UBS Group AG Acquires 504,639 Shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MQY)

UBS Group AG lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MQY – Get Rating) by 59.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,360,112 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 504,639 shares during the period. UBS Group AG’s holdings in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund were worth $15,777,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cowa LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund during the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its holdings in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund by 81.3% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 3,515 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 1,576 shares during the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors bought a new position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund during the 2nd quarter valued at about $52,000. Romano Brothers AND Company bought a new position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund during the 4th quarter valued at about $58,000. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund by 265.6% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 9,181 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $128,000 after purchasing an additional 6,670 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Price Performance

Shares of MQY stock opened at $11.35 on Friday. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. has a 12-month low of $10.48 and a 12-month high of $13.52. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $11.64 and a 200 day moving average price of $11.72.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 1st. Investors of record on Monday, May 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.0435 per share. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.60%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 12th.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Profile

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BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc operates as a closed-end investment fund. It intends to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income taxes. The company was founded on July 21, 1992 is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.