BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (MYI) To Go Ex-Dividend on November 13th

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (NYSE:MYI) declared a monthly dividend on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Friday, November 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.0555 per share by the investment management company on Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $0.67 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13th.

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III Stock Performance

MYI traded down $0.03 on Wednesday, reaching $10.06. 42,514 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 400,119. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $9.97 and its 200-day moving average price is $10.68. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III has a 52-week low of $9.37 and a 52-week high of $11.46.

About BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. is a closed-end investment fund that seeks to provide shareholders with current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax, while seeking to preserve capital. It invests primarily in municipal bonds and other municipal obligations. The fund’s portfolio may include debt issued by U.S. states, local governments and public authorities to finance public services and infrastructure. Its investments are concentrated in the U.S. municipal securities market, and the fund’s income and risks are affected by the credit quality and financial condition of its issuers.