(BKN) BlackRock Investment - Ratings and Ratios

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. is a closed-end fixed income mutual fund established on February 27, 1993, and managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade municipal bonds, focusing on obligations exempt from federal income taxes. It seeks to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with prudent investment management and preservation of capital. The fund is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol BKN and is part of the Asset Management & Custody Banks sector. Additional details about the fund can be accessed at its official webpage: https://www.blackrock.com/investing/products/24021.

From a technical standpoint, BKN has shown a price of $11.19 as of the latest data, with a 20-day average volume of 41,162 shares. The funds moving averages indicate a potential downward trend, with the SMA 20 at $11.07, SMA 50 at $11.38, and SMA 200 at $11.80. The ATR of 0.10 reflects low volatility. On the fundamental side, the fund has a market capitalization of $200.59M and a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.83, with a forward P/E of 0.00. The price-to-book ratio is 0.89, and the price-to-sales ratio is 13.14. The return on equity is -0.73, indicating current profitability challenges.