BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About MQY

What does MQY invest in?

The BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. is a closed-end investment vehicle offered by BlackRock, Inc. Its management is handled by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund primarily allocates its capital to the fixed income market, with a specific focus on long-term municipal obligations. These investments generate interest income that is exempt from federal taxation. Additionally, it diversifies its holdings with investments in short-term securities. Established on July 21, 1992, the fund is domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of MQY?

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (MQY) charges an expense ratio of 3.24%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is MQY's dividend yield?

MQY's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.71%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

What is the duration of MQY?

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

What is the credit quality of MQY?

MQY'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 MQY?

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