At a meeting held on September 13, 2024, the Board of Directors of BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (the “Board”), on behalf of the Fund, approved the reorganization of the Fund into the iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF, a newly created ETF. The Fund and the ETF will have identical investment objectives and fundamental investment policies and substantially similar investment strategies. Following the reorganization, the Fund will be liquidated. The reorganization is expected to occur as of the close of trading on the NYSE on February 7, 2025.
At a meeting held on September 13, 2024, the Board of Directors of BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (the “Board”), on behalf of the Fund, approved the reorganization of the Fund into the iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF, a newly created ETF. The Fund and the ETF will have identical investment objectives and fundamental investment policies and substantially similar investment strategies. Following the reorganization, the Fund will be liquidated. The reorganization is expected to occur as of the close of trading on the NYSE on February 7, 2025.
Overview
Performance
Performance
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Returns
1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | |
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Total Return (%) | 18.52 | -0.67 | 2.06 | 3.83 |
Return w/ Sales Charge (%) | 13.48 | -2.09 | 1.17 | 3.38 |
Benchmark (%) | 17.38 | 1.05 | 3.07 | 4.52 |
BBG Muni 80% HY + 10% Muni BBB + 10% Muni A Custom | 15.20 | 0.73 | 2.56 | - |
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) | 14.69 | -0.29 | 1.54 | 3.22 |
Morningstar Ranking | 16/191 | 131/184 | 46/177 | 23/118 |
Morningstar Quartile | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Lipper Category Avg. (%) | 15.06 | -0.09 | 1.71 | 3.36 |
Lipper Ranking | 15/190 | 130/183 | 51/177 | 26/117 |
Lipper Quartile | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
YTD | 1m | 3m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | |
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Total Return (%) | 7.17 | 0.66 | 2.43 | 18.52 | -1.99 | 10.71 | 45.67 |
Return w/ Sales Charge (%) | 2.61 | -3.62 | -1.92 | 13.48 | -6.15 | 6.01 | 39.47 |
Benchmark (%) | 7.48 | 0.90 | 3.21 | 17.38 | 3.18 | 16.34 | 55.62 |
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) | 6.33 | 1.22 | 3.07 | 14.69 | -0.87 | 7.96 | 37.23 |
Lipper Category Avg. (%) | 6.61 | 1.24 | 3.12 | 15.06 | -0.25 | 8.94 | 39.44 |
BBG Muni 80% HY + 10% Muni BBB + 10% Muni A Custom | 5.75 | 0.93 | 3.05 | 15.20 | 2.22 | 13.46 | - |
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Total Return (%) | 9.64 | 4.38 | 8.85 | -15.52 | 6.84 |
Annual w/ Sales Charge (%) | 4.98 | -0.06 | 4.23 | -19.11 | 2.30 |
Benchmark (%) | 7.26 | 4.95 | 7.77 | -13.10 | 9.21 |
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) | 9.12 | 3.45 | 5.44 | -13.71 | 6.48 |
BBG Muni 80% HY + 10% Muni BBB + 10% Muni A Custom | 9.85 | 4.98 | 5.85 | -11.85 | 8.56 |
Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.
Key Facts
Key Facts
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
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Sustainability Characteristics
Sustainability Characteristics
To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% (or 50% for bond funds and money market funds) of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities with ESG coverage by MSCI ESG Research (certain cash positions and other asset types deemed not relevant for ESG analysis by MSCI are removed prior to calculating a fund’s gross weight; the absolute values of short positions are included but treated as uncovered), the fund’s holdings date must be less than one year old, and the fund must have at least ten securities. MSCI Ratings are currently unavailable for this fund.
Business Involvement
Business Involvement
Business Involvement metrics can help investors gain a more comprehensive view of specific activities in which a fund may be exposed through its investments.
Business Involvement metrics are not indicative of a fund’s investment objective, and, unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, do not change a fund’s investment objective or constrain the fund’s investable universe. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's prospectus.
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Business Involvement metrics are calculated by BlackRock using data from MSCI ESG Research which provides a profile of each company’s specific business involvement. BlackRock leverages this data to provide a summed up view across holdings and translates it to a fund's market value exposure to the listed Business Involvement areas above.
Business Involvement metrics are designed only to identify companies where MSCI has conducted research and identified as having involvement in the covered activity. As a result, it is possible there is additional involvement in these covered activities where MSCI does not have coverage. This information should not be used to produce comprehensive lists of companies without involvement. Business Involvement metrics are only displayed if at least 1% of the fund’s gross weight includes securities covered by MSCI ESG Research.
ESG Integration
ESG Integration
ESG integration is the practice of incorporating financially material environmental, social and governance (ESG) data or information into the investment decision process with the objective of enhancing risk-adjusted returns of our clients’ portfolios. Unless otherwise stated in Fund documentation or included within the Fund's investment objective, inclusion of this statement does not imply that the Fund has an ESG-aligned investment objective or strategy, but rather describes how ESG data or information is considered as part of the overall investment process.
Fees
Fees
Gross Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
Net Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
Net Expense Ratio excluding Investment Related Expenses is 0.79%
- Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.01%
- Interest expense 0.11%
Ratings
Ratings
Holdings
Holdings
Name | Market Value | Weight (%) | Shares | Maturity | Coupon (%) |
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Holdings are subject to change. Fund holdings and allocations shown are unaudited, and may not be representative of current or future investments. The Fund is actively managed and its details, holdings and characteristics will vary. Holdings shown should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The user relies on this data at its own risk and neither BlackRock nor any other party makes any representations or express or implied warranties (which are expressly disclaimed) nor shall they incur any liability for any errors or omissions in the data.
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
Allocations are subject to change.
Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers