Virtu Financial LLC Makes New Investment in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE:MQT)

Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE:MQT) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 18,441 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $182,000. Virtu Financial LLC owned about 0.08% of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in MQT. Noble Wealth Management PBC acquired a new stake in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II in the fourth quarter worth about $171,000. HighTower Advisors LLC grew its position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 20.3% during the 3rd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 18,522 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $194,000 after purchasing an additional 3,131 shares during the last quarter. Ackerman Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $263,000. Freestone Capital Holdings LLC raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 43.0% in the fourth quarter. Freestone Capital Holdings LLC now owns 28,600 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $282,000 after buying an additional 8,600 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II by 80.5% during the fourth quarter. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. now owns 33,213 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $327,000 after buying an additional 14,813 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 30.75% of the company’s stock.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Price Performance

Shares of MQT opened at $10.00 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $10.19 and its 200-day moving average price is $10.35. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. has a 1-year low of $9.74 and a 1-year high of $11.00.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be issued a $0.051 dividend. This represents a $0.61 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.12%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 14th.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II Profile

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, 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 primarily invests in municipal debt bonds exempt from federal income taxes. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc was formed in September 21, 1992 and is domiciled in United States.