22,500 Shares in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (NYSE:MYI) Purchased by Rothschild Investment LLC

Rothschild Investment LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (NYSE:MYI) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 22,500 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $252,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MYI. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III in the second quarter valued at approximately $42,000. American National Bank purchased a new position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III during the 1st quarter worth $53,000. Callan Family Office LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III in the 2nd quarter worth $154,000. All Season Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III in the second quarter valued at about $156,000. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III during the fourth quarter worth about $191,000. 34.01% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III Price Performance

NYSE MYI opened at $11.58 on Tuesday. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. has a 52-week low of $9.32 and a 52-week high of $11.70. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $11.38 and a 200 day moving average price of $11.27.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.0555 per share. This represents a $0.67 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 15th.

About BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests primarily in a portfolio of long-term investment-grade municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes.