Mackay Shields LLC Has $8.06 Million Holdings in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MHD)

Mackay Shields LLC raised its holdings in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MHD) by 6.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 676,639 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 38,023 shares during the period. Mackay Shields LLC’s holdings in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund were worth $8,059,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MHD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. lifted its position in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 2.3% in the 4th quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 41,560 shares of the company’s stock valued at $495,000 after acquiring an additional 943 shares in the last quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division raised its stake in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 8.2% in the 4th quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 16,291 shares of the company’s stock valued at $194,000 after purchasing an additional 1,228 shares during the period. Simon Quick Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 7.2% in the fourth quarter. Simon Quick Advisors LLC now owns 18,461 shares of the company’s stock valued at $220,000 after purchasing an additional 1,232 shares in the last quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 15.1% during the third quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC now owns 15,950 shares of the company’s stock worth $164,000 after buying an additional 2,096 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC raised its position in BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund by 16.5% in the 3rd quarter. Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 26,122 shares of the company’s stock valued at $269,000 after buying an additional 3,700 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Trading Down 0.7 %

NYSE:MHD traded down $0.08 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $11.43. 167,423 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 114,124. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. has a twelve month low of $9.92 and a twelve month high of $12.18. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $11.86 and a 200 day moving average of $11.52.

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 15th will be given a $0.0525 dividend. This represents a $0.63 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.51%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 12th.

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Company Profile

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.