BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MHD) Short Interest Update

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MHDGet Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 105,200 shares, agrowthof76.8% from the July 15th total of 59,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 78,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.3 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 78,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.3 days.

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Stock Performance

Shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund stock opened at $11.10 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $11.15 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $11.41. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund has a fifty-two week low of $10.79 and a fifty-two week high of $12.96.

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.0595 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.4%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 15th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MHD. Wolverine Asset Management LLC increased its stake in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 1,248.5% in the first quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC now owns 2,697 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 2,497 shares in the last quarter. Hilltop National Bank bought a new stake in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund in the second quarter valued at $45,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 389.7% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 4,657 shares of the company’s stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 3,706 shares in the last quarter. Plancorp LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund in the second quarter valued at $112,000. Finally, World Investment Advisors bought a new stake in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund in the second quarter valued at $115,000.

About BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund

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BlackRock MuniHoldings 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 the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds that are exempt from federal income taxes.

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