 5.88%, 12/15/38

     1,990       2,080,804  

Series AA, 5.50%, 6/15/39

     2,245       2,401,387  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 4.00%, 1/01/37 (c)

     220       233,470  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series 1A, 5.00%, 6/01/41

     1,235       1,178,832  
    

 

 

 
               8,441,120  
New York — 5.9%             

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 6/01/41 (a)

     900       925,542  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Fiscal 2012, Senior:

    

5.75%, 2/15/21 (b)

     975       1,130,639  

5.75%, 2/15/47

     645       741,750  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Series A, 5.25%, 11/15/38

     500       573,360  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

     1,480       1,603,773  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, ERB, Series B, 5.25%, 3/15/38 (b)

     3,250       3,474,088  

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Sub-Series C, 4.00%, 6/01/42

     280       279,462  
    

 

 

 
               8,728,614  
Ohio — 2.9%             

County of Allen Ohio Hospital Facilities, Refunding RB, Catholic Healthcare Partners, Series A, 5.25%, 6/01/38

     2,405       2,599,829  

State of Ohio Turnpike Commission, RB, Junior Lien, Infrastructure Projects, Series A-1, 5.25%, 2/15/31

     1,385       1,633,414  
    

 

 

 
               4,233,243  
Oklahoma — 1.5%             

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, RB, Provident Oklahoma Education Resources, Inc., Cross Village Student Housing Project, Series A, 5.25%, 8/01/57

     1,110       1,219,024  

Tulsa County Industrial Authority, Refunding RB, Montereau, Inc. Project, 5.25%, 11/15/45

     850       928,311  
    

 

 

 
               2,147,335  
Oregon — 0.2%             

Clackamas County School District No. 12 North Clackamas, GO, CAB, Series A, 0.00%, 6/15/38 (d)

     575       246,548  
Pennsylvania — 4.0%             

Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, RB, City Center Project, 5.00%, 5/01/42 (a)

     420       437,295  

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, RB, American Water Co. Project, 6.20%, 4/01/39

     800       861,712  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
36    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)             

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, RB, S/F Housing Mortgage, Series 123-B, 4.00%, 10/01/42

   $ 1,000     $ 1,024,670  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub Series A, 5.63%, 12/01/31

     1,645       1,836,725  

Township of Bristol Pennsylvania School District, GO, 5.25%, 6/01/37

     1,530       1,755,216  
    

 

 

 
               5,915,618  
Puerto Rico — 1.1%             

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds:

    

5.50%, 5/15/39

     305       302,499  

5.63%, 5/15/43

     1,420       1,393,347  
    

 

 

 
               1,695,846  
Rhode Island — 2.3%             

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., RB, Series G (AGM), 5.00%, 5/15/42 (c)

     355       406,049  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Series B:

    

4.50%, 6/01/45

     2,870       2,888,684  

5.00%, 6/01/50

     125       128,332  
    

 

 

 
               3,423,065  
South Carolina — 2.6%             

County of Charleston South Carolina, RB, Special Source, 5.25%, 12/01/38

     1,825       2,147,623  

State of South Carolina Public Service Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Series C, 5.00%, 12/01/46

     875       952,123  

Series E, 5.25%, 12/01/55

     725       810,731  
    

 

 

 
               3,910,477  
Texas — 10.4%             

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, 6.00%, 1/01/21 (b)

     2,560       2,971,981  

City of Beaumont Texas, GO, Certificates of Obligation, 5.25%, 3/01/37

     1,140       1,319,778  

County of Tarrant Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Scott & White Healthcare, 6.00%, 8/15/20 (b)

     2,710       3,109,075  

Lower Colorado River Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.50%, 5/15/19 (b)

     5       5,397  

5.50%, 5/15/19 (b)

     80       86,351  

5.50%, 5/15/19 (b)

     5       5,397  

5.50%, 5/15/33

     1,910       2,046,374  

North Texas Tollway Authority, RB, Special Projects, Series A, 5.50%, 9/01/41

     1,500       1,742,580  

North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding RB, 1st Tier, Series K-1 (AGC), 5.75%, 1/01/19 (b)

     1,250       1,333,850  

Red River Texas Education Financing Corp., RB, Texas Christian University Project, 5.25%, 3/15/38

     520       593,091  

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., RB, Senior Lien, NTE Mobility Partners LLC, North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, 6.88%, 12/31/39

     2,005       2,243,575  
    

 

 

 
               15,457,449  
Virginia — 3.3%             

Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series A:

    

5.00%, 3/01/26

     240       242,453  

5.13%, 3/01/31

     470       471,579  

City of Lexington Virginia IDA, RB, Washington & Lee University, 5.00%, 1/01/43

     425       475,958  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
Virginia (continued)             

County of Fairfax Virginia IDA, Refunding RB, Health Care-Inova Health:

    

5.50%, 5/15/19 (b)

   $ 475     $ 513,219  

5.50%, 5/15/35

     885       948,702  

State of Virginia Public School Authority, RB, Fluvanna County School Financing, 6.50%, 12/01/18 (b)

     1,200       1,288,980  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Series B-1, 5.00%, 6/01/47

     1,010       959,550  
    

 

 

 
               4,900,441  
Wisconsin — 0.5%             

Public Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Mery’s Wood at Marylhurst Projects, 5.25%, 5/15/52 (a)

     735       781,797  
Total Municipal Bonds — 107.5%              159,146,463  
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
              
Alabama — 0.8%             

Auburn University, Refunding RB, Series A, 4.00%, 6/01/41

     1,120       1,182,250  
California — 20.7%             

California Educational Facilities Authority, RB, University of Southern California, Series B, 5.25%, 10/01/18 (b)(f)

     3,000       3,152,880  

Fremont Union High School District, GO, Refunding, Series A, 4.00%, 8/01/46

     1,840       1,963,501  

Grossmont Union High School District, GO, Election of 2008, Series B, 5.00%, 8/01/20 (b)

     3,700       4,137,118  

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Election of 2008, Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/20 (b)(f)

     4,041       4,550,299  

Los Angeles Community College District California, GO, Refunding, Election of 2008, Series A, 6.00%, 8/01/19 (b)

     5,977       6,580,906  

Los Angeles Unified School District California, GO, Series I, 5.00%, 1/01/34

     600       645,090  

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Water, RB, Series B, 5.50%, 8/01/19 (b)

     6,448       7,031,016  

University of California, RB, Series O, 5.75%, 5/15/19 (b)

     2,310       2,509,566  
    

 

 

 
               30,570,376  
District of Columbia — 3.5%             

District of Columbia, RB, Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/30 (f)

     2,129       2,339,512  

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Refunding RB, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.50%, 10/01/18 (b)

     2,698       2,841,901  
    

 

 

 
               5,181,413  
Illinois — 4.0%             

State of Illinois Finance Authority, RB, University of Chicago, Series B, 6.25%, 7/01/18 (b)

     4,300       4,509,926  

State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority, RB, Series C, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     1,244       1,407,072  
    

 

 

 
               5,916,998  
Nevada — 4.3%             

County of Clark Nevada Water Reclamation District, GO (b):

    

Limited Tax, 6.00%, 7/01/18

     4,000       4,186,920  

Series B, 5.50%, 7/01/19

     1,994       2,165,900  
    

 

 

 
               6,352,820  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    37


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
   Par
(000)
    Value  
New Hampshire — 1.2%             

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, RB, Dartmouth College, 5.25%, 6/01/19 (b)(f)

   $ 1,680     $ 1,810,667  
New Jersey — 3.8%             

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

Series A (AMBAC), 5.00%, 12/15/32

     3,000       3,039,390  

Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36 (f)

     2,481       2,576,220  
    

 

 

 
               5,615,610  
New York — 15.0%             

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, RB, Water & Sewer System, Fiscal 2009, Series A:

    

5.75%, 6/15/18 (b)

     497       518,444  

5.75%, 6/15/40

     1,662       1,733,908  

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution:

    

Series FF, 5.00%, 6/15/45

     2,499       2,809,711  

Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     2,985       3,220,517  

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39

     2,499       2,648,649  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series C-1, 5.25%, 11/15/56

     1,700       1,979,187  

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43

     3,375       3,825,783  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51 (f)

     1,980       2,285,533  

New York State Dormitory Authority, ERB, Personal Income Tax, Series B, 5.25%, 3/15/38

     3,000       3,206,850  
    

 

 

 
               22,228,582  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (e)
   Par
(000)
    Value  
Pennsylvania — 2.6%             

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, RB, Sub-Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/42

   $ 1,514     $ 1,794,428  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Refunding RB, Sub Series B-2 (AGM), 5.00%, 6/01/35

     1,830       2,100,950  
    

 

 

 
               3,895,378  
Texas — 5.3%             

City of San Antonio Texas Public Service Board, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.25%, 2/01/19 (b)(f)

     3,074       3,272,300  

County of Harris Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., RB, Texas Children’s Hospital Project, 5.50%, 10/01/39

     4,200       4,553,430  
    

 

 

 
               7,825,730  
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender
Option Bond Trusts — 61.2%
      90,579,824  
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $231,503,995) — 168.7%
      249,726,287  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.0%

 

    109,288  

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (33.8)%

 

    (50,138,567

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value, Net of Deferred Offering Costs — (34.9)%

 

    (51,706,784
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 147,990,224  
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(b)   U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par.

 

(c)   When-issued security.

 

(d)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(e)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(f)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expires between May 7, 2018 to November 15, 2019, is $11,993,816. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

 

During the year ended July 31, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate   Shares Held
at July 31,
2016
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at July 31,
2017
       Value at
July 31,
2017
       Income       

Net Realized

Gain

       Change  in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

    40,725          (40,725                        $ 3,153        $ 119           

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
38    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

 

Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

               

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (16      September 2017      $ 1,890       $ (171

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (24      September 2017      $ 3,021         773  

Long U.S. Treasury Bond

    (17      September 2017      $ 2,600         (6,930

Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond

    (4      September 2017      $ 658         (5,433
               

 

 

 

Total

 

    $ (11,761
               

 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total  

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized appreciation1                           $ 773           $ 773  
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments                                                 

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized depreciation1                           $ 12,534           $ 12,534  

1   Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

    

                
For the year ended July 31, 2017, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:  
                
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:         Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total  

Futures contracts

                          $ 379,664           $ 379,664  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) on:
                                                      

Futures contracts

                          $ 19,214           $ 19,214  

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:  

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 10,706,619  

For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Assets:

             
Investments:              

Long-Term Investments1

           $ 249,726,287              $ 249,726,287  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    39


Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments2              

Assets:

             

Interest rate contracts

  $ 773                       $ 773  

Liabilities:

             

Interest rate contracts

    (12,534                       (12,534
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (11,761                     $ (11,761
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

1   See above Schedule of Investments for values in each state or political subdivision.

    

2   Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

    

             
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:  
             
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Liabilities:

             

TOB Trust Certificates

           $ (50,027,598            $ (50,027,598

VRDP Shares at Liquidation Value

             (52,000,000              (52,000,000
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

           $ (102,027,598            $ (102,027,598
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
40    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments July 31, 2017

  

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
New Jersey — 135.0%               
Corporate — 10.3%             

County of Middlesex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, Heldrich Center Hotel, Sub-Series B, 6.25%, 1/01/37 (a)(b)

   $ 1,790     $ 18,795  

County of Salem New Jersey Pollution Control Financing Authority, Refunding RB, Atlantic City Electric, Series A, 4.88%, 6/01/29

     2,400       2,558,592  

New Jersey EDA, RB, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project, AMT, Series B, 5.63%, 11/15/30

     5,160       5,824,660  

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB:

    

Duke Farms Foundation Project, 4.00%, 7/01/46

     740       787,168  

New Jersey American Water Co., Inc. Project, AMT, Series A, 5.70%, 10/01/39

     1,500       1,619,955  

New Jersey American Water Co., Inc. Project, AMT, Series B, 5.60%, 11/01/34

     1,275       1,387,646  
    

 

 

 
               12,196,816  
County/City/Special District/School District — 28.2%        

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Refunding RB, 5.25%, 11/01/44

     5,530       5,639,715  

City of Bayonne New Jersey, GO, Refunding, Qualified General Improvement, (BAM):

    

5.00%, 7/01/33

     490       554,690  

5.00%, 7/01/35

     755       849,700  

City of Margate New Jersey, GO, Refunding, Improvement, 5.00%, 1/15/21 (c)

     1,085       1,229,880  

County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, AMT, 5.25%, 7/01/45 (d)

     1,990       2,001,641  

County of Essex New Jersey Improvement Authority, Refunding RB, Project Consolidation (NPFGC):

    

5.50%, 10/01/28

     1,440       1,872,893  

5.50%, 10/01/29

     2,630       3,439,488  

County of Hudson New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, Harrison Parking Facility Project, Series C (AGC):

    

5.25%, 1/01/39

     2,000       2,106,740  

5.38%, 1/01/44

     2,400       2,522,568  

County of Mercer New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, Courthouse Annex Project, 5.00%, 9/01/40

     775       883,120  

County of Middlesex New Jersey, COP, Refunding, Civic Square IV Redevelopment, 5.00%, 10/15/31

     1,000       1,218,500  

County of Union New Jersey Improvement Authority, LRB, Guaranteed Lease, Family Court Building Project, 5.00%, 5/01/42

     740       834,979  

Monroe Township Board of Education Middlesex County, GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 3/01/38

     860       980,873  

New Brunswick New Jersey Parking Authority, Refunding RB, City Guaranteed, Series A (BAM), 5.00%, 9/01/39

     380       440,355  

New Jersey EDA, RB, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, Series B, AMT, 6.50%, 4/01/31

     5,000       5,777,250  

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Special Assessment, Kapkowski Road Landfill Project, 6.50%, 4/01/28

     2,500       2,945,275  
    

 

 

 
               33,297,667  
Education — 23.4%             

County of Atlantic New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, Stockton University Atlantic City, Series A (AGM), 4.00%, 7/01/46

     150       155,117  

New Jersey EDA, RB:

    

Leap Academy Charter School, Series A, 6.00%, 10/01/34

     185       188,103  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
New Jersey (continued)               
Education (continued)             

New Jersey EDA, RB (continued):

    

Leap Academy Charter School, Series A, 6.20%, 10/01/44

   $ 140     $ 141,679  

MSU Student Housing Project Provide, 5.88%, 6/01/42

     1,500       1,618,560  

School Facilities Construction (AGC), 5.50%, 12/15/18 (c)

     1,045       1,110,699  

School Facilities Construction (AGC), 5.50%, 12/15/34

     20       21,013  

Team Academy Charter School Project, 6.00%, 10/01/33

     1,490       1,672,093  

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Greater Brunswick Charter School, Inc. Project, Series A (d):

    

5.63%, 8/01/34

     415       410,750  

5.88%, 8/01/44

     290       289,026  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, RB, Higher Educational Capital Improvement Fund, Series A, 5.00%, 9/01/32

     1,000       1,034,290  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding RB:

    

City of New Jersey University Issue, Series D, 4.00%, 7/01/34

     355       367,521  

College of New Jersey, Series D (AGM), 5.00%, 7/01/18 (c)

     2,000       2,075,240  

College of New Jersey, Series F, 4.00%, 7/01/35

     190       197,957  

Georgian Court University, Series D, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     250       250,365  

Kean University, Series A, 5.50%, 9/01/36

     2,060       2,219,382  

Montclair State University, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     4,570       5,121,828  

Montclair State University, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/34

     585       679,407  

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Series H, 5.00%, 7/01/31

     660       717,479  

Princeton University, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     1,160       1,453,248  

Ramapo College, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     265       290,769  

Stevens Institute of Technology, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     270       308,545  

Stevens Institute of Technology, Series A, 4.00%, 7/01/47

     400       407,824  

University of Medicine & Dentistry, Series B, 7.50%, 6/01/19 (c)

     1,000       1,118,390  

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Series 1, AMT, 5.75%, 12/01/29

     1,290       1,411,982  

Series 1A, 5.00%, 12/01/25

     305       325,029  

Series 1A, 5.00%, 12/01/26

     200       212,840  

Series 1A, 5.25%, 12/01/32

     500       531,660  

New Jersey Institute of Technology, RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/22 (c)

     155       182,351  

5.00%, 7/01/40

     1,000       1,134,700  

5.00%, 7/01/42

     345       383,481  

5.00%, 7/01/45

     1,345       1,518,115  
    

 

 

 
               27,549,443  
Health — 9.9%             

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Lions Gate Project, 5.25%, 1/01/44

     430       444,878  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB:

    

Meridian Health System Obligated Group, Series I (AGC), 5.00%, 7/01/38 (c)

     700       726,334  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)

 

Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
New Jersey (continued)               
Health (continued)             

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB (continued):

    

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Series A, 5.50%, 7/01/43

   $ 750     $ 853,988  

Virtua Health, Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 7/01/38

     1,250       1,347,063  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding RB:

    

AHS Hospital Corp., 6.00%, 7/01/21 (c)

     1,045       1,240,760  

AHS Hospital Corp., 6.00%, 7/01/21 (c)

     900       1,068,597  

Princeton Healthcare System, 5.00%, 7/01/39

     835       942,481  

RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group, Series A, 4.00%, 7/01/43

     465       480,145  

RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/43

     1,235       1,399,057  

St. Barnabas Health Care System, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/21 (c)

     580       679,116  

St. Barnabas Health Care System, Series A, 5.63%, 7/01/21 (c)

     1,605       1,879,278  

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group, 5.00%, 7/01/41

     200       217,844  

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group, 4.00%, 7/01/48

     450       436,572  
    

 

 

 
               11,716,113  
Housing — 4.0%             

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, RB:

    

M/F Housing, Series A, 4.75%, 11/01/29

     1,185       1,230,575  

S/F Housing, Series AA, 6.38%, 10/01/28

     50       51,518  

S/F Housing, Series AA, 6.50%, 10/01/38

     35       36,024  

S/F Housing, Series CC, 5.00%, 10/01/34

     715       733,819  

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Refunding RB, Series D, AMT, 4.25%, 11/01/37

     395       404,851  

Newark Housing Authority, RB, M/F Housing, Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/30

     2,000       2,223,580  
    

 

 

 
               4,680,367  
State — 10.9%             

Garden State Preservation Trust, RB, CAB, Series B (AGM), 0.00%, 11/01/26 (e)

     6,000       4,572,660  

New Jersey EDA, RB, Motor Vehicle Surcharge, Series A (NPFGC), 5.25%, 7/01/25

     1,365       1,589,406  

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Cigarette Tax:

    

5.00%, 6/15/26

     810       873,577  

(AGM), 5.00%, 6/15/22

     2,940       3,322,406  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RB, Hospitall Asset Transformation Program, Series A, 5.25%, 10/01/38

     1,825       1,864,256  

State of New Jersey, COP, Equipment Lease Purchase, Series A, 5.25%, 6/15/19 (c)

     600       647,064  
    

 

 

 
               12,869,369  
Tobacco — 1.7%             

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series 1A, 5.00%, 6/01/41

     2,150       2,052,218  
Transportation — 47.3%             

Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania & New Jersey, RB:

    

5.00%, 1/01/40

     1,380       1,555,426  

Series D, 5.00%, 1/01/40

     800       864,808  

New Jersey EDA, RB, Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, AMT, Private Activity Bond, 5.38%, 1/01/43

     5,000       5,583,450  
Municipal Bonds    Par
(000)
    Value  
New Jersey (continued)               
Transportation (continued)             

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/35

   $ 310     $ 361,634  

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38

     4,075       4,593,829  

Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/43

     500       561,430  

Series E, 5.25%, 1/01/40 (c)

     1,970       2,090,052  

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/40 (f)

     2,440       2,859,241  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB:

    

CAB, Transportation System, Series C (AGM), 0.00%, 12/15/32 (e)

     4,000       2,120,960  

Federal Highway Reimbursement Revenue Notes, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/29

     100       102,115  

Federal Highway Reimbursement Revenue Notes, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/30

     625       670,656  

Federal Highway Reimbursement Revenue Notes, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/31

     100       101,940  

Federal Highway Reimbursement Revenue Notes, Series A-2, 5.00%, 6/15/30

     2,535       2,586,384  

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.00%, 6/15/38

     2,850       2,976,084  

Transportation Program, Series AA, 5.25%, 6/15/41

     1,560       1,654,801  

Transportation System, 6.00%, 12/15/38

     945       989,708  

Transportation System, Series A, 6.00%, 6/15/35

     4,135       4,502,974  

Transportation System, Series A, 5.88%, 12/15/38

     1,770       1,850,765  

Transportation System, Series A, 5.50%, 6/15/41

     2,000       2,076,000  

Transportation System, Series A (AGC), 5.50%, 12/15/38

     1,000       1,046,460  

Transportation System, Series AA, 5.50%, 6/15/39

     2,260       2,417,431  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, JFK International Air Terminal, Special Project:

    

Series 6, AMT (NPFGC), 5.75%, 12/01/22

     6,000       6,071,160  

Series 8, 6.00%, 12/01/42

     1,430       1,603,187  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated:

    

152nd Series, AMT, 5.75%, 11/01/30

     1,000       1,035,440  

166th Series, 5.25%, 7/15/36

     4,000       4,508,520  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, 5.00%, 11/15/42 (f)

     860       1,019,040  
    

 

 

 
               55,803,495  
Utilities — 1.0%             

Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority, RB, CAB, Series A (NPFGC), 0.00%, 9/01/33 (e)

     2,000       1,173,980  
Total Municipal Bonds in New Jersey              161,339,468  
    
Puerto Rico — 1.1%               
Tobacco — 1.1%             

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds:

    

5.50%, 5/15/39

     670       664,506  

5.63%, 5/15/43

     640       627,987  
Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico              1,292,493  
Total Municipal Bonds — 137.8%              162,631,961  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
42    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (g)
   Par
(000)
    Value  
New Jersey — 31.2%               
County/City/Special District/School District — 8.2%  

County of Hudson New Jersey Improvement Authority, RB, Hudson County Vocational-Technical Schools Project, 5.25%, 5/01/51

   $ 780     $ 905,674  

County of Union New Jersey Utilities Authority, Refunding LRB, Resource Recovery Facility, Covanta Union, Inc., Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 12/01/31

     5,710       6,375,101  

County of Union New Jersey Utilities Authority, Refunding RB, County Deficiency Agreement, Series A, 5.00%, 6/15/41

     2,180       2,372,319  
    

 

 

 
               9,653,094  
Education — 4.3%             

Rutgers—The State University of New Jersey, Refunding RB:

    

Series F, 5.00%, 5/01/19 (c)

     1,501       1,607,735  

Series L, 5.00%, 5/01/43

     3,140       3,525,686  
    

 

 

 
               5,133,421  
State — 5.2%             

New Jersey EDA, RB, School Facilities Construction (AGC) (c):

    

6.00%, 12/15/18

     2,958       3,164,233  

6.00%, 12/15/18

     42       44,777  

New Jersey EDA, Refunding RB, Series NN, School Facilities Construction, 5.00%, 3/01/29 (h)

     2,787       2,909,035  
    

 

 

 
               6,118,045  
Transportation — 13.5%             

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, RB, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/38 (h)

     4,700       5,298,404  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (g)
   Par
(000)
    Value  
New Jersey (continued)               
Transportation (continued)             

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, RB, Transportation System:

    

Series A (AMBAC), 5.00%, 12/15/32

   $ 2,000     $ 2,026,260  

Series B, 5.25%, 6/15/36 (h)

     2,501       2,596,996  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, Consolidated, 169th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/41

     3,497       3,909,008  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, Consolidated, 152nd Series, AMT, 5.25%, 11/01/35

     2,039       2,096,804  
    

 

 

 
               15,927,472  
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 31.2%
      36,832,032  
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $188,546,584) — 169.0%
      199,463,993  
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares     Value  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.64% (i)(j)

     3,411,106     $ 3,412,471  

Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $3,412,378) — 2.9%

 

    3,412,471  

Total Investments (Cost — $191,958,962) — 171.9%

 

    202,876,464  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (4.4)%

 

    (5,175,647

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (17.4)%

       (20,582,235

VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value — (50.1)%

       (59,100,000
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 118,018,582  
    

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default.

 

(b)   Non-income producing security.

 

(c)   U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par.

 

(d)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(e)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(f)   When-issued security.

 

(g)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(h)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreements, which expires between June 15, 2019 to September 1, 2020, is $7,519,842. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(i)   During the year ended July 31, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate   Shares Held
at July 31,
2016
       Net
Activity
       Shares Held
at July 31,
2017
       Value at
July 31,
2017
       Income        Net Realized
Gain1
       Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

    1,695,856          1,715,250          3,411,106        $ 3,412,471        $ 4,711        $ 2,380        $ 93  

1   Includes net capital gain distributions.

    

 

(j)   Current yield as of period end.

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

 

Futures Contracts                                  
Description   Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

 

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (8      September 2017      $ 945       $ (85

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (24      September 2017      $ 3,021         628  

Long U.S. Treasury Bond

    (14      September 2017      $ 2,142         (5,707

Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond

    (2      September 2017      $ 329         (2,716
               

 

 

 

Total

 

    $ (7,880
               

 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total  

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized appreciation1                           $ 628           $ 628  
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments                                                 

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized depreciation1                           $ 8,508           $ 8,508  

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

     

                
For the year ended July 31, 2017, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:  
                
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total  

Futures contracts

                          $ 314,293           $ 314,293  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                 

Futures contracts

                          $ 90,564           $ 90,564  

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:  

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 10,907,697  

For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:  

Long-Term Investments1

           $ 199,463,993              $ 199,463,993  

Short-Term Securities

  $ 3,412,471                         3,412,471  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,412,471        $ 199,463,993              $ 202,876,464  
 

 

 

 
             

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments2  

Assets:

 

Interest rate contracts

  $ 628                       $ 628  

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate contracts

    (8,508                       (8,508
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ (7,880                     $ (7,880
 

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

     

2    Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

     

             
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:  
             
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Liabilities:

 

TOB Trust Certificates

           $ (20,549,909            $ (20,549,909

VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value

             (59,100,000              (59,100,000
 

 

 

 

Total

           $ (79,649,909            $ (79,649,909
 

 

 

 

During the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    45


Schedule of Investments July 31, 2017

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York — 130.6%               
Corporate — 3.7%             

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Pratt Paper, Inc. Project, AMT, 5.00%, 1/01/35 (a)

   $ 280     $ 301,344  

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC, Series A, AMT:

    

5.00%, 7/01/22

     650       723,678  

5.00%, 7/01/28

     795       851,008  

County of Essex New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, AMT, 6.63%, 9/01/32

     550       572,429  

County of Onondaga New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. Project, AMT, 5.75%, 3/01/24

     1,000       1,222,650  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Goldman Sachs Headquarters, 5.25%, 10/01/35

     1,655       2,080,252  

Niagara Area Development Corp., Refunding RB, Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Covanta Energy Project, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 11/01/42 (a)

     1,500       1,504,560  
    

 

 

 
               7,255,921  
County/City/Special District/School District — 26.3%  

Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Barclays Center Project, Series A, 5.00%, 7/15/42

     1,070       1,201,910  

City of New York New York, GO:

    

Series A-1, 4.75%, 8/15/25

     750       779,235  

Series A-1, 5.00%, 8/01/35

     1,000       1,125,340  

Series D, 5.38%, 6/01/32

     25       25,084  

Series G-1, 6.25%, 12/15/31

     15       16,077  

Sub-Series D-1, Fiscal 2014, 5.00%, 8/01/31

     690       808,618  

Sub-Series G-1, 6.25%, 12/15/18 (b)

     485       520,526  

Sub-Series G-1, 5.00%, 4/01/28

     630       730,951  

Sub-Series G-1, 5.00%, 4/01/29

     750       868,703  

Sub-Series I-1, 5.38%, 4/01/36

     530       567,264  

City of New York New York, GO, Refunding:

    

Series E, 5.50%, 8/01/25

     1,280       1,579,354  

Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     1,000       1,161,220  

Series I, 5.00%, 8/01/30

     1,000       1,163,370  

City of New York New York Convention Center Development Corp., RB, CAB, Sub Lien, Hotel Unit Fee, Series B (AGM), 0.00%, 11/15/55 (c)

     2,000       427,200  

City of New York New York Convention Center Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hotel Unit Fee Secured:

    

5.00%, 11/15/40

     2,500       2,894,225  

5.00%, 11/15/45

     3,700       4,251,041  

City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PILOT:

    

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 3/01/42 (c)

     1,960       768,594  

CAB, Yankee Stadium Project, Series A (AGC), 0.00%, 3/01/45 (c)

     1,500       519,180  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AGC), 6.38%, 1/01/39

     150       161,445  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AMBAC), 5.00%, 1/01/39

     3,000       3,006,480  

Queens Baseball Stadium (AMBAC), 5.00%, 1/01/46

     175       175,375  

Yankee Stadium Project (NPFGC), 4.75%, 3/01/46

     350       350,893  

Yankee Stadium Project (NPFGC), 5.00%, 3/01/46

     500       502,915  
Municipal Bonds   

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
County/City/Special District/School District (continued)  

County of Nassau New York, GO:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 1/15/31

   $ 1,000     $ 1,171,670  

Refunding Series B, 5.00%, 4/01/32

     835       978,787  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Fiscal 2012, Senior:

    

5.75%, 2/15/21 (b)

     120       139,156  

5.75%, 2/15/47

     80       92,000  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Refunding RB, Second Indenture Fiscal 2017, Series A:

    

5.00%, 2/15/42

     2,495       2,913,012  

5.00%, 2/15/45

     1,225       1,425,814  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB:

    

2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 2, 5.63%, 7/15/47

     2,000       2,206,680  

2nd Priority, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Class 3, 6.38%, 7/15/49

     1,200       1,300,356  

3 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.38%, 11/15/40 (a)

     480       532,546  

4 World Trade Center Project, 5.00%, 11/15/31

     860       975,059  

4 World Trade Center Project, 5.00%, 11/15/44

     7,655       8,481,051  

4 World Trade Center Project, 5.75%, 11/15/51

     1,340       1,546,695  

7 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 4.00%, 9/15/35

     1,935       2,077,551  

7 World Trade Center Project, Class 2, 5.00%, 9/15/43

     1,420       1,584,535  

7 World Trade Center Project, Class 3, 5.00%, 3/15/44

     2,070       2,252,967  
    

 

 

 
               51,282,879  
Education — 30.1%             

Amherst Development Corp., Refunding RB, University at Buffalo Foundation Faculty-Student Housing Corp., Series A (AGM), 4.63%, 10/01/40

     1,100       1,153,240  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Refunding RB:

    

City University New York-Queens College Student Residences, LLC Project, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/38

     250       285,485  

Manhattan College Project, 5.00%, 8/01/35

     525       611,683  

New York Law School Project, 5.00%, 7/01/41

     400       437,604  

City of New York New York Trust for Cultural Resources, RB, Juilliard School, Series A, 5.00%, 1/01/39

     750       790,125  

City of New York New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB:

    

American Museum of Natural History, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     225       260,984  

Carnegie Hall, Series A, 4.75%, 12/01/39

     2,000       2,139,480  

Museum of Modern Art, Series 1A, 5.00%, 10/01/18 (b)

     1,000       1,048,240  

City of Troy New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Project:

    

Series A, 5.13%, 9/01/40

     3,135       3,428,091  

Series B, 4.00%, 8/01/35

     470       492,790  

City of Yonkers New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Sarah Lawrence College Project, Series A, 6.00%, 6/01/19 (b)

     625       682,562  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
46    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
Education (continued)             

Counties of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Land Development Corp., Refunding RB, The Charter School for Applied Technologies Project, Series A, 5.00%, 6/01/35

   $ 245     $ 264,745  

County of Cattaraugus New York, RB, St. Bonaventure University Project, 5.00%, 5/01/34

     170       185,203  

County of Dutchess New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Bard College Civic Facility, Series A-2, 4.50%, 8/01/36

     2,155       1,763,932  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Vassar College Project:

    

5.00%, 7/01/42

     395       464,172  

4.00%, 7/01/46

     745       782,988  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, University of Rochester Project, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/21 (b)

     1,900       2,184,867  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, University of Rochester Project:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/38

     320       363,926  

Series B, 3.63%, 7/01/36

     135       139,475  

County of Nassau New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, New York Institute of Technology Project, Series A, 4.75%, 3/01/20 (b)

     1,165       1,274,359  

County of Onondaga New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Abby Lane Housing Corporation Project, 5.00%, 5/01/40

     355       408,140  

County of Orange New York Funding Corp., Refunding RB, Mount St. Mary College Project, Series A:

    

5.00%, 7/01/37

     360       383,519  

5.00%, 7/01/42

     220       233,352  

County of St. Lawrence New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Clarkson University Project, 5.38%, 9/01/41

     750       849,705  

County of Tompkins New York Development Corp., RB, Ithaca College Project (AGM), 5.50%, 7/01/33

     700       781,494  

Geneva Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, 5.25%, 9/01/44

     500       579,280  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

    

5.00%, 3/15/30

     1,000       1,218,250  

Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 5.25%, 11/01/24

     155       177,560  

Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 5.63%, 11/01/32

     750       857,670  

Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 5.75%, 11/01/40

     210       238,392  

New York University Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 5.13%, 7/01/19 (b)

     2,000       2,157,020  

New York University, Series 1 (AMBAC), 5.50%, 7/01/40

     1,440       1,961,366  

New York University, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,250       1,424,125  

Sales Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 3/15/42

     875       1,035,554  

Series B, 5.75%, 3/15/19 (b)

     600       646,182  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/19 (b)

     750       808,297  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/41

     2,000       2,234,140  
Municipal Bonds   

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
Education (continued)             

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB (continued):

    

Teachers College, Series B, 5.00%, 7/01/42

   $ 1,225     $ 1,361,636  

Touro College & University System, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/34

     800       879,136  

Touro College & University System, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/39

     2,000       2,216,580  

University of Rochester, Series A, 5.13%, 7/01/19 (b)

     740       799,126  

University of Rochester, Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/19 (b)

     565       616,839  

University of Rochester, Series A, 5.13%, 7/01/39

     110       117,939  

University of Rochester, Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/39

     85       91,783  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

    

3rd General Resolution, State University Educational Facilities Issue, Series A, 5.00%, 5/15/29

     2,000       2,326,220  

Barnard College, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/33

     530       611,048  

Brooklyn Law School, 5.75%, 7/01/33

     475       508,231  

Cornell University, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/40

     800       882,384  

Culinary Institute of America, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     300       320,157  

Fordham University, 5.00%, 7/01/44

     850       963,968  

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/35

     1,380       1,565,886  

New York University, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     1,790       2,039,347  

Rochester Institute of Technology, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     1,790       1,996,673  

Skidmore College, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/28

     75       85,562  

Skidmore College, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/29

     85       97,744  

St. John’s Univerisity, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/34

     250       284,618  

St. John’s University, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/37

     835       953,779  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/30

     2,355       2,750,711  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/32

     445       513,761  

State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/46

     810       947,295  

Teachers College, 5.50%, 3/01/19 (b)

     450       482,045  

Town of Hempstead New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB:

    

Adelphi University Project, 5.00%, 10/01/35

     415       469,294  

Hofstra University Project, 5.00%, 7/01/47

     120       138,520  
    

 

 

 
               58,768,279  
Health — 14.2%             

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., RB, Health Quest Systems, Inc., Series B:

    

3.00%, 7/01/36

     390       356,078  

4.00%, 7/01/41

     2,435       2,503,058  

County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Health Quest System, Inc., Series A, 5.75%, 7/01/40

     300       332,253  

County of Genesee New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, United Memorial Medical Center Project, 5.00%, 12/01/27

     465       465,414  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    47


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
Health (continued)             

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., RB, Rochester General Hospital Project:

    

4.00%, 12/01/41

   $ 200     $ 204,374  

5.00%, 12/01/46

     320       359,277  

Series A, 5.00%, 12/01/32

     240       265,478  

County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Unity Hospital of Rochester Project (FHA), 5.50%, 8/15/40

     1,650       1,863,229  

County of Nassau New York Local Economic Assistance Corp., Refunding RB, Winthrop University Hospital Association Project, 5.00%, 7/01/42

     2,800       3,019,604  

County of Suffolk New York EDC, RB, Catholic Health Services, Series C, 5.00%, 7/01/32

     230       254,148  

County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Lien:

    

Remarketing, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/30

     3,130       3,409,196  

Series B, 6.00%, 11/01/20 (b)

     435       503,208  

Series B, 6.00%, 11/01/30

     65       72,142  

County of Westchester New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Kendal On Hudson Project:

    

5.00%, 1/01/28

     675       751,295  

5.00%, 1/01/34

     1,250       1,360,400  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB:

    

General Purpose, Series A, 5.00%, 2/15/42

     1,500       1,743,690  

Hudson Valley Hospital (AGM) (BHAC) (FHA), 5.00%, 8/15/17 (b)

     750       752,168  

New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/19 (b)

     500       547,540  

New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., Series B (AMBAC), 6.00%, 7/01/19 (b)

     200       219,016  

New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 6.00%, 7/01/20 (b)

     500       570,130  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series D, 4.25%, 5/01/39

     500       529,275  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association, 5.00%, 7/01/29

     290       302,511  

Mount Sinai Hospital, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/26

     1,385       1,529,732  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/32

     1,750       1,936,707  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/41

     1,000       1,096,060  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/43

     1,430       1,616,901  

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series E, 5.50%, 5/01/33

     1,100       1,166,242  
    

 

 

 
               27,729,126  
Housing — 2.5%             

City of New York New York Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing, Fund Grant Program, New York City Housing Authority Program, Series B1:

    

5.25%, 7/01/32

     1,140       1,308,024  

5.00%, 7/01/33

     500       562,195  

City of New York New York Housing Development Corp., Refunding RB, M/F Housing, 8 Spruce Street, Class F, 4.50%, 2/15/48

     925       968,475  
Municipal Bonds   

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
Housing (continued)             

State of New York HFA, RB:

    

Affordable Housing, Series E (SONYMA), 4.15%, 11/01/47

   $ 495     $ 514,503  

M/F Housing, Highland Avenue Senior Apartments, Series A, AMT (SONYMA), 5.00%, 2/15/39

     1,480       1,490,671  
    

 

 

 
               4,843,868  
State — 12.6%             

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Series S-2 (NPFGC), 4.25%, 1/15/34

     1,015       1,016,939  

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Refunding RB, Fiscal 2018:

    

Series S-1, 5.00%, 7/15/35

     505       599,975  

Series S-2, 5.00%, 7/15/35

     505       599,975  

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured, RB:

    

Fiscal 2012, Sub-Series E-1, 5.00%, 2/01/42

     2,500       2,807,475  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series F-1, 5.00%, 5/01/38

     1,425       1,684,136  

Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series F-1, 5.00%, 5/01/39

     1,775       2,092,832  

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Future Tax Secured, 5.00%, 2/01/32

     5,000       5,843,600  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, General Purpose:

    

Series B, 5.00%, 3/15/42

     4,380       4,914,053  

Series C, 5.00%, 3/15/34

     2,185       2,456,224  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, School Districts Financing Program, Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 10/01/18 (b)

     395       413,913  

State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, State Personal Income Tax, Series C:

    

5.00%, 3/15/30

     885       1,038,459  

5.00%, 3/15/32

     1,000       1,168,030  
    

 

 

 
               24,635,611  
Tobacco — 2.7%             

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust IV, Refunding RB, Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series A, 6.25%, 6/01/41 (a)

     1,000       1,028,380  

Counties of New York Tobacco Trust VI, Refunding RB:

    

Settlement Pass-Through Turbo, Series C, 4.00%, 6/01/51

     1,500       1,398,330  

Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through, Series A-2B, 5.00%, 6/01/51

     1,470       1,510,484  

Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through, Series A-2B, 5.00%, 6/01/45

     130       136,964  

County of Chautauqua New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed, 4.75%, 6/01/39

     150       150,809  

County of Niagara New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding RB, Asset-Backed:

    

5.25%, 5/15/34

     250       280,067  

5.25%, 5/15/40

     110       122,309  

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Sub-Series C, 4.00%, 6/01/42

     745       743,570  
    

 

 

 
               5,370,913  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

 

Municipal Bonds   

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
Transportation — 31.0%             

Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, RB, Toll Bridge System, 5.00%, 1/01/42

   $ 535     $ 623,633  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB:

    

Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/33

     540       637,961  

Series C, 6.50%, 11/15/28

     195       209,087  

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/41

     1,000       1,142,260  

Series E, 5.00%, 11/15/38

     4,000       4,618,720  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB:

    

Green Bond, Climate Bond Certified, Sub-Series B-2, 3.13%, 11/15/33

     355       359,019  

Green Bond, Climate Bond Certified, Sub-Series B-2, 4.00%, 11/15/34

     750       812,490  

Green Bonds, Series A-1, 5.25%, 11/15/56

     750       867,480  

Series D, 5.25%, 11/15/30

     910       1,085,494  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/15/30

     2,000       2,328,460  

Series F, 5.00%, 11/15/35

     500       582,860  

Transportation, Series D, 5.00%, 11/15/34

     800       889,072  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Hudson Rail Yards Trust Obligations, Refunding RB, Series A:

    

5.00%, 11/15/51

     230       253,235  

5.00%, 11/15/56

     2,695       3,049,096  

New York Transportation Development Corp., ARB, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project, Series A, AMT:

    

5.00%, 7/01/46

     3,115       3,368,530  

5.25%, 1/01/50

     4,810       5,275,608  

(AGM), 4.00%, 7/01/41

     800       825,360  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Refunding RB, American Airlines, Inc., AMT, 5.00%, 8/01/31

     2,305       2,463,814  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, JFK International Air Terminal LLC, Special Project, AMT (NPFGC):

    

Series 6, 5.75%, 12/01/22

     6,000       6,071,160  

Series 8, 6.00%, 12/01/42

     1,000       1,121,110  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB:

    

178th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/33

     750       840,960  

179th Series, 5.00%, 12/01/38

     575       667,466  

Consolidated, 177th Series, AMT, 4.00%, 1/15/43

     640       658,643  

Consolidated, 178th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 12/01/43

     500       551,810  

Consolidated, 189th Series, 5.00%, 5/01/45

     1,150       1,317,360  

Consolidated, 195th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 4/01/36

     750       867,458  

State of New York Thruway Authority, RB, Junior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 1/01/56

     2,185       2,540,958  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, General:

    

2nd Highway & Bridge Trust, Series A, 5.00%, 4/01/32

     2,500       2,857,700  

Series I, 5.00%, 1/01/27

     1,000       1,148,560  

Series I, 5.00%, 1/01/37

     1,760       1,980,510  

Series I, 5.00%, 1/01/42

     280       313,824  

Series J, 5.00%, 1/01/41

     2,000       2,244,260  

Series K, 5.00%, 1/01/32

     2,575       3,012,080  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, RB:

    

Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/42

     1,000       1,179,680  

Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/40

     350       407,439  

Series B, 5.00%, 11/15/45

     310       358,388  
Municipal Bonds   

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
Transportation (continued)             

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB:

    

CAB, Sub-Series A, 0.00%, 11/15/32 (c)

   $ 845     $ 517,664  

General, CAB, Series B, 0.00%, 11/15/32 (c)

     1,700       1,061,208  

General, Series A, 5.25%, 11/15/45

     590       691,403  

General, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/50

     500       570,840  
    

 

 

 
               60,372,660  
Utilities — 7.5%             

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution:

    

Fiscal 2011, Series BB, 5.00%, 6/15/31

     1,000       1,105,730  

Fiscal 2015, Series HH, 5.00%, 6/15/39

     1,000       1,165,960  

Long Island Power Authority, RB, General, Electric Systems:

    

Series A (AGM), 5.00%, 5/01/36

     500       556,030  

Series C (CIFG), 5.25%, 9/01/29

     2,000       2,467,700  

Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB, Electric System:

    

Series A, 5.75%, 4/01/39

     4,000       4,268,080  

Series B, 5.00%, 9/01/41

     200       229,706  

Series B, 5.00%, 9/01/46

     895       1,024,131  

State of New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, SRF, New York City Municipal Water, Series B, 5.00%, 6/15/36

     350       396,746  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, Restructuring:

    

3.00%, 12/15/32

     1,000       1,022,870  

Series E, 5.00%, 12/15/41

     2,000       2,317,040  
    

 

 

 
               14,553,993  
Total Municipal Bonds in New York              254,813,250  
    
Puerto Rico — 2.4%               
Housing — 1.3%             

Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Refunding RB, M/F Housing, Subordinate, Capital Fund Modernization, 5.13%, 12/01/27

     2,400       2,512,416  
Tobacco — 1.1%             

Children’s Trust Fund, Refunding RB, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 5.63%, 5/15/43

     2,220       2,178,330  
Total Municipal Bonds in Puerto Rico              4,690,746  
Total Municipal Bonds — 133.0%              259,503,996  
    
                  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
            
New York — 30.1%               
County/City/Special District/School District — 6.5%  

City of New York New York, GO:

    

Sub-Series G-1, 5.00%, 4/01/29

     4,370       5,061,640  

Sub-Series I-1, 5.00%, 3/01/36

     1,500       1,716,510  

City of New York New York Convention Center Development Corp., Refunding RB, Hotel Unit Fee Secured, 5.00%, 11/15/32

     1,200       1,417,380  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Fiscal 2012, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47 (e)

     1,250       1,444,609  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

 

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
  

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
County/City/Special District/School District (continued)  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, 7 World Trade Center Project, Class 1, 5.00%, 9/15/40

   $ 2,610     $ 2,960,157  
    

 

 

 
               12,600,296  
Education — 2.1%             

City of New York New York Trust for Cultural Resources, Refunding RB, Wildlife Conservation Society, Series A, 5.00%, 8/01/33

     3,527       4,075,189  
State — 2.7%             

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.25%, 1/15/39

     660       699,243  

City of New York New York Transitional Finance Authority, RB, Future Tax Secured, Sub-Series D-1, 5.00%, 11/01/38

     825       929,099  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Refunding RB, Fiscal 2015, Series A:

    

5.00%, 10/15/31

     750       899,153  

4.00%, 10/15/32

     1,000       1,118,600  

State of New York Dormitory Authority, RB, General Purpose, Series C, 5.00%, 3/15/41

     1,500       1,671,015  
    

 

 

 
               5,317,110  
Transportation — 7.1%             

New York Liberty Development Corp., RB, 1 World Trade Center Port Authority Consolidated Bonds, 5.25%, 12/15/43

     6,495       7,362,507  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Consolidated, 169th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/26

     1,500       1,706,385  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, 194th Series, 5.25%, 10/15/55

     1,455       1,692,514  

State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Transportation, Personal Income Tax, Series A, 5.00%, 3/15/31

     1,180       1,348,870  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/46

     1,500       1,741,515  
    

 

 

 
               13,851,791  
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (d)
  

Par

(000)

    Value  
New York (continued)               
Utilities — 11.7%             

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, RB, Water & Sewer System, Fiscal 2009, Series A:

    

5.75%, 6/15/18 (b)

   $ 276     $ 288,024  

5.75%, 6/15/40

     923       963,282  

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution:

    

Fiscal 2011, Series HH, 5.00%, 6/15/32

     5,310       6,004,229  

Fiscal 2012, Series BB, 5.00%, 6/15/44

     3,511       3,937,987  

Series FF-2, 5.50%, 6/15/40

     810       873,909  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB:

    

5.00%, 12/15/41

     6,868       7,956,617  

Restructuring, 5.00%, 12/15/36

     1,997       2,365,341  

Restructuring, Series B, 4.00%, 12/15/35

     370       404,051  
    

 

 

 
               22,793,440  
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 30.1%
             58,637,826  
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $297,312,091) — 163.1%
      318,141,822  
    
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class, 0.64% (f)(g)

     2,541,341       2,542,358  
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $2,542,119) — 1.3%
      2,542,358  

Total Investments (Cost — $299,854,210) — 164.4%

 

    320,684,180  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.5%

 

    955,265  

Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest
Expense and Fees Payable — (16.4)%

 

    (32,110,923

VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value — (48.5)%

 

    (94,500,000
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 195,028,522  
 

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
(a)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(b)   U.S. Government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par.

 

(c)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(d)   Represent bonds transferred to a TOB Trust in exchange of cash and residual certificates received by the Trust. These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowing. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(e)   All or a portion of security is subject to a recourse agreement. The aggregate maximum potential amount the Trust could ultimately be required to pay under the agreement, which expires on February 15, 2019, is $661,933. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

(f)   During the year ended July 31, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate   Shares Held
at July 31,
2016
     Net
Activity
     Shares Held
at July 31,
2017
     Value at
July 31,
2017
     Income      Net Realized
Gain1
     Change  in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, MuniCash, Institutional Class

    214,518        2,326,823        2,541,341      $ 2,542,358      $ 10,990      $ 1,216      $ 239  

1    Includes net capital gain distributions.

     

        

 

(g)   Current yield as of period end.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

 

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

 

Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Short Contracts

               

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (24      September 2017      $ 2,836       $ (255

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (66      September 2017      $ 8,309         1,728  

Long U.S. Treasury Bond

    (38      September 2017      $ 5,813         (15,491

Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond

    (13      September 2017      $ 2,139         (17,657
               

 

 

 

Total

 

    $ (31,675
               

 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total  

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized appreciation1                           $ 1,728           $ 1,728  
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments                                                 

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized depreciation1                           $ 33,403           $ 33,403  

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

     

                
For the year ended July 31, 2017, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:  
                
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total  

Futures contracts

                          $ 671,587           $ 671,587  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                 

Futures contracts

                          $ 123,457           $ 123,457  

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:  

Average notional value of contracts — long

 

     $ 120,703 1 

Average notional value of contracts — short

 

     $ 21,185,195  

1    Actual amounts for the period are shown due to limited outstanding derivative financial instruments as of each quarter end.

         

For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:  

Long-Term Investments1

           $ 318,141,822              $ 318,141,822  

Short-Term Securities

  $ 2,542,358                         2,542,358  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,542,358        $ 318,141,822              $ 320,684,180  
 

 

 

 
             
Derivative Financial Instruments2  

Assets:

 

Interest rate contracts

  $ 1,728                       $ 1,728  

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate contracts

    (33,403                       (33,403
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ (31,675                     $ (31,675
 

 

 

 

1    See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

     

2    Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

     

             
The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:  
             
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Liabilities:

 

TOB Trust Certificates

           $ (32,047,199            $ (32,047,199

VMTP Shares at Liquidation Value

             (94,500,000              (94,500,000
 

 

 

 

Total

           $ (126,547,199            $ (126,547,199
 

 

 

 

During the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities     

 

July 31, 2017   BlackRock
California
Municipal
Income Trust
(BFZ)
   

BlackRock
Florida
Municipal 2020

Term Trust
(BFO)

   

BlackRock
Municipal 2030

Target

Term Trust
(BTT)

    BlackRock
Municipal
Income
Investment Trust
(BBF)
 
       
Assets  

Investments at value — unaffiliated1

  $ 828,044,629     $ 80,731,607     $ 2,598,777,513     $ 249,726,287  

Investments at value — affiliated2

    252,217       2,172,350       47,757,872        

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    486,000                   105,850  
Receivables:  

Interest — unaffiliated

    11,204,661       963,540       24,221,771       2,948,062  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    27,703                   5,719  

Dividends — affiliated

    2,222       1,305       33,718       42  

Investments sold

                1,081,223       1,753,322  

Prepaid expenses

    21,001       4,497       38,029       15,926  
 

 

 

 

Total assets

    840,038,433       83,873,299       2,671,910,126       254,555,208  
 

 

 

 
       
Accrued Liabilities  

Bank overdraft

    256,903             952,808       299,333  
Payables:  

Investments purchased

    5,818,984             49,566,537       3,254,213  

Income dividends — Common Shares

    1,898,222       22,738       5,062,300       739,578  

Investment advisory fees

    804,330       69,705       1,729,501       237,352  

Interest expense and fees

    495,272             499,641       110,969  

Officer’s and Trustees’ fees

    81,947       10,937       21,774       34,787  

Other accrued expenses

    191,826       87,322       541,351       154,370  
 

 

 

 

Total accrued liabilities

    9,547,484       190,702       58,373,912       4,830,602  
 

 

 

 
       
Other Liabilities  

TOB Trust Certificates

    169,863,032             184,114,916       50,027,598  

RVMTP Shares, at liquidation value of $5,000,000 per share, net of deferred offering costs3

                749,580,109        

VMTP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share3

    171,300,000                    

VRDP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share, net of deferred offering costs3

                      51,706,784  
 

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

    341,163,032             933,695,025       101,734,382  
 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    350,710,516       190,702       992,068,937       106,564,984  
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 489,327,917     $ 83,682,597     $ 1,679,841,189     $ 147,990,224  
 

 

 

 
       
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Consist of  

Paid-in capital4

  $ 446,985,849     $ 80,627,428     $ 1,671,189,475     $ 141,712,657  

Undistributed net investment income

    440,099       1,753,909       6,565,561       719,665  

Accumulated net realized loss

    (1,995,284     (876,418     (42,483,288     (12,652,629

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    43,897,253       2,177,678       44,569,441       18,210,531  
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 489,327,917     $ 83,682,597     $ 1,679,841,189     $ 147,990,224  
 

 

 

 

Net asset value per Common Share

  $ 15.34     $ 15.05     $ 23.83     $ 14.48  
 

 

 

 

1   Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 784,090,539     $ 78,554,479     $ 2,554,222,572     $ 231,503,995  

2   Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 252,192     $ 2,171,800     $ 47,743,372        

3   Preferred Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share

    1,713             150       520  

4   Common Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share.

    31,902,885       5,562,128       70,505,571       10,218,977  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    53


Statements of Assets and Liabilities     

 

July 31, 2017   BlackRock
New Jersey
Municipal
Income Trust
(BNJ)
    BlackRock
New York
Municipal
Income Trust
(BNY)
 
   
Assets  

Investments at value — unaffiliated1

  $ 199,463,993     $ 318,141,822  

Investments at value — affiliated2

    3,412,471       2,542,358  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    83,750       258,250  
Receivables:  

Interest — unaffiliated

    1,611,132       3,104,917  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    4,812       13,844  

Dividends — affiliated

    889       1,987  

Investments sold

          20,000  

Prepaid expenses

    15,583       16,430  
 

 

 

 

Total assets

    204,592,630       324,099,608  
 

 

 

 
   
Accrued Liabilities  

Bank overdraft

    88,634       141,724  
Payables:  

Investments purchased

    5,933,126       1,032,880  

Income dividends — Common Shares

    533,889       777,814  

Investment advisory fees

    195,805       321,601  

Interest expense and fees

    32,326       63,724  

Officer’s and Trustees’ fees

    21,957       33,788  

Other accrued expenses

    118,402       152,356  
 

 

 

 

Total accrued liabilities

    6,924,139       2,523,887  
 

 

 

 
   
Other Liabilities  

TOB Trust Certificates

    20,549,909       32,047,199  

VMTP Shares, at liquidation value of $100,000 per share3

    59,100,000       94,500,000  
 

 

 

 

Total other liabilities

    79,649,909       126,547,199  
 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    86,574,048       129,071,086  
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 118,018,582     $ 195,028,522  
 

 

 

 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Consist of  

Paid-in capital4

  $ 108,944,690     $ 181,461,329  

Undistributed net investment income

    663,963       1,360,372  

Accumulated net realized loss

    (2,499,693     (8,591,474

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    10,909,622       20,798,295  
 

 

 

 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders

  $ 118,018,582     $ 195,028,522  
 

 

 

 

Net asset value per Common Share

  $ 15.39     $ 15.04  
 

 

 

 

1   Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 188,546,584     $ 297,312,091  

2   Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 3,412,378     $ 2,542,119  

3   Preferred Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share

    591       945  

4   Common Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share.

    7,670,867       12,963,574  

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
54    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Statements of Operations     

 

Year Ended July 31, 2017  

BlackRock
California
Municipal

Income Trust
(BFZ)

   

BlackRock

Florida

Municipal 2020
Term Trust
(BFO)

   

BlackRock
Municipal 2030
Target

Term Trust
(BTT)

   

BlackRock
Municipal

Income
Investment Trust
(BBF)

 
       
Investment Income  

Interest — unaffiliated

  $ 33,774,165     $ 2,585,819     $ 87,885,598     $ 11,765,762  

Dividends — affiliated

    8,828       6,390       396,447       3,153  
 

 

 

 

Total investment income

    33,782,993       2,592,209       88,282,045       11,768,915  
 

 

 

 
       
Expenses  

Investment advisory

    4,894,186       421,767       10,415,938       1,430,353  

Professional

    102,754       46,889       208,486       73,727  

Officer and Trustees

    61,975       10,136       180,152       20,761  

Rating agency

    38,935             39,842       37,083  

Accounting services

    36,766       15,434       255,995       63,779  

Transfer agent

    35,272       18,133       90,804       22,242  

Custodian

    34,562       4,836       101,681       12,758  

Registration

    12,875       9,828       30,360       9,873  

Printing

    8,378       5,275       19,581       9,237  

Miscellaneous

    27,290       11,616       75,610       8,641  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs

    5,252,993       543,914       11,418,449       1,688,454  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs1

    5,284,709             13,486,931       1,536,275  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses

    10,537,702       543,914       24,905,380       3,224,729  

Less fees waived by the Manager

    (1,417     (1,003     (62,291     (363
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    10,536,285       542,911       24,843,089       3,224,366  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    23,246,708       2,049,298       63,438,956       8,544,549  
 

 

 

 
       
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) from:  

Investments — unaffiliated

    591,690       (13,421     9,433,568       1,042,982  

Investments — affiliated

    566       87       31,899       119  

Futures contracts

    1,265,880                   379,664  

Capital gain distributions from investment companies — affiliated

    2,449       402       1,755        
 

 

 

 
    1,860,585       (12,932     9,467,222       1,422,765  
 

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments — unaffiliated

    (32,811,107     (2,249,906     (115,091,989     (11,246,695

Investments — affiliated

    25       550       14,500        

Futures contracts

    25,011                   19,214  
 

 

 

 
    (32,786,071)       (2,249,356)       (115,077,489)       (11,227,481
 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (30,925,486     (2,262,288     (105,610,267     (9,804,716
 

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations

  $ (7,678,778   $ (212,990   $ (42,171,311   $ (1,260,167
 

 

 

 

1    Related to TOB Trusts, VMTP Shares, RVMTP Shares and/or VRDP Shares.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    55


Statements of Operations     

 

Year Ended July 31, 2017  

BlackRock

New Jersey
Municipal

Income Trust
(BNJ)

    

BlackRock

New York
Municipal

Income Trust
(BNY)

 
    
Investment Income  

Interest — unaffiliated

  $ 8,667,639      $ 12,841,343  

Dividends — affiliated

    4,711        10,990  
 

 

 

 

Total investment income

    8,672,350        12,852,333  
 

 

 

 
    
Expenses  

Investment advisory

    1,172,012        1,932,631  

Professional

    54,445        64,549  

Officer and Trustees

    15,083        24,665  

Rating agency

    38,758        38,814  

Accounting services

    36,024        52,954  

Transfer agent

    21,772        25,852  

Custodian

    10,913        16,881  

Registration

    9,833        9,893  

Printing

    5,719        6,562  

Miscellaneous

    13,078        15,020  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs

    1,377,637        2,187,821  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs1

    1,241,084        1,993,631  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses

    2,618,721        4,181,452  

Less fees waived by the Manager

    (749      (2,028
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    2,617,972        4,179,424  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    6,054,378        8,672,909  
 

 

 

 
    
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) from:  

Investments — unaffiliated

    416,808        856,091  

Investments — affiliated

    358        486  

Futures contracts

    314,293        671,587  

Capital gain distributions from investment companies — affiliated

    2,022        730  
 

 

 

 
    733,481        1,528,894  
 

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments — unaffiliated

    (8,336,089      (12,620,230

Investments — affiliated

    93        239  

Futures contracts

    90,564        123,457  
 

 

 

 
    (8,245,432)        (12,496,534)  
 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (7,511,951      (10,967,640
 

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders Resulting from Operations

  $ (1,457,573    $ (2,294,731
 

 

 

 

1    Related to TOB Trusts, VMTP Shares, RVMTP Shares and/or VRDP Shares.

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
56    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock California Municipal
Income Trust (BFZ)
          BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020
Term Trust (BFO)
 
    Year Ended July 31,           Year Ended July 31,  
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   2017      2016           2017      2016  
           
Operations                                          

Net investment income

  $ 23,246,708      $ 26,451,244       $ 2,049,298      $ 2,561,464  

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,860,585        8,618,728         (12,932      (807,516

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (32,786,071      8,301,347         (2,249,356      1,055,346  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    (7,678,778      43,371,319         (212,990      2,809,294  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                                          

From net investment income

    (24,497,552      (27,300,889       (2,313,845      (2,110,271
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Capital Share Transactions                                          

Reinvestment of common distributions

    168,908        297,726                 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                          

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (32,007,422      16,368,156         (2,526,835      699,023  

Beginning of year

    521,335,339        504,967,183         86,209,432        85,510,409  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 489,327,917      $ 521,335,339       $   83,682,597      $   86,209,432  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of year

  $ 440,099      $ 1,899,506       $ 1,753,909      $ 2,201,242  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

1   Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

    

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    57


Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock Municipal 2030
Target Term Trust (BTT)
          BlackRock Municipal Income
Investment Trust (BBF)
 
    Year Ended July 31,           Year Ended July 31,  
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   2017      2016           2017      2016  
           
Operations                                          

Net investment income

  $ 63,438,956      $ 72,575,109       $ 8,544,549      $ 6,248,626  

Net realized gain (loss)

    9,467,222        30,017,801         1,422,765        (86,047

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (115,077,489      151,902,290         (11,227,481      2,734,708  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    (42,171,311      254,495,200         (1,260,167      8,897,287  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                                          

From net investment income

    (67,107,203      (67,789,555       (8,870,587      (6,331,712
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Capital Share Transactions                                          

Net proceeds from the issuance of shares due to reorganization

                          53,855,412  

Reinvestment of common distributions

                   155,550        35,931  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

                   155,550        53,891,343  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                          

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (109,278,514      186,705,645         (9,975,204      56,456,918  

Beginning of year

    1,789,119,703        1,602,414,058         157,965,428        101,508,510  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 1,679,841,189      $ 1,789,119,703       $ 147,990,224      $ 157,965,428  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of year

  $ 6,565,561      $ 10,411,285       $ 719,665      $ 1,093,574  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

1   Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

    

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
58    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Statements of Changes in Net Assets     

 

    BlackRock New Jersey Municipal
Income Trust (BNJ)
          BlackRock New York Municipal
Income Trust (BNY)
 
    Year Ended July 31,           Year Ended July 31,  
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders:   2017      2016           2017      2016  
           
Operations                                          

Net investment income

  $ 6,054,378      $ 6,610,109       $ 8,672,909      $ 9,727,051  

Net realized gain (loss)

    733,481        (590,231       1,528,894        758,852  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (8,245,432      7,418,065         (12,496,534      12,379,377  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders resulting from operations

    (1,457,573      13,437,943         (2,294,731      22,865,280  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Distributions to Common Shareholders1                                          

From net investment income

    (6,425,586      (6,858,003       (9,330,442      (10,277,182
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Capital Share Transactions                                          

Reinvestment of common distributions

    83,222        67,518         239,234        527,186  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
           
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders                                          

Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Shareholders

    (7,799,937      6,647,458         (11,385,939      13,115,284  

Beginning of year

    125,818,519        119,171,061         206,414,461        193,299,177  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 118,018,582      $ 125,818,519       $ 195,028,522      $ 206,414,461  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of year

  $ 663,963      $ 1,035,171       $ 1,360,372      $ 2,019,062  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

1   Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

    

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    59


Statements of Cash Flows     

 

Year Ended July 31, 2017   BlackRock
California
Municipal
Income Trust
(BFZ)
    BlackRock
Municipal
2030 Target
Term Trust
(BTT)
    BlackRock
Municipal
Income
Investment
Trust
(BBF)
    BlackRock
New Jersey
Municipal
Income Trust
(BNJ)
    BlackRock
New York
Municipal
Income Trust
(BNY)
 
         
Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities  

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (7,678,778   $ (42,171,311   $ (1,260,167   $ (1,457,573   $ (2,294,731

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

         

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments

    318,847,159       823,219,270       96,034,739       11,141,138       51,694,012  

Purchases of long-term investments

    (315,361,944     (880,059,645     (100,252,826     (12,888,021     (52,227,158

Net proceeds from sales (purchases) of short-term securities

    3,520,257       49,083,861       40,844       (1,716,257     (2,327,354

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments and other fees

    5,522,811       12,026,750       736,618       399,146       1,507,881  

Net realized gain on investments

    (592,256     (9,465,467     (1,043,101     (417,166     (856,577

Net unrealized loss on investments

    32,811,082       115,077,489       11,246,695       8,335,996       12,619,991  

(Increase) Decrease in Assets:

 

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    (237,000           (17,000     36,000       (61,000
Receivables:  

Interest — unaffiliated

    585,216       (1,832,611     30,550       475       413,149  

Dividends — affiliated

    (1,796     (21,875     7       (565     (1,832

Variation margin on futures contracts

    (27,703           (5,719     (4,812     (13,844

Prepaid expenses

    39,223       19,390       10,871       12,904       13,055  

Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities:

 

Payables:  

Investment advisory fees

    372,121       809,663       113,632       92,681       152,156  

Interest expense and fees

    263,043       228,806       66,533       16,246       35,394  

Officer’s and Trustees’ fees

    7,858       (2,328     4,647       2,094       3,259  

Reorganization costs

                (271,350            

Variation margin on futures contracts

    (80,672           (28,953     (39,078     (63,985

Other accrued expenses

    40,428       459,308       104,980       44,648       49,354  
 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

    38,029,049       67,371,300       5,511,000       3,557,856       8,641,770  
 

 

 

 
         
Cash Used for Financing Activities  

Proceeds from TOB Trust Certificates

    37,051,137             7,408,442       2,660,000       4,643,689  

Repayments of TOB Trust Certificates

    (48,833,878           (4,573,802           (3,941,692

Proceeds from Loan for TOB Trust Certificates

    14,721,094             999,650             2,352,204  

Repayments of Loan for TOB Trust Certificates

    (16,766,119           (999,650           (2,787,204

Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders

    (24,573,597     (67,685,349     (8,714,294     (6,342,000     (9,090,290

Increase in bank overdraft

    256,903       282,780       299,333       88,634       141,724  

Amortization of deferred offering costs

          31,269       6,112       (8      
 

 

 

 

Net cash used for financing activities

    (38,144,460     (67,371,300     (5,574,209     (3,593,374     (8,681,569
 

 

 

 
         
Cash  

Net decrease in cash

    (115,411           (63,209     (35,518     (39,799

Cash at beginning of year

    115,411             63,209       35,518       39,799  
 

 

 

 

Cash at end of year

                             
 

 

 

 
         
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information  

Cash paid during the year for interest expense

  $ 5,021,666     $ 13,226,856     $ 1,463,630     $ 1,224,846     $ 1,958,237  
 

 

 

 
         
Non-Cash Financing Activities  

Capital shares issued in reinvestment of distributions paid to Common Shareholders

  $ 168,908           $ 155,550     $ 83,222     $ 239,234  
 

 

 

 

 

 

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60    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Financial Highlights    BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)

 

    Year Ended July 31,  
    2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  
         
Per Share Operating Performance  

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.35     $ 15.84     $ 15.83     $ 14.50     $ 16.32  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.73       0.83       0.83       0.87       0.89  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.97     0.54       0.05       1.39       (1.78
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.24     1.37       0.88       2.26       (0.89
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income2

    (0.77     (0.86     (0.87     (0.93     (0.93
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.34     $ 16.35     $ 15.84     $ 15.83     $ 14.50  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of year

  $ 14.71     $ 16.76     $ 14.65     $ 14.41     $ 13.63  
 

 

 

 
         
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3  

Based on net asset value

    (1.22 )%      8.92%       5.96%       16.48%       (5.81 )% 
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (7.59 )%      20.72%       7.66%       12.80%       (13.17 )% 
 

 

 

 
         
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders  

Total expenses

    2.14%       1.68%       1.53%       1.59%       1.63%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    2.14%       1.68%       1.53%       1.59%       1.63%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs4

    1.07%       1.04%       1.00%       1.03%       1.01%  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    4.73%       5.17%       5.20%       5.78%       5.49%  
 

 

 

 
         
Supplemental Data  

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year (000)

  $ 489,328     $ 521,335     $ 504,967     $ 504,531     $ 462,273  
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year (000)

  $ 171,300     $ 171,300     $ 171,300     $ 171,300     $ 171,300  
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year

  $ 385,656     $ 404,341     $ 394,785     $ 394,531     $ 369,862  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)

  $ 169,863     $ 183,691     $ 155,533     $ 106,698     $ 158,655  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38%       30%       37%       25%       22%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1  

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2  

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

  3  

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  4  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    61


Financial Highlights    BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (BFO)

 

    Year Ended July 31,  
    2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  
         
Per Share Operating Performance  

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 15.50     $ 15.37     $ 15.42     $ 15.31     $ 16.05  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.37       0.46       0.42       0.47       0.68  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.40     0.05       (0.03     0.25       (0.65

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders from net investment income

                (0.00 )2      (0.00 )2      (0.01
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.03     0.51       0.39       0.72       0.02  
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income3

    (0.42     (0.38     (0.44     (0.61     (0.76
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.05     $ 15.50     $ 15.37     $ 15.42     $ 15.31  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of year

  $ 15.05     $ 15.21     $ 14.82     $ 15.16     $ 15.12  
 

 

 

 
         
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders4  

Based on net asset value

    (0.20 )%      3.41%       2.59%       4.84%       0.12%  
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    1.70%       5.24%       0.62%       4.36%       1.73%  
 

 

 

 
         
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders  

Total expenses

    0.64%       0.64%       0.68% 5      0.74% 5      0.92% 5 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    0.64%       0.64%       0.68% 5      0.74% 5      0.92% 5 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs6

    0.64%       0.64%       0.68% 5,7      0.74% 5,7      0.92% 5,7 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.43%       3.00%       2.69% 5      3.05% 5      4.23% 5 
 

 

 

 

Distributions to AMPS Shareholders

                0.00%       0.01%       0.09%  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    2.43%       3.00%       2.69%       3.04%       4.14%  
 

 

 

 
         
Supplemental Data  

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year (000)

  $ 83,683     $ 86,209     $ 85,510     $ 85,748     $ 85,139  
 

 

 

 

AMPS outstanding at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of year (000)

                    $ 625     $ 19,100  
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per AMPS at $25,000 liquidation preference, end of year (000)

                    $ 3,454,938     $ 136,438  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)

              $ 134     $ 190     $ 280  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

          7%       14%       1%       9%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1  

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2  

Amount is greater than $(0.005) per share.

 

  3  

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

  4  

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  5  

Does not reflect the effect of distributions to AMPS Shareholders.

 

  6  

Interest expense and fees relate to TOB Trusts. See Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

  7  

The total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees as follows:

 

    Year Ended July 31,  
     2015     2014     2013  

Expense ratios

    0.67     0.73     0.87
 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
62    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Financial Highlights    BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT)

 

    Year Ended July 31,    

Period

August 30, 20121

to July 31,

2013

 
    2017     2016     2015     2014    
         
Per Share Operating Performance  

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 25.38     $ 22.73     $ 21.99     $ 18.75     $ 23.88 2 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income3

    0.90       1.03       1.09       1.12       0.80  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.50     2.58       0.61       3.23       (4.95
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.60     3.61       1.70       4.35       (4.15
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders:4

         

From net investment income

    (0.95     (0.96     (0.96     (1.09     (0.87

From return of capital

                      (0.02     (0.11
 

 

 

 

Total distributions to Common Shareholders

    (0.95     (0.96     (0.96     (1.11     (0.98
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 23.83     $ 25.38     $ 22.73     $ 21.99     $ 18.75  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 23.14     $ 24.24     $ 20.80     $ 19.57     $ 18.42  
 

 

 

 
         
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders5  

Based on net asset value

    (2.14 )%      16.57%       8.32%       24.50%       (18.00 )%6 
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (0.51 )%      21.67%       11.37%       12.78%       (23.05 )%6 
 

 

 

 
         
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders  

Total expenses

    1.49% 7      1.17%       1.14%       1.22%       0.99% 8 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    1.49% 7      1.09%       1.06%       1.21%       0.99% 8 
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs9

    0.68% 7      0.61%       0.62%       0.72%       0.64% 8 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    3.80% 7      4.30%       4.77%       5.61%       3.78% 8 
 

 

 

 
         
Supplemental Data  

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 1,679,841     $ 1,789,120     $ 1,602,414     $ 1,550,376     $ 1,321,835  
 

 

 

 

RVMTP Shares outstanding at $5,000,000 liquidation value, end of period (000)

  $ 750,000     $ 750,000     $ 750,000     $ 750,000     $ 750,000  
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per RVMTP Shares at $5,000,000 liquidation value, end of period

  $ 16,198,941     $ 16,927,465     $ 15,682,760     $ 15,335,837     $ 13,812,236  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 184,115     $ 184,115     $ 184,120     $ 184,120     $ 238,705  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    32%       42%       12%       6%       39%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1  

Commencement of operations.

 

  2  

Net asset value, beginning of period, reflects a deduction of $1.125 per share sales charge from the initial offering price of $25.00 per share.

 

  3  

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  4  

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

  5  

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  6  

Aggregate total return.

 

  7  

Excludes 0.01% of expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

 

  8  

Annualized.

 

  9  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or RVMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
   ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017    63


Financial Highlights    BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (BBF)

 

    Year Ended July 31,  
    2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  
         
Per Share Operating Performance  

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 15.47     $ 15.14     $ 15.09     $ 13.89     $ 15.91  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.84       0.84       0.87       0.87       0.85  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.96     0.36       0.05       1.20       (2.00
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.12     1.20       0.92       2.07       (1.15
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income2

    (0.87     (0.87     (0.87     (0.87     (0.87
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.48     $ 15.47     $ 15.14     $ 15.09     $ 13.89  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of year

  $ 15.27     $ 16.00     $ 13.44     $ 13.48     $ 12.47  
 

 

 

 
         
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3  

Based on net asset value

    (0.65 )%      8.40%       6.76%       16.06%       (7.56 )% 
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    1.30%       26.29%       6.09%       15.49%       (18.75 )% 
 

 

 

 
         
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders  

Total expenses

    2.16%       2.01% 4      1.76%       1.85%       1.83%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    2.16%       2.01% 4      1.76%       1.85%       1.83%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs5

    1.13%       1.45% 4,6      1.50% 6      1.56% 6      1.49% 6 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    5.72%       5.50%       5.65%       6.09%       5.41%  
 

 

 

 
         
Supplemental Data  

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year (000)

  $ 147,990     $ 157,965     $ 101,509     $ 101,163     $ 93,145  
 

 

 

 

VRDP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year (000)

  $ 52,000     $ 52,000     $ 34,200     $ 34,200     $ 34,200  
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VRDP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year

  $ 384,597     $ 403,780     $ 396,809     $ 395,798     $ 372,353  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)

  $ 50,028     $ 47,193     $ 29,682     $ 29,682     $ 34,096  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39%       17%       11%       22%       33%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1  

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2  

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

  3  

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  4  

Includes reorganization costs associated with the Trust’s reorganization in 2016. Without these costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and/or paid indirectly and total expenses after fees waived and/or paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs would have been 1.83%, 1.83% and 1.26%, respectively, for the year ended July 31, 2016.

 

  5  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VRDP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

  6  

The total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees, amortization of offering costs, liquidity and remarketing fees as follows:

 

    Year Ended July 31,  
     2016     2015     2014     2013  

Expense ratios

    1.38%       1.17%       1.19%       1.17%  
 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
64    ANNUAL REPORT    JULY 31, 2017   


Financial Highlights    BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (BNJ)

 

    Year Ended July 31,  
    2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  
         
Per Share Operating Performance  

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.41     $ 15.55     $ 15.61     $ 14.36     $ 16.17  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.79       0.86       0.86       0.88       0.88  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.97     0.90       (0.01     1.27       (1.75
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.18     1.76       0.85       2.15       (0.87
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income2

    (0.84     (0.90     (0.91     (0.90     (0.94
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.39     $ 16.41     $ 15.55     $ 15.61     $ 14.36  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of year

  $ 15.97     $ 16.79     $ 14.61     $ 14.68     $ 13.67  
 

 

 

 
         
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3  

Based on net asset value

    (0.91 )%      11.81%       5.79%       16.01%       (5.82 )% 
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    0.50%       21.76%       5.69%       14.60%       (17.95 )% 
 

 

 

 
         
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders  

Total expenses

    2.21%       1.81%       1.80%       1.89%       1.81%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    2.21%       1.81%       1.79%       1.89%       1.81%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs4

    1.16%       1.15%       1.15%       1.18%       1.13%  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    5.12%       5.45%       5.43%       5.96%       5.51%  
 

 

 

 
         
Supplemental Data  

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year (000)

  $ 118,019     $ 125,819     $ 119,171     $ 119,509     $ 109,950  
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year (000)

  $ 59,100     $ 59,100     $ 59,100     $ 59,100     $ 59,100  
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year

  $ 299,693     $ 312,891     $ 301,643     $ 302,215     $ 286,040  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)

  $ 20,550     $ 17,890     $ 17,301     $ 17,301     $ 17,302  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    6%       11%       12%       20%       9%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1  

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2  

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

  3  

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  4  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Financial Highlights    BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY)

 

    Year Ended July 31,  
    2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  
         
Per Share Operating Performance  

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 15.94     $ 14.97     $ 14.68     $ 13.47     $ 15.53  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.67       0.75       0.79       0.81       0.87  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.85     1.02       0.33       1.23       (2.06
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.18     1.77       1.12       2.04       (1.19
 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Shareholders from net investment income2

    (0.72     (0.80     (0.83     (0.83     (0.87
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.04     $ 15.94     $ 14.97     $ 14.68     $ 13.47  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of year

  $ 15.37     $ 16.71     $ 14.54     $ 13.79     $ 13.16  
 

 

 

 
         
Total Return Applicable to Common Shareholders3  

Based on net asset value

    (0.93 )%      12.13%       8.00%       15.98%       (8.18 )% 
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (3.43 )%      21.02%       11.67%       11.51%       (16.73 )% 
 

 

 

 
         
Ratios to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders  

Total expenses

    2.15%       1.75%       1.73%       1.82%       1.85%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly

    2.14%       1.75%       1.73%       1.82%       1.84%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs4

    1.12%       1.11%       1.12%       1.13%       1.14%  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income to Common Shareholders

    4.45%       4.89%       5.24%       5.89%       5.71%  
 

 

 

 
         
Supplemental Data  

Net assets applicable to Common Shareholders, end of year (000)

  $ 195,029     $ 206,414     $ 193,299     $ 189,548     $ 173,976  
 

 

 

 

VMTP Shares outstanding at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year (000)

  $ 94,500     $ 94,500     $ 94,500     $ 94,500     $ 94,500  
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage per VMTP Shares at $100,000 liquidation value, end of year

  $ 306,379     $ 318,428     $ 304,549     $ 300,580     $ 284,102  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of year (000)

  $ 32,047     $ 31,780     $ 28,961     $ 28,461     $ 31,620  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    16%       14%       11%       26%       23%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1  

Based on average Common Shares outstanding.

 

  2  

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

  3  

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions at actual reinvestment prices.

 

  4  

Interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs related to TOB Trusts and/or VMTP Shares. See Note 4 and Note 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Notes to Financial Statements     

 

1. Organization:

The following are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as closed-end management investment companies. BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust, BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust and BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust, are referred to herein collectively as the “Trusts”, or individually, a “Trust”:

 

Trust Name   Herein Referred to As    Organized    Diversification Classification

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust

  BFZ    Delaware    Diversified*

BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust

  BFO    Delaware    Non-diversified

BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust

  BTT    Delaware    Diversified*

BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust

  BBF    Delaware    Diversified*

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust

  BNJ    Delaware    Non-diversified

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust

  BNY    Delaware    Diversified*

 

  *   The Trust’s classification changed from non-diversified to diversified during the reporting period.

The Boards of Trustees of the Trusts are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board of Trustees” or the “Board,” and the trustees thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Trustees”. The Trusts determine and make available for publication the net asset value (“NAVs”) of their Common Shares on a daily basis.

The Trusts, together with certain other registered investment companies advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”) or its affiliates, are included in a complex of closed-end funds referred to as the Closed-End Complex.

Reorganization: The Board and shareholders of BBF and Board and shareholders of BlackRock Municipal Bond Investment Trust (“BIE”) approved the reorganization of the BIE into BBF. As a result, BBF acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed substantially all of the liabilities of BIE in exchange for an equal aggregate value of newly-issued Common Shares and Preferred Shares of BBF.

Each BIE Common Shareholder of received Common Shares of BBF in an amount equal to the aggregate net asset value of such Common Shares, as determined at the close of business on May 13, 2016, less the cost of BIE’s of reorganization. Cash was distributed for any fractional Common Shares.

Each BIE VRDP Shareholder received on a one-for-one basis one newly issued VRDP Share of BBF, par value $0.001 per share and with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, in exchange for each BIE VRDP Share held by such BIE VRDP Shareholder.

The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of Common Shares and VRDP Shares of BBF in the following amounts and at the following conversion ratios:

 

Target Fund   Shares Prior to
Reorganization
   Conversion Ratio    Shares of BBF

BIE Common Shares

  3,338,684    1.04878969    3,501,574

BIE VRDP Shares

  178    1    178

BIE’s common net assets and composition of common net assets on May 13, 2016, the valuation date of the reorganization, were as follows:

 

     BIE  

Net assets Applicable to Common Shares

  $ 53,855,412  

Paid-in-capital

  $ 46,862,621  

Undistributed net investment income

  $ 270,481  

Accumulated net realized loss

  $ (3,094,350

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

  $ 9,816,660  

For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by BBF were recorded at fair value. However, the cost basis of the investments being received from BIE were carried forward to align ongoing reporting of BBF’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

The net assets applicable to Common Shareholders of BBF before the acquisition were $103,135,598. The aggregate net assets of BBF immediately after the acquisition amounted to $156,991,010. BIE’s fair value and cost of investments prior to the reorganization were as follows:

 

Target Fund  

Fair Value of

Investments and

Derivative

Financial

Instruments

    

Cost of

Investments

     TOB Trust Certificates      Preferred Shares
Value
 

BIE

  $ 86,823,654      $ 77,006,994      $ 16,235,808      $ 17,800,000  

The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds managed by the Manager with the same or substantially similar (but not identical) investment objectives, investment policies, strategies, risks and restrictions. The reorganization was a tax-free event and was effective on May 16, 2016.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

In connection with the reorganizations, BBF investment advisory fee was reduced by 3 basis points, from 0.60% of BBF’s average weekly managed assets to 0.57% of BBF’s average weekly net assets as defined in Note 6.

Assuming the acquisition had been completed on August 1, 2015, the beginning of the fiscal reporting period of BBF, the pro forma results of operations for the year ended July 31, 2016, are as follows:

 

 

Net investment income: $8,410,064

 

 

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments: $3,935,649

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations: $12,345,713

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of BBF that have been included in BBF’s Statement of Operations since May 16, 2016.

Reorganization costs incurred in connection with the reorganization were expensed by BBF.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Trust is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the “trade dates”). Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized on an accrual basis.

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases where a Trust enters into certain investments (e.g., futures contracts) or certain borrowings (e.g., TOB Trust transactions) that would be treated as “senior securities” for 1940 Act purposes, a Trust may segregate or designate on its books and records cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to the amount of its future obligations under such investments or borrowings. Doing so allows the investment or borrowing to be excluded from treatment as a “senior security.” Furthermore, if required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Trusts may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments or obligations.

Distributions: Distributions from net investment income are declared monthly and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend date and made at least annually. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions to Preferred Shareholders are accrued and determined as described in Note 10.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Under the Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by each Trust’s Board, the independent Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) may defer a portion of their annual complex-wide compensation. Deferred amounts earn an approximate return as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in common shares of certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds selected by the Independent Trustees. This has the same economic effect for the Independent Trustees as if the Independent Trustees had invested the deferred amounts directly in certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds.

The Plan is not funded and obligations thereunder represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Trust, if applicable. Deferred compensation liabilities are included in the officer’s and trustees’ fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will remain as a liability of the Trusts until such amounts are distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Recent Accounting Standards: In November 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update “Restricted Cash” which will require entities to include the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents in the beginning and ending cash balances in the Statements of Cash Flows. The guidance will be applied retrospectively and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Management is evaluating the impact, if any, of this guidance on the Trusts’ presentation in the Statements of Cash Flows.

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update “Premium Amortization of Purchased Callable Debt Securities” which amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities. Under the new guidance, the premium amortization of purchased callable debt securities that have explicit, non-contingent call features and are callable at fixed prices will be amortized to the earliest call date. The guidance will be applied on a modified retrospective basis and is effective for fiscal years, and their interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance to the Trusts.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

SEC Reporting Modernization: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms and amended other rules to enhance the reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. As part of these changes, the SEC amended Regulation S-X to standardize and enhance disclosures in investment company financial statements. The compliance date for implementing the new or amended rules is August 1, 2017.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, a Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. A Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against a Trust, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

Other: Expenses directly related to a Trust are charged to that Trust. Other operating expenses shared by several funds, including other funds managed by the Manager, are prorated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods.

Through May 31, 2016, the Trusts had an arrangement with their custodian whereby credits were earned on uninvested cash balances, which could be used to reduce custody fees and/or overdraft charges. Credits previously earned have been utilized until December 31, 2016. Under current arrangements effective June 1, 2016, the Trusts no longer earn credits on uninvested cash, and may incur charges on uninvested cash balances and overdrafts, subject to certain conditions.

3. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements:

Investment Valuation Policies: The Trusts’ investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price the Trusts would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Trusts determine the fair values of their financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by each Trust. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Trust’s assets and liabilities:

 

 

Municipal investments (including commitments to purchase such investments on a “when-issued” basis) are valued on the basis of prices provided by dealers or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments and information with respect to various relationships between investments.

 

 

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds are valued at NAV each business day.

 

 

Futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price.

If events (e.g., a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investments, or in the event that the application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include Market approach, Income approach and Cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Trust might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:

 

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Trust has the ability to access

 

 

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market–corroborated inputs)

 

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including each Trust’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds. There may not be a secondary market, and/or there are a limited number of investors. Level 3 investments may also be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, with the amount of such discount estimated by the Global Valuation Committee in the absence of market information.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the hierarchy. In accordance with each Trust’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investments and derivative financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

4. Securities and Other Investments:

Zero-Coupon Bonds: Zero-coupon bonds are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. These bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than other debt obligations of similar maturity which provide for regular interest payments.

Forward Commitments and When-Issued Delayed Delivery Securities: Certain Trusts may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. A Trust may purchase securities under such conditions with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, a Trust may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, a Trust is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, a Trust assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. In the event of default by the counterparty, a Trust’s maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions.

Municipal Bonds Transferred to TOB Trusts: Certain Trusts leverage their assets through the use of “TOB Trust” transactions. The Trusts transfer municipal bonds into a special purpose trust (a “TOB Trust”). A TOB Trust issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate interests (“TOB Trust Certificates”), which are sold to third party investors, and residual inverse floating rate interests (“TOB Residuals”), which are issued to the participating funds that contributed the municipal bonds to the TOB Trust. The TOB Trust Certificates have interest rates that reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender such certificates to the TOB Trust for redemption at par and any accrued interest at each reset date. The TOB Residuals held by a Trust provide the Trust with the right to cause the holders of a proportional share of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates to the TOB Trust at par plus accrued interest. The Trusts may withdraw a corresponding share of the municipal bonds from the TOB Trust. Other funds managed by the investment adviser may also contribute municipal bonds to a TOB Trust into which a Trust has contributed bonds. If multiple BlackRock-advised funds participate in the same TOB Trust, the economic rights and obligations under the TOB Residuals will be shared among the funds ratably in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust.

TOB Trusts are supported by a liquidity facility provided by a third party bank or other financial institution (the “Liquidity Provider”) that allows the holders of the TOB Trust Certificates to tender their certificates in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day. The tendered TOB Trust Certificates are remarketed by a Remarketing Agent. In the event of a failed remarketing, the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered TOB Trust Certificates. Any loans made by the Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased TOB Trust Certificates held by the TOB Trust and will be subject to an increased interest rate based on number of days the loan is outstanding.

The TOB Trust may be collapsed without the consent of a Trust, upon the occurrence of a termination event as defined in the TOB Trust agreement. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, a TOB Trust would be liquidated with the proceeds applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee of the TOB Trust, the Remarketing Agent and the Liquidity Provider. Upon certain termination events, TOB Trust Certificates holders will be paid before the TOB Residuals holders (i.e., the Trusts) whereas in other termination events, TOB Trust Certificates holders and TOB Residuals holders will be paid pro rata.

While a Trust’s investment policies and restrictions expressly permit investments in inverse floating rate securities, such as TOB Residuals, they restrict the ability of a Trust to borrow money for purposes of making investments. Each Trust’s transfer of the municipal bonds to a TOB Trust is considered a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. The cash received by the TOB Trust from the sale of the TOB Trust Certificates, less certain transaction expenses, is paid to a Trust. A Trust typically invests the cash received in additional municipal bonds.

Accounting for TOB Trusts: The municipal bonds deposited into a TOB Trust are presented in a Trust’s Schedule of Investments and the TOB Trust Certificates are shown in Other Liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any loans drawn by the TOB Trust pursuant to the liquidity facility to purchase tendered TOB Trust Certificates are shown as Loan for TOB Trust Certificates. The carrying amount of a Trust’s payable to the holder of the TOB Trust Certificates, as reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as TOB Trust Certificates, approximates its fair value.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, from the underlying municipal bonds is recorded by a Trust on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the TOB Trust transaction and other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee, liquidity and other services to a TOB Trust are shown as interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. Fees paid upon creation of the TOB Trust are recorded as debt issuance costs and are amortized to interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations to the expected maturity of the TOB Trust. In connection with the restructurings of the TOB Trusts to non-bank sponsored TOB Trusts, a Trust incurred non-recurring, legal and restructuring fees, which are recorded as interest expense, fees and amortization of deferred offering costs in the Statements of Operations.

For the year ended July 31, 2017, the following table is a summary of each Trust’s TOB Trusts:

 

    

Underlying
Municipal Bonds

Transferred to

TOB Trusts1

    

Liability for

TOB Trust

Certificates2

    

Range of

Interest Rates
on TOB Trust
Certificates at
Period End

    

Average TOB

Trust

Certificates

Outstanding

     Daily Weighted
Average Rate
of Interest and
Other Expenses
on TOB Trusts
 

BFZ

  $ 366,100,176      $ 169,863,032        0.83% - 1.02%      $ 180,343,201        1.37%  

BTT

  $ 389,902,978      $ 184,114,916        0.85% - 0.89%      $ 184,114,916        1.75%  

BBF

  $ 90,579,824      $ 50,027,598        0.84% - 1.09%      $ 49,434,309        1.38%  

BNJ

  $ 36,832,032      $ 20,549,909        0.82% - 1.09%      $ 18,035,663        1.51%  

BNY

  $ 58,637,826      $ 32,047,199        0.84% - 0.97%      $ 32,206,794        1.37%  

 

  1   

The municipal bonds transferred to a TOB Trust are generally high grade municipal bonds. In certain cases, when municipal bonds transferred are lower grade municipal bonds, the TOB Trust transaction may include a credit enhancement feature that provides for the timely payment of principal and interest on the bonds to the TOB Trust by a credit enhancement provider in the event of default of the municipal bond. The TOB Trust would be responsible for the payment of the credit enhancement fee and the Trusts, as TOB Residuals holders, would be responsible for reimbursement of any payments of principal and interest made by the credit enhancement provider. The maximum potential amounts owed by the Trusts, for such reimbursements, as applicable, are included in the maximum potential amounts disclosed for recourse TOB Trusts.

 

  2   

TOB Trusts may be structured on a non-recourse or recourse basis. When a Trust invests in TOB Trusts on a non-recourse basis, the Liquidity Provider may be required to make a payment under the liquidity facility to allow the TOB Trust to repurchase TOB Trust Certificates. The Liquidity Provider will be reimbursed from the liquidation of bonds held in the TOB Trust. If a Trust invests in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, a Trust enters into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where a Trust is required to reimburse the Liquidity Provider for any shortfall between the amount paid by the Liquidity Provider and proceeds received from liquidation of municipal bonds held in the TOB Trust (the “Liquidation Shortfall”). As a result, if a Trust invests in a recourse TOB Trust, a Trust will bear the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall. If multiple funds participate in any such TOB Trust, these losses will be shared ratably, including the maximum potential amounts owed by a Trust at July 31, 2017, in proportion to their participation in the TOB Trust. The recourse TOB Trusts are identified in the Schedules of Investments including the maximum potential amounts owed by a Trust at July 31, 2017.

For the year ended July 31, 2017, the following table is a summary of each Trust’s Loan for TOB Trust Certificates:

 

     Loans
Outstanding at
Period End
     Range of Interest
Rates on Loans
at Period End
     Average
Loans
Outstanding
     Daily Weighted
Average Rate
of Interest and
Other Expenses
on Loans
 

BFZ

                $ 604,571        0.82

BBF

                $ 19,171        0.78

BNY

                $ 541,516        0.85

5. Derivative Financial Instruments:

The Trusts engage in various portfolio investment strategies using derivative contracts both to increase the returns of the Trusts and/or to manage their exposure to certain risks such as credit risk, equity risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk or other risks (e.g., inflation risk). Derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure are included in the Schedules of Investments. These contracts may be transacted on an exchange.

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk), changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are agreements between the Trusts and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Trusts are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited, if any, is shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Trusts agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed,

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

6. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is the largest stockholder and an affiliate of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) for 1940 Act purposes.

Investment Advisory: Each Trust entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Manager, the Trusts’ investment adviser, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, to provide investment advisory services. The Manager is responsible for the management of each Trust’s portfolio and provides the personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Trust.

For such services, each Trust, except BTT, pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to the following percentages of the average weekly value of each Trust’s managed assets:

 

     BFZ      BFO      BBF      BNJ      BNY  

Investment advisory fees

    0.58%        0.50%        0.57%        0.60%        0.60%  

For such services, BTT pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to 0.40% of the average daily value of the Trust’s managed assets.

For purposes of calculating these fees, “managed assets” mean the total assets of the Trust minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (other than the aggregate indebtedness constituting financial leverage).

Waivers: With respect to each Trust, the Manager voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Trust pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds (the “affiliated money market fund waiver”). These amounts are included in fees waived by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2017, the amounts waived were as follows:

 

     BFZ      BFO      BTT      BBF      BNJ      BNY  

Amounts waived

  $ 1,417      $ 1,003      $ 62,291      $ 363      $ 749      $ 2,028  

Effective September 1, 2016, the Manager voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fee with respect to any portion of each Trust’s assets invested in affiliated equity and fixed-income mutual funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds that have a contractual management fee. Prior to September 1, 2016, the Manager did not waive such fees. Effective December 2, 2016, the waiver became contractual through June 30, 2018. The agreement can be renewed for annual periods thereafter, and may be terminated on 90 days’ notice, each subject to approval by a majority of the Trusts’ Independent Trustees. For the year ended July 31, 2017, there were no such fees waived by the Manager.

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trusts are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Trusts reimburse the Manager for a portion of the compensation paid to the Trusts’ Chief Compliance Officer, which is included in Officer and Trustees in the Statements of Operations.

7. Purchases and Sales:

For the year ended July 31, 2017, purchases and sales of investments and excluding short-term securities, were as follows:

 

     BFZ      BFO      BTT      BBF      BNJ      BNY  

Purchases

  $ 314,386,642             $ 842,812,856      $ 101,603,822      $ 18,821,147      $ 53,260,038  

Sales

  $ 317,692,212      $ 1,791,306      $ 824,300,493      $ 97,300,341      $ 11,141,138      $ 51,714,012  

8. Income Tax Information:

It is each Trust’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Each Trust files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on each Trust’s U.S. federal tax returns generally remains open for each of the four years ended July 31, 2017. The statutes of limitations on each Trust’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Trusts as of July 31, 2017, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Trusts’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share. As of period end, the following permanent differences attributable to the amortization

 

                
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methods on fixed income securities, non-deductible expenses, the expiration of capital loss carryforwards, the sale of bonds received from tender option bond trusts and the retention of tax-exempt income were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

     BFZ      BFO      BTT      BBF      BNY  

Paid-in capital

         $ (205,104    $ (31,270    $ (156,661    $ (2,408,109

Undistributed net investment income

  $ (208,563    $ (182,786    $ (177,477    $ (47,871    $ (1,157

Accumulated net realized loss

    $ 208,563      $ 387,890      $ 208,747      $ 204,532      $ 2,409,266  

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

             BFZ      BFO      BTT      BBF      BNJ      BNY  

Tax-exempt  income1

    7/31/2017      $ 27,289,661      $ 2,313,845      $ 77,303,688      $ 9,707,999      $ 7,367,061      $ 10,868,814  
    7/31/2016        29,134,487        2,110,271        73,709,829        6,678,688        7,454,253        11,289,934  

Ordinary income2

    7/31/2017        742               8,726               23,183        2,342  
    7/31/2016        6,483               112,218               40,113        2,355  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

    7/31/2017      $ 27,290,403      $ 2,313,845      $ 77,312,414      $ 9,707,999      $ 7,390,244      $ 10,871,156  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
    7/31/2016      $ 29,140,970      $ 2,110,271      $ 73,822,047      $ 6,678,688      $ 7,494,366      $ 11,292,289  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  1   

The Trusts designate these amounts paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2017, as exempt-interest dividends.

 

  2   

Ordinary income consists primarily of taxable income recognized from market discount. Additionally, all ordinary income distributions are comprised of interest related dividends for non-U.S. residents and are eligible for exemption from U.S. withholding tax for nonresident aliens and foreign corporations.

As of period end, the tax components of accumulated net earnings were as follows:

 

     BFZ      BFO      BTT      BBF      BNJ      BNY  

Undistributed tax-exempt income

         $ 1,769,079      $ 1,672,538             $ 376,825      $ 882,482  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 905               31,175      $ 5,344        19,223        28,402  

Capital loss carryforwards

    (1,442,647      (882,309      (31,050,310      (11,354,444      (1,904,575      (7,735,635

Net unrealized gains3

    43,783,810        2,168,399        37,998,311        17,626,667        10,582,419        20,391,944  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ 42,342,068      $ 3,055,169      $ 8,651,714      $ 6,277,567      $ 9,073,892      $ 13,567,193  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  3   

The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized gains were attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, amortization and accretion methods of premiums and discounts on fixed income securities, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the treatment of residual interests in tender option bond trusts and the deferral of compensation to Trustees.

As of July 31, 2017, the Trusts had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates as follows:

 

Expires July 31,   BFZ      BFO      BTT      BBF      BNJ      BNY  

No expiration date4

         $ 820,209      $ 31,050,310      $ 3,775,937      $ 1,034,744      $ 4,272,129  

2018

  $ 1,442,647        62,100               6,927,043        842,367        1,480,575  

2019

                         651,464        27,464        1,982,931  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,442,647      $ 882,309      $ 31,050,310      $ 11,354,444      $ 1,904,575      $ 7,735,635  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  4  

Must be utilized prior to losses subject to expiration.

During the year ended July 31, 2017, the Trusts listed below utilized the following amounts of their respective capital loss carryforward:

 

BFZ

  $ 1,661,565  

BTT

  $ 9,242,479  

BBF

  $ 1,488,933  

BNJ

  $ 1,016,635  

BNY

  $ 1,630,321  

As of July 31, 2017, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

     BFZ      BFO      BTT      BBF      BNJ      BNY  

Tax cost

  $ 614,332,022      $ 80,725,670      $ 2,424,422,158      $ 181,940,573      $ 171,723,764      $ 268,213,900  
 

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation

  $ 45,762,852      $ 2,968,268      $ 73,311,937      $ 18,333,385      $ 13,013,503      $ 21,742,656  

Gross unrealized depreciation

    (1,661,060      (789,981      (35,313,626      (575,269      (2,410,712      (1,319,575
 

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 44,101,792      $ 2,178,287      $ 37,998,311      $ 17,758,116      $ 10,602,791      $ 20,423,081  
 

 

 

 

9. Principal Risk:

Many municipalities insure repayment of their bonds, which may reduce the potential for loss due to credit risk. The market value of these bonds may fluctuate for other reasons, including market perception of the value of such insurance, and there is no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligation.

 

 

                
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Inventories of municipal bonds held by brokers and dealers may decrease, which would lessen their ability to make a market in these securities. Such a reduction in market making capacity could potentially decrease a Trust’s ability to buy or sell bonds. As a result, a Trust may sell a security at a lower price, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative impact on performance. If a Trust needed to sell large blocks of bonds, those sales could further reduce the bonds’ prices and impact performance.

In the normal course of business, certain Trusts invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer to meet all its obligations, including the ability to pay principal and interest when due (issuer credit risk). The value of securities may also be affected by one or all of the following: (i) general economy; (ii) overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; and (iv) currency, interest rate and price fluctuations.

Each Trust may be exposed to prepayment risk, which is the risk that borrowers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled during periods of declining interest rates, which would force each Trust to reinvest in lower yielding securities. Each Trust may also be exposed to reinvestment risk, which is the risk that income from each Trust’s portfolio will decline if each Trust invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called fixed-income securities at market interest rates that are below each Trust portfolio’s current earnings rate.

The Trusts may hold a significant amount of bonds subject to calls by the issuers at defined dates and prices. When bonds are called by issuers and the Trusts reinvest the proceeds received, such investments may be in securities with lower yields than the bonds originally held, and correspondingly, could adversely impact the yield and total return performance of a Trust.

There is no assurance that BFO will achieve its investment objective and BFO may return less than $15.00 per share. As BFO approaches its scheduled termination date, it is expected that the maturity of the BFO’s portfolio securities will shorten, which is likely to reduce BFO’s income and distributions to shareholders.

There is no assurance that BTT will achieve its investment objective and BTT may return less than $25.00 per share. As BTT approaches its scheduled termination date, it is expected that the maturity of the BTT’s portfolio securities will shorten, which is likely to reduce BTT’s income and distributions to shareholders.

A Trust structures and “sponsors” the TOB Trusts in which it holds TOB Residuals and has certain duties and responsibilities, which may give rise to certain additional risks including, but not limited to, compliance, securities law and operational risks.

Should short-term interest rates rise, the Trusts’ investments in TOB Trusts may adversely affect the Trusts’ net investment income and dividends to Common Shareholders. Also, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into the TOB Trust may adversely affect the Trusts’ NAVs per share.

The SEC and various federal banking and housing agencies have adopted credit risk retention rules for securitizations (the “Risk Retention Rules”). The Risk Retention Rules would require the sponsor of a TOB Trust to retain at least 5% of the credit risk of the underlying assets supporting the TOB Trust’s municipal bonds. The Risk Retention Rules may adversely affect the Trusts’ ability to engage in TOB Trust transactions or increase the costs of such transactions in certain circumstances.

TOB Trusts constitute an important component of the municipal bond market. Any modifications or changes to rules governing TOB Trusts may adversely impact the municipal market and the Trust, including through reduced demand for and liquidity of municipal bonds and increased financing costs for municipal issuers. The ultimate impact of any potential modifications on the TOB Trust market and the overall municipal market is not yet certain.

Counterparty Credit Risk: Similar to issuer credit risk, the Trusts may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions. The Trusts manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Trusts to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Trusts’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Trusts.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Trusts since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Trust does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount

 

                
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of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Trusts.

Concentration Risk: BFZ, BFO, BNJ and BNY invest a substantial amount of their assets in issuers located in a single state or limited number of states. This may subject each Trust to the risk that economic, political or social issues impacting a particular state or group of states could have an adverse and disproportionate impact on the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Trusts’ respective portfolios. Investment percentages in specific states or U.S. territories are presented in the Schedules of Investments.

As of period end, BFZ and BFO invested a significant portion of their assets in securities in the county, city, special district and school district sector. BTT and BNJ invested a significant portion of its assets in securities in the transportation sector. Changes in economic conditions affecting such sectors would have a greater impact on the Trusts and could affect the value, income and/or liquidity of positions in such securities.

The Trusts invest a significant portion of their assets in fixed-income securities and/or use derivatives tied to the fixed-income markets. Changes in market interest rates or economic conditions may affect the value and/or liquidity of such investments. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Trusts may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates.

10. Capital Share Transactions:

Each Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. The par value of each Trust’s Common Shares is $0.001. The par value of each Trust’s Preferred Shares outstanding is $0.001. The Board is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued Common Shares to Preferred Shares without approval of Common Shareholders.

Common Shares

For the years shown, shares issued and outstanding increased by the following amounts as a result of dividend reinvestment:

 

Year Ended July 31,   BFZ      BBF      BNJ      BNY  

2017

    10,394        10,545        5,281        15,306  

2016

    18,396        2,331        4,172        33,994  

For the years ended July 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016, shares issued and outstanding remained constant for BFO and BTT.

Preferred Shares

Each Trust’s Preferred Shares rank prior to the Trust’s Common Shares as to the payment of dividends by the Trust and distribution of assets upon dissolution or liquidation of a Trust. The 1940 Act prohibits the declaration of any dividend on a Trust’s Common Shares or the repurchase of a Trust’s Common Shares if a Trust fails to maintain asset coverage of at least 200% of the liquidation preference of the Trust’s outstanding Preferred Shares. In addition, pursuant to the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments, a Trust is restricted from declaring and paying dividends on classes of shares ranking junior to or on parity with the Trust’s Preferred Shares or repurchasing such shares if a Trust fails to declare and pay dividends on the Preferred Shares, redeem any Preferred Shares required to be redeemed under the Preferred Shares’ governing instruments or comply with the basic maintenance amount requirement of the ratings agencies rating the Preferred Shares.

The holders of Preferred Shares have voting rights equal to the voting rights of the holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) and will vote together with holders of Common Shares (one vote per share) as a single class on certain matters. However, the holders of Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to elect two Trustees to the Board of each Trust. The holders of Preferred Shares are also entitled to elect the full Board of Directors if dividends on the Preferred Shares are not paid for a period of two years. The holders of Preferred Shares are also generally entitled to a separate class vote to amend the Preferred Share governing documents. In addition, the 1940 Act requires the approval of the holders of a majority of any outstanding Preferred Shares, voting as a separate class, to (a) adopt any plan of reorganization that would adversely affect the Preferred Shares, (b) change a Trust’s sub-classification as a closed-end investment company or change its fundamental investment restrictions or (c) change its business so as to cease to be an investment company.

VRDP Shares

BBF has issued Series W-7 VRDP Shares, $100,000 liquidation preference per share, in a privately negotiated offering. The VRDP Shares were offered to qualified institutional buyers as defined pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”). The VRDP Shares include a liquidity feature are currently in a special rate period, each as described below.

As of period end, the VRDP Shares outstanding of BBF were as follows:

 

    

Issue

Date

    

Shares

Issued

     Aggregate
Principal
    

Maturity

Date

 

BBF

    9/15/11        342      $ 34,200,000        10/01/41  
      5/16/16        178      $ 17,800,000        10/01/41  

 

                
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Redemption Terms: BBF is required to redeem its VRDP Shares on the maturity date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. Six months prior to the maturity date, BBF is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Trust’s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, BBF is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VRDP Shares if it fails to comply with certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.

Subject to certain conditions, the VRDP Shares may also be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of BBF. The redemption price per VRDP Share is equal to the liquidation preference per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends.

Liquidity Feature: BBF entered into a fee agreement with the liquidity provider that requires a per annum liquidity fee payable to the liquidity provider. These fees, if applicable, are shown as liquidity fees in the Statements of Operations.

The fee agreement between BBF and the liquidity provider was scheduled to expire on December 4, 2015. BBF renewed the fee agreement which is scheduled to expire on October 22, 2018 unless renewed or terminated in advance.

In the event the fee agreement is not renewed or is terminated in advance, and BBF does not enter into a fee agreement with an alternate liquidity provider, the VRDP Shares will be subject to mandatory purchase by the liquidity provider prior to the termination of the fee agreement. In the event of such mandatory purchase, BBF is required to redeem the VRDP Shares six months after the purchase date. Immediately after such mandatory purchase, BBF is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with its custodian to fund the redemption. There is no assurance BBF will replace such redeemed VRDP Shares with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage.

Remarketing: BBF may incur remarketing fees of 0.10% on the aggregate principal amount of all the Trust’s VRDP Shares, which, if any, are included in remarketing fees on Preferred Shares in the Statements of Operations. During any special rate period (as described below), BBF may incur no remarketing fees.

Dividends: Dividends on the VRDP Shares are payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly by the remarketing agent. Such dividend rates are generally based upon a spread over a base rate and cannot exceed a maximum rate. In the event of a failed remarketing, the dividend rate of the VRDP Shares will be reset to a maximum rate. The maximum rate is determined based on, among other things, the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VRDP Shares and the length of time that the VRDP Shares fail to be remarketed. At the date of issuance, the VRDP Shares were assigned long-term ratings of Aaa from Moody’s and AAA from Fitch. Subsequent to the issuance of the VRDP Shares, Moody’s completed a review of its methodology for rating securities issued by registered closed-end funds. As of period end, the VRDP Shares were assigned a long-term rating of Aa1 from Moody’s under its new ratings methodology. The VRDP Shares continue to be assigned a long-term rating of AAA from Fitch.

For the year ended July 31, 2017, the annualized dividend rate for BBF’s VRDP Shares was 1.61%.

Ratings: The short-term ratings on the VRDP Shares are directly related to the short-term ratings of the liquidity provider for such VRDP Shares. Changes in the credit quality of the liquidity provider could cause a change in the short-term credit ratings of the VRDP Shares as rated by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P. A change in the short-term credit rating of the liquidity provider or the VRDP Shares may adversely affect the dividend rate paid on such shares, although the dividend rate paid on the VRDP Shares is not directly based upon either short-term rating. The liquidity provider may be terminated prior to the scheduled termination date if the liquidity provider fails to maintain short-term debt ratings in one of the two highest rating categories.

Special Rate Period: On October 22, 2015, BBF commenced a three-year term ending April 18, 2018 (the “special rate period”), with respect to the VRDP Shares. The implementation of the special rate period resulted in a mandatory tender of the VRDP Shares prior to the commencement of the special rate period. The mandatory tender event was not the result of a failed remarketing. The short-term ratings on the VRDP Shares for BBF were withdrawn by Moody’s, Fitch and/or S&P at the commencement of the special rate period. Prior to April 18, 2018, the holder of the VRDP Shares and BBF may mutually agree to extend the special rate period. If the special rate period is not extended, the VRDP Shares will revert to remarketable securities upon the termination of the special rate period and will be remarketed and available for purchase by qualified institutional investors.

During the special rate period, the liquidity and fee agreements will remain in effect and the VRDP Shares will remain subject to mandatory redemption by BBF on the maturity date. The VRDP Shares will not be remarketed or subject to optional or mandatory tender events during the special rate period. During the special rate period, BBF is required to comply with the same asset coverage, basic maintenance amount and leverage requirements for the VRDP Shares as is required when the VRDP Shares are not in a special rate period. BBF will not pay any fees to the liquidity provider and remarketing agent during the special rate period. BBF will also pay dividends monthly based on the sum of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) Municipal Swap Index rate and a percentage per annum based on the long-term ratings assigned to the VRDP Shares.

If BBF redeems the VRDP Shares prior to the end of the special rate period and the VRDP Shares have long-term ratings above A1/A+ and its equivalent by all ratings agencies then rating the VRDP Shares, then such redemption may be subject to a redemption premium payable to the holder of the VRDP Shares based on the time remaining in the special rate period, subject to certain exceptions for redemptions that are required to comply with minimum asset coverage requirements.

For the year ended July 31, 2017, VRDP Shares issued and outstanding of BBF remained constant.

 

                
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VMTP Shares

BFZ, BNJ and BNY (collectively, the “VMTP Trusts”) have issued Series W-7 VMTP Shares, $100,000 liquidation preference per share, in a privately negotiated offerings and sale of VMTP Shares exempt from registration under the Securities Act. The VMTP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer, and VMTP Trusts may also be required to register the VMTP Shares for sale under the Securities Act under certain circumstances. In addition, amendments to the VMTP governing documents generally require the consent of the holders of VMTP Shares.

As of period end, the VMTP Shares outstanding of each Trust were as follows:

 

     Issue Date      Shares Issued      Aggregate Principal     

Term

Redemption Date

 

BFZ

    3/22/12        1,713      $ 171,300,000        3/30/19  

BNJ

    3/22/12        591      $ 59,100,000        3/30/19  

BNY

    3/22/12        945      $ 94,500,000        3/30/19  

Redemption Terms: Each VMTP Trust is required to redeem its VMTP Shares on the term redemption date, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased or unless extended. There is no assurance that the term of a Trust’s VMTP Shares will be extended further or that a Trust’s VMTP Shares will be replaced with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage upon the redemption or repurchase of the VMTP Shares. Six months prior to the term redemption date, each VMTP Trust is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the Trust’s custodian to fund the redemption. In addition, each VMTP Trust is required to redeem certain of its outstanding VMTP Shares if it fails to comply with certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.

Subject to certain conditions, a Trust’s VMTP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the Trust. The redemption price per VMTP Share is equal to the liquidation preference per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends and applicable redemption premium. If the Trusts redeem the VMTP Shares prior to the term redemption date and the VMTP Shares have long-term ratings above A1/A+ or its equivalent by the ratings agencies then rating the VMTP Shares, then such redemption may be subject to a prescribed redemption premium (up to 3% of the liquidation preference) payable to the holder of the VMTP Shares based on the time remaining until the term redemption date, subject to certain exceptions for redemptions that are required to comply with minimum asset coverage requirements.

Dividends: Dividends on the VMTP Shares are declared daily and payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly at a fixed rate spread to the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index. The fixed spread is determined based on the long-term preferred share rating assigned to the VMTP Shares by the ratings agencies then rating the VMTP Shares. At the date of issuance, the VMTP Shares were assigned long-term ratings of Aaa from Moody’s and AAA from Fitch. Subsequent to the issuance of the VMTP Shares, Moody’s completed a review of its methodology for rating securities issued by registered closed-end funds. As of period end, the VMTP Shares were assigned a long-term rating of Aa2 from Moody’s under its new rating methodology. The VMTP Shares continue to be assigned a long-term rating of AAA from Fitch. The dividend rate on the VMTP Shares is subject to a step-up spread if the Trusts fail to comply with certain provisions, including, among other things, the timely payment of dividends, redemptions or gross-up payments, and complying with certain asset coverage and leverage requirements.

For the year ended July 31, 2017, the average annualized dividend rates for the VMTP Shares were as follows:

 

     BFZ      BNJ      BNY  

Rates

    1.63%        1.63%        1.63%  

For the year ended July 31, 2017, VMTP Shares issued and outstanding of BFZ, BNJ and BNY remained constant.

RVMTP Shares

BTT has issued Series W-7 RVMTP Shares, $5,000,000 liquidation preference per share, in a privately negotiated offering and sale of RVMTP Shares exempt from registration under the Securities Act. The RVMTP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer outside of a remarketing. Amendments to the RVMTP governing documents generally require the consent of the holders of RVMTP Shares.

As of period end, the RVMTP Shares outstanding of BTT were as follows:

 

     Issue Date      Shares Issued      Aggregate Principal     

Term

Redemption Date

 

BTT

    1/10/13        50      $ 250,000,000        12/31/30  
    1/30/13        50      $ 250,000,000        12/31/30  
      2/20/13        50      $ 250,000,000        12/31/30  

Redemption Terms: BTT is required to redeem its RVMTP Shares on the term redemption date or within six months of an unsuccessful remarketing, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. There is no assurance that BTT’s RVMTP Shares will be replaced with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage upon the redemption or repurchase of the RVMTP Shares. In addition, BTT is required to redeem certain of its outstanding RVMTP Shares if it fails to comply with certain asset coverage, basic maintenance amount or leverage requirements.

 

 

                
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Subject to certain conditions, BTT’s RVMTP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of BTT. The redemption price per RVMTP Share is equal to the liquidation preference per share plus any outstanding unpaid dividends. The RVMTP Shares are subject to certain restrictions on transfer outside of a remarketing. The RVMTP Shares are subject to remarketing upon 90 days’ notice by holders of the RVMTP Shares and 30 days’ notice by BTT. Each remarketing must be at least six months apart from the last remarketing. A holder of RVMTP Shares may submit notice of remarketing only if such holder requests a remarketing of at least the lesser of (i) $100,000,000 of RVMTP Shares or (ii) all of the RVMTP Shares held by such holder.

Dividends: Dividends on the RVMTP Shares are declared daily and payable monthly at a variable rate set weekly at a fixed rate spread to the SIFMA Municipal Swap Index. The initial fixed rate spread was agreed upon by the initial purchaser and BTT on the initial date of issuance for the RVMTP Shares. The initial fixed rate spread may be adjusted at each remarketing or upon the agreement of BTT and all of the holders of the RVMTP Shares. In the event that all of the RVMTP Shares submitted for remarketing are not successfully remarketed, a failed remarketing would occur, and all holders would retain their RVMTP Shares. In the event of a failed remarketing, the fixed rate spread would be set at the fixed rate spread applicable to such failed remarketing. BTT has the right to reject any fixed spread determined at a remarketing, and such rejection would result in a failed remarketing and the fixed rate spread would be set at the fixed rate spread applicable to such failed remarketing. The fixed rate spread applicable due to a failed remarketing depends on whether the remarketing was pursuant to a mandatory or non-mandatory tender. In the case of a failed remarketing following a mandatory tender, the failed remarketing spread would be the sum of the last applicable spread in effect immediately prior to the failed remarketing date for such failed remarketing plus 0.75%. In the case of a failed remarketing not associated with a mandatory tender, the failed remarketing spread would be the sum of the last applicable spread in effect immediately prior to the failed remarketing date for such failed remarketing plus 0.25%.

For the year ended July 31, 2017, the average annualized dividend rate for BTT’s RVMTP Shares was 1.36%.

Remarketing: In the event of a failed remarketing that is not subsequently cured, BTT will be required to redeem the RVMTP Shares subject to such failed remarketing on a date that is approximately six months from the remarketing date for such failed remarketing, provided that no redemption of any RVMTP Share may occur within one year of the date of issuance of such RVMTP Share. At the date of issuance and as of period end, the RVMTP Shares were assigned long-term ratings of Aa1 from Moody’s and AAA from Fitch. The dividend rate on the RVMTP Shares is subject to a step-up spread if BTT fails to comply with certain provisions, including, among other things, the timely payment of dividends, redemptions or gross-up payments, and complying with certain asset coverage and leverage requirements.

During the year ended July 31, 2017, no RVMTP Shares were tendered for remarketing.

For the year ended July 31, 2017, RVMTP Shares issued and outstanding of BTT remained constant.

Offering Costs: The Trusts incurred costs in connection with the issuance of VRDP, VMTP and RVMTP Shares, which were recorded as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability and will be amortized over the life of the VRDP, VMTP and RVMTP Shares with the exception of upfront fees paid to the liquidity provider which were amortized over the life of the liquidity agreement. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations.

Financial Reporting: The VRDP, VMTP and RVMTP Shares are considered debt of the issuer; therefore, the liquidation preference, which approximates fair value of the VRDP, VMTP and RVMTP Shares, is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities net of deferred offering costs. Unpaid dividends are included in interest expense and fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and the dividends accrued and paid on the VRDP, VMTP and RVMTP Shares are included as a component of interest expense, fees and amortization of offering costs in the Statements of Operations. The VRDP, VMTP and RVMTP Shares are treated as equity for tax purposes. Dividends paid to holders of the VRDP, VMTP and RVMTP Shares are generally classified as tax-exempt income for tax-reporting purposes.

11. Subsequent Events:

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Trusts’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were issued and the following items were noted:

 

     Common Dividend Per Share            Preferred Shares3  
     Paid1        Declared2            Shares        Series        Declared  

BFZ

  $ 0.059500        $ 0.059500         VMTP          W-7        $ 247,751  

BFO

  $ 0.031000        $ 0.031000         N/A          N/A          N/A  

BTT

  $ 0.071800        $ 0.071800         RVMTP          W-7        $ 912,740  

BBF

  $ 0.072375        $ 0.072375         VRDP          W-7        $ 74,324  

BNJ

  $ 0.069600        $ 0.069600         VMTP          W-7        $ 85,476  

BNY

  $ 0.060000        $ 0.060000               VMTP          W-7        $ 136,675  

 

  1  

Net investment income dividend paid on September 1, 2017 to Common Shareholders of record on August 15, 2017.

 

  2  

Net investment income dividend declared on September 1, 2017, payable to Common Shareholders of record on September 15, 2017.

 

  3  

Dividends declared for period August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017.

 

                
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Report of Independent Registered Public  Accounting Firm     

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust, BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust, and BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust:

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust, BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust, and BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (collectively, the “Trusts”) as of July 31, 2017, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of cash flows for BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust, BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust, and BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Trusts’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Trusts are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trusts’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2017, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust, BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust, and BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust as of July 31, 2017, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, the cash flows for BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust, BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust, BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust, BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust, and BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

September 25, 2017

 

                
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Disclosure of Investment Advisory Agreements

The Board of Trustees (the “Board,” the members of which are referred to as “Board Members”) of BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (“BFZ”), BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust (“BFO”), BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust (“BBF”), BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust (“BNJ”), BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (“BNY”) and BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (“BTT” and together with BFZ, BFO, BBF, BNJ and BNY, each a “Trust,” and, collectively, the “Trusts”) met in person on April 27, 2017 (the “April Meeting”) and June 7-8, 2017 (the “June Meeting”) to consider the approval of each Trust’s investment advisory agreement (each an “Agreement,” and, collectively, the “Agreements”) with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”), each Trust’s investment advisor. The Manager is also referred to herein as “BlackRock”.

Activities and Composition of the Board

On the date of the June Meeting, the Board of each Trust consisted of eleven individuals, nine of whom were not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Board Members”). The Board Members are responsible for the oversight of the operations of its Trust and perform the various duties imposed on the directors of investment companies by the 1940 Act. The Independent Board Members have retained independent legal counsel to assist them in connection with their duties. The Chair of each Board is an Independent Board Member. Each Board has established five standing committees: an Audit Committee, a Governance and Nominating Committee, a Compliance Committee, a Performance Oversight Committee, and an Executive Committee, each of which is chaired by an Independent Board Member and composed of Independent Board Members (except for the Executive Committee, which also has one interested Board Member).

The Agreements

Pursuant to the 1940 Act, each Board is required to consider the continuation of the Agreement for its Trust on an annual basis. Each Board has four quarterly meetings per year, each extending over two days, a fifth one-day meeting to consider specific information surrounding the consideration of renewing the Agreement for its Trust and additional in-person and telephonic meetings as needed. In connection with this year-long deliberative process, each Board assessed, among other things, the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to its Trust by BlackRock, BlackRock’s personnel and affiliates, including, as applicable; investment management, administrative, and shareholder services; the oversight of fund service providers; marketing; risk oversight; compliance; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Each Board, acting directly and through its committees, considers at each of its meetings, and from time to time as appropriate, factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the Agreement for its Trust, including the services and support provided by BlackRock to the Trust and its shareholders. BlackRock also furnished additional information to each Board in response to specific questions from the Board. This additional information is discussed further below in the section titled “Board Considerations in Approving the Agreements.” Among the matters each Board considered were: (a) investment performance for one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and/or since inception periods, as applicable, against peer funds, applicable benchmarks, and performance metrics, as applicable, as well as senior management’s and portfolio managers’ analysis of the reasons for any over-performance or underperformance relative to its peers, benchmarks, and other performance metrics, as applicable; (b) fees, including advisory, administration, if applicable, paid to BlackRock and its affiliates by the Trust for services; (c) Trust operating expenses and how BlackRock allocates expenses to the Trust; (d) the resources devoted to, risk oversight of, and compliance reports relating to, implementation of the Trust’s investment objective(s), policies and restrictions, and meeting regulatory requirements; (e) the Trust’s adherence to its compliance policies and procedures; (f) the nature, cost and character of non-investment management services provided by BlackRock and its affiliates; (g) BlackRock’s and other service providers’ internal controls and risk and compliance oversight mechanisms; (h) BlackRock’s implementation of the proxy voting policies approved by the Board; (i) execution quality of portfolio transactions; (j) BlackRock’s implementation of the Trust’s valuation and liquidity procedures; (k) an analysis of management fees for products with similar investment mandates across the open-end fund, closed-end fund, sub-advised mutual fund, collective investment trust, and institutional separate account product channels, as applicable, and the similarities and differences between these products and the services provided as compared to the Trust; (l) BlackRock’s compensation methodology for its investment professionals and the incentives and accountability it creates, along with investment professionals’ investments in the fund(s) they manage; and (m) periodic updates on BlackRock’s business.

The Board of each of BFZ, BFO, BBF, BNJ and BNY considered BlackRock’s efforts during the past several years with regard to the redemption of outstanding auction rate preferred securities (“AMPS”). As of the date of this report each of BFZ, BFO, BBF, BNJ and BNY has redeemed all of its outstanding AMPS.

Board Considerations in Approving the Agreements

The Approval Process: Prior to the April Meeting, each Board requested and received materials specifically relating to the Agreement for its Trust. Each Board is continuously engaged in a process with its independent legal counsel and BlackRock to review the nature and scope of the information provided to better assist its deliberations. The materials provided to the Board of each Trust in connection with the April Meeting included (a) information independently compiled and prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) on Trust fees and expenses as compared with a peer group of funds as determined by Broadridge (“Expense Peers”) and the investment performance of the Trust as compared with a peer group of funds as determined by Broadridge1 and a customized peer group selected by BlackRock (“Customized Peer Group”) for BFZ, BBF, BNJ and BNY, as well as the performance of

 

                
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Funds are ranked by Broadridge in quartiles, ranging from first to fourth, where first is the most desirable quartile position and fourth is the least desirable.


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BTT as compared with its custom benchmark; (b) information on the profits realized by BlackRock and its affiliates pursuant to the Trust’s Agreement and a discussion of fall-out benefits to BlackRock and its affiliates; (c) a general analysis provided by BlackRock concerning investment management fees charged to other clients, such as institutional clients, sub-advised mutual funds, and open-end funds, under similar investment mandates, as applicable; (d) review of non-management fees; (e) the existence, impact and sharing of potential economies of scale; and (f) a summary of aggregate amounts paid by the Trust to BlackRock.

At the April Meeting, each Board reviewed materials relating to its consideration of the Agreement for its Trust. As a result of the discussions that occurred during the April Meeting, and as a culmination of each Board’s year-long deliberative process, each Board presented BlackRock with questions and requests for additional information. BlackRock responded to these requests with additional written information in advance of the June Meeting. Topics covered included: (a) fund repositionings and portfolio management changes, including additional information about the portfolio managers, research teams, organization and methods and historical track records of the teams, and the potential impact of such changes on fund performance and the costs of such changes; (b) scientific active equity management; (c) BlackRock’s option overwrite policy; (d) differences in services between closed-end funds and mutual funds; (d) market discount; and (e) adviser profitability.

At the June Meeting, each Board, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously approved the continuation of the Agreement between the Manager and its Trust for a one-year term ending June 30, 2018. In approving the continuation of the Agreement for its Trust, each Board considered: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BlackRock; (b) the investment performance of the Trust; (c) the advisory fee and the cost of the services and profits to be realized by BlackRock and its affiliates from their relationship with the Trust; (d) the Trust’s costs to investors compared to the costs of Expense Peers and performance compared to the relevant performance metrics as previously discussed; (e) the sharing of potential economies of scale; (f) fall-out benefits to BlackRock and its affiliates as a result of its relationship with the Trust; and (g) other factors deemed relevant by the Board Members.

Each Board also considered other matters it deemed important to the approval process, such as other payments made to BlackRock or its affiliates relating to securities lending and cash management, services related to the valuation and pricing of Trust portfolio holdings, and advice from independent legal counsel with respect to the review process and materials submitted for the Board’s review. Each Board noted the willingness of BlackRock personnel to engage in open, candid discussions with the Board. Each Board did not identify any particular information as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various items considered.

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided by BlackRock: Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the nature, extent and quality of services provided by BlackRock, including the investment advisory services and the resulting performance of its Trust. Throughout the year, each Board compared its Trust’s performance to the performance of a comparable group of closed-end funds, relevant benchmark, and performance metrics, as applicable. Each Board met with BlackRock’s senior management personnel responsible for investment activities, including the senior investment officers. Each Board also reviewed the materials provided by its Trust’s portfolio management team discussing its Trust’s performance and the Trust’s investment objective(s), strategies and outlook.

Each Board considered, among other factors, with respect to BlackRock: the number, education and experience of investment personnel generally and its Trust’s portfolio management team; BlackRock’s research capabilities; investments by portfolio managers in the funds they manage; portfolio trading capabilities; use of technology; commitment to compliance; credit analysis capabilities; risk analysis and oversight capabilities; and the approach to training and retaining portfolio managers and other research, advisory and management personnel. Each Board engaged in a review of BlackRock’s compensation structure with respect to the Trust’s portfolio management team and BlackRock’s ability to attract and retain high-quality talent and create performance incentives.

In addition to investment advisory services, each Board considered the quality of the administrative and other non-investment advisory services provided to its Trust. BlackRock and its affiliates provide each Trust with certain administrative, shareholder, and other services (in addition to any such services provided to the Trust by third parties) and officers and other personnel as are necessary for the operations of the Trust. In particular, BlackRock and its affiliates provide each Trust with administrative services including, among others: (i) preparing disclosure documents, such as the prospectus and the statement of additional information in connection with the initial public offering and periodic shareholder reports; (ii) preparing communications with analysts to support secondary market trading of the Trust; (iii) oversight of daily accounting and pricing; (iv) preparing periodic filings with regulators and stock exchanges; (v) overseeing and coordinating the activities of other service providers; (vi) organizing Board meetings and preparing the materials for such Board meetings; (vii) providing legal and compliance support; (viii) furnishing analytical and other support to assist the Board in its consideration of strategic issues such as the merger, consolidation or repurposing of certain closed-end funds; and (ix) performing other administrative functions necessary for the operation of the Trust, such as tax reporting, fulfilling regulatory filing requirements and call center services. Each Board reviewed the structure and duties of BlackRock’s fund administration, shareholder services, and legal & compliance departments and considered BlackRock’s policies and procedures for assuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

B. The Investment Performance of the Trusts and BlackRock: Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, also reviewed and considered the performance history of its Trust. In preparation for the April Meeting, the Board of each Trust was provided with reports independently prepared by Broadridge,

 

                
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which included a comprehensive analysis of the Trust’s performance. Each Board also reviewed a narrative and statistical analysis of the Broadridge data that was prepared by BlackRock. In connection with its review, the Board of each Trust received and reviewed information regarding the investment performance, based on net asset value (NAV), of the Trust as compared to other funds in its applicable Broadridge category and a Customized Peer Group for BFZ, BBF, BNJ and BNY and the performance of BTT as compared with its custom benchmark. Each Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Broadridge to select peer funds and periodically meets with Broadridge representatives to review its methodology. Each Board was provided with information on the composition of the Broadridge performance universes and expense universes. Each Board and its Performance Oversight Committee regularly review, and meet with Trust management to discuss, the performance of the Trust throughout the year.

In evaluating performance, each Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot of a period as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce significantly different results. Further, each Board recognized that it is possible that long-term performance can be adversely affected by even one period of significant underperformance so that a single investment decision or theme has the ability to affect long-term performance disproportionately.

The Board of BFZ noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, BFZ ranked in the fourth, third and third quartiles, respectively, against its Customized Peer Group Composite. BlackRock believes that the Customized Peer Group Composite is an appropriate performance metric for BFZ. The Composite measures a blend of total return and yield. The Board and BlackRock reviewed BFZ’s underperformance during these periods. The Board was informed that, among other things, the portfolio management team’s higher quality bias and a lower relative duration posture were the primary detractors from performance.

The Board and BlackRock discussed BlackRock’s strategy for improving BFZ’s investment performance. Discussions covered topics such as: investment risks undertaken by BFZ; performance attribution; BFZ’s investment personnel; and the resources appropriate to support BFZ’s investment processes.

The Board of BFO noted that for each of the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, BFO ranked in the fourth quartile against its Performance Universe Composite. BlackRock believes that the Composite is an appropriate performance metric for BFO. The Composite measures a blend of total return and yield. The Board noted that BFO has a targeted maturity, and as such, has managed to achieve the specific maturity goal. The peer funds within the Performance Universe generally do not have a similar specific maturity goal.

The Board of BBF noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, BBF ranked in third, fourth, and third quartiles, respectively, against its Customized Peer Group Composite. BlackRock believes that the Customized Peer Group Composite is an appropriate performance metric for BBF. The Composite measures a blend of total return and yield. The Board and BlackRock reviewed BBF’s underperformance during these periods. The Board was informed that, among other things, BBF’s lower relative duration posture was the primary detractor from performance.

In further discussions with the Board, BlackRock noted that as of March 31, 2017, BBF’s performance has shown improvement for the one-year period relative to BBF’s Customized Peer Group Composite, and that BBF’s management fee was previously reduced in connection with BBF’s reorganization in May of 2016.

The Board of BNJ noted that for the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, BNJ ranked second out of three funds, first out of three funds, and first out of three funds, respectively, against its Customized Peer Group Composite. BlackRock believes that the Customized Peer Group Composite is an appropriate performance metric for BNJ. The Composite measures a blend of total return and yield. The Board and BlackRock reviewed BNJ’s underperformance during the one-year period.

The Board of BNY noted that for each of the one-, three- and five-year periods reported, BNY ranked in the second quartile against its Customized Peer Group Composite. BlackRock believes that the Customized Peer Group Composite is an appropriate performance metric for BNY. The Composite measures a blend of total return and yield.

The Board of BTT noted that for the one-year, three-year and since-inception periods reported, BTT underperformed, exceeded and underperformed, respectively, its customized benchmark. BlackRock believes that performance relative to the customized benchmark is an appropriate performance metric for BTT. The Board and BlackRock reviewed BTT’s underperformance during the one-year and since-inception periods. The Board noted that BTT’s overweight duration positioning was the primary detractor from performance during these periods.

The Board and BlackRock discussed BlackRock’s strategy for improving BTT’s investment performance. Discussions covered topics such as: investment risks undertaken by BTT; performance attribution; BTT’s investment personnel; and the resources appropriate to support BTT’s investment processes.

C. Consideration of the Advisory/Management Fees and the Cost of the Services and Profits to be Realized by BlackRock and its Affiliates from their Relationship with the Trusts: Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed its Trust’s contractual management fee rate compared with the other funds in its Broadridge category. The contractual management fee rate represents a combination of the advisory fee and any administrative fees, before taking into account any reimbursements or fee waivers. Each Board also compared its Trust’s total expense ratio, as well as its actual management fee rate as a percentage of total assets, to those of other funds in its Broadridge category. The total expense ratio represents a fund’s total net operating expenses, excluding any investment related expenses. The total expense ratio gives effect to any expense reimbursements or fee waivers that benefit a

 

                
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fund, and the actual management fee rate gives effect to any management fee reimbursements or waivers that benefit a fund. Each Board considered the services provided and the fees charged by BlackRock and its affiliates to other types of clients with similar investment mandates, as applicable, including institutional accounts and sub-advised mutual funds (including mutual funds sponsored by third parties).

Each Board received and reviewed statements relating to BlackRock’s financial condition. Each Board reviewed BlackRock’s profitability methodology and was also provided with a profitability analysis that detailed the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by BlackRock for services provided to its Trust. Each Board reviewed BlackRock’s profitability with respect to its Trust and other funds the Board currently oversees for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to available aggregate profitability data provided for the prior two years. Each Board reviewed BlackRock’s profitability with respect to certain other U.S. fund complexes managed by the Manager and/or its affiliates. Each Board reviewed BlackRock’s assumptions and methodology of allocating expenses in the profitability analysis, noting the inherent limitations in allocating costs among various advisory products. Each Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors including, among other things, fee waivers and expense reimbursements by the Manager, the types of funds managed, precision of expense allocations and business mix. As a result, calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is difficult.

Each Board noted that, in general, individual fund or product line profitability of other advisors is not publicly available. Each Board reviewed BlackRock’s overall operating margin, in general, compared to that of certain other publicly-traded asset management firms. Each Board considered the differences between BlackRock and these other firms, including the contribution of technology at BlackRock, BlackRock’s expense management, and the relative product mix.

In addition, each Board considered the cost of the services provided to its Trust by BlackRock, and BlackRock’s and its affiliates’ profits relating to the management of its Trust and the other funds advised by BlackRock and its affiliates. As part of its analysis, each Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology in allocating its costs of managing its Trust, to the Trust. Each Board may receive and review information from independent third parties as part of its annual evaluation. Each Board considered whether BlackRock has the financial resources necessary to attract and retain high quality investment management personnel to perform its obligations under the Trust’s Agreement and to continue to provide the high quality of services that is expected by the Board. Each Board further considered factors including but not limited to BlackRock’s commitment of time, assumption of risk, and liability profile in servicing its Trust in contrast to what is required of BlackRock with respect to other products with similar investment mandates across the open-end fund, closed-end fund, sub-advised mutual fund, collective investment trust, and institutional separate account product channels, as applicable.

The Board of BFZ noted that BFZ’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the second quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the second quartile, relative to the Expense Peers.

The Board of BNY noted that BNY’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the second quartile relative to the Expense Peers.

The Board of BFO noted that BFO’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio ranked in the second and first quartiles, respectively, relative to the Expense Peers.

The Board of BBF noted that BBF’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio ranked in the second and third quartiles, respectively, relative to the Expense Peers.

The Board of BNJ noted that BNJ’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the third quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the third quartile, relative to the Expense Peers.

The Board of BTT noted that BTT’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the first quartile, and that the actual management fee rate and total expense ratio each ranked in the first quartile, relative to the Expense Peers.

D. Economies of Scale: Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of its Trust increase. Each Board also considered the extent to which its Trust benefits from such economies in a variety of ways, and whether there should be changes in the advisory fee rate or breakpoint structure in order to enable the Trust to more fully participate in these economies of scale. Each Board considered its Trust’s asset levels and whether the current fee was appropriate.

Based on each Board’s review and consideration of the issue, each Board concluded that most closed-end funds do not have fund level breakpoints because closed-end funds generally do not experience substantial growth after the initial public offering. They are typically priced at scale at a fund’s inception.

E. Other Factors Deemed Relevant by the Board Members: Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, also took into account other ancillary or “fall-out” benefits that BlackRock or its affiliates may derive from their respective relationships with its Trust, both tangible and intangible, such as BlackRock’s ability to leverage its investment professionals who manage other portfolios and risk management personnel, an increase in BlackRock’s profile in the investment advisory community, and the engagement of BlackRock’s affiliates as service providers to the Trust, including for administrative, securities lending and cash management services. Each Board also considered BlackRock’s overall operations and its efforts to expand the scale of, and

 

                
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improve the quality of, its operations. Each Board also noted that BlackRock may use and benefit from third party research obtained by soft dollars generated by certain registered fund transactions to assist in managing all or a number of its other client accounts.

In connection with its consideration of the Agreement for its Trust, each Board also received information regarding BlackRock’s brokerage and soft dollar practices. Each Board received reports from BlackRock which included information on brokerage commissions and trade execution practices throughout the year.

Each Board noted the competitive nature of the closed-end fund marketplace, and that shareholders are able to sell their Trust shares in the secondary market if they believe that the Trust’s fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Trust.

Each Board also considered the various notable initiatives and projects BlackRock performed in connection with its closed-end fund product line. These initiatives included the redemption of AMPS for the BlackRock closed-end funds with AMPS outstanding, including the completion of the redemption of AMPS for BFO; developing equity shelf programs; efforts to eliminate product overlap with fund mergers; ongoing services to manage leverage that has become increasingly complex; periodic evaluation of share repurchases and other support initiatives for certain BlackRock funds; and continued communications efforts with shareholders, fund analysts and financial advisers. With respect to the latter, the Independent Board Members noted BlackRock’s continued commitment to supporting the secondary market for the common shares of its closed-end funds through a comprehensive secondary market communication program designed to raise investor and analyst awareness and understanding of closed-end funds. BlackRock’s support services included, among other things: continuing communications concerning the redemption efforts related to AMPS; sponsoring and participating in conferences; communicating with closed-end fund analysts covering the BlackRock funds throughout the year; providing marketing and product updates for the closed-end funds; and maintaining and enhancing its closed-end fund website.

Conclusion

Each Board, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously approved the continuation of the Agreement between the Manager and its Trust for a one-year term ending June 30, 2018. Based upon its evaluation of all of the aforementioned factors in their totality, as well as other information, each Board, including the Independent Board Members, was satisfied that the terms of the Agreement for its Trust were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Trust and its shareholders. In arriving at its decision to approve the Agreement for its Trust, each Board did not identify any single factor or group of factors as, all-important or controlling, but considered all factors together, and different Board Members may have attributed different weights to the various factors considered. The Independent Board Members were also assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel in making this determination. The contractual fee arrangements for each Trust reflect the results of several years of review by the Trust’s Board Members and predecessor Board Members, and discussions between such Board Members (and predecessor Board Members) and BlackRock. As a result, the Board Members’ conclusions may be based in part on their consideration of these arrangements in prior years.

 

                
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Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plans     

 

Pursuant to each Trust’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Reinvestment Plan”), Common Shareholders are automatically enrolled to have all distributions of dividends and capital gains and other distributions reinvested by Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the “Reinvestment Plan Agent”) in the respective Trust’s Common shares pursuant to the Reinvestment Plan. Shareholders who do not participate in the Reinvestment Plan will receive all distributions in cash paid by check and mailed directly to the shareholders of record (or if the shares are held in street name or other nominee name, then to the nominee) by the Reinvestment Plan Agent, which serves as agent for the shareholders in administering the Reinvestment Plan.

After BFZ, BBF, BNJ and BNY declare a dividend or determine to make a capital gain or other distribution, the Reinvestment Plan Agent will acquire shares for the participants’ accounts, depending upon the following circumstances, either (i) through receipt of unissued but authorized shares from the Trusts (“newly issued shares”) or (ii) by purchase of outstanding shares on the open market or on the Trust’s primary exchange (“open-market purchases”). If, on the dividend payment date, the net asset value per share (“NAV”) is equal to or less than the market price per share plus estimated brokerage commissions (such condition often referred to as a “market premium”), the Reinvestment Plan Agent will invest the dividend amount in newly issued shares acquired on behalf of the participants. The number of newly issued shares to be credited to each participant’s account will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the dividend by the NAV on the date the shares are issued. However, if the NAV is less than 95% of the market price on the dividend payment date, the dollar amount of the dividend will be divided by 95% of the market price on the dividend payment date. If, on the dividend payment date, the NAV is greater than the market price per share plus estimated brokerage commissions (such condition often referred to as a “market discount”), the Reinvestment Plan Agent will invest the dividend amount in shares acquired on behalf of the participants in open-market purchases. If the Reinvestment Plan Agent is unable to invest the full dividend amount in open-market purchases, or if the market discount shifts to a market premium during the purchase period, the Reinvestment Plan Agent will invest any un-invested portion in newly issued shares. Investments in newly issued shares made in this manner would be made pursuant to the same process described above and the date of issue for such newly issued shares will substitute for the dividend payment date.

After BFO and BTT declare a dividend or determine to make a capital gain or other distribution, the Reinvestment Plan Agent will acquire shares for the participants’ accounts by the purchase of outstanding shares on the open market or on BFO’s or BTT’s primary exchange (“open-market purchases”). BFO and BTT will not issue any new shares under the Reinvestment Plan.

You may elect not to participate in the Reinvestment Plan and to receive all dividends in cash by contacting the Reinvestment Plan Agent, at the address set forth below.

Participation in the Reinvestment Plan is completely voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without penalty by notice if received and processed by the Reinvestment Plan Agent prior to the dividend record date. Additionally, the Reinvestment Plan Agent seeks to process notices received after the record date but prior to the payable date and such notices often will become effective by the payable date. Where late notices are not processed by the applicable payable date, such termination or resumption will be effective with respect to any subsequently declared dividend or other distribution.

The Reinvestment Plan Agent’s fees for the handling of the reinvestment of distributions will be paid by each Trust. However, each participant will pay a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the Reinvestment Plan Agent’s open market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of all distributions. The automatic reinvestment of all distributions will not relieve participants of any U.S. federal, state or local income tax that may be payable on such dividends or distributions.

Each Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate the Reinvestment Plan. There is no direct service charge to participants in the Reinvestment Plan; however, each Trust reserves the right to amend the Reinvestment Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants. Participants that request a sale of shares are subject to a $2.50 sales fee and a $0.15 per share fee. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Reinvestment Plan Agent is required to pay. All correspondence concerning the Reinvestment Plan should be directed to Computershare Trust Company, N.A. through the internet at http://www.computershare.com/blackrock, or in writing to Computershare, P.O. Box 505000, Louisville, KY 40233, Telephone: (800) 699-1236. Overnight correspondence should be directed to the Reinvestment Plan Agent at Computershare, 462 South 4th Street, Suite 1600, Louisville, KY 40202.

 

                
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Officers and Trustees     

 

Name, Address1
and Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held with
the Trusts
 

Length of

Time Served³

  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years   Number of BlackRock-
Advised Registered
Investment Companies
(“RICs”) Consisting of
Investment Portfolios
(“Portfolios”) Overseen4
  Public Company and
Other Investment
Company Directorships
Held During Past
Five Years
Independent Trustees2               

Richard E. Cavanagh

1946

  Chair of the Board and Trustee  

Since

2007

  Director, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 1998; Board Chair, Volunteers of America (a not-for-profit organization) since 2015 (board member since 2009); Director, Arch Chemical (chemical and allied products) from 1999 to 2011; Trustee, Educational Testing Service from 1997 to 2009 and Chairman thereof from 2005 to 2009; Senior Advisor, The Fremont Group since 2008 and Director thereof since 1996; Faculty Member/Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard University since 2007; President and Chief Executive Officer, The Conference Board, Inc. (global business research organization) from 1995 to 2007.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   None

Karen P. Robards

1950

  Vice Chair of the Board and Trustee  

Since

2007

  Principal of Robards & Company, LLC (consulting and private investing) since 1987; Co-founder and Director of the Cooke Center for Learning and Development (a not-for-profit organization) since 1987; Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley from 1976 to 1987.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   Greenhill & Co., Inc.; AtriCure, Inc. (medical devices) from 2000 until 2017

Michael J. Castellano

1946

  Trustee  

Since

2011

  Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Group LLC from 2001 to 2011; Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Ltd from 2004 to 2011; Director, Support Our Aging Religious (non-profit) from 2009 to June 2015 and since 2017; Director, National Advisory Board of Church Management at Villanova University since 2010; Trustee, Domestic Church Media Foundation since 2012; Director, CircleBlack Inc. (financial technology company) since 2015.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   None

Cynthia L. Egan

1955

  Trustee  

Since

2016

  Advisor, U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2014 to 2015; President, Retirement Plan Services for T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2012; executive positions within Fidelity Investments from 1989 to 2007.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   Unum (insurance); The Hanover Insurance Group (insurance); Envestnet (investment platform) from 2013 until 2016

Frank J. Fabozzi

1948

  Trustee  

Since

2007

  Editor of and Consultant for The Journal of Portfolio Management since 2006; Professor of Finance, EDHEC Business School since 2011; Visiting Professor, Princeton University from 2013 to 2014 and since 2016; Professor in the Practice of Finance and Becton Fellow, Yale University School of Management from 2006 to 2011.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   None

Jerrold B. Harris

1942

  Trustee  

Since

2007

  Trustee, Ursinus College from 2000 to 2012; Director, Ducks Unlimited — Canada (conservation) since 2015; Director, Waterfowl Chesapeake (conservation) since 2014; Director, Ducks Unlimited, Inc. since 2013; Director, Troemner LLC (scientific equipment) from 2000 to 2016; Director of Delta Waterfowl Foundation from 2010 to 2012; President and Chief Executive Officer, VWR Scientific Products Corporation from 1990 to 1999.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   BlackRock Capital Investment Corp. (business development company)

R. Glenn Hubbard

1958

  Trustee  

Since

2007

  Dean, Columbia Business School since 2004; Faculty member, Columbia Business School since 1988.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   ADP (data and information services); Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (insurance)

W. Carl Kester

1951

  Trustee  

Since

2007

  George Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School since 2008, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs from 2006 to 2010, Chairman of the Finance Unit, from 2005 to 2006, Senior Associate Dean and Chairman of the MBA Program from 1999 to 2005; Member of the faculty of Harvard Business School since 1981.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   None

Catherine A. Lynch

1961

  Trustee  

Since

2016

  Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and various other positions, National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust from 2003 to 2016; Associate Vice President for Treasury Management, The George Washington University from 1999 to 2003; Assistant Treasurer, Episcopal Church of America from 1995 to 1999.   75 RICs consisting of 75 Portfolios   None

 

                
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Officers and Trustees (continued)     

 

Name, Address1
and Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held with
the Trusts
 

Length of

Time Served³

  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years   Number of BlackRock-
Advised Registered
Investment Companies
(“RICs”) Consisting of
Investment Portfolios
(“Portfolios”) Overseen4
  Public Company and
Other Investment
Company Directorships
Held During Past
Five Years
Interested Trustees5               

Barbara G. Novick

1960

  Trustee  

Since

2014

  Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. since 2006; Chair of BlackRock’s Government Relations Steering Committee since 2009; Head of the Global Client Group of BlackRock, Inc. from 1988 to 2008.   101 RICs consisting of 219 Portfolios   None

John M. Perlowski

 

1964

  Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer   Since 2014 (Trustee); Since 2011 (President and Chief Executive Officer)   Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2009; Head of BlackRock Global Fund & Accounting Services since 2009; Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Global Product Group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. from 2003 to 2009; Treasurer of Goldman Sachs Mutual Funds from 2003 to 2009 and Senior Vice President thereof from 2007 to 2009; Director of Goldman Sachs Offshore Funds from 2002 to 2009; Advisory Director of Family Resource Network (charitable foundation) since 2009.   128 RICs consisting of 317 Portfolios   None
 

1    The address of each Trustee is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055.

 

2    Each Independent Trustee will serve until his or her successor is elected and qualifies, or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal, or until December 31 of the year in which he or she turns 75. The maximum age limitation may be waived as to any Trustee by action of a majority of the Trustees upon finding of good cause therefor.

 

3    Following the combination of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. (“MLIM”) and BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) in September 2006, the various legacy MLIM and legacy BlackRock fund boards were realigned and consolidated into three new fund boards in 2007. As a result, although the chart shows certain Independent Trustees as joining the Board in 2007, each Trustee first became a member of the boards of other legacy MLIM or legacy BlackRock funds as follows: Richard E. Cavanagh, 1994; Frank J. Fabozzi, 1988; Jerrold B. Harris, 1999; R. Glenn Hubbard, 2004; W. Carl Kester, 1995 and Karen P. Robards, 1998.

 

4    For purposes of this chart, “RICs” refers to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act and “Portfolios” refers to the investment programs of the BlackRock-advised funds. The Closed-End Complex is comprised of 75 RICs. Ms. Novick and Mr. Perlowski are also board members of certain complexes of BlackRock registered open-end funds. Ms. Novick is also a board member of the BlackRock Equity-Liquidity Complex and Mr. Perlowski is also a board member of the BlackRock Equity-Bond Complex and the BlackRock Equity-Liquidity Complex.

 

5    Ms. Novick and Mr. Perlowski are both “interested persons,” as defined in the 1940 Act, of the Trusts based on their positions with BlackRock and its affiliates. Ms. Novick and Mr. Perlowski are also board members of certain complexes of BlackRock registered open-end funds. Ms. Novick is also a board member of the BlackRock Equity-Liquidity Complex and Mr. Perlowski is also a board member of the BlackRock Equity-Bond Complex and the BlackRock Equity-Liquidity Complex. Interested Trustees serve until their resignation, removal or death, or until December 31 of the year in which they turn 72. The maximum age limitation may be waived as to any Trustee by action of a majority of the Trustees upon a finding of good cause therefor.

 

                
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Officers and Trustees (concluded)     

 

Name, Address1

and Year of Birth

 

Position(s)

Held with

the Trusts

  Length of
Time Served
as an Officer
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Officers Who Are Not Trustees2     

Jonathan Diorio

 

1980

  Vice President  

Since

2015

  Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2015; Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2011 to 2015; Director of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management from 2009 to 2011.

Neal J. Andrews

 

1966

  Chief Financial Officer  

Since

2007

  Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2006; Senior Vice President and Line of Business Head of Fund Accounting and Administration at PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. from 1992 to 2006.

Jay M. Fife

 

1970

  Treasurer  

Since

2007

  Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2007; Director of BlackRock, Inc. in 2006; Assistant Treasurer of the MLIM and Fund Asset Management, L.P. advised funds from 2005 to 2006; Director of MLIM Fund Services Group from 2001 to 2006.

Charles Park

 

1967

  Chief Compliance Officer  

Since

2014

  Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for the BlackRock-advised Funds in the Equity-Bond Complex, the Equity-Liquidity Complex and the Closed-End Complex from 2014 to 2015; Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the Equity-Bond Complex, the Equity-Liquidity Complex and the Closed-End Complex since 2014; Principal of and Chief Compliance Officer for iShares® Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC since 2012 and BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”) since 2006; Chief Compliance Officer for the BFA-advised iShares® exchange traded funds since 2006; Chief Compliance Officer for BlackRock Asset Management International Inc. since 2012.

Janey Ahn

 

1975

  Secretary  

Since

2012

  Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2009; Assistant Secretary of the funds in the Closed-End Complex from 2008 to 2012.
 

1    The address of each Officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055.

 

2    Officers of the Trusts serve at the pleasure of the Board.

 

As of the date of this report, the portfolio managers of:

 

   

BNJ are Phillip Soccio and Ted Jaeckel.

 

 

   

BNY are Michael Kalinoski and Walter O’Connor.

 

 

       

Investment Adviser

BlackRock Advisors, LLC Wilmington, DE 19809

 

Transfer Agent

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Canton, MA 02021

 

VRDP Liquidity Provider

Barclays Bank PLC

New York, NY 10019

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP Boston, MA 02116

Accounting Agent and Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Boston, MA 02111

 

VRDP Tender and Paying Agent, RVMTP Tender and Paying Agent and VMTP Redemption and Paying Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon

New York, NY 10286

 

VRDP Remarketing Agent

Barclays Capital, Inc.

New York, NY 10019

 

 

Legal Counsel

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Boston, MA 02116

 

Address of the Trusts

100 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

 

                
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Additional Information     

 

 

Proxy Results

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on July 25, 2017 for shareholders of record on May 30, 2017, to elect trustee nominees for each Trust. There were no broker non-votes with regard to any of the Trusts.

Approved the Class I Trustees as follows:

 

      Michael J. Castellano      R. Glenn Hubbard      W. Carl Kester1      John M. Perlowski  
      Votes For     

Votes

Withheld

     Votes For     

Votes

Withheld

     Votes For     

Votes

Withheld

     Votes For     

Votes

Withheld

 

BFZ

     29,175,019        626,401        29,055,553          745,867        1,713        0        29,161,231        640,189  

BFO

       4,704,888        282,324          4,517,149          470,063        4,517,149        470,063          4,704,888        282,324  

BBF

       9,319,918        335,965          9,346,165          309,718        520        0          9,341,165        314,718  

BTT

     66,105,667        867,574        65,887,325        1,085,916        150        0        66,110,159        863,082  

BNJ

       6,774,918        268,979          6,756,428          287,469        591        0          6,766,762        277,135  

BNY

     11,146,582        576,658        11,435,334          287,906        945        0        11,453,106        270,134  

For the Trusts listed above, Trustees whose term of office continued after the Annual Meeting of Shareholders because they were not up for election are Richard E. Cavanagh, Cynthia L. Egan, Frank J. Fabozzi, Jerrold B. Harris, Catherine A. Lynch, Barbara G. Novick and Karen P. Robards.

 

  ¹   Voted on by holders of preferred shares only for BFZ, BBF, BTT, BNJ, and BNY.

 

Trust Certification      

Certain Trusts are listed for trading on the NYSE and have filed with the NYSE their annual chief executive officer certification regarding compliance with the NYSE’s listing standards. The Trusts filed with the SEC the certification of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

Dividend Policy

Each Trust’s dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of distributions, the Trusts may at times pay out less than the entire amount of net investment income earned in any particular month and may at times in any particular month pay out such accumulated but undistributed income in addition to net investment income earned in that month. As a result, the distributions paid by the Trusts for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Trusts during such month. The Trusts’ current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report.

 

General Information

The Trusts do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Trusts’ shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of each Trust has not been updated after completion of the respective Trust’s offerings and the information contained in each Trust’s Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated.

During the period, there were no material changes in the Trusts’ investment objectives or policies or to the Trusts’ charters or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control of the Trusts that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Trusts. Except as disclosed on page 88, there have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trusts’ portfolios.

 

                
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Additional Information (continued)     

 

 

General Information (concluded)

Effective September 26, 2016, BlackRock implemented a new methodology for calculating “effective duration” for BlackRock’s municipal bond portfolios. The new methodology replaces the model previously used by BlackRock to evaluate municipal bond duration, and is a common indicator of an investment’s sensitivity to interest rate movements. The new methodology is applied to each Trust’s duration reported for periods after September 26, 2016.

Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports, current net asset value and other information regarding the Trusts may be found on BlackRock’s website, which can be accessed at http://www.blackrock.com. Any reference to BlackRock’s website in this report is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual shareholder reports by enrolling in the electronic delivery program. Electronic copies of shareholder reports are available on BlackRock’s website.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisers, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisers, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Householding

The Trusts will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Trusts at (800) 882-0052.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Trusts file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trusts’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room or how to access documents on the SEC’s website without charge may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Trusts’ Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 882-0052.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Trusts use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available upon request and without charge (1) by calling (800) 882-0052; (2) at http://www.blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information about how the Trusts voted proxies relating to securities held in the Trusts’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at http://www.blackrock.com; or by calling (800) 882-0052; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Trust Updates

BlackRock will update performance and certain other data for the Trusts on a monthly basis on its website in the “Closed-end Funds” section of http://www.blackrock.com as well as certain other material information as necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Trusts. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

BlackRock Privacy Principles

BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.

 

                
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Additional Information (concluded)     

 

 

BlackRock Privacy Principles (concluded)

If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.

BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.

BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.

We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.

 

                
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This report is intended for current holders. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. The Trusts have leveraged their Common Shares, which creates risks for Common Shareholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of the Common Shares, and the risk that fluctuations in short-term interest rates may reduce the Common Shares’ yield. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.

 

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Item 2 – Code of Ethics – – The registrant (or the “Fund”) has adopted a code of ethics, as of the end of the period covered by this report, applicable to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. During the period covered by this report, the code of ethics was amended to clarify an inconsistency in to whom persons covered by the code should report suspected violations of the code. The amendment clarifies that such reporting should be made to BlackRock’s General Counsel, and retains the alternative option of anonymous reporting following “whistleblower” policies. Other non-material changes were also made in connection with this amendment. During the period covered by this report, there have been no waivers granted under the code of ethics. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of the code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-882-0052, option 4.

 

Item 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert – The registrant’s board of directors (the “board of directors”), has determined that (i) the registrant has the following audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee and (ii) each audit committee financial expert is independent:

Michael Castellano

Frank J. Fabozzi

W. Carl Kester

Catherine A. Lynch

Karen P. Robards

The registrant’s board of directors has determined that W. Carl Kester and Karen P. Robards qualify as financial experts pursuant to Item 3(c)(4) of Form N-CSR.

Prof. Kester has a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements and internal control over financial reporting as well as audit committee functions. Prof. Kester has been involved in providing valuation and other financial consulting services to corporate clients since 1978. Prof. Kester’s financial consulting services present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the registrant’s financial statements.

Ms. Robards has a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements and internal control over financial reporting as well as audit committee functions. Ms. Robards has been Principal of Robards & Company, a financial advisory firm, since 1987. Ms. Robards was formerly an investment banker for more than 10 years where she was responsible for evaluating and assessing the performance of companies based on their financial results. Ms. Robards has over 30 years of experience analyzing financial statements. She also is a member of the audit committee of one publicly held company and a non-profit organization.

Under applicable securities laws, a person determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an “expert” for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and board of directors in the absence of such designation or identification. The designation or identification of a person as an

 

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audit committee financial expert does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the audit committee or board of directors.

 

Item 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte & Touche LLP (“D&T”) in each of the last two fiscal years for the services rendered to the Fund:

 

      (a) Audit Fees    (b) Audit-Related Fees1    (c) Tax Fees2    (d) All Other Fees
Entity Name    Current
Fiscal Year
End
        Previous
Fiscal Year
End
        Current
Fiscal Year
End
        Previous
Fiscal Year
End
        Current
Fiscal Year
End
        Previous
Fiscal Year
End
        Current
Fiscal Year
End
        Previous
Fiscal Year
End
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust    $31,378        $31,378        $0        $0        $12,138        $12,138        $0        $0

The following table presents fees billed by D&T that were required to be approved by the registrant’s audit committee (the “Committee”) for services that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the Fund and that are rendered on behalf of BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“Investment Adviser” or “BlackRock”) and entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with BlackRock (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) that provide ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Service Providers”):

 

     Current Fiscal Year End   Previous Fiscal Year End

(b) Audit-Related Fees1

  $0   $0

(c) Tax Fees2

  $0   $0

(d) All Other Fees3

  $2,129,000   $2,154,000

1 The nature of the services includes assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements not included in Audit Fees, including accounting consultations, agreed-upon procedure reports, attestation reports, comfort letters, out-of-pocket expenses and internal control reviews not required by regulators.

2 The nature of the services includes tax compliance and/or tax preparation, including services relating to the filing or amendment of federal, state or local income tax returns, regulated investment company qualification reviews, taxable income and tax distribution calculations.

3 Non-audit fees of $2,129,000 and $2,154,000 for the current fiscal year and previous fiscal year, respectively, were paid to the Fund’s principal accountant in their entirety by BlackRock, in connection with services provided to the Affiliated Service Providers of the Fund and of certain other funds sponsored and advised by BlackRock or its affiliates for a service organization review and an accounting research tool subscription. These amounts represent aggregate fees paid by BlackRock and were not allocated on a per fund basis.

(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures:

The Committee has adopted policies and procedures with regard to the pre-approval of services. Audit, audit-related and tax compliance services provided to the registrant on an annual basis require specific pre-approval by the Committee. The Committee also must approve other non-audit services provided to the registrant and those non-audit services provided to the Investment Adviser and Affiliated Service Providers that relate directly to the operations and the financial reporting of the registrant. Certain of these non-audit services that the Committee believes are (a) consistent with the SEC’s auditor independence rules and (b) routine and recurring services that will not impair the independence of the independent accountants may be approved by the Committee without consideration on a specific case-by-case basis (“general pre-approval”). The term of any general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of the pre-approval, unless the Committee provides for a different period. Tax or other non-audit services provided to the registrant which have a direct

 

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impact on the operations or financial reporting of the registrant will only be deemed pre-approved provided that any individual project does not exceed $10,000 attributable to the registrant or $50,000 per project. For this purpose, multiple projects will be aggregated to determine if they exceed the previously mentioned cost levels.

Any proposed services exceeding the pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-approval by the Committee, as will any other services not subject to general pre-approval (e.g., unanticipated but permissible services). The Committee is informed of each service approved subject to general pre-approval at the next regularly scheduled in-person board meeting. At this meeting, an analysis of such services is presented to the Committee for ratification. The Committee may delegate to the Committee Chairman the authority to approve the provision of and fees for any specific engagement of permitted non-audit services, including services exceeding pre-approved cost levels.

(e)(2) None of the services described in each of Items 4(b) through (d) were approved by the Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception in paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f) Not Applicable

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees, defined as the sum of the fees shown under “Audit-Related Fees,” “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees,” paid to the accountant for services rendered by the accountant to the registrant, the Investment Adviser and the Affiliated Service Providers were:

 

Entity Name    Current Fiscal
Year End
        Previous Fiscal
Year End
         
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust    $12,138        $12,138       

Additionally, the amounts billed by D&T in connection with services provided to the Affiliated Service Providers of the Fund and of other funds sponsored or advised by BlackRock or its affiliates during the current and previous fiscal years for a service organization review and an accounting research tool subscription were:

 

     Current Fiscal
Year End
        Previous Fiscal
Year End
         
   $2,129,000        $2,154,000       

These amounts represent aggregate fees paid by BlackRock and were not allocated on a per fund basis.

(h) The Committee has considered and determined that the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Investment Adviser, and the Affiliated Service Providers that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

 

Item 5 – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

 

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  (a) The following individuals are members of the registrant’s separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)):

Michael Castellano

Frank J. Fabozzi

W. Carl Kester

Catherine A. Lynch

Karen P. Robards

 

  (b) Not Applicable

 

Item 6 – Investments

(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

(b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.

 

Item 7 – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – The board of directors has delegated the voting of proxies for the Fund’s portfolio securities to the Investment Adviser pursuant to the Investment Adviser’s proxy voting guidelines. Under these guidelines, the Investment Adviser will vote proxies related to Fund securities in the best interests of the Fund and its stockholders. From time to time, a vote may present a conflict between the interests of the Fund’s stockholders, on the one hand, and those of the Investment Adviser, or any affiliated person of the Fund or the Investment Adviser, on the other. In such event, provided that the Investment Adviser’s Equity Investment Policy Oversight Committee, or a sub-committee thereof (the “Oversight Committee”) is aware of the real or potential conflict or material non-routine matter and if the Oversight Committee does not reasonably believe it is able to follow its general voting guidelines (or if the particular proxy matter is not addressed in the guidelines) and vote impartially, the Oversight Committee may retain an independent fiduciary to advise the Oversight Committee on how to vote or to cast votes on behalf of the Investment Adviser’s clients. If the Investment Adviser determines not to retain an independent fiduciary, or does not desire to follow the advice of such independent fiduciary, the Oversight Committee shall determine how to vote the proxy after consulting with the Investment Adviser’s Portfolio Management Group and/or the Investment Adviser’s Legal and Compliance Department and concluding that the vote cast is in its client’s best interest notwithstanding the conflict. A copy of the Fund’s Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures are attached as Exhibit 99.PROXYPOL. Information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, (i) at www.blackrock.com and (ii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Item 8 – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

(a)(1) As of the date of filing this Report.

The registrant is managed by a team of investment professionals comprised of Walter O’Connor, CFA, Managing Director at BlackRock and Michael A. Kalinoski, CFA,

 

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Managing Director at BlackRock. Each is a member of BlackRock’s municipal tax-exempt management group. Each is jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of the registrant’s portfolio, which includes setting the registrant’s overall investment strategy, overseeing the management of the registrant and/or selection of its investments. Messrs. O’Connor and Kalinoski have been members of the registrant’s portfolio management team since 2006 and 2017, respectively.

 

Portfolio Manager    Biography
Walter O’Connor, CFA    Managing Director of BlackRock since 2006; Managing Director of MLIM from 2003 to 2006; Director of MLIM from 1998 to 2003.
Michael A. Kalinoski, CFA    Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2006; Director of MLIM from 1999 to 2006.

 

 

  (a)(2) As of July 31, 2017:

 

     

(ii) Number of Other Accounts Managed

and Assets by Account Type

  

(iii) Number of Other Accounts and

Assets for Which Advisory Fee is

Performance-Based

(i) Name of

Portfolio Manager

  

Other

Registered

Investment

Companies

        

Other
Pooled

Investment

Vehicles

        

Other

Accounts

        

Other

Registered

Investment

Companies

        

Other
Pooled

Investment

Vehicles

        

Other

Accounts

                       

Walter O’Connor, CFA

   31       0         0         0         0         0
                       
     $20.07       $0         $0         $0         $0         $0
                       

Michael A. Kalinoski, CFA1

   21       0         0         0         0         0
                       
     $23.36         $0         $0         $0         $0         $0

1 Mr. Kalinoski became a portfolio manager of the Fund on May 26, 2017.

 

  (iv) Portfolio Manager Potential Material Conflicts of Interest

BlackRock has built a professional working environment, firm-wide compliance culture and compliance procedures and systems designed to protect against potential incentives that may favor one account over another. BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures that address the allocation of investment opportunities, execution of portfolio transactions, personal trading by employees and other potential conflicts of interest that are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Nevertheless, BlackRock furnishes investment management and advisory services to numerous clients in addition to the Fund, and BlackRock may, consistent with applicable law, make investment recommendations to other clients or accounts (including accounts which are hedge funds or have performance or higher fees paid to BlackRock, or in which portfolio managers have a personal interest in the receipt of such fees), which may be the same as or different from those made to the Fund. In addition, BlackRock, Inc., its affiliates and significant shareholders and any officer, director, shareholder or employee may or may not have an interest in the securities whose purchase and sale BlackRock recommends to the Fund. BlackRock, Inc., or any of its affiliates or significant shareholders, or any officer, director, shareholder, employee or any member of their families may take different actions than those recommended to the Fund by BlackRock with respect to the same securities. Moreover, BlackRock may refrain from rendering any advice or services concerning securities of

 

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companies of which any of BlackRock, Inc.’s (or its affiliates’ or significant shareholders’) officers, directors or employees are directors or officers, or companies as to which BlackRock, Inc. or any of its affiliates or significant shareholders or the officers, directors and employees of any of them has any substantial economic interest or possesses material non-public information. Certain portfolio managers also may manage accounts whose investment strategies may at times be opposed to the strategy utilized for a fund. It should also be noted that a portfolio manager may be managing hedge fund and/or long only accounts, or may be part of a team managing hedge fund and/or long only accounts, subject to incentive fees. Such portfolio managers may therefore be entitled to receive a portion of any incentive fees earned on such accounts. Currently, the portfolio managers of this Fund are not entitled to receive a portion of incentive fees of other accounts.

As a fiduciary, BlackRock owes a duty of loyalty to its clients and must treat each client fairly. When BlackRock purchases or sells securities for more than one account, the trades must be allocated in a manner consistent with its fiduciary duties. BlackRock attempts to allocate investments in a fair and equitable manner among client accounts, with no account receiving preferential treatment. To this end, BlackRock, Inc. has adopted policies that are intended to ensure reasonable efficiency in client transactions and provide BlackRock with sufficient flexibility to allocate investments in a manner that is consistent with the particular investment discipline and client base, as appropriate.

(a)(3) As of July 31, 2017:

 

  Portfolio Manager Compensation Overview

The discussion below describes the portfolio managers’ compensation as of July 31, 2017.

BlackRock’s financial arrangements with its portfolio managers, its competitive compensation and its career path emphasis at all levels reflect the value senior management places on key resources. Compensation may include a variety of components and may vary from year to year based on a number of factors. The principal components of compensation include a base salary, a performance-based discretionary bonus, participation in various benefits programs and one or more of the incentive compensation programs established by BlackRock.

Base compensation. Generally, portfolio managers receive base compensation based on their position with the firm.

Discretionary Incentive Compensation. Discretionary incentive compensation is a function of several components: the performance of BlackRock, Inc., the performance of the portfolio manager’s group within BlackRock, the investment performance, including risk-adjusted returns, of the firm’s assets under management or supervision by that portfolio manager relative to predetermined benchmarks, and the individual’s performance and contribution to the overall performance of these portfolios and BlackRock. In most cases, these benchmarks are the same as the benchmark or benchmarks against which the performance of the Funds or other accounts managed by the portfolio managers are measured. Among other things, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officers make a subjective determination with respect to each portfolio manager’s compensation based on the performance of the Funds and other accounts managed by each portfolio

 

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manager relative to the various benchmarks. Performance of fixed income funds is measured on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis over various time periods including 1-, 3- and 5- year periods, as applicable. With respect to these portfolio managers, such benchmarks for the Fund and other accounts are: a combination of market-based indices (e.g., Standard & Poor’s Municipal Bond Index), certain customized indices and certain fund industry peer groups.

Distribution of Discretionary Incentive Compensation. Discretionary incentive compensation is distributed to portfolio managers in a combination of cash, deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock awards, and/or deferred cash awards that notionally track the return of certain BlackRock investment products.

Typically, the cash portion of the discretionary incentive compensation, when combined with base salary, represents more than 60% of total compensation for the portfolio managers.

Portfolio managers generally receive deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock awards as part of their discretionary incentive compensation. Paying a portion of discretionary incentive compensation in the form of deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock puts compensation earned by a portfolio manager for a given year “at risk” based on BlackRock’s ability to sustain and improve its performance over future periods. Deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock awards are generally granted in the form of BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units that vest ratably over a number of years and, once vested, settle in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. In some cases, additional deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock may be granted to certain key employees as part of a long-term incentive award to aid in retention, align their interests with long-term shareholder interests and motivate performance. Such equity awards are generally granted in the form of BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units that vest pursuant to the terms of the applicable plan and, once vested, settle in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. The portfolio managers of this Fund have deferred BlackRock, Inc. stock awards.

For some portfolio managers, discretionary incentive compensation is also distributed in the form of deferred cash awards that notionally track the returns of select BlackRock investment products they manage. Providing a portion of discretionary incentive compensation in deferred cash awards that notionally track the BlackRock investment products they manage provides direct alignment with investment product results. Deferred cash awards vest ratably over a number of years and, once vested, settle in the form of cash. Any portfolio manager who is either a managing director or director at BlackRock with compensation above a specified threshold is eligible to participate in the deferred compensation program.

Other Compensation Benefits. In addition to base salary and discretionary incentive compensation, portfolio managers may be eligible to receive or participate in one or more of the following:

Incentive Savings Plans — BlackRock, Inc. has created a variety of incentive savings plans in which BlackRock, Inc. employees are eligible to participate, including a 401(k) plan, the BlackRock Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), and the BlackRock Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The employer contribution components of the RSP include a company match equal to 50% of the first 8% of eligible pay contributed to the plan capped at $5,000 per year, and a company retirement contribution equal to 3-5% of eligible compensation up to the Internal Revenue Service limit ($270,000 for 2017). The RSP offers a range of investment options, including registered

 

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investment companies and collective investment funds managed by the firm. BlackRock, Inc. contributions follow the investment direction set by participants for their own contributions or, absent participant investment direction, are invested into a target date fund that corresponds to, or is closest to, the year in which the participant attains age 65. The ESPP allows for investment in BlackRock, Inc. common stock at a 5% discount on the fair market value of the stock on the purchase date. Annual participation in the ESPP is limited to the purchase of 1,000 shares of common stock or a dollar value of $25,000 based on its fair market value on the purchase date. All of the eligible portfolio managers are eligible to participate in these plans.

 

  (a)(4) Beneficial Ownership of Securities – As of July 31, 2017.

 

Portfolio Manager    Dollar Range of Equity Securities
of the Fund Beneficially Owned
Walter O’Connor, CFA    None
Michael A. Kalinoski, CFA1    None

1 Mr. Kalinoski became a portfolio manager of the Fund on May 26, 2017.

 

  (b) Not Applicable

 

Item 9 – Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable due to no such purchases during the period covered by this report.

 

Item 10 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures.

 

Item 11 – Controls and Procedures

(a) – The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(b) – There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12 – Exhibits attached hereto

(a)(1) – Code of Ethics – See Item 2

 

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(a)(2) – Certifications – Attached hereto

(a)(3) – Not Applicable

(b) – Certifications – Attached hereto

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust

 

By:      

/s/ John M. Perlowski

          
  John M. Perlowski  
  Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
  BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust

Date: October 4, 2017

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:      

/s/ John M. Perlowski

          
  John M. Perlowski  
  Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
  BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust
Date: October 4, 2017
By:  

/s/ Neal J. Andrews

          
  Neal J. Andrews  
  Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of
  BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust
Date: October 4, 2017

 

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