BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE:MQT) Short Interest Down 42.7% in December

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

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Stock Performance

Shares of MQT stock opened at $9.91 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $10.01 and its 200 day moving average price is $9.81. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II has a 1-year low of $9.05 and a 1-year high of $10.40.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Trading of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 4.9% in the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 33,825 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $339,000 after buying an additional 1,575 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. increased its position in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 10.1% in the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 674,204 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $6,762,000 after acquiring an additional 61,600 shares during the period. Pathstone Holdings LLC increased its position in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 9.8% in the 3rd quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC now owns 279,215 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,801,000 after acquiring an additional 24,991 shares during the period. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its stake in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 145,555 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,460,000 after acquiring an additional 5,953 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Yakira Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II during the 3rd quarter worth about $323,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 30.75% of the company’s stock.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Company Profile

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

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