BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About MQT

What does MQT invest in?

Operating as a closed-end fixed income mutual fund, the BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. was initiated by BlackRock, Inc. and is overseen by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. This fund directs its capital into the fixed income arena, with a specific emphasis on municipal debt bonds that are not subject to federal income taxes. It commenced operations on September 21, 1992, and is headquartered in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of MQT?

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (MQT) charges an expense ratio of 3.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is the duration of MQT?

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

What is the credit quality of MQT?

MQT'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 MQT?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from MQT if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. MQT'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.

How big is MQT?

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (MQT) manages $228.1M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.