BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MUA) Stock Holdings Trimmed by Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.

Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. decreased its holdings in BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MUA) by 19.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 132,013 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 31,132 shares during the quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. owned 0.34% of BlackRock MuniAssets Fund worth $1,457,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC increased its stake in BlackRock MuniAssets Fund by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 74,735 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $825,000 after buying an additional 1,139 shares during the period. HighTower Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of BlackRock MuniAssets Fund by 4.3% during the fourth quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 36,421 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $402,000 after acquiring an additional 1,500 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC raised its holdings in BlackRock MuniAssets Fund by 13.7% during the third quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 17,869 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $215,000 after purchasing an additional 2,150 shares in the last quarter. Oarsman Capital Inc. lifted its position in BlackRock MuniAssets Fund by 9.2% in the fourth quarter. Oarsman Capital Inc. now owns 31,270 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $345,000 after purchasing an additional 2,623 shares during the period. Finally, ST Germain D J Co. Inc. bought a new position in BlackRock MuniAssets Fund during the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. 20.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund Price Performance

MUA opened at $10.06 on Monday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $10.72 and its 200-day moving average is $11.31. BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. has a one year low of $9.60 and a one year high of $12.69.

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 15th will be issued a $0.0555 dividend. This represents a $0.67 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 15th.

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund Profile

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, 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 seeks to provide current income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of medium-to-lower grade or unrated municipal obligations the interest on which is exempt from federal income taxes.