BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MHN) Shares Sold by Ashton Thomas Securities LLC

Ashton Thomas Securities LLC lowered its stake in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MHN) by 60.0% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 34,500 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 51,700 shares during the period. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC’s holdings in BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund were worth $357,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $122,000. Stephens Inc. AR purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund during the fourth quarter worth about $166,000. LPL Financial LLC increased its position in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund by 20.7% during the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 25,115 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $260,000 after purchasing an additional 4,301 shares in the last quarter. Dakota Wealth Management lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund by 51.7% in the 4th quarter. Dakota Wealth Management now owns 25,622 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $265,000 after purchasing an additional 8,728 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Breakwater Capital Group acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $271,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 28.22% of the company’s stock.

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund Stock Performance

NYSE:MHN opened at $10.30 on Wednesday. BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. has a 52-week low of $10.05 and a 52-week high of $11.20. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $10.43 and its 200 day moving average price is $10.65.

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be given a dividend of $0.0515 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 14th. This represents a $0.62 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.00%.

About BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund

BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality 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 fixed income markets. It invests primarily in investment grade New York municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes and New York State and New York City personal income taxes.