BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust

BMN

Market cap $160M

We screen ~400 closed-end funds for full distribution coverage, prioritizing funds with coverage above 100% to reduce risk of distribution cuts. Top Income-Covered CEFs trading at wide discounts, like BGX and VFL, offer both high yields and potential for price appreciation if discounts narrow. Funds with the most negative z-scores, such as JHI and FMY, are trading below their historical average discounts, highlighting potential value opportunities.

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The Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report screens for CEFs with distribution coverage exceeding 100%, targeting funds less likely to cut payouts. Discounted, fully-covered CEFs offer dual benefits: potential price appreciation from narrowing discounts and enhanced yields based on full NAV distributions. Composite metrics combining yield, discount, and z-score help identify CEFs offering value on both absolute and relative terms, with high income potential.

Municipal bond closed-end funds (CEFs) are seeing narrowing discounts, with NXP and MHF offering the most compelling value in the space at present. Leverage costs are easing as the Fed cuts rates, which should improve distribution coverage and make leveraged muni CEFs more attractive. Of course, there are always risks that include increased volatility from leverage and sensitivity to long-term Treasury rates, but we've seen long-term rate stabilization within a fairly narrow range.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BMN--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (NYSE: BMN; CUSIP: 09262G108) (the “Fund”) successfully priced and placed $50 million of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP”) pursuant to an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The proceeds from the VRDP issuance will be used to increase leverage in the Fund. BlackRock believes that the VRDP issuance will be accretive to the F.

BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust offers primarily tax-free income through a diversified muni bond portfolio. BMN's modest leverage with the Fed cutting rates puts the fund in a unique position to potentially start adding further leverage. Despite a lower distribution yield compared to some muni peers, BMN has much stronger distribution coverage, suggesting a more sustainable income stream.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Certain BlackRock Funds previously declared their June distributions on May 20, 2024 BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), and BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ) previous.

BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN) launched at a favorable time, avoiding the municipal bond market slide caused by rising rates. BMN is a target term fund that aims to return its NAV back to shareholders by 2037, though there is never a guarantee that can happen. The fund has only more recently started to employ leverage, as they remained patient and waited for rates to stabilize it puts them in a more favorable situation.

We take a look at the municipal sector after a rollercoaster ride. We find that longer-duration munis remain attractive, particularly relative to corporate bonds. Separately, muni CEF discounts are wide and higher-quality bonds look best.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: Declaration- 3/1/2024   Ex-Date- 3/14/2024   Record- 3/15/2024   Payable- 4/1/2024 National Funds Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust* BYM $0.052500 - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.043500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc.