UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-06499

 

Name of Fund: BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc. (MYC)

 

Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

 

Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc., 55 East 52 nd Street, New York, NY 10055

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4

 

Date of fiscal year end: 07/31/2014

 

Date of reporting period: 01/31/2014

 

Item 1 – Report to Stockholders

 
 

JANUARY 31, 2014

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)  

BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MNE)

BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. (MZA)

BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc. (MYC)

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund (MYF)

BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc. (MYJ)

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee
     
 
   

Table of Contents

 
           Page    
Dear Shareholder
           3    
Semi-Annual Report:
                
Municipal Market Overview
           4    
The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging
           5    
Derivative Financial Instruments
           5    
Fund Summaries
           6    
Financial Statements:
                    
Schedules of Investments
           16    
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
           35    
Statements of Operations
           36    
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
           37    
Statements of Cash Flows
           40    
Financial Highlights
           41    
Notes to Financial Statements
           46    
Officers and Directors
           54    
Additional Information
           55    
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Dear Shareholder  

One year ago, US financial markets were improving despite a sluggish global economy, as loose monetary policy beckoned investors to take on more risk in their portfolios. Slow but positive growth in the US was sufficient to support corporate earnings, while uncomfortably high unemployment reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve would continue its aggressive monetary stimulus programs. International markets were not as fruitful in the earlier part of the year given uneven growth rates and more direct exposure to macro risks such as the resurgence of political instability in Italy, the banking crisis in Cyprus and a generally poor outlook for European economies. Additionally, emerging markets significantly lagged the rest of the world due to slowing growth and structural imbalances.

Global financial markets were rattled in May when Fed Chairman Bernanke mentioned the possibility of reducing (or “tapering”) the central bank’s asset purchase programs—comments that were widely misinterpreted as signaling an end to the Fed’s zero-interest-rate policy. US Treasury yields rose sharply, triggering a steep sell-off across fixed income markets. (Bond prices move in the opposite direction of yields.) Equity prices also suffered as investors feared the implications of a potential end of a program that had greatly supported the markets. Markets rebounded in late June, however, when the Fed’s tone turned more dovish, and improving economic indicators and better corporate earnings helped extend gains through most of the summer.

The fall was a surprisingly positive period for most asset classes after the Fed defied market expectations with its decision to delay tapering. Higher volatility returned in late September when the US Treasury Department warned that the national debt would soon breach its statutory maximum. The ensuing political brinksmanship led to a partial government shutdown, roiling global financial markets through the first half of October, but equities and other so-called “risk assets” resumed their rally when politicians engineered a compromise to reopen the government and extend the debt ceiling, at least temporarily.

The remainder of 2013 was generally positive for stock markets in the developed world, although investors continued to grapple with uncertainty about when and how much the Fed would scale back on stimulus. When the long-awaited taper announcement ultimately came in mid-December, the Fed reduced the amount of its monthly asset purchases but at the same time extended its time horizon for maintaining low short-term interest rates. Markets reacted positively, as this move signaled the Fed’s perception of real improvement in the economy and investors were finally relieved from the tenacious anxiety that had gripped them for quite some time.

Investors’ risk appetite diminished in the new year. Heightened volatility in emerging markets and mixed US economic data caused global equities to weaken in January while bond markets found renewed strength. While tighter global liquidity was an ongoing headwind for developing countries, financial troubles in Argentina and Turkey launched a sharp sell-off in a number of emerging market currencies. Unexpectedly poor economic data out of China added to the turmoil. In the US, most indicators continued to signal a strengthening economy; however, stagnant wage growth raised concerns about the sustainability of the overall positive momentum. US stocks underperformed other developed equity markets as a number of disappointing corporate earnings reports prompted investors to take advantage of lower valuations abroad.

While accommodative monetary policy was the main driver behind positive market performance over the period, it was also the primary cause of volatility and uncertainty. Developed market stocks were the strongest performers for the six- and 12-month periods ended January 31. In contrast, emerging markets were weighed down by uneven growth, high debt levels and severe currency weakness. Rising interest rates pressured US Treasury bonds and other high-quality fixed income sectors, including tax-exempt municipals and investment grade corporate bonds. High yield bonds, to the contrary, benefited from income-oriented investors’ search for yield in the low-rate environment. Short-term interest rates remained near zero, keeping yields on money market securities near historical lows.

At BlackRock, we believe investors need to think globally and extend their scope across a broader array of asset classes and be prepared to move freely as market conditions change over time. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit www.blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s world.

Sincerely,

  

Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

“ While accommodative monetary policy was the main driver behind positive market performance over the period, it was also the primary cause of volatility and uncertainty .

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC


Total Returns as of January 31, 2014

6-month      12-month
US large cap equities (S&P 500 ® Index)
     6.85 %           21.52 %  
US small cap equities (Russell 2000 ® Index)
     8.88            27.03   
International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)
     7.51            11.93   
Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index)
     (0.33 )           (10.17 )  
3-month Treasury bill (BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month US Treasury Bill Index)
     0.03            0.08   
US Treasury securities (BofA Merrill Lynch 10-Year US Treasury Index)
     0.77            (2.97 )  
US investment grade bonds (Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index)
     1.78            0.12   
Tax-exempt municipal
bonds (S&P Municipal
Bond Index)
     3.13            (1.10 )  
US high yield bonds (Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)
     4.70            6.76   

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.


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Municipal Market Overview  

For the Reporting Period Ended January 31, 2014

Municipal Market Conditions

In the earlier months of 2013, municipal bond supply was met with robust demand as investors were starved for yield in the low-rate, low-return environment and seeking tax-exempt investments in light of higher US tax rates that became effective at the turn of the year. Investors moved into municipal bond mutual funds, favoring long-duration and high-yield funds as they tend to provide higher levels of income.

However, market conditions turned less favorable in May when the US Federal Reserve initially mentioned the eventual reduction of its bond-buying stimulus program (which ultimately took effect in January 2014). Further signals from the Fed alluding to a retrenchment of asset purchases led to rising interest rates and waning municipal bond performance in June. (Bond prices fall as rates rise.) Municipal bond mutual funds saw strong outflows in the last six months of 2013, before investors again sought the relative safety of the asset class in the New Year. For the 12-month period ended January 31, 2014, net outflows were approximately $62.8 billion (based on data from the Investment Company Institute).

High levels of interest rate volatility resulted in a sharp curtailment of tax-exempt issuance in May through the end of the period. However, from a historical perspective, total new issuance for the 12 months ended January 31, 2014 remained relatively strong at $322 billion (but meaningfully lower than the $389 billion issued in the prior 12-month period). A significant portion of new supply during this period was attributable to refinancing activity (roughly 40%) as issuers took advantage of lower interest rates to reduce their borrowing costs. Total new supply was also supported by recent activity in the taxable market, where taxable municipal issuance was up approximately 15% year-over-year.

S&P Municipal Bond Index
Total Returns as of January 31, 2014
  6 months:       3.13%
12 months:      (1.10)%

A Closer Look at Yields

 

From January 31, 2013 to January 31, 2014, muni yields increased by 99 basis points (“bps”) from 2.86% to 3.85% on AAA-rated 30-year municipal bonds, while increasing 71 bps from 1.82% to 2.53% on 10-year bonds and rising another 31 bps from 0.79% to 1.10% on 5-year issues (as measured by Thomson Municipal Market Data). Overall, the municipal yield curve remained relatively steep over the 12-month period as the spread between 2- and 30-year maturities widened by 103 bps and the spread between 2- and 10-year maturities widened by 75 bps.

During the same time period, US Treasury rates rose by 43 bps on 30-year and 66 bps on 10-year bonds, while moving up 61 bps in 5-years. Accordingly, tax-exempt municipal bonds underperformed Treasuries on the long end of the yield curve as investors sought to reduce interest rate risk later in the period. On the short end of the curve, the outperformance of municipal bonds versus Treasuries was driven largely by a supply/demand imbalance within the municipal market and a rotation from long-duration assets (which are more sensitive to interest rate movements) into short- and intermediate-duration investments (which are less sensitive to interest rate movements). Additionally, municipal bonds benefited from the increased appeal of tax-exempt investing in the new higher tax rate environment. The asset class is known for its lower relative volatility and preservation of principal with an emphasis on income as tax rates rise. The municipal market continues to be an attractive avenue for investors seeking yield in today’s environment, particularly as the recent correction has restored value in the market and placed yields at levels not obtainable since early 2011. However, opportunities have not been as broad-based as in 2011 and 2012, warranting a more tactical approach going forward.

Financial Conditions of Municipal Issuers Continue to Improve

Following an extended period of nation-wide austerity and de-leveraging as states sought to balance their budgets, 14 consecutive quarters of positive revenue growth coupled with the elimination of more than 750,000 jobs in recent years have put state and local governments in a better financial position. Many local municipalities, however, continue to face increased health care and pension costs passed down from the state level. BlackRock maintains the view that municipal bond defaults will be minimal and remain in the periphery, and that the overall market is fundamentally sound. We continue to recognize that careful credit research, appropriate structure and security selection remain imperative amid uncertainty in this tepid economic environment.

The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging     

The Funds may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value (”NAV”) of their common shares (“Common Shares”). However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments.

To obtain leverage, the Funds issue Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP Shares”) (VRDP Shares are referred to as “Preferred Shares”). Preferred Shares pay dividends at prevailing short-term interest rates, and the Funds invest the proceeds in long-term municipal bonds. In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of assets to be obtained from leverage, which will be based on short-term interest rates, will normally be lower than the income earned by each Fund on its longer-term portfolio investments. To the extent that the total assets of each Fund (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, each Fund’s shareholders will benefit from the incremental net income.

The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage is paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share NAV. However, in order to benefit shareholders, the yield curve must be positively sloped; that is, short-term interest rates must be lower than long-term interest rates. If the yield curve becomes negatively sloped, meaning short-term interest rates exceed long-term interest rates, income to shareholders will be lower than if the Funds had not used leverage.

To illustrate these concepts, assume a Fund’s Common Shares capitalization is $100 million and it issues Preferred Shares for an additional $50 million, creating a total value of $150 million available for investment in long-term municipal bonds. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and long-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, the Fund pays dividends on the $50 million of Preferred Shares based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by the Fund with assets received from Preferred Shares issuance earn income based on long-term interest rates. In this case, the dividends paid to holders of Preferred Shares (“Preferred Shareholders”) are significantly lower than the income earned on the Fund’s long-term investments, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.

If short-term interest rates rise, narrowing the differential between short-term and long-term interest rates, the incremental net income pickup will be reduced or eliminated completely. Furthermore, if prevailing short-term interest rates rise above long-term interest rates, the yield curve has a negative slope. In this case, the Fund pays higher short-term interest rates whereas the Fund’s total portfolio earns income based on lower long-term interest rates.

Furthermore, the value of the Funds’ portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the redemption value of the Funds’ Preferred Shares does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Funds’ NAVs positively or negatively in addition to the impact on Fund performance from leverage from Preferred Shares discussed above.

The Funds may also leverage their assets through the use of tender option bond trusts (“TOBs”), as described in Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements. TOB investments generally will provide the Funds with economic benefits in periods of declining short-term interest rates, but expose the Funds to risks during periods of rising short-term interest rates similar to those associated with Preferred Shares issued by the Funds, as described above. Additionally, fluctuations in the market value of municipal bonds deposited into the TOB trust may adversely affect each Fund’s NAV per share.

The use of leverage may enhance opportunities for increased income to the Funds and Common Shareholders, but as described above, it also creates risks as short- or long-term interest rates fluctuate. Leverage also will generally cause greater changes in the Funds’ NAVs, market prices and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. If the income derived from securities purchased with assets received from leverage exceeds the cost of leverage, the Funds’ net income will be greater than if leverage had not been used. Conversely, if the income from the securities purchased is not sufficient to cover the cost of leverage, each Fund’s net income will be less than if leverage had not been used, and therefore the amount available for distribution to Common Shareholders will be reduced. Each Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause a Fund to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit each Fund’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies, such as in the case of certain restrictions imposed by rating agencies that rate the Preferred Shares issued by the Funds. Each Fund will incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by Common Shareholders and may reduce income to the Common Shares.

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Funds are permitted to issue senior securities in the form of equity securities (e.g. Preferred Shares) up to 50% of their total managed assets (each Fund’s total assets less its total accrued liabilities). In addition, each Fund with VRDP Shares limits its economic leverage to 45% of its total managed assets. As of January 31, 2014, the Funds had economic leverage from Preferred Shares and/or TOBs as a percentage of their total managed assets as follows:

  Percent of
Economic
Leverage
 
MNE
37 %  
MZA
39 %  
MYC
38 %  
MYF
40 %  
MYJ
39 %  

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Funds may invest in various derivative financial instruments, including financial futures contracts, as specified in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements, which may constitute forms of economic leverage. Such derivative financial instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, index and/or market without owning or taking physical custody of securities or to hedge market and/or interest rate risks. Derivative financial instruments involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the derivative financial instrument. The Funds’ ability to use a derivative financial instrument successfully depends on the investment advisor’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of derivative financial instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require a Fund to sell or purchase portfolio investments at inopportune times or for distressed values, may limit the amount of appreciation a Fund can realize on an investment, may result in lower dividends paid to shareholders and/or may cause a Fund to hold an investment that it might otherwise sell. The Funds’ investments in these instruments are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

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Fund Summary  as of January 31, 2014 BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.

Fund Overview

BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.’s (MNE) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with high current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations exempt from federal income tax (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 75% of its assets in municipal obligations that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations with a duration of three to ten years. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

Performance

  For the six-month period ended January 31, 2014, the Fund returned 4.82% based on market price and 4.13% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 5.89% based on market price and 4.25% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.
  Tax-exempt rates declined over the course of the period, with longer-duration bonds (those with higher sensitivity to interest rate movements) and bonds with maturities beyond 15 years tending to provide the largest returns. (Bond prices rise when rates fall.) In this environment, the Fund’s holdings in health care, education and transportation were positive contributors to performance as these were the best performing sectors. Exposure to lower-coupon bonds also benefited returns as they had strong price performance due to their relatively long durations for their respective maturities. The Fund’s significant exposure to high-quality issues had a positive impact on results as the market’s strongest performance during the period was concentrated in high-quality issues. Additionally, the Fund benefited from income generated from coupon payments on its municipal bond holdings. The use of leverage allowed the Fund to enhance its income.
  The Fund’s exposure to Puerto Rico government-related credits, although limited, was a detractor from results as credit spreads on these bonds widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. The Fund’s positions in Puerto Rico government-related securities were eliminated by the end of the period.
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

Fund Information

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)
     
MNE
Initial Offering Date
     
August 1, 2003
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2014 ($13.31) 1
     
5.50%
Tax Equivalent Yield 2
     
11.15%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.061
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.732
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 2014 4
     
37%
1   Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2   Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal and state tax rate of 50.67%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.
3   The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
4   Represents VRDP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.
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          BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
   
 
Change
 
   
 
High
 
   
 
Low
 
Market Price
        $ 13.31         $ 13.06            1.91 %        $ 13.80         $ 12.49   
Net Asset Value
        $ 14.72         $ 14.54            1.24 %        $ 14.79         $ 13.95   
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
     



 
    

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments

Sector Allocation
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
County/City/Special District/School District
           22 %           17 %  
Transportation
           18             20    
Education
           13             12    
Utilities
           12             12    
Health
           12             13    
State
           10             13    
Corporate
           7             7    
Housing
           6             6    

Credit Quality Allocation 1
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
AAA/Aaa
           7 %           6 %  
AA/Aa
           48             47    
A
           30             32    
BBB/Baa
           8             8    
BB/Ba
           4             3    
Not Rated 2
           3             4    
1   Using the higher of Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) ratings.
2   The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of January 31, 2014 and July 31, 2013, the market value of these securities was $1,317,449 and $530,726, each representing 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 
 
Call/Maturity Schedule 3
 
 
Calendar Year Ended December 31,
                
 
2014
           4 %  
2015
           8    
2016
           11    
2017
           5    
2018
           10    
3   Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.
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Fund Summary  as of January 31, 2014 BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.

Fund Overview

BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.’s (MZA) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal and Arizona income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and Arizona income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund expects to invest at least 75% of its assets in municipal obligations that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

Performance

  For the six-month period ended January 31, 2014, the Fund returned 5.53% based on market price and 6.02% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 3.25% based on market price and 4.82% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.
  Contributing positively to performance was the Fund’s income accrual generated from coupon payments on its portfolio of Arizona state tax-exempt municipal bonds. The Fund’s duration exposure (sensitivity to interest rate movements) had a positive impact on returns as municipal interest rates declined during the period. (Bond prices rise when rates fall.) Exposure to longer-dated bonds added to returns as the municipal yield curve flattened (i.e., longer-term rates fell more than shorter-term rates).
  The Fund’s exposure to Puerto Rico government-related credits, although limited, was a detractor from results as credit spreads on these bonds widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. The Fund’s positions in Puerto Rico government-related securities were eliminated by the end of the period.
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE MKT
     
MZA
Initial Offering Date
     
October 29, 1993
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2014 ($13.63) 1
     
6.12%
Tax Equivalent Yield 2
     
11.33%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.0695
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.8340
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 2014 4
     
39%
1   Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2   Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal and state tax rate of 45.97%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.
3   The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
4   Represents VRDP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.
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          BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
   
 
Change
 
   
 
High
 
   
 
Low
 
Market Price
        $ 13.63         $ 13.33            2.25 %        $ 13.89         $ 12.66   
Net Asset Value
        $ 13.94         $ 13.57            2.73 %        $ 13.95         $ 12.92   
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
     



 
    

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments

Sector Allocation
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
County/City/Special District/School District
           26 %           29 %  
Utilities
           20             20    
State
           14             17    
Education
           13             12    
Health
           13             11    
Corporate
           10             8    
Transportation
           3             2    
Housing
           1             1    

Credit Quality Allocation 1
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
AAA/Aaa
           12 %           13 %  
AA/Aa
           45             41    
A
           32             34    
BBB/Baa
           7             8    
B
           1             1   
Not Rated 2
           3             3    
1   Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.
2   The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of January 31, 2014 and July 31, 2013, the market value of these securities was $1,095,590 and $1,120,000, each representing 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 
 
Call/Maturity Schedule 3
 
 
Calendar Year Ended December 31,
                
 
2014
           6 %  
2015
           7    
2016
           5    
2017
           2    
2018
           29    
3   Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.
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Fund Summary  as of January 31, 2014 BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.

Fund Overview

BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.’s (MYC) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal and California income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and California income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated below investment grade or deemed equivalent at the time of purchase. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

Performance

  For the six-month period ended January 31, 2014, the Fund returned 7.65% based on market price and 8.12% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 8.06% based on market price and 6.82% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund’s discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.
  The Fund’s exposure to bonds with longer maturities, which tend to have higher durations (greater sensitivity to interest rate movements), contributed positively to performance as tax-exempt rates declined during the period. (Bond prices rise when rates fall.) Security selection had a positive impact on returns as the Fund’s holdings of high-quality school district issues performed well due to continued improvement in the State of California’s finances. Holdings of securities in the education and utilities sectors also added to results. Leverage on the Fund’s assets achieved through the use of tender option bonds amplified the positive effect of falling rates on performance.
  While the Fund’s cash reserves were generally maintained at a minimal level, to the extent reserves were held, the cash holdings added little in the form of additional yield and provided no price appreciation in a generally positive period for the municipal market.
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE
     
MYC
Initial Offering Date
     
February 28, 1992
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2014 ($14.51) 1
     
6.53%
Tax Equivalent Yield 2
     
13.31%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.079
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.948
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 2014 4
     
38%
1   Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2   Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal and state tax rate of 50.93%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.
3   The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
4   Represents VRDP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.
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          BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
   
 
Change
 
   
 
High
 
   
 
Low
 
Market Price
        $ 14.51         $ 13.94            4.09 %        $ 15.18         $ 13.16   
Net Asset Value
        $ 15.64         $ 14.96            4.55 %        $ 15.66         $ 14.31   
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years



 
    

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments

Sector Allocation
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
County/City/Special District/School District
           40 %           41 %  
Utilities
           20             22    
Education
           12             10    
Health
           11             11    
Transportation
           7             6    
State
           7             8    
Corporate
           1             1    
Housing
           1             1    
Tobacco
           1                

Credit Quality Allocation 1
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
AAA/Aaa
           5 %           10 %  
AA/Aa
           72             67    
A
           20             22    
BBB/Baa
           1             1    
BB
           2                
1   Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

 
 
Call/Maturity Schedule 2
 
 
Calendar Year Ended December 31,
                
 
2014
           2 %  
2015
           2    
2016
           11    
2017
           8    
2018
           17    
2   Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.
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Fund Summary  as of January 31, 2014 BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund

Fund Overview

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund’s (MYF) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax). Under normal market conditions, the Fund primarily invests in municipal bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated below investment grade or deemed equivalent at the time of purchase. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

Performance

  For the six-month period ended January 31, 2014, the Fund returned 8.22% based on market price and 6.61% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of 7.76% based on market price and 5.69% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.
  The Fund benefited from its holdings in the State of California. The continued improvement in the State’s economy was the catalyst for the price appreciation in these bonds. Additionally, as the municipal yield curve flattened during the period (i.e., rates on longer-dated bonds fell more than rates on shorter-dated securities), the Fund’s longer-dated holdings in health care, education and transportation experienced the strongest price appreciation. (Bond prices rise when rates fall.)
  The Fund’s exposure to Puerto Rico government-related credits, although limited, was a detractor from results as credit spreads on these bonds widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. The Fund’s positions in Puerto Rico government-related securities were eliminated by the end of the period.
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE
     
MYF
Initial Offering Date
     
February 28, 1992
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2014 ($14.16) 1
     
6.69%
Tax Equivalent Yield 2
     
11.82%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.079
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.948
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 2014 4
     
40%
1   Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2   Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal tax rate of 43.4%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.
3   The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
4   Represents VRDP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.
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          BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
   
 
Change
 
   
 
High
 
   
 
Low
 
Market Price
        $ 14.16         $ 13.55            4.50 %        $ 14.31         $ 12.51   
Net Asset Value
        $ 14.68         $ 14.26            2.95 %        $ 14.70         $ 13.61   
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
     



 
    

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments

Sector Allocation
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
Transportation
           23 %           21 %  
County/City/Special District/School District
           21             21    
Utilities
           17             20    
Health
           15             14    
Education
           9             9    
State
           6             7    
Corporate
           4             4    
Housing
           3             3    
Tobacco
           2             1    

Credit Quality Allocation 1
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
AAA/Aaa
           7 %           9 %  
AA/Aa
           61             60    
A
           25             25    
BBB/Baa
           4             5    
BB/Ba
           1                
Not Rated
           2             1    
1   Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

 
 
Call/Maturity Schedule 2
 
 
Calendar Year Ended December 31,
                
 
2014
           2 %  
2015
              
2016
           1    
2017
           1    
2018
           15    
2   Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.
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Fund Summary  as of January 31, 2014 BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.

Fund Overview

BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.’s (MYJ) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes and New Jersey personal income tax as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes (except that the interest may subject to the federal alternative minimum tax) and New Jersey personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in long-term municipal obligations that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated below investment grade or deemed equivalent at the time of purchase. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment objective will be achieved.

Performance

  For the six-month period ended January 31, 2014, the Fund returned 6.50% based on market price and 6.34% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper New Jersey Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of 4.50% based on market price and 6.00% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.
  As the municipal yield curve flattened during the period (i.e., rates on longer-dated bonds fell more than rates on shorter-dated securities), the Fund’s longer-dated holdings in health care, education and transportation experienced the strongest price appreciation. (Bond prices rise when rates fall.)
  The Fund’s exposure to Puerto Rico government-related credits, although limited, was a detractor from results as credit spreads on these bonds widened materially during the period due to investors’ lack of confidence and a weak local economy. The Fund’s positions in Puerto Rico government-related securities were eliminated by the end of the period.
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE
     
MYJ
Initial Offering Date
     
May 1, 1992
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2014 ($14.13) 1
     
6.28%
Tax Equivalent Yield 2
     
12.19%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.074
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share 3
     
$0.888
Economic Leverage as of January 31, 2014 4
     
39%
1   Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2   Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum marginal federal and state tax rate of 48.48%, which includes the 3.8% Medicare tax. Actual tax rates will vary based on income, exemptions and deductions. Lower taxes will result in lower tax equivalent yields.
3   The monthly distribution per common share, declared on March 3, 2014, was increased to $0.075 per share. The yield on closing market price, current monthly distribution per common share and current annualized distribution per common share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future.
4   Represents VRDP Shares and TOBs as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund, including any assets attributable to VRDP Shares and TOBs, minus the sum of accrued liabilities. For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 5.
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          BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
   
 
Change
 
   
 
High
 
   
 
Low
 
Market Price
        $ 14.13         $ 13.74            2.84 %        $ 14.19         $ 12.67   
Net Asset Value
        $ 15.32         $ 14.92            2.68 %        $ 15.36         $ 14.25   
Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years
     



 
    

Overview of the Fund’s Long-Term Investments

Sector Allocation
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
Transportation
           31 %           26 %  
State
           24             27    
Education
           14             14    
County/City/Special District/School District
           12             14    
Health
           9             9    
Corporate
           6             4    
Housing
           3             5    
Utilities
           1             1    

Credit Quality Allocation 1
 
 
 
   
 
1/31/14
 
   
 
7/31/13
 
AAA/Aaa
           4 %           4 %  
AA/Aa
           36             36    
A
           49             52    
BBB/Baa
           9             7    
Not Rated 2
           2             1    
1   Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.
2   The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of January 31, 2014 and July 31, 2013, the market value of these securities was $7,338,825, representing 2%, and $3,519,770, representing 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments.

 
 
Call/Maturity Schedule 3
 
 
Calendar Year Ended December 31,
                
 
2014
           5 %  
2015
           5    
2016
           1    
2017
           7    
2018
           11    
3   Scheduled maturity dates and/or bonds that are subject to potential calls by issuers over the next five years.
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Schedule of Investments  January 31, 2014 (Unaudited) BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MNE)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Municipal Bonds
         Par
(000)
     Value
New York — 132.9%
Corporate — 13.1%
                                        
City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, British Airways PLC Project, AMT, 7.63%, 12/01/32
        $  1,000         $   1,004,830     
City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Terminal One Group Association Project, AMT (a):
                                        
5.50%, 1/01/18
           1,000            1,083,010   
5.50%, 1/01/21
           250             268,377   
5.50%, 1/01/24
           1,000            1,070,560   
County of Essex New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, AMT, 5.20%, 12/01/23
           1,000            1,016,170   
County of Jefferson New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Solid Waste Disposal, International Paper Co. Project, Series A, AMT, 5.20%, 12/01/20
           500             500,135   
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, Refunding RB (NPFGC):
                                        
Brooklyn Union Gas/Keyspan, Series A, AMT, 4.70%, 2/01/24
           500             521,410   
Rochester Gas & Electric Corp., Series C, 5.00%, 8/01/32 (a)
           1,000            1,089,380   
Niagara Area Development Corp., Refunding RB, Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Covanta Energy Project, Series B, 4.00%, 11/01/24
           500             467,885   
Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Refunding RB, New York Restructuring, Series E, 5.00%, 12/15/32
           1,000            1,115,410   
 
                         8,137,167   
County/City/Special District/School District — 23.0%
                                        
Amherst Development Corp., Refunding RB, University at Buffalo Foundation Faculty-Student Housing Corp., Series A (AGM), 4.00%, 10/01/24
           1,000            1,029,310   
City of New York New York, GO, Refunding:
                                        
Fiscal 2013, Series J, 5.00%, 8/01/23
           2,000            2,329,140   
Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/27
           600             675,096   
Series E, 5.00%, 8/01/30
           500             545,375   
Series H, 5.00%, 8/01/25
           1,000            1,135,130   
City of New York New York, GO:
                                        
Sub-Series A-1, 5.00%, 8/01/33
           700             753,158   
Sub-Series F-1, 5.00%, 3/01/29
           250             274,668   
Sub-Series G-1, 5.00%, 4/01/29
           750             817,590   
Sub-Series I-1, 5.13%, 4/01/25
           750             852,832   
City of New York New York Convention Center Development Corp., RB, Hotel Unit Fee Secured (AMBAC), 5.00%, 11/15/35
           120             121,342   
City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PILOT, Queens Baseball Stadium (AMBAC), 5.00%, 1/01/31
           1,500            1,400,790   
Municipal Bonds
         Par
(000)
     Value
New York (continued)
County/City/Special District/School District (concluded)
                                        
City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding ARB, Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC, Series A, AMT, 5.00%, 7/01/22
        $    500          $     519,465     
County of Monroe New York Industrial Development Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/30
           1,000            1,097,540   
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., RB, Senior, Fiscal 2012, Series A, 5.75%, 2/15/47
           1,000            1,080,590   
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding RB, Liberty, 4 World Trade Center Project, 5.00%, 11/15/31
           1,000            1,064,920   
United Nations Development Corp., Refunding RB, Series A, 4.25%, 7/01/24
           500             521,105   
 
                         14,218,051   
Education — 20.6%
                                        
Build NYC Resource Corp., RB, Series A:
                                        
Bronx Charter School For Excellence Project, 3.88%, 4/15/23
           505             421,963   
South Bronx Charter School For International Cultures and The Arts Project, 5.00%, 4/01/33
           750             714,398   
County of Buffalo & Erie New York Industrial Land Development Corp., Refunding RB, Buffalo State College Foundation Housing, 6.00%, 10/01/31
           1,000            1,128,800   
County of Madison New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Colgate University Project, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/33
           650             712,862   
County of Nassau New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, New York Institute of Technology Project, Series A, 5.00%, 3/01/21
           1,000            1,101,430   
County of Schenectady New York Capital Resource Corp., Refunding RB, Union College, 5.00%, 7/01/32
           940             1,010,754   
County of Schenectady New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Union College Project, 5.00%, 7/01/26
           1,000            1,081,630   
County of Suffolk New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, New York Institute of Technology Project, 5.25%, 3/01/21
           600             613,272   
New York State Dormitory Authority, RB:
                                        
Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 4.00%, 11/01/18
           880             978,023   
Convent of the Sacred Heart (AGM), 5.00%, 11/01/21
           120             134,887   
Fordham University, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/25
           500             561,400   
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 5.50%, 7/01/25
           1,000            1,096,080   
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Series A (NPFGC), 5.15%, 7/01/24
           250             274,960   
New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:
                                        
Pace University, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/24
           850             860,616   
Teachers College, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/31
           375             402,949   
The Culinary Institute of America, 5.00%, 7/01/28
           500             522,325   

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of portfolio holdings in the Schedules of Investments, the names and descriptions of many of the securities have been abbreviated according to the following list:

AGC
  
Assured Guaranty Corp.
  
HFA
  
Housing Finance Agency
  
AGM
     
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
  
HRB
  
Housing Revenue Bonds
                                     
AMBAC
     
American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
  
IDA
  
Industrial Development Authority DB
                                     
AMT
     
Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to)
  
IDB
  
Industrial Development Board
                                     
ARB
     
Airport Revenue Bonds
  
IDRB
  
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
                                     
BARB
     
Building Aid Revenue Bonds
  
ISD
  
Independent School District
                                     
BHAC
     
Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
  
LRB
  
Lease Revenue Bonds
                                     
CAB
     
Capital Appreciation Bonds
  
M/F
  
Multi-Family
                                     
CIFG
     
CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty
  
NPFGC
  
National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
                                     
COP
     
Certificates of Participation
  
PILOT
  
Payment in Lieu of Taxes
                                     
EDA
     
Economic Development Authority
  
RB
  
Revenue Bonds
                                     
ERB
     
Education Revenue Bonds
  
S/F
  
Single-Family
                                     
GARB
     
General Airport Revenue Bonds
  
SONYMA
  
State of New York Mortgage Agency
                                     
GO
     
General Obligation Bonds
  
Syncora
  
Syncora Guarantee
                                     

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (continued)    BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MNE)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Municipal Bonds
         Par
(000)
     Value
New York (continued)
Education (concluded)
                                        
State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/30
        $  1,050         $   1,168,660     
 
                         12,785,009   
Health — 18.3%
                                        
City of New York New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, PSCH, Inc. Project, 6.20%, 7/01/20
           1,415            1,386,035   
County of Dutchess New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Vassar Brothers Medical Center (AGC), 5.00%, 4/01/21
           215             246,287   
County of Dutchess New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Health Quest System, Inc., Series A (AGM), 5.25%, 7/01/25
           1,000            1,099,770   
County of Erie New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Episcopal Church Home, Series A, 5.88%, 2/01/18
           325             325,543   
County of Genesee New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, United Memorial Medical Center Project, 4.75%, 12/01/14
           150             150,216   
County of Suffolk New York Industrial Development Agency, Refunding RB, Jefferson’s Ferry Project, 4.63%, 11/01/16
           800             862,208   
County of Westchester New York Healthcare Corp., Refunding RB, Senior Lien:
                                        
Remarketing, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/24
           910             984,556   
Remarketing, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/30
           250             259,743   
Series B, 6.00%, 11/01/30
           240             265,294   
County of Westchester New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series D-1, 6.80%, 7/01/19
           515             515,973   
County of Westchester New York Local Development Corp., Refunding RB, Kendal On Hudson Project:
                                        
3.00%, 1/01/18
           500             514,925   
4.00%, 1/01/23
           480             476,981   
New York State Dormitory Authority, RB:
                                        
New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., Series A, 5.30%, 7/01/23
           450             491,031   
New York University Hospitals Center, Series A, 5.00%, 7/01/22
           1,000            1,109,160   
New York University Hospitals Center, Series B, 5.25%, 7/01/24
           380             403,370   
New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB:
                                        
Mount Sinai Hospital, Series A, 4.25%, 7/01/23
           250             261,567   
North Shore-Long Island Jewish, Series E, 5.00%, 5/01/22
           650             709,501   
State of New York Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A, 5.00%, 5/01/32
           500             520,620   
Yonkers New York Industrial Development Agency, RB, Sacred Heart Association Project, Series A, AMT (SONYMA), 4.80%, 10/01/26
           750             764,490   
 
                         11,347,270   
Housing — 7.4%
                                        
City of New York New York Housing Development Corp., RB, M/F Housing:
                                        
Series B1, 5.25%, 7/01/30
           500             549,860   
Series H-2-A, Remarketing, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/30
           780             788,276   
New York State Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB, Homeowner Mortgage, 130th Series, AMT, 4.75%, 10/01/30
           2,500            2,504,350   
State of New York Mortgage Agency, Refunding RB, AMT:
                                        
133rd Series, 4.95%, 10/01/21
           230             233,921   
143rd Series, 4.85%, 10/01/27
           500             505,815   
 
                         4,582,222   
Municipal Bonds
         Par
(000)
     Value
New York (concluded)
State — 14.4%
                                        
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series B, 5.25%, 11/15/25
        $    750          $     865,132     
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, BARB, Fiscal 2009, Series S-3, 5.00%, 1/15/23
           575             648,307   
New York State Dormitory Authority, RB:
                                        
Education, Series F, 5.00%, 3/15/30
           1,290            1,333,615   
Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, 5.00%, 7/01/26
           1,015            1,117,515   
Municipal Health Facilities Lease, Sub-Series 2-4, 5.00%, 1/15/27
           600             655,110   
Unrefunded Balance, Series D, 5.00%, 3/15/31
           500             533,615   
New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding RB, Department of Health, Series A (CIFG), 5.00%, 7/01/25
           1,500            1,579,710   
New York State Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, Series A-1, 5.00%, 4/01/22
           1,000            1,145,840   
New York State Urban Development Corp., RB, Personal Income Tax, Series A-1, 5.00%, 3/15/32
           400             436,372   
State of New York Thruway Authority, RB, Transportation, Series A, 5.00%, 3/15/32
           250             272,733   
State of New York Urban Development Corp., RB, Personal Income Tax, Series A, 3.50%, 3/15/28
           305             302,639   
 
                         8,890,588   
Transportation — 23.9%
                                        
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB:
                                        
Series A, 5.00%, 11/15/27
           1,000            1,085,460   
Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 11/15/16 (b)
           990             1,114,621   
Series A (NPFGC), 5.00%, 11/15/24
           1,010            1,118,636   
Series B (NPFGC), 5.25%, 11/15/19
           860             1,019,031   
Series H, 5.00%, 11/15/30
           500             534,800   
Sub-Series B-1, 5.00%, 11/15/24
           460             525,306   
Sub-Series B-4, 5.00%, 11/15/24
           300             342,591   
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding RB, Series F, 5.00%, 11/15/30
           500             534,800   
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, 5.00%, 12/01/20
           1,000            1,093,600   
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding ARB, Consolidated, 152nd Series, AMT, 5.00%, 11/01/23
           500             543,135   
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Refunding RB, AMT:
                                        
178th Series, 5.00%, 12/01/32
           1,000            1,059,710   
Consolidated, 138th Series, 4.75%, 12/01/30
           205             208,169   
Consolidated, 152nd Series, 5.00%, 11/01/24
           1,000            1,084,040   
State of New York Thruway Authority, Refunding RB, General, Series I, 5.00%, 1/01/37
           1,000            1,049,250   
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Refunding RB, Series A:
                                        
5.00%, 11/15/22
           525             624,897   
5.00%, 11/15/24
           2,000            2,289,840   
5.00%, 1/01/27
           500             555,835   
 
                         14,783,721   
Utilities — 12.2%
                                        
City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System, 2nd General Resolution:
                                        
Series DD, 5.00%, 6/15/32
           500             528,895   
Series EE, 5.00%, 6/15/34
           3,000            3,240,330   
Long Island Power Authority, Refunding RB:
                                        
Electric System, Series A, 5.50%, 4/01/24
           500             555,715   
General, Series D (NPFGC), 5.00%, 9/01/25
           2,000            2,167,280   
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Refunding RB, NYC Municipal Water Finance Authority Project, 2nd Resolution, Series B, 5.00%, 6/15/31
           1,000            1,094,650   
 
                         7,586,870   
Total Municipal Bonds in New York
                         82,330,898   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (continued)    BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MNE)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Municipal Bonds
         Par
(000)
     Value
Puerto Rico — 2.5%
Housing — 2.5%
                                        
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Subordinate, Capital Fund Modernization, 5.13%, 12/01/27
        $  1,570         $   1,571,554     
Total Municipal Bonds — 135.4%
                         83,902,452   

Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (c)
                                        
New York — 21.1%
County/City/Special District/School District — 10.8%
                                        
City of New York New York, GO, Refunding, Series E, 5.25%, 8/01/22
           2,000            2,367,000   
City of New York New York, GO:
                                        
Sub-Series B-1, 5.25%, 9/01/22
           750             858,098   
Sub-Series I-1, 5.50%, 4/01/21
           1,499            1,759,993   
New York State Urban Development Corp., Refunding RB, Service Contracts, Series B, 5.00%, 1/01/21
           1,499            1,697,588   
 
                         6,682,679   
Transportation — 5.0%
                                        
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, ARB, Consolidated, 169th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/26
           750             817,388   
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, Consolidated, 169th Series, AMT, 5.00%, 10/15/21
           2,000            2,325,120   
 
                         3,142,508   
Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts (c)
         Par
(000)
     Value
New York (concluded)
Utilities — 5.3%
                                        
City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, Water & Sewer System:
                                        
2nd General Resolution, Fiscal 2011, Series HH, 5.00%, 6/15/32
        $  1,560          $   1,689,745     
Series A, 4.75%, 6/15/30
           1,500            1,589,580   
 
                         3,279,325   
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to
Tender Option Bond Trusts — 21.1%
                         13,104,512   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $93,739,308) — 156.5%
                         97,006,964   

Short-Term Securities
           Shares                  
BIF New York Municipal Money Fund, 0.00% (d)(e)
           342,677            342,677   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $342,677) — 0.6%
                         342,677   
Total Investments (Cost — $94,081,985) — 157.1%
                         97,349,641   
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.3%
                         755,707   
Liability for TOB Trust Certificates, Including Interest Expense and Fees Payable — (10.6%)
                         (6,538,577 )  
VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value — (47.8%)
                         (29,600,000 )  
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%
                      $ 61,966,771   

Notes to Schedule of Investments

(a)      
Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(b)      
US government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par.
(c)      
Represent bonds transferred to a TOB. In exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These bonds serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOBs.
(d)      
Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the six months ended January 31, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

 
Affiliate
 
   
 
Shares
Held at
July 31, 2013
 
   
 
Net
Activity
 
   
 
Shares
Held at
January 31, 2014
 
   
 
Income
 
BIF New York Municipal Money Fund
     802,542      (459,865)      342,677   

(e)      
Represents the current yield as of report date.
     
Financial futures contracts outstanding as of January 31, 2014 were as follows:
 
Contracts
Sold
 
 
 
   
 
Issue
 
   
 
Exchange
 
   
 
Expiration
 
   
 
Notional
Value
 
   
 
Unrealized
Depreciation
 
(52)
     
10-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
March 2014
     $ 6,539,000         $ (105,551 )  

     
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s sector classifications refer to any one or more of the sector sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (MNE)
    

     
Fair Value Measurements – Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
     
Level 1 – unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access
     
Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)
     
Level 3 – unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

       
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
       
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Fund’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
       
The following tables summarize the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of January 31, 2014:

 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Level 1
 
   
 
Level 2
 
   
 
Level 3
 
   
 
Total
 
Assets:
                                                                                
Investments:
                                                                                
Long-Term Investments 1
                    $ 97,006,964                     $ 97,006,964   
Short-Term Securities
        $ 342,677                                    342,677   
Total
        $     342,677         $  97,006,964                     $  97,349,641   
1 See above Schedule of Investments for values in each sector.

 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Level 1
 
   
 
Level 2
 
   
 
Level 3
 
   
 
Total
 
Derivative Financial Instruments 2
                                                                                
Liabilities:
                                                                                
Interest rate contracts
        $   (105,551 )                                $   (105,551 )  
2 Derivative financial instruments are financial futures contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

       
The carrying amount for certain of the Fund’s assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of January 31, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Level 1
 
   
 
Level 2
 
   
 
Level 3
 
   
 
Total
 
Assets:
                                                                                
Cash pledged for financial futures contracts
        $ 87,000                                 $ 87,000   
Liabilities:
                                                                                
TOB trust certificates
                    $ (6,537,751 )                       (6,537,751 )  
VRDP Shares
                       (29,600,000 )                       (29,600,000 )  
Total
        $     87,000           $ (36,137,751 )                    $ (36,050,751 )  

       
There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended January 31, 2014.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments  January 31, 2014 (Unaudited) BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. (MZA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)