BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST

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 811-10543

Name of Fund:  BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

Fund Address:   100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

Name and address of agent for service:  John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock Core Bond Trust,

            55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055

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

Date of fiscal year end: 08/31/2017

Date of reporting period: 02/28/2017


Item 1 – Report to Stockholders


FEBRUARY 28, 2017

 

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)

 

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BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


The Markets in Review

 

Dear Shareholder,

Risk assets, such as stocks and high yield bonds, enjoyed strong performance in the 12 months ended February 28, 2017. It was a different story for higher-quality assets such as U.S. Treasuries, which generated muted returns after struggling in the latter part of 2016 as reflationary expectations in the United States helped drive a pick-up in global growth and investors braced for higher interest rates.

Markets showed great resilience during the period. Big surprises such as the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union and the outcome of the U.S. presidential election brought spikes in equity market volatility, but they were ultimately short-lived. Instead, investors used the sell-offs to seize upon buying opportunities, allowing markets to quickly rebound. We believe this reinforces the case for taking the long view rather than reacting to short-term market noise.

The global reflationary theme — rising nominal growth, wages and inflation — was the dominant driver of asset returns during the period, outweighing significant political upheavals and uncertainty. This trend accelerated after the U.S. election and continued into the beginning of 2017, stoked by expectations for an extra boost to U.S. growth via fiscal policy.

Although economic momentum is gaining traction, the capacity for rapid global growth is restrained by structural factors including an aging population, low productivity growth and excess savings. A tempered economic growth trend and high valuations across most assets have set the stage for muted investment returns going forward.

Equity markets still have room to move, although the disparity between winners and losers is widening, making selectivity increasingly important. Fixed income investors are also facing challenges as bond markets recalibrate to accommodate rising rates and higher inflation expectations. And in a world where political risk and policy uncertainty abound, there is no lack of potential catalysts for higher volatility.

In this environment, investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

Total Returns as of February 28, 2017  
    6-month     12-month  

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    10.01     24.98

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    12.61       36.11  

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia,
Far East Index)

    4.90       15.75  

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    5.51       29.46  

3-month Treasury bills
(BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month
U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

    0.22       0.39  

U.S. Treasury securities
(BofA Merrill Lynch
10-Year U.S. Treasury
Index)

    (6.17     (4.09

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index)

    (2.19     1.42  

Tax-exempt municipal
bonds (S&P Municipal
Bond Index)

    (2.51     0.76  

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer
Capped Index)

    5.43       21.83  
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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Table of Contents     

 

     Page  

The Markets in Review

    2  

Semi-Annual Report:

 

Trust Summaries

    4  

The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging

    10  

Derivative Financial Instruments

    10  
Financial Statements:  

Schedules of Investments

    11  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

    65  

Statements of Operations

    67  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    68  

Statements of Cash Flows

    71  

Financial Highlights

    73  

Notes to Financial Statements

    76  

Officers and Trustees

    92  

Additional Information

    93  

 

                
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Trust Summary as of February 28, 2017    BlackRock Core Bond Trust

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Core Bond Trust’s (BHK) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 75% of its managed assets in bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust’s investments will include a broad range of bonds, including corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities and mortgage-related securities. The Trust may invest up to 25% of its total managed assets in bonds that at the time of investment are rated Ba/BB or below by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Standard & Poors Ratings Group (“S&P”), Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”) or another nationally recognized rating agency or bonds that are unrated but judged to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser. The Trust may invest up to 10% of its managed assets in bonds issued in foreign currencies. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

 

Trust Information     

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)

  BHK

Initial Offering Date

  November 27, 2001

Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of February 28, 2017 ($13.34)1

  5.85%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2

  $0.065

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2

  $0.780

Economic Leverage as of February 28, 20173

  30%

 

  1   

Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a tax return of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  3   

Represents reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 10.

 

Performance and Portfolio Management Commentary

 

Returns for the six months ended February 28, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV  

BHK1,2

    (4.15 )%      (2.10 )% 

Lipper Corporate BBB-Rated Debt Funds (Leveraged)3

    0.44     0.54

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2  

The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3   

Average return.

 

      Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

The largest detractors from performance included the Trust’s stance with respect to duration (and corresponding interest rate sensitivity) as well as the Trust’s yield curve positioning. Allocations to investment grade corporate securities, global sovereign/supranational/agency issues, residential mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) also detracted.

 

The largest positive contributions to the Trust’s absolute performance came from holdings of high yield corporate bonds, asset-backed securities (“ABS”) and capital securities.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

 

 

Over the six-month period, the Trust’s profile with respect to credit risk was essentially unchanged, while sector allocations were rotated to reflect the view that the economy is entering a reflationary period. In addition, the Trust’s allocation in global sovereign/supranational/agency issues was reduced and rotated into emerging market debt, investment grade corporate securities, high yield corporate bonds and CMBS. Lastly, agency collateralized mortgage obligations were added to the portfolio.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

 

 

As of period end, the Trust maintained diversified exposure within non-government spread sectors, including investment grade credit, high yield credit, CMBS and ABS, as well as smaller allocations to non-agency MBS and U.S. municipal bonds. The Trust also held exposure to government-related sectors such as U.S. Treasury securities, agency debt and agency MBS.

 

 

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.

 

                
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     BlackRock Core Bond Trust

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      2/28/17      8/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 13.34      $ 14.33        (6.91 )%     $ 14.34      $ 12.59  

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.50      $ 15.25        (4.92 )%     $ 15.29      $ 13.99  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments

 

Portfolio Composition   2/28/17     8/31/16  

Corporate Bonds

    49     47

U.S. Treasury Obligations

    10       14  

Preferred Securities

    9       10  

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

    9       10  

Asset-Backed Securities

    8       8  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities

    7       6  

Short-Term Securities

    1       1  

Municipal Bonds

    3       2  

Foreign Agency Obligations

    2       2  

Floating Rate Loan Interests

    2       1  

Options Written

    1      (1

Other1

           

 

  1   

Representing less than 1% of the Trust’s total investments and Other may include Common Stocks and Options Purchased.

 

 

Credit Quality Allocation2,3   2/28/17     8/31/16  

AAA/Aaa4

    22     24

AA/Aa

    6       4  

A

    16       14  

BBB/Baa

    30       22  

BB/Ba

    12       17  

B

    8       12  

CCC/Caa

    3       4  

N/R

    3       3  

 

  2   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  3   

Excludes Short-Term Securities, Options Purchased and Options Written.

 

  4   

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of not-rated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities and U.S. Treasury Obligations as AAA/Aaa.

 

 

                
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Trust Summary as of February 28, 2017    BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.’s (HYT) (the “Trust”) primary investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income. The Trust’s secondary investment objective is to provide shareholders with capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities which are rated at the time of investment to be below investment grade or, if unrated, are considered by the investment adviser to be of comparable quality. The Trust may invest directly in fixed income securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objectives will be achieved.

 

Trust Information     

Symbol on NYSE

  HYT

Initial Offering Date

  May 30, 2003

Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of February 28, 2017 ($11.16)1

  7.53%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2

  $0.07

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2

  $0.84

Economic Leverage as of February 28, 20173

  27%

 

  1   

Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a tax return of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2   

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  3   

Represents bank borrowings as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 10.

 

Performance and Portfolio Management Commentary

 

Returns for the six months ended February 28, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV  

HYT1,2

    7.14 %     8.00

Lipper High Yield Funds (Leveraged)3

    7.08 %     7.59

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2  

The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3   

Average return.

 

      Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

High yield corporate bonds and floating rate loan interests (bank loans) both benefited from the strong appetite for credit during the six-month period. On a sector basis, the largest contributors to the Trust’s returns included the independent energy, metals & mining, and wireless sectors. From a credit-rating perspective, B-rated, BB-rated, and CCC-rated names were the largest contributors, as the lower credit-quality portions of both the high yield and bank loan markets drove the overall rally across the two asset classes. Finally, liquid high yield positions were substantial positive contributors to performance given the strong performance of the asset class over the period, including high yield exchange traded funds, credit default swap indexes and total return swaps.

 

 

From a sector perspective, the sole absolute detractor over the semi-annual period was natural gas. From a credit-rating perspective, CC- and C- names were slight detractors. From an asset allocation perspective, the only detractor for the period came from a small allocation to U.S. Treasury securities.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

 

 

As the high yield market rallied early in the period, the Trust maintained a slightly overweight market sensitivity, while remaining focused on quality and consistent cash-flow stories where balance sheets and asset coverage are strong. While lower-quality and stressed/distressed portions of the high yield market outperformed over the six months, the Trust remained underweight to the riskier, higher yielding portion of the market in order to prudently manage risk. In that vein, the Trust reduced risk across the consumer cyclical space and with respect to retailers in particular, on the view that the outlook for the space continues to deteriorate under pressure from declining sales and secular changes. By contrast, the Trust added to the cable & satellite and technology sectors over the period.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

 

 

The Trust held the majority of its portfolio in corporate bonds, with a modest allocation to floating rate bank loans. Within high yield corporates, the Trust was underweight in lower-coupon, more interest rate-sensitive bonds while being slightly overweight to single B-rated bonds. The Trust was overweight in high conviction CCC-rated issues while remaining underweight in the highest yielding segment of the lower-related universe where downside risks are greater if volatility picks up or credit sentiment weakens. The Trust continued to favor select equity/equity-like assets with more upside as a substitute to higher-beta (more market sensitive) CCC-rated notes, although this exposure was reduced over the period in favor of high yield issues. The Trust also maintained exposure to equity futures positions to help reduce portfolio risk. The Trust ended the period with a slight long position in equities, and a below-benchmark stance with respect to duration (and corresponding interest rate risk).

 

 

At period-end, top issuer overweights included Ligado Networks (wireless), Freeport McMoran Inc. (metals & mining), and Amaya Inc. (gaming). Core issuer/credit biases remained centered on cash-flow views, determination of a specific catalyst and/or idiosyncratic characteristics.

 

 

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.

 

                
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     BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.

 

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      2/28/17      8/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 11.16      $ 10.88        2.57    $ 11.17      $ 9.86  

Net Asset Value

   $ 12.19      $ 11.79        3.39    $ 12.19      $ 11.48  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments

 

Portfolio Composition   2/28/17     8/31/16  

Corporate Bonds

    81     79

Floating Rate Loan Interests

    11       9  

Preferred Securities

    4       4  

Asset-Backed Securities

    1       2  

Common Stocks

    3       4  

Investment Companies

    1      1  

Other

    1       1  

 

  1   

Representing less than 1% of the Trust’s total investments and Other may include Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities, Warrants, Other Interests, Short-Term Securities and Options Purchased.

 

Credit Quality Allocation2,3   2/28/17     8/31/16  

A

    1     3

BBB/Baa

    7       10  

BB/Ba

    39       40  

B

    36       35  

CCC/Caa

    11       8  

N/R

    6       4  

 

  2   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  3   

Excludes Short-Term Securities, Options Purchased and Options Written.

 

 

                
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Trust Summary as of February 28, 2017    BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

 

Trust Overview

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.’s (BKT) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to manage a portfolio of high-quality securities to achieve both preservation of capital and high monthly income. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 65% of its assets in mortgage-backed securities. The Trust invests at least 80% of its assets in securities that are (i) issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities or (ii) rated at the time of investment either AAA by S&P or Aaa by Moody’s. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

 

Trust Information     

Symbol on NYSE

  BKT

Initial Offering Date

  July 22, 1988

Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of February 28, 2017 ($6.26)1

  5.08%

Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2

  $0.0265

Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2

  $0.3180

Economic Leverage as of February 28, 20173

  29%

 

  1   

Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a tax return of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

  2  

The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.

 

  3  

Represents reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see the Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 10.

 

Performance and Portfolio Management Commentary

 

Returns for the six months ended February 28, 2017 were as follows:

 

    Returns Based On  
     Market Price     NAV  

BKT1,2

    (2.74 )%      (0.56 )% 

Lipper US Mortgage Funds3

    2.34     2.78

 

  1   

All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and/or distributions.

 

  2  

The Trust’s discount to NAV widened during the period, which accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV.

 

  3   

Average return.

 

      Performance results may include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The following discussion relates to the Trust’s absolute performance based on NAV:

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

The largest detractors from performance were the Trust’s allocations within agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), U.S. agency bonds, 30-year agency MBS pass-throughs and swaps/swaptions strategies.

 

 

The largest contributors to performance during the six-month period were the Trust’s strategies to manage risk utilizing U.S. Treasury futures held as short positions against the Trust’s long positions in agency mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”). This positioning benefited performance as rates moved higher. Other contributions to returns came from allocations

   

to agency interest-only and principal-only bonds, positions in commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) and allocations to legacy (i.e., issued prior to 2008) non-agency residential MBS.

 

 

The Trust uses interest rate derivatives including futures, options, swaps and swaptions, mainly for the purpose of managing duration, convexity (the rate at which duration changes in response to interest rate movements) and yield curve positioning. The use of derivatives had a positive impact on Trust performance for the period.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

 

 

The Trust decreased its holdings within agency pass-throughs during the period, while maintaining exposure to agency CMOs. The Trust’s allocation to legacy non-agency residential MBS was unchanged. Within CMBS, exposures were slightly reduced as the risk profile became less favorable in the wake of significant spread tightening. The Trust’s allocation to asset-backed securities remained minimal.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

 

 

As of period end, the Trust continued to be overweight in well-structured agency CMOs with call protected and seasoned collateral, and those which demonstrated more favorable prepayment characteristics. The Trust also maintained non-benchmark positions in legacy non-agency residential MBS and CMBS.

 

 

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.

 

                
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     BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary

 

      2/28/17      8/31/16      Change      High      Low  

Market Price

   $ 6.26      $ 6.60        (5.15 )%     $ 6.61      $ 6.16  

Net Asset Value

   $ 6.75      $ 6.96        (3.02 )%     $ 6.98      $ 6.71  

 

Market Price and Net Asset Value History For the Past Five Years

 

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Overview of the Trust’s Total Investments

 

Portfolio Composition   2/28/17     8/31/16  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities

    123     97

U.S. Treasury Obligations

    3       2  

Short-Term Securities

    1       1  

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

    1       1  

Asset-Backed Securities

    1      1  

Borrowed Bonds1

           

TBA Sale Commitments

    (28     (2

 

  1   

Representing less than 0.50% of the Trust’s total investments.

Credit Quality Allocation2,3   2/28/17     8/31/16  

AAA/Aaa4

    99     99

BBB

    1       1  

 

  2   

For financial reporting purposes, credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either S&P or Moody’s if ratings differ. These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

 

  3   

Excludes Money Market Funds.

 

  4   

The investment adviser evaluates the credit quality of not-rated investments based upon certain factors including, but not limited to, credit ratings for similar investments and financial analysis of sectors and individual investments. Using this approach, the investment adviser has deemed U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities and U.S. Treasury Obligations as AAA/Aaa.

 

 

                
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging     

 

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

In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of leverage, which is based on short-term interest rates, is normally lower than the income earned by a Trust on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of the Trusts (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, the Trusts’ shareholders 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.

To illustrate these concepts, assume a Trust’s capitalization is $100 million and it utilizes leverage for an additional $30 million, creating a total value of $130 million available for investment in longer-term income securities. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and longer-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, a Trust’s financing costs on the $30 million of proceeds obtained from leverage are based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by a Trust with the proceeds from leverage earn income based on longer-term interest rates. In this case, a Trust’s financing cost of leverage is significantly lower than the income earned on a Trust’s longer-term investments acquired from such leverage proceeds, and therefore the holders of Common Shares (“Common Shareholders”) are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.

However, in order to benefit shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed the Trusts’ return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders is lower than if the Trusts had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of the Trusts’ 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 value of the Trusts’ obligations under their respective leverage arrangements generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest

rates can influence the Trusts’ NAVs positively or negatively. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that the Trusts’ intended leveraging strategy will be successful.

The use of leverage also generally causes greater changes in each Trust’s NAV, market price and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the NAV and market price of a Trust’s shares than if the Trust were not leveraged. In addition, each Trust 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 the Trusts to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit a Trust’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. Each Trust incurs expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by shareholders and may reduce income to the shareholders. Moreover, to the extent the calculation of the Trusts’ investment advisory fees includes assets purchased with the proceeds of leverage, the investment advisory fees payable to the Trust’s investment adviser will be higher than if the Trusts did not use leverage.

Each Trust may utilize leverage through a credit facility or reverse repurchase agreements as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Trusts are permitted to issue debt up to 33 1/3% of their total managed assets. A Trust may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, a Trust may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by its credit facility, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.

If a Trust segregates or designates on its books and records cash or liquid assets having values not less than the value of a Trust’s obligations under the reverse repurchase agreement (including accrued interest) then such transaction is not considered a senior security and is not subject to the foregoing limitations and requirements under the 1940 Act.

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments     

 

The Trusts may invest in various derivative financial instruments. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other asset without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and 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 instrument. The Trusts’ successful use of a derivative financial instrument depends on the investment adviser’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of these instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may limit the amount of appreciation a Trust can realize on an investment and/or may result in lower distributions paid to shareholders. The Trusts’ investments in these instruments, if any, are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

                
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Schedule of Investments February 28, 2017 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Asset-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Asset-Backed Securities — 10.4%

 

ALM VI Ltd., Series 2012-6A, Class B2R, 3.82%, 7/15/26 (a)(b)

     USD       1,000     $ 1,002,115  

Anchorage Capital CLO 9 Ltd., Series 2016-9A, Class D, 4.95%, 1/15/29 (a)(b)

       650       651,690  

Apidos CDO, Series 2012-9AR, Class DR, 4.92%, 7/15/23 (a)(b)

       1,400       1,401,189  

Apidos CLO XIX, Series 2014-19A, Class DR, 4.38%, 10/17/26 (a)(b)

       1,000       995,211  

Ares XXVIII CLO, Ltd., Series 2013-3A, Class D, 4.52%, 10/17/24 (a)(b)

       1,000       1,000,874  

Ares XXXII CLO, Ltd., Series 2014-32A, Class CR, 4.49%, 11/15/25 (a)(b)

       1,250       1,250,000  

Atlas Senior Loan Fund, Ltd., 4.95%, 11/30/28 (a)(b)

       1,250       1,250,000  

Atrium CDO Corp., Series 9A, Class D, 4.44%, 2/28/24 (a)(b)

       1,500       1,503,744  

Battalion CLO VII Ltd., Series 2014-7A, Class C, 4.92%, 10/17/26 (a)(b)

       1,000       991,626  

Bowman Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class D2R, 4.38%, 11/23/25 (a)(b)

       3,000       3,000,000  

CenterPoint Energy Transition Bond Co. LLC, Series 2012-1, Class A3, 3.03%, 10/15/25

       2,210       2,276,248  

CIFC Funding Ltd. (a)(b):

      

Series 2012-3A, Class B1R, 5.04%, 1/29/25

       2,500       2,506,672  

Series 2013-IA, Class B, 3.83%, 4/16/25

       1,000       1,000,896  

Series 2014-4A, Class D, 4.42%, 10/17/26

       2,000       2,010,825  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-13, Class 3AV2, 0.91%, 1/25/37 (a)

       288       279,683  

DCP Rights LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 5.46%, 10/25/44 (b)

       3,879       3,871,595  

Dryden 34 Senior Loan Fund, Series 2014-34A, Class C, 3.82%, 10/15/26 (a)(b)

       1,000       996,187  

Flatiron CLO Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class D, 4.62%, 1/15/23 (a)(b)

       1,000       1,002,321  

Galaxy XV CLO Ltd. (a)(b):

      

3.62%, 4/15/25

       1,000       1,001,147  

5.34%, 11/15/26

       1,000       1,001,581  

GoldenTree Loan Opportunities IX Ltd., Series 2014-9A, Class D, 4.54%, 10/29/26

       1,000       995,080  

Highbridge Loan Management Ltd., Series 5A-2015, Class C1, 4.24%, 1/29/26 (a)(b)

       4,000       4,019,518  

Limerock CLO III LLC, Series 2014-3A, Class C, 4.63%, 10/20/26 (a)(b)

       3,750       3,697,971  

Madison Park Funding IX Ltd., Series 2012-9AR, Class DR, 4.89%, 8/15/22 (a)(b)

       1,200       1,201,107  

Madison Park Funding XV Ltd., Series 2014-15A, Class B1R, 1.00%, 1/27/26 (a)(b)

       1,800       1,800,050  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A5, 1.16%, 8/23/27 (a)

       795       791,011  

Neuberger Berman CLO XVIII Ltd., Series 2014-18A, Class CR, 5.29%, 11/14/27 (a)(b)

       2,250       2,267,631  

Oaktree EIF II Ltd., Series 2015-B1A, Class C, 4.14%, 2/15/26 (a)(b)

       1,000       1,003,683  

OCP CLO Ltd., Series 2012-2A, Class DR, 5.52%, 11/22/25 (a)(b)

       1,000       1,001,701  
Asset-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Asset-Backed Securities (continued)

      

Octagon Investment Partners XX Ltd., Series 2014-1A (a)(b):

      

Class C, 3.83%, 8/12/26

     USD       750     $ 755,381  

Class D, 4.68%, 8/12/26

       1,000       1,008,673  

Octagon Investment Partners XXI Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class C, 4.69%, 11/14/26 (a)(b)

       2,000       1,996,014  

Octagon Investment Partners XXII Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class C1, 4.29%, 11/25/25 (a)(b)

       2,000       1,991,308  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2015-2A, Class C, 4.32%, 7/18/25 (b)

       5,000       4,986,153  

OZLM Funding III, Ltd., Series 2013-3A, Class BR, 4.04%, 1/22/29 (a)(b)

       1,500       1,506,175  

OZLM VII Ltd., Series 2014-7A, Class C, 4.62%, 7/17/26 (a)(b)

       470       472,144  

OZLM VIII Ltd., Series 2014-8A, Class C, 4.52%, 10/17/26 (a)(b)

       1,750       1,749,816  

Regatta V Funding Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class C, 4.49%, 10/25/26 (a)(b)

       2,000       1,956,548  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 2004-B, Class A2, 1.16%, 6/15/21 (a)

       16       16,208  

SLM Private Education Loan Trust (b):

      

Series 2012-A, Class A1, 2.17%, 8/15/25 (a)

       7       7,156  

Series 2012-A, Class A2, 3.83%, 1/17/45

       690       705,042  

Series 2014-A, Class B, 3.50%, 11/15/44

       500       498,195  

SMB Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2015-C, Class C, 4.50%, 9/17/46 (b)

       5,900       5,931,402  

Sound Point CLO IV Ltd., Series 2013-3A, Class D, 4.54%, 1/21/26 (a)(b)

       700       700,613  

Sound Point CLO VII Ltd., Series 2014-3A, Class D, 4.64%, 1/23/27 (a)(b)

       1,250       1,256,869  

Sound Point CLO XIV Ltd., Series 2016-3A, Class D, 4.73%, 1/23/29 (a)(b)

       1,550       1,556,129  

Stewart Park CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class D, 4.47%, 4/15/26 (a)(b)

       1,000       996,900  

Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 2002-AL1, Class A2, 3.45%, 2/25/32

       730       726,998  

Voya CLO Ltd. (a)(b):

      

Series 2012-2AR, Class CR, 3.97%, 10/15/22

       1,500       1,501,233  

Series 2016-3A, Class C, 4.67%, 10/18/27

       795       797,959  

Series 2016-3A, Class D, 7.67%, 10/18/27

       615       623,960  

World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2012-C, Class C, 4.55%, 8/15/22

       2,360       2,419,356  

York CLO-4, Ltd., Series 2016-2A, Class D, 5.06%, 1/20/30 (a)(b)

       1,500       1,478,833  
      

 

 

 
                       81,410,421  

Interest Only Asset-Backed Securities — 0.1%

 

Sterling Bank Trust, Series 2004-2, Class Note, 2.08%, 3/30/30 (b)

       3,106       208,695  

Sterling Coofs Trust, Series 2004-1, Class A, 2.36%, 4/15/29 (b)

       7,447       518,861  
      

 

 

 
                       727,556  
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 10.5%               82,137,977  
 
Portfolio Abbreviations

 

AUD    Australian Dollar      EUR    Euro    NZD    New Zealand Dollar
CAD    Canadian Dollar      EURIBOR    Euro Interbank Offered Rate    OTC    Over-the-Counter
CDO    Collateralized Debt Obligation      GBP    British Pound    PIK    Payment-In-Kind
CHF    Swiss Franc      GO    General Obligation Bonds    RB    Revenue Bonds
CLO    Collateralized Loan Obligation      JPY    Japanese Yen    SEK    Swedish Krona
CR    Custodian Receipt      LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate    USD    U.S. Dollar
DIP    Debtor-In-Possession      LOC    Letter of Credit      
ETF    Exchange-Traded Fund      NOK    Norwegian Krone      

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Aerospace & Defense — 1.1%

 

Accudyne Industries Borrower/Accudyne Industries LLC, 7.75%, 12/15/20 (b)

     USD       370     $ 324,675  

Bombardier, Inc. (b):

      

8.75%, 12/01/21

       621       687,757  

6.00%, 10/15/22

       84       84,105  

6.13%, 1/15/23

       107       107,000  

7.50%, 3/15/25

       306       318,240  

Eaton Corp., 4.15%, 11/02/42

       500       500,227  

Harris Corp., 3.83%, 4/27/25

       500       513,924  

KLX, Inc., 5.88%, 12/01/22 (b)

       361       380,025  

Koppers, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/25 (b)

       151       157,040  

Lockheed Martin Corp., 4.70%, 5/15/46

       1,250       1,370,637  

Moog, Inc., 5.25%, 12/01/22 (b)

       180       184,500  

TransDigm, Inc.:

      

5.50%, 10/15/20

       211       214,693  

6.00%, 7/15/22

       950       975,631  

6.50%, 7/15/24

       235       241,462  

6.50%, 5/15/25 (b)(c)

       133       136,159  

6.50%, 5/15/25

       110       112,613  

6.38%, 6/15/26

       26       26,260  

United Technologies Corp., 6.13%, 7/15/38 (d)

       1,450       1,876,526  
      

 

 

 
                       8,211,474  

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.3%

 

FedEx Corp., 4.75%, 11/15/45

       1,250       1,313,054  

XPO Logistics, Inc.:

      

5.75%, 6/15/21

     EUR       100       111,872  

6.50%, 6/15/22 (b)

     USD       535       561,750  

6.13%, 9/01/23 (b)

       78       81,900  
      

 

 

 
                       2,068,576  

Airlines — 2.3%

 

Air Canada Pass-Through Trust, Series 2015-1, Class B, 3.88%, 9/15/24 (b)

       1,863       1,816,668  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust:

      

Series 2013-2, Class A, 4.95%, 7/15/24 (d)

       3,586       3,827,951  

Series 2015-2, Class A, 4.00%, 3/22/29

       1,465       1,501,140  

Series 2015-2, Class AA, 3.60%, 3/22/29

       1,465       1,471,843  

Series 2017-1, Class B, 4.95%, 8/15/26

       1,925       1,968,313  

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust:

      

Series 2010-1, Class B, 6.00%, 7/12/20

       401       415,093  

Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.13%, 4/29/18

       520       542,100  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust:

      

Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.30%, 2/15/27

       3,509       3,688,794  

Series 2014-2, Class B, 4.63%, 3/03/24

       2,487       2,539,465  
      

 

 

 
                       17,771,367  

Auto Components — 0.3%

 

Allison Transmission, Inc., 5.00%, 10/01/24 (b)

       199       202,482  

CNH Industrial Finance Europe SA, 2.88%, 5/17/23

     EUR       175       192,735  

Delphi Automotive PLC, 4.40%, 10/01/46

     USD       465       444,887  

Faurecia, 3.63%, 6/15/23

     EUR       100       110,911  

Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe, 4.75%, 3/22/21

       100       117,064  

FTE Verwaltungs GmbH, 9.00%, 7/15/20

       100       111,409  

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.:

      

4.88%, 3/15/19

     USD       367       372,964  

6.25%, 2/01/22 (b)

       80       82,600  

6.75%, 2/01/24 (b)

       271       281,162  

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH (e):

      

(2.75% Cash or 3.50% PIK), 2.75%, 9/15/21

     EUR       100       109,423  

(3.25% Cash or 4.00% PIK), 3.25%, 9/15/23

       100       109,913  

(4.13% Cash or 4.88% PIK), 4.13%, 9/15/21 (b)

     USD       200       202,060  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Auto Components (continued)

 

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH (e) (continued):

      

(4.50% Cash or 5.25% PIK), 4.50%, 9/15/23 (b)

     USD       200     $ 191,381  
      

 

 

 
                       2,528,991  

Automobiles — 0.9%

 

Ford Motor Co., 4.75%, 1/15/43 (d)

       4,255       4,092,353  

General Motors Co., 6.25%, 10/02/43 (d)

       2,506       2,854,727  
      

 

 

 
                       6,947,080  

Banks — 1.8%

 

Allied Irish Banks PLC, 4.13%, 11/26/25 (a)

     EUR       100       110,228  

Banco Popolare, 2.75%, 7/27/20

       100       108,111  

Bankia SA, 4.00%, 5/22/24 (a)

       200       216,366  

Barclays PLC, 3.65%, 3/16/25

     USD       4,320       4,213,819  

CaixaBank SA, 3.50%, 2/15/27 (a)

     EUR       100       109,014  

CIT Group, Inc.:

      

5.50%, 2/15/19 (b)

     USD       206       217,073  

5.38%, 5/15/20

       410       438,700  

5.00%, 8/01/23

       395       417,713  

Commerzbank AG:

      

7.75%, 3/16/21

     EUR       100       127,792  

4.00%, 3/23/26

       28       30,631  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.95%, 11/09/22 (d)

     USD       1,500       1,540,531  

HSBC Holdings PLC, 6.10%, 1/14/42

       610       767,192  

Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.50%, 7/17/25

       2,000       2,047,134  

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC, 2.88%, 8/05/21

       1,250       1,237,315  

Wells Fargo & Co., 3.90%, 5/01/45

       2,250       2,170,042  
      

 

 

 
                       13,751,661  

Beverages — 0.6%

 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 4.90%, 2/01/46 (d)

             4,250       4,665,123  

Biotechnology — 0.4%

 

Amgen, Inc., 4.40%, 5/01/45

       2,250       2,206,318  

Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.80%, 4/01/44

       1,000       1,044,178  

Senvion Holding GmbH, 6.63%, 11/15/20

     EUR       100       110,362  
      

 

 

 
                       3,360,858  

Building Materials — 0.0%

 

Dry Mix Solutions Investissements SAS, 3.93%, 6/15/21 (a)

       100       105,940  

Titan Global Finance PLC, 3.50%, 6/17/21

       100       110,005  
      

 

 

 
                       215,945  

Building Products — 0.3%

 

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 5.75%, 12/15/23 (b)

     USD       183       192,150  

Building Materials Corp. of America (b):

      

5.38%, 11/15/24

       65       66,813  

6.00%, 10/15/25

       200       212,500  

CPG Merger Sub LLC, 8.00%, 10/01/21 (b)

       520       544,700  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp., 4.88%, 9/15/24

       61       61,458  

Masonite International Corp., 5.63%, 3/15/23 (b)

       200       206,500  

Ply Gem Industries, Inc., 6.50%, 2/01/22

       431       448,326  

Standard Industries, Inc. (b):

      

5.13%, 2/15/21

       29       30,233  

5.50%, 2/15/23

       138       143,520  

USG Corp.:

      

8.25%, 1/15/18

       300       315,000  

5.50%, 3/01/25 (b)

       180       191,250  
      

 

 

 
                       2,412,450  

Capital Markets — 2.2%

 

CDP Financial, Inc., 5.60%, 11/25/39 (b)(d)

       5,890       7,380,771  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3.75%, 5/22/25 (d)

       8,965       9,095,467  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
12    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Capital Markets (continued)

 

Morgan Stanley, 4.00%, 7/23/25

     USD       905     $ 937,059  

State Street Corp., 1.96%, 6/01/77 (a)

       140       125,300  
      

 

 

 
                       17,538,597  

Chemicals — 0.8%

 

Air Liquide Finance SA, 3.50%, 9/27/46 (b)

       360       337,174  

Alpha 3 BV/Alpha US Bidco, Inc., 6.25%, 2/01/25 (b)

       400       400,000  

Axalta Coating Systems LLC, 4.88%, 8/15/24 (b)

       161       164,220  

Blue Cube Spinco, Inc.:

      

9.75%, 10/15/23

       55       65,588  

10.00%, 10/15/25

       25       30,375  

CF Industries, Inc.:

      

7.13%, 5/01/20

       80       87,700  

5.15%, 3/15/34

       60       57,038  

4.95%, 6/01/43

       185       159,100  

Chemours Co.:

      

6.63%, 5/15/23

       182       193,147  

7.00%, 5/15/25

       44       47,795  

Hexion, Inc., 10.38%, 2/01/22 (b)

       132       135,960  

Huntsman International LLC, 4.88%, 11/15/20

       101       104,535  

Ineos Finance PLC, 4.00%, 5/01/23

     EUR       100       110,310  

INEOS Group Holdings SA, 5.63%, 8/01/24 (b)(d)

     USD       200       203,900  

Inovyn Finance PLC, 6.25%, 5/15/21

     EUR       100       112,633  

Methanex Corp., 3.25%, 12/15/19

     USD       1,650       1,665,094  

Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., 3.88%, 10/24/21

       735       720,300  

NOVA Chemicals Corp., 5.25%, 8/01/23 (b)

       88       90,640  

Platform Specialty Products Corp. (b):

      

10.38%, 5/01/21

       37       41,579  

6.50%, 2/01/22

       934       976,030  

PQ Corp., 6.75%, 11/15/22 (b)

       214       231,655  

PSPC Escrow Corp., 6.00%, 2/01/23

     EUR       100       111,263  

Tronox Finance LLC:

      

6.38%, 8/15/20

     USD       141       143,468  

7.50%, 3/15/22 (b)

       43       44,935  

Versum Materials, Inc., 5.50%, 9/30/24 (b)

       81       84,746  

WR Grace & Co-Conn (b):

      

5.13%, 10/01/21

       187       196,817  

5.63%, 10/01/24

       80       85,000  
      

 

 

 
                       6,601,002  

Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.8%

 

ADT Corp.:

      

3.50%, 7/15/22

       402       381,397  

4.13%, 6/15/23

       55       52,938  

4.88%, 7/15/32 (b)

       141       113,505  

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., 5.63%, 11/15/24 (b)

       151       154,398  

Aviation Capital Group Corp. (b):

      

4.63%, 1/31/18

       1,300       1,332,500  

7.13%, 10/15/20

       1,800       2,072,250  

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., 8.50%, 12/01/21 (b)

       439       459,852  

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., 8.38%, 8/15/22 (b)

       190       196,294  

Iron Mountain, Inc.:

      

6.00%, 10/01/20 (b)

       175       183,801  

6.00%, 8/15/23

       80       84,672  

Mobile Mini, Inc., 5.88%, 7/01/24

       299       312,455  

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22 (b)

       162       168,885  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc., 5.38%, 1/15/25 (b)

       125       128,594  

Silk Bidco AS, 7.50%, 2/01/22

     EUR       100       113,885  

United Rentals North America, Inc.:

      

7.63%, 4/15/22

     USD       31       32,366  

5.75%, 11/15/24

       60       63,720  
      

 

 

 
                       5,851,512  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Communications Equipment — 0.3%

 

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.45%, 3/15/29

     USD       648     $ 716,040  

CommScope, Inc., 5.00%, 6/15/21 (b)

       250       257,500  

Nokia OYJ, 6.63%, 5/15/39

       135       144,112  

Zayo Group LLC/Zayo Capital, Inc.:

      

6.00%, 4/01/23

       834       881,955  

6.38%, 5/15/25

       258       277,995  

5.75%, 1/15/27 (b)

       143       151,194  
      

 

 

 
                       2,428,796  

Construction & Engineering — 0.6%

 

BlueLine Rental Finance Corp., 7.00%, 2/01/19 (b)

       369       376,380  

Engility Corp., 8.88%, 9/01/24 (b)

       176       189,200  

ITR Concession Co. LLC, 4.20%, 7/15/25 (b)

       4,000       4,066,160  
      

 

 

 
                       4,631,740  

Construction Materials — 0.3%

 

American Tire Distributors, Inc., 10.25%, 3/01/22 (b)

       164       162,770  

HD Supply, Inc. (b):

      

5.25%, 12/15/21

       790       833,450  

5.75%, 4/15/24

       481       508,657  

LKQ Italia Bondco SpA, 3.88%, 4/01/24

     EUR       157       177,764  

PulteGroup, Inc.:

      

5.50%, 3/01/26

     USD       133       137,988  

6.00%, 2/15/35

       27       26,595  

Rexel SA, 3.50%, 6/15/23

     EUR       100       110,805  
      

 

 

 
                       1,958,029  

Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%

 

Nielsen Co. Luxembourg SARL, 5.00%, 2/01/25 (b)

     USD       117       117,877  

Silversea Cruise Finance Ltd., 7.25%, 2/01/25 (b)

       63       65,678  
      

 

 

 
                       183,555  

Consumer Finance — 1.9%

 

Ally Financial, Inc.:

      

6.25%, 12/01/17

       320       330,950  

4.63%, 3/30/25

       190       194,275  

8.00%, 11/01/31

       1,803       2,217,690  

Capital One Financial Corp., 4.75%, 7/15/21 (d)

       1,935       2,096,783  

Corivas Campus Living USG LLC, 5.30%, 7/01/50

       5,700       5,701,140  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:

      

8.13%, 1/15/20

       1,530       1,766,970  

4.25%, 9/20/22

       1,600       1,675,894  

Navient Corp.:

      

5.00%, 10/26/20

       180       180,846  

6.63%, 7/26/21

       104       108,420  

5.50%, 1/25/23

       75       71,813  

7.25%, 9/25/23

       173       177,325  

6.13%, 3/25/24

       59       56,493  

5.88%, 10/25/24

       56       52,500  

5.63%, 8/01/33

       101       81,810  

OneMain Financial Holdings LLC (b):

      

6.75%, 12/15/19

       101       105,735  

7.25%, 12/15/21

       78       81,510  
      

 

 

 
                       14,900,154  

Containers & Packaging — 0.8%

 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.:

      

6.75%, 1/31/21 (b)

       200       207,360  

4.25%, 1/15/22

     EUR       100       109,362  

4.25%, 9/15/22 (b)(c)

     USD       200       203,000  

2.75%, 3/15/24 (c)

     EUR       100       106,062  

6.75%, 5/15/24

       100       117,196  

6.00%, 2/15/25 (b)(c)

     USD       402       413,055  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017    13


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Containers & Packaging (continued)

 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc. (b):

      

4.63%, 5/15/23

     USD       271     $ 275,742  

7.25%, 5/15/24

       1,475       1,607,750  

Ball Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/22

       141       149,284  

Clearwater Paper Corp., 5.38%, 2/01/25 (b)

       181       180,548  

Crown European Holdings SA, 3.38%, 5/15/25

     EUR       100       109,727  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., 6.88%, 1/15/25 (b)

     USD       98       100,205  

JH-Holding Finance SA, 8.25%, 12/01/22 (e)

     EUR       100       114,773  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer Lu:

      

5.75%, 10/15/20

     USD       194       199,820  

6.88%, 2/15/21

       305       313,001  

4.52%, 7/15/21 (a)(b)

       438       449,497  

5.13%, 7/15/23 (b)

       363       376,159  

7.00%, 7/15/24 (b)

       393       422,721  

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH, 4.00%, 4/01/23

     EUR       100       112,296  

Sealed Air Corp. (b):

      

4.88%, 12/01/22

     USD       365       377,319  

6.88%, 7/15/33

       6       6,510  

Signode Industrial Group Lux SA/Signode Industrial Group US, Inc., 6.38%, 5/01/22 (b)

       333       342,157  

Verallia Packaging SASU, 5.13%, 8/01/22

     EUR       100       112,402  
      

 

 

 
                       6,405,946  

Diversified Consumer Services — 0.3%

 

APX Group, Inc.:

      

6.38%, 12/01/19

     USD       33       33,949  

8.75%, 12/01/20

       211       218,385  

7.88%, 12/01/22 (b)

       130       140,725  

7.88%, 12/01/22

       86       93,095  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc., 9.25%, 5/15/23 (b)

       1,168       1,277,500  

Service Corp. International, 4.50%, 11/15/20

       315       321,300  

Sotheby’s, 5.25%, 10/01/22 (b)

       18       18,360  

Tereos Finance Groupe I SA, 4.13%, 6/16/23

     EUR       100       109,039  
      

 

 

 
                       2,212,353  

Diversified Financial Services — 3.6%

 

AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.95%, 2/01/22

     USD       750       776,160  

Aircastle Ltd., 6.25%, 12/01/19

       353       384,770  

Bank of America Corp. (d):

      

5.63%, 7/01/20

       2,200       2,425,106  

3.30%, 1/11/23

       6,000       6,045,540  

FBM Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 8/15/21 (b)

       80       85,616  

FMR LLC, 4.95%, 2/01/33 (b)(d)

       2,300       2,437,131  

Garfunkelux Holdco 3 SA, 8.50%, 11/01/22

     GBP       100       129,669  

General Electric Capital Corp., 6.15%, 8/07/37 (d)

     USD       2,150       2,826,497  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/23

       807       837,237  

IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/23

       470       498,345  

Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.38%, 4/01/20 (b)

       595       605,412  

Mercury Bondco PLC (e):

      

(7.13% Cash or 7.88% PIK), 7.13%, 5/30/21

     EUR       100       104,880  

(8.25% Cash or 9.00% PIK), 8.25%, 5/30/21

       100       108,059  

Moody’s Corp., 4.50%, 9/01/22 (d)

     USD       1,800       1,931,924  

Northern Trust Corp., 3.95%, 10/30/25 (d)

       8,000       8,475,976  

UniCredit SpA:

      

6.95%, 10/31/22

     EUR       140       172,292  

5.75%, 10/28/25 (a)

       107       121,233  
      

 

 

 
                       27,965,847  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.5%

 

AT&T, Inc. (d):

      

6.38%, 3/01/41

     USD       520     $ 592,076  

5.15%, 3/15/42

       2,400       2,375,484  

4.75%, 5/15/46

       2,710       2,534,189  

CenturyLink, Inc.:

      

6.45%, 6/15/21

       437       465,680  

Series U, 7.65%, 3/15/42

       99       90,585  

Series Y, 7.50%, 4/01/24

       108       116,100  

Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/24 (b)

       451       476,933  

Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.50%, 10/01/22

       68       67,830  

Frontier Communications Corp.:

      

8.13%, 10/01/18

       71       75,970  

7.13%, 3/15/19

       220       233,750  

8.50%, 4/15/20

       75       79,500  

7.13%, 1/15/23

       50       45,250  

7.63%, 4/15/24

       205       183,988  

6.88%, 1/15/25

       915       770,887  

11.00%, 9/15/25

       379       380,895  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.:

      

5.38%, 8/15/22

       165       171,064  

5.63%, 2/01/23

       149       153,843  

5.13%, 5/01/23

       95       96,900  

5.38%, 1/15/24

       165       169,331  

5.38%, 5/01/25

       140       144,550  

5.25%, 3/15/26 (b)

       223       224,951  

OTE PLC, 3.50%, 7/09/20

     EUR       100       106,470  

SBA Communications Corp., 4.88%, 9/01/24 (b)

     USD       177       176,097  

Telecom Italia Capital SA:

      

6.38%, 11/15/33

       95       95,950  

6.00%, 9/30/34

       300       296,250  

7.20%, 7/18/36

       105       111,195  

Telecom Italia SpA:

      

3.25%, 1/16/23

     EUR       141       157,904  

3.63%, 1/19/24

       200       225,387  

Verizon Communications, Inc. (d):

      

6.40%, 2/15/38

     USD       6,879       8,207,514  

6.55%, 9/15/43

       6,751       8,264,655  

Windstream Corp., 7.75%, 10/01/21

       17       17,510  

Windstream Services LLC, 7.50%, 6/01/22

       53       52,470  
      

 

 

 
                       27,161,158  

Electric Utilities — 5.8%

 

AES Corp., 4.88%, 5/15/23

       210       208,530  

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 6.50%, 9/15/37 (d)

       5,515       7,221,005  

Black Hills Corp., 3.15%, 1/15/27

       405       389,123  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., 5.95%, 12/15/36

       434       489,601  

CMS Energy Corp., 5.05%, 3/15/22 (d)

       1,832       2,015,510  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC:

      

6.10%, 6/01/37

       640       806,371  

6.00%, 1/15/38 (d)

       1,675       2,125,434  

4.25%, 12/15/41 (d)

       750       783,534  

Duke Energy Florida LLC, 6.40%, 6/15/38 (d)

       770       1,036,207  

E.ON International Finance BV, 6.65%, 4/30/38 (b)

       3,100       3,775,028  

Electricite de France SA, 5.60%, 1/27/40 (b)(d)

       2,800       3,112,931  

Florida Power Corp., 6.35%, 9/15/37 (d)

       2,775       3,696,580  

Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 7.35%, 2/01/19

       490       535,752  

Ohio Power Co., Series D, 6.60%, 3/01/33 (d)

       3,000       3,773,514  

PacifiCorp, 6.25%, 10/15/37 (d)

       1,225       1,605,502  

Public Service Co. of Colorado, Series 17, 6.25%, 9/01/37 (d)

       2,550       3,325,873  

Southern California Edison Co. (d):

      

5.63%, 2/01/36

       1,300       1,587,447  

Series A, 5.95%, 2/01/38

       2,175       2,770,687  

Southern Co., 4.40%, 7/01/46

       1,000       996,053  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
14    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017   


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Electric Utilities (continued)

 

Virginia Electric & Power Co., Series A, 6.00%, 5/15/37 (d)

     USD       3,920     $ 4,911,548  
      

 

 

 
                       45,166,230  

Electrical Equipment — 0.0%

 

Anixter, Inc., 5.63%, 5/01/19

       35       36,925  

Areva SA, 4.88%, 9/23/24

     EUR       50       53,558  

Trionista TopCo GmbH, 6.88%, 4/30/21

       110       121,924  
      

 

 

 
                       212,407  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.1%

 

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.:

      

6.00%, 8/15/22

     USD       280       296,450  

5.00%, 9/01/23

       234       241,020  

5.00%, 9/01/25 (c)

       72       73,035  

SESI LLC, 7.13%, 12/15/21

       60       61,650  
      

 

 

 
                       672,155  

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.8%

 

Ensco PLC:

      

4.50%, 10/01/24

       99       85,140  

5.20%, 3/15/25

       25       22,125  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 6.13%, 10/15/39 (d)

       1,400       1,649,409  

Gates Global LLC/Gates Global Co., 6.00%, 7/15/22 (b)

       378       380,835  

Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp.:

      

5.75%, 2/15/21

       142       144,130  

6.75%, 8/01/22

       170       177,225  

GrafTech International Ltd., 6.38%, 11/15/20

       600       510,000  

Halliburton Co., 5.00%, 11/15/45

       500       542,783  

Noble Holding International Ltd., 4.63%, 3/01/21

       8       7,580  

Pattern Energy Group, Inc., 5.88%, 2/01/24 (b)

       93       95,441  

Pioneer Energy Services Corp., 6.13%, 3/15/22

       185       172,744  

Precision Drilling Corp.:

      

6.50%, 12/15/21

       70       71,925  

5.25%, 11/15/24

       90       89,100  

Transocean, Inc.:

      

6.00%, 3/15/18

       195       199,875  

7.38%, 4/15/18

       20       20,550  

5.80%, 10/15/22

       444       415,140  

9.00%, 7/15/23 (b)

       659       710,072  

6.80%, 3/15/38

       47       38,540  

Trinidad Drilling Ltd., 6.63%, 2/15/25 (b)

       243       250,290  

Weatherford International Ltd.:

      

7.75%, 6/15/21

       185       199,569  

8.25%, 6/15/23

       80       86,800  

9.88%, 2/15/24 (b)

       106       122,430  
      

 

 

 
                       5,991,703  

Environmental, Maintenance, & Security Service — 0.1%

 

Befesa Zinc SAU Via Zinc Capital SA, 8.88%, 5/15/18

     EUR       100       108,212  

Tervita Escrow Corp., 7.63%, 12/01/21 (b)

     USD       276       288,420  
      

 

 

 
                       396,632  

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.7%

 

Albertsons Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s, Inc./Albertson’s LLC (b):

      

6.63%, 6/15/24

       151       160,060  

5.75%, 3/15/25

       169       169,317  

Aramark Services, Inc., 4.75%, 6/01/26

       151       151,378  

B&M European Value Retail SA, 4.13%, 2/01/22

     GBP       100       129,224  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA:

      

5.98%, 5/26/21

     EUR       100       124,811  

4.56%, 1/25/23

       100       118,464  

CVS Health Corp., 5.13%, 7/20/45 (d)

     USD       2,000       2,228,126  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Food & Staples Retailing (continued)

 

Dollar Tree, Inc., 5.75%, 3/01/23

     USD       914     $ 969,982  

Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC/Pinnacle Foods Finance Corp., 5.88%, 1/15/24

       42       44,415  

Rite Aid Corp.:

      

6.75%, 6/15/21

       258       268,965  

6.13%, 4/01/23 (b)

       22       23,312  

7.70%, 2/15/27

       241       287,995  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., 4.80%, 11/18/44

       1,000       1,034,985  
      

 

 

 
                       5,711,034  

Food Products — 0.2%

 

Acosta, Inc., 7.75%, 10/01/22 (b)

       167       146,960  

Aramark Services, Inc., 5.13%, 1/15/24

       148       155,045  

Darling Global Finance BV, 4.75%, 5/30/22

     EUR       100       112,357  

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc. (b):

      

7.25%, 6/01/21

     USD       30       30,900  

5.88%, 7/15/24

       92       96,140  

5.75%, 6/15/25

       316       326,270  

Post Holdings, Inc. (b):

      

6.75%, 12/01/21

       68       72,998  

7.75%, 3/15/24

       232       257,520  

5.50%, 3/01/25

       69       70,294  

8.00%, 7/15/25

       235       264,962  

5.00%, 8/15/26

       29       28,039  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/24 (b)

       89       93,673  

WhiteWave Foods Co., 5.38%, 10/01/22

       119       129,710  
      

 

 

 
                       1,784,868  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.4%

 

Crimson Merger Sub, Inc., 6.63%, 5/15/22 (b)

       405       361,463  

DJO Finco, Inc./DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp., 8.13%, 6/15/21 (b)

       716       633,660  

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 4.75%, 10/15/24 (b)

       80       82,176  

IASIS Healthcare LLC/IASIS Capital Corp., 8.38%, 5/15/19

       160       156,400  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA/Mallinckrodt CB LLC (b):

      

5.63%, 10/15/23

       192       184,320  

5.50%, 4/15/25

       240       223,200  

Medtronic, Inc., 4.50%, 3/15/42

       750       791,765  

Teleflex, Inc.:

      

3.88%, 8/01/17 (f)

       50       155,281  

5.25%, 6/15/24

       170       175,525  

4.88%, 6/01/26

       39       39,293  
      

 

 

 
                       2,803,083  

Health Care Providers & Services — 1.6%

 

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.:

      

5.63%, 2/15/23

       296       304,140  

6.50%, 3/01/24

       41       43,563  

Aetna, Inc.:

      

3.20%, 6/15/26

       1,005       1,013,729  

4.50%, 5/15/42

       575       598,484  

Alere, Inc., 6.38%, 7/01/23 (b)

       208       211,120  

Amsurg Corp., 5.63%, 7/15/22

       553       575,811  

Centene Corp.:

      

5.63%, 2/15/21

       401       422,052  

6.13%, 2/15/24

       51       55,335  

4.75%, 1/15/25

       285       293,194  

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 8/15/18

       101       101,631  

8.00%, 11/15/19

       98       95,795  

5.13%, 8/01/21

       150       147,375  

6.88%, 2/01/22

       265       232,537  

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc., 5.13%, 7/15/24

       366       373,549  

Envision Healthcare Corp., 5.13%, 7/01/22 (b)

       365       373,669  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Health Care Providers & Services (continued)

 

HCA, Inc.:

      

3.75%, 3/15/19

     USD       264     $ 270,600  

6.50%, 2/15/20

       652       715,759  

4.75%, 5/01/23

       562       589,397  

5.00%, 3/15/24

       315       331,931  

5.38%, 2/01/25

       772       807,705  

5.25%, 4/15/25

       66       70,373  

5.88%, 2/15/26

       284       304,590  

5.25%, 6/15/26

       361       381,306  

4.50%, 2/15/27

       408       406,980  

HealthSouth Corp.:

      

5.75%, 11/01/24

       176       179,520  

5.75%, 9/15/25

       141       142,763  

2.00%, 12/01/43 (f)

       225       270,422  

Hologic, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/22 (b)

       360       375,300  

MEDNAX, Inc., 5.25%, 12/01/23 (b)

       134       138,523  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 7.13%, 6/01/24 (b)

       478       515,045  

New Amethyst Corp., 6.25%, 12/01/24 (b)

       74       78,440  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 5/01/23 (b)

       207       222,525  

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., 8.88%, 4/15/21 (b)

       48       51,360  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.:

      

6.25%, 11/01/18

       159       168,341  

6.00%, 10/01/20

       324       343,440  

4.50%, 4/01/21

       21       21,263  

4.38%, 10/01/21

       112       112,840  

7.50%, 1/01/22 (b)

       93       100,673  

8.13%, 4/01/22

       789       826,477  

6.75%, 6/15/23

       501       496,616  
      

 

 

 
                       12,764,173  

Health Care Technology — 0.0%

 

Change Healthcare Holdings LLC/Change Healthcare Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 3/01/25 (b)

       121       124,970  

Quintiles IMS, Inc., 3.25%, 3/15/25 (b)

     EUR       100       106,099  
      

 

 

 
                       231,069  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.4%

 

Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.88%, 5/15/23

     USD       172       185,760  

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC/Caesars Entertainment Resort Property, 8.00%, 10/01/20

       1,346       1,408,252  

CPUK Finance Ltd., 7.00%, 2/28/42

     GBP       100       130,915  

ESH Hospitality, Inc., 5.25%, 5/01/25 (b)

     USD       88       88,770  

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., 8.25%, 3/01/24 (b)

       48       48,780  

International Game Technology PLC, 4.75%, 2/15/23

     EUR       100       115,571  

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., 7.88%, 2/01/24 (b)

     USD       45       46,238  

McDonald’s Corp., 3.70%, 1/30/26

       510       523,295  

MGM Resorts International:

      

8.63%, 2/01/19

       47       51,935  

5.25%, 3/31/20

       50       52,625  

6.75%, 10/01/20

       127       139,979  

6.63%, 12/15/21

       620       692,075  

7.75%, 3/15/22

       20       23,350  

4.63%, 9/01/26

       86       84,279  

New Red Finance, Inc., 6.00%, 4/01/22 (b)

       640       667,392  

PortAventura Entertainment Barcelona BV, 7.25%, 12/01/20

     EUR       100       109,850  

Sabre GLBL, Inc. (b):

      

5.38%, 4/15/23

     USD       62       63,085  

5.25%, 11/15/23

       185       187,775  

Scientific Games International, Inc.:

      

7.00%, 1/01/22 (b)

       557       592,412  

10.00%, 12/01/22

       547       580,504  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)

 

Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/21 (b)

     USD       434     $ 446,152  

Station Casinos LLC, 7.50%, 3/01/21

       570       594,225  

Thomas Cook Group PLC, 6.25%, 6/15/22

     EUR       100       112,879  

Unique Pub Finance Co. PLC:

      

Series A3, 6.54%, 3/30/21

     GBP       2,374       3,210,363  

Series A4, 5.66%, 6/30/27

       1,089       1,463,389  

Series M, 7.40%, 3/28/24

       3,000       4,036,351  

Series N, 6.46%, 3/30/32

       2,390       2,819,020  

Vue International Bidco PLC, 7.88%, 7/15/20

       100       128,949  

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.88%, 11/01/23

     USD       66       64,680  
      

 

 

 
                       18,668,850  

Household Durables — 0.4%

 

CalAtlantic Group, Inc.:

      

8.38%, 1/15/21

       53       61,944  

5.38%, 10/01/22

       2       2,100  

5.25%, 6/01/26

       5       5,006  

Century Communities, Inc., 6.88%, 5/15/22

       460       480,125  

Lennar Corp.:

      

4.13%, 1/15/22

       77       77,963  

4.75%, 11/15/22

       130       133,705  

4.88%, 12/15/23

       85       87,763  

4.75%, 5/30/25

       180       182,250  

Mattamy Group Corp., 6.88%, 12/15/23 (b)

       70       73,150  

Newell Brands, Inc., 4.20%, 4/01/26

       1,000       1,052,029  

PulteGroup, Inc., 6.38%, 5/15/33

       256       264,960  

Riverbed Technology, Inc., 8.88%, 3/01/23 (b)

       155       165,462  

Standard Pacific Corp., 5.88%, 11/15/24

       15       16,088  

Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/26

       168       165,060  

TRI Pointe Group, Inc.:

      

4.38%, 6/15/19

       10       10,200  

4.88%, 7/01/21

       125       129,062  

5.88%, 6/15/24

       125       129,375  

William Lyon Homes ,Inc., 5.88%, 1/31/25 (b)

       81       81,101  
      

 

 

 
                       3,117,343  

Household Products — 0.1%

 

ACCO Brands Corp., 5.25%, 12/15/24 (b)

       59       59,738  

Prestige Brands, Inc., 6.38%, 3/01/24 (b)

       109       115,540  

Spectrum Brands, Inc.:

      

6.63%, 11/15/22

       355       375,412  

6.13%, 12/15/24

       112       119,179  

5.75%, 7/15/25

       22       23,375  
      

 

 

 
                       693,244  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.2%

 

Calpine Corp.:

      

6.00%, 1/15/22 (b)

       69       72,364  

5.88%, 1/15/24 (b)

       84       88,620  

5.50%, 2/01/24

       5       4,950  

Dynegy, Inc.:

      

6.75%, 11/01/19

       425       437,750  

7.38%, 11/01/22

       151       148,357  

7.63%, 11/01/24

       80       76,000  

8.00%, 1/15/25 (b)

       14       13,300  

NRG Energy, Inc.:

      

7.88%, 5/15/21

       32       33,200  

6.63%, 3/15/23

       25       25,313  

6.25%, 5/01/24

       25       25,000  

7.25%, 5/15/26

       69       70,984  

6.63%, 1/15/27 (b)

       379       372,367  

NRG Yield Operating LLC, 5.38%, 8/15/24

       75       76,875  

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.38%, 10/01/22

       283       284,415  

TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 6.38%, 2/01/23 (b)(g)

       126       130,410  
      

 

 

 
                       1,859,905  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6%

 

General Electric Co.:

      

6.75%, 3/15/32 (d)

     USD       2,500     $ 3,409,900  

6.88%, 1/10/39

       135       193,672  

Smiths Group PLC, 3.63%, 10/12/22 (b)

       360       358,458  

Vertiv Group Corp, 9.25%, 10/15/24 (b)

       293       314,609  
      

 

 

 
                       4,276,639  

Insurance — 2.9%

 

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd., 4.35%, 10/29/25

       1,495       1,499,249  

American International Group, Inc., 3.75%, 7/10/25 (d)

       3,380       3,403,684  

Aon PLC:

      

3.88%, 12/15/25

       1,445       1,483,645  

4.60%, 6/14/44

       500       489,894  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA (a):

      

7.75%, 12/12/42

     EUR       100       126,084  

5.50%, 10/27/47

       100       111,767  

AXA SA, 5.25%, 4/16/40 (a)

       500       590,092  

Five Corners Funding Trust, 4.42%, 11/15/23 (b)(d)

     USD       2,050       2,181,963  

Groupama SA, 6.00%, 1/23/27

     EUR       100       108,293  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 5.13%, 4/15/22

     USD       1,860       2,064,381  

HUB International Ltd. (b):

      

9.25%, 2/15/21

       117       121,387  

7.88%, 10/01/21

       426       450,495  

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 6.50%, 5/01/42 (b)(d)

       2,000       2,496,744  

Lincoln National Corp., 3.35%, 3/09/25 (d)

       1,045       1,039,432  

MetLife, Inc., 6.40%, 12/15/66

       2,554       2,822,170  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG, 6.00%, 5/26/41 (a)

     EUR       400       503,124  

Prudential Financial, Inc. (d):

      

5.90%, 3/17/36

     USD       500       608,145  

5.70%, 12/14/36

       1,625       1,913,665  

Radian Group, Inc., 5.25%, 6/15/20

       185       194,712  

Wayne Merger Sub LLC, 8.25%, 8/01/23 (b)

       286       301,730  
      

 

 

 
                       22,510,656  

Internet Software & Services — 0.1%

 

Equinix, Inc.:

      

4.88%, 4/01/20

       173       177,325  

5.88%, 1/15/26

       245       261,689  

Netflix, Inc.:

      

5.50%, 2/15/22

       8       8,540  

5.88%, 2/15/25

       11       11,894  

4.38%, 11/15/26 (b)

       452       448,045  

Symantec Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/25 (b)

       106       108,803  
      

 

 

 
                       1,016,296  

IT Services — 0.4%

 

Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc., 11.00%, 3/15/21 (b)

       270       282,825  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 4.50%, 8/15/46

       1,000       975,666  

First Data Corp. (b):

      

7.00%, 12/01/23

       683       734,225  

5.75%, 1/15/24

       1,424       1,475,620  
      

 

 

 
                       3,468,336  

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.2%

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 5.30%, 2/01/44

             1,000       1,134,017  

Machinery — 0.1%

 

Gardner Denver, Inc., 6.88%, 8/15/21 (b)

       90       92,700  

Navistar International Corp., 8.25%, 11/01/21

       30       30,300  

SPX FLOW, Inc. (b):

      

5.63%, 8/15/24

       115       118,162  

5.88%, 8/15/26

       105       106,575  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Machinery (continued)

 

Terex Corp., 5.63%, 2/01/25 (b)

     USD       201     $ 206,276  

Trinseo Materials Operating SCA/Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., 6.38%, 5/01/22

     EUR       100       113,854  
      

 

 

 
                       667,867  

Marine — 0.3%

 

Nakilat, Inc., Series A, 6.07%, 12/31/33 (b)(d)

     USD       2,150       2,491,420  

Media — 6.1%

 

21st Century Fox America, Inc., 7.63%, 11/30/28

       385       507,434  

Adria Bidco BV, 7.88%, 11/15/20

     EUR       100       110,575  

Altice Financing SA:

      

5.25%, 2/15/23

       100       113,186  

7.50%, 5/15/26 (b)

     USD       607       651,766  

Altice Luxembourg SA:

      

7.75%, 5/15/22 (b)

       200       212,750  

6.25%, 2/15/25

     EUR       100       112,561  

7.63%, 2/15/25 (b)

     USD       289       307,785  

Altice US Finance I Corp. (b):

      

5.38%, 7/15/23

       770       802,725  

5.50%, 5/15/26

       293       302,889  

AMC Networks, Inc.:

      

4.75%, 12/15/22

       192       193,920  

5.00%, 4/01/24

       191       192,792  

Cablevision Systems Corp.:

      

8.63%, 9/15/17

       76       78,375  

7.75%, 4/15/18

       311       326,550  

8.00%, 4/15/20

       325       359,125  

CBS Radio, Inc., 7.25%, 11/01/24 (b)

       149       159,058  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.:

      

5.25%, 9/30/22

       280       291,200  

5.13%, 5/01/23 (b)

       359       372,462  

5.75%, 2/15/26 (b)

       197       210,790  

5.50%, 5/01/26 (b)

       278       295,027  

5.13%, 5/01/27 (b)

       249       258,649  

5.88%, 5/01/27 (b)

       616       661,646  

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Cequel Capital Corp. (b):

      

6.38%, 9/15/20

       100       103,063  

5.13%, 12/15/21

       562       568,827  

7.75%, 7/15/25

       960       1,063,200  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.91%, 7/23/25

       4,000       4,213,612  

Clear Channel International BV, 8.75%, 12/15/20 (b)

       284       301,040  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:

      

6.50%, 11/15/22

       2,050       2,090,432  

Series B, 7.63%, 3/15/20

       95       95,713  

Comcast Cable Communications Holdings, Inc., 9.46%, 11/15/22 (d)

       2,600       3,495,778  

Comcast Corp.:

      

6.45%, 3/15/37 (d)

       790       1,015,148  

4.60%, 8/15/45

       2,000       2,079,060  

Cox Communications, Inc. (b):

      

6.95%, 6/01/38

       1,000       1,089,372  

8.38%, 3/01/39 (d)

       3,475       4,341,185  

CSC Holdings LLC:

      

10.13%, 1/15/23 (b)

       790       914,425  

5.25%, 6/01/24

       430       432,687  

10.88%, 10/15/25 (b)

       510       614,550  

Discovery Communications LLC:

      

3.25%, 4/01/23

       1,850       1,819,899  

3.45%, 3/15/25

       210       200,947  

DISH DBS Corp.:

      

6.75%, 6/01/21

       510       562,275  

5.88%, 7/15/22

       118       126,555  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017    17


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Media (continued)

 

DISH DBS Corp. (continued):

      

5.88%, 11/15/24

     USD       99     $ 105,435  

7.75%, 7/01/26

       575       672,750  

DISH Network Corp., 3.38%, 8/15/26 (b)(f)

       175       210,656  

eircom Finance DAC, 4.50%, 5/31/22

     EUR       100       110,919  

GTT Escrow Corp., 7.88%, 12/31/24 (b)

     USD       50       52,375  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.:

      

7.63%, 6/15/21

       64       70,960  

5.25%, 8/01/26 (b)

       329       334,346  

6.63%, 8/01/26 (b)

       64       66,600  

iHeartCommunications, Inc.:

      

9.00%, 12/15/19

       185       161,644  

9.00%, 3/01/21

       9       7,290  

10.63%, 3/15/23

       961       797,630  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA:

      

7.25%, 4/01/19

       467       447,152  

7.25%, 10/15/20

       249       230,325  

5.50%, 8/01/23

       427       351,207  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/23

       2,000       2,023,762  

LG Finance Co. Corp., 5.88%, 11/01/24 (b)

       57       58,639  

LGE HoldCo VI BV, 7.13%, 5/15/24

     EUR       100       120,904  

McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC/McGraw-Hill Global Education Finance, 7.88%, 5/15/24 (b)

     USD       61       59,780  

MDC Partners, Inc., 6.50%, 5/01/24 (b)

       246       237,697  

Midcontinent Communications / Midcontinent Finance Corp. (b):

      

6.25%, 8/01/21

       340       353,260  

6.88%, 8/15/23

       66       71,115  

NAI Entertainment Holdings/NAI Entertainment Holdings Finance Corp., 5.00%, 8/01/18 (b)

       117       118,024  

National CineMedia LLC, 5.75%, 8/15/26

       59       60,180  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 5.63%, 8/01/24 (b)

       159       162,577  

Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22 (b)

       211       217,330  

Numericable Group SA, 5.38%, 5/15/22

     EUR       106       117,125  

Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp.:

      

5.25%, 2/15/22

     USD       55       57,131  

5.63%, 2/15/24

       160       168,000  

SFR Group SA (b):

      

6.00%, 5/15/22

       345       357,831  

7.38%, 5/01/26

       1,501       1,555,411  

Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/20 (b)

       463       468,787  

TCI Communications, Inc., 7.88%, 2/15/26 (d)

       610       816,190  

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC, 8.88%, 11/15/24 (b)

       115       125,638  

Time Warner, Inc., 6.10%, 7/15/40

       830       951,736  

Tribune Media Co., 5.88%, 7/15/22

       573       585,176  

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH, 4.00%, 1/15/25

     EUR       100       111,714  

Univision Communications, Inc. (b):

      

5.13%, 5/15/23

     USD       561       561,000  

5.13%, 2/15/25

       351       346,174  

UPCB Finance IV Ltd., 4.00%, 1/15/27

     EUR       100       109,224  

Virgin Media Finance PLC, 5.75%, 1/15/25 (b)

     USD       515       528,519  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC:

      

5.50%, 8/15/26 (b)

       200       204,978  

4.88%, 1/15/27

     GBP       100       124,892  

6.25%, 3/28/29

       100       134,682  

WaveDivision Escrow LLC/WaveDivision Escrow Corp., 8.13%, 9/01/20 (b)

     USD       520       540,800  

Wind Acquisition Finance SA:

      

7.00%, 4/23/21

     EUR       120       132,404  

7.38%, 4/23/21 (b)

     USD       800       833,000  

Ziggo Bond Finance BV, 5.88%, 1/15/25 (b)

       260       264,225  
      

 

 

 
                       47,846,227  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Metals & Mining — 1.8%

 

Alcoa, Inc.:

      

5.40%, 4/15/21

     USD       340     $ 364,174  

5.13%, 10/01/24

       445       460,797  

5.90%, 2/01/27

       70       74,987  

5.95%, 2/01/37

       30       30,713  

Anglo American Capital PLC:

      

4.45%, 9/27/20 (b)

       100       104,700  

4.13%, 4/15/21 (b)

       200       206,040  

3.25%, 4/03/23

     EUR       100       115,588  

4.88%, 5/14/25 (b)

     USD       200       207,500  

ArcelorMittal:

      

7.75%, 10/15/39

       64       74,560  

7.50%, 3/01/41

       216       245,160  

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. (b):

      

8.25%, 3/31/20

       130       142,025  

5.75%, 3/01/25

       145       142,245  

Constellium NV (b):

      

8.00%, 1/15/23

       650       682,500  

6.63%, 3/01/25

       832       827,320  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.00%, 2/15/21 (b)

       490       507,456  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.:

      

2.30%, 11/14/17

       189       188,527  

2.38%, 3/15/18

       1,564       1,556,180  

3.10%, 3/15/20

       620       607,600  

4.00%, 11/14/21

       121       116,160  

3.55%, 3/01/22

       324       300,915  

3.88%, 3/15/23

       774       712,080  

5.40%, 11/14/34

       278       243,945  

5.45%, 3/15/43

       737       630,135  

Grinding Media, Inc./MC Grinding Media Canada, Inc., 7.38%, 12/15/23 (b)

       121       129,470  

Joseph T Ryerson & Son, Inc., 11.00%, 5/15/22 (b)

       115       128,225  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 5.88%, 5/15/24

       74       77,700  

Kinross Gold Corp.:

      

5.95%, 3/15/24

       25       26,438  

6.88%, 9/01/41

       45       45,563  

Novelis Corp. (b):

      

6.25%, 8/15/24

       623       660,380  

5.88%, 9/30/26

       610       627,537  

Peabody Securities Finance Corp. (b):

      

6.00%, 3/31/22

       82       83,640  

6.38%, 3/31/25

       86       87,720  

Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd., 4.75%, 3/22/42

       400       441,586  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 10/01/21

       550       567,187  

5.25%, 4/15/23

       345       359,266  

5.50%, 10/01/24

       48       51,062  

Teck Resources Ltd.:

      

3.00%, 3/01/19

       140       143,388  

4.50%, 1/15/21

       96       99,540  

3.75%, 2/01/23

       337       328,508  

8.50%, 6/01/24 (b)

       250       291,875  

6.13%, 10/01/35

       61       63,135  

6.00%, 8/15/40

       400       401,000  

6.25%, 7/15/41

       43       44,613  

5.20%, 3/01/42

       378       358,034  

5.40%, 2/01/43

       188       179,070  

ThyssenKrupp AG, 1.38%, 3/03/22

     EUR       75       79,128  

United States Steel Corp., 8.38%, 7/01/21 (b)

     USD       215       241,875  
      

 

 

 
                       14,057,247  

Multi-Utilities — 0.0%

 

NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp.:

      

6.88%, 10/15/21

       140       144,113  

7.50%, 11/01/23 (b)

       130       136,825  
      

 

 

 
                       280,938  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Multiline Retail — 0.0%

 

Neiman Marcus Group Ltd., 8.00%, 10/15/21 (b)

     USD       155     $ 97,263  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 6.5%

 

Alta Mesa Holdings LP/Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp., 7.88%, 12/15/24 (b)

       79       83,543  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.55%, 3/15/26

       1,500       1,684,755  

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.38%, 9/15/24 (b)

       35       35,525  

Antero Resources Corp.:

      

5.13%, 12/01/22

       52       52,260  

5.63%, 6/01/23

       51       51,638  

Apache Corp., 3.25%, 4/15/22

       2,000       2,021,394  

California Resources Corp., 8.00%, 12/15/22 (b)

       352       300,960  

Callon Petroleum Co., 6.13%, 10/01/24 (b)

       140       145,950  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., 3.90%, 2/01/25

       500       508,139  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.25%, 4/15/23

       95       96,188  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC (b):

      

7.00%, 6/30/24

       278       311,360  

5.88%, 3/31/25

       576       609,120  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.:

      

4.27%, 4/15/19 (a)

       341       338,442  

6.88%, 11/15/20

       138       136,620  

8.00%, 12/15/22 (b)

       184       194,580  

8.00%, 1/15/25 (b)(d)

       214       212,395  

ConocoPhillips Canada Funding Co., 5.95%, 10/15/36 (d)

       685       809,147  

CONSOL Energy, Inc.:

      

5.88%, 4/15/22

       1,708       1,665,300  

8.00%, 4/01/23

       48       50,040  

Continental Resources, Inc.:

      

4.50%, 4/15/23

       98       96,040  

3.80%, 6/01/24

       277       256,571  

4.90%, 6/01/44

       190       166,725  

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.:

      

6.00%, 12/15/20

       25       25,719  

6.25%, 4/01/23

       20       20,750  

CrownRock LP/CrownRock Finance, Inc. (b):

      

7.13%, 4/15/21

       525       546,000  

7.75%, 2/15/23

       85       91,588  

DCP Midstream LLC (b):

      

4.75%, 9/30/21

       55       56,788  

6.45%, 11/03/36

       128       131,520  

6.75%, 9/15/37

       159       168,540  

Denbury Resources, Inc.:

      

9.00%, 5/15/21 (b)

       501       539,827  

5.50%, 5/01/22

       110       90,750  

Diamondback Energy, Inc., 5.38%, 5/31/25 (b)

       137       141,795  

Eclipse Resources Corp., 8.88%, 7/15/23

       45       46,463  

Energy Transfer Equity LP:

      

5.88%, 1/15/24

       544       584,800  

5.50%, 6/01/27

       216       228,690  

Energy Transfer Partners LP:

      

4.05%, 3/15/25

       500       502,398  

4.75%, 1/15/26

       1,250       1,309,505  

5.30%, 4/15/47

       540       539,633  

Ensco Jersey Finance, Ltd., 3.00%, 1/31/24 (b)

       341       347,607  

Ensco PLC, 8.00%, 1/31/24 (b)

       58       59,450  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.70%, 2/15/26

       500       506,256  

EOG Resources, Inc.:

      

4.15%, 1/15/26

       1,000       1,052,363  

5.10%, 1/15/36

       200       220,184  

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.:

      

9.38%, 5/01/20

       221       216,027  

8.00%, 11/29/24 (b)

       173       183,380  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)

 

Extraction Oil & Gas Holdings LLC/Extraction Finance Corp., 7.88%, 7/15/21 (b)

     USD       208     $ 221,520  

Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 5.63%, 6/15/24

       25       24,938  

Great Western Petroleum LLC/Great Western Finance, Inc., 9.00%, 9/30/21 (b)

       210       221,550  

Gulfport Energy Corp.:

      

6.63%, 5/01/23

       51       51,893  

6.00%, 10/15/24 (b)

       108       107,460  

6.38%, 5/15/25 (b)

       60       60,300  

Halcon Resources Corp., 6.75%, 2/15/25 (b)

       579       573,210  

Hess Corp., 4.30%, 4/01/27

       1,100       1,100,318  

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 5.75%, 10/01/25 (b)

       47       46,648  

KeySpan Gas East Corp., 5.82%, 4/01/41 (b)(d)

       1,010       1,233,762  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.:

      

4.30%, 6/01/25

       1,000       1,028,417  

5.05%, 2/15/46

       1,750       1,742,825  

Marathon Petroleum Corp., 6.50%, 3/01/41 (d)

       2,049       2,318,247  

Matador Resources Co.:

      

6.88%, 4/15/23

       270       284,850  

6.88%, 4/15/23 (b)

       300       316,500  

MEG Energy Corp. (b):

      

6.50%, 3/15/21

       560       572,600  

6.38%, 1/30/23

       15       13,313  

7.00%, 3/31/24

       540       486,000  

6.50%, 1/15/25

       572       559,130  

MidAmerican Energy Co., 5.80%, 10/15/36 (d)

       1,500       1,853,254  

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., 5.95%, 5/15/37 (d)

       1,750       2,169,984  

Murphy Oil Corp.:

      

6.88%, 8/15/24

       177       189,478  

6.13%, 12/01/42

       45       42,300  

Nabors Industries, Inc., 0.75%, 1/15/24 (b)

       262       252,830  

Newfield Exploration Co., 5.63%, 7/01/24

       112       119,840  

NGPL PipeCo LLC (b):

      

7.12%, 12/15/17

       623       645,584  

7.77%, 12/15/37

       391       442,807  

Noble Holding International, Ltd., 7.75%, 1/15/24

       434       422,065  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.:

      

6.50%, 11/01/21

       272       276,760  

6.88%, 3/15/22 (d)

       189       192,249  

2.63%, 9/15/23 (f)

       145       196,384  

ONEOK, Inc.:

      

7.50%, 9/01/23

       213       252,937  

6.00%, 6/15/35

       25       26,313  

Paramount Resources Ltd., 6.88%, 6/30/23 (b)

       500       528,875  

Parker Drilling Co.:

      

7.50%, 8/01/20

       144       140,400  

6.75%, 7/15/22

       125       115,625  

Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp. (b):

      

6.25%, 6/01/24

       122       128,176  

5.38%, 1/15/25

       77       78,155  

5.25%, 8/15/25

       110       111,100  

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/20

       94       96,115  

Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.38%, 3/13/22 (b)

       27       28,241  

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 3.65%, 6/01/22

       1,000       1,019,850  

Precision Drilling Corp., 7.75%, 12/15/23 (b)

       50       54,125  

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.25%, 5/01/23

       33       32,505  

Range Resources Corp. (b):

      

5.88%, 7/01/22

       324       331,290  

5.00%, 8/15/22

       53       51,675  

5.00%, 3/15/23

       95       92,031  

Resolute Energy Corp., 8.50%, 5/01/20

       159       162,180  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017    19


Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)

 

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (b):

      

5.63%, 4/15/20

     USD       565     $ 596,075  

6.88%, 4/15/40

       284       302,460  

Rowan Cos., Inc.:

      

4.88%, 6/01/22

       50       47,750  

7.38%, 6/15/25

       304       315,400  

RSP Permian, Inc.:

      

6.63%, 10/01/22

       179       189,292  

5.25%, 1/15/25 (b)

       102       104,550  

Sanchez Energy Corp.:

      

7.75%, 6/15/21

       322       330,050  

6.13%, 1/15/23

       568       545,280  

SESI LLC, 6.38%, 5/01/19

       60       60,225  

Seven Generations Energy Ltd., 8.25%, 5/15/20 (b)

       88       92,620  

SM Energy Co.:

      

6.13%, 11/15/22

       109       109,818  

5.00%, 1/15/24

       5       4,688  

5.63%, 6/01/25

       285       269,681  

6.75%, 9/15/26

       93       94,628  

Southwestern Energy Co.:

      

5.80%, 1/23/20

       690       683,100  

6.70%, 1/23/25

       40       38,400  

Summit Midstream Holdings LLC/Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 4/15/25

       40       40,600  

Suncor Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/38

       1,000       1,275,738  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.90%, 7/15/26

       310       306,175  

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp. (b):

      

5.50%, 9/15/24

       276       278,760  

5.13%, 2/01/25

       77       80,080  

5.38%, 2/01/27

       72       75,060  

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.:

      

6.38%, 8/01/22

       60       61,950  

5.25%, 5/01/23

       10       10,325  

Tesoro Corp. (b):

      

4.75%, 12/15/23

       298       308,430  

5.13%, 12/15/26

       416       439,920  

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 6.13%, 10/15/21

       26       27,138  

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., 4.63%, 3/01/34

       500       536,560  

Weatherford International LLC, 6.80%, 6/15/37

       60       56,550  

Weatherford International Ltd.:

      

4.50%, 4/15/22

       105       100,406  

6.50%, 8/01/36

       165       152,212  

7.00%, 3/15/38

       165       155,512  

5.95%, 4/15/42

       52       43,550  

Western Gas Partners LP, 5.38%, 6/01/21

       1,425       1,547,544  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.:

      

5.00%, 3/15/19

       480       484,200  

5.75%, 3/15/21

       23       22,885  

6.25%, 4/01/23

       40       40,100  

WildHorse Resource Development Corp., 6.88%, 2/01/25 (b)

       157       155,037  

Williams Cos., Inc., 5.75%, 6/24/44

       647       653,470  

Williams Partners LP:

      

3.60%, 3/15/22

       600       611,352  

4.00%, 9/15/25

       750       759,406  

WPX Energy, Inc.:

      

7.50%, 8/01/20

       50       53,875  

6.00%, 1/15/22

       33       33,701  

8.25%, 8/01/23

       125       140,000  

5.25%, 9/15/24

       145       141,556  
      

 

 

 
                       50,829,443  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Paper & Forest Products — 0.2%

 

International Paper Co., 6.00%, 11/15/41

     USD       870     $ 1,013,612  

Mercer International, Inc., 6.50%, 2/01/24 (b)

       53       54,060  

Pfleiderer GmbH, 7.88%, 8/01/19

     EUR       100       110,182  

Unifrax I LLC/Unifrax Holding Co., 7.50%, 2/15/19 (b)

     USD       180       179,550  
      

 

 

 
                       1,357,404  

Pharmaceuticals — 2.1%

 

AbbVie, Inc.:

      

3.60%, 5/14/25

       870       866,340  

3.20%, 5/14/26

       500       481,120  

4.45%, 5/14/46

       1,300       1,260,070  

Actavis Funding SCS, 4.55%, 3/15/35 (d)

       2,140       2,156,157  

Actavis, Inc., 3.25%, 10/01/22 (d)

       4,000       4,029,100  

Baxalta, Inc., 5.25%, 6/23/45

       500       543,346  

DPx Holdings BV, 7.50%, 2/01/22 (b)

       75       79,547  

Endo Finance LLC, 5.75%, 1/15/22 (b)

       95       88,112  

Endo Finance LLC/Endo Finco, Inc. (b):

      

5.38%, 1/15/23

       235       207,975  

6.00%, 7/15/23

       315       289,800  

Forest Laboratories LLC, 5.00%, 12/15/21 (b)

       758       821,080  

Grifols Worldwide Operations Ltd., 5.25%, 4/01/22

       200       207,500  

inVentiv Group Holdings, Inc./inVentiv Health, Inc./inVentiv Health Clinical, Inc., 7.50%, 10/01/24 (b)

       259       270,655  

Jaguar Holding Co. II/Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC, 6.38%, 8/01/23 (b)

       795       855,619  

Mylan NV, 3.95%, 6/15/26

       750       732,570  

NBTY, Inc., 7.63%, 5/15/21 (b)

       391       412,994  

Synlab Bondco PLC, 6.25%, 7/01/22

     EUR       100       114,691  

Tennessee Merger Sub, Inc., 6.38%, 2/01/25 (b)

     USD       470       467,650  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 4.10%, 10/01/46

       500       431,954  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (b):

      

6.75%, 8/15/18

       1,133       1,116,005  

6.38%, 10/15/20

       505       459,550  

5.63%, 12/01/21

       364       306,670  

5.88%, 5/15/23

       220       179,025  

6.13%, 4/15/25

       320       254,800  
      

 

 

 
                       16,632,330  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.0%

 

ATF Netherlands BV, 2.13%, 3/13/23

     EUR       100       107,522  

ERP Operating LP, 4.50%, 6/01/45

     USD       1,155       1,208,725  

HCP, Inc., 4.00%, 6/01/25 (d)

       2,000       2,034,158  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.25%, 9/01/24 (b)

       97       95,933  

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP/MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc. (b):

      

5.63%, 5/01/24

       766       810,045  

4.50%, 9/01/26

       187       181,857  

Simon Property Group LP, 4.75%, 3/15/42 (d)

       1,670       1,781,294  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/21 (b)

       157       163,084  

Ventas Realty LP, 4.13%, 1/15/26

       870       888,198  

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.75%, 6/01/21

       550       591,234  
      

 

 

 
                       7,862,050  

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.7%

 

Northwest Florida Timber Finance LLC, 4.75%, 3/04/29 (b)(d)

       4,600       4,329,750  

Realogy Group LLC/Realogy Co-Issuer Corp. (b):

      

4.50%, 4/15/19

       120       124,200  

5.25%, 12/01/21

       172       178,880  

4.88%, 6/01/23

       598       589,030  
      

 

 

 
                       5,221,860  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Road & Rail — 1.2%

 

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 6/01/22 (b)

     USD       495     $ 485,719  

5.50%, 4/01/23

       5       5,000  

6.38%, 4/01/24 (b)

       20       20,325  

5.25%, 3/15/25 (b)

       425       406,937  

Avis Budget Finance PLC, 4.13%, 11/15/24

     EUR       100       105,325  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 5.75%, 5/01/40 (d)

     USD       1,890       2,329,463  

CSX Corp., 4.75%, 5/30/42

       350       374,109  

Herc Rentals, Inc. (b):

      

7.50%, 6/01/22

       118       127,440  

7.75%, 6/01/24

       8       8,800  

Hertz Corp.:

      

5.88%, 10/15/20

       322       313,950  

6.25%, 10/15/22

       138       131,790  

5.50%, 10/15/24 (b)

       3       2,708  

Lima Metro Line 2 Finance Ltd., 5.88%, 7/05/34 (b)

       5,000       5,287,500  

United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/25

       125       131,875  
      

 

 

 
                       9,730,941  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.8%

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.50%, 8/15/22

       51       57,120  

Analog Devices, Inc.:

      

3.90%, 12/15/25

       470       483,668  

3.50%, 12/05/26

       345       343,116  

Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.88%, 1/15/27 (b)

       2,850       2,869,839  

Microchip Technology, Inc., 2.13%, 12/15/37 (f)

       40       121,050  

Micron Technology, Inc.:

      

5.25%, 8/01/23 (b)

       206       207,802  

5.50%, 2/01/25

       25       25,813  

5.63%, 1/15/26 (b)

       79       81,172  

Series G, 3.00%, 11/15/43 (f)

       485       486,516  

Microsemi Corp., 9.13%, 4/15/23 (b)

       26       29,965  

NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC (b):

      

4.13%, 6/15/20

       420       436,876  

4.13%, 6/01/21

       278       288,592  

3.88%, 9/01/22

       200       204,750  

5.75%, 3/15/23

       260       274,300  

QUALCOMM, Inc., 4.65%, 5/20/35

       250       264,040  

Sensata Technologies BV, 5.00%, 10/01/25 (b)

       230       233,450  

Xilinx, Inc., 2.63%, 6/15/17 (f)

       40       81,875  
      

 

 

 
                       6,489,944  

Software — 1.6%

 

ACI Worldwide, Inc., 6.38%, 8/15/20 (b)

       320       330,240  

BMC Software Finance, Inc., 8.13%, 7/15/21 (b)

       851       863,765  

Ensemble S Merger Sub, Inc., 9.00%, 9/30/23 (b)

       210       222,075  

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc/Greeneden Lux 3 Sarl/Greeneden US Ho, 10.00%, 11/30/24 (b)

       115       125,062  

Inception Merger Sub, Inc./Rackspace Hosting, Inc., 8.63%, 11/15/24 (b)

       344       362,490  

Infinity Acquisition LLC/Infinity Acquisition Finance Corp., 7.25%, 8/01/22 (b)

       31       27,319  

Infor US, Inc., 6.50%, 5/15/22

       976       1,015,040  

Informatica LLC, 7.13%, 7/15/23 (b)

       183       176,778  

JDA Escrow LLC/JDA Bond Finance, Inc., 7.38%, 10/15/24 (b)

       114       119,700  

Microsoft Corp., 3.50%, 11/15/42 (d)

       4,000       3,695,876  

Nuance Communications, Inc. (b):

      

5.38%, 8/15/20

       39       39,760  

6.00%, 7/01/24

       170       175,737  

5.63%, 12/15/26

       69       70,466  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Software (continued)

 

Oracle Corp., 5.38%, 7/15/40 (d)

     USD       3,025     $ 3,556,771  

PTC, Inc., 6.00%, 5/15/24

       71       75,793  

Solera LLC/Solera Finance, Inc., 10.50%, 3/01/24 (b)

       557       634,980  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., 5.88%, 7/15/23

       246       260,145  

TIBCO Software, Inc., 11.38%, 12/01/21 (b)

       565       614,437  

Veritas US, Inc./Veritas Bermuda Ltd.:

      

7.50%, 2/01/23

     EUR       100       111,767  

10.50%, 2/01/24 (b)

     USD       200       216,000  
      

 

 

 
                       12,694,201  

Specialty Retail — 0.6%

 

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 6.00%, 12/15/24

       350       364,000  

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 5.00%, 6/01/22

       240       247,200  

Home Depot, Inc., 5.88%, 12/16/36 (d)

       1,660       2,122,494  

JC Penney Corp., Inc.:

      

8.13%, 10/01/19

       15       15,975  

6.38%, 10/15/36

       54       41,310  

7.40%, 4/01/37

       151       122,310  

L Brands, Inc., 6.88%, 11/01/35

       251       241,274  

Lowe’s Cos, Inc., 4.38%, 9/15/45

       1,000       1,056,723  

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.:

      

5.38%, 12/01/24

       297       301,455  

5.50%, 5/15/26

       127       126,136  
      

 

 

 
                       4,638,877  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.7%

 

Apple, Inc., 4.65%, 2/23/46 (d)

       2,400       2,609,674  

Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp. (b):

      

4.42%, 6/15/21

       90       94,378  

7.13%, 6/15/24

       438       483,953  

6.02%, 6/15/26

       110       120,953  

8.35%, 7/15/46

       95       123,884  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 4.90%, 10/15/25

       1,500       1,560,797  

Western Digital Corp.:

      

7.38%, 4/01/23 (b)

       384       421,440  

10.50%, 4/01/24

       117       136,890  
      

 

 

 
                       5,551,969  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.0%

 

BiSoho SAS, 5.88%, 5/01/23

     EUR       100       113,091  

Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.63%, 5/15/24 (b)

     USD       36       35,685  

Springs Industries, Inc., 6.25%, 6/01/21

       36       37,170  
      

 

 

 
                       185,946  

Tobacco — 1.5%

 

Altria Group, Inc.:

      

9.95%, 11/10/38

       516       874,302  

10.20%, 2/06/39

       894       1,531,008  

5.38%, 1/31/44 (d)

       4,030       4,695,635  

3.88%, 9/16/46

       1,250       1,179,742  

Reynolds American, Inc.:

      

4.45%, 6/12/25

       635       671,424  

7.00%, 8/04/41

       1,000       1,204,186  

5.85%, 8/15/45

       1,500       1,783,074  
      

 

 

 
                       11,939,371  

Transportation Infrastructure — 0.4%

 

CEVA Group PLC, 7.00%, 3/01/21 (b)

       310       275,900  

CMA CGM SA, 7.75%, 1/15/21

     EUR       100       103,559  

I 595 Express LLC, 3.31%, 12/31/31

     USD       1,349       1,326,852  

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp., 3.40%, 11/15/26 (b)

       490       475,440  

Transurban Finance Co. Property Ltd., 4.13%, 2/02/26 (b)

       580       596,742  
      

 

 

 
                       2,778,493  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Utilities — 0.0%

 

ContourGlobal Power Holdings SA, 5.13%, 6/15/21

     EUR       100     $ 112,148  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.2%

 

Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc./CSL Capital LLC:

      

6.00%, 4/15/23 (b)

     USD       101       106,050  

8.25%, 10/15/23

       557       603,649  

7.13%, 12/15/24 (b)

       261       268,830  

Crown Castle Towers LLC, 6.11%, 1/15/40 (b)

       3,155       3,441,781  

Digicel Ltd., 6.00%, 4/15/21 (b)

       1,550       1,432,727  

GEO Group, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 4/01/23

       278       278,695  

6.00%, 4/15/26

       42       43,722  

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc., 6.63%, 2/15/25 (b)

       181       181,679  

Rogers Communications, Inc., 7.50%, 8/15/38 (d)

       2,325       3,124,774  

Sprint Capital Corp.:

      

6.90%, 5/01/19

       140       149,145  

6.88%, 11/15/28

       954       1,017,202  

8.75%, 3/15/32

       110       132,000  

Sprint Communications, Inc.:

      

9.00%, 11/15/18 (b)

       1,445       1,580,469  

7.00%, 3/01/20 (b)

       201       219,593  

7.00%, 8/15/20

       179       193,096  

Sprint Corp.:

      

7.25%, 9/15/21

       240       261,600  

7.88%, 9/15/23

       681       757,612  

7.13%, 6/15/24

       896       967,402  

7.63%, 2/15/25

       120       133,800  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC, 3.36%, 3/20/23 (b)

       695       697,606  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.:

      

6.63%, 4/28/21

       490       509,698  

6.73%, 4/28/22

       130       135,200  

6.00%, 3/01/23

       250       264,375  

6.84%, 4/28/23

       40       42,664  

6.50%, 1/15/24

       240       257,880  

6.38%, 3/01/25

       37       39,774  

6.50%, 1/15/26

       138       151,628  
      

 

 

 
                       16,992,651  
Total Corporate Bonds — 67.9%                      530,709,444  
      
   
Floating Rate Loan Interests (a)  

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.0%

 

CEVA Group PLC, Synthetic LOC, 6.50%, 3/19/21

       18       15,809  

CEVA Intercompany BV, Dutch Term Loan, 6.54%, 3/19/21

       19       16,269  

CEVA Logistics Canada ULC, Canadian Term Loan, 6.54%, 3/19/21

       3       2,427  

CEVA Logistics US Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 6.54%, 3/19/21

       27       23,122  
      

 

 

 
                       57,627  

Auto Components — 0.1%

 

Gates Global LLC, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 7/06/21

             273       272,783  

Chemicals — 0.0%

 

Atotech BV, 2017 Term Loan B1, 4.00%, 1/31/24

       81       81,810  

Chemours Co., Term Loan B, 3.79%, 5/12/22

       16       16,368  

MacDermid, Inc., Term Loan B5, 4.50%, 6/07/20

       61       61,283  
      

 

 

 
                       159,461  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (a)          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.0%

 

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.76% - 4.79%, 11/26/20

     USD       118     $ 118,498  

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.1%

 

Virgin Media Investment Holdings Ltd., Term Loan I, 3.52%, 1/31/25

       370       371,439  

Zayo Group LLC:

      

2017 Term Loan B2, 3.50%, 1/19/24

       392       395,670  
      

 

 

 
                       767,109  

Electric Utilities — 0.1%

 

TEX Operations Co. LLC:

      

Exit Term Loan B, 3.53%, 8/04/23

       272       273,357  

Exit Term Loan C, 3.53%, 8/04/23

       59       59,241  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 2016 Term Loan B2, 4.02%, 12/14/23

       201       202,162  
      

 

 

 
                       534,760  

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.0%

 

Weatherford International Ltd., Term Loan, 3.09%, 7/13/20

             225       219,875  

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.0%

 

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.:

      

2017 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.75%, 2/03/24

       131       129,936  

2017 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.50%, 2/03/25

       90       89,869  
      

 

 

 
                       219,805  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.1%

 

Alere, Inc., 2015 Term Loan B, 4.25%, 6/18/22

       203       203,524  

DJO Finance LLC, 2015 Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/08/20

       150       147,113  

Immucor, Inc., Refinancing Term Loan B2, 5.00%, 8/17/18

       271       267,094  
      

 

 

 
                       617,731  

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.1%

 

Community Health Systems, Inc.:

      

Term Loan G, 3.75%, 12/31/19

       54       53,985  

Term Loan H, 4.00%, 1/27/21

       58       57,383  

inVentiv Health, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B, 4.80%, 11/09/23

       217       218,322  

Team Health, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 3.75%, 2/06/24

       230       229,282  

Vizient, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B, 5.00%, 2/13/23

       68       68,992  
      

 

 

 
                       627,964  

Health Care Technology — 0.0%

 

Change Healthcare Holdings, Inc., 2017 Term Loan B, 3.80%, 2/08/24

             183       183,763  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.2%

 

Amaya Holdings BV, 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.00%, 8/01/21

       208       208,201  

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC, Term Loan B, 7.00%, 10/11/20

       1,368       1,379,506  
      

 

 

 
                       1,587,707  

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1%

 

Cortes NP Acquisition Corp., Term Loan B, 6.00% - 6.04%, 11/30/23

             457       460,462  

Insurance — 0.0%

 

Alliant Holdings I, Inc., 2015 Term Loan B, 4.50%, 8/12/22

             81       82,077  

IT Services — 0.0%

 

TKC Holdings, Inc., 2017 Term Loan, 4.75%, 2/01/23

             156       157,170  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Floating Rate Loan Interests (a)          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Machinery — 0.1%

 

Silver II US Holdings LLC, Term Loan, 4.00%, 12/13/19

     USD       310     $ 295,532  

Media — 0.2%

 

iHeartCommunications, Inc., Term Loan D, 7.53%, 1/30/19

       211       183,384  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Term Loan B2, 3.75%, 6/30/19

       924       917,640  

Ziggo Secured Finance Partnership, Term Loan E, 3.27%, 4/23/25

       149       149,426  
      

 

 

 
                       1,250,450  

Multiline Retail — 0.0%

 

Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., 2020 Term Loan, 4.25%, 10/25/20

             189       151,870  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.3%

 

California Resources Corp.:

      

Second Out Term Loan, 11.38%, 12/31/21

       455       512,635  

Term Loan A, 3.78%, 10/01/19

       369       355,251  

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Term Loan, 8.55%, 8/23/21

       994       1,073,739  

Energy Transfer Equity LP, 2017 Term Loan B, 3.53%, 2/02/24

       173       173,087  

Peabody Energy Corp., Exit Term Loan, 5.54%, 1/30/22

       139       139,984  
      

 

 

 
                       2,254,696  

Pharmaceuticals — 0.0%

 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.:

      

Series A3 Tranche A, 4.54%, 10/20/18

       46       45,545  

Series D2 Term Loan B, 5.03%, 2/13/19

       15       14,977  

Series E Term Loan B, 5.27%, 8/05/20

       62       62,088  
      

 

 

 
                       122,610  

Professional Services — 0.0%

 

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc., 2014 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.25%, 7/23/21

       179       177,736  

Information Resources, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.25%, 1/18/24

       49       49,582  
      

 

 

 
                       227,318  

Software — 0.2%

 

BMC Software Finance, Inc., Term Loan, 5.00%, 9/10/20

       481       483,481  

Infor (US), Inc., Term Loan B6, 3.75%, 2/01/22

       148       148,440  

Kronos, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.28%, 11/01/24

       353       364,206  

Optiv Security, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.25%, 2/01/24

       138       138,820  

RP Crown Parent LLC, 2016 Term Loan B, 4.50%, 10/12/23

       111       111,937  

Tibco Software Inc., 2017 Term Loan B, 5.50%, 12/04/20

       357       361,035  

Veritas US Inc.:

      

Term Loan B1, 6.63%, 1/27/23

       188       187,472  

USD Last Out Term Loan B2, 8.63%, 1/29/23

       16       15,800  
      

 

 

 
                       1,811,191  

Specialty Retail — 0.0%

 

Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc., 2016 Term Loan, 4.75%, 8/16/23

             26       26,125  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.0%

 

Ascend Performance Materials LLC, Term Loan B, 6.50%, 8/12/22

             187       188,099  
Total Floating Rate Loan Interests — 1.6%                      12,394,683  
Foreign Agency Obligations          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Argentine Republic Government International Bond (b):

      

7.50%, 4/22/26

     USD       3,875     $ 4,049,375  

7.63%, 4/22/46

       3,121       3,142,847  

Cyprus Government International Bond, 4.63%, 2/03/20 (b)

     EUR       1,210       1,388,602  

Iceland Government International Bond, 5.88%, 5/11/22

     USD       3,555       4,027,058  

Italian Government International Bond, 5.38%, 6/15/33

       2,925       3,156,815  

Portugal Government International Bond, 5.13%, 10/15/24 (b)

       3,970       3,845,628  

Slovenia Government International Bond, 5.85%, 5/10/23 (b)

             864       986,861  
Total Foreign Agency Obligations — 2.6%                      20,597,186  
      
   
Municipal Bonds  

City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution:

      

Series EE, 5.50%, 6/15/43

       930       1,055,978  

Series GG, Build America Bonds, 5.72%, 6/15/42

       1,390       1,806,972  

Water & Sewer System, Series EE, 5.38%, 6/15/43

       770       869,276  

East Bay Municipal Utility District, RB, Build America Bonds, 5.87%, 6/01/40

       1,900       2,437,662  

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Build America Bonds, 6.12%, 1/15/40

       2,535       3,261,202  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Build America Bonds, Series C, 7.34%, 11/15/39

       1,295       1,915,435  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4, Refunding RB, Build America Bonds, Series A, 7.06%, 4/01/57

       2,000       2,260,680  

New York State Dormitory Authority, RB, Build America Bonds:

      

5.63%, 3/15/39

       1,100       1,360,227  

5.60%, 3/15/40

       1,900       2,373,594  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, 159th Series, 6.04%, 12/01/29

       780       977,831  

State of California, GO, Build America Bonds, Various Purposes:

      

7.55%, 4/01/39

       280       413,106  

7.63%, 3/01/40

       1,720       2,535,985  

State of Illinois, GO, Pension, 5.10%, 6/01/33

       2,000       1,854,300  

University of California, RB, Build America Bonds, 5.95%, 5/15/45

             885       1,112,790  
Total Municipal Bonds — 3.1%                      24,235,038  
      
   
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.4%

 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-2, Class 1A2, 6.00%, 3/25/37

       747       656,269  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust:

      

Series 2005-64CB, Class 1A15, 5.50%, 12/25/35

       1,379       1,312,743  

Series 2006-OA21, Class A1, 0.97%, 3/20/47 (a)

       968       672,464  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2011-2R, Class 2A1, 3.06%, 7/27/36 (a)(b)

       509       507,110  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)

 

Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 4480, Class ZX, 4.00%, 11/15/44

     USD       5,879     $ 6,128,039  

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 5A1, 3.46%, 6/19/35 (a)

       518       510,808  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust:

      

Series 2006-4F, Class 1A1, 5.00%, 5/25/36

       104       102,435  

Series 2007-4F, Class 3A1, 6.00%, 7/25/37

       249       224,579  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-S3, Class 1A12, 6.50%, 8/25/36

       88       71,548  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2006-A3, Class 3A1, 3.38%, 5/25/36 (a)

       703       580,815  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-OA4, Class 1A, 1.38%, 5/25/47 (a)

       242       214,991  
      

 

 

 
                       10,981,801  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 11.0%

 

Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-200P, Class C, 3.60%, 4/14/33 (a)(b)

       4,170       4,190,382  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust:

      

Series 2013-GC15, Class B, 5.11%, 9/10/46 (a)

       7,183       7,938,232  

Series 2016-P5, Class A4, 2.94%, 10/10/49

       6,000       5,876,723  

Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-CD3, Class AM, 5.65%, 10/15/48

       1,723       1,726,179  

Commercial Mortgage Trust:

      

Series 2008-LS1, Class A4B, 6.09%, 12/10/49 (a)

       935       947,303  

Series 2013-300P, Class A1, 4.35%, 8/10/30 (b)

       1,330       1,445,977  

Series 2013-CR11, Class B, 5.16%, 10/10/46 (a)

       7,000       7,695,331  

Series 2013-LC6, Class B, 3.74%, 1/10/46

       1,390       1,415,551  

Series 2014-CR21, Class A3, 3.53%, 12/10/47

       1,300       1,338,028  

Series 2015-3BP, Class A, 3.18%, 2/10/35 (b)

       7,570       7,602,478  

Series 2015-CR22, Class C, 4.13%, 3/10/48 (a)

       5,000       4,808,979  

Series 2015-LC19, Class C, 4.26%, 2/10/48 (a)

       3,500       3,559,626  

Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-TEXW, Class D, 3.85%, 2/10/34 (a)(b)

       4,585       4,632,224  

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-RR2, Class 2A, 5.94%, 9/15/39 (a)(b)

       587       586,409  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C1 (a):

      

Class B, 4.04%, 4/15/50

       1,110       1,146,283  

Class C, 4.30%, 4/15/50

       1,000       1,016,493  

Class D, 3.80%, 4/15/50 (b)

       480       403,945  

DBJPM Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C3, Class A5, 2.89%, 9/10/49

       2,485       2,434,725  

DBRR Trust, Series 2011-C32, Class A3A, 5.21%, 6/17/49 (a)(b)

       371       371,536  

GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-NRF, Class DFX, 3.38%, 12/15/34 (a)(b)

       6,170       6,234,153  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2013-GC10, Class B, 3.68%, 2/10/46 (b)

       2,505       2,558,095  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust:

      

Series 2004-LN2, Class A2, 5.12%, 7/15/41

       23       23,251  

Series 2016-NINE, Class A, 2.85%, 10/06/38 (a)(b)

       4,800       4,668,290  
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)

 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C7, Class A3, 5.87%, 9/15/45 (a)

     USD       1,935     $ 1,970,503  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class G, 3.45%, 7/13/29 (a)(b)

       3,200       3,107,688  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C33, Class A4, 5.98%, 2/15/51 (a)

       1,444       1,446,501  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C28, Class A4, 3.54%, 5/15/48

       3,205       3,291,145  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-C8:

      

Class B, 4.31%, 8/15/45

       1,395       1,475,028  

Class C, 4.90%, 8/15/45 (a)

       1,795       1,863,468  
      

 

 

 
                       85,774,526  

Interest Only Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.2%

 

Commercial Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2015-LC21, Class XA, 0.87%, 7/10/48 (a)

       19,392       851,735  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-C8, Class XA, 1.98%, 8/15/45 (a)(b)

       9,878       701,579  
      

 

 

 
                       1,553,314  
Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 12.6%       98,309,641  
      
   
Preferred Securities  
Capital Trusts                      

Banks — 3.0%

 

Banco Santander SA, 6.25% (a)(h)

       100       104,484  

Bank of Ireland, 7.38% (a)(h)

       200       226,358  

BNP Paribas SA, 7.20% (a)(b)(h)

       2,000       2,157,500  

Capital One Financial Corp., Series E, 5.55% (a)(h)

       3,500       3,622,500  

Citigroup, Inc. (a)(h):

      

Series M, 6.30%

       4,000       4,225,000  

Series P, 5.95%

       2,100       2,189,250  

Series Q, 5.95%

       100       104,498  

Series R, 6.13%

       605       639,824  

Credit Agricole SA (a)(b)(h):

      

6.63%

       1,400       1,382,500  

7.88%

       1,000       1,019,940  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 7.00% (a)(h)

       200       212,410  

Nordea Bank AB, 6.13% (a)(b)(h)

       2,960       2,965,920  

U.S. Bancorp, Series J, 5.30% (a)(h)

       311       316,442  

Wells Fargo & Co. (a)(h):

      

Series S, 5.90%

       3,510       3,711,825  

Series U, 5.88%

       430       464,400  
      

 

 

 
                       23,342,851  

Capital Markets — 0.7%

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Series L, 5.70% (a)(h)

       612       630,360  

Morgan Stanley, Series H, 5.45% (a)(h)

       2,627       2,694,756  

State Street Corp., Series F, 5.25% (a)(h)

       2,000       2,092,500  
      

 

 

 
                       5,417,616  

Chemicals — 0.0%

 

Lanxess AG, 4.50%, 12/06/76 (a)

       50       56,943  

Solvay Finance SA, 5.12% 2/06/76 (a)(h)

       100       116,176  
      

 

 

 
                       173,119  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Capital Trusts          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Diversified Financial Services — 5.0%

 

Bank of America Corp. (a)(h):

      

Series V, 5.13%

     USD       385     $ 389,331  

Series X, 6.25%

       4,620       4,943,862  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (a)(h):

      

Series D, 4.50% (d)

       8,400       7,990,500  

Series E, 4.95%

       2,000       2,065,000  

Barclays PLC (a)(h):

      

7.25%

       200       248,165  

7.88%

       200       209,810  

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (a)(h):

      

Series 1, 7.90%

       7,000       7,280,000  

Series Q, 5.15%

       3,000       3,008,100  

Series U, 6.13%

       500       530,725  

Series V, 5.00%

       6,710       6,750,327  

Macquarie Bank Ltd., 10.25%, 6/20/57 (a)

       1,800       1,837,379  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 8.63% (a)(h)

       200       211,300  

Societe Generale SA (a)(b)(h):

      

6.00%

       3,000       2,827,500  

7.88%

       1,000       997,500  
      

 

 

 
                       39,289,499  

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.0%

 

Telefonica Europe BV, 4.20% (a)(h)

             200       222,209  

Electric Utilities — 0.6%

 

ComEd Financing III, 6.35%, 3/15/33

       300       318,445  

Electricite de France SA, 5.25% (a)(b)(h)

       4,200       4,105,500  

Enel SpA (a):

      

5.00%, 1/15/75

     EUR       100       113,091  

7.75%, 9/10/75

     GBP       100       137,421  

Gas Natural Fenosa Finance BV, 4.13% (a)(h)

     USD       100       109,542  
      

 

 

 
                       4,783,999  

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.3%

 

General Electric Co., Series D, 5.00% (a)(h)

             2,131       2,245,541  

Insurance — 1.5%

 

Allstate Corp (a):

      

5.75%, 8/15/53

       2,000       2,157,500  

6.50%, 5/15/57

       4,100       4,694,500  

Voya Financial, Inc., 5.65%, 5/15/53 (a)

       4,500       4,601,250  
      

 

 

 
                       11,453,250  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.0%

 

DCP Midstream LLC, 5.85%, 5/21/43 (a)(b)

             30       28,050  

Total Capital Trusts — 11.1%

 

            86,956,134  
      
   
Preferred Stocks           Shares         

Banks — 1.2%

      

U.S. Bancorp, Series G, 6.00% (a)(h)

       300,000       7,608,000  

Wells Fargo & Co., 5.85% (a)(h)

       75,000       2,016,750  
      

 

 

 
                       9,624,750  

Capital Markets — 0.7%

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Series J, 5.50% (a)(h)

       92,000       2,451,800  

SCE Trust III, 5.75% (a)(h)

       25,314       706,767  

Morgan Stanley, Series K, 5.85% (a)(h)

       82,887       2,142,629  
      

 

 

 
                       5,301,196  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.0%

 

Fannie Mae, Series S, 8.25% (a)(h)

             10,000       82,500  

Total Preferred Stock — 1.9%

 

            15,008,446  
Trust Preferred          

Shares

    Value  

Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%

      

Citigroup Capital XIII, 7.88%, 10/30/40

             29,583     $ 775,039  

Total Preferred Securities — 13.1%

 

            102,739,619  
      
   
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities   

Par  

(000)

        

Agency Obligations — 1.5%

      

Fannie Mae, 5.63%, 7/15/37 (d)

     USD       1,600       2,167,971  

Federal Home Loan Bank (d):

      

5.25%, 12/09/22

       1,375       1,607,697  

5.37%, 9/09/24

       2,175       2,613,260  

Residual Funding Corp., 0.00%, 4/15/30 (i)

       6,055       4,004,232  

Resolution Funding Corp., 0.00%, 7/15/18 - 10/15/18 (i)

       1,050       1,028,071  
      

 

 

 
                       11,421,231  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.3%

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

      

Series 2015-47, Class GL, 3.50%, 7/25/45

       1,636       1,642,624  

Series 2005-5, Class PK, 5.00%, 12/25/34

       161       166,823  

Series 1991-87, Class S, 24.62%, 8/25/21 (a)

       4       5,050  

Series G-49, Class S, 953.85%, 12/25/21 (a)

       (j)      24  

Series G-07, Class S, 1,056.78%, 3/25/21 (a)

       (j)      192  

Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:

      

Series 0173, Class RS, 9.99%, 11/15/21 (a)

       (j)      2  

Series 4350, Class DY, 4.00%, 6/15/44

       2,830       3,048,720  

Series 4549, Class TZ, 4.00%, 11/15/45

       2,576       2,723,136  

Series 4398, Class ZX, 4.00%, 9/15/54

       8,452       8,924,583  

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2014-72, Class MQ, 4.00%, 2/20/44

       8,858       9,321,457  
      

 

 

 
                       25,832,611  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.3%

 

Freddie Mac, Series K013, Class A2, 3.97%, 1/25/21 (a)

             1,870       1,988,495  

Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.8%

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

      

Series 1997-50, Class SI, 1.20%, 4/25/23 (a)

       42       1,125  

Series 2012-M9, Class X1, 3.99%, 12/25/17 (a)

       11,407       154,041  

Series 2012-96, Class DI, 4.00%, 2/25/27

       5,965       518,085  

Series 2012-47, Class NI, 4.50%, 4/25/42

       5,721       1,285,239  

Series G92-05, Class H, 9.00%, 1/25/22

       (j)      21  

Series 094, Class 2, 9.50%, 8/25/21

       (j)      33  

Series 1990-136, Class S, 19.93%, 11/25/20 (a)

       1       2  

Series G-10, Class S, 1,022.36%, 5/25/21 (a)

       (j)      1  

Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:

      

Series K707, Class X1, 1.53%, 12/25/18 (a)

       4,727       105,264  

Series 2611, Class QI, 5.50%, 9/15/32

       506       24,232  

Series 1254, Class Z, 8.50%, 4/15/22

       20       3,483  

Series 1043, Class H, 41.53%, 2/15/21 (a)

       1       2  

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

      

Series 2009-78, Class SD, 5.42%, 9/20/32 (a)

       5,962       993,356  

Series 2009-116, Class KS, 5.70%, 12/16/39 (a)

       2,239       338,596  

Series 2011-52, Class NS, 5.90%, 4/16/41 (a)

       16,741       3,076,966  
      

 

 

 
                       6,500,446  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Mortgage-Backed Securities — 4.5%

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

      

3.00%, 8/01/43 (d)

     USD       10,809     $ 10,774,572  

4.00%, 12/01/41 - 12/01/43

       5,726       6,046,961  

4.50%, 7/01/41 - 4/01/42 (d)

       12,633       13,609,559  

5.00%, 8/01/34

       2,195       2,415,064  

5.50%, 6/01/38

       1,092       1,222,970  

6.00%, 12/01/38

       929       1,052,461  

Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities, 6.00%, 4/1/17 - 12/1/18

       25       27,021  

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

      

5.50%, 8/15/33

       58       64,459  

8.00%, 7/15/24

       (j)      218  
      

 

 

 
                       35,213,285  

Principal Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.0%

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities (i):

 

   

Series 203, Class 1, 0.00%, 2/25/23

       2       2,278  

Series 1993-51, Class E, 0.00%, 2/25/23

       8       7,565  

Series 1993-70, Class A, 0.00%, 5/25/23

       1       1,186  

Series 0228, Class 1, 0.00%, 6/25/23

       2       1,913  
      

 

 

 
                       12,942  
Total U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities — 10.4%       80,969,010  
 
           
U.S. Treasury Obligations  

U.S. Treasury Bonds (d):

      

3.00%, 11/15/44

       61,400       61,642,223  

2.50%, 2/15/46

             55,000       49,777,145  
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations — 14.2%               111,419,368  
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $1,034,899,275) — 136.0%
      1,063,511,966  
Short-Term Securities — 4.0%          

Shares

    Value  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, T-Fund, Institutional Class, 0.42% (k)(l)

             31,449,022     $ 31,449,022  
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $31,449,022) — 4.0%
              31,449,022  
Options Purchased
(Cost — $3,749,025) — 0.4%
              3,045,231  
Total Investments Before Options Written
(Cost — $1,070,097,322) — 140.4%
              1,098,006,219  
Options Written
(Premiums Received — $3,892,866) — (0.3)%
              (2,608,566
Total Investments, Net of Options Written (Cost — $1,066,204,456) — 140.1%          1,095,397,653  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (40.1)%

 

    (313,333,945
      

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

       $ 782,063,708  
      

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   Variable rate security. Rate as of period end.

 

(b)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(c)   When-issued security.

 

(d)   All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding reverse repurchase agreements.

 

(e)   Payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional par/shares and/or in cash. Rates shown are the current rate and possible payment rates.

 

(f)   Convertible security.

 

(g)   Step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate as of period end.

 

(h)   Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

 

(i)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(j)   Amount is less than $500.

 

(k)   During the six months ended February 28, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate   Shares Held
at August 31,
2016
    Net
Activity
    Shares Held
at February 28,
2017
    Value at
February 28,
2017
    Income     Net
Realized
Gain1
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, T-Fund, Institutional Class

          31,449,022       31,449,022     $ 31,449,022     $ 26,382     $ 77        

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class

    12,926,909       (12,926,909                 49              

Total

 

  $ 31,449,022     $ 26,431     $ 77        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

1   Includes net capital gain distributions.

    

       

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

 

(l)   Current yield as of period end.

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

 

Reverse Repurchase Agreements  
Counterparty   Interest
Rate
    Trade
Date
    Maturity
Date1
    Face Value     Face Value
Including
Accrued
Interest
    Type of Non-Cash
Underlying Collateral
  Remaining
Contractual Maturity
of the Agreements
 

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    0.57     6/28/16       Open     $ 31,762,500     $ 31,875,098     U.S. Treasury Obligations     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     6/30/16       Open       2,859,500       2,872,825     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     9/14/16       Open       8,254,800       8,282,023     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     9/14/16       Open       7,598,100       7,623,241     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     9/14/16       Open       8,371,240       8,398,940     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     9/23/16       Open       5,880,000       5,898,097     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    1.00     10/14/16       Open       2,442,000       2,450,316     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    1.00     10/14/16       Open       606,450       608,408     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    1.00     10/14/16       Open       2,659,187       2,667,771     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     10/18/16       Open       4,735,250       4,748,056     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     10/18/16       Open       4,749,375       4,762,219     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    1.00     10/20/16       Open       3,705,000       3,715,333     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    1.00     10/20/16       Open       4,318,000       4,330,042     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       3,770,000       3,778,780     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       2,610,000       2,616,078     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       3,380,000       3,387,872     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       3,529,500       3,537,720     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       2,386,250       2,391,807     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       3,635,250       3,643,716     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       3,346,875       3,354,670     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       7,141,925       7,158,558     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    0.64     10/20/16       Open       3,073,000       3,080,157     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    1.00     10/21/16       Open       4,921,000       4,934,437     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    1.00     10/21/16       Open       7,991,000       8,012,820     Capital Trusts     Open/Demand 1 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    1.00     10/26/16       Open       4,193,000       4,204,205     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    (0.50 )%      11/09/16       Open       161,000       160,752     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Deutsche Bank AG

    1.45     12/13/16       Open       1,671,000       1,676,052     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Deutsche Bank AG

    1.45     12/13/16       Open       1,885,000       1,890,610     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Deutsche Bank AG

    1.45     12/13/16       Open       2,185,000       2,191,607     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Deutsche Bank AG

    1.45     12/13/16       Open       4,078,000       4,090,138     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Deutsche Bank AG

    1.45     12/13/16       Open       3,216,000       3,225,724     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.20     12/15/16       Open       938,437       940,784     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.20     12/15/16       Open       712,500       714,281     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.25     12/15/16       Open       555,000       556,445     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.25     12/15/16       Open       729,844       731,744     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.25     12/15/16       Open       975,562       978,103     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.25     12/15/16       Open       1,005,125       1,007,743     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.25     12/15/16       Open       1,027,187       1,029,862     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.25     12/15/16       Open       2,966,250       2,973,975     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1.25     12/15/16       Open       4,818,750       4,831,299     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    1.00     12/15/16       Open       4,132,000       4,140,608     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

    0.54     12/15/16       Open       1,290,000       1,291,567     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities     Open/Demand 1 

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

    0.54     12/15/16       Open       792,281       793,246     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities     Open/Demand 1 

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    0.61     12/19/16       Open       1,011,169       1,012,385     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities     Open/Demand 1 

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    0.61     12/19/16       Open       809,375       810,349     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities     Open/Demand 1 

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    0.61     12/19/16       Open       1,318,625       1,320,211     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities     Open/Demand 1 

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    0.61     12/19/16       Open       614,831       615,571     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities     Open/Demand 1 

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    1.11     12/19/16       Open       790,000       791,729     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    0.95     12/19/16       Open       1,452,750       1,455,434     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    0.95     12/19/16       Open       1,117,313       1,119,376     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    1.00     12/19/16       Open       962,706       964,578     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Reverse Repurchase Agreements (concluded)  
Counterparty   Interest
Rate
    Trade
Date
    Maturity
Date1
    Face Value     Face Value
Including
Accrued
Interest
    Type of Non-Cash
Underlying Collateral
  Remaining
Contractual Maturity
of the Agreements
 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open     $ 1,698,750     $ 1,702,234     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       1,473,063       1,476,084     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       2,043,878       2,048,070     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       4,675,000       4,684,589     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       1,822,500       1,826,238     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       2,130,975       2,135,346     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       2,009,000       2,013,121     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       1,997,888       2,001,985     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       1,850,000       1,853,795     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       1,900,700       1,904,599     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       3,137,500       3,143,935     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       1,463,000       1,466,001     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       2,200,000       2,204,512     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    1.04     12/19/16       Open       1,704,938       1,708,435     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    0.57     12/29/16       Open       60,555,750       60,619,182     U.S. Treasury Obligations     Open/Demand 1 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    (2.00 )%      2/09/17       Open       176,015       175,829     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    0.75     2/10/17       3/13/17       34,160,000       34,171,387     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities     Up to 30 Days  

Deutsche Bank AG

    (1.00 )%      2/15/17       Open       198,000       197,934     Corporate Bonds     Open/Demand 1 

Deutsche Bank AG

    0.52     2/27/17       Open       22,562,500       22,562,826     U.S. Treasury Obligations     Open/Demand 1 

Total

 

  $ 326,894,364     $ 327,543,464      
       

 

 

     

1   Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time.

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

 

Futures Contracts  
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Issue   Expiration   Notional Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
        
  (184      2-Year U.S. Treasury Note   June 2017   USD     39,818,750     $ 6,859    
  504        5-Year U.S. Treasury Note   June 2017   USD     59,322,375       (66,596  
  (419      10-Year U.S. Treasury Note   June 2017   USD     52,198,234       (3,396  
  11        10-Year U.S. Ultra Long Treasury Note   June 2017   USD     1,473,313       (1,133  
  (1      Euro BOBL   June 2017   USD     140,540       (1  
  (1      Euro Bund Future   June 2017   USD     172,481       (75  
  (106      Long U.S. Treasury Bond   June 2017   USD     16,075,563       6,793    
  26        Ultra Long U.S. Treasury Bond   June 2017   USD     4,206,312       24,229    
  135        90-Day Euro Future   September 2017   USD     33,274,125       (3,592  
  (135      90-Day Euro Dollar   December 2017   USD     33,223,500       1,470    
  130        90-Day Euro Future   December 2018   USD     31,851,625       (14,232  
  10        90-Day Euro Future   March 2019   USD     2,448,500       (1,690  
  (110      90-Day Euro Future   December 2019   USD     26,874,375       7,214    
  25        90-Day Euro Future   March 2020   USD     6,105,000       3,872          
 

Total

    $ (40,278  
            

 

 

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts  
Currency
Purchased
    Currency
Sold
    Counterparty   Settlement
Date
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
        
USD     57,140     EUR     54,000     Bank of America N.A.     3/06/17     $ (76  
USD     9,314,518     EUR     8,652,000     Citibank N.A.     3/06/17       147,309    
USD     2,351,956     EUR     2,185,000     Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     3/06/17       36,843    
USD     9,747,507     GBP     7,802,000     Barclays Bank PLC     3/06/17       65,813    
USD     990,742     GBP     793,000     Barclays Bank PLC     3/06/17       6,689    
CHF     3,845,802     EUR     3,610,000     BNP Paribas S.A.     3/15/17       5,338    
JPY     436,453,152     NZD     5,340,000     Credit Suisse International     3/15/17       41,861    
NOK     16,075,444     AUD     2,540,000     Bank of America N.A.     3/15/17       (29,114  
NOK     16,075,124     AUD     2,540,000     BNP Paribas S.A.     3/15/17       (29,152  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (concluded)  
Currency
Purchased
    Currency
Sold
    Counterparty   Settlement
Date
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
        
NZD     5,340,000       JPY       434,041,074     Citibank N.A.     3/15/17     $ (20,381  
USD     3,856,332       GBP       3,100,000     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     3/15/17       8,616    
CAD     2,535,889       AUD       2,520,000     Barclays Bank PLC     3/27/17       (21,356  
CAD     2,563,412       AUD       2,520,000     Barclays Bank PLC     3/27/17       (630  
SEK     17,302,843       NOK       16,215,000     BNP Paribas S.A.     3/27/17       (15,178  
USD     9,348,758       EUR       8,806,000     Bank of America N.A.     4/05/17       4,854    
USD     2,319,672       EUR       2,185,000     Bank of America N.A.     4/05/17       1,204    
USD     9,700,949       GBP       7,801,602     Barclays Bank PLC     4/05/17       11,801    
USD     981,087       GBP       789,000     Barclays Bank PLC     4/05/17       1,194    
SEK     17,375,591       NZD       2,685,000     Credit Suisse International     4/18/17       (1,741        
Total             $ 213,894    
           

 

 

 

 

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased  
Description   Put/
Call
  Expiration
Date
    Strike
Price
    Contracts     Value  

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Future

  Put     5/26/17     USD     122.00       25     $ 9,765  

 

OTC Interest Rate Swaptions Purchased  
Description   Counterparty     Put/
Call
    Exercise
Rate
    Pay/
Receive
Exercise Rate
    Floating Rate
Index
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Goldman Sachs Bank USA       Call       2.24     3-Month LIBOR       Receive       3/06/17       USD       5,100     $ 3,717  

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Citibank N.A.       Call       1.55     3-Month LIBOR       Receive       1/25/18       USD       40,000       72,322  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Deutsche Bank AG       Call       2.64     3-Month LIBOR       Receive       2/14/18       USD       2,500       91,726  

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Deutsche Bank AG       Call       1.25     3-Month LIBOR       Receive       10/17/18       USD       10,000       14,999  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.       Call       2.45     3-Month LIBOR       Receive       11/22/19       USD       8,500       208,887  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Deutsche Bank AG       Call       2.45     3-Month LIBOR       Receive       12/02/19       USD       4,500       110,899  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap1

    Deutsche Bank AG       Call       2.60     3-Month LIBOR       Receive       1/25/27       USD       1,900       (22,279

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Deutsche Bank AG       Call       2.40     3-Month LIBOR       Receive       2/08/27       USD       1,875       95,875  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Goldman Sachs Bank USA       Put       3.10     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       1/03/18       USD       3,000       81,264  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Deutsche Bank AG       Put       2.64     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       2/14/18       USD       2,500       58,315  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.       Put       2.45     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       11/22/19       USD       8,500       229,271  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Deutsche Bank AG       Put       2.45     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       12/02/19       USD       4,500       122,210  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Bank of America N.A.       Put       3.50     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       2/01/21       USD       4,000       126,923  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Citibank N.A.       Put       3.50     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       2/01/21       USD       4,380       138,980  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.       Put       3.25     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       10/25/21       USD       6,890       156,370  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Barclays Bank PLC       Put       3.15     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       10/27/21       USD       16,560       401,030  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

   
Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
 
 
    Put       3.50     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       11/15/21       USD       7,000       136,524  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Goldman Sachs Bank USA       Put       3.25     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       12/16/21       USD       6,050       140,648  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.       Put       3.25     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       12/16/21       USD       6,200       144,135  

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Barclays Bank PLC       Put       3.35     3-Month LIBOR       Pay       1/04/22       USD       19,050       418,780  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Credit Suisse International       Put       1.25     6-Month LIBOR       Pay       1/11/22       JPY       250,000       30,501  

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Credit Suisse International       Put       1.55     6-Month LIBOR       Pay       2/22/22       JPY       250,000       24,374  

Total

                  $ 2,785,471  
                 

 

 

 

1    Forward settling swaption.

     

 

OTC Options Purchased  
Description   Put/
Call
    Counterparty   Expiration
Date
    Strike
Price
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value  

AUD Currency

    Call     Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     03/23/17     CAD     1.02     AUD     10,080     $ 48,263  

NOK Curency

    Call     Citibank N.A.     03/23/17     SEK     1.08     NOK     97,040       54,183  

AUD Currency

    Put     Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     03/17/17     USD     0.75     AUD     15,145       17,557  

NZD Currency

    Put     BNP Paribas S.A.     03/23/17     JPY     79.50     NZD     10,680       32,433  

EUR Currency

    Put     UBS AG     08/14/17     USD     1.03     EUR     7,315       97,559  

Total

      $ 249,995  
               

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

 

OTC Interest Rate Swaptions Written  
Description   Counterparty   Put/
Call
    Exercise
Rate
    Pay/
Receive
Exercise Rate
  Floating Rate
Index
  Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value  

30-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Call       2.51   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     3/06/17       USD       1,030     $ (2,154

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Call       1.87   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     3/06/17       USD       4,930       (770

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Call       2.30   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     3/24/17       USD       7,500       (38,559

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Barclays Bank PLC     Call       2.47   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     8/23/17       USD       2,500       (57,771

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Call       1.10   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     11/22/17       USD       12,090       (3,022

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Call       1.15   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     11/29/17       USD       21,810       (7,148

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Call       0.15   6-Month EURIBOR   Pay     12/04/17       EUR       5,700       (37,332

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Bank of America N.A.     Call       1.10   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     12/04/17       USD       11,020       (3,018

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Call       1.10   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     12/04/17       USD       10,790       (2,955

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Barclays Bank PLC     Call       1.05   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     12/15/17       USD       39,800       (9,466

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Deutsche Bank AG     Call       1.45   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     1/19/18       USD       21,500       (27,953

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Call       1.05   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     1/25/18       USD       60,000       (18,998

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Call       0.75   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     4/12/18       USD       38,200       (6,466

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Deutsche Bank AG     Call       0.90   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     10/17/18       USD       20,000       (13,004

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Barclays Bank PLC     Call       1.50   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     1/11/19       USD       5,900       (17,317

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Deutsche Bank AG     Call       2.28   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     2/01/19       USD       9,500       (90,150

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Call       1.70   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     1/05/22       USD       5,000       (76,156

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Deutsche Bank AG     Call       1.75   3-Month LIBOR   Pay     2/08/22       USD       5,000       (80,280

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Put       2.60   3-Month LIBOR   Receive     3/24/17       USD       7,500       (6,824

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Barclays Bank PLC     Put       2.47%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     8/23/17       USD       2,500       (45,625

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Put       1.15%     6-Month EURIBOR   Receive     9/11/17       EUR       10,800       (4,899

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Royal Bank of Scotland PLC     Put       1.10%     6-Month EURIBOR   Receive     9/25/17       EUR       10,000       (5,958

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Put       1.00%     6-Month EURIBOR   Receive     10/23/17       EUR       6,670       (6,433

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  UBS AG     Put       1.00%     6-Month EURIBOR   Receive     10/26/17       EUR       12,300       (12,203

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Put       1.00%     6-Month EURIBOR   Receive     10/30/17       EUR       14,000       (14,289

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Wells Fargo Bank N.A.     Put       2.00%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     11/21/17       USD       26,600       (85,222

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Put       2.10%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     11/22/17       USD       12,090       (30,953

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Put       2.15%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     11/29/17       USD       21,810       (52,039

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Wells Fargo Bank N.A.     Put       2.40%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     12/01/17       USD       10,000       (13,592

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Bank of America N.A.     Put       2.10%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     12/04/17       USD       11,020       (30,289

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Put       2.10%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     12/04/17       USD       10,790       (29,657

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Barclays Bank PLC     Put       1.95%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     12/15/17       USD       39,800       (159,638

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Put       3.00%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     1/03/18       USD       7,430       (83,305

5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  UBS AG     Put       1.00%     6-Month EURIBOR   Receive     1/08/18       EUR       7,200       (11,638

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Put       2.30%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     1/25/18       USD       20,000       (49,176

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Put       1.75%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     4/12/18       USD       38,200       (318,048

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Put       1.45%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     6/27/18       USD       10,000       (136,454

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Put       1.40%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     7/05/18       USD       10,000       (145,715

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Goldman Sachs Bank USA     Put       1.50%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     9/06/18       USD       26,000       (367,750

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Barclays Bank PLC     Put       2.50%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     10/17/18       USD       5,000       (24,583

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Barclays Bank PLC     Put       2.50%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     1/11/19       USD       5,900       (35,564

2-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Deutsche Bank AG     Put       2.28%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     2/01/19       USD       9,500       (74,736

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Bank of America N.A.     Put       5.50%     3-Month LIBOR   Receive     2/01/21       USD       10,000       (70,907

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

  Citibank N.A.     Put       5.50   3-Month LIBOR   Receive     2/01/21       USD       10,950       (77,643

Total

 

  $ (2,385,659
                 

 

 

 

 

OTC Options Written  
Description   Put/
Call
    Counterparty     Expiration
Date
    Strike
Price
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value  

AUD Currency

    Call       Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC       03/17/17       NZD       1.09       AUD       10,090     $ (3,907

NOK Currency

    Call       Citibank N.A.       03/23/17       SEK       1.09       NOK       97,040       (21,275

NZD Currency

    Call       BNP Paribas S.A.       03/23/17       JPY       83.00       NZD       10,680       (10,608

NZD Currency

    Call       Deutsche Bank AG       04/12/17       SEK       6.55       NZD       16,135       (97,323

EUR Currency

    Call       UBS AG       05/12/17       CHF       1.09       EUR       14,635       (62,157

NZD Currency

    Put       Deutsche Bank AG       04/12/17       SEK       6.25       NZD       16,135       (27,637

Total

                $ (222,907
               

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection  
Issuer/Index   Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration
Date
    Credit
Rating1
    Notional
Amount
(000)2
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

    5.00     12/20/21       CCC       USD       270     $ (3,069

1   Using Standard & Poor’s (“S&P’s”) rating of the issuer or the underlying securities of the index, as applicable.

    

2   The maximum potential amount the Trust may pay should a negative credit event take place as defined under the terms of the agreement.

    

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps        
Fixed
Rate
     Floating
Rate
  Effective
Date
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
        
  0.77 %1     3-Month LIBOR     N/A       2/05/18       USD       107,000     $ 536,232    
  1.67 %2     3-Month LIBOR     7/06/17 3      3/31/19       USD       9,110       (1,469  
  1.67 %2     3-Month LIBOR     7/06/17 3      3/31/19       USD       9,100       (846  
  1.68 %2     3-Month LIBOR     7/06/17 3      3/31/19       USD       16,950       1,229    
  1.61 %1     3-Month LIBOR     11/16/17 3      11/16/19       USD       10,100       49,163    
  1.65 %1     3-Month LIBOR     11/21/17 3      11/21/19       USD       19,500       82,506    
  1.67 %1     3-Month LIBOR     11/21/17 3      11/21/19       USD       4,490       17,683    
  1.95 %1     3-Month LIBOR     12/18/17 3      12/18/19       USD       6,300       (6,863  
  2.05 %1     3-Month LIBOR     12/19/17 3      12/19/19       USD       6,000       (18,167  
  2.06 %1     3-Month LIBOR     12/19/17 3      12/19/19       USD       6,000       (18,518  
  1.87 %1     3-Month LIBOR     1/19/18 3      1/19/20       USD       2,600       2,909    
  1.95 %1     3-Month LIBOR     2/06/18 3      2/06/20       USD       260       (5  
  1.93 %1     3-Month LIBOR     2/14/18 3      2/14/20       USD       1,300       613    
  1.96 %1     3-Month LIBOR     2/16/18 3      2/16/20       USD       2,500       (208  
  2.00 %1     3-Month LIBOR     2/16/18 3      2/16/20       USD       5,500       (5,107  
  2.01 %1     3-Month LIBOR     2/16/18 3      2/16/20       USD       1,500       (1,611  
  2.06 %1     3-Month LIBOR     2/20/18 3      2/20/20       USD       2,000       (3,865  
  2.00 %1     3-Month LIBOR     3/02/18 3      3/02/20       USD       3,500       (1,985  
  2.04 %1     3-Month LIBOR     3/02/18 3      3/02/20       USD       2,000       (2,503  
  2.13 %1     3-Month LIBOR     12/04/18 3      12/04/20       USD       5,000       3,953    
  2.16 %1     3-Month LIBOR     12/04/18 3      12/04/20       USD       5,000       456    
  2.11 %1     3-Month LIBOR     12/10/18 3      12/10/20       USD       5,000       5,864    
  2.20 %1     3-Month LIBOR     12/14/18 3      12/14/20       USD       5,000       (2,215  
  2.25 %1     3-Month LIBOR     12/18/18 3      12/18/20       USD       5,000       (7,133  
  2.32 %1     3-Month LIBOR     1/24/19 3      1/24/21       USD       5,000       (11,677  
  1.68 %1     3-Month LIBOR     7/06/17 3      8/31/21       USD       26,160       (38,869  
  2.28 %1     3-Month LIBOR     6/30/17 3      2/15/24       USD       9,380       (37,706  
  1.97 %2     3-Month LIBOR     10/27/21 3      10/27/26       USD       2,170       (67,157  
  2.07 %2     3-Month LIBOR     10/29/21 3      10/29/26       USD       6,160       (163,867  
  2.60 %2     3-Month LIBOR     11/16/21 3      11/16/26       USD       2,240       (8,209  
  2.95 %2     3-Month LIBOR     12/21/21 3      12/21/26       USD       4,100       45,445    
  2.75 %2     3-Month LIBOR     1/05/22 3      1/05/27       USD       6,930       16,967    
  2.35 %1     3-Month LIBOR     N/A       1/06/27       USD       2,060       (4,929  
  2.90 %1     3-Month LIBOR     1/27/27 3      1/27/37       USD       730       (2,878  
  2.58 %2     3-Month LIBOR     N/A       1/06/47       USD       830       (1,121        
  Total                $ 356,112    
            

 

 

 
    

1   Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

      
    

2   Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

      
     

3    Forward Swap.

       

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps — Buy Protection  
Issuer/Index   Pay
Fixed
Rate
    Counterparty     Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value     Premiums
Paid
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    1.00     Deutsche Bank AG       9/20/17       USD       1     $ (3   $ 2     $ (5

Westpac Banking Corp.

    1.00     Deutsche Bank AG       9/20/17       USD       1       (2     2       (4

Total

            $ (5   $ 4     $ (9
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection  
Issuer/Index   Receive
Fixed
Rate
    Counterparty   Expiration
Date
    Credit
Rating1
  Notional
Amount
(000)2
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
   

Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

    5.00   Barclays Bank PLC     12/20/21     B+   EUR     20     $ 1,502     $ 1,296     $ 206  

UniCredit SpA

    1.00   Barclays Bank PLC     12/20/21     BBB-   EUR     10       (351     (562     211  

UniCredit SpA

    1.00   BNP Paribas S.A.     12/20/21     BBB-   EUR     5       (182     (229     47  

Markit CMBX North America, Series 8

    3.00   Barclays Bank PLC     10/17/57     NR   USD     5,000       (761,170     (525,399     (235,771

Markit CMBX North America, Series 8

    3.00   Credit Suisse International     10/17/57     NR   USD     2,500       (380,585     (259,571     (121,014

Markit CMBX North America, Series 8

    3.00   Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    10/17/57     NR   USD     5,550       (844,899     (768,323     (76,576

Markit CMBX North America, Series 9

    3.00   Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    9/17/58     NR   USD     9,450       (1,180,041     (1,208,523     28,482  

Total

 

  $ (3,165,726   $ (2,761,311   $ (404,415
             

 

 

 

1   Using S&P’s rating of the issuer or the underlying securities of the index, as applicable.

    

2   The maximum potential amount the Trust may pay should a negative credit event take place as defined under the terms of the agreement.

    

 

Transactions in Options Written for the Six Months Ended February 28, 2017

 

    Calls  
    Notional (000)  
     Contracts   AUD     EUR     GBP     NOK     NZD     USD     Premiums
Received
        

Outstanding options, beginning of period

      16,190       60,000                       $ 365,930     $ 3,061,679    

Options written

      58,410       146,210       25,215       197,800       26,815       233,425       2,737,169    

Options exercised

      (16,090     (25,375           (100,760             (308,123  

Options expired

      (32,230     (98,910     (18,940                 (25,235     (815,492  

Options closed

      (16,190     (61,590     (6,275                 (297,550     (3,157,950  
 

 

 

Outstanding options, end of period

      10,090       20,335             97,040       26,815     $ 276,570     $ 1,517,283    
 

 

 

 

    Puts  
    Notional (000)  
     Contracts   AUD     CAD     EUR     GBP     NOK     NZD     USD     Premiums
Received
        

Outstanding options, beginning of period

                  242,300       10,000             $ 450,260     $ 5,907,484    

Options written

      28,185       16,075       89,100       23,815       48,520       54,340       231,200       2,650,734    

Options exercised

                  (23,295     (17,540                 (13,600     (451,215  

Options expired

      (28,185     (16,075     (39,995     (16,275           (38,205     (36,080     (860,795  

Options closed

                  (207,140           (48,520           (336,690     (4,870,625  
 

 

 

Outstanding options, end of period

                  60,970                   16,135     $ 295,090     $ 2,375,583    
 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
  Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
  Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
  Total         

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized appreciation1                   $ 50,437       $ 50,437    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts             $ 331,522               331,522    

Options purchased2

   Investments at value — unaffiliated3               249,995       2,795,236         3,045,231    

Swaps — centrally cleared

   Net unrealized appreciation1                     763,020         763,020    

Swaps — OTC

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums paid     $ 30,246                       30,246    
    

 

 

Total

       $ 30,246       $ 581,517     $ 3,608,693       $ 4,220,456    
    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total         

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized depreciation1                           $ 90,715           $ 90,715    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts                     $ 117,628                   117,628    

Options written

   Options written at value                       222,907       2,385,659             2,608,566    

Swaps — centrally cleared

   Net unrealized depreciation1         $ 3,069                   406,908             409,977    

Swaps — OTC

   Unrealized depreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums received           3,195,977                               3,195,977    
    

 

 

 

Total

           $ 3,199,046           $ 340,535     $ 2,883,282           $ 6,422,863    
    

 

 

 

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

     

 

2    Includes forward settling swaption.

     

 

3   Includes options purchased at value as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

    

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2017, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total         

Futures contracts

                          $ (824,024         $ (824,024  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                    $ 219,047                   219,047    

Options purchased1

                      (2,219,435     513,327             (1,706,108  

Options written

                      1,697,311       900,328             2,597,639    

Swaps

        $ 208,710                   2,296,753             2,505,463    
 

 

 

 

Total

        $ 208,710           $ (303,077   $ 2,886,384           $ 2,792,017    
 

 

 

 
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                        

Futures contracts

                          $ (2,161         $ (2,161  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                    $ 248,149                   248,149    

Options purchased2

                      264,173       (603,161           (338,988  

Options written

                      (100,588     (2,170,197           (2,270,785  

Swaps

        $ 14,201                   266,089             280,290    
 

 

 

 

Total

        $ 14,201           $ 411,734     $ (2,509,430         $ (2,083,495  
 

 

 

 

1    Options purchased are included in net realized gain (loss) from investments.

     

 

2    Options purchased are included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments.

     

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:  

Average notional value of contracts — long

  $ 126,009,000  

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 156,044,800  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:  

Average amounts purchased — in USD

  $ 90,973,976  

Average amounts sold — in USD

  $ 39,041,487  
Options:  

Average value of option contracts purchased

  $ 680,992  

Average value of option contracts written

  $ 711,176  

Average notional value of swaption contracts purchased

  $ 166,762,788  

Average notional value of swaption contracts written

  $ 728,214,606  
Credit default swaps:  

Average notional value — buy protection

  $ 1,000  

Average notional value — sell protection

  $ 15,765,133  
Interest rate swaps:  

Average notional value — pays fixed rate

  $ 243,620,129  

Average notional amount-receives fixed rate

  $ 42,063,948  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments — Offsetting as of Period End

The Trust’s derivative assets and liabilities (by type) were as follows:

 

     Assets     Liabilities  

Derivative Financial Instruments:

   

Futures contracts

        $ 47,623  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  $ 331,522       117,628  

Options

    3,067,510 1       2,630,845  

Swaps — centrally cleared

    1,148        

Swaps — OTC2

    30,246       3,195,977  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  $ 3,430,426     $ 5,992,073  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not subject to a master netting agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)

    (10,913     (47,623
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA

  $ 3,419,513     $ 5,944,450  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

1    Includes options purchased at value which is included in Investments at value — unaffiliated in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and reported in the Schedule of Investments.

     

2    Includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/received in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

     

The following table presents the Trust’s derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a MNA and net of the related collateral received and pledged by the Trust:

 

Counterparty   Derivative Assets
Subject to an MNA
by  Counterparty
    Derivatives Available
for Offset1
    Non-cash
Collateral
Received
    Cash
Collateral
Received2
    Net Amount of
Derivative Assets3,6
        

Bank of America N.A.

  $ 132,981     $ (132,981                

Barclays Bank PLC

    907,020       (907,020                    

BNP Paribas S.A.

    37,818       (37,818                    

Citibank N.A.

    412,794       (412,794                    

Credit Suisse International

    96,736       (96,736                    

Deutsche Bank AG

    494,028       (433,371         $ (40,000   $ 20,657    

Goldman Sachs Bank USA

    225,629       (225,629                    

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

    747,279                   (747,279        

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

    267,669       (267,669                    

UBS AG

    97,559       (85,998                 11,561    
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,419,513     $ (2,600,016         $ (787,279   $ 32,218    
 

 

 

 
           
Counterparty   Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an MNA
by  Counterparty
    Derivatives Available
for Offset1
   

Non-cash

Collateral
Pledged

    Cash
Collateral
Pledged4
    Net Amount of
Derivative Liabilities5,6
        

Bank of America N.A.

  $ 133,404     $ (132,981               $ 423    

Barclays Bank PLC

    1,133,682       (907,020                 226,662    

BNP Paribas S.A.

    55,167       (37,818                 17,349    

Citibank N.A.

    444,191       (412,794                 31,397    

Credit Suisse International

    382,326       (96,736         $ (285,590        

Deutsche Bank AG

    433,371       (433,371                    

Goldman Sachs Bank USA

    1,114,210       (225,629           (888,581        

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

    2,057,329       (267,669                 1,789,660    

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

    5,958                         5,958    

UBS AG

    85,998       (85,998                    

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    98,814                         98,814    
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 5,944,450     $ (2,600,016           $(1,174,171)     $ 2,170,263    
 

 

 

 

1    The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.

     

 

2    Excess of collateral received from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

     

 

3    Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

     

 

4    Excess of collateral pledged from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

     

 

5    Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.

     

 

6    Net amount may also include forward foreign currency exchange contracts and currency options that are not required to be collateralized.

     

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:  
Long-Term Investments:  

Asset-Backed Securities

           $ 74,261,831        $ 7,876,146        $ 82,137,977  

Corporate Bonds

             523,681,452          7,027,992          530,709,444  

Floating Rate Loan Interests

             12,312,873          81,810          12,394,683  

Foreign Agency Obligations

             20,597,186                   20,597,186  

Municipal Bonds

             24,235,038                   24,235,038  

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

             98,309,641                   98,309,641  

Preferred Securities

  $ 15,783,485          86,956,134                   102,739,619  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities

             80,969,008          2          80,969,010  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

             111,419,368                   111,419,368  
Short-Term Securities:  

Money Market Funds

    31,449,022                            31,449,022  

Options Purchased:

                

Interest rate contracts1

    9,765          2,785,471                   2,795,236  

Foreign currency exchange contracts

             249,995                   249,995  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 47,242,272        $ 1,035,777,997        $ 14,985,950        $ 1,098,006,219  
 

 

 

 
                
Derivative Financial Instruments2                                         

Assets:

                

Credit contracts

           $ 28,946                 $ 28,946  

Foreign currency exchange contracts

             331,522                   331,522  

Interest rate contracts

  $ 50,437          763,020                   813,457  

Liabilities:

                

Credit contracts

             (436,439                 (436,439

Foreign currency exchange contracts

             (340,535                 (340,535

Interest rate contracts

    (90,715        (2,792,567                 (2,883,282
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ (40,278      $ (2,446,053               $ (2,486,331
 

 

 

 

1    Includes forward settling swaption.

 

2    Derivative financial instruments are swaps, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Swaps, futures contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and options written are shown at value.

     

     

The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, reverse repurchase agreements of $327,543,464 are categorized as Level 2 within the disclosure hierarchy.

During the six months ended February 28, 2017, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Trust had a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:

 

     Asset-Backed
Securities
      

Corporate

Bonds

       Floating
Rate Loan
Interests
       Non-Agency
Mortgage-Backed
Securities
       U.S. Government
Sponsored Agency
Securities
       Total  

Assets:

                          

Opening balance, as of August 31, 2016

  $ 6,235,302        $ 7,833,603        $ 425,295                 $ 2        $ 14,494,202  

Transfers into Level 3

                                                  

Transfers out of Level 3

    (1,500,780                 (425,295                          (1,926,075

Accrued discounts/premiums

    (79,704                                            (79,704

Net realized gain (loss)

    (4,600                        $ 2                   (4,598

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)1,2

    201,113          (562,287        1,013                            (360,161

Purchases

    6,079,815                   80,797                            6,160,612  

Sales

    (3,055,000        (243,324                 (2                 (3,298,326
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Closing Balance, as of February 28, 2017

  $ 7,876,146        $ 7,027,992        $ 81,810                 $ 2        $ 14,985,950  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held at February 28, 20172

  $ 263,227        $ (562,287      $ 1,013                          $ (298,047
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

1    Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations.

     

2    Any difference between net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held at February 28, 2017 is generally due to investments no longer held or categorized as Level 3 at period end.

     

The Trust’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
36    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017   


Consolidated Schedule of Investments February 28, 2017 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks          

Shares

    Value  

Banks — 0.3%

      

Bank of America Corp.

       47,712     $ 1,177,532  

Citigroup, Inc.

       19,346       1,157,084  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

       12,869       1,166,189  

Wells Fargo & Co.

       20,051       1,160,552  
      

 

 

 
                       4,661,357  

Building Products — 0.0%

      

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (a)

             7,573       236,581  

Capital Markets — 0.2%

      

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

       4,669       1,158,192  

Morgan Stanley

       25,178       1,149,879  

Uranium Participation Corp. (a)

       176,860       581,899  
      

 

 

 
                       2,889,970  

Chemicals — 0.1%

      

Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (a)

             168,580       1,815,607  

Consumer Finance — 0.0%

      

Ally Financial, Inc.

             2       45  

Diversified Financial Services — 0.3%

      

Concrete Investments II S.C.A. (a)

       4,997        

Kcad Holdings I Ltd. (a)

       2,223,465,984       4,780,452  
      

 

 

 
                       4,780,452  

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.0%

 

Broadview Networks Holdings, Inc. (a)

             137,800       172,249  

Energy Equipment & Services (b) — 0.1%

 

Laricina Energy Ltd. (a)

       211,764       1  

Osum Oil Sands Corp. (a)

       400,000       900,467  
      

 

 

 
                       900,468  

Media — 0.0%

      

Emmis Communications Corp., Class A (a)

             7,210       19,972  

Metals & Mining — 0.1%

      

Peninsula Energy Ltd. (a)

       2,051,920       1,030,451  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

       35,860       717,558  
      

 

 

 
                       1,748,009  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.5%

      

Gener8 Maritime Corp. (a)

       965,338       4,710,849  

Halcon Convertible Preferred

       35       2,720,025  
      

 

 

 
                       7,430,874  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.0%

 

Ovation Acquisition I LLC, (Acquired 12/29/15, cost $187,463) (c)

             12,175       12,175  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.0%

 

SunPower Corp. (a)

             1,025       8,979  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.3%

 

T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (a)

             59,550       3,723,662  
Total Common Stocks — 1.9%       28,400,400  
      
                          
Asset-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

        

Asset-Backed Securities — 3.6%

      

Allegro CLO II, Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class CR, 4.77%, 1/21/27 (d)(e)

     USD       1,000       1,000,000  

ALM Loan Funding (d)(e):

      

Series 2013-7R2A, Class BR, 3.64%, 10/15/27

       500       502,150  

Series 2013-8A, Class CR, 4.97%, 10/15/28

       1,400       1,401,570  
Asset-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Asset-Backed Securities (continued)

      

ALM VII R Ltd., Series 2013-7RA, Class BR, 3.72%, 10/15/28 (d)(e)

     USD       500     $ 502,167  

ALM XI, Ltd., Series 2014-11A, Class D, 5.82%, 10/17/26 (d)(e)

       500       464,855  

ALM XII Ltd., Series 2015-12A (d)(e):

      

Class C1, 4.77%, 4/16/27

       1,500       1,503,642  

Class D, 6.52%, 4/16/27

       250       244,941  

ALM XIV Ltd., Series 2014-14A, Class C, 4.49%, 7/28/26 (d)(e)

       500       497,895  

AMMC CLO 18, Ltd., Series 2016-18A, Class D, 5.94%, 5/26/28 (d)(e)

       500       501,231  

AMMC CLO 19, Ltd., Series 2016-19A, Class C, 3.68%, 10/15/28 (d)(e)

       413       411,355  

AMMC CLO IX, Ltd., Series 2011-9A (d)(e):

      

Class DR, 6.67%, 1/15/22

       1,000       1,000,448  

Class ER, 8.67%, 1/15/22

       1,000       1,000,647  

Anchorage Capital CLO 3, Ltd., Series 2014-3A, Class C, 4.54%, 4/28/26 (d)(e)

       500       501,506  

Anchorage Capital CLO 8, Ltd., Series 2016-8A, Class D, 5.24%, 7/28/28 (d)(e)

       1,000       1,006,894  

Anchorage Capital CLO, Ltd., Series 2012-1A, Class DR, 8.27%, 1/13/27 (d)(e)

       600       604,272  

APIDOS CLO, Series 2015-20A, Class BR, 3.62%, 1/16/27 (d)(e)

       250       250,250  

Apidos CLO XIX, Series 2014-19A, Class CR, 3.23%, 10/17/26 (d)(e)

       500       498,144  

Apidos CLO XVIII, Series 2014-18A, Class C, 4.69%, 7/22/26 (d)(e)

       550       552,489  

Apidos CLO XXIII, Series 2015-23A, Class D2, 6.97%, 1/14/27 (d)(e)

       750       745,675  

Ares XXXII CLO, Ltd., Series 2014-32A, Class CR, 4.49%, 11/15/25 (d)(e)

       750       750,000  

Ares XXXIII CLO, Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class CR, 5.16%, 12/05/25 (d)(e)

       1,000       995,044  

Ares XXXIX CLO, Ltd., Series 2016-39A, Class E, 8.27%, 7/18/28 (d)(e)

       1,000       1,000,683  

Ares XXXVII CLO, Ltd., Series 2015-4A (d)(e):

      

Class C, 5.27%, 10/15/26

       1,000       1,009,198  

Class D1, 7.82%, 10/15/26

       500       499,547  

Atrium CDO Corp., Series 9A, Class D, 4.55%, 2/28/24 (d)(e)

       750       751,872  

Ballyrock CLO, Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class C, 3.52%, 10/15/28 (d)(e)

       1,000       1,001,031  

Betony CLO, Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class CR, 3.76%, 4/15/27 (d)(e)

       250       251,823  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd., Series 2012-2A, Class CR, 3.65%, 11/20/28 (d)(e)

       500       501,444  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd. (d)(e):

      

Series 2012-4A, Class DR, 5.13%, 1/20/29

       500       500,000  

Series 2013-3A, Class B, 3.67%, 7/15/25

       500       500,538  

Series 2014-1A, Class CR, 3.77%, 4/17/25

       500       503,296  

Series 2014-5A, Class C, 5.17%, 10/16/25

       1,000       1,002,142  

Series 2016-3A, Class D, 7.79%, 10/20/29

       500       500,906  

Cedar Funding, Ltd., Series 2014-3A, Class D, 4.60%, 5/20/26 (d)(e)

       535       527,514  

CIFC Funding 2014-V, Ltd., Series 2014-5A, Class CR, 3.72%, 1/17/27 (d)(e)

       750       755,320  

CIFC Funding 2015-III, Ltd., Series 2015-3A, Class E, 7.07%, 10/19/27 (d)(e)

       750       744,214  

CIFC Funding Ltd. (d)(e):

      

Series 2014-2A, Class A3LR, 3.28%, 5/24/26

       500       500,000  

Series 2014-3A, Class C1, 3.84%, 7/22/26

       1,250       1,258,288  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Asset-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Asset-Backed Securities (continued)

      

Dryden 36 Senior Loan Fund, Series 2014-36A (d)(e):

      

Class CR, 3.94%, 1/15/28

     USD       250     $ 250,125  

Class DR, 4.64%, 1/15/28

       1,000       1,000,000  

HPS Loan Management 9-2016, Ltd., Series 9A-2016, Class D2, 7.47%, 7/19/27 (d)(e)

       800       784,363  

LCM XV LP, Series 15A, Class C, 4.15%, 8/25/24 (d)(e)

       500       503,106  

Madison Park Funding Ltd., Series 2014-14A,Class D, 4.63%, 7/20/26 (d)(e)

       500       502,329  

Madison Park Funding XV, Ltd., Series 2014-15A, Class CR, 4.49%, 1/27/26 (d)(e)

       500       500,023  

Mill Creek II CLO, Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class E, 8.78%, 4/20/28 (d)(e)

       500       500,540  

Neuberger Berman CLO XIII, Ltd., Series 2012-13A, Class C, 3.89%, 1/23/24 (d)(e)

       1,000       1,000,735  

Neuberger Berman CLO XVII Ltd., Series 2014-17A, Class D, 4.58%, 8/04/25 (d)(e)

       500       500,526  

Neuberger Berman CLO XVIII Ltd., Series 2014-18A (d)(e):

      

Class BR, 3.59%, 11/14/27

       500       503,468  

Class CR, 5.29%, 11/14/27

       1,500       1,511,754  

Neuberger Berman CLO XX, Ltd., Series 2015-20A, Class E, 7.47%, 1/15/28 (d)(e)

       500       495,805  

Neuberger Berman CLO XXIII, Ltd., Series 2016-23A, Class E, 7.46%, 10/17/27 (d)(e)

       500       499,556  

OCP CLO, Series 2014-7A, Class A1A, 2.63%, 10/20/26 (d)(e)

       500       501,586  

Octagon Investment Partners 26 Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class D, 5.97%, 4/15/27 (d)(e)

       500       501,742  

Octagon Investment Partners 27, Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class E, 8.12%, 7/15/27 (d)(e)

       1,000       1,002,501  

Octagon Investment Partners XII Ltd., Series 2012-1AR, Class ER, 6.53%, 5/05/23 (d)(e)

       1,200       1,207,053  

Octagon Investment Partners XVII, Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A2R, 2.72%, 10/25/25 (d)(e)

       1,500       1,500,750  

Octagon Investment Partners XXII Ltd., Series 2014-1A (d)(e):

      

Class C1, 4.29%, 11/25/25

       1,000       995,654  

Class D1, 4.94%, 11/25/25

       1,000       1,000,595  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2015-2A, Class C, 4.32%, 7/18/25 (e)

       200       199,446  

OZLM IX Ltd., Series 2014-9A, Class C, 4.63%, 1/20/27 (d)(e)

       1,000       1,000,170  

OZLM IX, Ltd., Series 2014-9A Class CR, 1.00%, 1/20/27 (d)(e)(f)

       1,000       1,000,000  

OZLM XII Ltd., Series 2015-12A, Class D, 6.44%, 4/30/27 (d)(e)

       250       239,963  

Race Point IX CLO, Ltd., Series 2015-9A, Class A1, 2.53%, 4/15/27 (d)(e)

       500       501,013  

Race Point VII CLO Ltd., Series 2012-7A, Class CR, 3.69%, 11/08/24 (d)(e)

       2,000       2,002,393  

Sound Point CLO XII, Ltd., Series 2016-2A, Class E, 7.43%, 10/20/28 (d)(e)

       500       498,390  

Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016-17A, Class D, 5.82%, 4/15/28 (d)(e)

       250       251,882  
Asset-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Asset-Backed Securities (continued)

      

Symphony CLO XI, Ltd., Series 2013-11A, Class B1, 3.22%, 1/17/25 (d)(e)

     USD       500     $ 506,248  

Venture XIII CLO Ltd., Series 2013-13A, Class D, 4.50%, 6/10/25 (d)(e)

       1,000       1,000,852  

Venture XVII CLO, Ltd., Series 2014-17A, Class B1, 3.12%, 7/15/26 (d)(e)

       500       501,186  

Venture XXVI CLO Ltd., Series 2017-26A, Class D, 5.29%, 1/20/29 (d)(e)

       750       750,000  

Voya CLO Ltd. (d)(e):

      

Series 2014-4A, Class C, 5.02%, 10/14/26

       1,750       1,752,945  

Series 2016-3A, Class C, 4.67%, 10/18/27

       1,000       1,003,722  

Series 2016-3A, Class D, 7.67%, 10/18/27

       500       507,285  

Westcott Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2016-1A (d)(e):

      

Class D, 5.38%, 7/20/28

       500       501,131  

Class E, 8.23%, 7/20/28

             500       505,500  
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 3.6%                      54,727,328  
      
                          
Corporate Bonds                      

Aerospace & Defense — 2.2%

      

Accudyne Industries Borrower/Accudyne Industries LLC, 7.75%, 12/15/20 (e)

       2,808       2,464,020  

Bombardier, Inc. (e):

      

8.75%, 12/01/21

       4,765       5,277,237  

6.00%, 10/15/22

       1,726       1,728,158  

6.13%, 1/15/23

       518       518,000  

7.50%, 3/15/25

       3,184       3,311,360  

KLX, Inc., 5.88%, 12/01/22 (e)

       3,539       3,725,505  

Koppers, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/25 (e)

       1,190       1,237,600  

Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/40 (e)

       100       100,500  

TransDigm, Inc.:

      

5.50%, 10/15/20

       1,563       1,590,353  

6.00%, 7/15/22

       7,958       8,172,707  

6.50%, 7/15/24

       4,577       4,702,867  

6.50%, 5/15/25 (e)(f)

       195       199,631  

6.50%, 5/15/25

       960       982,800  

6.38%, 6/15/26

       341       344,410  
      

 

 

 
                       34,355,148  

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.6%

      

Air Medical Merger Sub Corp., 6.38%, 5/15/23 (e)

       1,321       1,284,673  

National Air Cargo Group, Inc.:

      

11.88%, 5/02/18

       265       257,844  

11.88%, 5/08/18

       506       492,042  

XPO Logistics, Inc.:

      

5.75%, 6/15/21

     EUR       383       428,472  

6.50%, 6/15/22 (e)

     USD       4,805       5,045,250  

6.13%, 9/01/23 (e)

       1,317       1,382,850  
      

 

 

 
                       8,891,131  

Airlines — 1.1%

      

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Pass-Through Trust, Series 2016-1, Class B, 7.50%, 5/10/25 (e)

       1,895       2,030,019  

US Airways Pass-Through Trust:

      

Series 2012-2, Class C, 5.45%, 6/03/18

       5,720       5,848,700  

Series 2013-1, Class B, 5.38%, 5/15/23

       4,596       4,745,681  

Virgin Australia Trust, Series 2013-1, Class C, 7.13%, 10/23/18 (e)

       3,685       3,758,965  
      

 

 

 
                       16,383,365  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
38    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017   


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Auto Components — 1.4%

      

Adient Global Holdings, Ltd., 3.50%, 8/15/24

     EUR       250     $ 271,180  

Allison Transmission, Inc., 5.00%, 10/01/24 (e)

     USD       827       841,472  

CNH Industrial Finance Europe SA, 2.88%, 5/17/23

     EUR       625       688,340  

Faurecia, 3.63%, 6/15/23

       300       332,732  

Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe:

      

4.75%, 3/22/21

       200       234,127  

4.75%, 7/15/22

       467       546,390  

FTE Verwaltungs GmbH, 9.00%, 7/15/20

       100       111,409  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.00%, 5/31/26

     USD       471       480,420  

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.:

      

4.88%, 3/15/19

       7,711       7,836,304  

6.25%, 2/01/22 (e)

       820       846,650  

6.75%, 2/01/24 (e)

       1,816       1,884,100  

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH (g):

      

(2.75% Cash or 3.50% PIK), 2.75%, 9/15/21

     EUR       600       656,540  

(3.25% Cash or 4.00% PIK), 3.25%, 9/15/23

       475       522,085  

(3.75% Cash or 4.50% PIK), 3.75%, 9/15/26

       225       242,834  

(4.13% Cash or 4.88% PIK), 4.13%, 9/15/21 (e)

     USD       1,280       1,269,864  

(4.50% Cash or 5.25% PIK), 4.50%, 9/15/23 (e)

       1,367       1,332,996  

Schaeffler Finance BV:

      

4.75%, 5/15/23 (e)

       1,440       1,481,818  

3.25%, 5/15/25

     EUR       100       114,560  

UCI International, Inc., 8.63%, 2/15/19 (a)(d)(h)

     USD       7,080       1,805,400  
      

 

 

 
                       21,499,221  

Banks — 1.6%

 

Allied Irish Banks PLC, 4.13%, 11/26/25 (d)

     EUR       820       903,873  

Banca Popolare di Milano Scarl, 4.25%, 1/30/19

       200       222,383  

Banca Popolare di Vicenza, 0.50%, 2/03/20

       400       419,915  

Banco Espirito Santo SA (a)(h):

      

4.75%, 1/15/18

       1,900       598,826  

4.00%, 1/21/19

       1,100       346,688  

Banco Popolare, 2.75%, 7/27/20

       800       864,890  

Bank of Ireland, 4.25%, 6/11/24 (d)

       540       596,389  

Bankia SA, 4.00%, 5/22/24 (d)

       1,600       1,730,927  

CaixaBank SA, 3.50%, 2/15/27 (d)

       200       218,027  

CIT Group, Inc.:

      

5.25%, 3/15/18

     USD       4,320       4,464,202  

6.63%, 4/01/18 (e)

       1,400       1,466,500  

5.50%, 2/15/19 (e)

       6,919       7,290,896  

5.00%, 8/01/23

       560       592,200  

6.00%, 4/01/36

       2,800       2,691,500  

Commerzbank AG, 7.75%, 3/16/21

     EUR       400       511,169  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, 4.60%, 2/22/27

       200       220,666  

Ibercaja Banco SA, 5.00%, 7/28/25 (d)

       300       316,549  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA:

      

6.63%, 9/13/23

       1,100       1,374,788  

3.93%, 9/15/26

       200       217,018  
      

 

 

 
                       25,047,406  

Beverages — 0.1%

 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 4.13%, 5/15/23

       275       309,966  

Horizon Holdings I SASU, 7.25%, 8/01/23

       100       112,455  

Horizon Parent Holdings Sarl, (8.25% Cash), 8.25%, 2/15/22 (g)

       550       601,607  

OI European Group BV, 3.13%, 11/15/24

       100       108,066  
      

 

 

 
                       1,132,094  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Biotechnology — 0.1%

 

Senvion Holding GmbH, 6.63%, 11/15/20

     EUR       700     $ 772,533  

Building Materials — 0.1%

      

Cemex Finance LLC, 4.63%, 6/15/24

       400       448,605  

Dry Mix Solutions Investissements SAS (d):

      

3.93%, 6/15/21

       110       116,534  

5.18%, 3/15/23

       200       215,058  

Titan Global Finance PLC, 3.50%, 6/17/21

       100       110,005  
      

 

 

 
                       890,202  

Building Products — 1.7%

 

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. (e):

      

5.63%, 4/15/21

     USD       1,315       1,349,519  

5.75%, 12/15/23

       982       1,031,100  

BMBG Bond Finance SCA, 3.00%, 6/15/21

     EUR       225       247,897  

Building Materials Corp. of America (e):

      

5.38%, 11/15/24

     USD       665       683,553  

6.00%, 10/15/25

       2,308       2,452,250  

CPG Merger Sub LLC, 8.00%, 10/01/21 (e)

       4,330       4,535,675  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp., 4.88%, 9/15/24

       630       634,725  

Masonite International Corp., 5.63%, 3/15/23 (e)

       2,950       3,045,875  

Ply Gem Industries, Inc., 6.50%, 2/01/22

       3,735       3,885,147  

Standard Industries, Inc. (e):

      

5.13%, 2/15/21

       284       296,070  

5.50%, 2/15/23

       1,576       1,639,040  

USG Corp.:

      

8.25%, 1/15/18

       4,320       4,536,000  

5.50%, 3/01/25 (e)

       1,314       1,396,125  
      

 

 

 
                       25,732,976  

Capital Markets — 1.5%

      

Blackstone CQP Holdco LP, 9.30%, 3/19/19 (e)

       21,244       21,483,119  

E*Trade Financial Corp., Series A, 0.00%, 8/31/19 (i)(j)

       373       1,246,275  
      

 

 

 
                       22,729,394  

Chemicals — 2.6%

      

Alpha 3 BV/Alpha US Bidco, Inc., 6.25%, 2/01/25 (e)

       3,350       3,350,000  

Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding B BV, 3.75%, 1/15/25

     EUR       225       248,526  

Axalta Coating Systems LLC, 4.88%, 8/15/24 (e)

     USD       1,451       1,480,020  

Blue Cube Spinco, Inc.:

      

9.75%, 10/15/23

       425       506,813  

10.00%, 10/15/25

       190       230,850  

CF Industries, Inc.:

      

7.13%, 5/01/20

       860       942,775  

5.15%, 3/15/34

       540       513,338  

4.95%, 6/01/43

       2,110       1,814,600  

Chemours Co.:

      

6.63%, 5/15/23

       375       397,969  

7.00%, 5/15/25

       1,387       1,506,629  

Hexion, Inc., 10.38%, 2/01/22 (e)

       1,470       1,514,100  

Huntsman International LLC:

      

4.88%, 11/15/20

       286       296,010  

5.13%, 4/15/21

     EUR       379       447,783  

5.13%, 11/15/22

     USD       714       749,700  

Ineos Finance PLC, 4.00%, 5/01/23

     EUR       548       604,499  

INEOS Group Holdings SA, 5.38%, 8/01/24

       100       111,500  

Inovyn Finance PLC, 6.25%, 5/15/21

       200       225,266  

Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., 3.88%, 10/24/21

     USD       6,758       6,622,840  

Montichem Holdco 3 SA, 5.25%, 6/15/21

     EUR       211       231,916  

NOVA Chemicals Corp. (e):

      

5.25%, 8/01/23

     USD       349       359,470  

5.00%, 5/01/25

       415       420,188  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017    39


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Chemicals (continued)

      

Platform Specialty Products Corp. (e):

      

10.38%, 5/01/21

     USD       1,818     $ 2,042,977  

6.50%, 2/01/22

       7,764       8,113,380  

PQ Corp., 6.75%, 11/15/22 (e)

       2,197       2,378,252  

PSPC Escrow Corp., 6.00%, 2/01/23

     EUR       394       438,378  

Tronox Finance LLC:

      

6.38%, 8/15/20

     USD       1,817       1,848,797  

7.50%, 3/15/22 (e)

       481       502,645  

Versum Materials, Inc., 5.50%, 9/30/24 (e)

       834       872,572  

WR Grace & Co-Conn, 5.13%, 10/01/21 (e)

       1,817       1,912,392  
      

 

 

 
                       40,684,185  

Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.4%

      

ADT Corp.:

      

3.50%, 7/15/22

       3,337       3,165,979  

4.13%, 6/15/23

       537       516,863  

4.88%, 7/15/32 (e)

       2,365       1,903,825  

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., 5.63%, 11/15/24 (e)

       1,563       1,598,167  

Bilbao Luxembourg SA, (10.50% Cash or 11.25% PIK), 10.50%, 12/01/18 (g)

     EUR       428       465,805  

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., 8.50%, 12/01/21 (e)

     USD       1,875       1,964,062  

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., 8.38%, 8/15/22 (e)

       1,870       1,931,944  

Iron Mountain Europe PLC, 6.13%, 9/15/22

     GBP       100       131,375  

Mobile Mini, Inc., 5.88%, 7/01/24

     USD       2,683       2,803,735  

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22 (e)

       1,631       1,700,317  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc., 5.38%, 1/15/25 (e)

       1,289       1,326,059  

Silk Bidco AS, 7.50%, 2/01/22

     EUR       247       281,297  

United Rentals North America, Inc.:

      

7.63%, 4/15/22

     USD       1,992       2,079,787  

5.75%, 11/15/24

       1,354       1,437,948  

Verisure Holding AB, 6.00%, 11/01/22

     EUR       185       213,530  
      

 

 

 
                       21,520,693  

Communications Equipment — 1.7%

      

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.45%, 3/15/29

     USD       4,706       5,200,130  

Avaya, Inc., 7.00%, 4/01/19 (a)(e)(h)

       1,135       905,163  

CommScope Technologies Finance LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/25 (e)

       712       761,840  

CommScope, Inc. (e):

      

5.00%, 6/15/21

       2,278       2,346,340  

5.50%, 6/15/24

       2,169       2,272,028  

Nokia OYJ, 6.63%, 5/15/39

       3,513       3,750,127  

Zayo Group LLC/Zayo Capital, Inc.:

      

6.00%, 4/01/23

       4,466       4,722,795  

6.38%, 5/15/25

       4,457       4,802,417  

5.75%, 1/15/27 (e)

       1,481       1,565,861  
      

 

 

 
                       26,326,701  

Construction & Engineering — 0.4%

      

BlueLine Rental Finance Corp., 7.00%, 2/01/19 (e)

       2,090       2,131,800  

Engility Corp., 8.88%, 9/01/24 (e)

       1,728       1,857,600  

Swissport Investments SA, 6.75%, 12/15/21

     EUR       827       960,669  

Weekley Homes LLC/Weekley Finance Corp., 6.00%, 2/01/23

     USD       862       831,830  
      

 

 

 
                       5,781,899  

Construction Materials — 1.3%

      

American Tire Distributors, Inc., 10.25%, 3/01/22 (e)

       1,839       1,825,207  

Autodis SA:

      

4.05%, 5/01/22 (d)

     EUR       100       109,383  

4.38%, 5/01/22

       150       165,616  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Construction Materials (continued)

      

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 6.38%, 10/01/23

     USD       566     $ 611,988  

HD Supply, Inc. (e):

      

5.25%, 12/15/21

       10,967       11,570,185  

5.75%, 4/15/24

       2,803       2,964,172  

LKQ Italia Bondco SpA, 3.88%, 4/01/24

     EUR       200       226,451  

PulteGroup, Inc., 5.50%, 3/01/26

     USD       1,373       1,424,488  

Rexel SA:

      

3.50%, 6/15/23

     EUR       972       1,077,022  

2.63%, 6/15/24 (f)

       250       265,247  
      

 

 

 
                       20,239,759  

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

      

Nielsen Co. Luxembourg SARL, 5.00%, 2/01/25 (e)

     USD       1,178       1,186,835  

Silversea Cruise Finance Ltd., 7.25%, 2/01/25 (e)

       643       670,328  
      

 

 

 
                       1,857,163  

Consumer Finance — 2.4%

      

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (e):

      

5.25%, 12/01/17

       150       152,250  

5.88%, 11/01/21

       3,207       3,319,245  

5.38%, 8/01/22

       503       500,485  

Ally Financial, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 9/30/24

       1,230       1,302,262  

4.63%, 3/30/25

       904       924,340  

8.00%, 11/01/31

       18,930       23,283,900  

Navient Corp.:

      

6.63%, 7/26/21

       1,074       1,119,645  

5.50%, 1/25/23

       932       892,390  

7.25%, 9/25/23

       890       912,250  

6.13%, 3/25/24

       642       614,715  

5.88%, 10/25/24

       723       677,813  

5.63%, 8/01/33

       1,821       1,475,010  

OneMain Financial Holdings LLC (e):

      

6.75%, 12/15/19

       1,451       1,519,023  

7.25%, 12/15/21

       275       287,375  
      

 

 

 
                       36,980,703  

Containers & Packaging — 3.5%

      

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.:

      

6.75%, 1/31/21 (e)

       1,458       1,511,654  

4.29%, 5/15/21 (d)(e)

       393       403,316  

6.00%, 6/30/21 (e)

       2,447       2,538,762  

4.25%, 1/15/22

     EUR       991       1,083,776  

4.25%, 9/15/22 (e)(f)

     USD       1,627       1,651,405  

2.75%, 3/15/24 (f)

     EUR       875       928,041  

6.75%, 5/15/24

       450       527,382  

6.00%, 2/15/25 (e)(f)

     USD       4,549       4,674,097  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc. (e):

      

6.25%, 1/31/19

       3,868       3,929,153  

4.63%, 5/15/23

       1,738       1,768,415  

7.25%, 5/15/24

       7,410       8,076,900  

Ball Corp.:

      

5.00%, 3/15/22

       710       751,713  

4.00%, 11/15/23

       1,374       1,372,282  

4.38%, 12/15/23

     EUR       100       119,257  

Crown European Holdings SA:

      

4.00%, 7/15/22

       558       656,171  

3.38%, 5/15/25

       403       442,201  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., 6.88%, 1/15/25 (e)

     USD       1,012       1,034,770  

JH-Holding Finance SA, (8.25% PIK), 8.25%, 12/01/22 (g)

     EUR       300       344,318  

Norske Skog, 11.75%, 12/15/19

       228       230,915  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Containers & Packaging (continued)

      

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer Lu:

      

5.75%, 10/15/20

     USD       6,454     $ 6,647,620  

4.52%, 7/15/21 (d)(e)

       3,894       3,996,217  

5.13%, 7/15/23 (e)

       1,259       1,304,639  

7.00%, 7/15/24 (e)

       4,659       5,011,337  

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH, 4.00%, 4/01/23

     EUR       150       168,445  

Sealed Air Corp.:

      

4.88%, 12/01/22 (e)

     USD       709       732,929  

4.50%, 9/15/23

     EUR       560       664,129  

6.88%, 7/15/33 (e)

     USD       700       759,500  

Signode Industrial Group Lux SA/Signode Industrial Group US, Inc., 6.38%, 5/01/22 (e)

       1,901       1,953,277  

Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions Unltd Co.:

      

2.38%, 2/01/24

     EUR       100       108,345  

2.75%, 2/01/25

       376       411,954  

Verallia Packaging SASU, 5.13%, 8/01/22

       575       646,313  
      

 

 

 
                       54,449,233  

Diversified Consumer Services — 1.0%

      

APX Group, Inc.:

      

6.38%, 12/01/19

     USD       337       346,689  

8.75%, 12/01/20

       1,935       2,002,725  

7.88%, 12/01/22

       975       1,055,437  

7.88%, 12/01/22 (e)

       1,520       1,645,400  

Cognita Financing PLC, 7.75%, 8/15/21

     GBP       225       295,083  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc., 9.25%, 5/15/23 (e)

     USD       8,349       9,131,719  

Sotheby’s, 5.25%, 10/01/22 (e)

       242       246,840  

Tereos Finance Groupe I SA, 4.13%, 6/16/23

     EUR       300       327,116  
      

 

 

 
                       15,051,009  

Diversified Financial Services — 1.4%

      

Aircastle Ltd.:

      

7.63%, 4/15/20

     USD       128       145,120  

5.13%, 3/15/21

       643       686,402  

5.50%, 2/15/22

       2,119       2,285,871  

Arrow Global Finance PLC, 5.13%, 9/15/24

     GBP       125       158,594  

Cabot Financial Luxembourg SA, 6.50%, 4/01/21

       100       127,857  

Deutsche Bank AG, 4.25%, 10/14/21 (e)

     USD       525       530,937  

DFC Finance Corp., (12.00% Cash or 11.00% PIK), 12.00%, 6/16/20 (e)(g)

       2,107       1,327,604  

FBM Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 8/15/21 (e)

       625       668,875  

Garfunkelux Holdco 3 SA, 8.50%, 11/01/22

     GBP       225       291,755  

HRG Group, Inc., 7.88%, 7/15/19

     USD       2,745       2,851,369  

Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp. (e):

      

7.38%, 4/01/20

       2,695       2,742,162  

6.88%, 4/15/22

       2,552       2,481,820  

Lehman Brother Holding Escrow, 1.00%, 9/22/18

       430       27,735  

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.:

      

5.38%, 10/17/17

     EUR       350       30,127  

4.75%, 1/16/18

       1,890       162,684  

1.00%, 2/05/18

       3,950       313,847  

1.00%, 12/31/49

     USD       1,535       99,007  

Lincoln Finance, Ltd., 6.88%, 4/15/21

     EUR       100       114,517  

Mercury Bondco PLC (g):

      

(7.13% Cash or 7.88% PIK), 7.13%, 5/30/21

       825       865,265  

(8.25% Cash or 9.00% PIK), 8.25%, 5/30/21

       564       609,210  

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd., 5.50%, 7/15/22 (e)

     USD       2,100       2,139,690  

ProGroup AG, 5.13%, 5/01/22

     EUR       206       231,924  

UniCredit SpA:

      

6.95%, 10/31/22

       375       461,497  

5.75%, 10/28/25 (d)

       700       793,111  

4.38%, 1/03/27 (d)

       675       733,953  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

      

WMG Acquisition Corp., 4.13%, 11/01/24

     EUR       250     $ 279,787  
      

 

 

 
                       21,160,720  

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.7%

      

CenturyLink, Inc.:

      

6.45%, 6/15/21

     USD       6,956       7,412,522  

Series U, 7.65%, 3/15/42

       503       460,245  

Series Y, 7.50%, 4/01/24

       1,426       1,532,950  

Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/24 (e)

       4,076       4,310,370  

Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.50%, 10/01/22

       1,020       1,017,450  

Frontier Communications Corp.:

      

8.13%, 10/01/18

       1,113       1,190,910  

7.13%, 3/15/19

       1,445       1,535,313  

8.50%, 4/15/20

       3,080       3,264,800  

6.25%, 9/15/21

       2,025       1,933,875  

7.13%, 1/15/23

       1,330       1,203,650  

7.63%, 4/15/24

       1,897       1,702,557  

6.88%, 1/15/25

       4,856       4,091,180  

11.00%, 9/15/25

       1,955       1,964,775  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.:

      

5.38%, 8/15/22

       315       326,576  

5.63%, 2/01/23

       1,551       1,601,408  

5.13%, 5/01/23

       1,292       1,317,840  

5.38%, 1/15/24

       1,771       1,817,489  

5.38%, 5/01/25

       2,302       2,376,815  

5.25%, 3/15/26 (e)

       1,973       1,990,264  

OTE PLC, 3.50%, 7/09/20

     EUR       300       319,409  

SBA Communications Corp., 4.88%, 9/01/24 (e)

     USD       2,489       2,476,306  

SoftBank Group Corp., 4.75%, 7/30/25

     EUR       310       368,710  

Telecom Italia Capital SA:

      

6.38%, 11/15/33

     USD       831       839,310  

6.00%, 9/30/34

       3,879       3,830,512  

7.20%, 7/18/36

       690       730,710  

Telecom Italia Finance SA, 7.75%, 1/24/33

     EUR       380       525,767  

Telecom Italia SpA:

      

6.38%, 6/24/19

     GBP       900       1,221,306  

3.25%, 1/16/23

     EUR       300       335,967  

5.88%, 5/19/23

     GBP       400       557,489  

5.30%, 5/30/24 (e)

     USD       640       651,200  

Telenet Finance V Luxembourg SCA, 6.75%, 8/15/24

     EUR       1,982       2,328,495  

Windstream Corp., 7.75%, 10/01/21

     USD       964       992,920  

Windstream Services LLC, 7.50%, 6/01/22

       841       832,590  
      

 

 

 
                       57,061,680  

Electric Utilities — 0.0%

      

Viridian Group FundCo II Ltd., 7.50%, 3/01/20

     EUR       454       510,427  

Electrical Equipment — 0.2%

      

Areva SA, 4.88%, 9/23/24

       700       749,811  

Belden, Inc., 5.50%, 4/15/23

       472       531,289  

Trionista Holdco GmbH, 5.00%, 4/30/20

       1,405       1,520,160  

Trionista TopCo GmbH, 6.88%, 4/30/21

       418       463,310  
      

 

 

 
                       3,264,570  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.4%

 

 

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.:

      

5.00%, 9/01/23

     USD       4,354       4,484,620  

5.00%, 9/01/25 (f)

       714       724,267  

SESI LLC, 7.13%, 12/15/21

       655       673,013  
      

 

 

 
                       5,881,900  

Energy Equipment & Services — 2.0%

 

Ensco PLC:

      

4.50%, 10/01/24

       884       760,240  

5.20%, 3/15/25

       270       238,950  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Energy Equipment & Services (continued)

 

Gates Global LLC/Gates Global Co.:

      

5.75%, 7/15/22

     EUR       110     $ 115,951  

6.00%, 7/15/22 (e)

     USD       2,587       2,606,402  

Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp.:

      

5.75%, 2/15/21

       283       287,245  

6.75%, 8/01/22

       2,236       2,331,030  

Noble Holding International Ltd., 4.63%, 3/01/21

       61       57,798  

Pattern Energy Group, Inc., 5.88%, 2/01/24 (e)

       935       959,544  

Pioneer Energy Services Corp., 6.13%, 3/15/22

       2,090       1,951,537  

Precision Drilling Corp.:

      

6.50%, 12/15/21

       785       806,588  

5.25%, 11/15/24

       600       594,000  

Transocean, Inc.:

      

4.25%, 10/15/17

       1,339       1,346,900  

6.00%, 3/15/18

       4,050       4,151,250  

7.38%, 4/15/18

       175       179,813  

5.55%, 10/15/22

       2,075       1,940,125  

9.00%, 7/15/23 (e)

       5,695       6,136,362  

6.80%, 3/15/38

       925       758,500  

Trinidad Drilling Ltd., 6.63%, 2/15/25 (e)

       2,272       2,340,160  

Weatherford International Ltd.:

      

7.75%, 6/15/21

       1,271       1,371,091  

8.25%, 6/15/23

       420       455,700  

9.88%, 2/15/24 (e)

       1,245       1,437,975  
      

 

 

 
                       30,827,161  

Environmental, Maintenance, & Security Service — 0.2%

 

Befesa Zinc SAU Via Zinc Capital SA, 8.88%, 5/15/18

     EUR       380       411,207  

Tervita Escrow Corp., 7.63%, 12/01/21 (e)

     USD       2,397       2,504,865  
      

 

 

 
                       2,916,072  

Food & Staples Retailing — 1.5%

 

Albertsons Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s, Inc./Albertson’s LLC (e):

      

6.63%, 6/15/24

       1,082       1,146,920  

5.75%, 3/15/25

       1,564       1,566,933  

B&M European Value Retail SA, 4.13%, 2/01/22

     GBP       225       290,754  

Bakkavor Finance 2 PLC, 8.25%, 2/15/18

       326       406,033  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA:

      

5.98%, 5/26/21

     EUR       200       249,622  

4.56%, 1/25/23

       600       710,782  

3.25%, 3/07/24

       500       581,129  

3.58%, 2/07/25

       100       109,276  

Dollar Tree, Inc.:

      

5.25%, 3/01/20

     USD       262       269,467  

5.75%, 3/01/23

       5,504       5,841,120  

Family Dollar Stores, Inc., 5.00%, 2/01/21

       1,434       1,530,795  

Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC/Pinnacle Foods Finance Corp., 5.88%, 1/15/24

       445       470,588  

Rite Aid Corp.:

      

9.25%, 3/15/20

       2,080       2,147,600  

6.75%, 6/15/21

       1,091       1,137,368  

6.13%, 4/01/23 (e)

       4,650       4,927,372  

7.70%, 2/15/27

       256       305,920  

Tesco PLC:

      

5.00%, 3/24/23

     GBP       230       316,439  

6.00%, 12/14/29

       200       282,309  
      

 

 

 
                       22,290,427  

Food Products — 1.1%

 

Acosta, Inc., 7.75%, 10/01/22 (e)

     USD       1,859       1,635,920  

Aramark Services, Inc.:

      

5.75%, 3/15/20

       321       326,128  

5.13%, 1/15/24

       1,915       2,006,154  

Darling Global Finance BV, 4.75%, 5/30/22

     EUR       100       112,357  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Food Products (continued)

 

FAGE International SA/FAGE USA Dairy Industry, Inc., 5.63%, 8/15/26 (e)

     USD       1,079     $ 1,103,277  

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc. (e):

      

7.25%, 6/01/21

       340       350,200  

5.88%, 7/15/24

       737       770,165  

5.75%, 6/15/25

       1,962       2,025,765  

Post Holdings, Inc. (e):

      

7.75%, 3/15/24

       3,953       4,387,830  

8.00%, 7/15/25

       869       979,798  

5.00%, 8/15/26

       1,243       1,201,819  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/24 (e)

       976       1,027,240  

WhiteWave Foods Co., 5.38%, 10/01/22

       1,255       1,367,950  
      

 

 

 
                       17,294,603  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.0%

 

Crimson Merger Sub, Inc., 6.63%, 5/15/22 (e)

       3,373       3,010,403  

DJO Finco, Inc./DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp., 8.13%, 6/15/21 (e)

       5,986       5,297,610  

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 2/15/21 (e)

       1,055       1,148,631  

IASIS Healthcare LLC/IASIS Capital Corp., 8.38%, 5/15/19

       1,504       1,470,160  

IDH Finance PLC, 6.25%, 8/15/22

     GBP       105       124,752  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA/Mallinckrodt CB LLC (e):

      

4.88%, 4/15/20

     USD       980       982,450  

5.75%, 8/01/22

       1,250       1,225,000  

5.50%, 4/15/25

       1,870       1,739,100  

Teleflex, Inc., 4.88%, 6/01/26

       684       689,130  
      

 

 

 
                       15,687,236  

Health Care Providers & Services — 7.1%

 

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.:

      

5.13%, 7/01/22

       502       505,765  

5.63%, 2/15/23

       1,992       2,046,780  

6.50%, 3/01/24

       434       461,125  

Alere, Inc., 6.38%, 7/01/23 (e)

       1,898       1,926,470  

Amsurg Corp., 5.63%, 7/15/22

       5,476       5,701,885  

Centene Corp.:

      

5.63%, 2/15/21

       2,516       2,648,090  

4.75%, 5/15/22

       2,467       2,556,429  

6.13%, 2/15/24

       391       424,235  

4.75%, 1/15/25

       1,385       1,424,819  

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 8/15/18

       427       429,669  

8.00%, 11/15/19

       993       970,657  

5.13%, 8/01/21

       1,320       1,296,900  

6.88%, 2/01/22

       2,609       2,289,397  

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 7/15/24

       788       804,253  

5.00%, 5/01/25

       2,669       2,685,521  

Envision Healthcare Corp., 5.13%, 7/01/22 (e)

       835       854,831  

HCA Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/21

       5       5,444  

HCA, Inc.:

      

3.75%, 3/15/19

       2,911       2,983,775  

6.50%, 2/15/20

       4,735       5,198,036  

7.50%, 2/15/22

       1,059       1,221,821  

5.88%, 3/15/22

       1,840       2,030,900  

4.75%, 5/01/23

       512       536,960  

5.88%, 5/01/23

       4,096       4,454,400  

5.00%, 3/15/24

       4,905       5,168,644  

5.38%, 2/01/25

       4,860       5,084,775  

5.25%, 4/15/25

       813       866,861  

5.88%, 2/15/26

       3,125       3,351,562  

5.25%, 6/15/26

       4,406       4,653,837  

4.50%, 2/15/27

       2,772       2,765,070  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Health Care Providers & Services (continued)

 

HealthSouth Corp.:

      

5.13%, 3/15/23

     USD       2,840     $ 2,840,000  

5.75%, 11/01/24

       2,360       2,407,200  

5.75%, 9/15/25

       835       845,438  

Hologic, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/22 (e)

       1,930       2,012,025  

HomeVi SAS, 6.88%, 8/15/21

     EUR       141       157,791  

Marcolin SpA, 4.13%, 2/15/23 (d)

       125       135,835  

MEDNAX, Inc., 5.25%, 12/01/23 (e)

     USD       1,134       1,172,272  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 7.13%, 6/01/24 (e)

       4,698       5,062,095  

New Amethyst Corp., 6.25%, 12/01/24 (e)

       837       887,220  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 5/01/23 (e)

       2,189       2,353,175  

Sterigenics-Nordion Holdings LLC, 6.50%, 5/15/23 (e)

       424       433,540  

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., 8.88%, 4/15/21 (e)

       388       415,160  

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc., 6.00%, 4/01/23 (e)

       2,641       2,848,979  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.:

      

6.25%, 11/01/18

       1,308       1,384,845  

4.75%, 6/01/20

       1,805       1,841,100  

4.46%, 6/15/20 (d)

       1,432       1,449,900  

6.00%, 10/01/20

       3,835       4,065,100  

4.50%, 4/01/21

       74       74,925  

4.38%, 10/01/21

       525       528,938  

7.50%, 1/01/22 (e)

       949       1,027,292  

8.13%, 4/01/22

       4,228       4,428,830  

6.75%, 6/15/23

       6,195       6,140,794  

Voyage Care Bondco PLC, 6.50%, 8/01/18

     GBP       386       483,758  

WellCare Health Plans, Inc., 5.75%, 11/15/20

     USD       1,066       1,100,778  
      

 

 

 
                       109,445,901  

Health Care Technology — 0.1%

 

Change Healthcare Holdings LLC/Change Healthcare Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 3/01/25 (e)

       1,375       1,420,114  

Quintiles IMS, Inc., 3.25%, 3/15/25 (e)

     EUR       350       371,346  
      

 

 

 
                       1,791,460  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.3%

 

Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.88%, 5/15/23

     USD       1,096       1,183,680  

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC/Caesars Entertainment Resort Property, 8.00%, 10/01/20

       4,753       4,972,826  

CPUK Finance Ltd., 7.00%, 2/28/42

     GBP       275       360,015  

ESH Hospitality, Inc., 5.25%, 5/01/25 (e)

     USD       1,800       1,815,750  

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., 8.25%, 3/01/24 (e)

       502       510,158  

International Game Technology PLC:

      

6.25%, 2/15/22 (e)

       400       432,000  

4.75%, 2/15/23

     EUR       310       358,270  

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., 7.88%, 2/01/24 (e)

     USD       465       477,788  

KFC Holding Co/Pizza Hut Holdings LLC/Taco Bell of America LLC (e):

      

5.00%, 6/01/24

       255       261,783  

5.25%, 6/01/26

       1,176       1,215,690  

MGM Resorts International:

      

8.63%, 2/01/19

       790       872,950  

6.75%, 10/01/20

       2,727       3,005,699  

6.63%, 12/15/21

       1,130       1,261,363  

7.75%, 3/15/22

       610       712,175  

4.63%, 9/01/26

       792       776,152  

New Red Finance, Inc., 6.00%, 4/01/22 (e)

       4,455       4,645,674  

Pizzaexpress Financing 2 PLC, 6.63%, 8/01/21

     GBP       300       383,423  

PortAventura Entertainment Barcelona BV, 7.25%, 12/01/20

     EUR       439       482,240  

Regal Entertainment Group, 5.75%, 2/01/25

     USD       489       503,670  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)

 

Sabre GLBL, Inc. (e):

      

5.38%, 4/15/23

     USD       1,516     $ 1,542,530  

5.25%, 11/15/23

       807       819,105  

Scientific Games International, Inc.:

      

7.00%, 1/01/22 (e)

       4,183       4,449,000  

10.00%, 12/01/22

       4,940       5,242,575  

Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/21 (e)

       3,247       3,337,916  

Snai SpA, 6.38%, 11/07/21

     EUR       100       110,135  

Station Casinos LLC, 7.50%, 3/01/21

     USD       5,785       6,030,862  

Thomas Cook Group PLC, 6.25%, 6/15/22

     EUR       540       609,547  

Unique Pub Finance Co. PLC:

      

Series A3, 6.54%, 3/30/21

     GBP       687       929,316  

Series A4, 5.66%, 6/30/27

       670       900,802  

Series N, 6.46%, 3/30/32

       1,000       1,179,506  

Vue International Bidco PLC, 7.88%, 7/15/20

       520       670,536  

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.88%, 11/01/23

     USD       721       706,580  
      

 

 

 
                       50,759,716  

Household Durables — 1.7%

      

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential US Corp., 6.13%, 7/01/22 (e)

       1,604       1,652,120  

CalAtlantic Group, Inc.:

      

8.38%, 1/15/21

       2,680       3,132,250  

5.25%, 6/01/26

       255       255,319  

Lennar Corp.:

      

4.50%, 11/15/19

       2,482       2,565,767  

4.75%, 4/01/21

       314       326,953  

4.13%, 1/15/22

       884       895,050  

4.75%, 11/15/22

       1,753       1,802,960  

4.88%, 12/15/23

       968       999,460  

Mattamy Group Corp., 6.88%, 12/15/23 (e)

       708       739,860  

PulteGroup, Inc., 6.38%, 5/15/33

       2,805       2,903,175  

Riverbed Technology, Inc., 8.88%, 3/01/23 (e)

       2,192       2,339,960  

Ryland Group, Inc., 6.63%, 5/01/20

       1,160       1,278,900  

Standard Pacific Corp., 5.88%, 11/15/24

       1,650       1,769,625  

Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/26

       1,487       1,460,978  

TRI Pointe Group, Inc.:

      

4.38%, 6/15/19

       1,060       1,081,200  

4.88%, 7/01/21

       1,275       1,316,438  

5.88%, 6/15/24

       770       796,950  

William Lyon Homes ,Inc., 5.88%, 1/31/25 (e)

       1,005       1,006,256  
      

 

 

 
                       26,323,221  

Household Products — 0.4%

      

ACCO Brands Corp., 5.25%, 12/15/24 (e)

       539       545,738  

Prestige Brands, Inc., 6.38%, 3/01/24 (e)

       1,026       1,087,560  

Spectrum Brands, Inc.:

      

6.63%, 11/15/22

       1,385       1,464,637  

6.13%, 12/15/24

       1,832       1,949,431  

5.75%, 7/15/25

       635       674,688  
      

 

 

 
                       5,722,054  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 1.2%

 

Calpine Corp.:

      

6.00%, 1/15/22 (e)

       251       263,236  

5.38%, 1/15/23

       514       519,140  

5.88%, 1/15/24 (e)

       1,389       1,465,395  

Dynegy, Inc.:

      

6.75%, 11/01/19

       4,240       4,367,200  

7.38%, 11/01/22

       1,735       1,704,638  

7.63%, 11/01/24

       805       764,750  

8.00%, 1/15/25 (e)

       167       158,650  

MPM Escrow LLC, 8.88%, 10/15/20 (d)

       3,738        

NRG Energy, Inc.:

      

7.88%, 5/15/21

       427       443,013  

6.63%, 3/15/23

       210       212,625  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017    43


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers (continued)

 

NRG Energy, Inc. (continued):

      

6.25%, 5/01/24

     USD       185     $ 185,000  

7.25%, 5/15/26

       731       752,016  

6.63%, 1/15/27 (e)

       4,087       4,015,477  

NRG Yield Operating LLC, 5.38%, 8/15/24

       645       661,125  

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.38%, 10/01/22

       2,169       2,179,845  

TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 6.38%, 2/01/23 (e)(k)

       1,301       1,346,535  
      

 

 

 
                       19,038,645  

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.2%

      

Vertiv Group Corp, 9.25%, 10/15/24 (e)

             2,512       2,697,260  

Insurance — 0.8%

      

Assicurazioni Generali SpA (d):

      

7.75%, 12/12/42

     EUR       400       504,337  

5.50%, 10/27/47

       200       223,533  

BNP Paribas Cardif SA, 4.03% (d)(l)

       100       105,388  

Credit Agricole Assurances SA, 4.50% (d)(l)

       200       208,702  

Groupama SA, 6.00%, 1/23/27

       200       216,585  

HUB International Ltd. (e):

      

9.25%, 2/15/21

     USD       874       906,775  

7.88%, 10/01/21

       5,484       5,799,330  

Old Mutual PLC, 8.00%, 6/03/21

     GBP       100       144,973  

Pension Insurance Corp. PLC, 6.50%, 7/03/24

       175       223,234  

Radian Group, Inc.:

      

5.25%, 6/15/20

     USD       706       743,065  

7.00%, 3/15/21

       366       408,090  

Wayne Merger Sub LLC, 8.25%, 8/01/23 (e)

       2,687       2,834,785  
      

 

 

 
                       12,318,797  

Internet Software & Services — 0.6%

      

Equinix, Inc.:

      

5.38%, 1/01/22

       1,110       1,172,438  

5.88%, 1/15/26

       2,567       2,741,864  

Netflix, Inc.:

      

5.50%, 2/15/22

       2,087       2,227,873  

5.88%, 2/15/25

       241       260,581  

4.38%, 11/15/26 (e)

       2,326       2,305,647  

Symantec Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/25 (e)

       1,076       1,104,454  
      

 

 

 
                       9,812,857  

IT Services — 2.2%

      

Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc., 11.00%, 3/15/21 (e)

       1,349       1,413,077  

First Data Corp. (e):

      

7.00%, 12/01/23

       9,254       9,948,050  

5.75%, 1/15/24

       17,655       18,294,994  

WEX, Inc., 4.75%, 2/01/23 (e)

       4,804       4,779,980  
      

 

 

 
                       34,436,101  

Leisure Time — 0.0%

      

Carlson Travel, Inc., 6.75%, 12/15/23 (e)

             517       541,558  

Machinery — 0.4%

      

Gardner Denver, Inc., 6.88%, 8/15/21 (e)

       730       751,900  

Navistar International Corp., 8.25%, 11/01/21

       830       838,300  

SPX FLOW, Inc. (e):

      

5.63%, 8/15/24

       993       1,020,308  

5.88%, 8/15/26

       993       1,007,895  

Terex Corp., 5.63%, 2/01/25 (e)

       1,562       1,603,002  

Trinseo Materials Operating SCA/Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., 6.38%, 5/01/22

     EUR       490       557,883  
      

 

 

 
                       5,779,288  

Media — 15.1%

      

Adria Bidco BV, 7.88%, 11/15/20

       350       387,012  

Altice Financing SA:

      

5.25%, 2/15/23

       485       548,953  

6.63%, 2/15/23 (e)

     USD       345       363,113  

7.50%, 5/15/26 (e)

       6,112       6,562,760  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Media (continued)

      

Altice Finco SA, 9.00%, 6/15/23

     EUR       100     $ 120,772  

Altice Luxembourg SA:

      

7.25%, 5/15/22

       300       337,286  

7.75%, 5/15/22 (e)

     USD       2,649       2,817,874  

6.25%, 2/15/25

     EUR       260       292,659  

7.63%, 2/15/25 (e)

     USD       653       695,445  

Altice US Finance I Corp. (e):

      

5.38%, 7/15/23

       6,270       6,536,475  

5.50%, 5/15/26

       2,435       2,517,181  

AMC Networks, Inc.:

      

4.75%, 12/15/22

       2,358       2,381,580  

5.00%, 4/01/24

       756       763,091  

Cablevision Systems Corp.:

      

8.63%, 9/15/17

       949       978,656  

7.75%, 4/15/18

       1,393       1,462,650  

8.00%, 4/15/20

       2,224       2,457,520  

CBS Radio, Inc., 7.25%, 11/01/24 (e)

       2,102       2,243,885  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.:

      

5.25%, 9/30/22

       1,235       1,284,400  

5.13%, 5/01/23 (e)

       678       703,425  

5.75%, 2/15/26 (e)

       1,227       1,312,890  

5.50%, 5/01/26 (e)

       3,108       3,298,365  

5.13%, 5/01/27 (e)

       2,013       2,091,004  

5.88%, 5/01/27 (e)

       5,014       5,385,537  

Cellnex Telecom SA, 2.38%, 1/16/24

     EUR       200       213,999  

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Cequel Capital Corp. (e):

      

5.13%, 12/15/21

     USD       7,150       7,238,990  

7.75%, 7/15/25

       6,079       6,732,492  

Clear Channel International BV, 8.75%, 12/15/20 (e)

       3,146       3,334,760  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:

      

6.50%, 11/15/22

       14,758       15,169,287  

Series B, 7.63%, 3/15/20

       5,090       5,128,175  

Columbus Cable Barbados Ltd., 7.38%, 3/30/21 (e)

       2,647       2,816,752  

CSC Holdings LLC:

      

7.88%, 2/15/18

       368       385,480  

7.63%, 7/15/18

       351       373,376  

10.13%, 1/15/23 (e)

       4,320       5,000,400  

5.25%, 6/01/24

       4,065       4,090,406  

6.63%, 10/15/25 (e)

       1,341       1,480,129  

10.88%, 10/15/25 (e)

       7,081       8,532,605  

DISH DBS Corp.:

      

6.75%, 6/01/21

       109       120,173  

5.88%, 7/15/22

       2,817       3,021,232  

5.00%, 3/15/23

       2,119       2,177,272  

5.88%, 11/15/24

       1,001       1,066,065  

7.75%, 7/01/26

       5,340       6,247,800  

DISH Network Corp., 3.38%, 8/15/26 (e)(j)

       1,894       2,279,902  

eircom Finance DAC, 4.50%, 5/31/22

     EUR       300       332,756  

GTT Escrow Corp., 7.88%, 12/31/24 (e)

     USD       1,435       1,503,163  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.:

      

7.63%, 6/15/21

       595       659,706  

5.25%, 8/01/26 (e)

       3,678       3,737,767  

6.63%, 8/01/26 (e)

       801       833,537  

iHeartCommunications, Inc.:

      

9.00%, 12/15/19

       2,102       1,836,623  

9.00%, 3/01/21

       241       195,210  

9.00%, 9/15/22

       3,845       3,095,225  

10.63%, 3/15/23

       1,980       1,643,400  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA:

      

7.25%, 4/01/19

       3,414       3,268,905  

7.25%, 10/15/20

       3,097       2,864,725  

5.50%, 8/01/23

       3,868       3,181,430  

LG Finance Co. Corp., 5.88%, 11/01/24 (e)

       598       615,193  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
44    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017   


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Media (continued)

      

LGE HoldCo VI BV, 7.13%, 5/15/24

     EUR       300     $ 362,712  

McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC/McGraw-Hill Global Education Finance, 7.88%, 5/15/24 (e)

     USD       639       626,220  

MDC Partners, Inc., 6.50%, 5/01/24 (e)

       2,003       1,935,399  

Midcontinent Communications / Midcontinent Finance Corp. (e):

      

6.25%, 8/01/21

       3,901       4,053,139  

6.88%, 8/15/23

       296       318,940  

NAI Entertainment Holdings/NAI Entertainment Holdings Finance Corp., 5.00%, 8/01/18 (e)

       2,039       2,056,841  

National CineMedia LLC, 5.75%, 8/15/26

       605       617,100  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 5.63%, 8/01/24 (e)

       1,540       1,574,650  

Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22 (e)

       1,882       1,938,460  

Numericable Group SA, 5.38%, 5/15/22

     EUR       280       309,387  

Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp.:

      

5.25%, 2/15/22

     USD       650       675,188  

5.63%, 2/15/24

       1,064       1,117,200  

Play Finance 2 SA, 5.25%, 2/01/19

     EUR       1,070       1,148,271  

Radio One, Inc., 7.38%, 4/15/22 (e)

     USD       805       835,188  

SFR Group SA (e):

      

6.00%, 5/15/22

       4,689       4,863,384  

7.38%, 5/01/26

       10,275       10,647,469  

Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (e):

      

4.25%, 5/15/20

       2,204       2,231,550  

5.75%, 8/01/21

       1,811       1,886,690  

4.63%, 5/15/23

       230       235,175  

Sterling Entertainment Corp., 9.75%, 12/15/19

       4,810       4,761,900  

TEGNA, Inc., 5.13%, 10/15/19

       857       879,496  

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC, 8.88%, 11/15/24 (e)

       1,246       1,361,255  

Townsquare Media, Inc., 6.50%, 4/01/23 (e)

       517       507,953  

Tribune Media Co., 5.88%, 7/15/22

       5,320       5,433,050  

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH:

      

5.63%, 4/15/23

     EUR       166       189,505  

4.00%, 1/15/25

       1,111       1,241,139  

5.00%, 1/15/25 (e)

     USD       500       513,750  

4.63%, 2/15/26

     EUR       100       114,966  

3.50%, 1/15/27

       300       324,176  

6.25%, 1/15/29

       100       121,195  

Univision Communications, Inc. (e):

      

5.13%, 5/15/23

     USD       9,800       9,800,000  

5.13%, 2/15/25

       4,868       4,801,065  

UPC Holding BV, 6.75%, 3/15/23

     EUR       200       230,157  

UPCB Finance IV Ltd., 4.00%, 1/15/27

       400       436,896  

Virgin Media Finance PLC:

      

4.50%, 1/15/25

       183       204,048  

5.75%, 1/15/25 (e)

     USD       3,518       3,610,347  

Virgin Media Receivables Financing Notes I DAC, 5.50%, 9/15/24

     GBP       300       383,331  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC:

      

5.25%, 1/15/26 (e)

     USD       730       738,213  

5.50%, 8/15/26 (e)

       1,144       1,172,474  

4.88%, 1/15/27

     GBP       200       249,783  

6.25%, 3/28/29

       829       1,116,513  

WaveDivision Escrow LLC/WaveDivision Escrow Corp., 8.13%, 9/01/20 (e)

     USD       4,428       4,605,120  

Wind Acquisition Finance SA:

      

4.75%, 7/15/20 (e)

       250       254,063  

7.00%, 4/23/21

     EUR       400       441,346  

7.38%, 4/23/21 (e)

     USD       3,885       4,045,256  

Ziggo Bond Finance BV, 5.88%, 1/15/25 (e)

       2,643       2,685,949  

Ziggo Secured Finance BV, 4.25%, 1/15/27

     EUR       100       111,345  
      

 

 

 
                       232,486,722  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Metals & Mining — 7.7%

 

Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 7.00%, 9/30/26 (e)

     USD       681     $ 747,398  

Alcoa, Inc.:

      

6.15%, 8/15/20

       1,330       1,456,350  

5.13%, 10/01/24

       3,854       3,990,817  

5.90%, 2/01/27

       760       814,150  

6.75%, 1/15/28

       477       524,700  

5.95%, 2/01/37

       674       690,008  

Anglo American Capital PLC:

      

6.88%, 5/01/18

     GBP       100       131,842  

1.50%, 4/01/20

     EUR       800       866,610  

3.63%, 5/14/20 (e)

     USD       1,116       1,134,135  

4.45%, 9/27/20 (e)

       412       431,364  

2.88%, 11/20/20

     EUR       300       340,773  

2.50%, 4/29/21

       100       112,424  

3.50%, 3/28/22

       200       234,093  

3.25%, 4/03/23

       100       115,588  

4.88%, 5/14/25 (e)

     USD       2,578       2,674,675  

ArcelorMittal:

      

7.75%, 10/15/39

       400       466,000  

7.50%, 3/01/41

       1,498       1,700,230  

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. (e):

      

8.25%, 3/31/20

       1,240       1,354,700  

5.75%, 3/01/25

       1,494       1,465,614  

Constellium NV (e):

      

8.00%, 1/15/23

       5,915       6,210,750  

5.75%, 5/15/24

       575       544,813  

6.63%, 3/01/25

       3,856       3,834,310  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (e):

      

7.00%, 2/15/21

       2,967       3,072,699  

7.25%, 5/15/22

       1,533       1,584,739  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.:

      

2.30%, 11/14/17

       1,337       1,333,657  

2.38%, 3/15/18

       15,430       15,352,850  

3.10%, 3/15/20

       2,080       2,038,400  

4.00%, 11/14/21

       2,078       1,994,880  

3.55%, 3/01/22

       4,332       4,023,345  

3.88%, 3/15/23

       7,561       6,956,120  

5.40%, 11/14/34

       689       604,598  

5.45%, 3/15/43

       7,799       6,668,145  

Grinding Media, Inc./MC Grinding Media Canada, Inc., 7.38%, 12/15/23 (e)

       1,252       1,339,640  

Joseph T Ryerson & Son, Inc., 11.00%, 5/15/22 (e)

       1,378       1,536,470  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 5.88%, 5/15/24

       773       811,650  

Kinross Gold Corp.:

      

5.95%, 3/15/24

       210       222,075  

6.88%, 9/01/41

       495       501,188  

Novelis Corp. (e):

      

6.25%, 8/15/24

       6,700       7,102,000  

5.88%, 9/30/26

       6,133       6,309,324  

Peabody Securities Finance Corp. (e):

      

6.00%, 3/31/22

       639       651,780  

6.38%, 3/31/25

       671       684,420  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 10/01/21

       3,085       3,181,406  

6.38%, 8/15/22

       1,345       1,405,525  

5.25%, 4/15/23

       949       988,241  

5.50%, 10/01/24

       1,540       1,638,252  

5.00%, 12/15/26 (e)

       40       41,346  

Teck Resources Ltd.:

      

3.00%, 3/01/19

       1,460       1,495,332  

4.50%, 1/15/21

       902       935,261  

3.75%, 2/01/23

       2,129       2,075,349  

8.50%, 6/01/24 (e)

       2,795       3,263,162  

6.13%, 10/01/35

       502       519,570  

6.00%, 8/15/40

       3,304       3,312,260  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017    45


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Metals & Mining (continued)

 

Teck Resources Ltd. (continued):

      

6.25%, 7/15/41

     USD       482     $ 500,075  

5.20%, 3/01/42

       2,173       2,058,222  

5.40%, 2/01/43

       2,441       2,325,052  

ThyssenKrupp AG, 1.38%, 3/03/22

     EUR       375       395,638  

United States Steel Corp., 8.38%, 7/01/21 (e)

     USD       2,224       2,502,000  
      

 

 

 
                       119,266,015  

Multi-Utilities — 0.2%

      

NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp.:

      

6.88%, 10/15/21

       1,230       1,266,131  

7.50%, 11/01/23 (e)

       1,765       1,857,663  
      

 

 

 
                       3,123,794  

Multiline Retail — 0.1%

      

Groupe Fnac SA, 3.25%, 9/30/23

     EUR       225       241,940  

Neiman Marcus Group Ltd., 8.00%, 10/15/21 (e)

     USD       1,298       814,495  
      

 

 

 
                       1,056,435  

Offshore Drilling & Other Services — 0.1%

      

Sensata Technologies BV, 5.63%, 11/01/24 (e)

             903       952,665  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 13.8%

      

Alta Mesa Holdings LP/Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp., 7.88%, 12/15/24 (e)

       801       847,058  

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.38%, 9/15/24 (e)

       385       390,775  

Antero Resources Corp.:

      

5.13%, 12/01/22

       744       747,720  

5.63%, 6/01/23

       644       652,050  

California Resources Corp., 8.00%, 12/15/22 (e)

       3,808       3,255,840  

Callon Petroleum Co., 6.13%, 10/01/24 (e)

       817       851,723  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.25%, 4/15/23

       871       881,888  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC (e):

      

7.00%, 6/30/24

       3,678       4,119,360  

5.88%, 3/31/25

       3,575       3,780,562  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.:

      

4.27%, 4/15/19 (d)

       3,254       3,229,595  

6.88%, 11/15/20

       1,262       1,249,380  

8.00%, 12/15/22 (e)

       2,477       2,619,427  

8.00%, 1/15/25 (e)

       2,362       2,344,285  

CONSOL Energy, Inc.:

      

5.88%, 4/15/22

       15,816       15,420,600  

8.00%, 4/01/23

       116       120,930  

Continental Resources, Inc.:

      

4.50%, 4/15/23

       769       753,620  

3.80%, 6/01/24

       3,669       3,398,411  

4.90%, 6/01/44

       1,260       1,105,650  

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.:

      

6.00%, 12/15/20

       230       236,613  

6.25%, 4/01/23

       175       181,563  

CrownRock LP/CrownRock Finance, Inc. (e):

      

7.13%, 4/15/21

       2,753       2,863,120  

7.75%, 2/15/23

       1,519       1,636,722  

DCP Midstream LLC (e):

      

6.45%, 11/03/36

       1,258       1,292,595  

6.75%, 9/15/37

       1,490       1,579,400  

Denbury Resources, Inc.:

      

9.00%, 5/15/21 (e)

       2,046       2,204,565  

5.50%, 5/01/22

       2,617       2,159,025  

4.63%, 7/15/23

       910       709,800  

Diamondback Energy, Inc., 5.38%, 5/31/25 (e)

       1,071       1,108,485  

Eclipse Resources Corp., 8.88%, 7/15/23

       550       567,875  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)

      

Energy Transfer Equity LP:

      

7.50%, 10/15/20

     USD       665     $ 747,294  

5.88%, 1/15/24

       4,667       5,017,025  

5.50%, 6/01/27

       1,965       2,080,444  

Ensco PLC, 8.00%, 1/31/24 (e)

       984       1,008,600  

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.:

      

9.38%, 5/01/20

       1,802       1,761,455  

8.00%, 11/29/24 (e)

       2,318       2,457,080  

Extraction Oil & Gas Holdings LLC/Extraction Finance Corp., 7.88%, 7/15/21 (e)

       1,843       1,962,795  

Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 5.63%, 6/15/24

       445       443,888  

Great Western Petroleum LLC/Great Western Finance, Inc., 9.00%, 9/30/21 (e)

       2,007       2,117,385  

Gulfport Energy Corp.:

      

6.63%, 5/01/23

       638       649,165  

6.00%, 10/15/24 (e)

       722       718,390  

6.38%, 5/15/25 (e)

       661       664,305  

Halcon Resources Corp., 6.75%, 2/15/25 (e)

       4,522       4,476,780  

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co. (e):

      

5.00%, 12/01/24

       1,758       1,683,285  

5.75%, 10/01/25

       102       101,235  

MEG Energy Corp. (e):

      

6.50%, 3/15/21

       4,781       4,888,572  

6.38%, 1/30/23

       665       590,188  

7.00%, 3/31/24

       3,561       3,204,900  

6.50%, 1/15/25

       5,797       5,666,567  

Murphy Oil Corp.:

      

6.88%, 8/15/24

       2,221       2,377,580  

6.13%, 12/01/42

       353       331,820  

Newfield Exploration Co., 5.63%, 7/01/24

       872       933,040  

NGPL PipeCo LLC (e):

      

7.12%, 12/15/17

       5,652       5,856,885  

7.77%, 12/15/37

       3,279       3,713,467  

Noble Holding International, Ltd., 7.75%, 1/15/24

       4,421       4,299,422  

Noble Holding US Corp/Noble Drilling Services 6 LLC/Noble Drilling Holding LLC, 7.50%, 3/15/19

       675       707,063  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.:

      

6.50%, 11/01/21

       3,886       3,954,005  

6.88%, 3/15/22

       2,023       2,057,775  

ONEOK, Inc.:

      

7.50%, 9/01/23

       1,400       1,662,500  

6.00%, 6/15/35

       260       273,650  

Paramount Resources Ltd., 6.88%, 6/30/23 (e)

       4,305       4,553,614  

Parker Drilling Co.:

      

7.50%, 8/01/20

       790       770,250  

6.75%, 7/15/22

       1,350       1,248,750  

Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp. (e):

      

6.25%, 6/01/24

       1,171       1,230,276  

5.38%, 1/15/25

       805       817,075  

5.25%, 8/15/25

       1,134       1,145,340  

Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.38%, 3/13/22 (e)

       270       282,407  

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.25%, 5/01/23

       1,240       1,221,400  

Range Resources Corp. (e):

      

5.88%, 7/01/22

       3,456       3,533,760  

5.00%, 8/15/22

       530       516,750  

5.00%, 3/15/23

       1,058       1,024,938  

Resolute Energy Corp., 8.50%, 5/01/20

       1,549       1,579,980  

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (e):

      

6.00%, 1/15/19

       1,984       2,083,200  

5.63%, 4/15/20

       695       733,225  

6.88%, 4/15/40

       3,820       4,068,300  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
46    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017   


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)

      

Rowan Cos., Inc.:

      

4.88%, 6/01/22

     USD       195     $ 186,225  

7.38%, 6/15/25

       3,003       3,115,612  

RSP Permian, Inc.:

      

6.63%, 10/01/22

       2,065       2,183,737  

5.25%, 1/15/25 (e)

       1,046       1,072,150  

Sanchez Energy Corp.:

      

7.75%, 6/15/21

       138       141,450  

6.13%, 1/15/23

       6,455       6,196,800  

SESI LLC, 6.38%, 5/01/19

       480       481,800  

Seven Generations Energy Ltd., 8.25%, 5/15/20 (e)

       852       896,730  

SM Energy Co.:

      

1.50%, 7/01/21 (j)

       729       720,343  

6.50%, 11/15/21

       730       746,425  

6.13%, 11/15/22

       2,096       2,111,720  

6.50%, 1/01/23

       523       524,308  

5.00%, 1/15/24

       38       35,625  

6.75%, 9/15/26

       694       706,145  

Southwestern Energy Co.:

      

5.80%, 1/23/20

       5,361       5,307,390  

6.70%, 1/23/25

       460       441,600  

Summit Midstream Holdings LLC/Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 4/15/25

       696       706,440  

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp. (e):

      

5.50%, 9/15/24

       1,206       1,218,060  

5.13%, 2/01/25

       548       569,920  

5.38%, 2/01/27

       581       605,693  

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.:

      

6.38%, 8/01/22

       4,053       4,184,722  

5.25%, 5/01/23

       78       80,535  

Tesoro Corp. (e):

      

4.75%, 12/15/23

       2,707       2,801,745  

5.13%, 12/15/26

       3,533       3,736,147  

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.:

      

6.13%, 10/15/21

       321       335,044  

6.25%, 10/15/22

       3,154       3,374,780  

Tullow Oil PLC:

      

6.00%, 11/01/20 (e)

       200       188,500  

6.00%, 11/01/20

       200       188,500  

6.25%, 4/15/22 (e)

       200       186,500  

Weatherford International LLC, 6.80%, 6/15/37

       702       661,635  

Weatherford International Ltd.:

      

4.50%, 4/15/22

       655       626,344  

6.50%, 8/01/36

       1,505       1,388,362  

7.00%, 3/15/38

       1,576       1,485,380  

5.95%, 4/15/42

       476       398,650  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.:

      

5.00%, 3/15/19

       506       510,428  

5.75%, 3/15/21

       772       768,140  

6.25%, 4/01/23

       1,575       1,578,937  

WildHorse Resource Development Corp., 6.88%, 2/01/25 (e)

       1,624       1,603,700  

Williams Cos., Inc.:

      

4.55%, 6/24/24

       1,004       1,019,060  

5.75%, 6/24/44

       4,687       4,733,870  

WPX Energy, Inc.:

      

7.50%, 8/01/20

       385       414,838  

6.00%, 1/15/22

       1,673       1,708,551  

8.25%, 8/01/23

       1,115       1,248,800  
      

 

 

 
                       212,715,803  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Paper & Forest Products — 0.4%

 

Mercer International, Inc., 6.50%, 2/01/24 (e)

     USD       1,219     $ 1,243,380  

Norbord, Inc., 6.25%, 4/15/23 (e)

       1,605       1,697,288  

Pfleiderer GmbH, 7.88%, 8/01/19

     EUR       430       473,782  

Unifrax I LLC/Unifrax Holding Co., 7.50%, 2/15/19 (e)

     USD       2,865       2,857,837  
      

 

 

 
                       6,272,287  

Personal Products — 0.0%

 

Avon International Operations, Inc., 7.88%, 8/15/22 (e)

             569       605,211  

Pharmaceuticals — 3.2%

      

DPx Holdings BV, 7.50%, 2/01/22 (e)

       2,670       2,831,869  

Endo Finance LLC/Endo Finco, Inc. (e):

      

7.25%, 1/15/22

       696       673,815  

6.00%, 7/15/23

       1,609       1,480,280  

6.00%, 2/01/25

       2,781       2,485,519  

Ephios Bondco PLC, 6.25%, 7/01/22

     EUR       675       774,162  

Ephios Holdco II PLC, 8.25%, 7/01/23

       159       185,537  

Grifols Worldwide Operations Ltd., 5.25%, 4/01/22

     USD       4,047       4,198,763  

inVentiv Group Holdings, Inc./inVentiv Health, Inc./inVentiv Health Clinical, Inc., 7.50%, 10/01/24 (e)

       2,048       2,140,160  

Jaguar Holding Co. II/Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC, 6.38%, 8/01/23 (e)

       7,115       7,657,519  

NBTY, Inc., 7.63%, 5/15/21 (e)

       3,231       3,412,744  

Synlab Bondco PLC, 6.25%, 7/01/22

     EUR       210       240,850  

Tennessee Merger Sub, Inc., 6.38%, 2/01/25 (e)

     USD       4,530       4,507,350  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.:

      

6.75%, 8/15/18 (e)

       813       800,805  

7.00%, 10/01/20 (e)

       4,173       3,880,890  

6.38%, 10/15/20 (e)

       3,366       3,063,060  

7.50%, 7/15/21 (e)

       2,475       2,273,906  

6.75%, 8/15/21 (e)

       3,378       3,006,420  

5.50%, 3/01/23 (e)

       77       62,081  

4.50%, 5/15/23

     EUR       226       187,081  

5.88%, 5/15/23 (e)

     USD       2,587       2,105,171  

6.13%, 4/15/25 (e)

       4,188       3,334,695  
      

 

 

 
                       49,302,677  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.9%

 

ATF Netherlands BV, 2.13%, 3/13/23

     EUR       300       322,568  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.25%, 9/01/24 (e)

     USD       1,269       1,255,041  

iStar, Inc.:

      

4.00%, 11/01/17

       685       687,569  

5.00%, 7/01/19

       480       488,400  

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP/MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc. (e):

      

5.63%, 5/01/24

       6,392       6,759,540  

4.50%, 9/01/26

       2,305       2,241,613  

NH Hotel Group SA, 3.75%, 10/01/23

     EUR       225       249,885  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/21 (e)

     USD       1,695       1,760,681  
      

 

 

 
                       13,765,297  

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.9%

 

Annington Finance No 5 PLC, (13.00% Cash), 13.00%, 1/15/23 (g)

     GBP       360       514,836  

Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC (j):

      

3.00%, 5/05/20

     EUR       300       418,759  

1.50%, 1/18/21

       100       109,425  

Punch Taverns Finance B Ltd., Series A6, 5.94%, 9/30/22

     GBP       527       677,984  

Punch Taverns Finance PLC, Series M3, 5.86%, 10/15/27 (d)

       622       771,035  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Real Estate Management & Development (continued)

 

Realogy Group LLC/Realogy Co-Issuer Corp. (e):

      

4.50%, 4/15/19

     USD       806     $ 834,210  

5.25%, 12/01/21

       2,405       2,501,200  

4.88%, 6/01/23

       5,876       5,787,860  

Rialto Holdings LLC/Rialto Corp., 7.00%, 12/01/18 (e)

       1,065       1,083,638  

Woodside Homes Co. LLC/Woodside Homes Finance, Inc., 6.75%, 12/15/21 (e)

       1,195       1,251,762  
      

 

 

 
                       13,950,709  

Road & Rail — 0.9%

 

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc.:

      

5.13%, 6/01/22 (e)

       1,055       1,035,219  

5.50%, 4/01/23

       45       45,000  

6.38%, 4/01/24 (e)

       1,105       1,122,956  

5.25%, 3/15/25 (e)

       1,810       1,733,075  

Avis Budget Finance PLC, 4.13%, 11/15/24

     EUR       350       368,639  

EC Finance PLC, 5.13%, 7/15/21

       675       741,017  

Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., 6.75%, 5/01/19 (e)

     USD       2,037       2,093,017  

Herc Rentals, Inc. (e):

      

7.50%, 6/01/22

       853       921,240  

7.75%, 6/01/24

       83       91,300  

Hertz Corp.:

      

5.88%, 10/15/20

       1,355       1,321,125  

7.38%, 1/15/21

       953       953,000  

6.25%, 10/15/22

       2,221       2,121,055  

Hertz Holdings Netherlands BV, 4.13%, 10/15/21

     EUR       425       453,442  

Loxam SAS, 3.50%, 5/03/23

       150       156,885  

Watco Cos. LLC/Watco Finance Corp., 6.38%, 4/01/23 (e)

     USD       1,093       1,144,918  
      

 

 

 
                       14,301,888  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.2%

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.:

      

7.50%, 8/15/22

       422       472,640  

7.00%, 7/01/24

       409       436,738  

Micron Technology, Inc.:

      

5.25%, 8/01/23 (e)

       1,989       2,006,404  

5.50%, 2/01/25

       220       227,150  

5.63%, 1/15/26 (e)

       851       874,403  

Series G, 3.00%, 11/15/43 (j)

       1,428       1,432,462  

Microsemi Corp., 9.13%, 4/15/23 (e)

       257       296,193  

NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC (e):

      

4.13%, 6/15/20

       2,409       2,505,794  

4.13%, 6/01/21

       1,448       1,503,169  

4.63%, 6/15/22

       1,319       1,401,437  

3.88%, 9/01/22

       1,422       1,455,772  

5.75%, 3/15/23

       1,070       1,128,850  

4.63%, 6/01/23

       1,145       1,219,425  

Sensata Technologies BV, 5.00%, 10/01/25 (e)

       3,923       3,981,845  
      

 

 

 
                       18,942,282  

Software — 3.7%

 

BMC Software Finance, Inc., 8.13%, 7/15/21 (e)

       6,672       6,772,080  

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp., 5.50%, 12/01/24

       4,917       5,162,850  

Ensemble S Merger Sub, Inc., 9.00%, 9/30/23 (e)

       1,553       1,642,298  

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc/Greeneden Lux 3 Sarl/Greeneden US Ho, 10.00%, 11/30/24 (e)

       1,055       1,147,313  

Inception Merger Sub, Inc./Rackspace Hosting, Inc., 8.63%, 11/15/24 (e)

       3,971       4,184,441  

Infinity Acquisition LLC/Infinity Acquisition Finance Corp., 7.25%, 8/01/22 (e)

       244       215,025  
Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Software (continued)

 

Infor Software Parent LLC/Infor Software Parent, Inc., (7.13% Cash or 7.88% PIK), 7.13%, 5/01/21 (e)(g)

     USD       3,521     $ 3,617,827  

Infor US, Inc., 6.50%, 5/15/22

       7,829       8,142,160  

Informatica LLC, 7.13%, 7/15/23 (e)

       946       913,836  

JDA Escrow LLC/JDA Bond Finance, Inc., 7.38%, 10/15/24 (e)

       1,465       1,538,250  

Nuance Communications, Inc. (e):

      

5.38%, 8/15/20

       356       362,935  

6.00%, 7/01/24

       1,600       1,654,000  

5.63%, 12/15/26

       903       922,189  

PTC, Inc., 6.00%, 5/15/24

       722       770,735  

Solera LLC/Solera Finance, Inc., 10.50%, 3/01/24 (e)

       7,107       8,101,980  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., 5.88%, 7/15/23

       4,047       4,279,702  

TIBCO Software, Inc., 11.38%, 12/01/21 (e)

       4,736       5,150,400  

Veritas US, Inc./Veritas Bermuda Ltd.:

      

7.50%, 2/01/23

     EUR       300       335,300  

7.50%, 2/01/23 (e)

     USD       500       530,000  

10.50%, 2/01/24 (e)

       873       942,840  
      

 

 

 
                       56,386,161  

Specialty Retail — 1.0%

 

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 6.00%, 12/15/24

       2,413       2,509,520  

JC Penney Corp., Inc.:

      

8.13%, 10/01/19

       117       124,605  

6.38%, 10/15/36

       874       668,610  

7.40%, 4/01/37

       874       707,940  

L Brands, Inc.:

      

8.50%, 6/15/19

       3,925       4,381,281  

6.88%, 11/01/35

       1,843       1,771,584  

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.:

      

5.75%, 10/01/22

       2,181       2,262,787  

5.38%, 12/01/24

       1,192       1,209,880  

5.50%, 5/15/26

       1,358       1,348,766  

THOM Europe SAS, 7.38%, 7/15/19

     EUR       100       110,707  
      

 

 

 
                       15,095,680  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.9%

 

Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp. (e):

      

4.42%, 6/15/21

     USD       1,565       1,641,131  

7.13%, 6/15/24

       4,522       4,996,430  

6.02%, 6/15/26

       2,940       3,232,750  

8.35%, 7/15/46

       945       1,232,322  

Western Digital Corp.:

      

7.38%, 4/01/23 (e)

       1,339       1,469,553  

10.50%, 4/01/24

       1,493       1,746,810  
      

 

 

 
                       14,318,996  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.1%

 

BiSoho SAS, 5.88%, 5/01/23

     EUR       400       452,364  

Levi Strauss & Co., 3.38%, 3/15/27

       225       242,870  

Springs Industries, Inc., 6.25%, 6/01/21

     USD       274       282,905  
      

 

 

 
                       978,139  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.1%

 

Amigo Luxembourg SA, 7.63%, 1/15/24

     GBP       275       348,404  

Jerrold Finco PLC:

      

6.25%, 9/15/21

       225       288,265  

6.13%, 1/15/24

       225       276,399  

MGIC Investment Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/23

     USD       1,117       1,181,228  
      

 

 

 
                       2,094,296  

Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.0%

      

Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.63%, 10/01/24 (e)

             278       294,680  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
48    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017   


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Corporate Bonds          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Transportation Infrastructure — 0.0%

      

CMA CGM SA, 7.75%, 1/15/21

     EUR       100     $ 103,558  

WFS Global Holding SAS, 9.50%, 7/15/22

       365       406,015  
      

 

 

 
                       509,573  

Utilities — 0.0%

 

ContourGlobal Power Holdings SA:

      

5.13%, 6/15/21

       175       196,259  

Series FEB, 5.13%, 6/15/21

       125       140,185  
      

 

 

 
                       336,444  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 5.6%

 

Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc./CSL Capital LLC:

      

6.00%, 4/15/23 (e)

     USD       837       878,850  

8.25%, 10/15/23

       4,380       4,746,825  

7.13%, 12/15/24 (e)

       2,239       2,306,170  

Digicel Group Ltd., 7.13%, 4/01/22 (e)

       2,085       1,689,413  

Digicel Ltd., 6.00%, 4/15/21 (e)

       5,407       4,997,906  

GEO Group, Inc.:

      

5.88%, 1/15/22

       350       364,438  

5.13%, 4/01/23

       300       300,750  

5.88%, 10/15/24

       2,030       2,090,900  

6.00%, 4/15/26

       530       551,730  

Matterhorn Telecom SA, 3.88%, 5/01/22

     EUR       635       697,946  

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc., 6.63%, 2/15/25 (e)

     USD       1,857       1,863,964  

Sprint Capital Corp.:

      

6.90%, 5/01/19

       640       681,805  

6.88%, 11/15/28

       9,002       9,598,382  

8.75%, 3/15/32

       408       489,600  

Sprint Communications, Inc.:

      

9.00%, 11/15/18 (e)

       17,517       19,159,219  

7.00%, 3/01/20 (e)

       673       735,252  

7.00%, 8/15/20

       597       644,014  

Sprint Corp.:

      

7.25%, 9/15/21

       922       1,004,980  

7.88%, 9/15/23

       3,897       4,335,412  

7.13%, 6/15/24

       13,385       14,451,651  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.:

      

6.63%, 4/28/21

       2,180       2,267,636  

6.13%, 1/15/22

       367       388,103  

6.73%, 4/28/22

       1,227       1,276,080  

6.00%, 3/01/23

       2,599       2,748,442  

6.50%, 1/15/24

       2,638       2,834,531  

6.38%, 3/01/25

       994       1,068,530  

6.50%, 1/15/26

       3,558       3,909,352  

Wind Acquisition Finance SA, 4.00%, 7/15/20

     EUR       824       889,531  
      

 

 

 
                       86,971,412  

Total Corporate Bonds — 110.2%

 

            1,699,613,635  
      
   
Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)                      

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.3%

      

Avolon TLB Borrower 1 (Luxembourg) Sarl, Term Loan B2, 3.50%, 1/13/22

     USD       2,287       2,326,565  

CEVA Group PLC, Synthetic LOC, 6.50%, 3/19/21

       916       796,643  

CEVA Intercompany BV, Dutch Term Loan, 6.54%, 3/19/21

       943       820,674  

CEVA Logistics Canada ULC, Canadian Term Loan, 6.54%, 3/19/21

       143       124,621  

CEVA Logistics US Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 6.54%, 3/19/21

       1,343       1,168,523  
      

 

 

 
                       5,237,026  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Airlines — 0.4%

 

Delta Air Lines, Inc., 2018 Term Loan B1, 3.27%, 10/18/18

     USD       2,295     $ 2,307,443  

Northwest Airlines, Inc., Term Loan:

      

3.08%, 3/10/17

       886       885,579  

2.46%, 9/10/18

       3,247       3,203,494  
      

 

 

 
                       6,396,516  

Auto Components — 0.2%

 

Gates Global LLC, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 7/06/21

             3,640       3,640,695  

Building Products — 0.1%

      

Wilsonart LLC, 2016 Term Loan, 4.50%, 12/19/23

             1,437       1,445,608  

Chemicals — 0.1%

      

Atotech BV, 2017 Term Loan B1, 4.00%, 1/31/24

       828       836,280  

Axalta Coating Systems US Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B1, 3.50%, 2/01/23

       169       170,930  

Chemours Co., Term Loan B, 3.79%, 5/12/22

       121       122,279  

MacDermid, Inc., Term Loan B5, 4.50%, 6/07/20

       674       681,774  
      

 

 

 
                       1,811,263  

Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.2%

 

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.76% - 4.79%, 11/26/20

             3,731       3,731,447  

Containers & Packaging — 0.2%

      

Flex Acquisition Company, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.25%, 12/29/23

             3,263       3,285,025  

Diversified Consumer Services — 0.3%

      

Gol LuxCo S.A., 1st Lien Term Loan, 6.50%, 8/31/20

             3,885       3,977,269  

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.8%

 

Consolidated Communications, Inc., Term Loan B2, 4.00%, 10/05/23

       2,185       2,197,476  

Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.25% - 5.29%, 6/06/19

       1,399       1,399,272  

Virgin Media Investment Holdings Ltd., Term Loan I, 3.52%, 1/31/25

       3,886       3,901,117  

Zayo Group LLC:

      

2017 Term Loan B2, 3.50%, 1/19/24

       3,996       4,033,403  
      

 

 

 
                       11,531,268  

Electric Utilities — 0.5%

 

Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC, 2016 DIP Term Loan, 4.30%, 6/30/17

       1,443       1,446,607  

TEX Operations Co. LLC:

      

Exit Term Loan B, 3.53%, 8/04/23

       3,335       3,350,194  

Exit Term Loan C, 3.53%, 8/04/23

       686       688,607  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 2016 Term Loan B2, 4.02%, 12/14/23

       2,079       2,091,017  
      

 

 

 
                       7,576,425  

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.2%

 

Weatherford International Ltd., Term Loan, 3.09%, 7/13/20

             2,249       2,198,740  

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.2%

      

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.:

      

2017 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.75%, 2/03/24

       1,369       1,357,884  

2017 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.50%, 2/03/25

       934       932,636  
      

 

 

 
                       2,290,520  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.4%

 

Alere, Inc., 2015 Term Loan B, 4.25%, 6/18/22

       1,611       1,613,823  

DJO Finance LLC, 2015 Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/08/20

       1,895       1,858,999  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017    49


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued)

 

Immucor, Inc., Refinancing Term Loan B2, 5.00%, 8/17/18

     USD       2,185     $ 2,156,331  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, Term Loan B, 3.75%, 9/24/24

       765       767,869  
      

 

 

 
                       6,397,022  

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.7%

 

Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 4/28/22

       1,645       1,647,006  

Community Health Systems, Inc.:

      

Term Loan G, 3.75%, 12/31/19

       608       602,801  

Term Loan H, 4.00%, 1/27/21

       843       827,815  

inVentiv Health, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B, 4.80%, 11/09/23

       2,254       2,267,727  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 2016 Term Loan B, 5.00%, 6/07/23

       1,037       1,052,693  

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.75%, 11/03/20

       947       952,147  

Team Health, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 3.75%, 2/06/24

       2,334       2,326,718  

Vizient, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B, 5.00%, 2/13/23

       668       677,074  
      

 

 

 
                       10,353,981  

Health Care Technology — 0.1%

 

Change Healthcare Holdings, Inc., 2017 Term Loan B, 3.80%, 2/08/24

             1,724       1,731,189  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.8%

      

Amaya Holdings BV:

      

1st Lien Term Loan, 5.00%, 8/01/21

       4,850       4,853,300  

2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.00%, 8/01/22

       248       248,607  

Bronco Midstream Funding LLC, Term Loan B, 5.06%, 8/15/20

       5,185       5,210,790  

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Term Loan B7 (Non RSA), 4.00%, 3/01/22

       3,447       4,139,081  

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC, Term Loan B, 7.00%, 10/11/20

       13,218       13,328,254  

Four Seasons Holdings, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.00%, 11/30/23

       275       278,732  
      

 

 

 
                       28,058,764  

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.3%

 

Cortes NP Acquisition Corp., Term Loan B, 6.00% - 6.03%, 11/30/23

             4,617       4,649,939  

Insurance — 0.1%

      

Alliant Holdings I, Inc., 2015 Term Loan B, 4.50%, 8/12/22

       715       720,743  

AssuredPartners, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B, 5.25%, 10/21/22

       1,220       1,232,428  
      

 

 

 
                       1,953,171  

IT Services — 0.1%

 

TKC Holdings, Inc., 2017 Term Loan, 4.75%, 2/01/23

             1,572       1,583,790  

Machinery — 0.3%

      

Signode Industrial Group US, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 5/01/21

       959       962,529  

Silver II US Holdings LLC, Term Loan, 4.00%, 12/13/19

       3,353       3,196,560  
      

 

 

 
                       4,159,089  

Media — 1.0%

 

iHeartCommunications, Inc., Term Loan D, 7.53%, 1/30/19

       6,888       5,977,400  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Term Loan B2, 3.75%, 6/30/19

       8,606       8,547,644  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Media (continued)

 

Ziggo Secured Finance Partnership, Term Loan E, 2.27%, 4/23/25

     USD       1,507     $ 1,511,310  
      

 

 

 
                       16,036,354  

Metals & Mining — 0.1%

 

FMG Resources August 2006 Property Ltd., Term Loan B, 3.75%, 6/30/19

             1,248       1,254,984  

Multiline Retail — 0.1%

      

Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., 2020 Term Loan, 4.25%, 10/25/20

             1,434       1,153,555  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.9%

      

California Resources Corp.:

      

Second Out Term Loan, 11.38%, 12/31/21

       3,580       4,033,479  

Term Loan A, 3.78%, 10/01/19

       3,790       3,645,131  

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Term Loan, 8.55%, 8/23/21

       10,287       11,109,445  

CITGO Holding, Inc., 2015 Term Loan B, 9.50%, 5/12/18

       2,503       2,542,460  

Energy Transfer Equity LP, 2017 Term Loan B, 3.53%, 2/02/24

       1,762       1,766,193  

Peabody Energy Corp., Exit Term Loan, 5.54%, 1/30/22

       1,456       1,466,308  

Ultra Resources, Inc., Revolver, 0.00%, 4/06/17 (a)(h)

       4,600       4,697,750  
      

 

 

 
                       29,260,766  

Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%

 

DPx Holdings BV, 2014 Incremental Term Loan, 4.25%, 3/11/21

       1,472       1,477,853  

Jaguar Holding Co. II, 2015 Term Loan B, 4.25%, 8/18/22

       3,552       3,569,980  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.:

      

Series A3 Tranche A, 4.54%, 10/20/18

       353       352,995  

Series C2 Term Loan B, 5.28%, 12/11/19

       677       680,453  

Series D2 Term Loan B, 5.03%, 2/13/19

       124       124,808  

Series E Term Loan B, 5.27%, 8/05/20

       1,515       1,523,520  

Series F1 Term Loan B, 5.53%, 4/01/22

       9       9,258  
      

 

 

 
                       7,738,867  

Professional Services — 0.1%

 

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc., 2014 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.25%, 7/23/21

       1,662       1,653,441  

Information Resources, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.25%, 1/18/24

       508       514,035  
      

 

 

 
                       2,167,476  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.0%

 

Microsemi Corp., 2015 Term Loan B, 3.03%, 1/15/23

             289       291,064  

Software — 1.5%

      

BMC Software Finance, Inc., Term Loan, 5.00%, 9/10/20

       5,171       5,197,261  

Infor (US), Inc., Term Loan B6, 3.75%, 2/01/22

       1,970       1,971,795  

Kronos, Inc.:

      

1st Lien Term Loan,
5.00% - 5.03%, 11/01/23

       3,719       3,761,211  

2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.28%, 11/01/24

       3,635       3,755,202  

Optiv Security, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.25%, 2/01/24

       1,419       1,427,429  

RP Crown Parent LLC, 2016 Term Loan B, 4.50%, 10/12/23

       1,163       1,172,816  

Tibco Software Inc., 2017 Term Loan B, 5.50%, 12/04/20

       3,311       3,351,206  

Veritas US Inc.:

      

Term Loan B1, 6.63%, 1/27/23

       2,011       2,005,349  

USD Last Out Term Loan B2, 8.63%, 1/29/23

       125       123,437  
      

 

 

 
                       22,765,706  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Specialty Retail — 0.0%

 

Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc., 2016 Term Loan, 4.75%, 8/16/23

     USD       267     $ 267,456  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.0%

 

Oberthur Technologies SA, 2016 Term Loan B1, 4.70%, 12/15/23

             258       260,752  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4%

 

Ascend Performance Materials LLC, Term Loan B, 6.50%, 8/12/22

             5,321       5,358,097  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.0%

 

Ligado Networks LLC, 2015 2nd Lien Term Loan, 13.50%, 12/07/20 (a)(h)

       37,045       29,126,247  

Radiate Holdco LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, 3.78%, 2/01/24

       1,851       1,864,623  
      

 

 

 
                       30,990,870  
Total Floating Rate Loan Interests — 14.9%       229,554,694  
      
                          
Investment Companies — 0.1%           Shares         

United States — 0.1%

      

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

             25,675       972,055  
      
                          
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities          

Par  

(000)

        

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%

 

GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-NRF, Series 2015-NRF, Class FFX, 3.38%, 12/15/34 (d)(e)

     USD       1,925       1,874,969  
      
                          
Other Interests (m)           Beneficial
Interest
(000)
        

United States — 0.0%

      

Lear Corp. Escrow

             1,250       13  
      
                          
Preferred Securities          

Par  

(000)

        
Capital Trusts               

Banks — 1.4%

      

Allied Irish Banks PLC, 7.38% (d)(l)

     USD       410       451,185  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (d)(l):

      

7.00%

       400       415,289  

8.88%

       200       232,600  

Banco Popular Espanol SA, 8.25% (d)(l)

       600       550,623  

Banco Santander SA, 6.25% (d)(l)

       700       731,386  

Bank of Ireland, 7.38% (d)(l)

       250       282,947  

BNP Paribas SA, 7.20%

       100       107,875  

Citigroup, Inc. (d)(l):

      

5.95%

       1,405       1,477,835  

Series O, 5.88%

       2,405       2,483,162  

Series P, 5.95%

       1,452       1,513,710  

Series Q, 5.95%

       1,165       1,217,408  

Series R, 6.13%

       615       650,399  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, (d)(l)

      

5.50%

       200       217,262  

6.63%

       200       228,724  
Capital Trusts          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Banks (continued)

    

Danske Bank A/S, 5.75% (d)(l)

     USD       200     $ 224,329  

DNB Bank ASA, 6.50% (d)(l)

       400       420,000  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (d)(l):

      

7.00%

       375       398,268  

7.70% (e)

       200       189,750  

7.75%

       250       270,422  

National Westminster Bank PLC, Series C, 1.19% (d)(l)

       100       81,500  

RZB Finance Jersey IV Ltd., 1.62% (d)(l)

       300       302,492  

Swedbank Hypotek AB, 6.00% (d)(l)

       200       206,300  

U.S. Bancorp, Series J, 5.30% (d)(l)

       3,084       3,137,970  

Wells Fargo & Co. (d)(l):

      

Series S, 5.90%

       3,460       3,658,950  

Series U, 5.88%

       1,375       1,485,000  
      

 

 

 
                       20,935,386  

Capital Markets — 0.7%

      

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Series L, 5.70% (d)(l)

       5,218       5,374,540  

Morgan Stanley (d)(l):

      

Series H, 5.45%

       3,309       3,394,346  

Series J, 5.55%

       440       457,600  

UBS Group AG (d)(l):

      

5.75%

       800       925,915  

7.00%

       425       457,415  
      

 

 

 
                       10,609,816  

Chemicals — 0.0%

      

Lanxess AG, 4.50%, 12/06/76 (d)

       225       256,242  

Solvay Finance SA, 5.12% (d)(l)

       310       360,148  
      

 

 

 
                       616,390  

Diversified Financial Services — 1.9%

      

Bank of America Corp. (d)(l):

      

Series AA, 6.10%

       3,011       3,212,361  

Series V, 5.13%

       2,205       2,229,806  

Series X, 6.25%

       2,874       3,075,467  

Series Z, 6.50%

       1,816       1,983,399  

Barclays PLC (d)(l):

      

7.88%

       325       340,941  

7.38%

       450       558,371  

Credit Agricole SA, 6.50% (d)(l)

       600       659,749  

HBOS Capital Funding LP, 6.85% (l)

       400       407,000  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., (d)(l):

      

6.75%

       5,324       5,896,330  

Series Q, 5.15%

       850       852,295  

Series U, 6.13%

       4,228       4,487,811  

Series V, 5.00%

       3,075       3,093,481  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 8.63% (d)(l)

       982       1,037,483  

Societe Generale SA, (d)(l):

      

7.38%

       200       264,301  

7.88% (e)

       300       303,750  

UniCredit SpA, 9.25% (d)(l)

       425       483,901  
      

 

 

 
                       28,886,446  

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.3%

      

Koninklijke KPN NV, 6.13% (d)(l)

       566       642,373  

Orange SA, 4.00% (d)(l):

      

4.00%

       600       669,011  

5.75%

       100       131,394  

Telefonica Europe BV (d)(l):

      

3.75%

       200       214,264  

4.20%

       1,500       1,666,568  

6.50%

       600       683,630  

6.75%

       200       266,758  
      

 

 

 
                       4,273,998  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Capital Trusts          

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Electric Utilities — 0.1%

      

Enel SpA (d):

      

6.50%, 1/10/74

     USD       689     $ 788,320  

7.75%, 9/10/75

       105       144,292  

Origin Energy Finance Ltd. (d):

      

4.00%, 6/16/71

       410       442,998  

7.88%, 9/16/74

       100       113,275  
      

 

 

 
                       1,488,885  

Insurance — 0.0%

      

Ethias SA, 5.00%, 1/14/26

             200       207,040  

Media — 0.0%

      

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc., 5.25% (e)(l)

             400       422,000  

Metals & Mining — 0.0%

      

BHP Billiton Finance, Ltd., 4.75%, 4/22/76 (d)

             300       353,281  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%

      

DCP Midstream LLC, 5.85%, 5/21/43 (d)(e)

       225       210,375  

Gas Natural Fenosa Finance BV, 3.38% (d)(l)

       1,200       1,231,361  

Repsol International Finance BV, 4.50%, 3/25/75 (d)

       489       524,688  

TOTAL SA, 3.88% (d)(l)

       625       704,964  
      

 

 

 
                       2,671,388  
Total Capital Trusts — 4.6%                      70,464,630  
      
                          
Preferred Stocks           Shares         

Capital Markets — 0.3%

      

Morgan Stanley, Series K, 5.85% (d)(l)

             171,786       4,440,668  

Diversified Financial Services — 0.0%

      

Concrete Investments II

             4,997       550,557  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.1%

      

Amaya, Inc. (j)

             19,851       16,586,839  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.0%

      

CF-B L2 (D) LLC, (Aquired 4/08/15, cost $629,122) (c)

             633,461       597,544  
Total Preferred Stocks — 1.4%                      22,175,608  

Trust Preferred — 0.4%

          Shares     Value  

Diversified Financial Services — 0.4%

      

GMAC Capital Trust I, Series 2, 6.82%, 2/15/40 (d)

             256,246     $ 6,571,218  
Total Preferred Securities — 6.4%                      99,211,456  
      
                          
Warrants                      

Metals & Mining — 0.0%

      

Peninsula Energy Ltd.:

      

(1 Share for 1 Warrant, Expires 12/31/17, Strike Price AUD 0.08)

       288,820       2  

(1 Share for 1 Warrant, Expires 12/31/18, Strike Price AUD 0.05)

       515,378       37,539  
      

 

 

 
                       37,541  

Software — 0.0%

      

HMH Holdings/EduMedia (Issued/exercisable 3/09/10, 19 Shares for 1 Warrant, Expires 6/22/19, Strike Price $42.27)

             6,494       1,688  

Transportation Infrastructure — 0.0%

      

Jack Cooper Enterprises, Inc., Class B
(Issued/exercisable 4/26/17, 1 Share for 1 Warrant, Expires 4/26/27, Strike Price $0.01)

             10,633       68,264  
Total Warrants — 0.0%                      107,493  
Total Long-Term Investments (Cost — $2,116,332,827) — 137.2%               2,114,462,043  
      
                          
Short-Term Securities                      

Money Market Fund

      

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, T-Fund, Institutional Class, 0.42% (n)(o)

             534,637       534,637  
Total Short-Term Securities (Cost — $534,637) — 0.0%       534,637  
Options Purchased
(Cost — $991,640) — 0.0%
      444,198  
Total Investments Before Options Written (Cost — $2,117,859,104) — 137.2%       2,115,440,878  
Options Written
(Premiums Received — $103,169) — (0.0)%
      (78,960

Total Investments, Net of Options Written (Cost — $2,117,755,935) — 137.2%

 

      2,115,361,918  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (37.2)%

 

    (573,555,545
      

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $ 1,541,806,373  
      

 

 

 
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   Non-income producing security.

 

(b)   All or a portion of security is held by a wholly owned subsidiary. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details on the wholly owned subsidiary.

 

(c)   Restricted security as to resale, excluding 144A securities. As of period end, the Trust held restricted securities with a current value of $609,719 and an original cost of $816,585, which was 0.04% of its net assets.

 

(d)   Variable rate security. Rate as of period end.

 

(e)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(f)   When-issued security.

 

(g)   Payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional par/shares and/or in cash. Rates shown are the current rate and possible payment rates.

 

(h)   Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default.

 

(i)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(j)   Convertible security.

 

(k)   Step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate as of period end.

 

(l)   Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

 

(m)   Other interests represent beneficial interests in liquidation trusts and other reorganization or private entities.

 

(n)   During the six months ended February 28, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares Held
at August 31,
2016
     Shares
Purchased
     Shares
Sold
     Shares Held
at February 28,
2017
    Value at
February 28,
2017
     Income     

Net

Realized
Gain1

     Change in
Unrealized
Depreciation
        

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, T-Fund, Institutional Class

            534,637 2              534,637     $ 534,637      $ 3,649      $ 5           

iShares iBoxx USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

     152,000        279,142        (431,142                   172,128        32,072      $ (129,580        

Total

 

  $ 534,637      $ 175,777      $ 32,077      $ (129,580  
             

 

 

 

1    Includes net capital gain distributions.

     

            

2    Represents net shares purchased.

     

            

 

(o)   Current yield as of period end.

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

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

 

Futures Contracts                    
Contracts
Short
       Issue   Expiration   Notional Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
        
  (5      5-Year U.S. Treasury Note   June 2017     USD       588,516     $ 814    
  (20      Euro BOBL   June 2017     USD       2,810,799       (19  
  (15      Euro Bund Future   June 2017     USD       2,587,212       (1,124  
  (61      Russell 2000 E-Mini Index   March 2017     USD       4,224,250       (93,852        
 

Total

    $ (94,181  
            

 

 

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts        
Currency
Purchased
    Currency
Sold
    Counterparty   Settlement
Date
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
        
EUR     400,000       USD       430,186     Goldman Sachs International     3/06/17     $ (6,367  
EUR     614,000       USD       662,016     Royal Bank of Canada     3/06/17       (11,454  
GBP     1,000,000       USD       1,246,555     Australia and New Zealand Bank Group     3/06/17       (5,630  
GBP     200,000       USD       249,736     Australia and New Zealand Bank Group     3/06/17       (1,551  
GBP     600,000       USD       748,985     Commonwealth Bank of Australia     3/06/17       (4,430  
GBP     1,500,000       USD       1,875,198     Northern Trust Co.     3/06/17       (13,811  
USD     1,214,853       AUD       1,605,000     National Australia Bank Ltd.     3/06/17       (15,581  
USD     18,126,923       CAD       23,625,000     National Australia Bank Ltd.     3/06/17       339,214    
USD     5,291       EUR       5,000     Australia and New Zealand Bank Group     3/06/17       (6  
USD     20,147       EUR       19,000     Australia and New Zealand Bank Group     3/06/17       15    
USD     795,730       EUR       750,000     Goldman Sachs International     3/06/17       1,069    
USD     104,944       EUR       99,000     Goldman Sachs International     3/06/17       49    
USD     380,941       EUR       360,000     Goldman Sachs International     3/06/17       (496  
USD     77,093,561       EUR       71,621,000     Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     3/06/17       1,207,672    
USD     924,369       EUR       875,000     Northern Trust Co.     3/06/17       (2,735  
USD     16,747,671       GBP       13,405,000     Barclays Bank PLC     3/06/17       113,077    
USD     1,916,160       GBP       1,529,000     Citibank N.A.     3/06/17       18,786    
USD     1,230,073       AUD       1,605,000     Citibank N.A.     4/05/17       487    
USD     17,859,597       CAD       23,625,000     Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     4/05/17       68,032    
USD     77,590,656       EUR       73,086,000     Bank of America N.A.     4/05/17       40,282    
USD     3,091,533       EUR       2,905,000     Royal Bank of Scotland PLC     4/05/17       9,084    
USD     14,286,066       GBP       11,489,000     Barclays Bank PLC     4/05/17       17,379          
Total             $ 1,753,085    
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

 

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased        
Description   Put/
Call
    Expiration
Date
    Strike
Price
    Contracts     Value         

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

    Put       4/21/17       USD       230.00       940     $ 195,050          

 

OTC Interest Rate Swaptions Purchased        
Description   Counterparty     Put/
Call
    Exercise
Rate
    Pay/
Receive
Exercise Rate
    Floating Rate
Index
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value         

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Citibank N.A.       Put       2.60     Pay       3-Month LIBOR       4/26/17       USD       25,310     $ 97,689    

10-Year Interest Rate Swap

    Citibank N.A.       Put       2.75     Pay       3-Month LIBOR       6/26/17       USD       25,310       151,459          

Total

                  $ 249,148    
                 

 

 

 

 

OTC Options Purchased  
Description   Put/
Call
  Counterparty   Expiration
Date
    Strike
Price
    Contract     Value  

Marsico Parent Superholdco LLC

  Call   Goldman Sachs & Co.     12/14/19     USD     942.86       39        

 

Exchange-Traded Options Written                        
Description   Put/
Call
  Expiration
Date
    Strike
Price
    Contracts     Value  

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

  Put     4/21/17     USD     220.00       940     $ (78,960

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection        
Issuer/Index   Receive
Fixed Rate
  Expiration
Date
    Credit
Rating1
  Notional
Amount
(000)2
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
        

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

  5.00%     12/20/21     CCC     USD       425     $ (4,831  

Markit CDX North America High Yield Index, Series 27, Version 2

  5.00%     12/20/21     B+     USD       113,512       3,839,224          

Total

 

  $ 3,834,393    
               

 

 

 

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection  
Issuer/Index   Receive
Fixed
Rate
    Counterparty   Expiration
Date
    Credit
Rating1
  Notional
Amount
(000)2
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
 

CCO Holdings LLC

    8.00   Deutsche Bank AG     9/20/17     NR     USD       8,180     $ 485,805           $ 485,805  

UniCredit SpA

    1.00   Barclays Bank PLC     12/20/21     BBB-     EUR       100       (3,510   $ (5,622     2,112  

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

    5.00   Goldman Sachs International     12/20/21     B+     EUR       170       12,764       9,818       2,946  

Total

 

  $ 495,059     $ 4,196     $ 490,863  
             

 

 

 

1    Using Standard & Poor’s (“S&P’s”) rating of the issuer or the underlying securities of the index, as applicable.

     

2   The maximum potential amount the Trust may pay should a negative credit event take place as defined under the terms of the agreement.

    

 

OTC Total Return Swaps  
Reference Entity   Fixed Rate/
Floating Rate
  Counterparty   Effective
Date
  Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value     Premiums
Received
    Unrealized
Appreciation
 

iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index

  3-Month LIBOR   Goldman Sachs International   N/A     3/20/17       USD       13,000     $ 756,925           $ 756,925  

iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index

  3-Month LIBOR   Goldman Sachs International   N/A     6/20/17       USD       1,800       92,232             92,232  

iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index

  3-Month LIBOR   Citibank N.A.   N/A     6/20/17       USD       2,000       87,640             87,640  

iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index

  3-Month LIBOR   Goldman Sachs International   N/A     6/20/17       USD       5,800       61,563     $ (8,195     69,758  

iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index

  3-Month LIBOR   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   N/A     9/20/17       USD       2,700       24,933       (3,740     28,673  

Morgan Stanley Energy Long Basket Index

  FED Funds Effective
Rate plus 0.25%
  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
  N/A     12/29/17       USD       29                    

Total

    $ 1,023,293     $ (11,935   $ 1,035,228  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

 

Transactions in Options Written for the Period Ended February 28, 2017

 

    Puts  
     Contracts    

Notional

(000)

    Premiums
Received
        

Outstanding options, beginning of period

        $ 10,000     $ 19,000    

Options written

    6,044             574,078    

Options exercised

                   

Options expired

          (10,000     (19,000  

Options closed

    (5,104           (470,909  
 

 

 

 

Outstanding options, end of period

    940           $ 103,169    
 

 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total         

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized appreciation1                           $ 814           $ 814    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts                     $ 1,815,146                   1,815,146    

Options purchased

   Investments at value — unaffiliated2               $ 195,050             249,148             444,198    

Swaps — centrally cleared

   Net unrealized appreciation1         $ 3,839,224                               3,839,224    

Swaps — OTC

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums paid           500,681                   1,035,228             1,535,909    
    

 

 

 

Total

           $ 4,339,905     $ 195,050     $ 1,815,146     $ 1,285,190           $ 7,635,291    
    

 

 

 
                  
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments                                                        

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized depreciation1               $ 93,852           $ 1,143           $ 94,995    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts                     $ 62,061                   62,061    

Options written

   Options written at value                 78,960                         78,960    

Swaps — centrally cleared

   Net unrealized depreciation1         $ 4,831                               4,831    

Swaps — OTC

   Unrealized depreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums received           5,622                   11,935             17,557    
    

 

 

 

Total

           $ 10,453     $ 172,812     $ 62,061     $ 13,078           $ 258,404    
    

 

 

 

1    Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, as reported in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

     

 

2    Includes options purchased at value as reported in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

     

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2017, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations was as follows:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
   

Interest

Rate
Contracts

    Other
Contracts
    Total         

Futures contracts

              $ (3,983,948         $ (79,268         $ (4,063,216  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                    $ (2,045,808                 (2,045,808  

Options purchased1

                (1,345,642           1,406,631             60,989    

Options written

                422,268             19,000             441,268    

Swaps

        $ 2,190,991       227,611             1,555,796             3,974,398    
 

 

 

 

Total

        $ 2,190,991     $ (4,679,711   $ (2,045,808   $ 2,902,159           $ (1,632,369  
 

 

 

 
               
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                        

Futures contracts

              $ 1,258,810           $ (329         $ 1,258,481    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                    $ 1,859,320                   1,859,320    

Options purchased2

                (64,318           (452,861           (517,179  

Options written

                24,209             3,041             27,250    

Swaps

        $ 3,595,831       (215,712           (564,523           2,815,596    
 

 

 

 

Total

        $ 3,595,831     $ 1,002,989     $ 1,859,320     $ (1,014,672         $ 5,443,468    
 

 

 

 

1    Options purchased are included in net realized gain (loss) from investments.

     

2    Options purchased are included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments.

     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:  

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 18,887,419  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:  

Average amounts purchased — in USD

  $ 232,807,868  

Average amounts sold — in USD

  $ 6,349,214  
Options:  

Average value of option contracts purchased

  $ 344,712  

Average value of option contracts written

  $ 146,913  

Average value of options swaption contracts purchased

  $ 63,285,000  

Average value of options swaption contracts written

  $ 10,000,000 1 
Credit default swaps:  

Average notional value — buy protection

  $ 5,674,920 1 

Average notional value — sell protection

  $ 108,988,200  
Total return swaps:  

Average notional value

  $ 33,919,697  

1   Actual amounts for the period are shown due to limited outstanding derivative financial instruments as of each quarter.

    

For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments — Offsetting as of Period End

The Trust’s derivative assets and liabilities (by type) were as follows:

 

     Assets     Liabilities  

Futures contracts

  $ 66,506        

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,815,146     $ 62,061  

Options

    444,198 1      78,960  

Swaps — Centrally cleared

    46,823        

Swaps — OTC2

    1,535,909       17,557  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  $ 3,908,582     $ 158,578  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)

    (308,379     (78,960
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA

  $ 3,600,203     $ 79,618  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

1    Includes options purchased at value which is included in Investments at value — unaffiliated in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and reported in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

     

2    Includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/received in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

     

The following table presents the Trust’s derivative assets (and liabilities) by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a MNA and net of the related collateral received by the Trust:

 

Counterparty   Derivative Assets
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
    Derivatives Available
for Offset1
    Non-cash
Collateral
Received
  Cash
Collateral
Received2
    Net Amount of
Derivative Assets3,5
        

Australia and New Zealand Bank Group

  $ 15     $ (15                

Bank of America N.A.

    40,282                   $ 40,282    

Barclays Bank PLC

    132,568       (5,622             126,946    

Citibank N.A.

    356,061             $ (350,000     6,061    

Deutsche Bank AG

    485,805               (485,805        

Goldman Sachs International

    932,797       (15,058       (917,739        

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

    28,673       (3,740       (24,933        

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

    1,275,704                     1,275,704    

National Austrailia Bank Ltd.

    339,214       (15,581             323,633    

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

    9,084                     9,084    
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,600,203     $ (40,016     $ (1,778,477   $ 1,781,710    
 

 

 

 
           

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Counterparty   Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
    Derivatives Available
for Offset1
    Non-cash
Collateral
Pledged
  Cash
Collateral
Pledged
  Net Amount of
Derivative Liabilities4,5
        

Australia and New Zealand Bank Group

  $ 7,187     $ (15       $ 7,172    

Barclays Bank PLC

    5,622       (5,622            

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    4,430                 4,430    

Goldman Sachs International

    15,058       (15,058            

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

    3,740       (3,740            

National Austrailia Bank Ltd.

    15,581       (15,581            

Northern Trust Co.

    16,546                 16,546    

Royal Bank of Canada

    11,454                 11,454    
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 79,618     $ (40,016       $ 39,602    
 

 

 

 

1        The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative asset and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.

         

2        Excess of collateral received from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

         

3        Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

         

4        Net amount represents the net amount payable due to counterparty in the event of default.

         

5        Net amount may also include forward foreign currency exchange contracts that are not required to be collateralized.

         

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:  

Long-Term Investments:

 

Common Stocks

  $ 15,104,159        $ 7,603,146        $ 5,693,095     $ 28,400,400  

Asset-Backed Securities

             47,720,703          7,006,625       54,727,328  

Corporate Bonds

             1,694,101,849          5,511,786       1,699,613,635  

Floating Rate Loan Interests

             222,898,943          6,655,751       229,554,694  

Investment Companies

    972,055                         972,055  

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

             1,874,969                1,874,969  

Other Interests

                      13       13  

Preferred Securities

    11,011,886          70,464,630          17,137,396       98,613,912  

Warrants

             37,541          69,952       107,493  

Short-Term Securities

    534,637                         534,637  

Options Purchased:

 

Equity contracts

    195,050                         195,050  

Interest rate contracts

             249,148                249,148  

Unfunded floating rate loan interests1

             6,020                6,020  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

  $ 27,817,787        $ 2,044,956,949        $ 42,074,618     $ 2,114,849,354  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments Valued at NAV2

 

    597,544  
             

 

 

 

Total

              $ 2,115,446,898  
             

 

 

 
             
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3     Total  
Derivative Financial Instruments3              

Assets:

             

Credit contracts

           $ 4,330,087              $ 4,330,087  

Foreign currency exchange contracts

             1,815,146                1,815,146  

Interest rate contracts

  $ 814          1,035,228                1,036,042  

Liabilities:

             

Credit contracts

             (4,831              (4,831

Equity contracts

    (172,812                       (172,812

Foreign currency exchange contracts

             (62,061              (62,061

Interest rate contracts

    (1,143                       (1,143
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ (173,141      $ 7,113,569              $ 6,940,428  
 

 

 

 

1    Unfunded floating rate loan interests are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the commitment.

     

2    As of February 28, 2017, certain of the Trust’s Investments were fair valued using net asset value (“NAV”) per share and have been excluded from the fair value hierarchy.

     

3    Derivative financial instruments are swaps, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, and options written. Swaps, futures contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and options written are shown at value.

     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, bank borrowings payable of $577,000,000 are categorized as Level 2 within the disclosure hierarchy.

During the six months ended February 28, 2017, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

A reconciliation of Level 3 Investments is presented when the Trust had a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:

 

     Common
Stocks
    Asset-Backed
Securities
    Corporate
Bonds
    Floating
Rate Loan
Interests
    Other
Interests
    Preferred
Securities
    Warrants     Total  

Assets:

               

Opening balance, as of August 31, 20161

  $ 1,725,910     $ 13,191,932     $ 5,853,024     $ 22,184,147     $ 13     $ 17,201,711     $ 13,361     $ 60,170,098  

Transfers into Level 3

                                               

Transfers out of Level 32

          (8,516,932           (16,467,970                 (130     (24,985,032

Accrued discounts/premiums

          466       1,774       47,661                         49,901  

Net realized gain (loss)

          25,342       (1,850,180     54,555                         (1,770,283

Net change in unrealized

appreciation (depreciation)3,4

    3,967,185       15,196       1,827,348       574             (64,315     56,721       5,802,709  

Purchases

          4,990,621             3,701,213                         8,691,834  

Sales

          (2,700,000     (320,180     (2,864,429                       (5,884,609

Closing Balance, as of February 28, 2017

  $ 5,693,095     $ 7,006,625     $ 5,511,786     $ 6,655,751     $ 13     $ 17,137,396     $ 69,952     $ 42,074,618  
 

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held at February 28, 20174

  $ 3,967,185     $ 40,538     $ (20,659   $ 574           $ (64,315   $ 56,721     $ 3,980,044  
 

 

 

 

1    The opening balance of preferred securities has been restated to exclude certain investments in the amount of $523,176 that were valued using NAV per share as no quoted market value is available and therefore have been excluded from the fair value hierarchy.

     

2    As of August 31, 2016, the Trust used significant unobservable inputs in determining the value of certain investments. As of February 28, 2017, the Trust used observable inputs in determining the value of the same investments. As a result, investments at beginning of period value were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy.

     

3    Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

     

4    Any difference between net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held at February 28, 2017 is generally due to investments no longer held or categorized as Level 3 at period end.

     

The Trust’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
58    SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    FEBRUARY 28, 2017   


Schedule of Investments February 28, 2017 (Unaudited)

  

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Asset-Backed Securities   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Asset-Backed Securities — 0.4%

    

Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust, Series 2005-OP2, Class M1, 1.21%, 10/25/35 (a)

   $ 1,875     $ 1,730,551  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 1997-20C, Class 1, 7.15%, 3/01/17

     6       5,789  
    

 

 

 
               1,736,340  

Interest Only Asset-Backed Securities — 0.1%

    

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2000-1, 1.00%, 3/15/21

     286       2,499  

Sterling Bank Trust, Series 2004-2, Class Note, 2.08%, 3/30/30 (b)

     1,654       111,132  

Sterling Coofs Trust, Series 2004-1, Class A, 2.36%, 4/15/29

     4,634       322,846  
    

 

 

 
               436,477  
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 0.5%              2,172,817  
    
                  
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities               

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.5%

    

Deutsche Securities, Inc. Mortgage Alternate Loan Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 22A, 5.50%, 10/25/21

     188       182,602  

HomeBanc Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-4, Class A1, 1.05%, 10/25/35 (a)

     1,404       1,357,979  

Kidder Peabody Acceptance Corp., Series 1993-1, Class A6, 15.18%, 8/25/23 (a)

     34       36,638  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-11, Class A, 3.26%, 8/25/34 (a)

     759       753,562  
    

 

 

 
               2,330,781  

Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.4%

 

 

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-A5, Class 1A7, 6.00%, 5/25/37

     421       93,393  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-AR33, Class 4AX, 0.17%, 1/25/37

     41,794       52,242  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-3, Class 3AX, 0.48%, 4/25/34 (c)

     5,313       106,268  

MASTR Alternative Loans Trust, Series 2003-9, Class 15X2, 6.00%, 1/25/19

     91       4,701  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-3, Class 1AX, 5.00%, 5/25/19

     57       842  

Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-2, Class XA, 0.78%, 3/20/35 (a)

     22,888       629,430  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3AS, 2.08%, 8/25/36 (a)

     9,708       703,800  

Vendee Mortgage Trust, Series 1999-2, Class 1, 0.05%, 5/15/29 (a)

     25,145       25  
    

 

 

 
               1,590,701  

Principal Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.1%

 

 

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2003-J8, 0.00%, 9/25/23

     31       28,733  

Drexel Burnham Lambert CMO Trust, Series K, Class 1, 0.00%, 9/23/17

     (d)      13  

Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2005-A15, Class 1A8, 0.00%, 2/25/36

     314       254,503  

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-9, Class CP, 0.00%, 11/25/35

     131       94,307  
    

 

 

 
               377,556  
Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 1.0%       4,299,038  
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Agency Obligations — 2.5%

    

Federal Housing Administration:

    

USGI Projects, Series 99, 7.43%, 6/01/21 - 10/01/23

   $ 2,422     $ 2,313,965  

Reilly Projects, Series 41, 8.28%, 3/01/20

     28       27,113  

Residual Funding Corp.,, 0.00%, 4/15/30 (e)

     13,000       8,597,030  
    

 

 

 
               10,938,108  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 63.6%

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

    

Series 2011-142, Class PE, 3.50%, 1/25/42

     15,567       15,694,170  

Series 2014-28, Class BD, 3.50, 8/25/43

     6,050       6,336,976  

Series 2014-28, Class BD,

    

Series 2010-136, Class CY, 4.00%, 12/25/40

     3,060       3,296,679  

Series 2011-117, Class CP, 4.00%, 11/25/41

     14,350       15,434,228  

Series 2011-99, Class CB, 4.50%, 10/25/41

     43,000       47,801,079  

Series 2010-47, Class JB, 5.00%, 5/25/30

     10,000       10,857,927  

Series 2003-135, Class PB, 6.00%, 1/25/34

     8,212       8,716,231  

Series 2004-31, Class ZG, 7.50%, 5/25/34

     4,785       5,716,054  

Series 1993-247, Class SN, 10.00%, 12/25/23 (a)

     100       121,145  

Series 2005-73, Class DS, 15.53%, 8/25/35 (a)

     586       681,909  

Series 1991-87, Class S, 24.62%, 8/25/21 (a)

     9       11,035  

Series G-49, Class S, 953.85%, 12/25/21 (a)

     (d)      51  

Series G-07, Class S, 1,056.78%, 3/25/21 (a)

     (d)      413  

Series 1991-46, Class S,
2,340.76%, 5/25/21 (a)

     (d)      1  

Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:

    

Series T-11, Class A9, 3.11%, 1/25/28 (a)

     774       806,474  

Series 4242, Class PA, 3.50%, 5/15/41

     6,202       6,435,270  

Series 3762, Class LN, 4.00%, 11/15/40

     2,000       2,121,739  

Series 4269, Class PM, 4.00%, 8/15/41

     8,884       9,337,157  

Series 4016, Class BX, 4.00%, 9/15/41

     15,408       16,772,174  

Series 3688, Class PB, 4.50%, 8/15/32

     10,000       10,480,194  

Series 4316, Class VB, 4.50%, 3/15/34

     10,787       11,691,266  

Series 3856, Class PB, 5.00%, 5/15/41

     10,000       11,200,545  

Series 2758, Class KV, 5.50%, 5/15/23

     1,324       1,330,281  

Series 2927, Class BZ, 5.50%, 2/15/35

     4,009       4,382,261  

Series 2542, Class UC, 6.00%, 12/15/22

     1,645       1,756,341  

Series 0040, Class K, 6.50%, 8/17/24

     99       112,860  

Series 0019, Class F, 8.50%, 3/15/20

     7       6,778  

Series 2218, Class Z, 8.50%, 3/15/30

     1,954       2,318,816  

Series 0173, Class RS, 9.99%, 11/15/21 (a)

     (d)      2  

Series 1160, Class F, 36.89%, 10/15/21 (a)

     5       7,223  

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

    

Series 2010-99, Class JM, 3.75%, 12/20/38

     19,300       19,885,838  

Series 2010-112, Class TL, 4.00%, 1/20/39

     15,000       15,535,538  

Series 2011-80, Class PB, 4.00%, 10/20/39

     11,489       11,990,041  

Series 2012-16, Class HJ, 4.00%, 9/20/40

     10,000       10,536,849  

Series 2011-88, Class PY, 4.00%, 6/20/41

     15,402       16,072,150  

Series 2015-96, Class ZM, 4.00%, 7/20/45

     6,665       7,093,549  

Series 2004-89, Class PE, 6.00%, 10/20/34

     84       86,696  
    

 

 

 
               274,627,940  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%

 

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2014-124, Class IE, 0.75%, 5/16/54 (a)

     9,674       455,429  

Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.0%

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

    

Series 1997-50, Class SI, 1.20%, 4/25/23 (a)

     85       2,249  

Series G92-60, Class SB,
1.60%, 10/25/22 (a)

     42       1,439  

Series 2012-96, Class DI, 4.00%, 2/25/27

     3,796       328,846  

Series 2013-45, Class EI, 4.00%, 4/25/43

     6,484       1,119,019  

Series 2010-74, Class DI, 5.00%, 12/25/39

     4,084       243,441  

Series 2011-124, Class GS,
5.92%, 3/25/37 (a)

     7,974       665,822  

Series 1997-90, Class M, 6.00%, 1/25/28

     1,366       182,402  

Series 1999-W4, 6.50%, 12/25/28

     123       11,723  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued):

    

Series 089, Class 2, 8.00%, 10/25/18

   $ (d)    $ 1  

Series G92-05, Class H, 9.00%, 1/25/22

     1       53  

Series 094, Class 2, 9.50%, 8/25/21

     1       70  

Series 1990-136, Class S, 19.30%, 11/25/20 (a)

     3       4  

Series 1991-139, Class PT, 648.35%, 10/25/21

     (d)      1  

Series G-10, Class S, 1,022.36%, 5/25/21 (a)

     (d)      2  

Series G-12, Class S, 1,084.94%, 5/25/21 (a)

     (d)      1  

Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:

    

Series 2559, 0.50%, 8/15/30 (a)

     34       192  

Series 3745, Class IN, 4.00%, 1/15/35

     11,643       623,806  

Series 3744, Class PI, 4.00%, 6/15/39

     9,068       1,006,823  

Series 4026, 4.50%, 4/15/32

     2,780       369,910  

Series 2611, Class QI, 5.50%, 9/15/32

     462       22,113  

Series 1043, Class H, 41.53%, 2/15/21 (a)

     3       4  

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities (a):

    

Series 2009-116, Class KS, 5.70%, 12/16/39

     1,297       196,218  

Series 2011-52, Class MJ, 5.87%, 4/20/41

     9,557       1,698,930  

Series 2011-52, Class NS, 5.90%, 4/16/41

     11,040       2,029,094  
    

 

 

 
               8,502,163  

Mortgage-Backed Securities — 76.4%

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

    

2.50%, 4/01/31 - 10/01/31

     10,122       10,171,616  

3.00%, 1/01/43 - 3/01/47

     86,808       86,449,579  

3.50%, 10/01/42 - 10/01/45

     24,535       25,266,360  

4.00%, 1/01/41 - 3/01/47 (f)

     60,269       63,584,891  

4.50%, 8/01/25 - 9/01/41

     53,897       58,290,907  

5.00%, 1/01/23 - 10/01/41 (f)

     34,728       38,291,731  

5.50%, 7/01/17 - 10/01/39

     14,874       16,606,291  

6.50%, 12/01/37 - 10/01/39

     4,880       5,517,410  

7.50%, 2/01/22

     (d)      11  

9.50%, 1/01/19 - 9/01/19

     1       897  

Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:

    

2.93%, 10/01/34 (a)

     100       102,079  

3.11%, 1/01/35 (a)

     167       170,901  

5.00%, 2/01/22 - 4/01/22

     144       152,417  

5.50%, 1/01/39

     17,876       20,067,432  

9.00%, 9/01/20

     4       3,686  

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:

    

5.00%, 10/15/39

     4,607       5,121,063  

7.50%, 8/15/21 - 11/15/23

     63       65,837  

8.00%, 10/15/22 - 8/15/27

     36       39,602  

9.00%, 4/15/20 - 9/15/21

     2       1,969  
    

 

 

 
               329,904,679  

Principal Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.2%

 

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities: (e)

    

Series 1991-7, Class J, 0.00%, 2/25/21

     2       1,888  

Series G93-2, Class KB, 0.00%, 1/25/23

     52       49,152  

Series 1993-51, Class E, 0.00%, 2/25/23

     17       16,242  

Series 203, Class 1, 0.00%, 2/25/23

     5       4,891  

Series 1993-70, Class A, 0.00%, 5/25/23

     3       2,545  

Series 0228, Class 1, 0.00%, 6/25/23

     4       4,108  

Series 1999-W4, 0.00%, 2/25/29

     49       45,547  

Series 2002-13, Class PR, 0.00%, 3/25/32

     110       100,767  

Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities: (e)

    

Series 1418, Class M, 0.00%, 11,15,22

     17       16,096  

Series 1571, Class G, 0.00%, 8/15/23

     128       122,541  

Series 1691, Class B, 0.00%, 3/15/24

     257       238,558  

Series T-8, Class A10, 0.00%, 11/15/28

     29       29,284  
    

 

 

 
               631,619  
Total U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities — 144.8%       625,059,938  
U.S. Treasury Obligations   

Par  

(000)

    Value  

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/46

   $ 2,500     $ 2,262,598  

U.S. Treasury Notes:

    

1.00%, 11/30/19 (f)

     2,965       2,931,875  

1.38%, 8/31/20 (f)

     4,045       4,010,553  

1.63%, 11/15/22

     780       762,846  

2.00%, 8/15/25

     2,860       2,787,719  
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations — 2.9%       12,755,591  

Total Long-Term Investments

(Cost — $657,330,981) — 149.2%

 

 

    644,287,384  
 
                  
Short-Term Securities    Shares         

Money Market Funds — 1.3%

    

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, T-Fund, Institutional Class, 0.42% (g)(h)

     5,700,134       5,700,134  
     

Par  

(000)

        

Borrowed Bond Agreement (i)(j) — 0.2%

    

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, 0.40%, Open (Purchased on 12/19/16 to be repurchased at $856,934. Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42, par and fair values of $917,000 and 880,141, respectively)

   $ 856       856,249  
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $6,556,383) — 1.5%
      6,556,383  
Total Investments Before Borrowed Bonds and TBA Sale Commitments
(Cost — $663,887,364) — 150.7%
      650,843,767  
    
                  
Borrowed Bonds               

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42

     (917     (880,141
Total Borrowed Bonds
(Proceeds — $842,347) — (0.2)%
      (880,141
    
                  
TBA Sale Commitments               

Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities (k):

    

2.50%, 3/01/32

     10,100       (10,126,582

3.00%, 3/01/47 - 4/01/47

     76,350       (75,794,261

4.00%, 3/01/47 - 4/01/47

     41,000       (43,050,349

5.00%, 3/01/47

     12,900       (14,142,760
Total TBA Sale Commitments
(Proceeds — $142,589,225) — (33.1)%
      (143,113,952
Total Investments, Net of Borrowed Bonds and TBA Sale Commitments
(Cost — $520,455,792) — 117.4%
      506,849,674  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (17.4)%

 

    (75,077,622
    

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $ 431,772,052  
    

 

 

 
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

 

Notes to Schedule of Investments

 

(a)   Variable rate security. Rate as of period end.

 

(b)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(c)   Step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate as of period end.

 

(d)   Amount is less than $500.

 

(e)   Zero-coupon bond.

 

(f)   All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding reverse repurchase agreements.

 

(g)   During the six months ended February 28, 2017, investments in issuers considered to be affiliates of the Trust for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliate    Shares Held
at August 31,
2016
     Net
Activity
     Shares Held
at February 28,
2017
     Value at
February 28,
2017
     Income      Net
Realized
Gain1
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, T-Fund, Institutional Class

            5,700,134        5,700,134      $ 5,700,134      $ 17,431      $ 57         

BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class

     7,183,580        (7,183,580                                   

Total

 

   $ 5,700,134      $ 17,431      $ 57         
           

 

 

 

1    Includes net capital gain distributions.

     

 

(h)   Current yield as of period end.

 

(i)   The amount to be repurchased assumes the maturity will be the day after period end.

 

(j)   Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time.

 

(k)   Represents or includes a TBA transaction. As of period end, unsettled TBA transactions were as follows:

 

Counterparty   Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Bank of Amareica N.A.

  $ (4,537,781      $ (4,579

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ (14,300,161      $ (36,782

Citigroup Global Marekets, Inc.

  $ (7,889,619      $ 2,557  

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

  $ (15,783,295      $ (27,263

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

  $ (1,584,259      $ 1,952  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

  $ (27,759,201      $ (27,372

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

  $ (25,175,913      $ 97,404  

For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s sector classifications refer to 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 adviser. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

Reverse Repurchase Agreements                      
Counterparty   Interest
Rate
    Trade
Date
    Maturity
Date1
    Face Value     Face Value
Including
Accrued
Interest
    Type of Non-Cash
Underlying Collateral
  Remaining
Contractual
Maturity of
the Agreements

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    0.06     12/19/16       Open     $ 2,924,231     $ 2,924,577     U.S. Treasury Obligations   Open/Demand1

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    0.54     12/19/16       Open       4,004,550       4,008,815     U.S. Treasury Obligations   Open/Demand1

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    0.75     2/10/17       3/13/17       163,705,000       163,759,568     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities   Up to 30 Days

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    0.78     2/16/17       3/16/17       4,306,000       4,307,213     U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities   Up to 30 Days

Total

 

  $ 174,939,781     $ 175,000,173      
 

 

 

     

1    Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

 

Futures Contracts              
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Issue   Expiration   Notional
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
        
  (90      5-Year U.S. Treasury Note   June 2017   $ 10,593,281     $ 21,854    
  (71      10-Year U.S. Ultra Long Treasury Note   June 2017   $ 9,509,563       (64,317  
  92        2-Year U.S. Treasury Note   June 2017   $ 19,909,375       (5,919  
  (644      Long U.S. Treasury Bond   June 2017   $ 97,666,625       41,382    
  285        Ultra Long U.S. Treasury Bond   June 2017   $ 46,107,656       766,759          
 

Total

    $ 759,759    
          

 

 

 

 

OTC Interest Rate Swaps                                      
Fixed Rate     Floating
Rate
 
Counterparty
  Effective
Date
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value     Premiums
Received
   

Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
  4.31 %1    3-Month LIBOR   Deutsche Bank AG     N/A       10/01/18     $       60,000     $ (3,643,801         $ (3,643,801
  3.43 %2    3-Month LIBOR   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     N/A       3/28/21     $       6,000       440,292     $ (115,487     555,779  
  5.41 %2    3-Month LIBOR   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     N/A       8/15/22     $       9,565       1,707,555             1,707,555  
  Total                 $ (1,495,954   $ (115,487   $ (1,380,467
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

1   Fund pays a fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

              
    

2   Fund pays a floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

              

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total         

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized appreciation1                           $ 829,995           $ 829,995    

Swaps — OTC

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps                             2,263,334             2,263,334    
    

 

 

 

Total

                             $ 3,093,329           $ 3,093,329    
    

 

 

 
                  
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments                                                        

Futures contracts

   Net unrealized depreciation1                           $ 70,236           $ 70,236    

Swaps — OTC

   Unrealized depreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums received                             3,759,288             3,759,288    
    

 

 

 

Total

                             $ 3,829,524           $ 3,829,524    
    

 

 

 

1   Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

    

For the six months ended February 28, 2017, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:   Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Other
Contracts
    Total         

Futures contracts

                          $ 7,619,008           $ 7,619,008    

Swaps

                            (766,747           (766,747  
 

 

 

 

Total

                          $ 6,852,261           $ 6,852,261    
 

 

 

 
               
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                                        

Futures contracts

                          $ 672,901           $ 672,901    

Swaps

                            541,175             541,175    
 

 

 

 

Total

                          $ 1,214,076           $ 1,214,076    
 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (continued)

  

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts:  

Average notional value of contracts — long

  $ 67,283,156  

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ 137,136,461  
Interest rate swaps:  

Average notional value — pays fixed rate

  $ 60,000,000  

Average notional value — receives fixed rate

  $ 15,565,000  

For more information about the Trust’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments — Offsetting as of Period End

The Trust’s derivative assets and liabilities (by type) were as follows:

 

     Assets     Liabilities  
Derivative Financial Instruments:    

Futures contracts

  $ 149,968     $ 181,156  

Swaps — OTC1

    2,263,334       3,759,288  
 

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities

  $ 2,413,302     $ 3,940,444  
 

 

 

 

Derivatives not subject to a master netting agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)

    (149,968     (181,156
 

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA

  $ 2,263,334     $ 3,759,288  
 

 

 

 

1   Includes unrealized appreciation(depreciation) on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/received in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

    

The following table presents the Trust’s derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a MNA and net of the related collateral received and pledged by the Trust:

 

Counterparty   Derivative Assets
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
    Derivatives
Available for
Offset1
    Non-cash  Collateral
Received
    Cash Collateral
Received2
    Net
Amount of
Derivative
Assets3
        

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.

  $ 2,263,334     $ (115,487         $ (2,147,847        
           
Counterparty   Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
    Derivatives
Available for
Offset1
    Non-cash Collateral
Pledged
    Cash Collateral
Pledged4
    Net
Amount of
Derivative
Liabilities5
        

Deutsche Bank AG

  $ 3,643,801                 $ (3,643,801        

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A

    115,487     $ (115,487                    
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,759,288     $ (115,487         $ (3,643,801        
 

 

 

 

1    The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.

     

 

2    Excess of collateral received from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes

     

 

3    Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

     

 

4    Excess of collateral pledged from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

     

 

5    Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.

     

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy:

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Assets:

 

Investments:  
Long-Term Investments:  

Asset-Backed Securities

           $ 1,736,340        $ 436,477        $ 2,172,817  

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

             2,807,298          1,491,740          4,299,038  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities

             622,718,858          2,341,080          625,059,938  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

             12,755,591                   12,755,591  
Short-Term Securities:  

Money Market Funds

  $ 5,700,134                            5,700,134  

Borrowed Bond Agreement

             856,249                   856,249  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

  

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Liabilities:

 

Investments:  

Borrowed Bonds

           $ (880,141               $ (880,141

TBA Sale Commitments

             (143,113,952                 (143,113,952
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 5,700,134        $ 496,880,243        $ 4,269,297        $ 506,849,674  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                
Derivative Financial Instruments1  

Assets:

 

Interest rate contracts

  $ 829,995        $ 2,263,334                 $ 3,093,329  

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate contracts

    (70,236        (3,643,801                 (3,714,037
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 759,759        $ (1,380,467               $ (620,708
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

1    Derivative financial instruments are swaps and futures contracts. Swaps and futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

     

The Trust may hold assets and/or liabilities in which the fair value approximates the carrying amount for financial statement purposes. As of period end, reverse repurchase agreements of $175,000,173 are categorized as Level 2 within the disclosure hierarchy.

During the six months ended February 28, 2017, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Trust had a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:

 

     Asset-Backed
Securities
       Non-Agency
Mortgage-Backed
Securities
       U.S. Government
Sponsored Agency
Securities
       Total  

Assets:

                

Opening Balance, as of August 31, 2016

  $ 468,888        $ 1,589,583        $ 2,580,068        $ 4,638,539  

Transfers into Level 3

             12,150                   12,150  

Transfers out of Level 3

                                

Accrued discounts/premiums

    (61,704                 (5,071        (66,775

Net realized gain (loss)

    (43,544        (107        (5,220        (48,871

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)1,2

    72,837          (109,882        21,459          (15,586

Purchases

                                

Sales

             (4        (250,156        (250,160
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Closing Balance, as of February 28, 2017

  $ 436,477        $ 1,491,740        $ 2,341,080        $ 4,269,297  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments held as of February 28, 20172

  $ 72,837        $ (109,882      $ 21,459        $ (15,586
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

1    Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.

     

2    Any difference between net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments held as of February 28, 2017 is generally due to investments no longer held or categorized as Level 3 at period end.

     

The Trust’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

                
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities     

 

February 28, 2017 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
Core Bond
Trust
(BHK)
    BlackRock
Corporate
High Yield
Fund, Inc.
(HYT)1
   

BlackRock
Income

Trust, Inc.
(BKT)

 
     
Assets  

Investments at value — unaffiliated2

  $ 1,066,557,197     $ 2,114,906,241     $ 645,143,633  

Investments at value — affiliated3

    31,449,022       534,637       5,700,134  

Cash

    22,374       791,505        
Cash pledged:  

Collateral — reverse repurchase agreements

    6,527,000              

Collateral — OTC derivatives

    1,370,000             3,940,000  

Futures contracts

    778,548       275,150       1,842,260  

Centrally cleared swaps

    1,229,940       5,879,000        

Foreign currency at value4

    1,635,287       207,963        
Receivables:  

Investments sold

    2,136,009       15,839,220       158,743  

Options written

    1,923              

TBA sale commitments

                142,589,225  

Dividends — unaffiliated

    27,422       15,600        

Dividends — affiliated

    8,793       1,054       3,987  

Interest — unaffiliated

    11,522,081       30,009,359       2,035,191  

Principal paydowns

                13,367  

Variation margin on futures contracts

          66,506       149,968  

Variation margin on centrally cleared swaps

    1,148       46,823        

Swap premiums paid

    1,300       9,818        
Unrealized appreciation on:  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    331,522       1,815,146        

OTC swaps

    28,946       1,526,091       2,263,334  

Unfunded floating rate loan interests

          6,020        

Prepaid expenses

    36,668       76,314       28,315  

Other assets

    813,905             763  
 

 

 

 

Total assets

    1,124,479,085       2,172,006,447       803,868,920  
 

 

 

 
     
Liabilities  

Bank overdraft

                3,341  
Cash received:  

Collateral — OTC derivatives

    890,000       2,080,000       2,330,000  

Collateral — reverse repurchase agreements

    2,013,000             31,697  

Collateral — TBA commitments

                32,000  

Borrowed bonds at value5

                880,141  

Options written at value6

    2,608,566       78,960        

TBA sale commitments at value7

                143,113,952  

Reverse repurchase agreements

    327,543,464             175,000,173  
Payables:  

Investments purchased

    4,545,939       47,031,103       46,055,069  

Swaps

          299,457        

Administration fees

                49,625  

Bank borrowings

          577,000,000        

Income dividends

    65,634       393,168       47,332  

Interest expense

          879,284       7,384  

Investment advisory fees

    422,128       967,030       214,482  

Officer’s and Trustees’ fees

    201,343       532,044       196,404  

Options written

    9,796              

Other accrued expenses

    373,232       859,410       194,824  

Principle paydowns

    140,287              

Variation margin on futures contracts

    47,623             181,156  

Swap premiums received

    2,762,607       17,557       115,487  
Unrealized appreciation on:  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    117,628       62,061        

OTC swaps

    433,370             3,643,801  

Other liabilities

    240,760              

Contingencies

          8       
 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    342,415,377       630,200,074       372,096,868  
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

  $ 782,063,708     $ 1,541,806,373     $ 431,772,052  
 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)     

 

February 28, 2017 (Unaudited)   BlackRock
Core Bond
Trust
(BHK)
    BlackRock
Corporate
High Yield
Fund, Inc.
(HYT)1
   

BlackRock
Income

Trust, Inc.
(BKT)

 
     
Net Assets Consist of  

Paid-in capital9,10,11

  $ 761,161,052     $ 1,777,217,959     $ 478,262,054  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

    (534,465     456,259       1,863,640  

Accumulated net realized loss

    (7,875,939     (240,339,842     (34,127,152

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    29,313,060       4,471,997       (14,226,490
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

  $ 782,063,708     $ 1,541,806,373     $ 431,772,052  
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

  $ 14.50     $ 12.19     $ 6.75  
 

 

 

 

1    Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

     

2    Investments at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 1,038,648,300     $ 2,117,324,467     $ 658,187,230  

3    Investments at cost — affiliated

  $ 31,449,022     $ 534,637     $ 5,700,134  

4    Foreign currency at cost

  $ 1,618,775     $ 208,836        

5    Proceeds received from borrowed bonds

              $ 842,347  

6    Premiums received

  $ 3,892,866     $ 103,169        

7    Proceeds from TBA sale commitments

              $ 142,589,225  

8    See Note 12 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of contingencies.

     

9    Par value

  $ 0.001     $ 0.100     $ 0.010  

10  Shares outstanding

    53,935,126       126,458,988       63,942,535  

11  Shares authorized

    Unlimited       200 million       200 million  

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Operations     

 

Six Months Ended February 28, 2017 (Unaudited)  

BlackRock

Core Bond

Trust
(BHK)

   

BlackRock
Corporate

High Yield

Fund, Inc.
(HYT)1

   

BlackRock
Income

Trust, Inc.
(BKT)

 
     
Investment Income  

Interest — unaffiliated

  $ 24,555,273     $ 63,340,837     $ 10,370,390  

Dividends — unaffiliated

    361,288       936,762        

Dividends — affiliated

    26,431       175,777       17,431  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (15     (11,836      
 

 

 

 

Total investment income

    24,942,977       64,441,540       10,387,821  
 

 

 

 
     
Expenses  

Investment advisory

    2,740,787       6,160,096       1,408,579  

Professional

    86,505       215,746       52,999  

Accounting services

    74,376       53,743       51,051  

Custodian

    51,222       101,761       18,630  

Officer and Trustees

    49,529       98,413       32,904  

Transfer agent

    45,025       77,615       35,452  

Printing

    13,401       18,648       10,455  

Registration

    10,999       25,816       13,030  

Administration

                325,057  

Miscellaneous

    51,101       73,959       20,179  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding interest expense and income tax

    3,122,945       6,825,797       1,968,336  

Interest expense

    1,089,968       3,892,868       604,614  

Income tax

          24,570        
 

 

 

 

Total expenses

    4,212,913       10,743,235       2,572,950  

Less fees waived by the Manager

    (5,164     (21,535     (3,753
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    4,207,749       10,721,700       2,569,197  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    20,735,228       53,719,840       7,818,624  
 

 

 

 
     
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) from:  

Investments — unaffiliated

    2,586,448       19,064,267       1,991,847  

Investments — affiliated

          32,072        

Capital gain distributions from investment companies — affiliated

    77       5       57  

Payment by affiliate

          29,894        

Futures contracts

    (824,024     (4,063,216     7,619,008  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    219,047       (2,045,808      

Foreign currency transactions

    1,090,673       6,469,269        

Options written

    2,597,639       441,268        

Swaps

    2,505,463       3,974,398       (766,747

Borrowed bonds

    23,345              
 

 

 

 
    8,198,668       23,902,149       8,844,165  
 

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:      

Investments — unaffiliated

    (46,591,830     26,848,523       (20,958,587

Investments — affiliated

          (129,580      

Futures contracts

    (2,161     1,258,481       672,901  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    248,149       1,859,320        

Foreign currency translations

    (50,064     (277,799      

Options written

    (2,270,785     27,250        

Swaps

    282,290       2,815,596       541,175  

Borrowed bonds

                138,517  

Unfunded floating rate loan interests

          6,020        
 

 

 

 
    (48,384,401     32,407,811       (19,605,994
 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (40,185,733     56,309,960       (10,761,829
 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $ (19,450,505   $ 110,029,800     $ (2,943,205
 

 

 

 

1    Consolidated Statement of Operations.

     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:   Six Months Ended
February 28,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

August 31,
2016

 
   
Operations                

Net investment income

  $ 20,735,228     $ 42,442,765  

Net realized gain (loss)

    8,198,668       (9,103,783

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (48,384,401     63,936,110  
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (19,450,505     97,275,092  
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Shareholders1                

From net investment income

    (21,034,700     (45,548,216
 

 

 

 
   
Net Assets  

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (40,485,205     51,726,876  

Beginning of period

    822,548,913       770,822,037  
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 782,063,708     $ 822,548,913  
 

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income, end of period

  $ (534,465   $ (234,993
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets    BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:   Six Months Ended
February 28,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

August 31,
2016

 
   
Operations  

Net investment income

  $ 53,719,840     $ 104,178,797  

Net realized gain (loss)

    23,902,149       (81,809,717

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    32,407,811       68,616,518  
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    110,029,800       90,985,598  
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Shareholders1  

From net investment income

    (59,618,596     (125,343,672
 

 

 

 
   
Capital Share Transactions  

Redemption of shares resulting from share repurchase program (including transaction costs)

    (1,553,292      
 

 

 

 
   
Net Assets  

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    48,857,912       (34,358,074

Beginning of period

    1,492,948,461       1,527,306,535  
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 1,541,806,373     $ 1,492,948,461  
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 456,259     $ 6,355,015  
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:   Six Months Ended
February 28,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended

August 31,
2016

 
   
Operations  

Net investment income

  $ 7,818,624     $ 17,954,552  

Net realized gain (loss)

    8,844,165       (7,232,394

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (19,605,994     3,604,122  
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (2,943,205     14,326,280  
 

 

 

 
   
Distributions to Shareholders1  

From net investment income

    (10,166,864     (22,060,177
 

 

 

 
   
Net Assets  

Total decrease in net assets

    (13,110,069     (7,733,897

Beginning of period

    444,882,121       452,616,018  
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 431,772,052     $ 444,882,121  
 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

  $ 1,863,640     $ 4,211,880  
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

 

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Statements of Cash Flows     

 

Six Months Ended February 28, 2017 (Unaudited)  

BlackRock

Core Bond
Trust
(BHK)

   

BlackRock
Corporate

High Yield
Fund, Inc.
(HYT)1

   

BlackRock
Income

Trust, Inc.
(BKT)

 
     
Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (19,450,505   $ 110,029,800     $ (2,943,205

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

     

Proceeds from sales of long-term investments and principal paydowns

    211,695,566       752,471,248       617,030,975  

Net proceeds from sales of short-term securities

                1,562,537  

Purchases of long-term investments

    (232,412,782     (723,595,275     (650,317,401

Net purchases of short-term securities

    (18,522,113     (534,637      

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments

    1,891,105       (1,659,214     2,767,063  

Payments for borrowed bonds

    (1,758,089            

Proceeds from borrowed bonds

    1,781,434              

Premiums paid on closing options written

    (7,878,141     (48,641      

Premiums received from options written

    5,548,886       574,078        

Net realized loss on investments and options written

    (4,972,043     (18,492,773     (1,716,327

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, options written, swaps, borrowed bonds and foreign currency translations

    48,685,283       (27,221,257     20,278,536  

(Increase) Decrease in Assets:

 

Cash pledged:

     

Collateral — OTC derivatives

    2,650,000             1,100,000  

Collateral — reverse repurchase agreements

    (6,527,000           682,769  

Futures contracts

    571,422       1,293,000       681,000  

Centrally cleared swaps

    10,000       (3,022,000      

Receivables:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated

          (6,839      

Dividends — affiliated

    (5,656     (488     2,589  

Interest — unaffiliated

    (397,412     (285,006     94,458  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    75,335       66,389       (57,218

Variation margin on centrally cleared swaps

    4,758       (46,823      

Swap premiums paid

    (1,293     43,420        

Prepaid expenses

    (23,060     (46,651     (16,668

Other assets

    (807,963           5  

Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities:

 

Cash received:

     

Collateral — reverse repurchase agreements

    809,000             31,697  

Collateral — borrowed bond agreements

        32,000  

Collateral — OTC derivatives

    370,000       (250,000     (1,000,000

Payables:

 

Swaps

          299,457        

Administration fees

                (63,618

Interest expense and fees

    99,965       120,692       (25,378

Investment advisory fees

    (511,669     (1,094,774     (275,271

Officer’s and Trustees’ fees

    4,395       25,322       14,250  

Other accrued expenses

    73,890       86,574       20,645  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    44,454             127,031  

Variation margin on centrally cleared swaps

          (99,311      

Swap premiums received

    1,961,252       (781     (13,385
 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    (16,990,981     88,605,510       (12,002,916
 

 

 

 

1    Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

     

 

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Statements of Cash Flows (concluded)     

 

Six Months Ended February 28, 2017 (Unaudited)  

BlackRock

Core Bond
Trust
(BHK)

   

BlackRock
Corporate

High Yield
Fund, Inc.
(HYT)1

   

BlackRock
Income

Trust, Inc.
(BKT)

 
     
Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities  

Cash dividends paid to Common Shareholders

  $ (21,051,920   $ (59,680,116   $ (10,167,288

Net payments on redemption of Common Shares

          (1,553,292      

Payments on the bank borrowings

          (332,000,000      

Proceeds from bank borrowings

          305,000,000        

Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft

          (2,604     3,341  

Net borrowing of reverse repurchase agreements

    39,204,610             22,166,863  
 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

    18,152,690       (88,236,012     12,002,916  
 

 

 

 
     
Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations  

Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations

  $ 13,477     $ (1,488      
 

 

 

 
     
Cash and Foreign Currency  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currency at value

    1,175,186       368,010        

Cash and foreign currency at value at beginning of period

    482,475       631,458        
 

 

 

 

Cash and foreign currency at value at end of period

  $ 1,657,661     $ 999,468        
 

 

 

 
     
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information  

Cash paid during the period for interest expense

  $ 990,003     $ 3,772,176     $ 629,992  
 

 

 

 

1    Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

     

 

 

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Financial Highlights    BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

 

   

Six Months Ended

February 28,
2017
(Unaudited)

    Year Ended August 31,  
      2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
           
Per Share Operating Performance  

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.25     $ 14.29     $ 15.24     $ 14.05     $ 15.21     $ 13.78  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.38       0.79       0.86       0.87       0.89       0.88  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.74     1.01       (0.73     1.23       (1.11     1.37  
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.36     1.80       0.13       2.10       (0.22     2.25  
 

 

 

 
Distributions:2            

From net investment income

    (0.39     (0.84     (1.04     (0.91     (0.94     (0.82

In excess of net investment income3

                (0.04                  
 

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.39     (0.84     (1.08     (0.91     (0.94     (0.82
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.50     $ 15.25     $ 14.29     $ 15.24     $ 14.05     $ 15.21  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 13.34     $ 14.33     $ 12.63     $ 13.64     $ 12.50     $ 15.41  
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return4  

Based on net asset value

    (2.10)% 5      13.67%       1.62%       16.09% 6      (1.42)%       17.06%  
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (4.15)% 5      20.85%       0.35%       16.78%       (13.43)%       28.78%  
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets  

Total expenses

    1.08% 7      0.97%       0.95% 8      1.06% 8      1.03%       0.95%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    1.08% 7      0.97%       0.95% 8      1.02% 8      0.98%       0.94%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense

    0.80% 7      0.78%       0.82% 8      0.91% 8      0.86%       0.86%  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    5.33% 7      5.48%       5.83%       5.94%       5.92%       6.13%  
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data  

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $  782,064     $  822,549     $  770,822     $  412,078     $  379,913     $  411,136  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 327,543     $ 288,239     $ 303,651     $ 168,301     $ 172,537     $ 182,679  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate9

    19%       35%       55%       82%       100%       290%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  3   

Taxable distribution.

 

  4   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  5   

Aggregate total return.

 

  6   

Includes proceeds received from a settlement of litigation, which impacted the Trust’s total return. Excluding these proceeds, the total return would have been 16.01%.

 

  7   

Annualized.

 

  8   

Includes reorganization costs associated with the Trust’s merger. Without these costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly, and total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense would have been 0.94%, 0.94% and 0.82% for the year ended August 31, 2015 and 1.00%, 0.96% and 0.85% for the year ended August 31, 2014, respectively.

 

  9   

Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions (“MDRs”). Additional information regarding portfolio turnover rate is as follows:

 

    Six Months Ended
February 28,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended August 31,  
      2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
           

Portfolio turnover (excluding MDRs)

    19%       35%       51%       48%       63%       237%  
 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Consolidated Financial Highlights    BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

 

   

Six Months Ended

February 28,

2017
(Unaudited)

    Year Ended August 31,  
      2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
           
Per Share Operating Performance  

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.79     $ 12.06     $ 13.47     $ 12.62     $ 12.32     $ 11.49  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.42       0.82       0.87       0.98       1.00       1.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.45       (0.10     (1.31     0.91       0.41       0.83  
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    0.87       0.72       (0.44     1.89       1.41       1.87  
 

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income2

    (0.47     (0.99     (0.97     (1.04     (1.11     (1.04
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.19     $ 11.79     $ 12.06 3    $ 13.47     $ 12.62     $ 12.32  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 11.16     $ 10.88     $ 9.97     $ 12.07     $ 11.37     $ 12.96  
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return4  

Based on net asset value

    8.00% 5      7.76%       (2.40)% 3      16.21%       11.90%       17.14%  
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    7.14% 5      20.29%       (9.96)%       15.58%       (4.16)%       26.30%  
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets  

Total expenses

    1.44% 6,7      1.39% 7      1.37%       1.35% 8      1.54% 9      1.51%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    1.44% 6,7      1.39% 7      1.37%       1.35% 8      1.54% 9      1.51%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense and income tax

    0.92% 6,7      0.93% 7      0.96%       0.98% 8      1.16% 9,10      1.19% 11 
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    7.22% 6      7.30%       6.88%       7.40%       7.83%       8.84%  
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data  

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $  1,541,806     $  1,492,948     $  1,527,307     $  1,705,422     $    446,847     $    435,955  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 577,000     $ 604,000     $ 631,000     $ 723,000     $ 191,000     $ 181,000  
 

 

 

 

Asset coverage, end of period $1,000 of bank borrowing

  $ 3,672     $ 3,472     $ 3,419     $ 3,359     $ 3,340     $ 3,409  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

    36%       66%       57%       64%       77%       61%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  3   

For financial reporting purposes, the market value of certain total return swaps were adjusted as of report date. Accordingly, the net asset value (“NAV”) per share and total return performance based on net asset value presented herein are different than the information previously published on August 31, 2015.

 

  4   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  5   

Aggregate total return.

 

  6   

Annualized.

 

  7   

Does not include expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds of approximately 0.07% and 0.11% for the six months ended February 28, 2017 and the year ended August 31, 2016, respectively.

 

  8   

Includes reorganization costs. Without these costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly, and total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense would have been 1.34%, 1.34% and 0.97%, respectively.

 

  9   

Includes reorganization costs. Without these costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly, and total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense would have been 1.50%, 1.50% and 1.12%, respectively.

 

  10   

For the year ended August 31, 2013, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, borrowing costs and income tax was 1.15%.

 

  11   

For the year ended August 31, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense and borrowing costs was 1.09%.

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Financial Highlights    BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

   

Six Months Ended

February 28,
2017

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended August 31,  
      2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
           
Per Share Operating Performance                                  

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.96     $ 7.08     $ 7.27     $ 7.32     $ 7.94     $ 7.96  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income1

    0.12       0.28       0.32       0.35       0.32       0.39  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     (0.05     (0.11     0.03       (0.46     0.06  
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.05     0.23       0.21       0.38       (0.14     0.45  
 

 

 

 
Distributions:2  

From net investment income

    (0.16     (0.35     (0.40     (0.43     (0.48     (0.27

From net realized gain

                                  (0.20
 

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.16     (0.35     (0.40     (0.43     (0.48     (0.47
 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.75     $ 6.96     $ 7.08     $ 7.27     $ 7.32     $ 7.94  
 

 

 

 

Market price, end of period

  $ 6.26     $ 6.60     $ 6.30     $ 6.42     $ 6.40     $ 7.63  
 

 

 

 
           
Total Return3                                  

Based on net asset value

    (0.56)% 4      3.64%       3.56%       6.05%       (1.45)%       6.24%  
 

 

 

 

Based on market price

    (2.74)% 4      10.44%       4.35%       7.12%       (10.34)%       13.19%  
 

 

 

 
           
Ratios to Average Net Assets  

Total expenses

    1.19% 5.6      1.08%       0.99% 6      1.02% 7      1.00%       0.97%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    1.19% 5,6      1.08%       0.99% 6      1.02% 7      1.00%       0.97%  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived and excluding interest expense

    0.91% 5,6      0.89%       0.90% 6      0.96% 7      0.90%       0.90%  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    3.61% 5      4.01%       4.48%       4.74%       4.18%       4.86%  
 

 

 

 
           
Supplemental Data  

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 431,772     $ 444,882     $ 452,616     $ 464,933     $ 467,948     $ 507,852  
 

 

 

 

Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)

  $ 175,000     $ 152,859     $ 173,695     $ 205,415     $ 148,344     $ 119,706  
 

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate8

    132%       141%       191%       256%       358%       487%  
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

  2   

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

 

  3   

Total returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

  4   

Aggregate total return.

 

  5   

Annualized.

 

  6   

Does not include expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds of approximately 0.01%.

 

  7   

Includes reorganization costs. Without these costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly, and total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense would have been 0.99%, 0.99% and 0.89% for the year ended August 31, 2015 and 0.97%, 0.97% and 0.90% for the year ended August 31, 2014, respectively.

 

  8   

Includes MDRs. Additional information regarding portfolio turnover rate is as follows:

 

   

Six Months Ended
February 28,

2017
(Unaudited)

    Year Ended August 31,  
    2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
           

Portfolio turnover (excluding MDRs)

    55%       63%       78%       125%       196%       230%  
 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.      
                
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)     

 

1. Organization:

The following are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as closed-end management investment companies and are referred to herein collectively as the “Trusts”, or individually, a “Trust”:

 

Trust Name   Herein Referred To As     Organized     Diversification Classification  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust

    BHK       Delaware       Diversified  

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Trust, Inc.

    HYT       Maryland       Diversified  

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

    BKT       Maryland       Diversified  

The Boards of Directors and Boards of Trustees of the Trusts are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board of Trustees” or the “Board,” and the directors/trustees thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Trustees.” The Trusts determine and make available for publication the net asset value (“NAV”) of their Common Shares on a daily basis.

The Trusts, together with certain other registered investment companies advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“the “Manager”) or its affiliates, are included in a complex of closed-end Trusts referred to as the Closed-End Complex.

Basis of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements of HYT include the accounts of BLK HYT (Luxembourg) Investments, S.a.r.l., BLK HYV (Luxembourg) Investments, S.a.r.l., BLK COY (Luxembourg) Investments, S.a.r.l. and BLK CYE (Luxembourg) Investments, S.a.r.l. collectively, (the “Taxable Subsidiaries”), which are wholly owned taxable subsidiaries of HYT which hold shares of private Canadian companies, Laricina Energy Ltd. and Osum Oil Sands Corp. Such shares are held in the Taxable Subsidiaries in order to realize benefits under the Double Tax Avoidance Convention between Canada and Luxembourg, the result of which is gains on the sale of such shares will generally not be subject to capital gains taxes in Canada. Income earned on the investment held by the Taxable Subsidiary may be taxable to such subsidiary in Luxembourg. A tax provision, if any, is included in expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for HYT. The net assets of the Taxable Subsidiaries as of period end were $900,468, which is 0.1% of HYT’s consolidated net assets. Intercompany accounts and transactions, if any, have been eliminated. The Taxable Subsidiaries are subject to the same investment policies and restrictions that apply to HYT.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Trust is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Foreign Currency: Each Trust‘s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Trust does not isolate the portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the exchange rates from the changes in the market prices of investments held or sold for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Trust reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases where a Trust enters into certain investments (e.g., dollar rolls, TBA sale commitments, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, options written, swaps and short sales) or certain borrowings (e.g., reverse repurchase transactions) that would be treated as “senior securities” for 1940 Act purposes, a Trust may segregate or designate on its books and records cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to the amount of its future obligations under such investments or borrowings. Doing so allows the investment or borrowing to be excluded from treatment as a “senior security.” Furthermore, if required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Trust may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments or obligations.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Trusts are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers, some of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized on the accrual basis.

 

                
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Distributions: Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend date and made at least annually. Portions of return of capital distributions under U.S. GAAP may be taxed at ordinary income rates. The character of distributions is determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. The portion of distributions that exceeds a Trust’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, as measured on a tax basis, constitute a non-taxable return of capital. Realized net capital gains can be offset by capital losses carried forward from prior years. However, certain Trusts have capital loss carryforwards from pre-2012 tax years that offset realized net capital gains but do not offset current earnings and profits. Consequently, if distributions in any tax year are less than the Trust’s current earnings and profits but greater than net investment income and net realized capital gains (taxable income), distributions in excess of taxable income are not treated as non-taxable return of capital, but rather may be taxable to shareholders at ordinary income rates. Under certain circumstances, taxable excess distributions could be significant.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Under the Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by each Trust’s Board, the independent Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) may defer a portion of their annual complex-wide compensation. Deferred amounts earn an approximate return as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in common shares of certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds selected by the Independent Trustees. This has the same economic effect for the Independent Trustees as if the Independent Trustees had invested the deferred amounts directly in certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds.

The Plan is not funded and obligations thereunder represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Trust, if applicable. Deferred compensation liabilities are included in officer’s and trustees’ fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will remain as a liability of the Trusts until such amounts are distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Recent Accounting Standards: In November 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update “Restricted Cash” which will require entities to include the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents in the beginning and ending cash balances in the Statements of Cash Flows. The guidance will be applied retrospectively and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Management is evaluating the impact, if any, of this guidance on the Trusts’ presentation in the Statements of Cash Flows.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, a Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. A Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against a Trust, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

Other: Expenses directly related to a Trust are charged to that Trust. Other operating expenses shared by several Funds, including other funds managed by the Manager, are prorated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods.

Through May 31, 2016, the Trusts had an arrangement with their custodian whereby credits were earned on uninvested cash balances, which could be used to reduce custody fees and/or overdraft charges. Credits previously earned may have been utilized until December 31, 2016. Under current arrangements effective June 1, 2016, the Trusts no longer earn credits on uninvested cash, and may incur charges on uninvested cash balances and overdrafts, subject to certain conditions.

3. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements:

Investment Valuation Policies: The Trusts’ investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price the Trusts would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Trusts determine the fair values of their financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Trust’s assets and liabilities:

 

 

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at the official closing price each day, if available. For equity investments traded on more than one exchange, the official closing price on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded is used. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day may be valued at the last available bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price.

 

 

Fixed-income securities for which market quotations are readily available are generally valued using the last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by independent dealers or third party pricing services. Floating rate loan interests are valued at the mean of the bid prices from one or more independent brokers or dealers as obtained from a third party pricing service. Pricing services generally value fixed-income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot size, but the Trusts may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. The pricing services may use matrix pricing or valuation models that utilize certain inputs and assumptions to derive values, including transaction data (e.g., recent representative bids and offers), credit quality information, perceived market

 

                
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movements, news, and other relevant information. Certain fixed-income securities, including asset-backed and mortgage related securities may be valued based on valuation models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. The amortized cost method of valuation may be used with respect to debt obligations with sixty days or less remaining to maturity unless the Manager determines such method does not represent fair value.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such instruments may occur between the foreign market close and the close of trading on the NYSE that may not be reflected in the computation of the Funds’ net assets. Each business day, the Funds use a pricing service to assist with the valuation of certain foreign exchange-traded equity securities and foreign exchange-traded and over-the-counter (“OTC”) options (the “Systematic Fair Value Price”). Using current market factors, the Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities and foreign options at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets

 

 

Municipal investments (including commitments to purchase such investments on a “when-issued” basis) are valued on the basis of prices provided by dealers or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments and information with respect to various relationships between investments.

 

 

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds are valued at NAV each business day.

 

 

Futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price.

 

 

Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates determined as of the close of trading on the NYSE. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices and are determined as of the close of trading on the NYSE. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available

 

 

Exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices at the close of the options market in which the options trade. An exchange-traded option for which there is no mean price is valued at the last bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price. If no bid or ask price is available, the prior day’s price will be used, unless it is determined that the prior day’s price no longer reflects the fair value of the option. OTC options and options on swaps (“swaptions”) are valued by an independent pricing service using a mathematical model, which incorporates a number of market data factors, such as the trades and prices of the underlying instruments.

 

 

Swap agreements are valued utilizing quotes received daily by the Trusts’ pricing service or through brokers, which are derived using daily swap curves and models that incorporate a number of market data factors, such as discounted cash flows, trades and values of the underlying reference instruments.

 

 

To-be-announced (“TBA”) commitments are valued on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by pricing services.

If events (e.g., a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investments, or in the event that the application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee will include Market approach, Income approach and Cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Trust might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement.

The Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, employs various methods for calibrating valuation approaches for investments where an active market does not exist, including regular due diligence of Each Trust’s pricing vendors, regular reviews of key inputs and assumptions, transactional back-testing or disposition analysis to compare unrealized gains and losses to realized gains and losses, reviews of missing or stale prices and large movements in market values and reviews of any market related activity. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis. As a result of the inherent uncertainty in valuation of these investments, the fair values may differ from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

For investments in equity or debt issued by privately-held companies or funds (“Private Company” or collectively, the “Private Companies”) and other Fair Valued Investments, the fair valuation approaches that are used by third party pricing services utilize one or a combination of, but not limited to, the following inputs.

 

                
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Standard Inputs Generally Considered By Third Party Pricing Services

 

Market approach  

(i) recent market transactions, including subsequent rounds of financing, in the underlying investment or comparable issuers;

 

(ii) recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital structure; and

 

(iii) market multiples of comparable issuers.

Income approach  

(i) future cash flows discounted to present and adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, and/or market risks;

 

(ii) quoted prices for similar investments or assets in active markets; and

 

(iii) other risk factors, such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, recovery rates, liquidation amounts and/or default rates.

Cost approach  

(i) audited or unaudited financial statements, investor communications and financial or operational metrics issued by the Private Company;

 

(ii) changes in the valuation of relevant indices or publicly traded companies comparable to the Private Company;

 

(iii) relevant news and other public sources; and

 

(iv) known secondary market transactions in the Private Company’s interests and merger or acquisition activity in companies comparable to the Private Company.

Investments in series of preferred stock issued by Private Companies are typically valued utilizing Market approach in determining the enterprise value of the company. Such investments often contain rights and preferences that differ from other series of preferred and common stock of the same issuer. Valuation techniques such as an option pricing model (“OPM”), a probability weighted expected return model (“PWERM”) or a hybrid of those techniques are used in allocating enterprise value of the company, as deemed appropriate under the circumstances. The use of OPM and PWERM techniques involve a determination of the exit scenarios of the investment in order to appropriately allocate the enterprise value of the company among the various parts of its capital structure.

The Private Companies are not subject to the public company disclosure, timing, and reporting standards as other investments held by a Trust. Typically, the most recently available information by a Private Company is as of a date that is earlier than the date a Trust is calculating its NAV. This factor may result in a difference between the value of the investment and the price a Trust could receive upon the sale of the investment.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value 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 each Trust 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 each Trust’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. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by Private Companies. There may not be a secondary market, and/or there are a limited number of investors. Level 3 investments may also be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, with the amount of such discount estimated by the Global Valuation Committee in the absence of market information.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the hierarchy. In accordance with each Trust’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value 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 investments and derivative financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

As of February 28, 2017, certain investments of the HYT were valued using NAV per share as no quoted market value is available and therefore have been excluded from the fair value hierarchy.

4. Securities and Other Investments:

Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed Securities: Asset-backed securities are generally issued as pass-through certificates or as debt instruments. Asset-backed securities issued as pass-through certificates represent undivided fractional ownership interests in an underlying pool of assets. Asset-backed securities issued as debt instruments, which are also known as collateralized obligations are typically issued as the debt of a special purpose entity

 

                
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organized solely for the purpose of owning such assets and issuing such debt. Asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. The yield characteristics of certain asset-backed securities may differ from traditional debt securities. One such major difference is that all or a principal part of the obligations may be prepaid at any time because the underlying assets (i.e., loans) may be prepaid at any time. As a result, a decrease in interest rates in the market may result in increases in the level of prepayments as borrowers, particularly mortgagors, refinance and repay their loans. An increased prepayment rate with respect to an asset-backed security will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. In addition, a Trust may subsequently have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates. If a Trust has purchased such an asset-backed security at a premium, a faster than anticipated prepayment rate could result in a loss of principal to the extent of the premium paid.

For mortgage pass-through securities (the “Mortgage Assets”), there are a number of important differences among the agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that issue mortgage-related securities and among the securities that they issue. For example, mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by Ginnie Mae and such guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. However, mortgage-related securities issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates, which are solely the obligations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, are not backed by or entitled to the full faith and credit of the United States, but are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury.

Non-agency mortgage-backed securities are securities issued by non-governmental issuers and have no direct or indirect government guarantees of payment and are subject to various risks. Non-agency mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity. The ability of a borrower to repay a loan is dependent upon the income or assets of the borrower. A number of factors, including a general economic downturn, acts of God, terrorism, social unrest and civil disturbances, may impair a borrower’s ability to repay its loans.

Collateralized Debt Obligations: Collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), including collateralized bond obligations (“CBOs”) and collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), which are types of asset-backed securities. A CDO is an entity that is backed by a diversified pool of debt securities (CBOs) or syndicated bank loans (CLOs). The cash flows of the CDO can be split into multiple segments, called “tranches,” which will vary in risk profile and yield. The riskiest segment is the subordinated or “equity” tranche. This tranche bears the greatest risk of defaults from the underlying assets in the CDO and serves to protect the other, more senior, tranches from default in all but the most severe circumstances. Since it is shielded from defaults by the more junior tranches, a “senior” tranche will typically have higher credit ratings and lower yields than their underlying securities, and often receive investment grade ratings from one or more of the nationally recognized rating agencies. Despite the protection from the more junior tranches, senior tranches can experience substantial losses due to actual defaults, increased sensitivity to future defaults and the disappearance of one or more protecting tranches as a result of changes in the credit profile of the underlying pool of assets.

Multiple Class Pass-Through Securities: Multiple class pass-through securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) and commercial mortgage-backed securities, may be issued by Ginnie Mae, U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities or by trusts formed by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans. In general, CMOs are debt obligations of a legal entity that are collateralized by a pool of residential or commercial mortgage loans or mortgage pass-through securities (the “Mortgage Assets”). The payments on these are used to make payments on the CMOs or multiple pass-through securities. Multiple class pass-through securities represent direct ownership interests in the Mortgage Assets. Classes of CMOs include interest only (“IOs”), principal only (“POs”), planned amortization classes and targeted amortization classes. IOs and POs are stripped mortgage-backed securities representing interests in a pool of mortgages, the cash flow from which has been separated into interest and principal components. IOs receive the interest portion of the cash flow while POs receive the principal portion. IOs and POs can be extremely volatile in response to changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise and fall, the value of IOs tends to move in the same direction as interest rates. POs perform best when prepayments on the underlying mortgages rise since this increases the rate at which the principal is returned and the yield to maturity on the PO. When payments on mortgages underlying a PO are slower than anticipated, the life of the PO is lengthened and the yield to maturity is reduced. If the underlying Mortgage Assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, a Trust’s initial investment in the IOs may not fully recoup.

Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities: Stripped mortgage-backed securities are typically issued by the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities. Stripped mortgage-backed securities are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest (IOs) and principal (POs) distributions on a pool of Mortgage Assets. Stripped mortgage-backed securities may be privately issued.

Zero-Coupon Bonds: Zero-coupon bonds are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. These bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than other debt obligations of similar maturity which provide for regular interest payments.

Capital Securities and Trust Preferred Securities: Capital securities, including trust preferred securities, are typically issued by corporations, generally in the form of interest-bearing notes with preferred securities characteristics. In the case of trust preferred securities, an affiliated business trust of a corporation issues these securities, generally in the form of beneficial interests in subordinated debentures or similarly structured securities. The securities can be structured with either a fixed or adjustable coupon that can have either a perpetual or stated maturity date. For trust preferred securities, the issuing bank or corporation pays interest to the trust, which is then distributed to holders of these securities as a dividend. Dividends can be deferred without creating an event of default or acceleration, although maturity cannot take place unless all cumulative payment obligations have been met. The deferral of

 

                
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payments does not affect the purchase or sale of these securities in the open market. Payments on these securities are treated as interest rather than dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes. These securities generally are rated below that of the issuing company’s senior debt securities and are freely callable at the issuer’s option.

Preferred Stock: Preferred stock has a preference over common stock in liquidation (and generally in receiving dividends as well), but is subordinated to the liabilities of the issuer in all respects. As a general rule, the market value of preferred stock with a fixed dividend rate and no conversion element varies inversely with interest rates and perceived credit risk, while the market price of convertible preferred stock generally also reflects some element of conversion value. Because preferred stock is junior to debt securities and other obligations of the issuer, deterioration in the credit quality of the issuer will cause greater changes in the value of a preferred stock than in a more senior debt security with similar stated yield characteristics. Unlike interest payments on debt securities, preferred stock dividends are payable only if declared by the issuer’s board of directors. Preferred stock also may be subject to optional or mandatory redemption provisions.

Warrants: Warrants entitle a Trust to purchase a specified number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date of the warrants, if any. If the price of the underlying stock does not rise above the strike price before the warrant expires, the warrant generally expires without any value and a Trust will lose any amount it paid for the warrant. Thus, investments in warrants may involve more risk than investments in common stock. Warrants may trade in the same markets as their underlying stock; however, the price of the warrant does not necessarily move with the price of the underlying stock.

Floating Rate Loan Interests: Floating rate loan interests are typically issued to companies (the “borrower”) by banks, other financial institutions, or privately and publicly offered corporations (the “lender”). Floating rate loan interests are generally non-investment grade, often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged or in bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, transactions in floating rate loan interests may settle on a delayed basis, which may result to proceeds from the sale to not be readily available for a Trust to make additional investments or meet its redemption obligations. Floating rate loan interests may include fully funded term loans or revolving lines of credit. Floating rate loan interests are typically senior in the corporate capital structure of the borrower. Floating rate loan interests generally pay interest at rates that are periodically determined by reference to a base lending rate plus a premium. Since the rates reset only periodically, changes in prevailing interest rates (and particularly sudden and significant changes) can be expected to cause some fluctuations in the NAV of a Trust to the extent that it invests in floating rate loan interest. The base lending rates are generally the lending rate offered by one or more European banks, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), the prime rate offered by one or more U.S. banks or the certificate of deposit rate. Floating rate loan interests may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. These investments are treated as investments in debt securities for purposes of a Trust’s investment policies.

When a Trust purchases a floating rate loan interest, it may receive a facility fee and when it sells a floating rate loan interest, it may pay a facility fee. On an ongoing basis, a Trust may receive a commitment fee based on the undrawn portion of the underlying line of credit amount of a floating rate loan interest. Facility and commitment fees are typically amortized to income over the term of the loan or term of the commitment, respectively. Consent and amendment fees are recorded to income as earned. Prepayment penalty fees, which may be received by a Trust upon the prepayment of a floating rate loan interest by a borrower, are recorded as realized gains. A Trust may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan. A different series or tranche may have varying terms and carry different associated risks.

Floating rate loan interests are usually freely callable at the borrower’s option. A Trust may invest in such loans in the form of participations in loans (“Participations”) or assignments (“Assignments”) of all or a portion of loans from third parties. Participations typically will result in a Trust having a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the borrower. A Trust has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the Participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the borrower. In connection with purchasing Participations, a Trust generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement, nor any rights of offset against the borrower. A Trust may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the Participation. As a result, a Trust assumes the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the Participation. A Trust’s investment in loan participation interests involves the risk of insolvency of the financial intermediaries who are parties to the transactions. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling the Participation, a Trust may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any offset between the lender and the borrower. Assignments typically result in a Trust having a direct contractual relationship with the borrower, and a Trust may enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement.

In connection with floating rate loan interests, the Trusts may also enter into unfunded floating rate loan interests (“commitments”). In connection with these commitments, a Trust earns a commitment fee, typically set as a percentage of the commitment amount. Such fee income, which is included in interest income in the Statements of Operations, is recognized ratably over the commitment period. Unfunded floating rate loan interests are marked-to-market daily, and any unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations. As of period end, the Trusts had the following unfunded floating rate loan interests:

 

Trust

  Borrower    Par      Commitment
Amount
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
 

HYT

 

Oberthur Technologies S.A.

   $ 418,671      $ 416,578      $ 422,598      $ 6,020  

 

                
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Forward Commitments and When-Issued Delayed Delivery Securities: Certain Trusts may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. A Trust may purchase securities under such conditions with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, a Trust may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, a Trust is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, a Trust assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. In the event of default by the counterparty, a Trust’s maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions.

TBA Commitments: TBA commitments are forward agreements for the purchase or sale of mortgage-backed securities for a fixed price, with payment and delivery on an agreed upon future settlement date. The specific securities to be delivered are not identified at the trade date. However, delivered securities must meet specified terms, including issuer, rate and mortgage terms. When entering into TBA commitments, a Trust may take possession of or deliver the underlying mortgage-backed securities but can extend the settlement or roll the transaction. TBA commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases, respectively, prior to settlement date.

In order to better define contractual rights and to secure rights that will help a Trust mitigate their counterparty risk, TBA commitments may be entered into by a Trust under Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (each, an “MSFTA”). An MSFTA typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of default and/or termination event. The collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of the collateral currently pledged by a Trust and the counterparty. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover the obligations of a Trust and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged as collateral for TBA commitments or cash received as collateral for TBA commitments, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Trust, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments. Typically, a Trust is permitted to sell, repledge or use the collateral it receives; however, the counterparty is not permitted to do so. To the extent amounts due to a Trust are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, a Trust bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.

Mortgage Dollar Roll Transactions: Certain Trusts may sell TBA mortgage-backed securities and simultaneously contract to repurchase substantially similar (i.e., same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specific future date at an agreed upon price. During the period between the sale and repurchase, a Trust is not entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. Mortgage dollar roll transactions are treated as purchases and sales and realize gains and losses on these transactions. Mortgage dollar rolls involve the risk that the market value of the securities that a Trust is required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities.

Borrowed Bond Agreements: Repurchase agreements may be referred to as borrowed bond agreements when entered into in connection with short sales of bonds. In a borrowed bond agreement, a Trust borrows a bond from a counterparty in exchange for cash collateral. The agreement contains a commitment that the security and the cash will be returned to the counterparty and a Trust at a mutually agreed upon date. Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time. Earnings on cash collateral and compensation to the lender of the bond are based on agreed upon rates between a Trust and the counterparty. The value of the underlying cash collateral approximates the market value and accrued interest of the borrowed bond. To the extent that a borrowed bond transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the cash collateral in the possession of the counterparty is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. As the market value of the borrowed bond changes, the cash collateral is periodically increased or decreased with a frequency and in amounts prescribed in the borrowed bond agreement. A Trust may also experience delays in gaining access to the collateral.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Reverse repurchase agreements are agreements with qualified third party broker dealers in which a Trust sells securities to a bank or broker-dealer and agrees to repurchase the same securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price. A Trust receives cash from the sale to use for other investment purposes. During the term of the reverse repurchase agreement, a Trust continues to receive the principal and interest payments on the securities sold. Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time. Interest on the value of the reverse repurchase agreements issued and outstanding is based upon competitive market rates determined at the time of issuance. A Trust may utilize reverse repurchase agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. Reverse repurchase agreements involve leverage risk. If a Trust suffers a loss on its investment of the transaction proceeds from a reverse repurchase agreement, a Trust would still be required to pay the full repurchase price. Further, a Trust remains subject to the risk that the market value of the securities repurchased declines below the repurchase price. In such cases, a Trust would be required to return a portion of the cash received from the transaction or provide additional securities to the counterparty.

Cash received in exchange for securities delivered plus accrued interest due to the counterparty is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at face value including accrued interest. Due to the short-term nature of the reverse repurchase agreements, face value approximates fair value. Interest payments made by a Trust to the counterparties are recorded as a component of interest expense in the Statements of Operations. In periods of increased demand for the security, a Trust may receive a fee for use of the security by the counterparty, which may result in interest income to a Trust.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2017, the average amount of reverse repurchase agreements outstanding and the daily weighted average interest rates were as follows:

 

    

Average

Amount

Outstanding

   

Daily
Weighted

Average

Interest Rate

 

BHK

  $ 321,790,078       0.68

BKT

  $ 164,212,684       0.74

Borrowed bond agreements and reverse repurchase transactions are entered into by a Trust under Master Repurchase Agreements (each, an “MRA”), which permit a Trust, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from a Trust. With borrowed bond agreements and reverse repurchase transactions, typically a Trust and the counterparty under an MRA are permitted to sell, re-pledge, or use the collateral associated with the transaction. Bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of the MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, a Trust receives or posts securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be paid or received by a Trust upon the maturity of the transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, a Trust is considered an unsecured creditor with respect to excess collateral and, as such, the return of excess collateral may be delayed.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the Trust’s open reverse repurchase agreements by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MRA on a net basis:

 

BHK                                   
Counterparty   Reverse Repurchase
Agreements
   

Fair Value of Non-cash

Collateral Pledged
Including

Accrued Interest1

   

Cash Collateral

Pledged/Received

    Net Amount2         

Barclays Capital, Inc

  $ 14,100,817     $ (14,100,817              

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

    65,169,427       (65,169,427              

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    9,265,883       (9,265,883              

Deutsche Bank AG

    35,834,891       (35,834,891              

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    63,508,832       (63,508,832              

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc

    2,084,813       (2,084,813              

Nomura Securities International, Inc

    31,875,098       (31,875,098              

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

    105,703,703       (105,703,703              
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 327,543,464     $ (327,543,464              
 

 

 

 

 

  1  

Collateral with a value of $343,075,306 has been pledged in connection with open reverse repurchase agreements. Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 

  2  

Net amount represents the net amount payable due to counterparty in the event of default.

 

BKT                             
Counterparty   Reverse Repurchase
Agreements
    Fair Value of  Non-cash
Collateral Pledged
Including
Accrued Interest1
    Cash Collateral
Pledged/Received
  Net  Amount2     

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

  $ 6,933,392     $ (6,933,392      

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    4,307,213       (4,307,213      

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

    163,759,568       (163,759,568      
 

 

 

Total

  $ 175,000,173     $ (175,000,173      
 

 

 

 

  1   

Collateral with a value of $180,030,468 has been pledged in connection with open reverse repurchase agreements. Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 

  2   

Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the Trust’s open borrowed bond agreements by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MRA on a net basis:

 

BKT                                                                      
Counterparty          Borrowed
Bond
Agreements1
    Borrowed
Bonds at
Value
including
Accrued
Interest2
    Exposure
Due (to)/
from
Counterparty
before
Collateral
    Non-cash
Collateral
Received
    Cash
Collateral
Received
    Non-cash
Collateral
Pledged
    Cash
Collateral
Pledged
    Net
Collateral
(Received)/
Pledged
    Net Exposure
Due (to)/from
Counterparty3
 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

          $ 856,249     $ (887,525   $ (31,276                                 $ (31,276

 

  1  

Included in investments at value-unaffiliated in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

  2  

Includes accrued interest on borrowed bonds in the amount of $7,384 which is included in interest expense payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

  3  

Net exposure represents the net receivable (payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

In the event the counterparty of securities under an MRA files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, a Trust’s use of the proceeds from the agreement may be restricted while the counterparty, or its trustee or receiver, determines whether or not to enforce a Trust’s obligation to repurchase the securities.

Short Sale Transactions: In short sale transactions, a Trust sells a security it does not hold in anticipation of a decline in the market price of that security. When a Trust makes a short sale, it will borrow the security sold short (borrowed bond) and deliver the fixed-income security to the counterparty to which it sold the security short. An amount equal to the proceeds received by a Trust is reflected as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the market value of the short sale. A Trust is required to repay the counterparty interest on the security sold short, which, if applicable, is shown as interest expense in the Statements of Operations. A Trust is exposed to market risk based on the amount, if any, that the market value of the security increases beyond the market value at which the position was sold. Thus, a short sale of a security involves the risk that instead of declining, the price of the security sold short will rise. The short sale of securities involves the possibility of an unlimited loss since there is an unlimited potential for the market price of the security sold short to increase. A gain is limited to the price at which a Trust sold the security short. A realized gain or loss is recognized upon the termination of a short sale if the market price is either less than or greater than the proceeds originally received. There is no assurance that a Trust will be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price.

5. Derivative Financial Instruments:

The Trusts engage in various portfolio investment strategies using derivative contracts both to increase the returns of the Trusts and/or to manage their exposure to certain risks such as credit risk, equity risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk or other risks (e.g., inflation risk). Derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure are included in the Schedules of Investments. These contracts may be transacted on an exchange or OTC.

Futures Contracts: Certain Trusts invest in long and/or short positions in futures and options on futures contracts to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to changes in interest rates (interest rate risk), changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are agreements between the Trusts and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Trusts are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited, if any, is shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Trusts agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: Certain Trusts enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to gain or reduce exposure to foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set exchange rate on a specified date. These contracts help to manage the overall exposure to the currencies in which some of the investments held by the Trusts are denominated and in some cases, may be used to obtain exposure to a particular market.

The contract is marked to market daily and the change in market value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency. The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts involves the risk that the value of a forward foreign currency exchange contract changes unfavorably due to movements in the value of the referenced foreign currencies.

Options: Certain Trusts purchase and write call and put options to increase or decrease their exposure to the risks of underlying instruments, including equity risk, interest rate risk and/or commodity price risk and/or, in the case of options written, to generate gains from options premiums.

A call option gives the purchaser (holder) of the option the right (but not the obligation) to buy, and obligates the seller (writer) to sell (when the option is exercised) the underlying instrument at the exercise or strike price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. A put option gives the holder the right to sell and obligates the writer to buy the underlying instrument at the exercise or strike price at any time or at a specified time during the option period.

 

                
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Premiums paid on options purchased and premiums received on options written, as well as the daily fluctuation in market value, are included in investments at value — unaffiliated and options written at value, respectively, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When an instrument is purchased or sold through the exercise of an option, the premium is offset against the cost or proceeds of the underlying instrument. When an option expires, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations to the extent of the premiums received or paid. When an option is closed or sold, a gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations to the extent the cost of the closing transaction exceeds the premiums received or paid. When the Trusts write a call option, such option is typically “covered,” meaning that they hold the underlying instrument subject to being called by the option counterparty. When the Trusts write a put option, such option is covered by cash in an amount sufficient to cover the obligation.

 

 

Swaptions — Certain Trusts purchase and write options on swaps (“swaptions”) primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of the Trusts’ holdings, as a duration management technique or to protect against an increase in the price of securities it anticipates purchasing at a later date. The purchaser and writer of a swaption is buying or granting the right to enter into a previously agreed upon interest rate or credit default swap agreement (interest rate risk and/or credit risk) at any time before the expiration of the option.

 

 

Foreign Currency Options — Certain Trusts purchase and write foreign currency options, foreign currency futures and options on foreign currency futures to gain or reduce exposure to foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk). Foreign currency options give the purchaser the right to buy from or sell to the writer a foreign currency at any time before the expiration of the option.

In purchasing and writing options, the Trusts bear the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that they may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market. Exercise of a written option could result in the Trusts purchasing or selling a security when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value.

Swaps: Certain Trusts enter into swap contracts to manage exposure to issuers, markets and securities. Such contracts are agreements between the Trusts and a counterparty to make periodic net payments on a specified notional amount or a net payment upon termination. Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the OTC market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract (“OTC swaps”) or centrally cleared (“centrally cleared swaps”).

For OTC swaps, any upfront premiums paid and any upfront fees received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received, respectively, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and amortized over the term of the contract. The daily fluctuation in market value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC Swaps in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received or paid are recorded in the Statements of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. When an OTC swap is terminated, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Trusts’ basis in the contract, if any. Generally, the basis of the contract is the premium received or paid.

In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap contract, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Trusts’ counterparty on the swap agreement becomes the CCP. The Trusts are required to interface with the CCP through the broker. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, the Trusts are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited is shown as cash pledged for centrally cleared swaps in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Trusts agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on centrally cleared swaps in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received from (paid to) the counterparty, including at termination, are recorded as realized gains (losses) in the Statements of Operations.

 

 

Credit default swaps — Certain Trusts enter into credit default swaps to manage their exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market, to reduce their risk exposure to defaults of corporate and/or sovereign issuers or to create exposure to corporate and/or sovereign issuers to which they are not otherwise exposed (credit risk).

The Trusts may either buy or sell (write) credit default swaps on single-name issuers (corporate or sovereign), a combination or basket of single-name issuers or traded indexes. Credit default swaps are agreements in which the protection buyer pays fixed periodic payments to the seller in consideration for a promise from the protection seller to make a specific payment should a negative credit event take place with respect to the referenced entity (e.g., bankruptcy, failure to pay, obligation acceleration, repudiation, moratorium or restructuring). As a buyer, if an underlying credit event occurs, the Trusts will either (i) receive from the seller an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced security or underlying securities comprising the index, or (ii) receive a net settlement of cash equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the security or underlying securities comprising the index. As a seller (writer), if an underlying credit event occurs, the Trusts will either pay the buyer an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced security or underlying securities comprising the index or pay a net settlement of cash equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the security or underlying securities comprising the index.

 

 

Total return swaps — Certain Trusts enter into total return swaps to obtain exposure to a security or market without owning such security or investing directly in such market or to exchange the risk/return of one market (e.g., fixed income) with another market (e.g., equity or commodity prices) (equity risk, commodity price risk and/or interest rate risk).

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

Total return swaps are agreements in which there is an exchange of cash flows whereby one party commits to make payments based on the total return (distributions plus capital gains/losses) of an underlying instrument in exchange for fixed or floating rate interest payments. If the total return of the instrument or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting fixed or floating interest rate obligation, the Trusts receive payment from or make a payment to the counterparty

 

 

Interest rate swaps — Certain Trusts enter into interest rate swaps to gain or reduce exposure to interest rates or to manage duration, the yield curve or interest rate (interest rate risk).

Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays a stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating, in exchange for another party’s stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating, on the same notional amount for a specified period of time. In more complex interest rate swaps, the notional principal amount may decline (or amortize) over time.

 

 

Forward swaps — Certain Trusts enter into forward interest rate swaps and forward total return swaps. In a forward swap, the Trust and the counterparty agree to make periodic net payments beginning on a specified date or a net payment at termination.

Swap transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of interest rate, credit and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform or disagree as to the meaning of the contractual terms in the agreements, and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates and/or market values associated with these transactions.

Master Netting Arrangements: In order to define their contractual rights and to secure rights that will help them mitigate their counterparty risk, the Trusts may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with their counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between each Trust and a counterparty that governs certain OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, each Trust may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may restrict or prohibit the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. In addition, certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Trusts’ net assets decline by a stated percentage or the Trusts fail to meet the terms of their ISDA Master Agreements. The result would cause the Trusts to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

Collateral Requirements: For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by the Trust and the counterparty.

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Trusts and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged as collateral and cash received as collateral, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Trusts, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty is subject to a certain minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of business of the Trusts. Any additional required collateral is delivered to/pledged by the Trusts on the next business day. Typically, the counterparty is not permitted to sell, re-pledge or use cash and non-cash collateral it receives. A Trust generally agrees not to use non-cash collateral that it receives but may, absent default or certain other circumstances defined in the underlying ISDA Master Agreement, be permitted to use cash collateral received. In such cases, interest may be paid pursuant to the collateral arrangement with the counterparty. To the extent amounts due to the Trusts from their counterparties are not fully collateralized, they bear the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. Likewise, to the extent the Trusts have delivered collateral to a counterparty and stand ready to perform under the terms of their agreement with such counterparty, they bear the risk of loss from a counterparty in the amount of the value of the collateral in the event the counterparty fails to return such collateral. Based on the terms of agreements, collateral may not be required for all derivative contracts.

For financial reporting purposes, the Trusts not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is the largest stockholder and an affiliate of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) for 1940 Act purposes.

Investment Advisory: Each Trust, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Manager, the Trust’s investment adviser, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, to provide investment advisory and administration services. The Manager is responsible for the management of each Trust’s portfolio and provides the personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Trust.

 

                
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For such services, BHK pays the Manager a monthly fee based on an annual rate of 0.50% of the average weekly value of the Trust’s managed assets. For purposes of calculating this fee, “managed assets” means the total assets of the Trust minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (other than the aggregate indebtedness constituting financial leverage).

For such services, HYT pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to 0.60% of the average daily value of the Trust’s net assets, plus the proceeds of any debt securities or outstanding borrowings used for leverage. For purposes of calculating this fee, “net assets” means the total assets of the Trust minus the sum of its accrued liabilities.

For such services, BKT pays the Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to 0.65% of the average weekly value of the Trust’s net assets. For purposes of calculating this fee, “net assets” means the total assets of the Trust minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (including the aggregate indebtedness constituting financial leverage).

The Manager provides investment management and other services to the Taxable Subsidiary. The Manager does not receive separate compensation from the Taxable Subsidiary for providing investment management or administrative services. However, HYT pays the Manager based on HYT’s net assets, plus the proceeds of any debt securities or outstanding borrowings used for leverage, which includes the assets of the Taxable Subsidiary

Distribution Fees: HYT has entered into a Distribution Agreement with BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of the Manager, to provide for distribution of HYT’s common shares on a reasonable best efforts basis through an equity shelf offering (a “Shelf Offering”) (the “Distribution Agreement”); however, as of February 28, 2017, HYT is no longer actively engaged in a Shelf Offering and has not filed a registration statement or a prospectus for any current Shelf Offering. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, HYT would compensate BRIL with respect to sales of common shares at a commission rate of 1.00% of the gross proceeds of the sale of HYT’s Common Shares and a portion of such commission would be re-allowed to broker-dealers engaged by BRIL.

Administration: BKT has an Administration Agreement with the Manager. The administration fee paid to the Manager is computed at an annual rate of 0.15% of the BKT’s average weekly net assets/managed assets.

Transfer Agent: Pursuant to written agreements, certain financial intermediaries, some of which may be affiliates, provide the Trusts with sub-accounting, recordkeeping, sub-transfer agency and other administrative services with respect to sub-accounts they service. For these services, these entities receive an asset-based fee or an annual fee per shareholder account, which will vary depending on share class and/or net assets.

Expense Waivers: The Manager voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Trust pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds (the “affiliated money market fund waiver”). These amounts are included in fees waived by the Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended February 28, 2017, the amounts waived were as follows:

 

     BHK      HYT      BKT  

Amounts waived

  $ 5,164      $ 778      $ 3,753  

Effective September 1, 2016, the Manager voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fee with respect to any portion of the Trusts’ assets invested in affiliated equity or fixed-income mutual funds or affiliated exchange-traded funds that have a contractual management fee. Prior to September 1, 2016, the Manager did not waive such fees. On December 2, 2016, Manager entered into a Master Advisory Fee Agreement (“Agreement”), contractually committing to this arrangement through June 30, 2017. The Agreement can be renewed for annual periods thereafter, and may be terminated on 90 days’ notice, each subject to approval by a majority of the Trusts’ independent trustees. For the six months ended February 28, 2017, HYT waived $20,757 in investment advisory fees pursuant to these arrangements.

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trusts are officers and/or directors of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Trusts reimburse the Manager for a portion of the compensation paid to the Trusts’ Chief Compliance Officer, which is included in Officer and Trustees in the Statements of Operations.

Other Transactions: During the six months ended February 28, 2017, HYT received a reimbursement of $29,894 from an affiliate, which is shown as payment by affiliate in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, related to an operating error.

The Trusts may purchase securities from, or sell securities to, an affiliated fund provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment adviser, common officers, or common trustees. For the six months ended February 28, 2017, the purchase and sale transactions and any net realized gains (losses) with an affiliated funds in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales      Net Realized Loss  

HYT

         $ 117,656      $ (47

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

7. Purchases and Sales:

For the six months ended February 28, 2017, purchases and sales of investments including paydowns, mortgage dollar rolls and TBA transactions and excluding short-term securities, were as follows:

 

Purchases                       
     BHK      HYT      BKT  

Non-U.S. Government Securities

  $ 223,041,361      $ 740,274,879      $ 696,372,470  

U.S. Government Securities

                   
 

 

 

 

Total Purchases

  $ 223,041,361      $ 740,274,879      $ 696,372,470  
 

 

 

 
Sales                       
     BHK      HYT      BKT  

Non-U.S. Government Securities

  $ 178,988,653      $ 756,181,005      $ 745,496,202  

U.S. Government Securities

    22,938,080                
 

 

 

 

Total Sales

  $ 201,926,733      $ 756,181,005      $ 745,496,202  
 

 

 

 

For the six months ended February 28, 2017, purchases and sales related to mortgage dollar rolls for BKT were $405,818,828 and $405,207,080, respectively.

8. Income Tax Information:

It is the Trusts’ policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of their taxable income to their shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required, except with respect to any taxes related to the Taxable Subsidiaries.

Each Trust files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on each Trust’s U.S. federal tax returns generally remains open for each of the four years ended August 31, 2016. The statutes of limitations on each Trust’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Trusts as of February 28, 2017, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Trusts’ financial statements.

As of August 31, 2016, the Trusts had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates as follows:

 

Expires August 31,   BHK      HYT      BKT  

No expiration date1

  $ 11,373,636      $ 114,202,809      $ 43,751,932  

2017

    5,617,079        95,246,388         

2018

           55,665,607         
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 16,990,715      $ 265,114,804      $ 43,751,932  
 

 

 

 

 

  1   

Must be utilized prior to losses subject to expiration.

As of February 28, 2017, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

     BHK      HYT      BKT  

Tax cost

  $ 1,069,927,918      $ 2,121,095,756      $ 663,931,304  
 

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation

  $ 52,688,720      $ 80,617,397      $ 18,230,038  

Gross unrealized depreciation

    (24,610,419      (86,272,275      (31,317,575
 

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

  $ 28,078,301      $ (5,654,878    $ (13,087,537
 

 

 

 

9. Bank Borrowings:

HYT is party to a senior committed secured, 360-day rolling line of credit facility and a separate security agreement (the “SSB Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”). SSB may elect to terminate its commitment upon 360-days written notice to the Trust. As of period end, HYT has not received any notice to terminate. HYT has granted a security interest in substantially all of their assets to SSB.

The SSB Agreement allows for a maximum commitment of $732,000,000 for HYT.

Advances will be made by SSB to HYT, at HYT’s option of (a) the higher of (i) 0.80% above the Fed Trusts rate and (ii) 0.80% above Overnight LIBOR or (b) 0.80% above 7-day, 30-day, 60-day or 90-day LIBOR.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)     

 

In addition, HYT pays a commitment fee (based on the daily unused portion of the commitments). The fees associated with each of the agreements are included in the Statements of Operations as borrowing costs, if any. Advances to the Trusts as of period end are shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as bank borrowings payable. Based on the short-term nature of the borrowings under the line of credit and the variable interest rate, the carrying amount of the borrowings approximates fair value.

HYT may not declare dividends or make other distributions on shares or purchase any such shares if, at the time of the declaration, distribution or purchase, asset coverage with respect to the outstanding short-term borrowings is less than 300%.

For the six months ended February 28, 2017, the average amount of bank borrowings and the daily weighted average interest rates for HYT for loans under the revolving credit agreements were $569,364,641 and 1.38%, respectively.

10. Principal Risks:

Many municipalities insure repayment of their bonds, which may reduce the potential for loss due to credit risk. The market value of these bonds may fluctuate for other reasons, including market perception of the value of such insurance, and there is no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligation.

Inventories of municipal bonds held by brokers and dealers may decrease, which would lessen their ability to make a market in these securities. Such a reduction in market making capacity could potentially decrease a Trust’s ability to buy or sell bonds. As a result, a trust may sell a security at a lower price, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative impact on performance. If a Trust needed to sell large blocks of bonds, those sales could further reduce the bonds’ prices and impact performance.

In the normal course of business, the Trusts invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer to meet all its obligations, including the ability to pay principal and interest when due (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by the Trusts may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers of securities owned by the Trusts. Changes arising from the general economy, the overall market and local, regional or global political and/or social instability, as well as currency, interest rate and price fluctuations, may also affect the securities’ value.

Each Trust may be exposed to prepayment risk, which is the risk that borrowers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled during periods of declining interest rates, which would force each Trust to reinvest in lower yielding securities. Each Trust may also be exposed to reinvestment risk, which is the risk that income from each Trust’s portfolio will decline if each Trust invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called fixed income securities at market interest rates that are below each Trust portfolio’s current earnings rate.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A Trust may invest in illiquid investments and may experience difficulty in selling those investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause the Trust’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a Trust may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a Trust invests.

The price a Trust could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from a Trust’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs may significantly impact the resulting fair value and therefore a Trust’s results of operations. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by a Trust, and a Trust could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected gain upon the sale of the investment. A Trust’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third party service providers.

Counterparty Credit Risk: Similar to issuer credit risk, the Trusts may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions. The Trusts manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Trusts to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Trusts’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Trusts.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

A Trust’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain less the value of any collateral held by such Trust.

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements     

 

For OTC options purchased, each Trust bears the risk of loss in the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Trusts should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Options written by the Trusts do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Trusts, and not the counterparty, to perform. The Trusts may be exposed to counterparty credit risk with respect to options written to the extent the Trusts deposit collateral with its counterparty to a written option.

With exchange-traded options purchased and futures and centrally cleared swaps, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Trusts since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, the Trust does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures and centrally cleared swaps with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Trusts.

Concentration Risk: Certain Trusts may invest in securities that are rated below investment grade quality (sometimes called “junk bonds”), which are predominantly speculative, have greater credit risk and generally are less liquid and have more volatile prices than higher quality securities.

The Trusts invest a significant portion of their assets in fixed income securities and/or use derivatives tied to the fixed income markets. Changes in market interest rates or economic conditions may affect the value and/or liquidity of such investments. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Trusts may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates.

Certain Trusts invest a significant portion of their assets in securities backed by commercial or residential mortgage loans or in issuers that hold mortgage and other asset-backed securities. Investment percentages in these securities are presented in the Schedules of Investments. Changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults on assets underlying these securities, can affect the value, income and/or liquidity of such positions.

11. Capital Share Transactions:

BHK is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares par value $0.001, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. HYT is authorized to issue 200 million shares, par value $0.10, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. BKT is authorized to issue 200 million shares, par value $0.01, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. The Board is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued Common Shares to Preferred Shares without approval of Common Shareholders.

Common Shares: HYT had previously filed a final prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) allowing it to issue an additional 10,425,000 Common Shares through an equity shelf program (a “Shelf Offering”). HYT is no longer actively engaged in a Shelf Offering and has not filed a registration statement or a prospectus for any current Shelf Offering. HYT did not issue any Common Shares through the Shelf Offering. See Additional Information — Shelf Offering Program for additional information about the Shelf Offering.

Costs incurred by HYT in connection with the Shelf Offering are recorded as a deferred charge and amortized over 12 months.

On October 26, 2016, the Board approved the Trusts’ participation in an open market share repurchase program. The Trusts are eligible to purchase, at prevailing market prices, up to 5% of their common shares outstanding as of the close of business on October 28, 2016, subject to certain conditions. Repurchases may be made through November 30, 2017. There is no assurance that the Trusts will purchase shares in any particular amounts. For the six months ended February 28, 2017, HYT repurchased 140,680 shares at a cost of $1,553,292, including transaction costs. The total amount of the repurchase offer is reflected in HYT’s Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

For the six months ended February 28, 2017 shares issued and outstanding remained constant for BHK and BKT. For the year ended August 31, 2016, shares issued and outstanding remained constant for BHK, HYT and BKT.

12. Contingencies:

In May 2015, the Motors Liquidation Company Avoidance Action Trust, as the Trust Administrator and Trustee of the General Motors bankruptcy estate, began serving amended complaints on defendants, which include former holders of certain General Motors debt (the “Debt”), in an adversary proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. In addition to HYT, the lawsuit also names over five hundred other institutional investors as defendants, some of which are also managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC or its affiliates. The plaintiffs are seeking an order that HYT and other defendants return proceeds received in 2009 in full payment of the principal and interest on the Debt. The holders received a full repayment of a term loan pursuant to a court order in the General Motors bankruptcy proceeding with the understanding that the Debt was fully secured at the time of repayment. The plaintiffs contend that HYT and other defendants were not secured creditors at the time of the 2009 payments and therefore not entitled to the payments in full. HYT cannot predict the outcome of the lawsuit, or the effect, if any, on HYT’s net asset value. As such, no liability for litigation related to this

 

                
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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)     

 

matter is reflected in the financial statements. Management cannot determine the amount of loss that will be realized by HYT but does not expect the loss to exceed the payment received in 2009. The amount of the proceeds received in 2009 is $3,528,671.

13. Subsequent Events:

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Trusts’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were issued and the following items were noted:

 

     Common Dividend Per Share  
     Paid1      Declared2  

BHK

  $ 0.0650      $ 0.0650  

HYT

  $ 0.0700      $ 0.0700  

BKT

  $ 0.0265      $ 0.0265  

 

  1   

Net investment income dividend paid on March 31, 2017 to Common Shareholders of record on March 15, 2017.

 

  2   

Net investment income dividend declared on April 3, 2017, payable to Common Shareholders of record on April 13, 2017.

 

                
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Officers and Trustees     

 

Richard E. Cavanagh, Chair of the Board and Trustee

Karen P. Robards, Vice Chair of the Board and Trustee

Michael J. Castellano, Trustee

Cynthia L. Egan, Trustee

Frank J. Fabozzi, Trustee

Jerrold B. Harris, Trustee

R. Glenn Hubbard, Trustee

W. Carl Kester, Trustee

Catherine A. Lynch, Trustee

Barbara G. Novick, Trustee

John M. Perlowski, Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Diorio, Vice President

Neal J. Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

Jay M. Fife, Treasurer

Charles Park, Chief Compliance Officer

Janey Ahn, Secretary

 

       

Investment Adviser

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Wilmington, DE 19809

 

Accounting Agent and Custodian

State Street Bank and
Trust Company

Boston, MA 02111

 

Distributor

BlackRock Investments,  LLC1
New York, NY, 10022

  Address of the Trusts 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, DE 19809
Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust
Company, N.A.
Canton, MA 02021
 

Legal Counsel

Skadden, Arps, Slate,

Meagher & Flom LLP

Boston, MA 02116

 

Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, MA 02116

 

 

  1  

For HYT.

 

                
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Additional Information     

 

Trust Certification

The Trusts are listed for trading on the NYSE and have filed with the NYSE their annual chief executive officer certification regarding compliance with the NYSE’s listing standards. The Trusts filed with the SEC the certification of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

Dividend Policy

Each Trust’s dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of dividend distributions, the distributions paid by the Trusts for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Trusts during such month. The portion of distributions that exceeds a Trust’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, which are measured on a tax basis, will constitute a nontaxable return of capital. Distributions in excess of a Trust’s taxable income and net capital gains, but not in excess of a Trust’s earnings and profits, will be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and will not constitute a nontaxable return of capital. The Trusts’ current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report.

 

General Information

The Trusts do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Trusts’ shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of each Trust has not been updated after the completion of the respective Trust’s offerings and the information contained in each Trust’s Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated.

In accordance with Section 23(c) of the 1940 Act, the Trusts from time to time may purchase shares of its Common Shares in the open market or in private transactions.

During the period, there were no material changes in the Trusts’ investment objectives or policies or to the Trusts’ charter or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control of the Trusts that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Trusts. There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trusts’ portfolios.

Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports, current net asset value and other information regarding the Trusts may be found on BlackRock’s website, which can be accessed at http://www.blackrock.com. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual shareholder reports by enrolling in the Trusts’ electronic delivery program. Electronic copies of shareholder reports are available on BlackRock’s website.

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisers, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisers, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Householding

The Trusts will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Trusts at (800) 882-0052.

 

 

                
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Additional Information (continued)     

 

 

General Information (concluded)

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Trusts file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trusts’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on how to access documents on the SEC’s website without charge may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Trusts’ Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 882-0052.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Trusts use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available upon request and without charge (1) by calling (800) 882-0052; (2) at http://www.blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information about how the Trusts voted proxies relating to securities held in the Trusts’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at http://www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 882-0052; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Trust Updates

BlackRock will update performance and certain other data for the Trusts on a monthly basis on its website in the “Closed-end Funds” section of http://www.blackrock.com as well as certain other material information as necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Trusts. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

 

Section 19(a) Notices

BHK’s amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided to you pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Trust’s investment experience during the remainder of the fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Trust will provide a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

February 28, 2017                                                                      
    Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Period     % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Period  
     Net Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
Short Term
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
Long Term
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Common
Share
    Net Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
Short Term
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
Long Term
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Common
Share
 

BHK

  $ 0.390000                       $ 0.390000       100     0     0     0     100

The Trust estimates that it has distributed more than the amount of earned income and net realized gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder's investment in the Trust is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Trust's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income". When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Trust's net asset value per share.

Section 19(a) notices for the Trusts, as applicable, are available on the BlackRock website http://www.blackrock.com.

 

                
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Additional Information (concluded)     

 

 

Shelf Offering Program

From time-to-time, each Trust may seek to raise additional equity capital through an equity shelf program (a “Shelf Offering”). In a Shelf Offering, a Trust may, subject to market conditions, raise additional equity capital by issuing new Common Shares from time to time in varying amounts at a net price at or above the Trust’s net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share (calculated within 48 hours of pricing). While any such Shelf Offering may allow a Trust to pursue additional investment opportunities without the need to sell existing portfolio investments, it could also entail risks — including that the issuance of additional Common Shares may limit the extent to which the Common Shares are able to trade at a premium to NAV in the secondary market.

None of the Trusts have filed a registration statement with respect to any current Shelf Offerings. This report is not an offer to sell Trust Common Shares and is not a solicitation of an offer to buy Trust Common Shares. If a Trust files a registration statement with respect to any current Shelf Offering, the prospectus contained therein will contain more complete information about the Trust and should be read carefully before investing.

 

BlackRock Privacy Principles

BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.

If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.

BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.

BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.

We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.

 

                
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This report is intended for current holders. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. The Trusts have leveraged their Common Shares, which creates risks for Common Shareholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of the Common Shares, and the risk that fluctuations in short-term interest rates may reduce the Common Shares’ yield. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.

 

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Item 2 – Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 5 – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 6 – Investments

(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

(b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.

 

Item 7 – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

 

Item 8 – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
  (a) Not Applicable to this semi-annual report.
  (b) As of the date of this filing, there have been no changes in any of the portfolio managers identified in the most recent annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item 9 – Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable

Item 10 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures.

Item 11 – Controls and Procedures

(a) – The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(b) – There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12 – Exhibits attached hereto

(a)(1) – Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

(a)(2) – Certifications – Attached hereto

(a)(3) – Not Applicable

(b) –   Certifications – Attached hereto

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BlackRock Core Bond Trust

 

By:     

/s/ John M. Perlowski

  
   John M. Perlowski   
   Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
   BlackRock Core Bond Trust   

Date: May 3, 2017

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:     

/s/ John M. Perlowski

  
   John M. Perlowski   
   Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
   BlackRock Core Bond Trust   

Date: May 3, 2017

 

By:     

/s/ Neal J. Andrews

  
   Neal J. Andrews   
   Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of
   BlackRock Core Bond Trust   

Date: May 3, 2017

 

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