UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-CSRS CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
Investment Company Act file number 811-08621 Name of Fund: BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. (MUJ) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: Donald C. Burke, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536. Mailing address: P.O. Box 9011, Princeton, NJ, 08543-9011 Registrants telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4 Date of fiscal year end: 07/31/2008 Date of reporting period: 08/01/2007 01/31/2008 Item 1 Report to Stockholders |
EQUITIES FIXED INCOME REAL ESTATE LIQUIDITY ALTERNATIVES BLACKROCK SOLUTIONS
Semi-Annual Report |
JANUARY 31, 2008 | (UNAUDITED) |
BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH)
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. (MUJ)
NOT FDIC INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NO BANK GUARANTEE |
Table of Contents | ||
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A Letter to Shareholders | 3 | |
Semi-Annual Reports: | ||
Fund Summaries | 4 | |
The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging | 6 | |
Swap Agreements | 6 | |
Financial Statements: | ||
Schedules of Investments | 7 | |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 16 | |
Statements of Operations | 17 | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 18 | |
Financial Highlights | 19 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | 21 | |
Officers and Directors | 25 | |
Additional Information | 25 |
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A Letter to Shareholders |
Dear Shareholder Financial markets weathered intense bouts of volatility in 2007, only to enter the new year with no relief. While most major market indexes managed to post positive returns in 2007, January proved to be a trying month as fears of an economic recession swelled. The Federal Reserve Board (the Fed), after cutting interest rates 100 basis points (1%) between September 2007 and year-end, more than matched those cuts in January alone. The Fed, responding to a slowing economy and con- tinued fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis, cut interest rates 75 basis points in a rare unscheduled session on January 22, and quickly followed with another 50-basis-point cut at its regular meeting on January 30. This brought the target short-term interest rate to 3% as of the conclusion of this reporting period. In a statement accompanying its action, the central bank cited a deepening housing contraction and considerable stress in the credit markets. To be sure, subprime mortgage woes dominated headlines for much of 2007, spawning a widespread liquidity and credit crisis with ramifications across global markets. The reverberations continue to be felt as stocks grapple with recession fears, heightened volatility and weakening earnings growth. Small-cap and value-oriented stocks suffered most in 2007, while large-cap and growth-oriented stocks fared better. International markets, which outperformed the U.S. in 2007, generally experienced greater declines in January as investors grew increasingly risk averse. The reaction has been similar in fixed income markets, with fears related to the economic slowdown, housing collapse and subprime fallout prompting a flight to quality. Investors have largely shunned bonds associated with the housing and credit markets in favor of higher-quality government issues. The yield on 10-year Treasury issues, which touched 5.30% in June 2007 (its highest level in five years), fell to 4.04% by year-end and to 3.67% by the end of January, while prices correspondingly rose. The tax-exempt bond market set a new-issuance record in 2007, but has struggled with additional concerns around the creditworthiness of bond insurers. Against this volatile backdrop, the major benchmark indexes posted mixed results for the current reporting period: |
Total Returns as of January 31, 2008 | 6-month | 12-month | ||
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U.S. equities (S&P 500 Index) | 4.32% | 2.31% | ||
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Small cap U.S. equities (Russell 2000 Index) | 7.51 | 9.79 | ||
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International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index) | 7.52 | +0.22 | ||
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Fixed income (Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index) | +6.82 | +8.81 | ||
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Tax-exempt fixed income (Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index) | +3.71 | +4.93 | ||
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High yield bonds (Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index) | +1.34 | 0.44 | ||
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly | ||||
in an index. |
As you navigate the current uncertainties, we encourage you to review your investment goals with your financial professional and to make portfolio changes, as needed. For more up-to-date commentary on the economy and financial markets, we invite you to visit www.blackrock.com/funds. As always, we thank you for entrusting BlackRock with your investment assets, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the months and years ahead. |
THIS PAGE NOT PART OF YOUR FUND REPORT
Fund Summary as of January 31, 2008 (Unaudited) BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.
Investment Objective |
BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (MUH) seeks to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of long-term, investment grade municipal obligations the interest on which, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is exempt from federal income taxes.
Performance |
For the six months ended January 31, 2008, the Fund returned +4.24% based on market price, with dividends reinvested. The Funds return based on net asset value (NAV) was +2.22%, with dividends reinvested. For the same period, the Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of +0.88% on a NAV basis. Fund performance was positively impacted by three factors: an up-in-quality bias amid a widening in credit spreads; an emphasis on pre-refunded securities, which outperformed in the steepening yield curve environment; and an above-average dividend yield.
Fund Information |
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange | MUH | |
Initital Offering Date | February 27, 1998 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2008 ($14.19)* | 5.33% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield** | 8.20% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per share of Common Stock*** | $.063 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per share of Common Stock*** | $.756 | |
Leverage as of January 31, 2008**** | 35% | |
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* Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
** Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum federal tax rate of 35%. *** The distribution is not constant and is subject to change.
**** As a percentage of managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to Auction Market Preferred Stock (Preferred Stock) that may be outstanding) minus the sum of accrued liabilities (other than debt representing financial leverage).
The table below summarizes the changes in the Funds market price and net asset value per share:
1/31/08 | 7/31/07 | Change | High | Low | ||||||
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Market Price | $14.19 | $13.99 | 1.43% | $14.56 | $12.80 | |||||
Net Asset Value | $14.70 | $14.78 | (0.54%) | $14.92 | $14.35 | |||||
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The following charts show the portfolio composition and credit quality allocations of the Funds long-term investments: |
Portfolio Composition | ||||
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Sector | 1/31/08 | 7/31/07 | ||
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Hospital | 21% | 21% | ||
City, County, State | 18 | 16 | ||
Industrial & Pollution Control | 15 | 15 | ||
Sales Tax | 12 | 10 | ||
Transportation | 9 | 11 | ||
Power | 7 | 6 | ||
Housing | 5 | 3 | ||
Education | 5 | 6 | ||
Tobacco | 4 | 5 | ||
Lease Revenue | 3 | 5 | ||
Utilities | 1 | | ||
Resource Recovery | | 2 | ||
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Credit Rating | 1/31/08 | 7/31/07 | ||
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AAA/Aaa | 44% | 43% | ||
AA/Aa | 12 | 11 | ||
A/A | 16 | 14 | ||
BBB/Baa | 9 | 12 | ||
BB/Ba | 1 | 1 | ||
B/B | 1 | 1 | ||
CCC/Caa | 2 | 2 | ||
NR** (Not Rated) | 15 | 16 | ||
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* Using the higher of Standard & Poors and Moodys Investors Service ratings. ** The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be investment grade quality. As of January 31, 2008 and July 31, 2007, the market values of these securities were $5,467,666 representing 2% and $2,856,975 representing 1%, respectively, of the Funds long-term investments. |
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Fund Summary as of January 31, 2008 (Unaudited) BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc.
Investment Objective |
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. (MUJ) seeks to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income taxes by investing in a portfolio of long-term, investment grade municipal obligations the interest on which, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer, is exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income taxes.
Performance |
For the six months ended January 31, 2008, the Fund returned -0.58% based on market price, with dividends reinvested. The Funds return based on net asset value (NAV) was +4.27%, with dividends reinvested. For the same period, the Lipper New Jersey Municipal Debt Funds category posted an average return of +1.64% on a NAV basis. Fund performance was impacted by three key factors: exposure to the long end of the municipal yield curve, which, along with discount-coupon bonds, underperformed as the curve steepened; a widening in credit spreads, which negatively impacted uninsured credits in the portfolio; and pressure on municipal bond insurers, which affected the entire insured municipal marketplace.
Fund Information |
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange | MUJ | |
Initital Offering Date | March 11, 1998 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of January 31, 2008 ($13.97)* | 4.55% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield** | 7.00% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per share of Common Stock*** | $.053 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per share of Common Stock*** | $.636 | |
Leverage as of January 31, 2008**** | 39% | |
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* | Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
** | Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum federal tax rate of 35%. |
*** | The distribution is not constant and is subject to change. |
**** | As a percentage of managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to Preferred Stock that may be outstanding) minus the sum of accrued liabilities (other than debt representing financial leverage). |
The table below summarizes the changes in the Funds market price and net asset value per share:
1/31/08 | 7/31/07 | Change | High | Low | ||||||
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Market Price | $13.97 | $14.40 | (2.99%) | $14.67 | $12.87 | |||||
Net Asset Value | $15.12 | $14.86 | 1.75% | $15.44 | $14.38 | |||||
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The following charts show the portfolio composition and credit quality allocations of the Funds long-term investments:
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Sector | 1/31/08 | 7/31/07 | Credit Rating | 1/31/08 | 7/31/07 | |||||
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Transportation | 30% | 32% | AAA/Aaa | 89% | 89% | |||||
Education | 17 | 16 | AA/Aa | 3 | 3 | |||||
City, County, State | 15 | 15 | A/A | 5 | 4 | |||||
Lease Revenue | 8 | 9 | BBB/Baa | 2 | 4 | |||||
Hospital | 8 | 8 | BB/Ba | 1 | ** | |||||
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Tax Revenue | 8 | 8 | * Using the higher of Standard & Poors and Moodys Investors | |||||||
Housing | 5 | 4 | Service ratings. | |||||||
IDR/PCR | 3 | 3 | ** Amount is less than one percent. | |||||||
Water & Sewer | 3 | 2 | ||||||||
Power | 2 | 2 | ||||||||
Tobacco | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging The Funds utilize leverage to seek to enhance the yield and net asset value of their Common Stock. However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. To leverage, each Fund issues Preferred Stock, which pays dividends at prevailing short-term interest rates, and invests the proceeds in long-term municipal bonds. The inter- est earned on these investments, net of dividends to Preferred Stock, is paid to Common Stock shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share net asset value of each Funds Common Stock. However, in order to benefit Common Stock shareholders, the yield curve must be positively sloped; that is, short-term interest rates must be lower than long-term interest rates. At the same time, a period of generally declining interest rates will benefit Common Stock shareholders. If either of these conditions change, then the risks of leveraging will begin to outweigh the benefits. To illustrate these concepts, assume a funds Common Stock capitaliza- tion of $100 million and the issuance of Preferred Stock for an additional $50 million, creating a total value of $150 million available for invest- ment in long-term municipal bonds. If prevailing short-term interest rates are approximately 3% and long-term interest rates are approximately 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. The fund pays dividends on the $50 million of Preferred Stock based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the funds total portfolio of $150 million earns the income based on long-term interest rates. Of course, increases in short-term interest rates would reduce (and even eliminate) the dividends on the Common Stock. In this case, the dividends paid to Preferred Stock shareholders are signifi- cantly lower than the income earned on the funds long-term investments, and therefore the Common Stock shareholders are the beneficiaries of the incremental yield. However, if short-term interest rates rise, narrowing |
the differential between short-term and long-term interest rates, the incremental yield pickup on the Common Stock will be reduced or eliminated completely. At the same time, the market value of the funds Common Stock (that is, its price as listed on the New York Stock Exchange) may, as a result, decline. Furthermore, if long-term interest rates rise, the Common Stocks net asset value will reflect the full decline in the price of the portfolios investments, since the value of the funds Preferred Stock does not fluctuate. In addition to the decline in net asset value, the market value of the funds Common Stock may also decline. As of January 31, 2008, BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. had leverage amounts, due to Preferred Stock, of 35% and 39% of total net assets, respectively, before the deduction of Preferred Stock. As a part of its investment strategy, the Funds may invest in certain securities whose potential income return is inversely related to changes in a floating interest rate (inverse floaters). In general, income on inverse floaters will decrease when short-term interest rates increase and increase when short-term interest rates decrease. Investments in inverse floaters may be characterized as derivative securities and may subject the Funds to the risks of reduced or eliminated interest pay- ments and losses of invested principal. In addition, inverse floaters have the effect of providing investment leverage and, as a result, the market value of such securities will generally be more volatile than that of fixed rate, tax-exempt securities. To the extent the Funds invest in inverse floaters, the market value of each Funds portfolio and the net asset value of each Funds shares may also be more volatile than if the Funds did not invest in these securities. (See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts.) |
Swap Agreements The Funds may invest in swap agreements, which are over-the-counter contracts in which one party agrees to make periodic payments based on the change in market value of a specified bond, basket of bonds, or index in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate or the change in market value of a different bond, basket of bonds or index. Swap agreements may be used to obtain exposure |
to a bond or market without owning or taking physical custody of securi- ties. Swap agreements involve the risk that the party with whom each Fund has entered into the swap will default on its obligation to pay the Fund and the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligations to pay the other party to the agreement. |
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Schedule of Investments as of January 31, 2008 BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.
(Unaudited) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
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Alabama 2.2% | ||||
$ 3,450 | Jefferson County, Alabama, Limited Obligation | |||
School Warrants, Series A, 5% due 1/01/2024 $ | 3,583,998 | |||
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Arizona 7.9% | ||||
1,000 | Arizona Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds | |||
(Catholic Healthcare West), Series A, 6.625% | ||||
due 7/01/2020 | 1,107,290 | |||
1,365 | Maricopa County, Arizona, IDA, Education Revenue | |||
Bonds (Arizona Charter Schools Project 1), | ||||
Series A, 6.50% due 7/01/2012 | 1,361,287 | |||
2,060 | Phoenix, Arizona, IDA, Airport Facility, Revenue | |||
Refunding Bonds (America West Airlines Inc. | ||||
Project), AMT, 6.30% due 4/01/2023 | 1,968,845 | |||
980 | Pima County, Arizona, IDA, Education Revenue | |||
Bonds (Arizona Charter Schools Project), | ||||
Series C, 6.75% due 7/01/2031 | 1,004,461 | |||
1,000 | Pinal County, Arizona, COP, 5% due 12/01/2029 | 1,010,890 | ||
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior | ||||
Gas Revenue Bonds: | ||||
2,535 | 5% due 12/01/2032 | 2,361,023 | ||
3,550 | 5% due 12/01/2037 | 3,261,811 | ||
880 | Show Low, Arizona, Improvement District | |||
Number 5, Special Assessment Bonds, 6.375% | ||||
due 1/01/2015 | 894,810 | |||
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Arkansas 0.6% | ||||
1,000 | University of Arkansas, University Construction | |||
Revenue Bonds (UAMS Campus), Series B, 5% | ||||
due 11/01/2022 (i) | 1,047,730 | |||
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California 19.3% | ||||
2,000 | Benicia, California, Unified School District, | |||
GO, Refunding, Series A, 5.615% | ||||
due 8/01/2020 (d)(j) | 1,136,920 | |||
2,000 | California Health Facilities Financing Authority | |||
Revenue Bonds (Sutter Health), Series A, 5.25% | ||||
due 11/15/2046 | 2,021,720 | |||
2,900 | California State, GO, Refunding, 5% | |||
due 6/01/2032 | 2,914,210 | |||
5,200 | California State Public Works Board, Lease | |||
Revenue Bonds (Department of Corrections), | ||||
Series C, 5.25% due 6/01/2028 | 5,256,836 | |||
1,000 | East Side Union High School District, California, | |||
Santa Clara County, GO (Election of 2002), | ||||
Series D, 5% due 8/01/2020 (p) | 1,079,210 | |||
870 | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation of | |||
California, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, | ||||
Series A-3, 7.875% due 6/01/2013 (l) | 1,079,000 | |||
1,750 | Poway, California, Unified School District, Special | |||
Tax Bonds (Community Facilities District | ||||
Number 6), Series A, 6.125% due 9/01/2033 | 1,771,718 |
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San Marino, California, Unified School District, GO, | ||||||
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$ 1,820 | 5.50% due 7/01/2017 | $ 1,248,247 | ||||
1,945 | 5.55% due 7/01/2018 | 1,261,488 | ||||
2,070 | 5.60% due 7/01/2019 | 1,266,488 | ||||
5,525 | Sequoia, California, Unified High School | |||||
District, GO, Refunding, Series B, 5.50% | ||||||
due 7/01/2035 (f) | 6,021,421 | |||||
4,925 | Tracy, California, Area Public Facilities Financing | |||||
Agency, Special Tax Refunding Bonds | ||||||
(Community Facilities District Number 87-1), | ||||||
Series H, 5.875% due 10/01/2019 (i) | 5,340,867 | |||||
1,250 | Tustin, California, Unified School District, Senior | |||||
Lien Special Tax Bonds (Community Facilities | ||||||
District Number 97-1), Series A, 5% | ||||||
due 9/01/2032 (f) | 1,269,375 | |||||
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Colorado 1.5% | ||||||
1,575 | Elk Valley, Colorado, Public Improvement Revenue | |||||
Bonds (Public Improvement Fee), Series A, 7.10% | ||||||
due 9/01/2014 | 1,670,823 | |||||
860 | Plaza Metropolitan District Number 1, Colorado, | |||||
Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds (Public | ||||||
Improvement Fees), 8.125% due 12/01/2025 | 859,845 | |||||
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Florida 8.8% | ||||||
1,625 | Ballantrae, Florida, Community Development | |||||
District, Capital Improvement Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, 6% due 5/01/2035 | 1,545,505 | |||||
1,515 | Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Florida, Airport | |||||
Facilities Revenue Bonds (JetBlue Airways Corp.), | ||||||
AMT, 6.50% due 11/15/2036 | 1,435,811 | |||||
2,100 | Highlands County, Florida, Health Facilities | |||||
Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds | ||||||
(Adventist Health System), Series G, 5.125% | ||||||
due 11/15/2032 | 2,104,998 | |||||
2,310 | Hillsborough County, Florida, IDA, Hospital Revenue | |||||
Bonds (H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Project), | ||||||
Series A, 5.25% due 7/01/2037 | 2,282,603 | |||||
1,765 | Miami-Dade County, Florida, Special Obligation | |||||
Revenue Bonds, Sub-Series A, 5.24% | ||||||
due 10/01/2037 (i)(j) | 365,373 | |||||
2,450 | Midtown Miami, Florida, Community Development | |||||
District, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, | ||||||
Series A, 6.25% due 5/01/2037 | 2,363,760 | |||||
2,400 | Orange County, Florida, Health Facilities Authority, | |||||
Hospital Revenue Bonds (Orlando Regional | ||||||
Healthcare), 6% due 12/01/2012 (l) | 2,743,872 | |||||
525 | Palm Coast Park Community Development | |||||
District, Florida, Special Assessment Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, 5.70% due 5/01/2037 | 446,187 |
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To simplify the listings of portfolio holdings in the | AMT | Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to) | HFA | Housing Finance Agency | ||||
Schedules of Investments, the names of many of | COP | Certificates of Participation | IDA | Industrial Development Authority | ||||
the securities have been abbreviated according to | EDA | Economic Development Authority | IDR | Industrial Development Revenue Bonds | ||||
the list at right. | EDR | Economic Development Revenue Bonds | PCR | Pollution Control Revenue Bonds | ||||
GO | General Obligation Bonds | S/F | Single Family | |||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. | HDA | Housing Development Authority | VRDN | Variable Rate Demand Notes |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
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$ 1,255 | Preserve at Wilderness Lake, Florida, Community | |||||
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Bonds, Series A, 5.90% due 5/01/2034 | $ 1,175,571 | |||||
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Georgia 4.6% | ||||||
1,250 | Atlanta, Georgia, Tax Allocation Bonds (Atlantic | |||||
Station Project), 7.90% due 12/01/2011 (l) | 1,504,337 | |||||
Atlanta, Georgia, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds | ||||||
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1,000 | 5% due 12/01/2023 | 1,047,420 | ||||
2,000 | 4.75% due 12/01/2024 | 2,029,720 | ||||
1,535 | Brunswick and Glynn County, Georgia, Development | |||||
Authority, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Coastal | ||||||
Community Retirement Corporation Project), | ||||||
Series A, 7.25% due 1/01/2035 (k)(j) | 1,059,150 | |||||
1,945 | Fulton County, Georgia, Development Authority, | |||||
PCR, Refunding (General Motors Corporation), | ||||||
VRDN, 6% due 4/01/2010 (n) | 1,945,000 | |||||
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Idaho 1.3% | ||||||
2,000 | Power County, Idaho, Industrial Development | |||||
Corporation, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue | ||||||
Bonds (FMC Corporation Project), AMT, 6.45% | ||||||
due 8/01/2032 | 2,045,220 | |||||
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Illinois 3.3% | ||||||
Chicago, Illinois, Midway Airport Revenue Bonds, | ||||||
Second Lien, AMT (i)(n): | ||||||
200 | Series B, 2.85% due 1/01/2029 | 200,000 | ||||
900 | VRDN, Series A, 2.85% due 1/01/2029 | 900,000 | ||||
1,000 | Chicago, Illinois, Special Assessment Bonds (Lake | |||||
Shore East), 6.75% due 12/01/2032 | 1,036,340 | |||||
2,000 | Illinois HDA, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, | |||||
AMT, Sub-Series C-2, 5.25% due 8/01/2022 | 2,037,500 | |||||
Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Bonds: | ||||||
500 | (Landing At Plymouth Place Project), Series A, | |||||
6% due 5/15/2025 | 492,550 | |||||
720 | (Monarch Landing, Inc. Project), Series A, 7% | |||||
due 12/01/2037 | 723,967 | |||||
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Louisiana 3.9% | ||||||
2,500 | Louisiana Local Government Environmental | |||||
Facilities and Community Development | ||||||
Authority Revenue Bonds (Westlake Chemical | ||||||
Corporation), 6.75% due 11/01/2032 | 2,572,450 | |||||
2,500 | Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Hospital | |||||
Revenue Bonds (Franciscan Missionaries of | ||||||
Our Lady Health System, Inc.), Series A, 5.25% | ||||||
due 8/15/2036 | 2,515,400 | |||||
1,275 | New Orleans, Louisiana, Financing Authority | |||||
Revenue Bonds (Xavier University of Louisiana | ||||||
Project), 5.30% due 6/01/2026 (i) | 1,313,964 | |||||
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Maryland 5.4% | ||||||
7,765 | Baltimore, Maryland, Convention Center Hotel | |||||
Revenue Bonds, Senior Series A, 5.25% | ||||||
due 9/01/2039 (p) | 7,785,888 |
Par Amount | ||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
Maryland (concluded) | ||||
$ 1,050 | Maryland State Energy Financing Administration, | |||
Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds (Cogeneration- | ||||
AES Warrior Run), AMT, 7.40% due 9/01/2019 $ | 1,041,789 | |||
| ||||
8,827,677 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Massachusetts 4.6% | ||||
Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency | ||||
Revenue Bonds (Neville Communities Home), | ||||
Series A (g): | ||||
600 | 5.75% due 6/20/2022 | 665,724 | ||
1,500 | 6% due 6/20/2044 | 1,630,425 | ||
2,100 | Massachusetts State, HFA, Housing Revenue | |||
Bonds, AMT, Series A, 5.25% due 12/01/2048 | 2,061,717 | |||
3,000 | Massachusetts State School Building Authority, | |||
Dedicated Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series A, | ||||
5% due 8/15/2030 (f) | 3,116,310 | |||
| ||||
7,474,176 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Michigan 0.7% | ||||
1,100 | Flint, Michigan, Hospital Building Authority, Revenue | |||
Refunding Bonds (Hurley Medical Center), | ||||
Series A, 6% due 7/01/2020 (a) | 1,105,478 | |||
|
|
| ||
Minnesota 7.3% | ||||
1,680 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Community Development | |||
Agency, Supported Development Revenue | ||||
Refunding Bonds (Common Bond), Series G-3, | ||||
5.35% due 12/01/2011 (l) | 1,852,637 | |||
4,220 | Minnesota State Municipal Power Agency, Electric | |||
Revenue Bonds, 5.25% due 10/01/2021 | 4,510,505 | |||
Rockford, Minnesota, Independent School District | ||||
Number 883, GO (f): | ||||
2,870 | 5.60% due 2/01/2019 | 3,032,729 | ||
2,390 | 5.60% due 2/01/2020 | 2,525,513 | ||
| ||||
11,921,384 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Mississippi 1.5% | ||||
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, | ||||
Mississippi, PCR, Refunding (System Energy | ||||
Resources Inc. Project): | ||||
2,000 | 5.875% due 4/01/2022 | 2,010,000 | ||
500 | 5.90% due 5/01/2022 | 502,500 | ||
| ||||
2,512,500 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Missouri 1.9% | ||||
950 | Fenton, Missouri, Tax Increment Revenue Refunding | |||
and Improvement Bonds (Gravois Bluffs), 7% | ||||
due 10/01/2011 (l) | 1,101,344 | |||
1,000 | Kansas City, Missouri, IDA, First Mortgage Health | |||
Facilities Revenue Bonds (Bishop Spencer | ||||
Place), Series A, 6.50% due 1/01/2035 | 1,009,890 | |||
1,000 | Missouri State Development Finance Board, | |||
Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Refunding | ||||
Bonds (Branson), Series A, 5.50% | ||||
due 12/01/2032 | 999,920 | |||
| ||||
3,111,154 | ||||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey 11.4% | ||||
New Jersey EDA, Cigarette Tax Revenue Bonds: | ||||
4,050 | 5.75% due 6/15/2029 | 4,028,981 | ||
1,890 | 5.50% due 6/15/2031 | 1,830,938 | ||
New Jersey EDA, Retirement Community Revenue | ||||
Bonds (l): | ||||
1,000 | (Cedar Crest Village Inc. Facility), Series A, | |||
7.25% due 11/15/2011 | 1,173,390 | |||
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
8 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) | BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. | |
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) | ||
|
|
Par Amount | ||||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
New Jersey (concluded) | ||||||
$ 2,000 | (Seabrook Village Inc.), Series A, 8.125% | |||||
due 11/15/2010 | $ 2,323,920 | |||||
2,000 | New Jersey EDA, Special Facility Revenue Bonds | |||||
(Continental Airlines Inc. Project), AMT, 6.625% | ||||||
due 9/15/2012 | 1,989,220 | |||||
2,375 | New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing | |||||
Authority Revenue Bonds (South Jersey Hospital), | ||||||
6% due 7/01/2012 (l) | 2,691,778 | |||||
2,500 | New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, | |||||
Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series C, 5% | ||||||
due 1/01/2030 (f) | 2,597,600 | |||||
1,725 | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of | |||||
New Jersey, Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 7% | ||||||
due 6/01/2013 (l) | 2,087,716 | |||||
|
| |||||
18,723,543 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
New York 9.9% | ||||||
900 | Dutchess County, New York, IDA, Civic Facility | |||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Saint Francis | ||||||
Hospital), Series A, 7.50% due 3/01/2029 | 958,248 | |||||
415 | New York City, New York, City IDA, Civic | |||||
Facility Revenue Bonds, Series C, 6.80% | ||||||
due 6/01/2028 | 440,958 | |||||
New York City, New York, City IDA, Special Facility | ||||||
Revenue Bonds (Continental Airlines Inc. Project), | ||||||
AMT: | ||||||
525 | 8% due 11/01/2012 | 546,032 | ||||
525 | 8.375% due 11/01/2016 | 551,712 | ||||
3,855 | New York City, New York, Sales Tax Asset | |||||
Receivable Corporation Revenue Bonds, | ||||||
Series A, 5% due 10/15/2020 (i) | 4,163,901 | |||||
2,725 | New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue | |||||
Bonds (School Districts Financing Program), | ||||||
Series D, 5.25% due 10/01/2023 (i) | 2,897,166 | |||||
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of New | ||||||
York Revenue Bonds: | ||||||
1,100 | Series A-1, 5.50%, due 6/01/2015 | 1,151,590 | ||||
2,400 | Series A-1, 5.50% due 6/01/2018 | 2,579,328 | ||||
1,100 | Series C-1, 5.50% due 6/01/2022 | 1,185,041 | ||||
1,575 | Westchester County, New York, IDA, Continuing | |||||
Care Retirement, Mortgage Revenue Bonds | ||||||
(Kendal on Hudson Project), Series A, 6.50% | ||||||
due 1/01/2013 (l) | 1,823,645 | |||||
|
| |||||
16,297,621 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
North Carolina 1.3% | ||||||
2,000 | North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, | |||||
Power System Revenue Bonds, Series D, 6.75% | ||||||
due 1/01/2026 | 2,110,600 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
Pennsylvania 4.0% | ||||||
2,750 | Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing | |||||
Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds | ||||||
(National Gypsum Company), AMT, Series A, | ||||||
6.25% due 11/01/2027 | 2,746,590 | |||||
540 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Authority for | |||||
IDR, Commercial Development, 7.75% | ||||||
due 12/01/2017 | 540,734 | |||||
2,630 | Sayre, Pennsylvania, Health Care Facilities | |||||
Authority, Revenue Bonds (Guthrie Healthcare | ||||||
System), Series B, 7.125% due 12/01/2011 (l) | 3,236,162 | |||||
| ||||||
6,523,486 |
Par Amount | ||||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
Rhode Island 1.5% | ||||||
$ 2,190 | Rhode Island State Health and Educational | |||||
Building Corporation, Hospital Financing | ||||||
Revenue Bonds (Lifespan Obligation Group), | ||||||
6.50% due 8/15/2012 (l) | $ 2,532,888 | |||||
|
|
| ||||
South Carolina 2.9% | ||||||
2,080 | Medical University Hospital Authority, South | |||||
Carolina, Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding | ||||||
Bonds, Series A, 6.375% due 8/15/2012 (l) | 2,404,251 | |||||
2,000 | South Carolina Jobs, EDA, EDR | |||||
(Westminster Presbyterian Center), 7.75% | ||||||
due 11/15/2010 (l) | 2,323,400 | |||||
|
| |||||
4,727,651 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
South Dakota 0.8% | ||||||
1,350 | South Dakota State Health and Educational | |||||
Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds (Sanford | ||||||
Health), 5% due 11/01/2040 | 1,312,187 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
Tennessee 5.3% | ||||||
2,200 | Hardeman County, Tennessee, Correctional | |||||
Facilities Corporation Revenue Bonds, Series B, | ||||||
7.375% due 8/01/2017 | 2,203,894 | |||||
Shelby County, Tennessee, Health, Educational | ||||||
and Housing Facility Board, Hospital Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds: | ||||||
3,450 | (Methodist Healthcare), 6.50% | |||||
due 9/01/2012 (l) | 4,019,147 | |||||
2,500 | (Saint Jude Childrens Research Hospital), 5% | |||||
due 7/01/2031 | 2,551,550 | |||||
|
| |||||
8,774,591 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
Texas 9.6% | ||||||
2,665 | Austin, Texas, Convention Center Revenue Bonds | |||||
(Convention Enterprises Inc.), First Tier, Series A, | ||||||
6.70% due 1/01/2011 (l) | 2,982,668 | |||||
2,500 | Brazos River, Texas, Harbor Navigation District, | |||||
Brazoria County Environmental Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds (Dow Chemical Company | ||||||
Project), AMT, Series A-7, 6.625% | ||||||
due 5/15/2033 | 2,621,400 | |||||
1,300 | Houston, Texas, Health Facilities Development | |||||
Corporation, Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds | ||||||
(Buckingham Senior Living Community), | ||||||
Series A, 7.125% due 2/15/2014 (l) | 1,609,491 | |||||
2,965 | Matagorda County, Texas, Navigation District | |||||
Number 1, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Reliant | ||||||
Energy Inc.), Series C, 8% due 5/01/2029 | 3,034,055 | |||||
3,265 | Matagorda, Texas, Hospital District Revenue Bonds, | |||||
5% due 2/15/2035 (e) | 3,299,609 | |||||
SA Energy Acquisition Public Facilities Corporation, | ||||||
Texas, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds: | ||||||
1,130 | 5.50% due 8/01/2023 | 1,175,313 | ||||
1,035 | 5.50% due 8/01/2024 | 1,068,182 | ||||
|
| |||||
15,790,718 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
Vermont 0.6% | ||||||
1,000 | Vermont Educational and Health Buildings | |||||
Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds | ||||||
(Developmental and Mental Health), Series A, | ||||||
6.50% due 6/15/2032 | 1,049,780 | |||||
|
|
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
9 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Par Amount | ||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
Virginia 11.4% | ||||
$ 575 | Chesterfield County, Virginia, IDA, PCR, Refunding | |||
(Virginia Electric and Power Company), Series B, | ||||
5.875% due 6/01/2017 | $ 610,765 | |||
425 | Chesterfield County, Virginia, IDA, PCR (Virginia | |||
Electric and Power Company), Series A, 5.875% | ||||
due 6/01/2017 | 449,824 | |||
5,000 | Fairfax County, Virginia, EDA, Resource Recovery | |||
Revenue Refunding Bonds, AMT, Series A, 6.10% | ||||
due 2/01/2011 (b) | 5,448,600 | |||
18,400 | Pocahontas Parkway Association, Virginia, Toll | |||
Road Revenue Bonds, Senior Series B, 7.35% | ||||
due 8/15/2008 (j)(l) | 5,161,752 | |||
2,185 | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of | |||
Virginia, Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 5.625% | ||||
due 6/01/2015 (l) | 2,547,754 | |||
1,095 | Virginia State, HDA, Rental Housing Revenue | |||
Bonds, AMT, Series B, 5.625% due 8/01/2011 | 1,150,024 | |||
3,200 | Virginia State, HDA, Revenue Bonds, AMT, Series D, | |||
6% due 4/01/2024 | 3,283,392 | |||
| ||||
18,652,111 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Washington 0.6% | ||||
985 | Seattle, Washington, Housing Authority Revenue | |||
Bonds (Replacement Housing Project), 6.125% | ||||
due 12/01/2032 | 997,815 | |||
|
|
| ||
Wisconsin 0.8% | ||||
1,360 | Wisconsin State Health and Educational Facilities | |||
Authority Revenue Bonds (SynergyHealth Inc.), | ||||
6% due 11/15/2032 | 1,372,022 | |||
|
|
| ||
Puerto Rico 3.2% | ||||
1,945 | Puerto Rico Commonwealth Highway and | |||
Transportation Authority, Transportation | ||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series N, 5.25% | ||||
due 7/01/2036 (c) | 2,134,443 | |||
1,550 | Puerto Rico Industrial, Medical and Environmental | |||
Pollution Control Facilities Financing Authority, | ||||
Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (American | ||||
Airlines Inc.), Series A, 6.45% due 12/01/2025 | 1,489,612 | |||
13,940 | Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, | |||
Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, | ||||
5.06% due 8/01/2047 (b)(j) | 1,644,362 | |||
| ||||
5,268,417 | ||||
|
|
| ||
U.S. Virgin Islands 1.7% | ||||
2,680 | Virgin Islands Government Refinery Facilities, | |||
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Hovensa Coker | ||||
Project), AMT, 6.50% due 7/01/2021 | 2,798,617 | |||
|
|
| ||
Total Municipal Bonds | ||||
(Cost $219,642,660) 139.8% | 229,571,427 | |||
|
|
|
Par Amount | Municipal Bonds Transferred to | |||
(000) | Tender Option Bond Trusts (o) | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
California 5.7% | ||||
$ 5,130 | California Pollution Control Financing Authority, | |||
PCR, Refunding (Pacific Gas and Electric), AMT, | ||||
Series A, 5.35%, due 12/01/2016 (i) | $ 5,442,109 | |||
3,780 | San Jose, California, Airport Revenue Refunding | |||
Bonds, Series A, 5.50%, due 3/01/2032 (b) | 3,924,850 | |||
| ||||
9,366,959 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Michigan 3.1% | ||||
5,000 | Michigan State Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation | |||
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Detroit Edison | ||||
Company Pollution Control Project), AMT, | ||||
Series C, 5.65%, due 9/1/2029 (p) | 5,124,100 | |||
|
|
| ||
New York 2.1% | ||||
3,205 | New York City, New York, Sales Tax Asset | |||
Receivable Corporation Revenue Bonds, | ||||
Series A, 5.25%, due 10/15/2027 (b) | 3,396,320 | |||
|
|
| ||
Texas 5.7% | ||||
8,730 | Harris County, Texas, Toll Road Revenue | |||
Refunding Bonds, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, | ||||
due 8/15/2035 (f) | 9,352,536 | |||
|
|
| ||
Virginia 4.9% | ||||
7,900 | Virginia State, HDA, Commonwealth Mortgage | |||
Revenue Bonds, Series H, Sub-Series H-1, | ||||
5.375%, due 7/1/2036 (i) | 8,006,492 | |||
|
|
| ||
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to | ||||
Tender Option Bond Trusts | ||||
(Cost $35,362,444) 21.5% | 35,246,407 | |||
|
|
| ||
Shares | ||||
(000) | Short-Term Securities | |||
|
|
| ||
12 | Merrill Lynch Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund, | |||
2.47% (h)(m) | 11,734 | |||
|
|
| ||
Total Short-Term Securities | ||||
(Cost $11,734) 0.0% | 11,734 | |||
|
|
| ||
Total Investments (Cost $255,016,838*) 161.3% | 264,829,568 | |||
Other Assets Less Liabilities 2.1% | 3,436,437 | |||
Liabilities for Trust Certificates, Including Interest | ||||
Expense and Fees Payable (10.4%) | (17,046,163) | |||
Preferred Stock, at Redemption Value (53.0%) | (87,023,836) | |||
| ||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock 100.0% | $164,196,006 | |||
|
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
10 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) | BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. |
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
* | The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of January 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows: |
Aggregate cost | $ 237,765,426 | |
|
||
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 13,198,982 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (3,004,840) | |
|
||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ 10,194,142 | |
|
(a) | ACA Insured. |
(b) | AMBAC Insured. |
(c) | Assured Guaranty Insured. |
(d) | FGIC Insured. |
(e) | FHA Insured. |
(f) | FSA Insured. |
(g) | GNMA Collateralized. |
(h) | Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Fund, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows: |
(i) | MBIA Insured. |
(j) | Represents a zero coupon bond; the interest rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
(k) | Issuer filed for bankruptcy or is in default of interest payments. |
(l) | This bond is prerefunded. U.S. government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(m) | Rate shown is the effective yield as of January 31, 2008. |
(n) | Variable rate security. Rate shown is interest rate as of the report date. |
(o) | Securities represent underlying bonds transferred to a separate securitization trust established in a tender option bond transaction in which the Fund may have acquired the residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts. |
(p) | XL Capital Insured. |
Net Activity | Dividend | |||
Affiliate | (000) | Income | ||
|
|
|
||
Merrill Lynch Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund | | $196 | ||
|
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
11 |
Schedule of Investments as of January 31, 2008 BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc.
(Unaudited) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Par Amount | ||||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
New Jersey 144.6% | ||||||
|
|
| ||||
$ 1,875 | Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, Highland Regional | |||||
Sewer Authority, Sewer Revenue Refunding | ||||||
Bonds, 5.50% due 1/01/2020 (b) | $ 2,009,044 | |||||
|
|
| ||||
1,540 | Camden County, New Jersey, Improvement | |||||
Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, 5.5% | ||||||
due 9/01/2010 (c)(h) | 1,662,753 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
430 | Carteret, New Jersey, Board of Education, COP, 6% | |||||
due 1/15/2010 (d)(h) | 464,447 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
2,500 | Delaware River and Bay Authority Revenue Bonds, | |||||
5% due 1/01/2033 (d) | 2,540,150 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
4,630 | Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission of | |||||
New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Bridge Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds, 5% due 7/01/2028 | 4,688,940 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and | ||||||
New Jersey Revenue Bonds (c): | ||||||
5,000 | 5.50% due 1/01/2012 | 5,271,200 | ||||
6,000 | 5.625% due 1/01/2013 | 6,345,180 | ||||
500 | 5.75% due 1/01/2015 | 529,445 | ||||
4,865 | 6% due 1/01/2018 | 5,140,310 | ||||
5,525 | 6% due 1/01/2019 | 5,837,660 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
2,425 | Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and | |||||
New Jersey, Revenue Bonds (Port District Project), | ||||||
Series B, 5.625% due 1/01/2026 (c) | 2,518,726 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
7,895 | East Orange, New Jersey, Board of Education, COP, | |||||
5.50% due 8/01/2012 (c) | 8,512,468 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
4,000 | Essex County, New Jersey, Improvement Authority, | |||||
Lease Revenue Bonds (Correctional Facility | ||||||
Project), 6% due 10/01/2010 (b)(h) | 4,379,440 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
4,400 | Essex County, New Jersey, Improvement | |||||
Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, 5% | ||||||
due 10/01/2013 (b)(h) | 4,924,612 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
Garden State Preservation Trust of New Jersey, | ||||||
Capital Appreciation Revenue Bonds, | ||||||
Series B (c)(k): | ||||||
9,000 | 5.12% due 11/01/2023 | 4,403,790 | ||||
10,000 | 5.20% due 11/01/2025 | 4,368,900 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
Garden State Preservation Trust of New Jersey, | ||||||
Open Space and Farmland Preservation | ||||||
Revenue Bonds, Series A (c): | ||||||
1,960 | 5.80% due 11/01/2021 | 2,269,308 | ||||
2,730 | 5.80% due 11/01/2023 | 3,147,253 | ||||
9,160 | 5.75% due 11/01/2028 | 11,145,064 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
Garden State Preservation Trust of New Jersey, | ||||||
Open Space and Farmland Preservation, | ||||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C (c): | ||||||
5,000 | 5.25% due 11/01/2020 | 5,744,450 | ||||
7,705 | 5.25% due 11/01/2021 | 8,822,918 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
2,690 | Hopatcong, New Jersey, GO, Sewer Refunding | |||||
Bonds, 4.50% due 8/01/2033 (a) | 2,681,903 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
2,230 | Jersey City, New Jersey, GO, Series B, 5.25% | |||||
due 9/01/2011 (c)(h) | 2,483,529 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
5,250 | Lafayette Yard, New Jersey, Community | |||||
Development Revenue Bonds (Hotel/ | ||||||
Conference Center Project-Trenton), 6% | ||||||
due 4/01/2010 (d)(h) | 5,709,218 | |||||
|
|
|
|
Par Amount | ||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey (continued) | ||||
|
| |||
$ 1,550 | Middlesex County, New Jersey, COP, 5.25% | |||
due 6/15/2023 (d) | $ 1,590,378 | |||
|
|
| ||
1,375 | Middlesex County, New Jersey, COP, Refunding, | |||
5.50% due 8/01/2016 (d) | 1,493,979 | |||
|
|
| ||
5,270 | Middlesex County, New Jersey, Improvement | |||
Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds (Educational | ||||
Services Commission Projects), 6% | ||||
due 7/15/2010 (h) | 5,783,614 | |||
|
|
| ||
500 | Middlesex County, New Jersey, Improvement | |||
Authority Revenue Bonds (Senior | ||||
Citizens Housing Project), AMT, 5.50% | ||||
due 9/01/2030 (a) | 513,150 | |||
|
|
| ||
Monmouth County, New Jersey, Improvement | ||||
Authority, Governmental Loan Revenue | ||||
Refunding Bonds (a): | ||||
695 | 5.35% due 12/01/2010 (h) | 752,463 | ||
535 | 5.375% due 12/01/2010 (h) | 579,598 | ||
845 | 5.35% due 12/01/2017 | 902,984 | ||
935 | 5.375% due 12/01/2018 | 999,889 | ||
|
|
| ||
Morristown, New Jersey, Parking Authority | ||||
Revenue Bonds (d): | ||||
1,830 | 5% due 8/01/2030 | 1,913,064 | ||
3,000 | 5% due 8/01/2033 | 3,126,690 | ||
|
|
| ||
525 | Mount Holly, New Jersey, Municipal Utilities | |||
Authority, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series C, | ||||
4.50% due 12/01/2037 (d) | 511,508 | |||
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|
| ||
New Jersey EDA, Cigarette Tax Revenue Bonds: | ||||
2,700 | 5.625% due 6/15/2019 | 2,712,582 | ||
2,000 | 5.75% due 6/15/2029 | 1,989,620 | ||
585 | 5.50% due 6/15/2031 | 566,719 | ||
1,180 | 5.75% due 6/15/2034 | 1,173,722 | ||
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| ||
5,000 | New Jersey EDA, Lease Revenue Bonds | |||
(University of Medicine and Dentistry- | ||||
International Center for Public Health Project), | ||||
6% due 6/01/2032 (a) | 5,248,800 | |||
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|
| ||
New Jersey EDA, Motor Vehicle Surcharge | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Series A (d): | ||||
7,500 | 5.25% due 7/01/2026 | 8,349,000 | ||
11,105 | 5.25% due 7/01/2033 | 11,476,795 | ||
2,000 | 5% due 7/01/2034 | 2,060,180 | ||
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New Jersey EDA, School Facilities Construction | ||||
Revenue Bonds: | ||||
9,000 | Series L, 5% due 3/01/2030 (c) | 9,341,910 | ||
8,420 | Series O, 5.25% due 3/01/2023 | 9,122,733 | ||
2,500 | Series U, 5% due 9/01/2037 (a) | 2,580,625 | ||
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| ||
1,000 | New Jersey EDA, School Facilities Construction, | |||
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series N-1, 5.50% | ||||
due 9/01/2027 (b) | 1,140,510 | |||
|
|
| ||
2,500 | New Jersey EDA, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities | |||
Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Inc.), | ||||
AMT, Series A, 5.30% due 6/01/2015 | 2,616,000 | |||
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| ||
New Jersey EDA, State Lease Revenue Bonds: | ||||
2,670 | (Liberty State Park Project), Series C, 5% | |||
due 3/01/2022 (c) | 2,845,419 | |||
3,000 | (State Office Buildings Projects), 6% | |||
due 6/15/2010 (a)(h) | 3,255,480 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Par Amount | ||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||
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| ||
New Jersey (continued) | ||||
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| |||
$ 4,620 | (State Office Buildings Projects), 6.25% | |||
due 6/15/2010 (a)(h) | $ 5,039,912 | |||
3,000 | New Jersey EDA, Water Facilities Revenue Bonds | |||
(New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. | ||||
Project), AMT, Series A, 5.25% | ||||
due 11/01/2032 (a) | 3,038,340 | |||
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| ||
10,775 | New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing | |||
Authority, Department of Human Services | ||||
Revenue Bonds (Greystone Park Psychiatric | ||||
Hospital Project), 5% due 9/15/2023 (a) | 11,125,834 | |||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing | ||||
Authority Revenue Bonds: | ||||
250 | (RWJ Healthcare Corporation), Series B, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2025 (i) | 256,058 | |||
3,000 | (RWJ Healthcare Corporation), Series B, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2035 (i) | 2,991,000 | |||
2,820 | (Society of the Valley Hospital), 5.375% | |||
due 7/01/2025 (a) | 2,921,548 | |||
2,135 | (Somerset Medical Center), 5.50% | |||
due 7/01/2033 | 1,871,029 | |||
5,440 | (South Jersey Hospital), 6% | |||
due 7/01/2012 (h) | 6,165,587 | |||
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New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing | ||||
Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds: | ||||
4,000 | (AHS Hospital Corporation), Series A, 6% | |||
due 7/01/2013 (a)(g) | 4,645,600 | |||
1,525 | (Atlantic City Medical Center), 5.75% | |||
due 7/01/2012 (h) | 1,712,666 | |||
530 | (Atlantic City Medical Center), 6.25% | |||
due 7/01/2012 (h) | 608,541 | |||
925 | (Atlantic City Medical Center), 6.25% | |||
due 7/01/2017 | 1,003,005 | |||
1,975 | (Atlantic City Medical Center), 5.75% | |||
due 7/01/2025 | 2,058,345 | |||
1,000 | (Meridian Health System Obligation Group), | |||
5.375% due 7/01/2024 (c) | 1,036,450 | |||
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New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, Luxury | ||||
Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Convention | ||||
Center) (d): | ||||
5,890 | 5.50% due 3/01/2021 | 6,781,687 | ||
3,000 | 5.50% due 3/01/2022 | 3,456,300 | ||
|
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| ||
2,400 | New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, | |||
State Contract Revenue Bonds, Series A, 6% | ||||
due 3/01/2013 (d) | 2,555,568 | |||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey State Educational Facilities Authority | ||||
Revenue Bonds: | ||||
9,420 | (Capital Improvement Fund), Series A, 5.75% | |||
due 9/01/2010 (c)(h) | 10,229,649 | |||
2,000 | (Kean University), Series D, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2032 (b) | 2,022,380 | |||
1,200 | (Montclair State University), Series A, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2021 (a) | 1,266,120 | |||
2,880 | (Montclair State University), Series A, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2022 (a) | 3,023,078 | |||
1,220 | (Richard Stockton College), Series F, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2031 (d) | 1,244,302 |
Par Amount | ||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey (continued) | ||||
|
| |||
New Jersey State Educational Facilities Authority | ||||
Revenue Bonds (concluded): | ||||
$ 3,260 | (Rowan University), Series C, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2014 (d)(h) | $ 3,662,186 | |||
3,615 | (Rowan University), Series C, 5.125% | |||
due 7/01/2014 (d)(h) | 4,087,300 | |||
|
|
| ||
7,500 | New Jersey State Educational Facilities Authority, | |||
Higher Education, Capital Improvement | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Series A, 5.125% | ||||
due 9/01/2012 (a)(h) | 8,305,275 | |||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey State Educational Facilities Authority, | ||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds: | ||||
3,900 | (Montclair State University), Series J, 4.25% | |||
due 7/01/2030 (d) | 3,622,476 | |||
7,510 | (Montclair State University), Series L, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2014 (d)(h) | 8,436,509 | |||
1,250 | (Ramapo College), Series I, 4.25% | |||
due 7/01/2031 (a) | 1,189,012 | |||
900 | (Ramapo College), Series I, 4.25% | |||
due 7/01/2036 (a) | 847,575 | |||
1,100 | (Rowan University), Series B, 4.25% | |||
due 7/01/2034 (b) | 1,017,830 | |||
465 | (Rowan University), Series C, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2011 (b)(h) | 508,068 | |||
790 | (Rowan University), Series C, 5.25% | |||
due 7/01/2011 (b)(h) | 869,600 | |||
2,135 | (Rowan University), Series C, 5.25% | |||
due 7/01/2017 (b) | 2,300,441 | |||
2,535 | (Rowan University), Series C, 5.25% | |||
due 7/01/2018 (b) | 2,722,032 | |||
2,370 | (Rowan University), Series C, 5.25% | |||
due 7/01/2019 (b) | 2,532,937 | |||
945 | (Rowan University), Series C, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2031 (b) | 959,544 | |||
2,800 | (Stevens Institute of Technology), Series A, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2027 | 2,736,944 | |||
900 | (Stevens Institute of Technology), Series A, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2034 | 842,409 | |||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey State Housing and Mortgage Finance | ||||
Agency, Capital Fund Program Revenue Bonds, | ||||
Series A (c): | ||||
11,225 | 4.70% due 11/01/2025 | 11,375,752 | ||
4,800 | 5% due 5/01/2027 | 5,049,360 | ||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey State Housing and Mortgage Finance | ||||
Agency, Home Buyer Revenue Bonds, AMT, | ||||
Series U (d): | ||||
745 | 5.60% due 10/01/2012 | 757,196 | ||
2,140 | 5.65% due 10/01/2013 | 2,174,754 | ||
2,395 | 5.75% due 4/01/2018 | 2,433,033 | ||
640 | 5.85% due 4/01/2029 | 647,322 | ||
|
|
| ||
800 | New Jersey State Housing and Mortgage Finance | |||
Agency, S/F Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, | ||||
AMT, Series T, 4.70% due 10/01/2037 | 743,672 | |||
|
|
| ||
2,500 | New Jersey State Transit Corporation, COP | |||
(Federal Transit Administration Grants), Series A, | ||||
6.125% due 9/15/2009 (a)(h) | 2,658,850 | |||
|
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
13 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Par Amount | ||||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||||
|
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|
| |||
New Jersey (continued) | ||||||
|
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| ||||
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund | ||||||
Authority, Transportation System Revenue Bonds: | ||||||
$ 7,500 | Series A, 6% due 6/15/2010 (h) | $ 8,138,700 | ||||
4,050 | Series C, 4.70% due 12/15/2032 (c)(k) | 1,194,426 | ||||
1,400 | Series C, 5.05% due 12/15/2035 (a)(k) | 333,844 | ||||
5,500 | Series C, 5.05% due 12/15/2036 (a)(k) | 1,242,285 | ||||
7,800 | Series D, 5% due 6/15/2019 (c) | 8,491,860 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund | ||||||
Authority, Transportation System Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds: | ||||||
10,750 | Series A, 5.25% due 12/15/2020 (c) | 12,336,592 | ||||
9,165 | Series B, 5.50% due 12/15/2021 (d) | 10,606,746 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
7,615 | New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Turnpike | |||||
Revenue Bonds, Series B, 5.15% | ||||||
due 1/01/2035 (a)(k) | 5,535,648 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Turnpike | ||||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C (d)(g): | ||||||
910 | 6.50% due 1/01/2016 | 1,062,816 | ||||
4,610 | 6.50% due 1/01/2016 | 5,448,881 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
620 | Newark, New Jersey, Housing Authority, Port | |||||
Authority-Port Newark Marine Terminal, | ||||||
Additional Rent-Backed Revenue Refunding | ||||||
Bonds (City of Newark Redevelopment Projects), | ||||||
4.375% due 1/01/2037 (d) | 595,876 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
North Bergen Township, New Jersey, Board of | ||||||
Education, COP (c)(h): | ||||||
1,000 | 6% due 12/15/2010 | 1,111,070 | ||||
3,260 | 6.25% due 12/15/2010 | 3,644,614 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
4,335 | North Hudson Sewage Authority, New Jersey, | |||||
Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.125% | ||||||
due 8/01/2020 (d) | 4,913,419 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
1,035 | Orange Township, New Jersey, Municipal Utility | |||||
and Lease, GO, Refunding, Series C, 5.10% | ||||||
due 12/01/2017 (d) | 1,065,046 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||
Paterson, New Jersey, Public School District, | ||||||
COP (d)(h): | ||||||
1,980 | 6.125% due 11/01/2009 | 2,134,282 | ||||
2,000 | 6.25% due 11/01/2009 | 2,160,100 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, GO (Convertible CABS), | ||||||
Refunding (c)(k): | ||||||
4,605 | 4.50% due 7/01/2032 | 3,820,308 | ||||
1,395 | 4.50% due 7/01/2033 | 1,156,274 | ||||
1,470 | 4.55% due 7/01/2037 | 1,214,205 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special | ||||||
Obligation Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air | ||||||
Terminal LLC), AMT, Series 6 (d): | ||||||
13,500 | 6.25% due 12/01/2011 | 15,052,635 | ||||
1,500 | 6.25% due 12/01/2015 | 1,754,070 | ||||
3,000 | 5.75% due 12/01/2025 | 3,004,050 | ||||
|
|
|
|
Par Amount | ||||
(000) | Municipal Bonds | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey (concluded) | ||||
|
| |||
$ 6,600 | Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority, New Jersey, | |||
Sewer Revenue Bonds, CABS, Series A, 4.79% | ||||
due 9/01/2028 (d)(k) | $ 2,324,850 | |||
|
|
| ||
500 | Salem County, New Jersey, Improvement Authority | |||
Revenue Bonds (Finlaw State Office Building | ||||
Project), 5.375% due 8/15/2028 (c) | 546,185 | |||
|
|
| ||
South Jersey Port Corporation of New Jersey, | ||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds: | ||||
3,750 | 4.50% due 1/01/2015 | 3,942,150 | ||
1,920 | 4.50% due 1/01/2016 | 2,005,094 | ||
1,500 | 5% due 1/01/2026 | 1,532,025 | ||
2,000 | 5.10% due 1/01/2033 | 2,032,040 | ||
|
|
| ||
4,755 | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of | |||
New Jersey, Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 7% | ||||
due 6/01/2013 (h) | 5,754,834 | |||
|
|
| ||
2,000 | University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, | |||
COP, 5% due 6/15/2029 (d) | 2,057,000 | |||
|
|
| ||
4,740 | University of Medicine and Dentistry of New | |||
Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Series A, 5.50% | ||||
due 12/01/2027 (a) | 5,053,693 | |||
|
|
| ||
8,580 | West Deptford Township, New Jersey, GO, | |||
5.625% due 9/01/2010 (b)(h) | 9,290,681 | |||
| ||||
464,337,495 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Puerto Rico 13.5% | ||||
|
| |||
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Highway and | ||||
Transportation Authority, Transportation Revenue | ||||
Refunding Bonds: | ||||
4,500 | Series J, 5% due 7/01/2029 (d) | 4,521,870 | ||
3,480 | Series K, 5% due 7/01/2015 (h) | 3,947,086 | ||
16,650 | Series N, 5.25% due 7/01/2039 (b) | 17,011,971 | ||
|
|
| ||
4,000 | Puerto Rico Commonwealth Infrastructure | |||
Financing Authority, Special Tax and Capital | ||||
Appreciation Revenue Bonds, Series A, 4.34% | ||||
due 7/01/2037 (a)(k) | 813,560 | |||
|
|
| ||
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power | ||||
Revenue Bonds: | ||||
6,830 | Series HH, 5.25% due 7/01/2010 (c)(h) | 7,363,833 | ||
5,100 | Series RR, 5% due 7/01/2028 (f) | 5,156,457 | ||
|
|
| ||
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, | ||||
Medical and Environmental Control Facilities | ||||
Revenue Bonds: | ||||
1,780 | (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligation Group), | |||
Series A, 6.25% due 7/01/2024 (d) | 1,796,216 | |||
1,750 | (Hospital de la Concepcion), Series A, 6.50% | |||
due 11/15/2020 | 1,881,828 | |||
1,000 | (University Plaza Project), Series A, 5% | |||
due 7/01/2033 (d) | 1,002,440 | |||
| ||||
43,495,261 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Total Municipal Bonds | ||||
(Cost $485,533,346) 158.1% | 507,832,756 | |||
|
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|
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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JANUARY 31, 2008 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Par Amount | Municipal Bonds Transferred to | |||
(000) | Tender Option Bond Trusts (e) | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
New Jersey 2.9% | ||||
|
| |||
$ 8,650 | Trenton, New Jersey, Parking Authority, Parking | |||
Revenue Bonds, 6.10% due 4/01/2010 (b)(h) | $ 9,342,432 | |||
|
|
| ||
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to | ||||
Tender Option Bond Trusts | ||||
(Cost $8,977,390) 2.9% | 9,342,432 | |||
|
|
|
Shares | ||||
(000) | Short-Term Securities | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
7,626 | CMA New Jersey Municipal Money Fund, | |||
2.01% (j)(l) | $ 7,626,408 | |||
|
|
| ||
Total Short-Term Securities | ||||
(Cost $7,626,408) 2.4% | 7,626,408 | |||
|
|
| ||
Total Investments (Cost $502,137,144*) 163.4% | 524,801,596 | |||
Other Assets Less Liabilities 1.2% | 3,812,802 | |||
Liabilities for Trust Certificates, Including Interest | ||||
Expense and Fees Payable (1.4%) | (4,376,024) | |||
Preferred Stock, at Redemption Value (63.2%) | (203,052,737) | |||
| ||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock 100.0% | $ 321,185,637 | |||
|
* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of January 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows: |
Aggregate cost | $ 498,218,358 | |
| ||
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 25,388,423 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (3,130,185) | |
| ||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ 22,258,238 | |
|
(a) | AMBAC Insured. |
(b) | FGIC Insured. |
(c) | FSA Insured. |
(d) | MBIA Insured. |
(e) | Securities represent underlying bonds transferred to a separate securitization trust established in a tender option bond transaction in which the Fund may have acquired the residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts. |
(f) | CIFG Insured. |
(g) | Escrowed to maturity. |
(h) | This bond is prerefunded. U.S. government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. |
(i) | Radian Insured. |
(j) | Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Fund, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows: |
Net Activity | Dividend | |||
Affiliate | (000) | Income | ||
|
|
| ||
CMA New Jersey Municipal Money Fund | (751,113) | $47,365 | ||
|
|
|
(k) | Represents a zero coupon bond; the interest rate shown reflects the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
(l) | Rate shown is the effective yield as of January 31, 2008. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
15 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | ||||
BlackRock | ||||
MuniHoldings | ||||
BlackRock | New Jersey | |||
MuniHoldings | Insured | |||
As of January 31, 2008 (Unaudited) | Fund II, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | ||
|
|
| ||
Assets | ||||
|
|
| ||
Investments at value unaffiliated1 | $ 264,817,834 | $ 517,175,188 | ||
Investments at value affiliated2 | 11,734 | 7,626,408 | ||
Cash | 722,550 | 67,701 | ||
Interest receivable | 3,605,392 | 5,218,110 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 11,130 | 9,556 | ||
|
| |||
Total assets | 269,168,640 | 530,096,963 | ||
|
|
| ||
Liabilities | ||||
|
|
| ||
Trust certificates3 | 16,870,000 | 4,325,000 | ||
Interest expense and fees payable | 176,163 | 51,024 | ||
Investment advisory fees payable | 117,394 | 229,392 | ||
Other affiliates payable | 2,569 | 5,288 | ||
Income dividends payable | 703,916 | 1,126,007 | ||
Accrued expenses | 78,756 | 121,878 | ||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 17,948,798 | 5,858,589 | ||
|
|
| ||
Preferred Stock | ||||
|
|
| ||
Preferred Stock, at redemption value, par value $.10 per share at $25,000 per share liquidation preference4 | 87,023,836 | 203,052,737 | ||
|
|
| ||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock | ||||
|
|
| ||
Net assets applicable to Common Stock | $ 164,196,006 | $ 321,185,637 | ||
|
|
| ||
Composition of Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock | ||||
|
|
| ||
Common Stock, par value $.10 per share5 | $ 1,117,328 | $ 2,124,541 | ||
Paid-in capital in excess of par | 165,293,279 | 319,388,284 | ||
Undistributed net investment income | 1,521,881 | 497,908 | ||
Accumulated net realized capital losses | (13,549,212) | (23,489,548) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation | 9,812,730 | 22,664,452 | ||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ 164,196,006 | $ 321,185,637 | ||
|
| |||
Net asset value per share of Common Stock | $ 14.70 | $ 15.12 | ||
|
| |||
1 Investments at cost unaffiliated | $ 255,005,104 | $ 494,510,736 | ||
|
| |||
2 Investments at cost affiliated | $ 11,734 | $ 7,626,408 | ||
|
| |||
3 Represents short-term floating rate certificates issued by tender option bond trusts. | ||||
4 Preferred Stock authorized, issued and outstanding: | ||||
Series A Shares | 1,740 | 1,360 | ||
|
| |||
Series B Shares | 1,740 | 1,360 | ||
|
| |||
Series C Shares | | 2,400 | ||
|
| |||
Series D Shares | | 1,880 | ||
|
| |||
Series E Shares | | 1,120 | ||
|
| |||
5 Common Stock issued and outstanding | 11,173,277 | 21,245,413 | ||
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|
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
16 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
Statements of Operations | ||||
BlackRock | ||||
MuniHoldings | ||||
BlackRock | New Jersey | |||
MuniHoldings | Insured | |||
For the Six Months Ended January 31, 2008 (Unaudited) | Fund II, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | ||
|
|
| ||
Investment Income | ||||
|
|
| ||
Interest | $ 7,174,327 | $ 11,514,196 | ||
Dividends from affiliates | 196 | 47,365 | ||
|
| |||
Total income | 7,174,523 | 11,561,561 | ||
|
|
| ||
Expenses | ||||
|
|
| ||
Investment advisory | 694,485 | 1,436,966 | ||
Interest expense and fees1 | 393,086 | 80,445 | ||
Commissions for Preferred Stock | 113,422 | 257,933 | ||
Accounting services | 52,457 | 84,085 | ||
Audit and legal | 27,430 | 29,839 | ||
Transfer agent | 23,654 | 38,746 | ||
Printing | 11,243 | 18,828 | ||
Directors | 9,217 | 18,903 | ||
Custodian | 7,936 | 14,789 | ||
Pricing | 9,608 | 11,167 | ||
Miscellaneous | 29,885 | 40,134 | ||
|
| |||
Total expenses before waiver | 1,372,423 | 2,031,835 | ||
Less investment advisory fees waived | (11) | (96,554) | ||
|
| |||
Total expenses after waiver | 1,372,412 | 1,935,281 | ||
|
| |||
Net investment income | 5,802,111 | 9,626,280 | ||
|
|
| ||
Net Realized & Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||
|
|
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Net realized gain on: | ||||
Investments | 389,352 | 418,291 | ||
Forward interest rate swaps | 68,650 | | ||
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Investments | (1,389,676) | 6,225,117 | ||
Forward interest rate swaps | 66,099 | | ||
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Total net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (865,575) | 6,643,408 | ||
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Net investment income | (1,660,299) | (3,587,195) | ||
Net realized gains | (12,006) | | ||
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(1,672,305) | (3,587,195) | |||
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ 3,264,231 | $ 12,682,493 | ||
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1 Related to tender option bond trusts. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | ||||||||
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MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. | New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. | |||||||
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | (Unaudited) | 2007 | (Unaudited) | 2007 | ||||
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Net investment income | $ 5,802,111 | $ 11,705,163 | $ 9,626,280 | $ 21,769,795 | ||||
Net realized gain | 458,002 | 1,636,714 | 418,291 | 2,584,163 | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | (1,323,577) | (2,106,859) | 6,225,117 | (3,049,991) | ||||
Dividends and distributions to Preferred Stock shareholders from: | ||||||||
Net investment income | (1,660,299) | (3,062,036) | (3,587,195) | (6,513,353) | ||||
Net realized gains | (12,006) | | | | ||||
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 3,264,231 | 8,172,982 | 12,682,493 | 14,790,614 | ||||
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Net investment income | (4,223,498) | (8,623,062) | (7,265,931) | (15,781,439) | ||||
Net realized gains | (30,056) | | | | ||||
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Common Stock shareholders | (4,253,554) | (8,623,062) | (7,265,931) | ( 15,781,439) | ||||
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Value of shares issued to Common Stock shareholders in reinvestment of dividends | | 70,232 | | 1,110,968 | ||||
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Stock | (989,323) | (379,848) | 5,416,562 | 120,143 | ||||
Beginning of period | 165,185,329 | 165,565,177 | 315,769,075 | 315,648,932 | ||||
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End of period | $ 164,196,006 | $ 165,185,329 | $ 321,185,637 | $ 315,769,075 | ||||
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End of period undistributed net investment income | $ 1,521,881 | $ 1,603,567 | $ 497,908 | $ 1,724,754 | ||||
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Financial Highlights BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 14.78 | $ 14.82 | $ 15.03 | $ 13.98 | $ 13.46 | $ 13.51 | ||||||||
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Net investment income1 | .52 | 1.05 | 1.04 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.16 | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.07) | (.05) | (.11) | 1.15 | .50 | (.15) | ||||||||
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Net investment income | (.15) | (.27) | (.23) | (.14) | (.10) | (.10) | ||||||||
Net realized gains | 2 | | | | | | ||||||||
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Total from investment operations | .30 | .73 | .70 | 2.09 | 1.55 | .91 | ||||||||
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Net investment income | (.38) | (.77) | (.91) | (1.04) | (1.03) | (.96) | ||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions to Common Stock shareholders | (.38) | (.77) | (.91) | (1.04) | (1.03) | (.96) | ||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 14.70 | $ 14.78 | $ 14.82 | $ 15.03 | $ 13.98 | $ 13.46 | ||||||||
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Market price, end of period | $ 14.19 | $ 13.99 | $ 14.12 | $ 15.25 | $ 13.53 | $ 13.16 | ||||||||
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Based on net asset value | 2.22%4 | 5.08% | 4.89% | 15.46% | 11.88% | 7.15% | ||||||||
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Based on market price | 4.24%4 | 4.39% | (1.50%) | 21.04% | 10.75% | 9.21% | ||||||||
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Total expenses, net of waiver and excluding interest expense and fees5,6 | 1.18%7 | 1.19% | 1.18% | 1.19% | 1.21% | 1.26% | ||||||||
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Total expenses, net of waiver5 | 1.66%7 | 1.63% | 1.44% | 1.27% | 1.30% | 1.38% | ||||||||
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Total expenses5 | 1.66%7 | 1.63% | 1.44% | 1.27% | 1.31% | 1.38% | ||||||||
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Total net investment income5 | 7.01%7 | 6.97% | 7.04% | 7.38% | 8.13% | 8.48% | ||||||||
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Dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders | 2.01%7 | 1.82% | 1.55% | .98% | .69% | .74% | ||||||||
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Net investment income to Common Stock shareholders | 5.00%7 | 5.15% | 5.49% | 6.40% | 7.44% | 7.74% | ||||||||
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Net assets applicable to Common Stock, end of period (in thousands) | $ 164,196 | $ 165,185 | $ 165,565 | $ 167,588 | $ 155,583 | $ 149,262 | ||||||||
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Preferred Stock value outstanding, end of period (in thousands) | $ 87,000 | $ 87,000 | $ 87,000 | $ 87,000 | $ 87,000 | $ 87,000 | ||||||||
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Portfolio turnover | 12% | 15% | 41% | 38% | 29% | 42% | ||||||||
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Asset coverage per $1,000 | $ 2,887 | $ 2,899 | $ 2,903 | $ 2,926 | $ 2,788 | $ 2,716 | ||||||||
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2 | Amount is less than $(.01) per share. |
3 | Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. |
4 | Aggregate total investment return. |
5 | Does not reflect the effect of dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders. |
6 | Interest expense and fees relate to tender option bond trusts. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts. |
7 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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JANUARY 31, 2008 |
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Financial Highlights BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc.
For the Six | ||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 14.86 | $ 14.91 | $ 15.62 | $ 15.03 | $ 14.46 | $ 14.90 | ||||||||
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Net investment income1 | .45 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.04 | 1.07 | 1.08 | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .32 | (.03) | (.61) | .66 | .51 | (.54) | ||||||||
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income | (.17) | (.31) | (.26) | (.16) | (.08) | (.09) | ||||||||
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Total from investment operations | .60 | .69 | .16 | 1.54 | 1.50 | .45 | ||||||||
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income | (.34) | (.74) | (.87) | (.95) | (.93) | (.89) | ||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 15.12 | $ 14.86 | $ 14.91 | $ 15.62 | $ 15.03 | $ 14.46 | ||||||||
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Market price, end of period | $ 13.97 | $ 14.40 | $ 14.98 | $ 15.89 | $ 14.17 | $ 13.59 | ||||||||
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Based on net asset value | 4.27%3 | 4.71% | 1.09% | 10.63% | 10.90% | 3.32% | ||||||||
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Based on market price | (.58%)3 | .99% | (.16%) | 19.37% | 11.24% | 1.61% | ||||||||
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expense and fees 4,5 | 1.16%6 | 1.17% | 1.15% | 1.14% | 1.13% | 1.15% | ||||||||
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Total expenses, net of waiver4 | 1.21%6 | 1.40% | 1.39% | 1.25% | 1.19% | 1.23% | ||||||||
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Total expenses4 | 1.27%6 | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.31% | 1.27% | 1.31% | ||||||||
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Total net investment income4 | 6.03%6 | 6.77% | 6.80% | 6.69% | 6.97% | 7.05% | ||||||||
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Dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders | 2.25%6 | 2.03% | 1.72% | 1.02% | .54% | .61% | ||||||||
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Net investment income to Common Stock shareholders | 3.78%6 | 4.74% | 5.08% | 5.67% | 6.43% | 6.44% | ||||||||
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Net assets applicable to Common Stock, end of period (in thousands) | $ 321,186 | $ 315,769 | $ 315,649 | $ 328,853 | $ 316,171 | $ 304,126 | ||||||||
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Preferred Stock value outstanding, end of period (in thousands) | $ 203,000 | $ 203,000 | $ 203,000 | $ 203,000 | $ 203,000 | $ 203,000 | ||||||||
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Portfolio turnover | 3% | 17% | 16% | 29% | 8% | 28% | ||||||||
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Asset coverage per $1,000 | $ 2,582 | $ 2,556 | $ 2,555 | $ 2,620 | $ 2,557 | $ 2,498 | ||||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges. |
3 | Aggregate total investment return. |
4 | Does not reflect the effect of dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders. |
5 | Interest expense and fees relate to tender option bond trusts. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts. |
6 | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
20 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) 1. Significant Accounting Policies: BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. (the Funds or individually as the Fund), are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as non-diversified, closed-end management investment companies. The Funds financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which may require the use of management accruals and esti- mates. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The Funds deter- mine and make available for publication the net asset value of their Common Stock on a daily basis. The Funds Common Stock shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols MUH and MUJ, respectively. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds: Valuation of Investments: Municipal investments (including commit- ments to purchase such investments on a when-issued basis) are valued on the basis of prices provided by dealers or pricing services selected under the supervision of the each Funds Board of Directors (the Directors or the Board). In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in comparable investments and various relationships between investments. Short-term securities may be valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value each business day. In the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment which is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, the investment will be valued by, under the direction of, or in accordance with, a method approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (Fair Value Assets). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets, the investment advisor and/or sub-advisor seeks to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the advisor and/or sub-advisor deems relevant. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof. Derivative Financial Instruments: Each Fund may engage in various portfolio investment strategies to increase the return of the Fund and to hedge, or protect, its exposure to interest rate movements and move- ments in the securities markets. Losses may arise if the value of the con- tract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the price of the under- lying security, or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. |
Forward Interest Rate Swaps Each Fund may enter into forward interest rate swaps. In a forward interest rate swap, the Fund and the counterparty agree to make periodic net payments on a specified notional contract amount, commencing on a specified future effective |
date, unless terminated earlier. Changes in the value of the forward interest rate swap are recognized as unrealized gains and losses. When the agreement is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss in an amount equal to the value of the agreement. The Fund generally intends to close each forward interest rate swap before the accrual date specified in the agreement and therefore avoid entering into the interest rate swap underlying each forward interest rate swap. The Fund may utilize forward starting swaps for the purpose of reducing the interest rate sensitivity of the portfolio and decreasing the Funds exposure to interest rate risk. Segregation: In cases in which the 1940 Act and the interpretive posi- tions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) require that each Fund segregate assets in connection with certain investments (e.g., when-issued securities or swap agreements), each Fund will, con- sistent with certain interpretive letters issued by the SEC, designate on its books and records cash or other liquid securities having a market value at least equal to the amount that would otherwise be required to be physically segregated. Other: Expenses that are directly related to one of the Funds are charged directly to that Fund. Other operating expenses are generally pro-rated to the Funds on the basis of relative net assets of all the BlackRock Closed-End Funds. Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts: The Funds invest in leveraged residual certificates (TOB Residuals) issued by ten- der option bond trusts (TOBs). A TOB is established by a third party sponsor forming a special purpose entity, into which a Fund, or an agent on behalf of the Fund, transfers municipal securities. A TOB typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate certifi- cates, which are sold to third party investors, and residual certificates, which are generally issued to the Fund which made the transfer or to affiliates of the Fund. The Funds transfer of the municipal securities to a TOB is accounted for as a financing transaction, therefore the municipal securities deposited into a TOB are presented in the Funds Schedules of Investments and the proceeds from the transactions are reported as a liability for trust certificates of the Funds. Similarly, proceeds from residual certificates issued to affiliates, if any, from the transaction are included in the liability for trust certificates. Interest income from the underlying security is recorded by each Fund on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the secured borrowing and other expenses related to remar- keting, administration and trustee services to a TOB are reported as expenses of the Funds. The floating rate certificates have interest rates that generally reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender certificates to the TOB for redemption at par at each reset date. The TOB residuals held by the Funds include the right of the Funds (1) to cause the holders of a proportional share of the floating rate certificates to tender their certificates at par, and (2) to transfer a corresponding share of the municipal securities from the TOB to the Funds. |
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
21 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) As of January 31, 2008 the aggregate value of the underlying municipal securities transferred to TOBs were: |
Underlying | ||||||
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Fund II, Inc | $16,870,000 | 3.605% | $35,246,407 | |||
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Insured Fund, Inc | $ 4,325,000 | 3.51% | $ 9,342,432 | |||
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Financial transactions executed through TOBs generally will underperform the market for fixed rate municipal bonds in a rising interest rate environ- ment, but tend to outperform the market for fixed rate bonds when inter- est rates decline or remain relatively stable. Should short-term interest rates rise, the Funds investment in TOB Residuals likely will adversely affect the Funds net investment income and dividends to shareholders. Fluctuations in the market value of municipal securities deposited into the TOB may adversely affect the Funds net asset values per share. While the Funds investment policies and restrictions expressly permit investments in inverse floating rate securities such as TOB Residuals, they generally do not allow the Funds to borrow money for purposes of making investments. The Funds management believes that the Funds restrictions on borrowings do not apply to the liability for trust certifi- cates reflected as a result of the Funds investments in TOB Residuals. Income Taxes: It is each Funds policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment compa- nies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its share- holders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Effective January 31, 2008, the Funds implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity, includ- ing investment companies, before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. Management has evaluated the application of FIN 48 to the Funds, and has determined that that the adoption of FIN 48 does not have a material impact on the Funds financial statements. The Funds file U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Funds U.S. federal returns remain open for the years ended July 31, 2004 through July 31, 2007. The statutes of limitations on the Funds state and local tax returns remain open for an additional year depending on the jurisdiction. Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade |
dates). Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex- dividend dates. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. The Funds amortize all premiums and discounts on debt securities. Dividends and Distributions: Dividends to common shareholders from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Dividends and dis- tributions to Preferred Stock shareholders are accrued and determined as described in Note 4. Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FAS 157), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a frame- work for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The impact on the Funds financial statement disclo- sures, if any, is currently being assessed. In addition, in February 2007, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (FAS 159), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FAS 157. FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. FAS 159 also establishes presen- tation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The impact on the Funds financial state- ment disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed. 2. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates: Each Fund entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the Advisor), an indirect, wholly owned sub- sidiary of BlackRock, Inc., to provide investment advisory and adminis- tration services. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (Merrill Lynch) and The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. are the principal owners of BlackRock, Inc. The Advisor is responsible for the management of each Funds portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund. For such services, each Fund pays the Advisor a monthly fee at an annual rate of .55% of the average daily value of the Funds net assets, including proceeds from the issuance of Preferred Stock. The Advisor has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Fund pays to the Advisor indirectly through |
22 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
JANUARY 31, 2008 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) its investment in affiliated money market funds. For the six months ended January 31, 2008, the amounts were as follows: |
Reimbursements | ||
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc | $ 11 | |
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc | $7,451 | |
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In addition, for BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc., the Advisor has agreed to waive its investment advisory fee on the proceeds of Preferred Stock that exceeds 35% of the Funds total net assets. For the six months ended January 31, 2008, the Advisor earned fees of $1,436,966, of which $89,103 was waived. In addition, the Advisor has entered into a separate sub-advisory agree- ment with BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (BIM), an affiliate of the Advisor, under which the Advisor pays BIM for services it provides, a monthly fee at an annual rate that is a percentage of the management fee paid by each Fund to the Advisor. Each Fund reimbursed the Advisor for certain accounting services. The reimbursements, which are included in accounting services in the Statements of Operations, were as follows: |
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc | $2,259 | |
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc | $4,548 | |
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Certain officers and/or directors of the Funds are officers and/or direc- tors of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. 3. Investments: Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended January 31, 2008 were as follows: |
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Total Purchases | $39,300,220 | $13,402,322 | ||
Total Sales | $32,433,016 | $16,927,326 | ||
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Each Fund is authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of stock, includ- ing Preferred Stock, par value $.10 per share, all of which were initially classified as Common Stock. The Board is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued shares of stock without approval of holders of Common Stock. Common Stock BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. Shares issued and outstanding during the six months ended January 31, 2008 remained constant and during the year ended July 31, 2007 increased by 4,645 as a result of dividend reinvestment. |
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. Shares issued and outstanding during the six months ended January 31, 2008 remained constant and during the year ended July 31, 2007 increased by 72,669 as a result of dividend reinvestment. Preferred Stock Preferred Stock of the Funds have a par value of $.10 per share and a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, that entitle their holders to receive cash dividends at an annual rate that may vary for the successive dividend periods. The yields in effect at January 31, 2008 were as follows: |
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Series A | 3.40% | 3.20% | ||
Series B | 3.30% | 3.10% | ||
Series C | | 3.20% | ||
Series D | | 3.00% | ||
Series E | | 3.00% | ||
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Each Fund pays commissions to certain broker-dealers at the end of each auction at an annual rate ranging from .25% to .375%, calculated on the proceeds of each auction. For the six months ended January 31, 2008, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Merrill Lynch, earned commissions as follows: |
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc | $ 38,042 | |
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc | $132,096 | |
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Dividends on seven-day Preferred Stock are cumulative at a rate which is reset every seven days based on the results of an auction. Dividends on 28-day Preferred Stock are cumulative at a rate which resets every 28 days based on the results of an auction. If the Preferred Stock fails to clear the auction on an auction date, the Fund is required to pay the maximum applicable rate on the Preferred Stock to holders of such stock for successive dividend periods until such time as the Preferred Stock is successfully auctioned. The maximum applicable rate on the Preferred Stock is the higher of 110% of the AA commercial paper rate or 110% of 90% of the Kenny S&P 30-day High Grade Index rate divided by 1.00 minus the marginal tax rate. During the six months ended January 31, 2008, the Preferred Stock of the Fund was successfully auctioned at each auction date. The low, high and average dividend ranges on the Preferred Stock for the Fund for the six months ended January 31, 2008 were as follows: |
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Series B | 3.20% | 4.60% | 3.78% | |||
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Series A | 1.90% | 4.15% | 3.46% | |||
Series B | 1.50% | 4.30% | 3.34% | |||
Series C | 2.90% | 4.30% | 3.64% | |||
Series D | 2.70% | 4.40% | 3.50% | |||
Series E | 2.96% | 4.30% | 3.48% | |||
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Each Fund may not declare dividends or make other distributions on Common Stock or purchase any such stock if, at the time of the declara- tion, distribution or purchase, asset coverage with respect to the out- standing Preferred Stock would be less than 200%. The Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of each Fund, in whole or in part, on any dividend payment date at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated unpaid dividends whether or not declared. The Preferred Stock is also subject to mandatory redemption at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated or unpaid dividends, whether or not declared, if certain requirements relating to the composition of the assets and liabilities of the Fund, as set forth in the Funds Articles of Incorporation/ Articles Supplementary, are not satisfied. The holders of Preferred Stock have voting rights equal to the holders of Common Stock (one vote per share) and will vote together with holders of Common Stock as a single class. However, holders of Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to elect two Directors for each Fund. In addition, the 1940 Act requires that along with approval by shareholders that might otherwise be required, the approval of the holders of a majority of any outstanding Preferred Stock, voting sepa- rately as a class would be required to (a) adopt any plan of reorganiza- tion that would adversely affect the Preferred Stock, (b) change a Funds sub classification as a closed-end investment company or change its fundamental investment restrictions or (c) change its business so as to cease to be an investment company. 5. Capital Loss Carryforward: BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. On July 31, 2007, the Fund had a net capital loss carryforward of $13,859,278, of which $872,684 expires in 2008, $12,107,981 expires in 2009, $689,205 expires in 2010 and $189,408 expires in 2011. This amount will be available to offset like amounts of any future taxable gains. BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. On July 31, 2007, the Fund had a net capital loss carryforward of $23,204,907, of which $22,969,013 expires in 2009 and $235,894 expires in 2011. This amount will be available to offset like amounts of any future taxable gains. |
6. Concentration Risk: The Funds concentrate their investments in securities issued by state agencies, other governmental entities and U.S. Territories. The Funds are more susceptible to adverse financial, social, environmental, economic, regulatory and political factors that may affect these state agencies, other governmental entities and U.S. Territories, which could seriously affect the ability of these states and their municipal subdivisions to meet continuing obligations for principal and interest payments and therefore could impact the value of the Funds investments and net asset value per share, than if the Funds were not concentrated in securities issued by state agencies, other governmental entities and U.S. Territories. Many municipalities insure repayment of their obligations. Although bond insurance reduces the risk of loss due to default by an issuer, such bonds remain subject to the risk that market value may fluctuate for other reasons and there is no assurance that the insurance company will meet its obligations. These securities have been identified in the Schedules of Investments. 7. Subsequent Events: Since February 13, 2008, the Preferred Stock of each Fund failed to clear any of its auctions. As a result, the Preferred Stock dividend rates were reset to the maximum applicable rate, which ranged from 3.32% to 3.41% . A failed auction is not an event of default for the Funds but it is a liquidity event for the holders of the Preferred Stock. Recent auction market liquidity problems have triggered numerous failed auctions for many closed-end funds, including BlackRock. A failed auction occurs when there are more sellers of a funds auction rate preferred shares than buyers. It is impossible to predict how long this imbalance will last. An auction for each Funds Preferred Stock may not occur for a long period of time, if ever, and even if liquidity does resume, holders of the Preferred Stock may not have the amount of liquidity they desire or the ability to sell the Preferred Stock at par. Each Fund paid a tax-exempt income dividend to holders of Common Stock in the amounts of $.063000 per share and $.053000 per share relating to BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc., respectively, on March 3, 2008 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2008. The dividends declared on Preferred Stock for the period February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008 for each Fund were as follows: |
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Series B | $145,899 | $ 93,282 | ||
Series C | | $158,928 | ||
Series D | | $125,622 | ||
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Officers and Directors G. Nicholas Beckwith, III, Director Richard E. Cavanagh, Director Richard S. Davis, Director Kent Dixon, Director Frank J. Fabozzi, Director Kathleen F. Feldstein, Director James T. Flynn, Director Henry Gabbay, Director Jerrold B. Harris, Director R. Glenn Hubbard, Director W. Carl Kester, Director Karen . Robards, Director Robert S. Salomon, Jr., Director Donald C. Burke, Fund President and Chief Executive Officer Anne F. Ackerley, Vice President Neal J. Andrews, Chief Financial Officer Jay M. Fife, Treasurer Brian . Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer Howard Surloff, Secretary |
Custodian The Bank of New York Mellon New York, NY 10286 Transfer Agent Common Stock & Preferred Stock The Bank of New York Mellon New York, NY 10286 Accounting Agent State Street Bank and Trust Company Princeton, NJ 08540 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Deloitte & Touche LLP Princeton, NJ 08540 Legal Counsel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP New York, NY 10036 |
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Proxy Results | BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. | |
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During the six-month period ended January 31, 2008, the Common Stock and Preferred Stock (Series A & B) shareholders of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. voted on the following proposal, which was approved at the annual shareholders meeting on August 16, 2007. This proposal was part of the reorganization of the Funds Board of Directors that took effect on November 1, 2007. A description of the proposal and number of shares voted are as follows: |
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To elect the Funds Board of Directors: | G. Nicholas Beckwith, III | 10,262,204 | 99,298 | |||
Richard E. Cavanagh | 10,261,743 | 99,759 | ||||
Richard S. Davis | 10,264,383 | 97,119 | ||||
Kent Dixon | 10,264,383 | 97,119 | ||||
Kathleen F. Feldstein | 10,260,936 | 100,566 | ||||
James T. Flynn | 10,263,543 | 97,959 | ||||
Henry Gabbay | 10,262,475 | 99,027 | ||||
Jerrold B. Harris | 10,264,383 | 97,119 | ||||
R. Glenn Hubbard | 10,261,776 | 99,726 | ||||
Karen . Robards | 10,264,383 | 97,119 | ||||
Robert S. Salomon, Jr. | 10,264,383 | 97,119 | ||||
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During the six-month period ended January 31, 2008, the Preferred Stock shareholders (Series A & B) of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc., voted on the following proposal, which was approved at the annual shareholders meeting on August 16, 2007. This proposal was part of the reorganization of the Funds Board of Directors that took effect on November 1, 2007. A description of the proposal and number of shares voted are as follows: |
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To elect the Funds Board of Directors: | Frank J. Fabozzi and W. Carl Kester | 3,073 | 0 | |||
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Proxy Results | BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. | |
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During the six-month period ended January 31, 2008, the Common Stock and Preferred Stock (Series A-E) shareholders of BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. voted on the following proposal, which was approved at the annual shareholders meeting on August 16, 2007. This proposal was part of the reorganization of the Funds Board of Directors that took effect on November 1, 2007. A description of the proposal and number of shares voted are as follows:
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To elect the Funds Board of Directors: | G. Nicholas Beckwith, III | 20,043,101 | 390,669 | |||
Richard E. Cavanagh | 20,046,301 | 387,469 | ||||
Richard S. Davis | 20,023,321 | 410,449 | ||||
Kent Dixon | 20,042,332 | 391,438 | ||||
Kathleen F. Feldstein | 20,011,802 | 421,968 | ||||
James T. Flynn | 20,028,101 | 405,669 | ||||
Henry Gabbay | 20,013,321 | 420,449 | ||||
Jerrold B. Harris | 20,045,761 | 388,009 | ||||
R. Glenn Hubbard | 20,007,281 | 426,489 | ||||
Karen . Robards | 20,038,133 | 395,637 | ||||
Robert S. Salomon, Jr. | 20,012,952 | 420,818 | ||||
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During the six-month period ended January 31, 2008, the Preferred Stock shareholders (Series A-E) of BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc., voted on the following proposal, which was approved at the annual shareholders meeting on August 16, 2007. This proposal was part of the reorganization of the Funds Board of Directors that took effect on November 1, 2007. A description of the proposal and number of shares voted for each Director are as follows:
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To elect the Funds Board of Directors: | Frank J. Fabozzi | 7,523 | 0 | |||
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Dividend Policy |
The Funds dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of their net investment income to their shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of dividend distributions, the Funds may at times pay out less than the entire amount of net investment income earned in any particular month and may at times in any particular month pay out such accumulated but undistributed income in addition to net investment income earned in that month. |
As a result, the dividends paid by the Funds for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Funds during such month. The Funds current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in these reports. |
Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quar- ters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds Forms N-Q are available on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed |
and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Funds Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 441-7762. |
Electronic Delivery Electronic copies of most financial reports are available on the Funds website or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements and annual and semi-annual reports by enrolling in the Funds electronic delivery program. |
Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages: Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service. |
General Information The Funds do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Funds shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of the Funds have not been updated after completion of the Funds offering and the information contained in the Funds Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated. The Funds 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 it is intended to reduce expenses and elimi- nate 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 contact the Funds at (800) 441-7762. During the period, there were no material changes in the Funds invest- ment objective or policies or to the Funds character or by-laws that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associ- ated with investment in the Funds. There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds portfolios. |
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 infor- mation 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 appli- cations, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your trans- actions 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 transmitted to shareholders only. This is not a prospec- tus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. The Funds have leveraged their Common Stock, which creates risks for Common Stock shareholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of shares of the Common Stock, and the risk that fluctuations in the short-term dividend rates of the Preferred Stock, currently set at the maximum reset rate as a result of failed auctions, may affect the yield to Common Stock share- holders. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change. A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free (800) 441-7762; (2) at www.blackrock.com; and (3) on the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov. Infor- mation about how the Funds voted proxies relating to securities held in the Funds portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 441-7762 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, DE 19809 |
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 Schedule of Investments The registrants Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this form. 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 As of March 1, 2008 (b) Effective March 1, 2008, Fred K. Stuebe joined the Registrants portfolio management team. Messrs. Theodore R. Jaeckel, Jr. and Walter OConnor, previously identified in response to paragraph (a) of this item in the Registrants most recent annual report, continue as members of the Registrants portfolio management team. (a)(1) As of March 1, 2008, the Fund is managed by a team of investment professionals comprised of Fred K. Stuebe, Director at BlackRock, Theodore R. Jaeckel, Jr., CFA, Managing Director at BlackRock, and Walter OConnor, Managing Director at BlackRock. Each is a member of BlackRocks municipal tax-exempt management group. Mr. Jaeckel and Mr. OConnor are responsible for setting the Funds overall investment strategy and overseeing the management of the Fund. Mr. Stuebe is the Funds lead portfolio manager and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds portfolio and the selection of its investments. Messrs. Jaeckel and OConnor have been members of the Funds management team since 2006 and Mr. Stuebe has been the Funds portfolio manager since 2008. Mr. Stuebe joined BlackRock in 2006. Prior to joining BlackRock, he was a Director (Municipal Tax-Exempt Fund Management) of MLIM from 2000 to 2006. He has 25 years of experience investing in Municipal Bonds as a portfolio manager on behalf of registered investment companies. He has been a portfolio manager with BlackRock or MLIM since 1989. |
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(iv) Potential Material Conflicts of Interest BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, herein BlackRock) has built a professional working environment, firm-wide compliance culture and compliance procedures and systems designed to protect against potential incentives that may favor one account over another. BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures that address the allocation of investment opportunities, execution of portfolio transactions, personal trading by employees and other potential conflicts of interest that are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Nevertheless, BlackRock furnishes investment management and advisory services to numerous clients in addition to the Fund, and BlackRock may, consistent with applicable law, make investment recommendations to other clients or accounts (including accounts which are hedge funds or have performance or higher fees paid to BlackRock, or in which portfolio managers have a personal interest in the receipt of such fees), which may be the same as or different from those made to the Fund. In addition, BlackRock, its affiliates and any officer, director, stockholder or employee may or may not have an interest in the securities whose purchase and sale BlackRock recommends to the Fund. BlackRock, or any of its affiliates, or any officer, director, stockholder, employee or any member of their families may take different actions than those recommended to the Fund by BlackRock with respect to the same securities. Moreover, BlackRock may refrain from rendering any advice or services concerning securities of companies of which any of BlackRocks (or its affiliates) officers, directors or employees are directors or officers, or companies as to which BlackRock or any of its affiliates or the officers, directors and employees of any of them has any substantial economic interest or possesses material non- public information. Each portfolio manager also may manage accounts whose investment strategies may at times be opposed to the strategy utilized for the Fund. In this connection, it should be noted that certain portfolio managers currently manage certain accounts that are subject to performance fees. In addition, certain portfolio managers assist in managing certain hedge funds and may be entitled to receive a portion of any incentive fees earned on such funds and a portion of such incentive fees may be voluntarily or involuntarily deferred. Additional portfolio managers may in the future manage other such accounts or funds and may be entitled to receive incentive fees. As a fiduciary, BlackRock owes a duty of loyalty to its clients and must treat each client fairly. When BlackRock purchases or sells securities for more than one account, the trades must be allocated in a manner consistent with its fiduciary duties. BlackRock attempts to allocate investments in a fair and equitable manner among client accounts, with no account receiving preferential treatment. To this end, BlackRock has adopted a policy that is intended to ensure that investment opportunities are allocated fairly and equitably among client accounts over time. This policy also seeks to achieve reasonable efficiency in client transactions and provide BlackRock with sufficient flexibility to allocate investments in a manner that is consistent with the particular investment discipline and client base. (a)(3) As of March 1, 2008: Portfolio Manager Compensation Overview BlackRocks financial arrangements with its portfolio managers, its competitive compensation and its career path emphasis at all levels reflect the value senior management places on key resources. Compensation may include a variety of components and may vary from year to year based on a number of factors. The principal components of compensation include a base salary, a discretionary bonus, participation in various benefits programs and |
one or more of the incentive compensation programs established by BlackRock such as its Long-Term Retention and Incentive Plan. Base compensation. Generally, portfolio managers receive base compensation based on their seniority and/or their position with the firm. Senior portfolio managers who perform additional management functions within the portfolio management group or within BlackRock may receive additional compensation for serving in these other capacities. Discretionary Incentive Compensation Discretionary incentive compensation is a function of several components: the performance of BlackRock, Inc., the performance of the portfolio managers group within BlackRock, the investment performance, including risk-adjusted returns, of the firms assets under management or supervision by that portfolio manager relative to predetermined benchmarks, and the individuals seniority, role within the portfolio management team, teamwork and contribution to the overall performance of these portfolios and BlackRock. In most cases, including for the portfolio managers of the Fund, these benchmarks are the same as the benchmark or benchmarks against which the performance of the Fund or other accounts managed by the portfolio managers are measured. BlackRocks Chief Investment Officers determine the benchmarks against which to compare the performance of funds and other accounts managed by each portfolio manager and the period of time over which performance is evaluated. With respect to the portfolio manager, such benchmarks include a combination of market-based indices (e.g., Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index), certain customized indices and certain fund industry peer groups. BlackRocks Chief Investment Officers make a subjective determination with respect to each portfolio managers compensation based on the performance of the funds and other accounts managed by each portfolio manager relative to the various benchmarks noted above. Performance is measured on both a pre-tax and after-tax basis over various time periods including 1, 3, 5 and 10-year periods, as applicable. Distribution of Discretionary Incentive Compensation Discretionary incentive compensation is distributed to portfolio managers in a combination of cash and BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units which vest ratably over a number of years. The BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units, if properly vested, will be settled in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. Typically, the cash bonus, when combined with base salary, represents more than 60% of total compensation for the portfolio managers. Paying a portion of annual bonuses in stock puts compensation earned by a portfolio manager for a given year at risk based on the Companys ability to sustain and improve its performance over future periods. Other compensation benefits. In addition to base compensation and discretionary incentive compensation, portfolio managers may be eligible to receive or participate in one or more of the following: Long-Term Retention and Incentive Plan (LTIP) The LTIP is a long-term incentive plan that seeks to reward certain key employees. Beginning in 2006, awards are granted under the LTIP in the form of BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units that, if properly vested and subject to the attainment of certain performance goals, will be settled in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. |
Deferred Compensation Program A portion of the compensation paid to each portfolio manager may be voluntarily deferred by the portfolio manager into an account that tracks the performance of certain of the firms investment products. Each portfolio manager is permitted to allocate his deferred amounts among various options, including to certain of the firms hedge funds and other unregistered products. Every portfolio manager is eligible to participate in the deferred compensation program. Incentive Savings Plans BlackRock, Inc. has created a variety of incentive savings plans in which BlackRock employees are eligible to participate, including a 401(k) plan, the BlackRock Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and the BlackRock Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The employer contribution components of the RSP include a company match equal to 50% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed to the plan capped at $4,000 per year, and a company retirement contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation, plus an additional contribution of 2% for any year in which BlackRock has positive net operating income. The RSP offers a range of investment options, including registered investment companies managed by the firm. Company contributions follow the investment direction set by participants for their own contributions or absent, employee investment direction, are invested into a balanced portfolio. The ESPP allows for investment in BlackRock common stock at a 5% discount on the fair market value of the stock on the purchase date. Annual participation in the ESPP is limited to the purchase of 1,000 shares or a dollar value of $25,000. Each portfolio manager is eligible to participate in these plans. (a)(4) As of March 1, 2008, Mr. Stuebe did not beneficially own any stock issued by the Fund. 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 The registrants Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees to the Board recommended by shareholders when a vacancy becomes available. Shareholders who wish to recommend a nominee should send nominations which include biographical information and set forth the qualifications of the proposed nominee to the registrants Secretary. There have been no material changes to these procedures. Item 11 Controls and Procedures 11(a) The registrants principal executive and principal financial officers or persons performing similar functions have concluded that the registrants 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. 11(b) There were no changes in the registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12 Exhibits attached hereto 12(a)(1) Code of Ethics Not Applicable to this semi-annual report 12(a)(2) Certifications Attached hereto 12(a)(3) Not Applicable 12(b) Certifications Attached hereto |
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 MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. |
By: | /s/ Donald C. Burke | |
Donald C. Burke | ||
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BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. |
Date: March 24, 2008 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/ Donald C. Burke | |
Donald C. Burke | ||
Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of | ||
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. |
Date: March 24, 2008 |
By: | /s/ Neal J. Andrews | |
Neal J. Andrews | ||
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of | ||
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Insured Fund, Inc. |
Date: March 24, 2008 |