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

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MQY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 60,800 shares, an increase of 133.8% from the February 13th total of 26,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 244,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.1% of the company's shares are sold short.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Fifth Third Bancorp bought a new stake in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Assetmark Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Signaturefd LLC bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund in the fourth quarter worth $58,000. Elequin Capital LP acquired a new position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund during the fourth quarter worth $107,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund by 226.3% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 9,135 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $120,000 after purchasing an additional 6,335 shares during the last quarter. 25.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Trading Up 0.2 %

Shares of NYSE MQY traded up $0.03 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $11.68. 118,579 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 171,263. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund has a twelve month low of $11.43 and a twelve month high of $13.29. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $11.86 and a 200 day simple moving average of $12.34.

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BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be given a dividend of $0.058 per share. This represents a $0.70 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 14th.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Company Profile

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests in long-term municipal obligations the interest on which is exempt from federal income taxes. The fund also invests in short-term securities.