Key statistics
Previous close$10.96
Open$10.98
Day high$10.98
Day low$10.91
52-week high$11.46
52-week low$10.20
Market cap725.16M
Volume251.89K
Average volume289.15K
P/E ratio29.08
Forward P/E—
EPS0.38
Dividend yield+6.10%
Market context
Why it moved
MYI, a municipal bond closed-end fund, slipped modestly as rising geopolitical tensions from escalating U.S.-Iran conflicts drove crude oil above $90, stoking renewed inflation concerns and pushing bond yields slightly higher, weighing on fixed-income assets.
What is happening
Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.
July 17, 2026BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III edged lower in a risk-off session, as a semiconductor-led tech selloff weighed on broader equity sentiment and the S&P 500 pulled back. The fund's modest dip reflects caution around municipal bond closed-end funds amid a broader market retreat, though parent company BlackRock just reported a blowout Q2 with AUM surpassing $15 trillion for the first time—underscoring the firm's strong management platform. Macro crosscurrents, including geopolitical tensions from escalating U.S.-Iran strikes and lingering interest rate uncertainty, are keeping fixed-income investors cautious.-0.4562
July 16, 2026BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III edged down modestly, trading in quiet after-hours activity after closing slightly lower on the day, as the broader muni bond fund space digested a mixed macro backdrop. Parent company BlackRock (BLK) topped Q2 earnings and revenue estimates on July 15, reinforcing confidence in the asset manager, while softer-than-expected June CPI data offered a constructive signal for fixed-income and rate-sensitive assets like municipal bond funds. However, a tech-led equity selloff and rising oil prices amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions tempered broader risk appetite.-0.3636
July 15, 2026BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III closed modestly lower as the broader fixed-income environment faced headwinds from persistent inflation uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Parent company BlackRock delivered a strong Q2 2026 earnings beat—with EPS of $13.91 versus the $12.57 estimate—and its iShares unit surpassed $6 trillion in assets after attracting a record $310 billion in H1 2026, underscoring robust investor demand for BlackRock-managed vehicles. Still, the muni fund edged down against a backdrop of rising oil prices tied to renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, a hawkish Fed outlook, and rate hike uncertainty ahead of the July 28–29 FOMC meeting.-0.6323
July 8, 2026BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III closed essentially unchanged, holding steady near $10.97 even as broader markets tumbled on renewed U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions that sent oil surging over 5% and triggered a risk-off selloff in equities. The fund's resilience reflects the defensive appeal of municipal bond closed-end funds amid rising rate uncertainty, though BlackRock's recent disclosure revealed MYI carries a year-to-date average daily discount of -7.47% — below the 10% threshold that would trigger a tender offer under BlackRock's discount management program. With BlackRock set to report Q2 earnings on July 15 and Fed minutes signaling potential rate hikes ahead, muni investors are closely watching interest rate trajectory.0.0912
July 7, 2026BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III closed down nearly 1% as rising Treasury yields weighed on municipal bond closed-end funds. The 30-year Treasury yield traded above the key 5% level and the 10-year yield rose to 4.505%, pressuring rate-sensitive muni paper. A hawkish tone from new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh — who signaled a higher bar for rate cuts and a data-driven approach — has kept 'higher for longer' concerns elevated, creating a challenging backdrop for leveraged muni funds. Separately, BlackRock's parent disclosed that MYI's discount-to-NAV stands at -7.47% year-to-date, falling short of the 10% threshold that would trigger a tender offer under its discount management program.-0.9937
July 1, 2026BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III closed essentially unchanged as BlackRock released an update on its closed-end fund discount management programs, revealing MYI's average daily discount to NAV stands at -7.47% — below the 10% threshold that would trigger a mandatory tender offer. The program, running through September 30, 2026, requires ongoing monitoring, and investors are watching closely as the measurement period concludes to determine whether a share repurchase at 98% of NAV will materialize, a development that could serve as a potential liquidity catalyst for shareholders.June 30, 2026BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III (MYI) edged slightly lower on the final trading day of the first half of 2026, as the broader municipal bond and fixed-income landscape remained sensitive to rising rate uncertainty. With headline inflation at 4.1% and markets pricing a 30% chance of a Fed rate hike, muni closed-end funds like MYI face headwinds, though the Supreme Court's ruling to protect Fed Governor Lisa Cook offered some reassurance around monetary policy stability and the macro backdrop for rate-sensitive asset managers.-0.3587
June 29, 2026BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III edged higher, outpacing the flat financial services sector as broader market sentiment improved following reports that the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt tit-for-tat military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, easing geopolitical risk and supporting risk assets. The fund, which holds investment-grade municipal bonds, also benefits from the broader macro backdrop of moderating oil prices and receding rate-hike expectations — conditions that tend to support muni bond valuations and income-focused closed-end funds.0.8137
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