Pathway Financial Advisers LLC Decreases Stock Holdings in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MQY)

Pathway Financial Advisers LLC decreased its position in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MQY - Free Report) by 98.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,053 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 294,125 shares during the period. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC's holdings in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund were worth $47,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of 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 valued at $120,000 after acquiring an additional 6,335 shares in the last quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $132,000. Stifel Financial Corp bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund during the third quarter valued at approximately $187,000. Finally, Clear Creek Financial Management LLC raised its stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund by 20.7% during the third quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC now owns 15,143 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $199,000 after acquiring an additional 2,600 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 25.51% of the company's stock.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Stock Performance

Shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund stock traded up $0.05 on Monday, hitting $11.90. 165,090 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 192,450. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $11.88 and its 200-day moving average price is $12.41. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. has a 52 week low of $11.43 and a 52 week high of $13.29.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 14th will be given a dividend of $0.058 per share. This represents a $0.70 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.85%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 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.