# BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD): Closed-End Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: BlackRock · Asset class: Fixed Income
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 1997-05-02

Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. functions as a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed income, originally launched by BlackRock, Inc. Its investment approach centers on the U.S. fixed income sector, with a primary emphasis on acquiring high-quality municipal bonds that are exempt from federal income taxation. A key objective for the fund is to invest in longer-dated securities, typically those with maturities exceeding ten years. This fund, domiciled in the United States, began its operations on May 2, 1997.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $10.68 |
| Expense Ratio | 3.16% |
| Assets Under Management | $2.07B |
| NAV | $11.82 |
| Holdings Count | 887 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 6.69% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.71 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $9.98 – $12.08 |
| Beta | 0.73 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0595 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-15
- Pay date: 2026-11-02

## Next Distribution (Declared)

- Amount: $0.0595 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-11-13
- Pay date: 2026-12-01

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MHD invest in?

Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. functions as a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed income, originally launched by BlackRock, Inc. Its investment approach centers on the U.S. fixed income sector, with a primary emphasis on acquiring high-quality municipal bonds that are exempt from federal income taxation. A key objective for the fund is to invest in longer-dated securities, typically those with maturities exceeding ten years. This fund, domiciled in the United States, began its operations on May 2, 1997.

### What is the expense ratio of MHD?

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD) charges an expense ratio of 3.16%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is MHD's dividend yield?

MHD's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.69%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### What is the duration of MHD?

Effective duration measures MHD's sensitivity to interest-rate changes: a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. MHD's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website.

### What is the credit quality of MHD?

MHD's credit quality breakdown (the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below) is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds.

### What is the yield to maturity of MHD?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from MHD if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. MHD's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website. It differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid.

### Does MHD pay a dividend?

Yes, BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.69%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does MHD pay dividends?

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is MHD's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MHD was 2026-12-11. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will MHD's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 3.16% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does MHD charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MHD's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does MHD cost more than a fund like VOO?

MHD is actively managed (current expense ratio 3.16%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether MHD's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to MHD?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists closed-end funds following the same investment strategy as MHD (3.16%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mhd
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mhd/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mhd/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mhd/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mhd/peers

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