BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MVF) Shares Bought by Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co

Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co increased its holdings in BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MVF) by 1.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 149,520 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,020 shares during the period. Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co owned about 0.23% of BlackRock MuniVest Fund worth $1,053,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of MVF. Raymond James & Associates lifted its stake in BlackRock MuniVest Fund by 1.6% in the third quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 356,787 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,712,000 after buying an additional 5,504 shares during the last quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of BlackRock MuniVest Fund by 3.7% in the 4th quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 352,899 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,484,000 after acquiring an additional 12,674 shares during the period. Leo Wealth LLC lifted its position in BlackRock MuniVest Fund by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Leo Wealth LLC now owns 307,617 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,166,000 after purchasing an additional 5,283 shares during the last quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC boosted its stake in BlackRock MuniVest Fund by 7.3% during the 4th quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC now owns 140,206 shares of the company’s stock valued at $987,000 after purchasing an additional 9,537 shares during the period. Finally, Pathway Financial Advisers LLC grew its position in BlackRock MuniVest Fund by 666.2% in the 3rd quarter. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC now owns 64,656 shares of the company’s stock worth $491,000 after purchasing an additional 56,218 shares during the last quarter. 48.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

BlackRock MuniVest Fund Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:MVF opened at $7.26 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $7.21 and its two-hundred day moving average is $7.35. BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. has a 52 week low of $6.74 and a 52 week high of $7.64.

BlackRock MuniVest Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, February 14th will be given a $0.036 dividend. This represents a $0.43 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.95%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 14th.

BlackRock MuniVest Fund Company Profile

BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in investment grade, long term municipal obligations that are exempt from federal income taxes.