BlackRock MuniAssets FundMUA
MUA
About: Blackrock Muniassets Fund Inc is a closed-end fund. Its objective is to provide high current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes by investing in a portfolio of medium- to lower-grade or unrated municipal obligations. The Fund invests more of its total assets in municipal bonds.
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of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
75% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 14 | Existing positions closed: 8
24% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 21 | Existing positions reduced: 17
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 64 [Q4 2024] → 69 (+5) [Q1 2025]
6% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $82.1M [Q4 2024] → $86.8M (+$4.69M) [Q1 2025]
1.51% more ownership
Funds ownership: 19.35% [Q4 2024] → 20.86% (+1.51%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MUA.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
MUA: Better Yield But Possible Credit Risks
Investment instruments are designed for specific tasks; using them incorrectly can lead to suboptimal results, much like using a hammer on a screw. BlackRock MuniAssets Fund (MUA) focuses on lower credit quality municipal bonds to provide Federal tax-free income, making it more attractive to high-income taxpayers. Muni bond funds offer tax advantages, particularly for those in higher tax brackets, but come with credit risk that requires diversification.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 year ago
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
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.
Positive
Forbes
1 year ago
Tax Day Blues? These 9%+ Dividends Can Slash Your Bill
It's Tax Day—the perfect time to talk about one of our favorite income plays: municipal bonds.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 year ago
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 year ago
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (NYSE: BGT), BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: FRA) and BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSU) announced increases to their monthly distributions. Certain BlackRock municipal Funds previously declared their December, January and February distributions and declared special distributions today in order.
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