- ISIN
- US0924791041
- CUSIP
- 092479104
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- IPO Date
- Oct 29, 2002
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $286.23M
- Enterprise Value
- $587.95M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.14
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $45.89M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $41.83M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $11.98M
- Year Range
- $10.10 - $11.19
- ROA (TTM)
- -0.72%
- ROE (TTM)
- -1.21%
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Performance
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust
- 1D
- —
- 1M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
BYM Monthly Returns History
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.43% | -0.40% | 2.02% | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 3.76% | 0.95% | -3.69% | -1.14% | -0.61% | 1.30% | -0.80% | 1.97% | 4.12% | 1.24% | -0.86% | 1.07% | 7.27% |
| 2024 | 1.18% | 1.27% | 2.40% | -5.60% | 1.30% | 4.76% | 3.70% | 0.69% | 1.96% | -3.87% | 2.14% | -6.89% | 2.29% |
| 2023 | 4.48% | -4.86% | 2.40% | 1.04% | -5.50% | 4.04% | 0.16% | -5.19% | -6.73% | -3.38% | 14.34% | 4.20% | 3.11% |
| 2022 | -9.52% | -2.15% | -3.08% | -7.23% | 4.43% | -1.98% | 8.15% | -6.05% | -11.67% | -6.72% | 17.49% | -4.46% | -23.42% |
| 2021 | -0.60% | -1.29% | 2.70% | 4.83% | 0.12% | -0.01% | 4.01% | -0.81% | -4.63% | -0.02% | 1.96% | 1.48% | 7.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust has an annualized alpha of 3.39%, beta of 0.20, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 30, 2002.
- This stock participated in 39.49% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 35.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.20 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
- R2 of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.39%
- Beta
- 0.20
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 35.47%
- Downside Capture
- 39.49%
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust provided a 4.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.50 | $0.67 | $0.64 | $0.47 | $0.65 | $0.70 | $0.61 | $0.60 | $0.65 | $0.76 | $0.81 | $0.86 |
Dividend yield | 4.52% | 6.09% | 5.89% | 4.20% | 5.74% | 4.46% | 3.99% | 4.27% | 5.23% | 5.33% | 5.84% | 5.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.11 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.67 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.64 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.47 |
| 2022 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.65 |
| 2021 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.70 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust was 44.82%, occurring on Oct 10, 2008. Recovery took 214 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -44.82%Oct 2008 | 9mo 6d | 10mo 12d | 1y 7moJan 2008 - Aug 2009 |
2023 bear market2023 | -36.33%Oct 2023 | 2y 2mo | — | 4y 10moAug 2021 - now |
2013 bear market2013 | -26.87%Sep 2013 | 8mo 1d | 2y 3mo | 2y 11moJan 2013 - Dec 2015 |
COVID crash2020 | -24.68%Mar 2020 | 9d | 4mo 15d | 4mo 24dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.81%Jan 2011 | 2mo 20d | 8mo 17d | 11mo 7dOct 2010 - Sep 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BYM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | — | -56.78% | — |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | — | 0.00% | — |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | — | -10.72% | — |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 1.97% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BYM relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BYM has a P/S ratio of 6.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BYM in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BYM has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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