UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-05542

 

Name of Fund: BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

 

Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

 

Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock Income Trust, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055

 

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

 

Date of fiscal year end: 08/31/2014

 

Date of reporting period: 02/28/2014

 

Item 1 – Report to Stockholders

 

 

 
 

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)  

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee
 
  

Table of Contents

 
           Page    
Dear Shareholder
           3    
Semi-Annual Report:
                
Trust Summaries
           4    
The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging
           12    
Derivative Financial Instruments
           12    
Financial Statements:
                    
Schedules of Investments
           13    
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
           62    
Statements of Operations
           64    
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
           65    
Statements of Cash Flows
           67    
Financial Highlights
           68    
Notes to Financial Statements
           72    
Officers and Trustees
           89    
Additional Information
           90    
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Dear Shareholder   
   

One year ago, US financial markets were improving despite a sluggish global economy, as easy monetary policy gave investors enough conviction to take on more risk in their portfolios. Slow but positive growth in the US was sufficient to support corporate earnings, while uncomfortably high unemployment reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve would continue its aggressive monetary stimulus programs. International markets were more volatile given uneven growth rates and more direct exposure to macro risks such as the banking crisis in Cyprus and a generally poor outlook for European economies. Emerging markets significantly lagged the rest of the world amid fears over slowing growth and debt problems.

Global financial markets were rattled in May when then-Fed Chairman Bernanke mentioned the possibility of reducing (or “tapering”) the central bank’s asset purchase programs — comments that were widely misinterpreted as signaling an end to the Fed’s zero-interest-rate policy. US Treasury yields rose sharply, triggering a steep sell-off across fixed income markets. (Bond prices move in the opposite direction of yields.) Equity prices also suffered as investors feared the implications of a potential end of a program that had greatly supported the markets. Markets rebounded in late June, however, when the Fed’s tone turned more dovish, and improving economic indicators and better corporate earnings helped extend gains through most of the summer.

Although autumn brought mixed events, it was a surprisingly positive period for most asset classes. Early on, the Fed defied market expectations with its decision to delay tapering, but higher volatility returned in late September when the US Treasury Department warned that the national debt would soon breach its statutory maximum. The ensuing political brinksmanship led to a partial government shutdown, roiling global financial markets through the first half of October. Equities and other so-called “risk assets” managed to resume their rally when politicians engineered a compromise to reopen the government and extend the debt ceiling, at least temporarily.

The remainder of 2013 was generally positive for stock markets in the developed world, although investors continued to grapple with uncertainty about when and how much the Fed would scale back on stimulus. When the long-awaited taper announcement ultimately came in mid-December, the Fed reduced the amount of its monthly asset purchases but at the same time reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining low short-term interest rates. Markets reacted positively, as the taper signaled the Fed’s perception of real improvement in the economy, and investors were finally relieved from the anxiety that had gripped them for quite some time.

The start of the new year brought another turn in sentiment, as heightened volatility in emerging markets and mixed US economic data caused global equities to weaken in January while bond markets found renewed strength. Although these headwinds persisted, equities were back on the rise in February thanks to positive developments in Washington, DC. For one, Congress extended the nation’s debt ceiling through mid-March 2015, thereby reducing some degree of fiscal uncertainty for the next year. Additionally, investors were encouraged by market-friendly comments in new Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s Congressional testimony, giving further assurance that short-term rates would remain low for a prolonged period.

While accommodative monetary policy was the main driver behind positive market performance over the period, it was also a key cause of investor uncertainty. Developed market stocks were the strongest performers for the six- and 12-month periods ended February 28. In contrast, emerging markets were weighed down by uneven growth, high levels of debt and severe currency weakness, in addition to the broader concern about reduced global liquidity. The anticipation of Fed tapering during 2013 pressured US Treasury bonds and other high-quality fixed income sectors, including tax-exempt municipals and investment grade corporate bonds. High yield bonds, to the contrary, benefited from income-oriented investors’ search for yield in the low-rate environment. Short-term interest rates remained near zero, keeping yields on money market securities close to historic lows.

At BlackRock, we believe investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes and be prepared to move freely as market conditions change over time. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit www.blackrock.com for further insight about investing in today’s world.

Sincerely,

  

Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC
 



 
 
“While accommodative monetary policy was the main driver behind positive market performance over the period, it was also a key cause of investor uncertainty.”

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC


Total Returns as of February 28, 2014

         6-month      12-month
US large cap equities (S&P 500® Index)
           15.07 %           25.37 %  
US small cap equities (Russell 2000® Index)
           17.75            31.56   
International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)
           15.01            19.28   
Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index)
           4.77            (6.01 )  
3-month Treasury bill (BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month US Treasury
Bill Index)
           0.03            0.08   
US Treasury securities (BofA Merrill Lynch
10-Year US Treasury Index)
           2.61            (3.65 )  
US investment grade bonds (Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index)
           2.84            0.15   
Tax-exempt municipal bonds (S&P Municipal Bond Index)
           6.08            (0.27 )  
US high yield bonds (Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)
           7.46            8.36   

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.


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Trust Summary as of February 28, 2014 BlackRock Core Bond Trust

Trust Overview

BlackRock Core Bond Trust’s (BHK) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 75% of its assets in bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust’s investments will include a broad range of bonds, including corporate bonds, US government and agency securities and mortgage-related securities. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Portfolio Management Commentary

How did the Trust perform?

For the six-month period ended February 28, 2014, the Trust returned 10.82% based on market price and 8.32% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Corporate BBB-Rated Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of 9.61% based on market price and 6.45% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Trust’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

What factors influenced performance?

Fixed income markets experienced a rally over the six-month period that was only temporarily suspended at the beginning of 2014 due to investors’ concern over softening US economic data, which appeared to be mostly driven by unusually harsh weather conditions. In addition, certain risk assets, including emerging market debt, were negatively impacted by the tightening of global liquidity as the Fed continued to reduce the size of its asset purchase program.
The largest contributors to the Trust’s performance were positions in corporate credit, specifically high yield and capital securities, as well as commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”). The Trust’s exposure to asset-backed securities (“ABS”) and, to a lesser extent, sovereign-related debt had a positive impact on returns.
Based on the view that short-term rates would remain low, the Fund maintained its leverage to augment income generation throughout the period.
Conversely, the Trust’s holdings of US Treasury securities detracted from performance as interest rates increased (bond prices fall as rates rise) toward the end of 2013 amid anticipation that the Fed would soon begin reducing its asset purchase program. The Trust’s long duration bias (greater sensitivity to interest rate movements) and yield curve positioning hindered results for the period.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

The Trust’s allocations remained consistent throughout the six-month period, with its largest position in investment grade and high yield corporate credit, followed by allocations to securitized credits, specifically, ABS and CMBS.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

At period end, the Trust maintained diversified exposure to non-government spread sectors including investment grade credit, high yield credit, CMBS, ABS and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”). The Trust also held exposure to government-related sectors including US Treasury securities, agency debt and agency MBS. The Trust ended the period with a long duration profile.

 
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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  BlackRock Core Bond Trust

Trust Information

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)
     
BHK
Initial Offering Date
     
November 27, 2001
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of February 28, 2014 ($13.38)1
     
6.77%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2
     
$0.0755
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2
     
$0.9060
Economic Leverage as of February 28, 20143
     
29%
1 Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a tax return of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2 The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
3 Represents reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 12.

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary




   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
   
Change
   
High
   
Low
Market Price
        $ 13.38         $ 12.50            7.04 %        $ 13.44         $ 12.27   
Net Asset Value
        $ 14.70         $ 14.05            4.63 %        $ 14.70         $ 13.82   

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


    

Overview of the Trust’s Long-Term Investments

Portfolio Composition



   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
Corporate Bonds
           61 %           58 %  
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
           11             11    
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities
           9             10    
US Treasury Obligations
           8             8    
Preferred Securities
           4             5    
Asset-Backed Securities
           4             5    
Municipal Bonds
           2             2    
Foreign Agency Obligations
           1             1    

Credit Quality Allocation4



   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
AAA/Aaa5
           12 %           14 %  
AA/Aa
           15             15    
A
           21             21    
BBB/Baa
           24             23    
BB/Ba
           15             12    
B
           11             13    
CCC/Caa
           1             1    
Not Rated
           1             1    
4 Using the higher of Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) ratings.
5 Includes US Government Sponsored Agency Securities, which were deemed AAA/Aaa by the investment advisor.
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Trust Summary as of February 28, 2014 BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.

Trust Overview

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.’s (HYT) (the “Trust”) primary investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income. The Trust’s secondary investment objective is to provide shareholders with capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in domestic and foreign high yield securities, including high yield bonds (commonly referred to as “junk” bonds), corporate loans, convertible debt securities and preferred securities which are below investment grade quality. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Portfolio Management Commentary

On June 5, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Trust approved separate plans of reorganization whereby the Trust would acquire all of the assets and assume all of the liabilities of BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY), BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE), BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV), BlackRock High Income Shares (HIS) and BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) (each a “Target Fund”) in exchange for newly issued shares of the Trust in a reorganization transaction. At a shareholder meeting on October 11, 2013, each Target Fund’s shareholders approved their respective plan of reorganization and the Trust’s shareholders approved the issuance of Trust shares in connection with each reorganization. The reorganizations took place on November 18, 2013. On February 28, 2014, the Trust changed its name from BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. to BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.

How did the Trust perform?

For the six-month period ended February 28, 2014, the Trust returned 15.24% based on market price and 11.46% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper High Yield Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of 12.50% based on market price and 10.48% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Trust’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

What factors influenced performance?

The Trust benefited from a tactical allocation to equities that were selected for their total return characteristics versus lower-quality bonds, which tend to exhibit more equity-like risks. In particular, equity positions in General Motors Co., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and American Capital Ltd. were notable contributors. Also adding to performance was security selection within floating rate loan interests, which the Trust purchased as an alternative to higher-quality, short-dated high yield bonds. Although the bank loan sector underperformed high yield during the period, the Trust benefited from idiosyncratic risk associated with holdings of select loan names in the gaming and lodging industries.
Detracting from performance was the Trust’s exposure to names in the electric and metals & mining industries. Additionally, positions in put options for the purpose of managing equity market risk had a negative impact on returns as the equity market rally persisted during the period.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

The Trust actively managed risk throughout the six-month period. We generally shifted to more moderate risk positions by the end of the period as the overall risk-reward profile of the market, specifically in high yield, continued to shift away from the cheap prices of the last few years. Broadly speaking, the Trust’s investment decisions were focused on individual credits or issuers, rather than sub-sectors. The Trust’s core credit positioning continued to focus on income-oriented names with good earnings visibility and strong asset protection. These positions largely represent the income component of the Trust, although there were also cases where a specific catalyst or idiosyncratic characteristic enhanced the credit’s attractiveness. The Trust maintained a bias toward credits with shorter duration (lower sensitivity to interest rate movements) and expressed this view through holdings in bank loans as well as other non-bond assets. The Trust also held exposure to equities and equity-like instruments while managing equity market risk through the use of put options.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

At period end, the Trust held 75% of its total portfolio in corporate bonds, 13% in floating rate loan interests (bank loans) and 9% in common stocks, with the remainder invested in preferred securities and asset-backed securities. The Trust’s highest-conviction holdings included HD Supply, Inc. (building materials), American Capital Ltd. (non-captive diversified financials) and Ally Financial, Inc. (banking).

 
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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  BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.

Trust Information

Symbol on NYSE
     
HYT
Initial Offering Date
     
May 30, 2003
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of February 28, 2014 ($12.51)1
     
7.72%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2
     
$0.0805
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2
     
$0.9660
Economic Leverage as of February 28, 20143
     
29%
1 Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a tax return of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2 The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
3 Represents bank borrowings as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 12.

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary




   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
   
Change
   
High
   
Low
Market Price
        $ 12.51         $ 11.37            10.03 %        $ 12.60         $ 11.34   
Net Asset Value
        $ 13.43         $ 12.62            6.42 %        $ 13.43         $ 12.62   

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


    

Overview of the Trust’s Long-Term Investments

Portfolio Composition



   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13

   
Corporate Bonds
           75 %           76 %  
Floating Rate Loan Interests
           13             14    
Common Stocks
           9             7    
Preferred Stocks
           2             2    
Asset-Backed Securities
           1             1    
                     
Credit Quality Allocation4



   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
BBB/Baa
           4 %           5 %  
BB/Ba
           38             30    
B
           43             51    
CCC/Caa
           13             12    
Not Rated
           2             2    
4 Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.
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Trust Summary as of February 28, 2014 BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc.

Trust Overview

BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc.’s (BNA) (the “Trust”) investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 75% of its assets in bonds that are investment grade quality at the time of investment. The Trust’s investments will include a broad range of bonds, including corporate bonds, US government and agency securities and mortgage-related securities. The Trust may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Portfolio Management Commentary

How did the Trust perform?

For the six-month period ended February 28, 2014, the Trust returned 11.69% based on market price and 8.54% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Corporate BBB-Rated Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of 9.61% based on market price and 6.45% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Trust’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

What factors influenced performance?

Fixed income markets experienced a rally over the six-month period that was only temporarily suspended at the beginning of 2014 due to investors’ concern over softening US economic data, which appeared to be mostly driven by unusually harsh weather conditions. In addition, certain risk assets, including emerging market debt, were negatively impacted by the tightening of global liquidity as the Fed continued to reduce the size of its asset purchase program.
The Trust benefited from the generally positive market environment, with positions in high yield and investment grade corporate credit being the largest contributors to returns. Exposure to securitized assets, including asset-backed securities (“ABS”) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) also had a positive impact on performance. Positions in sovereign-related debt enhanced results for the period.
Based on the view that short-term rates would remain low, the Trust maintained its leverage to augment income generation throughout the period.
Conversely, the Trust’s holdings of US Treasury securities detracted from performance as interest rates increased (bond prices fall as rates rise) toward the end of 2013 amid anticipation that the Fed would soon begin reducing its asset purchase program. Exposure to emerging market debt generated negative returns as these assets experienced heavy selling pressure amid tighter liquidity conditions in the US. The Trust’s long duration bias (greater sensitivity to interest rate movements) and yield curve positioning hindered results for the period.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

The Trust’s allocations remained consistent throughout the six-month period, with its largest position in investment grade and high yield corporate credit, followed by allocations to securitized credits, specifically, ABS and CMBS.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

At period end, the Trust maintained diversified exposure to non-government spread sectors including investment grade credit, high yield credit, CMBS, ABS and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”). The Trust also held exposure to government-related sectors including US Treasury securities, agency debt and agency MBS. The Trust ended the period with a long duration profile.

 
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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  BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc.

Trust Information

Symbol on NYSE
     
BNA
Initial Offering Date
     
December 20, 1991
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of February 28, 2014 ($10.39)1
     
6.87%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2
     
$0.0595
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2
     
$0.7140
Economic Leverage as of February 28, 20143
     
31%
1 Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a tax return of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2 The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
3 Represents reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 12.

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary




   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
   
Change
   
High
   
Low
Market Price
        $ 10.39         $ 9.64            7.78 %        $ 10.46         $ 9.54   
Net Asset Value
        $ 11.48         $ 10.96            4.74 %        $ 11.48         $ 10.79   

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


    

Overview of the Trust’s Long-Term Investments

Portfolio Composition



   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
Corporate Bonds
           58 %           58 %  
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
           12             11    
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities
           9             10    
US Treasury Obligations
           8             7    
Preferred Securities
           6             6    
Asset-Backed Securities
           4             5    
Municipal Bonds
           2             2    
Foreign Agency Obligations
           1             1    
                     
Credit Quality Allocation4



   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
AAA/Aaa5
           23 %           24 %  
AA/Aa
           5             4    
A
           20             21    
BBB/Baa
           24             24    
BB/Ba
           15             13    
B
           11             12    
CCC/Caa
           1             1    
Not Rated
           1             1    
4 Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.
5 Includes US Government Sponsored Agency Securities, which were deemed AAA/Aaa by the investment advisor.
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Trust Summary as of February 28, 2014 BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

Trust Overview

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

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

Portfolio Management Commentary

How did the Trust perform?

For the six-month period ended February 28, 2014, the Trust returned 6.66% based on market price and 3.29% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper US Mortgage Funds category posted an average return of 10.37% based on market price and 6.88% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Trust’s discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.
Fixed income markets experienced a rally over the six-month period that was only temporarily suspended at the beginning of 2014 due to investors’ concern over softening US economic data, which appeared to be mostly driven by unusually harsh weather conditions. In addition, certain risk assets, including emerging market debt, were negatively impacted by the tightening of global liquidity as the Fed continued to reduce the size of its asset purchase program.
Contributing positively to the Trust’s performance was exposure to securitized assets, specifically, agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) and agency mortgage derivatives (including interest-only and principal-only securities). The Trust also benefited from exposure to Alt-A (riskier than prime, but less risky than subprime) and prime non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) as well as commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) as spreads tightened through most of the period.
Conversely, the Trust’s holdings of US Treasury securities detracted from performance as interest rates increased toward the end of 2013 amid anticipation that the Fed would soon begin reducing its asset purchase program. Additionally, the Trust’s low exposure to 15- and 30-year agency pass-through mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) represented a missed opportunity as these issues performed well during the period.
The Trust uses interest rate derivatives including futures, options, swaps and swaptions, mainly for the purpose of managing duration (sensitivity to interest rate movements), convexity and yield curve positioning. During the period, the Trust held short positions on US Treasuries in order to manage the duration profile of the portfolio. These positions were beneficial to the Trust’s performance during certain periods of rising interest rates; however, for the six-month period as a whole, the Trust’s derivatives holdings had a negative impact on returns.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

During the six-month period, the Trust increased overall exposure to agency MBS. Within agency MBS, the Trust reduced exposure to 30-year pass-through issues in favor of agency CMO securities exhibiting attractive spreads, strong income and a low risk profile.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

As of period end, the Trust maintained exposure to high quality agency MBS with varying maturities and coupon rates. The Trust continued to favor agency CMOs while holding low exposure to 15- and 30-year agency pass-through issues. The Trust also held small allocations to asset-backed securities, non-agency MBS and CMBS.

 
  The views expressed reflect the opinions of BlackRock as of the date of this report and are subject to change based on changes in market, economic or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events and are no guarantee of future results.
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  BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

Trust Information

Symbol on NYSE
     
BKT
Initial Offering Date
     
July 22, 1988
Current Distribution Rate on Closing Market Price as of February 28, 2014 ($6.60)1
     
6.73%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2
     
$0.037
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2
     
$0.444
Economic Leverage as of February 28, 20143
     
30%
1 Current distribution rate on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. The current distribution rate may consist of income, net realized gains and/or a tax return of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2 The monthly distribution per common share, declared on March 3, 2014, was decreased to $0.035 per share. The current distribution rate on closing market price, current monthly distribution per common share and current annualized distribution per common share do not reflect the new distribution rate. The new distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change in the future.
3 Represents reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Trust, please see the Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 12.

Market Price and Net Asset Value Per Share Summary




   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
   
Change
   
High
   
Low
Market Price
        $ 6.60         $ 6.40            3.13 %        $ 6.72         $ 6.31   
Net Asset Value
        $ 7.31         $ 7.32            (0.14 )%        $ 7.41         $ 7.21   

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


    

Overview of the Trust’s Long-Term Investments

Portfolio Composition



   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities
           97 %           96 %  
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
           2             2    
Asset-Backed Securities
           1             1    
US Treasury Obligations
           -             1    
                     
Credit Quality Allocation4



   
2/28/14
   
8/31/13
AAA/Aaa5
           100 %           100 %  
4 Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.
5 Includes US Government Sponsored Agency Securities, which were deemed AAA/Aaa by the investment advisor.
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging    

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

In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of leverage, which will be based on short-term interest rates, will normally be lower than the income earned by a Trust on its longer-term portfolio investments purchased with the proceeds from leverage. To the extent that the total assets of the Trust (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, the Trust’s shareholders will benefit from the incremental net income. The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage is paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share NAV.

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

However, in order to benefit Common Shareholders, the return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds must exceed the ongoing costs associated with the leverage. If interest and other costs of leverage exceed the Trust’s return on assets purchased with leverage proceeds, income to shareholders will be lower than if the Trust had not used leverage. Furthermore, the value of the Trust’s portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the value of the Trust’s obligations under its leverage arrangement generally does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Trust’s NAVs positively or negatively. Changes in the future direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately, and there is no assurance that a Trust’s intended leveraging strategy will be successful.

Leverage also will generally cause greater changes in the Trusts’ NAVs, market prices and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. In a declining market, leverage is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value and market price of a Trust’s Common Shares than if the Trust were not leveraged. In addition, the Trust may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause the Trust to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit the Trust’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. The Trust will incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by Common Shareholders and may reduce income to the Common Shares.

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

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Trust is permitted to issue debt up to 3313% of their total managed assets. A Trust may voluntarily elect to limit its leverage to less than the maximum amount permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, a Trust may also be subject to certain asset coverage, leverage or portfolio composition requirements imposed by its credit facility, which may be more stringent than those imposed by the 1940 Act.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Trusts may invest in various derivative financial instruments, including financial futures contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, options and swaps, as specified in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements, which may constitute forms of economic leverage. Such derivative financial instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, index and/or market without owning or taking physical custody of securities or to hedge market, equity, credit, interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the derivative financial instrument. The Trusts’ ability to use a derivative financial instrument successfully depends on the investment advisor’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of derivative financial instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require a Trust to sell or purchase portfolio investments at inopportune times or for distressed values, may limit the amount of appreciation a Trust can realize on an investment, may result in lower dividends paid to shareholders and/or may cause a Trust to hold an investment that it might otherwise sell. The Trusts’ investments in these instruments are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments February 28, 2014 (Unaudited) BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Common Stocks — 0.0%                     
Shares
     Value
Paper & Forest Products — 0.0%
                                                            
NewPage Holdings, Inc.
     
 
        1,720         $ 142,760     

Asset-Backed Securities
     
 
  
Par
(000)
  
 
Asset-Backed Securities — 5.4%
                                                            
321 Henderson Receivables I LLC, Series 2010-3A, Class A, 3.82%, 12/15/48 (a)
     
USD
        632             668,684   
ACAS CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class C, 2.99%, 4/20/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        500             492,500   
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2011-5, Class C, 3.44%, 10/08/17
     
 
        400             413,328   
Apidos CDO XI, Series 2012-11A, Class D, 4.49%, 1/17/23 (a)(b)
     
 
        600             601,708   
Atrium CDO Corp., Series 9A, Class D, 3.73%, 2/28/24 (a)(b)
     
 
        750             726,656   
Babson CLO Ltd., Series 2012-1X, Class B, 2.74%, 4/15/22 (b)
     
 
        500             488,013   
Brookside Mill CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class C1, 2.94%, 4/17/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        500             491,141   
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2012-1:
                                                            
Class B, 1.76%, 8/15/17
     
 
        210             214,446   
Class C, 2.20%, 10/16/17
     
 
        125             128,674   
Class D, 3.09%, 8/15/18
     
 
        155             159,363   
Cavalry CLO II, Series 2A, Class D, 4.24%, 1/17/24 (a)(b)
     
 
        770             755,737   
CenterPoint Energy Transition Bond Co. LLC, Series 2012-1, Class A3, 3.03%, 10/15/25
     
 
        1,105               1,090,045   
CIFC Funding Ltd. (a)(b):
                                                            
Series 2012-1A, Class B1L, 5.49%, 8/14/24
     
 
        750             753,750   
Series 2013-IA, Class B, 3.05%, 4/16/25
     
 
        500             492,750   
Series 2013-IA, Class C, 3.84%, 4/16/25
     
 
        500             485,481   
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-13, Class 3AV2, 0.31%, 1/25/37 (b)
     
 
        946             835,294   
Figueroa CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class C, 3.88%, 3/21/24 (a)(b)
     
 
        500             486,375   
Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2012-2:
                                                            
Class B, 2.32%, 1/15/19
     
 
        245             251,613   
Class C, 2.86%, 1/15/19
     
 
        105             109,435   
Class D, 3.50%, 1/15/19
     
 
        200             211,410   
Galaxy XV CLO Ltd., Series 2013-15A, Class C, 2.84%, 4/15/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        500             487,302   
ING IM CLO Ltd., Series 2012-2A, Class C, 3.69%, 10/15/22 (a)(b)
     
 
        750             751,643   
Nelnet Student Loan Trust (b):
                                                            
Series 2006-1, Class A5, 0.35%, 8/23/27
     
 
        525             514,083   
Series 2008-3, Class A4, 1.88%, 11/25/24
     
 
        615             638,824   
OZLM Funding III Ltd., Series 2013-3A, Class B, 3.34%, 1/22/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        750             745,617   
                         
Asset-Backed Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Asset-Backed Securities (concluded)
                                                            
Santander Consumer Acquired Receivables Trust, Series 2011-WO, Class C, 3.19%, 10/15/15 (a)
     
USD
        442          $ 444,712   
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust:
                                                            
Series 2010-2, Class C, 3.89%, 7/17/17
     
 
        872             884,142     
Series 2010-B, Class C, 3.02%, 10/17/16 (a)
     
 
        292             293,812   
Series 2011-1, Class D, 4.01%, 2/15/17
     
 
        940             974,682   
Series 2011-S1A, Class B, 1.48%, 5/15/17 (a)
     
 
        67             67,514   
Series 2011-S2A, Class C, 2.86%, 6/15/17 (a)
     
 
        141             141,191   
Series 2012-1, Class B, 2.72%, 5/16/16
     
 
        240             242,046   
Series 2012-1, Class C, 3.78%, 11/15/17
     
 
        325             335,509   
SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 2004-B, Class A2, 0.44%, 6/15/21 (b)
     
 
        129             127,625   
SLM Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A1, 1.55%, 8/15/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        225             227,866   
SLM Student Loan Trust:
                                                            
Series 2008-5, Class A3, 1.54%, 1/25/18 (b)
     
 
        515             519,212   
Series 2008-5, Class A4, 1.94%, 7/25/23 (b)
     
 
        615             641,326   
Series 2012-A, Class A2, 3.83%, 1/17/45 (a)
     
 
        345             365,128   
Series 2014-A, Class B, 3.50%, 11/15/44 (a)(c)
     
 
        250             236,797   
Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 2002-AL1, Class A2, 3.45%, 2/25/32
     
 
        1,082            1,076,690   
Symphony CLO VII Ltd., Series 2011-7A, Class E, 3.84%, 7/28/21 (a)(b)
     
 
        750             715,172   
United States Small Business Administration, Series 2004-P10B, Class 1, 4.75%, 8/10/14
     
 
        72             72,780   
World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2012-C, Class C, 4.55%, 8/15/22
     
 
        1,180            1,241,478   
 
     
 
                        21,601,554   
Interest Only Asset-Backed Securities — 0.2%
                                                            
Sterling Bank Trust, Series 2004-2, Class Note, 2.08%, 3/30/30 (a)
     
 
        2,870            205,402   
Sterling Coofs Trust, Series 2004-1, Class A, 2.36%, 4/15/29 (a)
     
 
        5,120            340,816   
 
     
 
                      546,218   
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 5.6%
     
 
                       22,147,772   

Corporate Bonds
Aerospace & Defense — 0.6%
                                                            
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 7.13%, 3/15/21
     
 
        230             255,875   
United Technologies Corp. (d):
                                                            
4.88%, 5/01/15
     
 
        1,125            1,181,562   
6.13%, 7/15/38
     
 
        700             879,759   
 
     
 
                      2,317,196   
Airlines — 1.9%
                                                            
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-2 (a):
                                                            
Class A, 4.95%, 7/15/24
     
 
        2,285            2,445,263   
Class B, 5.60%, 1/15/22
     
 
        507             526,979   

Portfolio Abbreviations

 
     
ADR
AUD
CAD
CLO
EUR
GBP
GO
  
American Depositary Receipts
Australian Dollar
Canadian Dollar
Collateralized Loan Obligation
Euro
British Pound
General Obligation Bonds
  
LIBOR
OTC
PIK
RB
REMIC
TBA
USD
  
London Interbank Offered Rate
Over-the-Counter
Payment-In-Kind
Revenue Bonds
Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
To Be Announced
US Dollar
  
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 13
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Airlines (concluded)
                                                            
Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust:
                                                            
Series 2010-1, Class B, 6.00%, 7/12/20
     
USD
        471          $ 496,014     
Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.13%, 4/29/18
     
 
        500             529,375   
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.30%, 2/15/27
     
 
        2,000               2,052,000   
US Airways Pass-Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class C, 9.13%, 10/01/15
     
 
        1,308            1,386,020   
 
     
 
                      7,435,651   
Auto Components — 1.0%
                                                            
Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp. (a):
                                                            
3.50%, 3/15/17
     
 
        522             528,525   
4.88%, 3/15/19
     
 
        900             918,000   
6.00%, 8/01/20
     
 
        953             1,005,415   
5.88%, 2/01/22
     
 
        911             929,220   
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, 4.13%, 12/15/18 (a)
     
 
        750             765,000   
 
     
 
                      4,146,160   
Auto Parts — 0.0%
                                                            
PetroLogistics LP/PetroLogistics Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/01/20
     
 
        161             163,415   
Automobiles — 0.8%
                                                            
Ford Motor Co., 4.75%, 1/15/43
     
 
        1,995            1,929,025   
General Motors Co., 6.25%, 10/02/43 (a)
     
 
        1,253            1,387,698   
 
     
 
                      3,316,723   
Building Products — 0.1%
                                                            
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.88%, 3/25/19 (a)
     
 
        200             206,000   
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., 8.88%, 10/15/20
     
 
        255             272,850   
 
     
 
                      478,850   
Capital Markets — 3.6%
                                                            
CDP Financial, Inc., 5.60%, 11/25/39 (a)(d)
     
 
        2,935            3,485,850   
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (d):
                                                            
5.38%, 3/15/20
     
 
        1,220            1,374,262   
5.25%, 7/27/21
     
 
        3,165            3,525,158   
5.75%, 1/24/22
     
 
        1,800            2,055,594   
Morgan Stanley:
                                                            
4.20%, 11/20/14
     
 
        490             502,857   
4.00%, 7/24/15
     
 
        410             427,667   
6.25%, 8/28/17 (d)
     
 
        1,930            2,225,850   
Murray Street Investment Trust I, 4.65%, 3/09/17
     
 
        825             894,152   
 
     
 
                      14,491,390   
Chemicals — 1.3%
                                                            
Axiall Corp., 4.88%, 5/15/23 (a)
     
 
        152             150,100   
The Dow Chemical Co., 4.13%, 11/15/21
     
 
        350             367,737   
Huntsman International LLC, 4.88%, 11/15/20
     
 
        298             303,587   
Methanex Corp., 3.25%, 12/15/19
     
 
        2,074            2,087,910   
Nufarm Australia Ltd., 6.38%, 10/15/19 (a)
     
 
        245             254,188   
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc., 4.63%, 10/15/20
     
 
        1,800            1,867,500   
US Coatings Acquisition, Inc./Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding BV, 7.38%, 5/01/21 (a)
     
 
        151             163,080   
 
     
 
                      5,194,102   
Commercial Banks — 3.1%
                                                            
CIT Group, Inc.:
                                                            
5.50%, 2/15/19 (a)
     
 
        398             432,825   
5.38%, 5/15/20
     
 
        1,650            1,782,000   
Depfa ACS Bank, 5.13%, 3/16/37 (a)
     
 
        3,775            3,359,750   
HSBC Bank Brasil SA – Banco Multiplo, 4.00%, 5/11/16 (a)
     
 
        1,400            1,452,500   
HSBC Bank PLC, 3.10%, 5/24/16 (a)
     
 
        700             735,301   
HSBC Holdings PLC, 6.10%, 1/14/42
     
 
        305             371,115   
Rabobank Nederland (d):
                                                            
3.88%, 2/08/22
     
 
        1,390            1,436,472   
3.95%, 11/09/22
     
 
        1,500            1,486,874   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Commercial Banks (concluded)
                                                            
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.50%, 3/08/22 (d)
     
USD
        1,390         $    1,423,197     
 
     
 
                      12,480,034   
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.4%
                                                            
ADS Waste Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 10/01/20
     
 
        246             266,910   
The ADT Corp., 4.88%, 7/15/42
     
 
        539             433,895   
Aviation Capital Group Corp. (a):
                                                            
4.63%, 1/31/18
     
 
        650             677,249   
7.13%, 10/15/20
     
 
        900             1,010,191   
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., 8.50%, 12/01/21 (a)
     
 
        217             226,223   
Interactive Data Corp., 10.25%, 8/01/18
     
 
        1,330            1,443,050   
Mobile Mini, Inc., 7.88%, 12/01/20
     
 
        320             357,600   
United Rentals North America, Inc.:
                                                            
5.75%, 7/15/18
     
 
        194             208,065   
7.38%, 5/15/20
     
 
        385             430,237   
7.63%, 4/15/22
     
 
        452             513,585   
 
     
 
                      5,567,005   
Communications Equipment — 1.3%
                                                            
ADC Telecommunications, Inc., 3.50%, 7/15/15 (e)
     
 
        4,330            4,384,125   
Zayo Group LLC/Zayo Capital, Inc., 8.13%, 1/01/20
     
 
        530             584,325   
 
     
 
                      4,968,450   
Construction & Engineering — 0.1%
                                                            
ABB Finance USA, Inc., 4.38%, 5/08/42
     
 
        192             188,585   
BlueLine Rental Finance Corp., 7.00%, 2/01/19 (a)
     
 
        96             101,400   
Safway Group Holding LLC/Safway Finance Corp., 7.00%, 5/15/18 (a)
     
 
        200             212,500   
 
     
 
                      502,485   
Construction Materials — 1.0%
                                                            
HD Supply, Inc.:
                                                            
8.13%, 4/15/19
     
 
        1,815            2,041,875   
7.50%, 7/15/20
     
 
        1,544            1,690,680   
Lafarge SA, 7.13%, 7/15/36
     
 
        135             142,425   
 
     
 
                      3,874,980   
Consumer Finance — 0.8%
                                                            
Discover Financial Services, 3.85%, 11/21/22
     
 
        250             246,528   
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:
                                                            
4.25%, 9/20/22
     
 
        800             826,622   
8.13%, 1/15/20
     
 
        1,265            1,602,315   
SLM Corp., 6.25%, 1/25/16
     
 
        661             713,880   
 
     
 
                      3,389,345   
Containers & Packaging — 0.5%
                                                            
Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. III, 6.25%, 2/01/21
     
 
        91             99,645   
Sealed Air Corp. (a):
                                                            
6.50%, 12/01/20
     
 
        550             608,437   
8.38%, 9/15/21
     
 
        225             259,594   
Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions (a):
                                                            
4.88%, 9/15/18
     
 
        410             431,525   
7.75%, 11/15/19
     
EUR
        410             609,239   
 
     
 
                      2,008,440   
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2%
                                                            
APX Group, Inc., 6.38%, 12/01/19
     
USD
        636             655,875   
Diversified Financial Services — 8.5%
                                                            
Aircastle Ltd., 6.25%, 12/01/19
     
 
        708             771,720   
Ally Financial, Inc.:
                                                            
5.50%, 2/15/17
     
 
        1,500            1,638,750   
6.25%, 12/01/17
     
 
        160             180,000   
8.00%, 3/15/20
     
 
        560             693,000   
8.00%, 11/01/31
     
 
        300             378,000   
Bank of America Corp. (d):
                                                            
5.63%, 7/01/20
     
 
        1,100            1,266,367   
3.30%, 1/11/23
     
 
        4,990            4,855,050   
Capital One Financial Corp., 4.75%, 7/15/21
     
 
        960             1,051,586   
FMR LLC, 4.95%, 2/01/33 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,150            1,197,972   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

14 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Diversified Financial Services (concluded)
                                                            
General Electric Capital Corp.:
                                                            
6.15%, 8/07/37 (d)
     
USD
        2,150         $    2,615,357     
6.88%, 1/10/39
     
 
        135             177,850   
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/23
     
 
        401             405,010   
IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/23
     
 
        235             244,901   
Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.38%, 4/01/20 (a)
     
 
        500             528,750   
Jefferies LoanCore LLC/JLC Finance Corp., 6.88%, 6/01/20 (a)
     
 
        626             638,520   
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (d):
                                                            
3.70%, 1/20/15
     
 
        3,425            3,523,191   
6.30%, 4/23/19
     
 
        2,000            2,375,426   
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 6.00%, 10/01/17
     
 
        800             920,054   
Macquarie Bank Ltd., 10.25%, 6/20/57 (b)
     
 
        900             1,021,500   
Moody’s Corp., 4.50%, 9/01/22
     
 
        900             930,710   
Northern Trust Corp., 3.95%, 10/30/25
     
 
        4,000            4,059,652   
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.:
                                                            
7.13%, 4/15/19
     
 
        200             212,750   
7.88%, 8/15/19
     
 
        560             618,800   
5.75%, 10/15/20
     
 
        1,000            1,045,000   
6.88%, 2/15/21
     
 
        680             739,500   
WMG Acquisition Corp., 11.50%, 10/01/18
     
 
        562             639,275   
 
     
 
                      32,728,691   
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.1%
                                                            
CenturyLink, Inc., Series V, 5.63%, 4/01/20
     
 
        400             418,000   
Level 3 Financing, Inc.:
                                                            
8.13%, 7/01/19
     
 
        698             767,800   
8.63%, 7/15/20
     
 
        650             730,438   
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.00%, 9/30/34
     
 
        1,550            1,451,187   
Verizon Communications, Inc. (d):
                                                            
3.50%, 11/01/21
     
 
        500             504,673   
6.40%, 2/15/38
     
 
        3,483            4,074,584   
6.55%, 9/15/43
     
 
        3,376            4,132,838   
Windstream Corp., 7.75%, 10/15/20
     
 
        120             129,000   
 
     
 
                      12,208,520   
Electric Utilities — 5.5%
                                                            
The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.:
                                                            
8.88%, 11/15/18
     
 
        121             153,474   
5.95%, 12/15/36
     
 
        217             232,915   
CMS Energy Corp., 5.05%, 3/15/22
     
 
        915             1,020,955   
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC:
                                                            
6.10%, 6/01/37
     
 
        315             380,132   
6.00%, 1/15/38 (d)
     
 
        825             1,013,644   
4.25%, 12/15/41 (d)
     
 
        375             371,566   
Duke Energy Florida, Inc., 6.40%, 6/15/38 (d)
     
 
        430             558,509   
E.ON International Finance BV, 6.65%, 4/30/38 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,525            1,923,016   
Electricite de France SA, 5.60%, 1/27/40 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,400            1,526,206   
Florida Power Corp., 6.35%, 9/15/37 (d)
     
 
        1,325            1,709,018   
Hydro Quebec:
                                                            
9.40%, 2/01/21
     
 
        390             528,186   
Series HY, 8.40%, 1/15/22
     
 
        730             966,389   
Series IO, 8.05%, 7/07/24 (d)
     
 
        1,900            2,610,482   
Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 7.35%, 2/01/19
     
 
        245             295,236   
Ohio Power Co., Series D, 6.60%, 3/01/33
     
 
        1,500            1,847,529   
PacifiCorp, 6.25%, 10/15/37
     
 
        575             725,618   
Public Service Co. of Colorado, Series 17, 6.25%, 9/01/37 (d)
     
 
        1,200            1,538,288   
Southern California Edison Co.:
                                                            
5.63%, 2/01/36
     
 
        625             730,307   
Series 08-A, 5.95%, 2/01/38 (d)
     
 
        1,075            1,322,313   
Virginia Electric and Power Co., Series A, 6.00%, 5/15/37 (d)
     
 
        2,000            2,446,640   
 
     
 
                      21,900,423   
                             
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Energy Equipment & Services — 2.5%
                                                            
Calfrac Holdings LP, 7.50%, 12/01/20 (a)
     
USD
        470          $ 491,150     
Ensco PLC:
                                                            
3.25%, 3/15/16
     
 
        160             167,520   
4.70%, 3/15/21 (d)
     
 
        1,745            1,878,943   
EOG Resources, Inc., 2.63%, 3/15/23 (d)
     
 
        1,902            1,798,164   
Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/21
     
 
        71             72,953   
GrafTech International Ltd., 6.38%, 11/15/20
     
 
        580             595,950   
Noble Holding International Ltd., 5.25%, 3/15/42
     
 
        350             344,118   
Peabody Energy Corp.:
                                                            
6.00%, 11/15/18
     
 
        1,251            1,354,207   
6.25%, 11/15/21
     
 
        1,239            1,279,268   
Seadrill Ltd., 5.63%, 9/15/17 (a)
     
 
        1,590            1,657,575   
Transocean, Inc., 6.50%, 11/15/20
     
 
        350             395,837   
 
     
 
                        10,035,685   
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.1%
                                                            
Rite Aid Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/21
     
 
        279             306,900   
Food Products — 1.1%
                                                            
Barry Callebaut Services NV, 5.50%, 6/15/23 (a)
     
 
        593             610,215   
Kraft Foods Group, Inc.:
                                                            
5.38%, 2/10/20
     
 
        1,570            1,795,769   
5.00%, 6/04/42
     
 
        997             1,039,201   
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, 4.88%, 5/01/21
     
 
        224             218,120   
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (a):
                                                            
5.25%, 8/01/18
     
 
        329             345,039   
5.88%, 8/01/21
     
 
        169             174,070   
 
     
 
                      4,182,414   
Gas Utilities — 0.1%
                                                            
Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 7.50%, 10/01/18
     
 
        380             404,700   
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.4%
                                                            
Boston Scientific Corp., 6.25%, 11/15/15
     
 
        1,251            1,361,822   
Teleflex, Inc., 6.88%, 6/01/19
     
 
        385             409,063   
 
     
 
                      1,770,885   
Health Care Providers & Services — 4.3%
                                                            
Aviv Healthcare Properties LP/Aviv Healthcare Capital Corp.:
                                                            
7.75%, 2/15/19
     
 
        175             189,000   
6.00%, 10/15/21
     
 
        204             212,670   
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.13%, 8/15/18
     
 
        400             423,500   
ConvaTec Healthcare E SA, 7.38%, 12/15/17 (a)
     
EUR
        494             721,076   
HCA, Inc.:
                                                            
6.50%, 2/15/20
     
USD
        2,118            2,390,692   
7.25%, 9/15/20
     
 
        350             380,625   
4.75%, 5/01/23
     
 
        1,161            1,161,000   
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., 5.50%, 12/01/21 (a)
     
 
        278             290,858   
Symbion, Inc., 8.00%, 6/15/16
     
 
        455             478,887   
Tenet Healthcare Corp.:
                                                            
6.25%, 11/01/18
     
 
        859             951,342   
6.00%, 10/01/20 (a)
     
 
        622             668,650   
4.50%, 4/01/21
     
 
        383             382,043   
4.38%, 10/01/21
     
 
        1,765            1,742,937   
8.13%, 4/01/22
     
 
        1,157            1,295,840   
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.88%, 3/15/22 (d)
     
 
        2,000            1,947,356   
WellPoint, Inc., 4.65%, 1/15/43 (d)
     
 
        4,005            3,901,383   
 
     
 
                      17,137,859   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.8%
                                                            
MCE Finance Ltd., 5.00%, 2/15/21 (a)
     
 
        935             932,662   
PNK Finance Corp., 6.38%, 8/01/21 (a)
     
 
        274             286,330   
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/21 (a)
     
 
        865             875,813   
The Unique Pub Finance Co. PLC:
                                                            
Series A3, 6.54%, 3/30/21
     
GBP
        1,851            3,257,899   
Series A4, 5.66%, 6/30/27
     
 
        639             1,074,774   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 15
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (concluded)
                                                            
The Unique Pub Finance Co. PLC (concluded):
                                                            
Series M, 7.40%, 3/28/24
     
GBP
        1,500         $    2,549,504     
Series N, 6.46%, 3/30/32
     
 
        1,195            1,780,969   
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.25%, 10/15/21 (a)
     
USD
        416             427,440   
 
     
 
                      11,185,391   
Household Durables — 0.9%
                                                            
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 6.63%, 4/15/18
     
 
        580             626,400   
Standard Pacific Corp., 10.75%, 9/15/16
     
 
        2,100            2,551,500   
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc./Monarch Communities, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/21 (a)
     
 
        372             368,280   
 
     
 
                      3,546,180   
Household Products — 0.1%
                                                            
Spectrum Brands, Inc.:
                                                            
6.38%, 11/15/20
     
 
        200             218,000   
6.63%, 11/15/22
     
 
        275             299,750   
 
     
 
                      517,750   
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 0.4%
Calpine Corp. (a):
                                                            
7.50%, 2/15/21
     
 
        48             52,920   
6.00%, 1/15/22
     
 
        137             145,220   
5.88%, 1/15/24
     
 
        194             198,850   
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc., 10.25%, 12/01/20 (a)
     
 
        890             925,600   
NRG REMA LLC, Series C, 9.68%, 7/02/26
     
 
        315             305,550   
 
     
 
                      1,628,140   
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.0%
                                                            
Smiths Group PLC, 3.63%, 10/12/22 (a)
     
 
        180             171,708   
Insurance — 4.7%
                                                            
A-S Co-Issuer Subsidiary, Inc./A-S Merger Sub LLC, 7.88%, 12/15/20 (a)
     
 
        613             651,313   
American International Group, Inc. (d):
                                                            
3.80%, 3/22/17
     
 
        5,580            5,994,421   
5.45%, 5/18/17
     
 
        800             899,886   
AXA SA, 5.25%, 4/16/40 (b)
     
EUR
        250             381,112   
Five Corners Funding Trust, 4.42%, 11/15/23 (a)
     
USD
        1,025            1,045,951   
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.:
                                                            
6.00%, 1/15/19
     
 
        345             403,698   
5.13%, 4/15/22
     
 
        930             1,038,658   
Hartford Life Global Funding Trusts, 0.42%, 6/16/14 (b)
     
 
        425             424,947   
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 6.50%, 5/01/42 (a)
     
 
        1,000            1,168,444   
Lincoln National Corp., 6.25%, 2/15/20
     
 
        630             739,147   
Manulife Financial Corp., 3.40%, 9/17/15 (d)
     
 
        1,630            1,695,335   
MetLife Global Funding I, 5.13%, 6/10/14 (a)
     
 
        775             785,014   
Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd., 4.70%, 10/15/22
     
 
        450             452,828   
MPL 2 Acquisition Canco, Inc., 9.88%, 8/15/18 (a)
     
 
        340             362,950   
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG, 6.00%, 5/26/41 (b)
     
EUR
        200             325,963   
Prudential Financial, Inc. (d):
                                                            
7.38%, 6/15/19
     
USD
        250             310,994   
5.38%, 6/21/20
     
 
        250             286,878   
4.50%, 11/15/20
     
 
        450             493,747   
5.90%, 3/17/36
     
 
        500             572,316   
5.70%, 12/14/36
     
 
        675             764,974   
 
     
 
                      18,798,576   
Internet Software & Services — 0.1%
                                                            
Equinix, Inc., 4.88%, 4/01/20
     
 
        86             87,398   
VeriSign, Inc., 4.63%, 5/01/23
     
 
        345             336,375   
 
     
 
                      423,773   
IT Services — 0.5%
                                                            
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc., 11.00%, 3/15/21 (a)
     
 
        440             503,250   
First Data Corp. (a):
                                                            
7.38%, 6/15/19
     
 
        775             839,906   
6.75%, 11/01/20
     
 
        680             734,400   
 
     
 
                      2,077,556   
                             
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.1%
                                                            
Agilent Technologies, Inc., 3.20%, 10/01/22
     
USD
        250          $ 237,873     
Machinery — 0.1%
                                                            
Allegion US Holding Co., Inc., 5.75%, 10/01/21 (a)
     
 
        446             465,512   
Marine — 0.3%
                                                            
Nakilat, Inc., Series A, 6.07%, 12/31/33 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,050            1,127,437   
Media — 5.5%
                                                            
AMC Networks, Inc.:
                                                            
7.75%, 7/15/21
     
 
        320             363,200   
4.75%, 12/15/22
     
 
        343             344,715   
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.13%, 12/15/22
     
 
        175             175,875   
Clear Channel Communications, Inc., 9.00%, 12/15/19
     
 
        305             320,250   
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series B, 6.50%, 11/15/22
     
 
        2,495            2,652,120   
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings, Inc., 9.46%, 11/15/22 (d)
     
 
        600             854,107   
Comcast Corp., 6.45%, 3/15/37 (d)
     
 
        790             972,161   
Cox Communications, Inc., 8.38%, 3/01/39 (a)
     
 
        1,740            2,221,221   
DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc.:
                                                            
6.38%, 3/01/41
     
 
        260             282,271   
5.15%, 3/15/42
     
 
        2,100            1,979,393   
Gray Television, Inc., 7.50%, 10/01/20
     
 
        332             361,880   
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 7.00%, 9/01/20 (a)
     
 
        109             119,628   
NAI Entertainment Holdings/NAI Entertainment Holdings Finance Corp., 5.00%, 8/01/18 (a)
     
 
        292             304,410   
NBCUniversal Media LLC (d):
                                                            
5.15%, 4/30/20
     
 
        1,983            2,267,325   
4.38%, 4/01/21
     
 
        1,015            1,102,640   
News America, Inc., 7.63%, 11/30/28
     
 
        385             492,733   
Omnicom Group, Inc., 3.63%, 5/01/22 (d)
     
 
        2,355            2,349,136   
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (a):
                                                            
4.25%, 5/15/20
     
 
        559             546,422   
4.63%, 5/15/23
     
 
        275             258,500   
TCI Communications, Inc., 7.88%, 2/15/26
     
 
        610             811,342   
Time Warner, Inc.:
                                                            
4.70%, 1/15/21
     
 
        350             381,646   
6.10%, 7/15/40
     
 
        215             246,083   
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH, 5.50%, 1/15/23 (a)
     
 
        255             263,925   
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.13%, 5/15/23 (a)
     
 
        1,153            1,181,825   
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC:
                                                            
6.50%, 1/15/18
     
 
        525             544,031   
5.38%, 4/15/21 (a)
     
 
        395             406,850   
 
     
 
                      21,803,689   
Metals & Mining — 3.9%
                                                            
Alcoa, Inc., 5.40%, 4/15/21
     
 
        1,450            1,526,783   
ArcelorMittal:
                                                            
9.50%, 2/15/15
     
 
        262             280,995   
4.25%, 2/25/15
     
 
        174             178,133   
4.25%, 8/05/15
     
 
        173             178,406   
5.00%, 2/25/17
     
 
        213             227,644   
6.13%, 6/01/18
     
 
        313             344,300   
Commercial Metals Co., 4.88%, 5/15/23
     
 
        534             513,975   
Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile, 3.00%, 7/17/22 (a)
     
 
        1,565            1,464,151   
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.:
                                                            
3.55%, 3/01/22
     
 
        540             520,650   
5.45%, 3/15/43
     
 
        450             444,401   
New Gold, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/22 (a)
     
 
        440             440,000   
Newcrest Finance Property Ltd., 4.45%, 11/15/21 (a)
     
 
        475             427,125   
Novelis, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/20 (d)
     
 
        4,120            4,635,000   
Teck Resources Ltd., 5.38%, 10/01/15
     
 
        2,359            2,519,372   
Wise Metals Group LLC/Wise Alloys Finance Corp., 8.75%, 12/15/18 (a)
     
 
        602             650,160   
Xstrata Canada Corp., 6.20%, 6/15/35
     
 
        1,250            1,286,303   
 
     
 
                      15,637,398   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

16 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Multiline Retail — 0.8%
                                                            
Dollar General Corp., 3.25%, 4/15/23
     
USD
        2,000         $    1,877,578     
Dufry Finance SCA, 5.50%, 10/15/20 (a)
     
 
        1,260            1,291,500   
 
     
 
                      3,169,078   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 10.1%
                                                            
Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 6.13%, 7/15/22
     
 
        400             434,000   
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, 9/15/16
     
 
        1,916            2,140,122   
Antero Resources Finance Corp., 5.38%, 11/01/21 (a)
     
 
        153             156,443   
Athlon Holdings LP/Athlon Finance Corp., 7.38%, 4/15/21 (a)
     
 
        159             168,540   
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 4/15/21
     
 
        99             106,425   
BP Capital Markets PLC, 3.13%, 10/01/15
     
 
        330             343,467   
Burlington Resources Finance Co., 7.40%, 12/01/31
     
 
        875             1,200,275   
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20
     
 
        400             440,000   
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 11/15/39
     
 
        750             936,535   
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/23
     
 
        615             661,125   
ConocoPhillips Canada Funding Co., 5.95%, 10/15/36 (d)
     
 
        535             651,552   
Continental Resources, Inc.:
                                                            
5.00%, 9/15/22
     
 
        2,000            2,095,000   
4.50%, 4/15/23
     
 
        113             117,009   
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 6.13%, 3/01/22 (a)
     
 
        110             114,950   
Denbury Resources, Inc., 4.63%, 7/15/23
     
 
        623             587,177   
El Paso LLC, 7.80%, 8/01/31
     
 
        45             47,713   
El Paso Natural Gas Co., 8.38%, 6/15/32
     
 
        275             371,608   
Energy Transfer Partners LP, 7.50%, 7/01/38
     
 
        500             611,026   
Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc., 9.25%, 12/15/17
     
 
        455             497,087   
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 6.13%, 10/15/39
     
 
        700             808,920   
KeySpan Gas East Corp., 5.82%, 4/01/41 (a)
     
 
        505             596,536   
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP:
                                                            
6.50%, 9/01/39 (d)
     
 
        3,000            3,378,939   
6.55%, 9/15/40
     
 
        110             125,405   
6.38%, 3/01/41
     
 
        150             167,060   
Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.63%, 11/15/23 (a)
     
 
        170             170,886   
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.:
                                                            
8.13%, 12/01/19
     
 
        110             122,375   
5.50%, 2/01/22
     
 
        106             108,915   
Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.25%, 11/01/19 (a)
     
 
        237             247,073   
Marathon Petroleum Corp., 6.50%, 3/01/41
     
 
        997             1,204,125   
MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp.:
                                                            
6.25%, 6/15/22
     
 
        73             78,840   
4.50%, 7/15/23
     
 
        25             24,219   
Memorial Production Partners LP/Memorial Production Finance Corp., 7.63%, 5/01/21
     
 
        212             223,660   
MidAmerican Energy Co., 5.80%, 10/15/36
     
 
        700             841,000   
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. (d):
                                                            
5.95%, 5/15/37
     
 
        800             935,694   
6.50%, 9/15/37
     
 
        1,900            2,372,226   
Nexen, Inc., 7.50%, 7/30/39
     
 
        1,000            1,314,199   
Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.88%, 3/15/22 (a)
     
 
        276             299,460   
Pacific Drilling SA, 5.38%, 6/01/20 (a)
     
 
        368             372,600   
PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/20
     
 
        47             51,583   
PDC Energy, Inc., 7.75%, 10/15/22
     
 
        260             284,050   
Petrobras International Finance Co.:
                                                            
3.88%, 1/27/16
     
 
        1,340            1,376,850   
5.75%, 1/20/20
     
 
        1,725            1,795,244   
Pioneer Natural Resources Co., 3.95%, 7/15/22
     
 
        350             358,300   
Premier Oil PLC, 5.00%, 6/09/18
     
 
        1,900            1,976,000   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (concluded)
                                                            
Range Resources Corp.:
                                                            
5.75%, 6/01/21
     
USD
        107          $ 115,025     
5.00%, 8/15/22
     
 
        26             26,780   
5.00%, 3/15/23
     
 
        62             63,085   
Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 4.50%, 11/01/23
     
 
        249             232,815   
RKI Exploration & Production LLC/RKI Finance Corp., 8.50%, 8/01/21 (a)
     
 
        118             126,850   
Rosetta Resources, Inc., 5.63%, 5/01/21
     
 
        239             246,170   
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC (a):
                                                            
5.63%, 2/01/21
     
 
        1,787            1,831,675   
6.25%, 3/15/22
     
 
        398             411,930   
5.63%, 4/15/23
     
 
        468             459,810   
SandRidge Energy, Inc.:
                                                            
8.75%, 1/15/20
     
 
        35             37,888   
7.50%, 2/15/23
     
 
        382             403,010   
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC/Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 7.50%, 7/01/21 (a)
     
 
        386             409,160   
Ultra Petroleum Corp., 5.75%, 12/15/18 (a)
     
 
        357             373,957   
Western Gas Partners LP, 5.38%, 6/01/21
     
 
        710             766,303   
Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/19
     
 
        821             868,207   
The Williams Cos., Inc., Series A, 7.50%, 1/15/31
     
 
        2,500            2,703,510   
 
     
 
                        39,990,388   
Paper & Forest Products — 0.3%
                                                            
International Paper Co.:
                                                            
7.50%, 8/15/21
     
 
        75             94,734   
4.75%, 2/15/22
     
 
        420             455,447   
6.00%, 11/15/41
     
 
        435             504,517   
NewPage Corp., 11.38%, 12/31/14 (f)(g)
     
 
        397                
 
     
 
                      1,054,698   
Pharmaceuticals — 1.1%
                                                            
Capsugel Finance Co. SCA, 9.88%, 8/01/19 (a)
     
EUR
        200             303,694   
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (a):
                                                            
4.38%, 2/01/19
     
USD
        228             243,960   
5.00%, 12/15/21
     
 
        379             405,530   
Jaguar Holding Co. II/Jaguar Merger Sub, Inc., 9.50%, 12/01/19 (a)
     
 
        520             582,400   
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., 6.00%, 1/15/21 (a)
     
 
        162             173,340   
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (a):
                                                            
6.75%, 8/15/18
     
 
        1,321            1,456,402   
6.38%, 10/15/20
     
 
        575             628,188   
5.63%, 12/01/21
     
 
        376             399,030   
 
     
 
                      4,192,544   
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.7%
                                                            
Felcor Lodging LP, 5.63%, 3/01/23
     
 
        247             248,235   
Simon Property Group LP, 4.75%, 3/15/42
     
 
        835             862,855   
Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.75%, 6/01/21
     
 
        275             295,968   
Vornado Realty LP, 5.00%, 1/15/22
     
 
        1,185            1,267,491   
 
     
 
                      2,674,549   
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.6%
                                                            
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 11/15/22
     
 
        440             420,200   
Realogy Corp. (a)(d):
                                                            
7.88%, 2/15/19
     
 
        374             405,790   
7.63%, 1/15/20
     
 
        520             583,700   
The Realogy Group LLC/Sunshine Group Florida Ltd., 3.38%, 5/01/16 (a)
     
 
        476             480,760   
WEA Finance LLC, 4.63%, 5/10/21 (a)
     
 
        305             331,447   
 
     
 
                      2,221,897   
Road & Rail — 0.7%
                                                            
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 5.75%, 5/01/40
     
 
        950             1,093,459   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 17
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Road & Rail (concluded)
                                                            
The Hertz Corp.:
                                                            
4.25%, 4/01/18
     
USD
        236          $     243,670     
5.88%, 10/15/20
     
 
        230             243,800   
7.38%, 1/15/21
     
 
        620             682,000   
6.25%, 10/15/22
     
 
        385             407,138   
 
     
 
                      2,670,067   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.1%
NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC, 5.75%, 2/15/21 (a)
     
 
        470             500,550   
Software — 0.7%
                                                            
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (a):
                                                            
5.63%, 9/15/21
     
 
        538             578,350   
6.13%, 9/15/23
     
 
        188             203,980   
Nuance Communications, Inc., 5.38%, 8/15/20 (a)
     
 
        1,085            1,087,712   
Oracle Corp., 5.38%, 7/15/40
     
 
        775             874,294   
 
     
 
                      2,744,336   
Specialty Retail — 0.7%
                                                            
The Home Depot, Inc., 5.88%, 12/16/36 (d)
     
 
        830             1,002,708   
New Academy Finance Co. LLC/New Academy Finance Corp., 8.00% (8.00% Cash or 8.75% PIK), 6/15/18 (a)(h)
     
 
        244             249,490   
QVC, Inc. (a):
                                                            
7.50%, 10/01/19
     
 
        395             422,577   
7.38%, 10/15/20
     
 
        975             1,056,440   
 
     
 
                      2,731,215   
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.3%
                                                            
PVH Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/22
     
 
        490             482,650   
SIWF Merger Sub, Inc., 6.25%, 6/01/21 (a)
     
 
        402             412,050   
The William Carter Co., 5.25%, 8/15/21 (a)
     
 
        328             336,200   
 
     
 
                      1,230,900   
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.4%
                                                            
Radian Group, Inc., 5.38%, 6/15/15
     
 
        1,400            1,442,000   
Tobacco — 1.2%
                                                            
Altria Group, Inc.:
                                                            
9.95%, 11/10/38
     
 
        258             409,215   
10.20%, 2/06/39
     
 
        447             726,926   
5.38%, 1/31/44 (d)
     
 
        2,015            2,103,188   
Lorillard Tobacco Co., 7.00%, 8/04/41
     
 
        500             564,870   
Reynolds American, Inc., 4.75%, 11/01/42
     
 
        1,050            986,403   
 
     
 
                      4,790,602   
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.3%
                                                            
America Movil SAB de CV, 2.38%, 9/08/16
     
 
        795             821,235   
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23
     
 
        465             476,625   
Crown Castle Towers LLC, 6.11%, 1/15/40 (a)
     
 
        1,560            1,794,003   
Digicel Group Ltd., 8.25%, 9/30/20 (a)
     
 
        460             486,450   
Digicel Ltd., 6.00%, 4/15/21 (a)
     
 
        750             753,750   
Rogers Communications, Inc., 7.50%, 8/15/38 (d)
     
 
        1,150            1,487,496   
SBA Tower Trust, 5.10%, 4/15/42 (a)
     
 
        360             389,724   
Sprint Communications, Inc. (a):
                                                            
9.00%, 11/15/18
     
 
        530             649,250   
7.00%, 3/01/20
     
 
        888             1,025,640   
Sprint Corp., 7.88%, 9/15/23 (a)
     
 
        1,041            1,152,908   
 
     
 
                      9,037,081   
Total Corporate Bonds — 82.4%
     
 
                      327,737,066   

Foreign Agency Obligations
     
 
                           
Iceland Government International Bond, 5.88%, 5/11/22
     
 
        1,775            1,897,031   
Italian Republic, 5.38%, 6/15/33
     
 
        455             495,923   
Slovenia Government International Bond:
                                                            
4.38%, 4/02/14
     
EUR
        1,600            2,214,488   
4.13%, 2/18/19 (a)
     
USD
        375             385,312   
5.85%, 5/10/23 (a)
     
 
        432             464,400   
Total Foreign Agency Obligations — 1.4%
     
 
                      5,457,154   
                         
Municipal Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
City of Detroit Michigan, GO, Taxable Capital Improvement, Limited Tax, Series A-2, 8.00%, 4/01/14 (f)(g)
     
USD
        1,525         $      457,500     
City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution:
                                                            
Series EE, 5.50%, 6/15/43
     
 
        465             507,282   
Series GG, Build America Bonds, 5.72%, 6/15/42
     
 
        700             836,297   
Water & Sewer System, Fiscal 2011, Series EE, 5.38%, 6/15/43
     
 
        385             416,924   
East Bay Municipal Utility District, RB, Build America Bonds, 5.87%, 6/01/40
     
 
        950             1,156,568   
Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Build America Bonds, 6.12%, 1/15/40
     
 
        1,275            1,548,589   
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Build America Bonds, Series C, 7.34%, 11/15/39
     
 
        625             874,694   
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4, Refunding RB, Build America Bonds, Series A, 7.06%, 4/01/57
     
 
        1,000            1,064,610   
New York State Dormitory Authority, RB, Build America Bonds:
                                                            
5.63%, 3/15/39
     
 
        550             633,397   
5.60%, 3/15/40
     
 
        950             1,102,751   
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, Consolidated, 159th Series, 6.04%, 12/01/29
     
 
        385             463,663   
State of California, GO, Build America Bonds, Various Purpose:
                                                            
7.55%, 4/01/39
     
 
        140             195,026   
7.63%, 3/01/40
     
 
        860             1,196,045   
State of Illinois, GO, Pension, 5.10%, 6/01/33
     
 
        1,000            984,140   
University of California, RB, Build America Bonds, 5.95%, 5/15/45
     
 
        445             531,993   
Total Municipal Bonds — 3.0%
     
 
                      11,969,479   

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.5%
                                                            
Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-2, Class 1A2, 6.00%, 3/25/37
     
 
        736             624,302   
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust:
                                                            
Series 2005-64CB, Class 1A15, 5.50%, 12/25/35
     
 
        1,122            1,044,592   
Series 2006-OA21, Class A1, 0.34%, 3/20/47 (b)
     
 
        702             542,057   
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-OA5, Class 2A1, 0.36%, 4/25/46 (b)
     
 
        287             226,907   
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2011-2R, Class 2A1, 2.63%, 7/27/36 (a)(b)
     
 
        1,001            992,846   
GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 5A1, 5.06%, 6/19/35 (b)
     
 
        710             714,378   
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust:
                                                            
Series 2006-4F, Class 1A1, 5.00%, 5/25/36
     
 
        304             294,379   
Series 2007-4F, Class 3A1, 6.00%, 7/25/37
     
 
        482             438,969   
Homebanc Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-2, Class A1, 0.34%, 12/25/36 (b)
     
 
        488             422,068   
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-S3, Class 1A12, 6.50%, 8/25/36
     
 
        179             160,219   
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2006-A3, Class 3A1, 2.78%, 5/25/36 (b)
     
 
        552             462,741   
 
     
 
                      5,923,458   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

18 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 13.4%
                                                            
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A4:
                                                            
Series 2007-1, 5.45%, 1/15/49
     
USD
        500          $ 540,428     
Series 2007-2, 5.63%, 4/10/49 (b)
     
 
        750             834,683   
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2005-PWR9, Class A4A, 4.87%, 9/11/42
     
 
        800             836,736   
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust (b):
                                                            
Series 2008-C7, Class A4, 6.14%, 12/10/49
     
 
        1,370               1,564,040   
Series 2013-GC15, Class B, 5.11%, 9/10/46
     
 
        3,590            3,812,910   
Series 2013-GC15, Class XA, 1.30%, 9/10/46
     
 
        13,247            975,984   
Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-CD3, Class AM, 5.65%, 10/15/48
     
 
        1,093            1,203,310   
Commercial Mortgage Trust:
                                                            
Series 2006-C7, Class AM, 5.78%, 6/10/46 (b)
     
 
        1,750            1,896,850   
Series 2013-CR11, Class B, 5.16%, 10/10/46 (b)
     
 
        3,495            3,747,559   
Series 2013-CR11, Class C, 5.17%, 10/10/46 (a)(b)
     
 
        3,260            3,357,637   
Series 2013-LC6, Class B, 3.74%, 1/10/46
     
 
        695             674,666   
Series 2013-LC6, Class D, 4.29%, 1/10/46 (a)(b)
     
 
        835             744,465   
Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust:
                                                            
Series 2006-C3, Class AM, 5.79%, 6/15/38 (b)
     
 
        1,000            1,085,837   
Series 2006-C5, Class AM, 5.34%, 12/15/39
     
 
        1,750            1,889,493   
Series 2010-RR2, Class 2A, 5.76%, 9/15/39 (a)(b)
     
 
        1,010            1,106,872   
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-C3, Class AJ, 4.77%, 7/15/37
     
 
        705             725,041   
DBRR Trust, Series 2011-C32, Class A3A, 5.75%, 6/17/49 (a)(b)
     
 
        365             409,873   
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A4, 5.82%, 7/10/38 (b)
     
 
        1,141            1,246,375   
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2013-GC10, Class B, 3.68%, 2/10/46 (a)
     
 
        1,250            1,194,840   
Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013-HLT, 4.41%, 11/05/30 (a)
     
 
        2,950            3,019,195   
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust.:
                                                            
Series 2004-CB8, Class A1A, 4.16%, 1/12/39 (a)
     
 
        338             337,891   
Series 2004-LN2, Class A2, 5.12%, 7/15/41
     
 
        712             717,398   
Series 2006-CB14, Class AM, 5.45%, 12/12/44 (b)
     
 
        330             355,051   
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (b):
                                                            
Series 2004-C8, Class C, 4.93%, 12/15/39
     
 
        1,385            1,409,981   
Series 2007-C6, Class A4, 5.86%, 7/15/40
     
 
        5,168            5,575,843   
Series 2007-C7, Class A3, 5.87%, 9/15/45
     
 
        1,103            1,258,000   
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2007-HQ11, Class A4, 5.45%, 2/12/44 (b)
     
 
        4,000            4,410,380   
Morgan Stanley Reremic Trust, Series 2011, Class A, 2.50%, 3/23/51 (a)
     
 
        185             187,657   
RCMC LLC, Series 2012-CRE1, Class A, 5.62%, 11/15/44 (a)
     
 
        851             874,145   
Titan Europe PLC, Series 2007-1X, Class A, 0.77%, 1/20/17 (b)
     
GBP
        1,607            2,476,300   
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C33, Class A4, 5.93%, 2/15/51 (b)
     
USD
        2,185            2,410,957   
WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust:
                                                            
Series 2012-C8, Class B, 4.31%, 8/15/45
     
 
        695             708,077   
Series 2012-C8, Class C, 4.88%, 8/15/45 (b)
     
 
        895             925,730   
Series 2013-C11, Class D, 4.18%, 3/15/45 (a)(b)
     
 
        800             723,634   
 
     
 
                      53,237,838   
 
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Interest Only Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 1.1%
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2012-C5, Class XA, 1.88%,
8/15/45 (a)(b)
     
USD
        15,646         $    1,459,301     
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2012-C4, Class XA, 2.66%, 3/15/45 (a)(b)
     
 
        9,403            1,141,749   
WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class XA (a)(b):
                                                            
Series 2012-C8, 2.23%, 8/15/45
     
 
        5,987            691,793   
Series 2012-C9, 2.25%, 11/15/45
     
 
        10,642            1,302,976   
 
     
 
                      4,595,819   
Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 16.0%
     63,757,115   

US Government Sponsored Agency Securities
Agency Obligations — 2.5%
                                                            
Fannie Mae (d):
                                                            
0.00%, 10/09/19 (i)
     
 
        7,055            6,115,627   
5.63%, 7/15/37 (j)
     
 
        775             963,991   
Federal Home Loan Bank (d):
                                                            
5.25%, 12/09/22
     
 
        675             793,306   
5.37%, 9/09/24
     
 
        1,075            1,267,069   
Resolution Funding Corp., 0.00%, 7/15/18 – 10/15/18 (i)
     
 
        1,050            981,071   
 
     
 
                      10,121,064   
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.1%
                                                            
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2005-5, Class PK, 5.00%, 12/25/34
     
 
        317             338,299   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.7%
                                                            
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities (b):
                                                            
Series 2012-K706, Class C, 4.02%, 11/25/44 (a)
     
 
        165             165,328   
Series 2013-K24, Class B, 3.50%, 11/25/45 (a)
     
 
        1,750            1,647,200   
Series K013, Class A2, 3.97%, 1/25/21
     
 
        940             1,020,903   
 
     
 
                      2,833,431   
Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.1%
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 2012-47, Class NI, 4.50%, 4/25/42
     
 
        5,198            1,161,020   
Series 2012-96, Class DI, 4.00%, 2/25/27
     
 
        6,743            797,199   
Series 2012-M9, Class X1, 4.07%, 12/25/17 (b)
     
 
        12,552            1,583,300   
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 2611, Class QI, 5.50%, 9/15/32
     
 
        960             101,343   
Series K707, Class X1, 1.56%, 12/25/18 (b)
     
 
        2,485            160,090   
Series K710, Class X1, 1.78%, 5/25/19 (b)
     
 
        8,591            677,660   
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities (b):
                                                            
Series 2009-116, Class KS, 6.32%, 12/16/39
     
 
        2,899            498,357   
Series 2009-78, Class SD, 6.05%, 9/20/32
     
 
        5,312            983,356   
Series 2011-52, Class NS, 6.52%, 4/16/41
     
 
        14,557            2,224,752   
 
     
 
                      8,187,077   
Mortgage-Backed Securities — 7.3%
                                                            
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
3.00%, 3/01/44 (k)
     
 
        16,300            15,833,285   
4.00%, 12/01/41
     
 
        3,117            3,270,874   
4.50%, 7/01/41
     
 
        3,846            4,133,783   
5.00%, 8/01/34
     
 
        2,374            2,603,951   
5.50%, 6/01/38
     
 
        1,455            1,610,322   
6.00%, 12/01/38
     
 
        1,191            1,325,650   
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities, 6.00%, 3/01/14 – 12/01/18
     
 
        299             312,380   
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities, 5.50%, 8/15/33
     
 
        64             70,868   
 
     
 
                      29,161,113   
Total US Government Sponsored Agency Securities — 12.7%
     50,640,984   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 19
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
US Treasury Obligations                 Par
(000)
     Value
US Treasury Bonds:
                                                            
8.13%, 8/15/21 (d)
     
USD
        1,550         $    2,189,254     
6.25%, 8/15/23 (d)
     
 
        5,085            6,688,763   
3.50%, 2/15/39 (d)
     
 
        330             329,794   
4.25%, 5/15/39 (d)
     
 
        6,045            6,821,408   
4.38%, 5/15/40 (d)
     
 
        6,375            7,336,229   
4.75%, 2/15/41 (d)
     
 
        1,630            1,986,817   
4.38%, 5/15/41 (d)
     
 
        800             920,500   
3.13%, 11/15/41 (d)
     
 
        9,930            9,149,562   
3.13%, 2/15/42 (d)
     
 
        6,268            5,765,582   
3.00%, 5/15/42 (d)
     
 
        2,730            2,445,056   
3.13%, 2/15/43 (d)
     
 
        2,337            2,137,168   
US Treasury Notes:
                                                            
2.25%, 7/31/18 (d)
     
 
        495             515,148   
1.75%, 5/15/22
     
 
        156             148,407   
Total US Treasury Obligations — 11.7%
     
 
                      46,433,688   

Preferred Securities
 
Capital Trusts
Capital Markets — 0.8%
                                                            
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Series D, 4.50% (b)(k)
     
 
        1,698            1,572,772   
Credit Suisse Group AG, 7.50% (a)(b)(l)
     
 
        1,500            1,648,200   
State Street Capital Trust IV, 1.24%, 6/01/77 (b)
     
 
        70             54,250   
 
     
 
                      3,275,222   
Commercial Banks — 0.5%
                                                            
BNP Paribas SA, 7.20% (a)(b)(l)
     
 
        1,000            1,058,750   
Wachovia Capital Trust III, 5.57% (b)(l)
     
 
        1,025            991,688   
 
     
 
                      2,050,438   
Diversified Financial Services — 1.8%
                                                            
Citigroup, Inc., Series D, 5.35% (b)(l)
     
 
        1,050            984,375   
General Electric Capital Corp., Series B, 6.25% (b)(l)
     
 
        900             965,250   
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (b)(l):
     
 
                           
Series 1, 7.90%
     
 
        3,500            3,927,700   
Series Q, 5.15%
     
 
        1,500            1,417,500   
 
     
 
                      7,294,825   
Electric Utilities — 0.5%
                                                            
Electricite de France SA, 5.25% (a)(b)(l)
     
 
        2,100            2,114,700   
Insurance — 3.7%
                                                            
The Allstate Corp. (b):
                                                            
5.75%, 8/15/53
     
 
        1,000            1,040,100   
6.50%, 5/15/67 (d)
     
 
        1,950            2,035,312   
American International Group, Inc., 8.18%, 5/15/68 (b)
     
 
        970             1,249,166   
AXA SA, 6.46% (a)(b)(l)
     
 
        1,025            1,068,562   
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 6.15%, 11/15/66 (b)
     
 
        1,150            1,058,437   
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 7.00%, 3/07/67 (b)
     
 
        975             1,016,438   
Lincoln National Corp., 6.05%, 4/20/67 (b)
     
 
        675             669,938   
                         
Capital Trusts                 Par
(000)
     Value
Insurance (concluded)
                                                            
Metlife Capital Trust IV, 7.88%, 12/15/67 (a)
     
USD
        640          $ 747,200   
MetLife, Inc., 6.40%, 12/15/66
     
 
        3,500            3,650,500   
Swiss Re Capital I LP, 6.85% (a)(b)(l)
     
 
        1,060            1,135,790   
XL Group PLC, Series E, 6.50% (b)(l)
     
 
        815             803,794   
 
     
 
                      14,475,237   
Total Capital Trusts — 7.3%
     
 
                      29,210,422   

Preferred Stocks
     
 
        Shares                  
Capital Markets — 0.5%
                                                            
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Series J, 5.50% (b)
     
 
        46,000            1,089,740   
SCE Trust III, 5.75% (b)(l)
     
 
        12,657            319,969   
 
     
 
                      1,409,709   
Commercial Banks — 1.0%
                                                            
US Bancorp, 6.00% (b)
     
 
        150,000            4,134,000   
Total Preferred Stocks — 1.5%
     
 
                      5,543,709   

Trust Preferreds
Commercial Banks — 0.1%
                                                            
Citigroup Capital XIII, 7.88%, 10/30/40
     
 
        369,325            403,673   
Total Preferred Securities — 8.9%
     
 
                      35,157,804   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $539,478,327) — 141.7%
     
 
                      563,443,822   

Short-Term Securities
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.03% (l)(m)
     
 
        3,061,475            3,061,475   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $3,061,475) — 0.8%
     
 
                      3,061,475   

Options Purchased (Cost — $680,996) — 0.1%
     
 
                      553,090   
Total Investments Before Options Written
(Cost — $543,220,798) — 142.6%
     
 
                      567,058,387   

Options Written
(Premiums Received — $2,380,530) — (0.4)%
     
 
                      (1,755,992 )  
Total Investments, Net of Options Written — 142.2%
     
 
                      565,302,395   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (42.2)%
     
 
                      (167,783,608 )  
Net Assets — 100.0%
     
 
                   $ 397,518,787   

Notes to Schedule of Investments

(a)      
Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.
(b)      
Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(c)      
When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:


             
Counterparty



   
Value
   
Unrealized
Appreciation

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
        $ 236,797          $1,787   
(d)      
All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding reverse repurchase agreements.
(e)      
Convertible security.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
 
(f)      
Non-income producing security.
(g)      
Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of principal and/or interest payments.
(h)      
Represents a payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional par/shares and/or in cash. Rates shown are the current rate and possible payment rates.
(i)      
Zero-coupon bond.
(j)      
All or a portion of security has been pledged in connection with open financial futures contracts.
(k)      
Represents or includes a TBA transaction. Unsettled TBA transactions as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Counterparty



   
Value
   
Unrealized
Appreciation

Goldman Sachs & Co.
        $ 15,833,285          $24,832   
(l)      
Security is perpetual in nature and has no stated maturity date.
(m)      
Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended February 28, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:


Affiliate

Shares
Held at
August 31, 2013

   
Net
Activity

   
Shares
Held at
February 28, 2014

   
Income
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class
     5,335,491            (2,274,016)            3,061,475           $1,205   
(n)      
Represents the current yield as of report date.
     
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.
     
Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Counterparty



   
Interest
Rate

   
Trade
Date

   
Maturity
Date

   
Face Value
   
Face Value
Including
Accrued
Interest

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.35%
  
1/22/13
  
Open
     $ 883,000         $ 886,460     
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.35%
  
1/22/13
  
Open
          1,243,000              1,247,870   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
2/01/13
  
Open
        1,875,750            1,882,917   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
2/01/13
  
Open
        1,797,390            1,804,258   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
(0.05)%
  
2/07/13
  
Open
        2,194,387            2,193,070   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.05%
  
2/07/13
  
Open
        6,155,487            6,162,586   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/07/13
  
Open
        642,000            644,347   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/07/13
  
Open
        1,095,375            1,099,379   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.32%
  
2/08/13
  
Open
        1,968,000            1,974,752   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.32%
  
2/08/13
  
Open
        505,000            506,733   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.02%
  
2/14/13
  
Open
        9,942,412            9,950,649   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
2/14/13
  
Open
        1,020,000            1,023,553   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.34%
  
2/28/13
  
Open
        2,269,000            2,276,843   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.34%
  
2/28/13
  
Open
        1,109,000            1,112,833   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
3/07/13
  
Open
        1,884,000            1,890,200   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
3/07/13
  
Open
        2,313,000            2,320,612   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
3/11/13
  
Open
        879,000            881,860   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
3/11/13
  
Open
        983,000            986,199   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        553,137            554,922   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        480,937            482,489   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        995,362            998,575   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        544,531            546,288   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        304,000            304,981   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        5,725,080            5,743,559   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        727,819            730,168   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        369,609            370,802   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        280,250            281,155   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.02%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        2,719,762            2,721,438   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.03%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        533,363            533,686   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
     
(0.03)%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        7,246,125            7,242,517   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
     
0.02%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        7,563,806            7,568,206   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
     
0.07%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        875,812            876,572   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
     
0.07%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        1,097,844            1,098,797   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.06%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        851,538            852,281   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,648,500            1,653,805   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        3,437,844            3,448,907   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        2,020,500            2,027,002   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,700,969            1,706,443   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
4/11/13
  
Open
        1,630,000            1,634,694   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 21
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
 

Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows (concluded):

Counterparty



   
Interest
Rate

   
Trade
Date

   
Maturity
Date

   
Face Value
   
Face Value
Including
Accrued
Interest

UBS Securities LLC
     
0.40%
  
4/11/13
  
Open
     $ 4,055,063         $ 4,073,514     
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
     
0.00%
  
4/25/13
  
Open
        8,430,938            8,433,416   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.00%
  
4/29/13
  
Open
        1,039,000            1,039,175   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.05%
  
4/29/13
  
Open
        377,850            377,991   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.34%
  
5/24/13
  
Open
        1,342,000            1,345,562   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.60%
  
6/03/13
  
Open
        3,258,750            3,273,414   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
6/24/13
  
Open
        3,334,398            3,342,502   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.03%
  
6/24/13
  
Open
        5,876,250            5,878,271   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.34%
  
8/29/13
  
Open
        1,850,000            1,853,197   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.05%
  
9/17/13
  
Open
        2,199,063            2,199,883   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.34%
  
9/30/13
  
Open
        3,569,000            3,574,123   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.36%
  
9/30/13
  
Open
        2,294,000            2,297,487   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.36%
  
9/30/13
  
Open
        871,000            872,324   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.36%
  
9/30/13
  
Open
        1,529,000            1,531,324   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.00%
  
10/03/13
  
Open
        348,000            348,900   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.35%
  
10/22/13
  
Open
        4,540,900            4,546,595   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
10/22/13
  
Open
        2,125,413            2,128,078   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.28%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        3,373,000            3,373,472   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        2,369,000            2,369,379   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        2,457,000            2,457,393   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,348,000            1,348,216   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        2,289,000            2,289,366   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,355,000            1,355,217   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,416,000            1,416,227   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.33%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,073,000            1,073,177   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,233,000            1,233,210   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        3,805,000            3,805,647   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,410,000            1,410,240   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,139,000            1,139,194   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        827,000            827,141   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,853,000            1,853,315   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.40%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        496,000            496,099   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.12%
  
2/12/14
  
3/13/14
        12,546,860            12,547,529   
Total
     
 
  
 
  
 
     $ 166,096,074         $ 166,332,986   
 
     
 
  
 
  
 
                           
     
Financial futures contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)



   
Issue
   
Exchange
   
Expiration
   
Notional
Value

   
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

63      
2-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
        13,852,125         $   3,332   
203      
5-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
        24,331,453            28,900   
221      
Long US Treasury Bond
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
        29,406,813            264,217   
164      
Ultra Long US Treasury Bond
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
        23,549,375            264,784   
(467)      
10-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
        58,156,094            (176,033 )  
Total
     
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
                   $   385,200   
     
Foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Currency Purchased


Currency Sold

   
Counterparty
   
Settlement
Date

   
Unrealized
Depreciation

   
USD
           4,628,198      
EUR
        3,404,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
     $   (70,262 )  
USD
           10,417,258      
GBP
        6,350,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
        (212,272 )  
USD
           165,551      
GBP
        100,000      
Citibank N.A.
  
4/22/14
        (1,843 )  
USD
           163,289      
GBP
        99,000      
UBS AG
  
4/22/14
        (2,432 )  
Total
                   
 
                
 
  
 
     $    (286,809 )  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

22 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
 

     
OTC interest rate swaptions purchased as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Description



   
Counterparty
   
Put/
Call

   
Exercise
Rate

   
Pay/Receive
Exercise Rate

   
Floating Rate
Index

   
Expiration
Date

   
Notional
Amount
(000)

   
Market
Value

3-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Call
  
1.68%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
1/06/15
  
USD
     2,500         $ 33,906     
1-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Bank of America N.A.
  
Put
  
0.60%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
10/02/14
  
USD
     49,900            24,732   
3-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
1.68%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
1/06/15
  
USD
     2,500            14,573   
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
4.50%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
3/16/17
  
USD
     6,300            203,536   
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
4.50%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
5/22/18
  
USD
     6,000            276,343   
Total
     
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
                $ 553,090   
     
OTC interest rate swaptions written as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:
Description



   
Counterparty
   
Put/
Call

   
Exercise
Rate

   
Pay/Receive
Exercise Rate

   
Floating Rate
Index

   
Expiration
Date

   
Notional
Amount
(000)

   
   
Market
Value

   
5-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Barclays Bank PLC
  
Call
  
1.50%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
4/08/14
  
USD
        15,200         $ (15,670 )  
5-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
Call
  
1.35%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
7/11/14
  
USD
        15,500            (11,753 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Barclays Bank PLC
  
Call
  
3.26%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
11/14/14
  
USD
        6,200            (207,885 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
Call
  
3.25%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
11/14/14
  
USD
        6,200            (206,094 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Call
  
2.85%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
11/17/14
  
USD
        7,500            (108,922 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Call
  
3.28%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
1/30/15
  
USD
        2,500            (83,299 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Call
  
2.80%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
2/10/15
  
USD
        2,700            (36,515 )  
5-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
Put
  
2.00%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
4/08/14
  
USD
        15,200            (9,673 )  
5-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
Put
  
2.00%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
7/11/14
  
USD
        15,500            (89,745 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Barclays Bank PLC
  
Put
  
3.26%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
11/14/14
  
USD
        6,200            (104,337 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
Put
  
3.25%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
11/14/14
  
USD
        6,200            (105,277 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
3.70%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
11/17/14
  
USD
        7,500            (56,148 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
3.28%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
1/30/15
  
USD
        2,500            (57,105 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
3.80%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
2/10/15
  
USD
        2,700            (28,315 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Bank of America N.A.
  
Put
  
3.70%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
2/25/15
  
USD
        1,500            (19,878 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
4.15%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
2/26/16
  
USD
        6,000            (143,844 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Citibank N.A.
  
Put
  
4.15%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
2/29/16
  
USD
        6,000            (144,389 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
6.00%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
3/16/17
  
USD
        12,600            (122,430 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
6.00%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
5/22/18
  
USD
        12,000            (204,713 )  
Total
     
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
                   $ (1,755,992 )  


     
Centrally cleared interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Fixed
Rate



   
Floating
Rate

   
Clearinghouse
   
Effective
Date

   
Expiration
Date

   
Notional
Amount
(000)

   
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

0.56%1
     
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
N/A
  
6/25/15
  
USD
        20,900         $    (70,978 )  
1.56%1
     
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
7/03/142
  
8/31/18
  
USD
        28,300            (61,126 )  
2.29%1
     
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
6/30/142
  
2/15/21
  
USD
        17,500            5,856   
3.65%1
     
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
N/A
  
2/27/44
  
USD
        11,400            (172,313 )  
3.59%1
     
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
N/A
  
3/04/44
  
USD
        5,900            (15,920 )  
Total
     
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
                   $ (314,481 )  
1   Trust pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.
2   Forward swap.
     
OTC credit default swaps — buy protection outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Issuer/Index

 
Pay
Fixed
Rate
 
Counterparty
 
Expiration
Date
 
Notional
Amount
(000)
 
Market
Value
 
Premiums
Paid
 
Unrealized
Depreciation
Radian Group, Inc.   5.00%   Citibank N.A.   6/20/15   USD   1,400   $(74,960)   $21,192     $ (96,152 )  
The New York Times Co.   1.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   12/20/16   USD   1,800   (22,011)   70,542     (92,553 )  
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.   1.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/17   USD   1   (8)   11     (19 )  
Westpac Banking Corp.   1.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/17   USD   1   (8)   11     (19 )  
Total
                      $ (96,987)   $  91,756     $  (188,743 )  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 23
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
 

     
OTC credit default swaps — sold protection outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:

Issuer




Receive
Fixed
Rate

Counterparty

Expiration
Date

Credit Rating1

Notional
Amount
(000)2

Market
Value

Premiums
Received

Unrealized
Appreciation

Rosneft Oil Co.       1.50%   HSBC Bank PLC   6/12/14   BBB   USD   1,875   $(2,208 )   $ (5,464 )       $ 3,256  
MetLife, Inc.       1.00%   Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC   9/20/16   A-   USD   900   14,190     (37,809 )       51,999  
MetLife, Inc.       1.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/16   A-   USD   730   11,510     (31,273 )       42,783  
MetLife, Inc.       1.00%   Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC   9/20/16   A-   USD   275   4,336     (10,304 )       14,640  
MetLife, Inc.       1.00%   Goldman Sachs Bank USA   9/20/16   A-   USD   500   7,884     (20,846 )       28,730  
MetLife, Inc.       1.00%   Credit Suisse International   9/20/16   A-   USD   535   8,435     (25,063 )       33,498  
MetLife, Inc.       1.00%   Citibank N.A.   12/20/16   A-   USD   298   4,905     (12,155 )       17,060  
MetLife, Inc.       1.00%   Citibank N.A.   12/20/16   A-   USD   285   4,678     (12,624 )       17,302  
                                                             
Total                               $  53,730     $ (155,538 )       $   209,268  
  1   Using S&P’s rating of the issuer.
  2   The maximum potential amount the Trust may pay should a negative credit event take place as defined under the terms of the agreement.
     
Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
     
Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access
     
Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)
     
Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trust’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)
       
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
       
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trust’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
       
The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of February 28, 2014:

 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Assets:
                                                                                
Investments:
                                                                                
Long-Term Investments:
                                                                                
Common Stocks
                                $ 142,760         $ 142,760   
Asset-Backed Securities
                    $ 19,110,911            3,036,861            22,147,772   
Corporate Bonds
                       321,376,941            6,360,125            327,737,066   
Foreign Agency Obligations
                       5,457,154                        5,457,154   
Municipal Bonds
                       11,969,479                        11,969,479   
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
                       63,757,115                        63,757,115   
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities
                       50,640,984                        50,640,984   
US Treasury Obligations
                       46,433,688                        46,433,688   
Preferred Securities
        $ 5,947,382            29,210,422                        35,157,804   
Short-Term Securities
           3,061,475                                    3,061,475   
Options Purchased:
                                                                                
Interest Rate Contracts
                       553,090                        553,090   
Total
        $   9,008,857         $ 548,509,784         $   9,539,746         $ 567,058,387   


 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Derivative Financial Instruments3
                                                                          
Assets:
                                                                                
Credit contracts
                    $ 209,268                     $ 209,268   
Interest rate contracts
        $ 561,233            5,856                        567,089   
Liabilities:
                                                                                
Credit contracts
                       (188,743 )                       (188,743 )  
Foreign currency exchange contracts
                       (286,809 )                       (286,809 )  
Interest rate contracts
           (176,033 )           (2,076,329 )                       (2,252,362 )  
Total
        $     385,200         $   (2,336,757 )                    $    (1,951,557 )  
3   Derivative financial instruments are swaps, financial futures contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Swaps, financial futures contracts and foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

24 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (concluded)   BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)
 

       
The carrying amount for certain of the Trust’s assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of February 28, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:


 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Assets:
                                                                                
Cash
        $ 119,353                                 $ 119,353   
Foreign currency at value
           9,163                                    9,163   
Cash pledged as collateral for over-the-counter swaps
           1,400,000                                    1,400,000   
Cash pledged as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements
           4,800,000                                    4,800,000   
Cash pledged for centrally cleared swaps
           1,475,000                                    1,475,000   
Cash pledged for financial futures contracts
           532,000                                    532,000   
Liabilities:
                                                                                
Reverse repurchase agreements
                    $ (166,332,986 )                       (166,332,986 )  
Total
        $    8,335,516         $ (166,332,986 )                    $ (157,997,470 )  
       
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended February 28, 2014.
       
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Trust had a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:


 


   
Common
Stocks

   
Asset-Backed
Securities

   
Corporate
Bonds

   
Total
Assets:
                                                                          
Opening Balance, as of August 31, 2013
        $      137,600         $   10,951,144         $    6,284,125         $   17,372,869   
Transfers into Level 3
                                                  
Transfers out of Level 31
                       (5,933,960 )                       (5,933,960 )  
Accrued discounts/premiums
                       (152,007 )                       (152,007 )  
Net realized gain (loss)
                       26,459                        26,459   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation2,3
           5,160            121,778            76,000            202,938   
Purchases
                                                  
Sales
                       (1,976,553 )                       (1,976,553 )  
Closing Balance, as of February 28, 2014
        $ 142,760         $ 3,036,861         $ 6,360,125         $ 9,539,746   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at February 28, 20143
        $ 5,160         $ 131,518         $ 76,000         $ 212,678   
1   As of August 31, 2013, the Trust used significant unobservable inputs in determining the value of certain investments. As of February 28, 2014, the Trust used observable inputs in determining the value of the same investments. As a result, investments with a beginning of period value of $5,933,960 transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy.
2   Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statements of Operations.
3   Any difference between Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation and Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at February 28, 2014 is generally due to investments no longer held or categorized as Level 3 at period end.
       
The Trust’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 25
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments February 28, 2014 (unaudited) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Common Stocks                 Shares      Value
Airlines — 0.3%
American Airlines Group, Inc. (a)
     
 
        78,136         $     2,885,563     
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
     
 
        64,807            2,152,240   
Southwest Airlines Co.
     
 
        30,009            673,402   
 
     
 
                      5,711,205   
Auto Components — 1.3%
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
     
 
        838,811            22,538,852   
Lear Corp.
     
 
        1,032            83,798   
 
     
 
                      22,622,650   
Automobiles — 0.4%
General Motors Co. (a)
     
 
        189,697            6,867,031   
Biotechnology — 0.0%
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
     
 
        36,488            529,441   
Capital Markets — 2.1%
American Capital Ltd. (a)
     
 
        1,875,455            29,182,080   
E*Trade Financial Corp. (a)
     
 
        246,100            5,529,867   
Uranium Participation Corp. (a)
     
 
        176,860            942,359   
 
     
 
                      35,654,306   
Chemicals — 0.8%
Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (a)
     
 
        84,290            4,543,231   
Huntsman Corp.
     
 
        365,661            8,907,502   
 
     
 
                      13,450,733   
Communications Equipment — 0.7%
Loral Space & Communications, Inc. (a)
     
 
        64,904            5,128,714   
Nokia OYJ - ADR (a)
     
 
        877,870            6,654,255   
 
     
 
                      11,782,969   
Containers & Packaging — 0.0%
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
     
 
        12,980            362,493   
Diversified Financial Services — 2.7%
Ally Financial, Inc.
     
 
        3,702            31,189,350   
Citigroup, Inc.
     
 
        161,430            7,850,341   
Kcad Holdings I Ltd.
     
 
        1,563,279,160            6,096,789   
 
     
 
                      45,136,480   
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.3%
Broadview Networks Holdings, Inc. (a)
     
 
        192,400            846,558   
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (a)
     
 
        115,920            4,268,174   
 
     
 
                      5,114,732   
Electrical Equipment — 0.0%
Medis Technologies Ltd. (a)
     
 
        365,353            4    
Energy Equipment & Services — 0.7%
Laricina Energy Ltd. (a)
     
 
        211,764            6,590,253   
Osum Oil Sands Corp. (a)
     
 
        400,000            4,255,396   
 
     
 
                      10,845,649   
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.0%
HealthSouth Corp.
     
 
        1,468            47,977   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.1%
Travelport Worldwide Ltd. (a)
     
 
        750,741            1,289,022   
Insurance — 0.7%
American International Group, Inc.
     
 
        237,705            11,830,578   
Media — 0.0%
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Class A
     
 
        47,653            478,913   
Metals & Mining — 0.1%
African Minerals Ltd. (a)
     
 
        225,302            558,742   
Peninsula Energy Ltd. (a)
     
 
        38,619,091            896,005   
 
     
 
                      1,454,747   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%
African Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (a)
     
 
        331,833            71,067   
General Maritime Corp. (a)
     
 
        173,147            3,203,219   
 
     
 
                      3,274,286   
                         
Common Stocks                 Shares      Value
Paper & Forest Products — 0.9%
Ainsworth Lumber Co., Ltd. (a)
     
 
        2,147,503         $     8,137,483     
Ainsworth Lumber Co., Ltd. (a)(b)
     
 
        614,940            2,332,473   
NewPage Holdings, Inc.
     
 
        47,380            3,932,540   
Western Forest Products, Inc.
     
 
        621,145            1,428,799   
 
     
 
                      15,831,295   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.0%
SunPower Corp. (a)
     
 
        1,025            33,958   
Software — 0.2%
HMH Holdings/EduMedia (a)
     
 
        206,188            3,980,253   
Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.2%
HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (a)
     
 
        115,400            2,685,358   
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2%
Crown Castle International Corp. (a)
     
 
        39,003            2,960,328   
Total Common Stocks — 11.9%
     
 
                      201,944,408   

Asset-Backed Securities (c)(d)
     
 
        Par
(000
)                
ALM Loan Funding:
                                                            
Series 2013-7R2A, Class B, 2.84%, 4/24/24
     
USD
        1,935            1,897,461   
Series 2013-7RA, Class C, 3.69%, 4/24/24
     
 
        5,690            5,501,888   
Series 2013-7RA, Class D, 5.24%, 4/24/24
     
 
        2,360            2,234,636   
OZLM Funding III Ltd., Series 2013-3A, Class A1, 1.57%, 1/22/25
     
 
        913             905,488   
Race Point CLO Ltd., Series 2012-7A, Class A, 1.66%, 11/08/24
     
 
        1,250            1,247,828   
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 0.7%
     
 
                      11,787,301   

Corporate Bonds
     
 
                           
Aerospace — 0.1%
Windstream Corp., 7.75%, 10/01/21
     
 
        1,720            1,857,600   
Aerospace & Defense — 0.4%
CTP Transportation Products LLC / CTP Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 12/15/19 (c)
     
 
        2,675            2,855,562   
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.:
                                                            
6.88%, 3/15/18
     
 
        1,015            1,098,738   
7.13%, 3/15/21
     
 
        1,405            1,563,062   
Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.25%, 7/15/19 (c)
     
 
        1,140            1,207,553   
 
     
 
                      6,724,915   
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.1%
National Air Cargo Group, Inc.:
                                                            
12.38%, 8/16/15
     
 
        1,286            1,285,666   
12.38%, 9/02/15
     
 
        1,263            1,262,893   
 
     
 
                      2,548,559   
Airlines — 3.0%
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-2, Class C, 6.00%, 1/15/17 (c)
     
 
        6,420            6,660,750   
Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust:
                                                            
Series 1997-4, Class B, 6.90%, 7/02/18
     
 
        333             348,254   
Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.13%, 4/29/18
     
 
        5,145            5,447,269   
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Class B:
                                                            
Series 2009-1, 9.75%, 6/17/18
     
 
        899             1,020,719   
Series 2010-1, 6.38%, 7/02/17 (c)
     
 
        2,647            2,832,290   
US Airways Pass-Through Trust:
                                                            
Series 2011-1, Class C, 10.88%, 10/22/14
     
 
        1,996            2,076,247   
Series 2012-1, Class C, 9.13%, 10/01/15
     
 
        1,970            2,088,401   
Series 2012-2, Class C, 5.45%, 6/03/18
     
 
        5,720            5,834,400   
Series 2013-1, Class B, 5.38%, 5/15/23
     
 
        5,255            5,340,394   
Virgin Australia Trust, Series 2013-1 (c):
                                                            
Class C, 7.13%, 10/23/18
     
 
        9,290            9,615,150   
Class D, 8.50%, 10/23/16
     
 
        9,235            9,403,241   
 
     
 
                      50,667,115   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

26 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Auto Components — 2.6%
Affinia Group, Inc., 7.75%, 5/01/21
     
USD
        3,109         $     3,357,720     
Autodis SA, 6.50%, 2/01/19
     
EUR
        265             371,083   
Brighthouse Group PLC, 7.88%, 5/15/18
     
GBP
        400             704,450   
Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc., 8.25%, 6/15/21 (c)
     
USD
        2,920            3,306,900   
Dana Holding Corp., 6.75%, 2/15/21
     
 
        200             218,500   
Delphi Corp., 6.13%, 5/15/21
     
 
        420             467,250   
Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp. (c):
                                                            
3.50%, 3/15/17
     
 
        3,264            3,304,800   
4.88%, 3/15/19
     
 
        5,938            6,056,760   
6.00%, 8/01/20
     
 
        3,150            3,323,250   
5.88%, 2/01/22
     
 
        2,002            2,042,040   
IDQ Holdings, Inc., 11.50%, 4/01/17 (c)
     
 
        2,155            2,225,038   
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC:
                                                            
8.25%, 3/15/20
     
GBP
        2,269            4,312,496   
5.00%, 2/15/22
     
 
        1,555            2,649,496   
Rhino Bondco SpA, 7.25%, 11/15/20
     
EUR
        490             714,561   
Schaeffler Holding Finance BV (b):
                                                            
6.88%, 8/15/18
     
 
        1,660            2,445,961   
6.88% (6.88% Cash or 7.63% PIK), 8/15/18 (c)
     
USD
        2,400            2,556,000   
Servus Luxembourg Holdings SCA, 7.75%, 6/15/18
     
EUR
        1,286            1,912,066   
Titan International, Inc., 6.88%, 10/01/20 (c)
     
USD
        2,505            2,649,037   
UCI International, Inc., 8.63%, 2/15/19
     
 
        1,710            1,645,875   
 
     
 
                      44,263,283   
Auto Parts — 0.1%
PetroLogistics LP/PetroLogistics Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/01/20
     
 
        947             961,205   
Automobiles — 0.6%
Ford Motor Co., 4.25%, 11/15/16 (e)
     
 
        160             288,400   
General Motors Co. (c):
                                                            
4.88%, 10/02/23
     
 
        940             984,650   
6.25%, 10/02/43
     
 
        7,410            8,206,575   
 
     
 
                      9,479,625   
Beverages — 0.0%
Crown European Holdings SA, 7.13%, 8/15/18
     
EUR
        92             134,385   
Building Products — 1.9%
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 5.63%, 4/15/21 (c)
     
USD
        3,710            3,812,025   
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 7.63%, 6/01/21 (c)
     
 
        2,058            2,202,060   
Building Materials Corp. of America (c):
                                                            
7.00%, 2/15/20
     
 
        3,130            3,356,925   
6.75%, 5/01/21
     
 
        3,320            3,602,200   
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.88%, 3/25/19 (c)
     
 
        1,335            1,375,050   
CPG Merger Sub LLC, 8.00%, 10/01/21 (c)
     
 
        3,590            3,859,250   
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., 8.88%, 10/15/20
     
 
        3,493            3,737,510   
Ply Gem Industries, Inc., 6.50%, 2/01/22 (c)
     
 
        3,550            3,603,250   
Roofing Supply Group LLC/Roofing Supply Finance, Inc., 10.00%, 6/01/20 (c)
     
 
        1,220            1,360,300   
USG Corp., 9.75%, 1/15/18
     
 
        3,935            4,751,512   
 
     
 
                      31,660,082   
Capital Markets — 0.5%
American Capital Ltd., 6.50%, 9/15/18 (c)
     
 
        3,840            4,089,600   
E*Trade Financial Corp. (e)(f):
                                                            
0.00%, 8/31/19 (c)
     
 
        1,206            2,619,281   
Series A, 0.00%, 8/31/19
     
 
        373             810,110   
KCG Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 6/15/18 (c)
     
 
        1,258            1,352,350   
 
     
 
                      8,871,341   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Chemicals — 2.3%
Axiall Corp., 4.88%, 5/15/23 (c)
     
USD
        629          $       621,138     
Basell Finance Co. BV, 8.10%, 3/15/27 (c)
     
 
        2,115            2,727,639   
Celanese US Holdings LLC:
                                                            
5.88%, 6/15/21
     
 
        1,848            1,991,220   
4.63%, 11/15/22
     
 
        1,565            1,557,175   
Huntsman International LLC:
                                                            
8.63%, 3/15/21
     
 
        945             1,067,850   
5.13%, 4/15/21
     
EUR
        722             1,021,491   
INEOS Finance PLC (c):
                                                            
8.38%, 2/15/19
     
USD
        100             110,750   
7.50%, 5/01/20
     
 
        2,205            2,425,500   
INEOS Group Holdings SA:
                                                            
6.13%, 8/15/18 (c)
     
 
        2,125            2,199,375   
6.50%, 8/15/18
     
EUR
        1,485            2,165,044   
5.75%, 2/15/19
     
 
        1,785            2,543,911   
5.88%, 2/15/19 (c)
     
USD
        1,312            1,351,360   
Kraton Polymers LLC/Kraton Polymers Capital Corp., 6.75%, 3/01/19
     
 
        695             739,306   
LSB Industries, Inc., 7.75%, 8/01/19 (c)
     
 
        1,313            1,408,193   
Nexeo Solutions LLC/Nexeo Solutions Finance Corp., 8.38%, 3/01/18
     
 
        510             516,375   
Nufarm Australia Ltd., 6.38%, 10/15/19 (c)
     
 
        1,250            1,296,875   
Orion Engineered Carbons Bondco GmbH:
                                                            
9.63%, 6/15/18 (c)
     
 
        200             218,000   
10.00%, 6/15/18
     
EUR
        1,841            2,784,670   
PolyOne Corp.:
                                                            
7.38%, 9/15/20
     
USD
        1,205            1,322,488   
5.25%, 3/15/23
     
 
        1,506            1,517,295   
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc., 4.63%, 10/15/20
     
 
        4,247            4,406,262   
Solvay Finance SA, 4.20% (d)(g)
     
 
        1,590            2,246,801   
US Coatings Acquisition, Inc./Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding BV:
                                                            
5.75%, 2/01/21
     
EUR
        500             729,834   
7.38%, 5/01/21 (c)
     
USD
        1,760            1,900,800   
 
     
 
                      38,869,352   
Commercial Banks — 1.1%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, 7.00% (d)(g)
     
EUR
        1,000            1,407,216   
CIT Group, Inc.:
                                                            
5.25%, 3/15/18
     
USD
        4,320            4,687,200   
6.63%, 4/01/18 (c)
     
 
        1,400            1,578,500   
5.50%, 2/15/19 (c)
     
 
        6,919            7,524,412   
6.00%, 4/01/36
     
 
        2,800            2,770,645   
 
     
 
                      17,967,973   
Commercial Services & Supplies — 3.5%
AA Bond Co., Ltd., 9.50%, 7/31/43
     
GBP
        996             1,871,164   
ACCO Brands Corp., 6.75%, 4/30/20
     
USD
        424             436,720   
ADS Waste Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 10/01/20
     
 
        1,546            1,677,410   
ARAMARK Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/20 (c)
     
 
        3,608            3,806,440   
Aviation Capital Group Corp., 6.75%, 4/06/21 (c)
     
 
        3,002            3,288,121   
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 2.99%, 12/01/17 (c)(d)
     
 
        596             601,960   
AWAS Aviation Capital Ltd., 7.00%, 10/17/16 (c)
     
 
        696             722,449   
Bilbao Luxembourg SA, 10.50% (10.50% Cash or 11.25% PIK), 12/01/18 (b)
     
EUR
        400             574,536   
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., 8.50%, 12/01/21 (c)
     
USD
        3,057            3,186,922   
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., 7.88%, 10/15/18
     
 
        2,806            2,855,105   
Covanta Holding Corp.:
                                                            
3.25%, 6/01/14
     
 
        152             176,035   
6.38%, 10/01/22
     
 
        2,970            3,140,775   
5.88%, 3/01/24 (h)
     
 
        1,180            1,203,528   
EC Finance PLC, 9.75%, 8/01/17
     
EUR
        943             1,397,670   
Interactive Data Corp., 10.25%, 8/01/18
     
USD
        6,435            6,981,975   
Jurassic Holdings III, Inc., 6.88%, 2/15/21 (c)
     
 
        1,044            1,075,320   
Mobile Mini, Inc., 7.88%, 12/01/20
     
 
        2,040            2,279,700   
Mustang Merger Corp., 8.50%, 8/15/21 (c)
     
 
        2,688            2,966,880   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 27
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Commercial Services & Supplies (concluded)
TransUnion LLC/TransUnion Financing Corp., 11.38%, 6/15/18
     
USD
        356          $       384,480     
United Rentals North America, Inc.:
                                                            
5.75%, 7/15/18
     
 
        1,427            1,530,457   
7.38%, 5/15/20
     
 
        1,890            2,112,075   
8.25%, 2/01/21
     
 
        2,168            2,447,130   
7.63%, 4/15/22
     
 
        9,095            10,334,194   
6.13%, 6/15/23
     
 
        1,055            1,118,300   
Verisure Holding AB:
                                                            
8.75%, 9/01/18
     
EUR
        790             1,188,577   
8.75%, 12/01/18
     
 
        673             1,007,902   
West Corp., 8.63%, 10/01/18
     
USD
        765             824,288   
 
     
 
                      59,190,113   
Communications Equipment — 1.9%
Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.:
                                                            
4.63%, 7/01/17 (c)
     
 
        1,735            1,789,219   
6.75%, 11/15/20 (c)
     
 
        2,520            2,683,800   
6.50%, 1/15/28
     
 
        1,100            1,061,500   
6.45%, 3/15/29
     
 
        2,978            2,896,105   
Avaya, Inc., 7.00%, 4/01/19 (c)
     
 
        1,505            1,493,713   
CommScope Holding Co., Inc., 6.63% (6.63% Cash or 7.38% PIK) 6/01/20 (b)(c)
     
 
        2,445            2,585,587   
Nokia OYJ, 5.00%, 10/26/17
     
EUR
        800             2,503,313   
Zayo Group LLC/Zayo Capital, Inc.:
                                                            
8.13%, 1/01/20
     
USD
        5,055            5,573,137   
10.13%, 7/01/20
     
 
        9,470            10,986,051   
 
     
 
                      31,572,425   
Construction & Engineering — 0.6%
Astaldi SpA, 7.13%, 12/01/20
     
EUR
        1,815            2,668,286   
BlueLine Rental Finance Corp., 7.00%, 2/01/19 (c)
     
USD
        1,032            1,090,050   
H&E Equipment Services, Inc., 7.00%, 9/01/22
     
 
        2,462            2,708,200   
Safway Group Holding LLC/Safway Finance Corp., 7.00%, 5/15/18 (c)
     
 
        2,852            3,030,250   
Weekley Homes LLC/Weekley Finance Corp., 6.00%, 2/01/23
     
 
        862             846,915   
 
     
 
                      10,343,701   
Construction Materials — 2.4%
Buzzi Unicem SpA, 6.25%, 9/28/18
     
EUR
        508             800,236   
HD Supply, Inc.:
                                                            
8.13%, 4/15/19
     
USD
        13,109            14,747,625   
11.00%, 4/15/20
     
 
        9,123            11,152,867   
7.50%, 7/15/20
     
 
        12,975            14,207,625   
Kerneos Tech Group SAS (h):
                                                            
5.04%, 3/01/21 (d)
     
EUR
        194             271,126   
5.75%, 3/01/21
     
 
        262             372,054   
 
     
 
                      41,551,533   
Consumer Finance — 0.3%
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:
                                                            
12.00%, 5/15/15
     
USD
        1,120            1,267,254   
6.63%, 8/15/17
     
 
        361             418,841   
8.13%, 1/15/20
     
 
        500             633,326   
5.88%, 8/02/21
     
 
        200             230,895   
IVS F. SpA, 7.13%, 4/01/20
     
EUR
        1,060            1,558,221   
Springleaf Finance Corp.:
                                                            
6.90%, 12/15/17
     
USD
        315             345,319   
7.75%, 10/01/21
     
 
        297             328,928   
8.25%, 10/01/23
     
 
        539             602,332   
 
     
 
                      5,385,116   
Containers & Packaging — 1.3%
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.:
                                                            
7.38%, 10/15/17
     
EUR
        600             883,047   
6.25%, 1/31/19 (c)
     
USD
        1,504            1,560,400   
Ball Corp., 4.00%, 11/15/23
     
 
        1,129            1,082,429   
Berry Plastics Corp., 9.75%, 1/15/21
     
 
        1,020            1,183,200   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Containers & Packaging (concluded)
Beverage Packaging Holdings Luxembourg II SA (c):
                                                            
5.63%, 12/15/16
     
USD
        3,913         $     4,035,281     
6.00%, 6/15/17
     
 
        2,137            2,222,480   
Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. III, 6.25%, 2/01/21
     
 
        93             101,835   
GCL Holdings SCA, 9.38%, 4/15/18 (c)
     
EUR
        1,439            2,135,539   
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., 7.88%, 10/01/18
     
USD
        2,080            2,228,200   
OI European Group BV, 4.88%, 3/31/21
     
EUR
        1,057            1,553,811   
Pactiv LLC, 7.95%, 12/15/25
     
USD
        3,046            3,106,920   
Tekni-Plex, Inc., 9.75%, 6/01/19 (c)
     
 
        2,215            2,536,175   
 
     
 
                      22,629,317   
Distributors — 0.4%
VWR Funding, Inc., 7.25%, 9/15/17
     
 
        6,554            7,029,165   
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.7%
APX Group, Inc.:
                                                            
6.38%, 12/01/19
     
 
        3,635            3,748,594   
8.75%, 12/01/20
     
 
        1,859            1,938,007   
Garda World Security Corp., 7.25%, 11/15/21 (c)
     
 
        702             744,120   
Laureate Education, Inc., 9.25%, 9/01/19 (c)
     
 
        5,935            6,350,450   
 
     
 
                      12,781,171   
Diversified Financial Services — 5.0%
Aircastle Ltd.:
                                                            
6.75%, 4/15/17
     
 
        2,060            2,302,050   
6.25%, 12/01/19
     
 
        1,795            1,956,550   
Ally Financial, Inc.:
                                                            
7.50%, 9/15/20
     
 
        1,141            1,380,610   
8.00%, 11/01/31 (i)
     
 
        17,020            21,445,200   
8.00%, 11/01/31
     
 
        1,272            1,583,640   
CE Energy AS, 7.00%, 2/01/21
     
EUR
        745             1,061,734   
Co-Operative Group Holdings, 6.88%, 7/08/20
     
GBP
        710             1,248,390   
DPL, Inc., 6.50%, 10/15/16
     
USD
        1,740            1,874,850   
Gala Group Finance PLC, 8.88%, 9/01/18
     
GBP
        2,708            4,857,644   
Jarden Corp., 1.88%, 9/15/18
     
USD
        100             142,563   
Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.38%, 4/01/20 (c)
     
 
        2,920            3,087,900   
Jefferies LoanCore LLC/JLC Finance Corp., 6.88%, 6/01/20 (c)
     
 
        3,103            3,165,060   
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.75% (d)(g)
     
 
        5,674            5,957,700   
Lehman Brother Holding Escrow, 1.00%, 9/22/18
     
 
        430             103,200   
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.:
                                                            
5.38%, 10/17/14
     
EUR
        350             106,283   
4.75%, 1/16/15
     
 
        1,890            573,929   
1.00%, 2/05/15
     
 
        3,950            1,213,111   
1.00%, 12/31/49
     
USD
        1,535            368,400   
Leucadia National Corp., 8.13%, 9/15/15
     
 
        4,503            4,953,300   
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.:
                                                            
7.13%, 4/15/19
     
 
        2,140            2,276,425   
9.00%, 4/15/19
     
 
        3,290            3,536,750   
7.88%, 8/15/19
     
 
        728             804,440   
9.88%, 8/15/19
     
 
        3,277            3,694,817   
5.75%, 10/15/20
     
 
        9,982            10,431,190   
6.88%, 2/15/21
     
 
        115             125,063   
8.25%, 2/15/21
     
 
        1,974            2,156,595   
WMG Acquisition Corp., 11.50%, 10/01/18
     
 
        4,234            4,816,175   
 
     
 
                      85,223,569   
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.8%
Broadview Networks Holdings, Inc., 10.50%, 11/15/17
     
 
        2,960            3,004,400   
CenturyLink, Inc., Series V, 5.63%, 4/01/20
     
 
        6,545            6,839,525   
Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Cequel Capital Corp., 5.13%, 12/15/21 (c)
     
 
        2,350            2,344,125   
Consolidated Communications Finance Co., 10.88%, 6/01/20
     
 
        1,915            2,221,400   
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20
     
 
        2,900            3,349,500   
Level 3 Communications, Inc., 8.88%, 6/01/19
     
 
        1,780            1,962,450   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

28 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Diversified Telecommunication Services (concluded)
Level 3 Financing, Inc.:
                                                            
8.13%, 7/01/19
     
USD
        7,665         $     8,431,500     
7.00%, 6/01/20
     
 
        2,395            2,610,550   
8.63%, 7/15/20
     
 
        8,235            9,254,081   
6.13%, 1/15/21 (c)
     
 
        4,158            4,397,085   
Telecom Italia SpA:
                                                            
6.13%, 11/15/16 (e)
     
EUR
        1,300            2,040,581   
6.38%, 6/24/19
     
GBP
        900             1,620,731   
4.88%, 9/25/20
     
EUR
        870             1,265,717   
4.50%, 1/25/21
     
 
        1,350            1,923,385   
5.88%, 5/19/23
     
GBP
        1,900            3,224,103   
Telenet Finance V Luxembourg SCA:
                                                            
6.25%, 8/15/22
     
EUR
        1,362            2,058,566   
6.75%, 8/15/24
     
 
        1,982            3,009,112   
tw telecom holdings, Inc., 5.38%, 10/01/22
     
USD
        3,085            3,146,700   
Windstream Corp., 7.75%, 10/15/20
     
 
        1,963            2,110,225   
 
     
 
                      64,813,736   
Electric Utilities — 0.3%
Homer City Generation LP (b):
                                                            
8.14% (8.14% Cash or 8.64% PIK) 10/01/19
     
 
        850             896,750   
8.73% (8.73% Cash or 9.23% PIK) 10/01/26
     
 
        1,905            2,000,250   
Mirant Mid Atlantic Pass-Through Trust, Series B, 9.13%, 6/30/17
     
 
        1,320            1,388,959   
 
     
 
                      4,285,959   
Electrical Equipment — 0.7%
Belden, Inc., 5.50%, 4/15/23
     
EUR
        600             838,119   
General Cable Corp.:
                                                            
6.50%, 10/01/22 (c)
     
USD
        2,810            2,838,100   
5.00%, 11/15/29 (j)
     
 
        200             225,500   
International Wire Group Holdings, Inc., 8.50%, 10/15/17 (c)
     
 
        1,421            1,548,890   
Techem Energy Metering Service GmbH & Co., 7.88%, 10/01/20
     
EUR
        210             327,516   
Techem GmbH:
                                                            
6.13%, 10/01/19
     
 
        1,877            2,818,039   
6.13%, 10/01/19 (c)
     
 
        210             315,284   
Trionista Holdco GmbH, 5.00%, 4/30/20
     
 
        1,511            2,174,273   
Trionista TopCo GmbH, 6.88%, 4/30/21
     
 
        418             626,008   
 
     
 
                      11,711,729   
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.1%
CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp., 8.50%, 4/01/19
     
USD
        125             137,500   
Jabil Circuit, Inc., 8.25%, 3/15/18
     
 
        1,310            1,575,275   
 
     
 
                      1,712,775   
Energy Equipment & Services — 3.0%
Atwood Oceanics, Inc., 6.50%, 2/01/20
     
 
        780             840,450   
Calfrac Holdings LP, 7.50%, 12/01/20 (c)
     
 
        1,575            1,645,875   
CGG SA:
                                                            
7.75%, 5/15/17
     
 
        1,480            1,513,300   
6.50%, 6/01/21
     
 
        6,600            6,781,500   
Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/21
     
 
        283             290,783   
Gulfmark Offshore, Inc., 6.38%, 3/15/22
     
 
        870             896,100   
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., 5.88%, 4/01/20
     
 
        1,750            1,820,000   
MEG Energy Corp. (c):
                                                            
6.50%, 3/15/21
     
 
        5,278            5,568,290   
7.00%, 3/31/24
     
 
        4,342            4,559,100   
Oil States International, Inc.:
                                                            
6.50%, 6/01/19
     
 
        3,703            3,915,922   
5.13%, 1/15/23
     
 
        1,900            2,135,125   
Parker Drilling Co., 7.50%, 8/01/20 (c)
     
 
        1,995            2,134,650   
Peabody Energy Corp.:
                                                            
6.00%, 11/15/18
     
 
        3,526            3,816,895   
6.25%, 11/15/21
     
 
        3,284            3,390,730   
7.88%, 11/01/26
     
 
        2,090            2,147,475   
4.75%, 12/15/41
     
 
        1,590            1,264,050   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Energy Equipment & Services (concluded)
Precision Drilling Corp., 6.63%, 11/15/20
     
USD
        425          $       456,875     
Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 8.25%, 1/15/21 (c)
     
 
        1,361            1,401,830   
Seadrill Ltd., 5.63%, 9/15/17 (c)
     
 
        5,411            5,640,967   
Tervita Corp., 10.88%, 2/15/18 (c)
     
 
        907             975,025   
 
     
 
                      51,194,942   
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.7%
Bakkavor Finance 2 PLC:
                                                            
8.25%, 2/15/18
     
GBP
        1,427            2,556,855   
8.75%, 6/15/20
     
 
        900             1,655,545   
Brakes Capital, 7.13%, 12/15/18
     
 
        830             1,375,978   
R&R Ice Cream PLC, 9.25%, 5/15/18 (b)
     
EUR
        610             863,033   
Rite Aid Corp.:
                                                            
9.25%, 3/15/20
     
USD
        2,080            2,392,000   
6.75%, 6/15/21
     
 
        2,283            2,511,300   
TreeHouse Foods, Inc., 4.88%, 3/15/22 (h)
     
 
        730             742,775   
 
     
 
                      12,097,486   
Food Products — 0.9%
Findus Bondco SA:
                                                            
9.13%, 7/01/18
     
EUR
        830             1,254,486   
9.50%, 7/01/18
     
GBP
        465             851,666   
JBS Investments GmbH, 7.75%, 10/28/20 (c)
     
USD
        2,638            2,730,330   
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, 4.88%, 5/01/21
     
 
        2,163            2,106,221   
Smithfield Foods, Inc.:
                                                            
5.25%, 8/01/18 (c)
     
 
        2,936            3,079,130   
5.88%, 8/01/21 (c)
     
 
        891             917,730   
6.63%, 8/15/22
     
 
        2,626            2,836,080   
Univeg Holding BV, 7.88%, 11/15/20
     
EUR
        595             821,082   
 
     
 
                      14,596,725   
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.5%
Biomet, Inc.:
                                                            
6.50%, 8/01/20
     
USD
        9,627            10,385,126   
6.50%, 10/01/20
     
 
        2,801            2,986,566   
DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/18
     
 
        2,106            2,306,070   
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 2/15/21 (c)
     
 
        1,580            1,690,600   
Fresenius US Finance II, Inc., 9.00%, 7/15/15 (c)
     
 
        3,275            3,594,312   
IDH Finance PLC:
                                                            
6.00%, 12/01/18
     
GBP
        614             1,059,020   
6.00%, 12/01/18 (c)
     
 
        200             344,958   
Kinetic Concepts, Inc./KCI USA, Inc., 12.50%, 11/01/19
     
USD
        1,279            1,470,850   
Teleflex, Inc., 6.88%, 6/01/19
     
 
        1,635            1,737,188   
 
     
 
                      25,574,690   
Health Care Providers & Services — 5.2%
Alere, Inc.:
                                                            
7.25%, 7/01/18
     
 
        802             880,195   
8.63%, 10/01/18
     
 
        2,834            3,046,550   
Aviv Healthcare Properties LP/Aviv Healthcare Capital Corp.:
                                                            
7.75%, 2/15/19
     
 
        3,165            3,418,200   
6.00%, 10/15/21
     
 
        2,703            2,817,877   
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.:
                                                            
5.13%, 8/15/18
     
 
        4,465            4,727,319   
5.13%, 8/01/21 (c)
     
 
        2,215            2,292,525   
6.88%, 2/01/22 (c)
     
 
        4,448            4,731,560   
ConvaTec Healthcare E SA, 7.38%, 12/15/17 (c)
     
EUR
        1,907            2,783,586   
Crown Newco 3 PLC, 7.00%, 2/15/18
     
GBP
        294             519,395   
HCA, Inc.:
                                                            
6.50%, 2/15/20
     
USD
        7,305            8,245,519   
7.88%, 2/15/20
     
 
        1,550            1,658,500   
7.25%, 9/15/20
     
 
        6,650            7,231,875   
5.88%, 3/15/22
     
 
        2,610            2,851,425   
5.88%, 5/01/23
     
 
        4,096            4,331,520   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 29
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Health Care Providers & Services (concluded)
Hologic, Inc., 6.25%, 8/01/20
     
USD
        6,599         $    7,011,437     
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., 5.50%, 12/01/21 (c)
     
 
        1,667            1,744,099   
Omnicare, Inc., 3.75%, 4/01/42
     
 
        1,722            2,573,314   
Priory Group No. 3 PLC, 7.00%, 2/15/18 (c)
     
GBP
        2,017            3,563,336   
Symbion, Inc., 8.00%, 6/15/16
     
USD
        1,915            2,015,538   
Tenet Healthcare Corp.:
                                                            
6.25%, 11/01/18
     
 
        5,618            6,221,935   
8.00%, 8/01/20
     
 
        1,973            2,165,368   
6.00%, 10/01/20 (c)
     
 
        2,100            2,257,500   
4.50%, 4/01/21
     
 
        311             310,223   
4.38%, 10/01/21
     
 
        4,005            3,954,937   
8.13%, 4/01/22
     
 
        5,587            6,257,440   
Voyage Care Bondco PLC, 6.50%, 8/01/18
     
GBP
        890             1,553,690   
 
     
 
                      89,164,863   
Health Care Technology — 0.3%
IMS Health, Inc. (c):
                                                            
12.50%, 3/01/18
     
USD
        3,696            4,250,400   
6.00%, 11/01/20
     
 
        795             850,650   
 
     
 
                      5,101,050   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.5%
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 10.00%, 12/15/15
     
 
        389             322,870   
Carlson Wagonlit BV, 6.88%, 6/15/19 (c)
     
 
        295             315,650   
Cirsa Funding Luxembourg SA, 8.75%, 5/15/18
     
EUR
        3,382            4,866,573   
Diamond Resorts Corp., 12.00%, 8/15/18
     
USD
        6,422            7,064,200   
Enterprise Funding Ltd., Series ETI, 3.50%, 9/10/20 (e)
     
GBP
        400             752,878   
Enterprise Inns PLC, 6.50%, 12/06/18
     
 
        1,598            2,803,039   
Gamenet SpA, 7.25%, 8/01/18
     
EUR
        934             1,334,323   
Gategroup Finance Luxembourg SA, 6.75%, 3/01/19
     
 
        2,164            3,210,993   
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc., 4.38%, 11/01/18 (c)
     
USD
        894             927,525   
Greektown Holdings LLC/Greektown Mothership Corp., 8.88%, 3/15/19 (c)(h)
     
 
        2,470            2,544,100   
Intralot Finance Luxembourg SA, 9.75%, 8/15/18
     
EUR
        2,140            3,353,202   
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.:
                                                            
7.75%, 3/15/19
     
USD
        280             304,150   
5.88%, 3/15/21
     
 
        1,209            1,248,293   
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, 9.00%, 8/31/20 (c)
     
 
        1,444            1,446,562   
MCE Finance Ltd., 5.00%, 2/15/21 (c)
     
 
        3,339            3,330,652   
PNK Finance Corp., 6.38%, 8/01/21 (c)
     
 
        1,482            1,548,690   
PortAventura Entertainment Barcelona BV, 7.25%, 12/01/20
     
EUR
        350             508,468   
Regal Entertainment Group, 5.75%, 2/01/25
     
USD
        489             477,386   
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/21 (c)
     
 
        3,247            3,287,587   
Snai SpA, 7.63%, 6/15/18
     
EUR
        1,025            1,482,011   
Station Casinos LLC, 7.50%, 3/01/21
     
USD
        5,095            5,464,387   
Travelport LLC/Travelport Holdings, Inc. (c):
                                                            
6.36%, 3/01/16 (d)
     
 
        467             473,091   
13.88% (11.38% Cash or 2.50% PIK) 3/01/16 (b)
     
 
        3,785            4,021,562   
11.88%, 9/01/16
     
 
        188             190,944   
Tropicana Entertainment LLC/Tropicana Finance Corp., 9.63%, 12/15/14 (a)(k)
     
 
        1,850               
The Unique Pub Finance Co. PLC, Series A3, 6.54%, 3/30/21
     
GBP
        2,338            4,115,241   
Vougeot Bidco PLC, 7.88%, 7/15/20
     
 
        920             1,673,540   
Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.38%, 3/15/22
     
USD
        689             723,450   
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.25%, 10/15/21 (c)
     
 
        2,425            2,491,688   
 
     
 
                      60,283,055   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Household Durables — 2.7%
Algeco Scotsman Global Finance PLC, 9.00%, 10/15/18
     
EUR
        611          $       921,375     
Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co., 6.88%, 2/15/21 (c)
     
USD
        1,262            1,258,845   
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.:
                                                            
6.63%, 4/15/18
     
 
        215             232,200   
7.50%, 9/15/21
     
 
        2,710            2,865,825   
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc., 6.50%, 12/15/20 (c)
     
 
        2,275            2,417,187   
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential US Corp., 6.13%, 7/01/22 (c)
     
 
        1,604            1,648,110   
Jarden Corp., Series 1, 7.50%, 1/15/20
     
EUR
        1,632            2,421,599   
K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.: (c)
                                                            
7.00%, 1/15/19
     
USD
        387             398,610   
7.25%, 10/15/20
     
 
        4,360            4,774,200   
KB Home, 7.00%, 12/15/21
     
 
        1,506            1,615,185   
Libbey Glass, Inc., 6.88%, 5/15/20
     
 
        1,600            1,732,000   
PulteGroup, Inc., 6.38%, 5/15/33
     
 
        1,050            1,019,813   
The Ryland Group, Inc., 6.63%, 5/01/20
     
 
        1,900            2,052,000   
Spie BondCo 3 SCA, 11.00%, 8/15/19
     
EUR
        878             1,381,570   
Standard Pacific Corp.:
                                                            
10.75%, 9/15/16
     
USD
        6,920            8,407,800   
8.38%, 1/15/21
     
 
        4,270            5,091,975   
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc./Monarch Communities, Inc. (c):
                                                            
7.75%, 4/15/20
     
 
        1,650            1,819,125   
5.25%, 4/15/21
     
 
        1,484            1,469,160   
William Lyon Homes, Inc., 8.50%, 11/15/20
     
 
        4,579            5,036,900   
 
     
 
                      46,563,479   
Household Products — 0.4%
Ontex IV SA, 9.00%, 4/15/19
     
EUR
        1,163            1,733,712   
Spectrum Brands, Inc.:
                                                            
6.75%, 3/15/20
     
USD
        535             580,475   
6.38%, 11/15/20
     
 
        2,125            2,316,250   
6.63%, 11/15/22
     
 
        1,385            1,509,650   
 
     
 
                      6,140,087   
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 3.1%
Calpine Corp. (c):
                                                            
7.50%, 2/15/21
     
 
        156             171,990   
6.00%, 1/15/22
     
 
        676             716,560   
5.88%, 1/15/24
     
 
        1,999            2,048,975   
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc.:
                                                            
6.88%, 8/15/17 (c)
     
 
        2,280            2,339,850   
10.00%, 12/01/20
     
 
        12,782            13,293,280   
10.25%, 12/01/20 (c)
     
 
        13,426            13,963,040   
12.25%, 3/01/22 (c)
     
 
        6,312            7,321,920   
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.63%, 1/15/18
     
 
        7,493            8,467,090   
NRG REMA LLC:
                                                            
Series B, 9.24%, 7/02/17
     
 
        158             156,501   
Series C, 9.68%, 7/02/26
     
 
        2,020            1,959,400   
QEP Resources, Inc., 5.38%, 10/01/22
     
 
        1,843            1,852,215   
 
     
 
                      52,290,821   
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1%
Sequa Corp., 7.00%, 12/15/17 (c)
     
 
        1,845            1,872,675   
Insurance — 1.1%
A-S Co-Issuer Subsidiary, Inc./A-S Merger Sub LLC, 7.88%, 12/15/20 (c)
     
 
        6,232            6,621,500   
CNO Financial Group, Inc., 6.38%, 10/01/20 (c)
     
 
        1,244            1,324,860   
Galaxy Bidco Ltd., 6.38%, 11/15/20
     
GBP
        600             1,034,873   
Hockey Merger Sub 2, Inc., 7.88%, 10/01/21 (c)
     
USD
        3,920            4,125,800   
MPL 2 Acquisition Canco, Inc., 9.88%, 8/15/18 (c)
     
 
        3,650            3,896,375   
TMF Group Holding BV, 9.88%, 12/01/19
     
EUR
        1,140            1,746,632   
 
     
 
                      18,750,040   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

30 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Internet Software & Services — 0.3%
Bankrate, Inc., 6.13%, 8/15/18 (c)
     
USD
        1,613         $     1,699,699     
Cerved Group SpA:
                                                            
6.38%, 1/15/20
     
EUR
        601             887,630   
8.00%, 1/15/21
     
 
        400             596,687   
Equinix, Inc., 4.88%, 4/01/20
     
USD
        64             65,040   
VeriSign, Inc., 4.63%, 5/01/23
     
 
        1,560            1,521,000   
 
     
 
                      4,770,056   
IT Services — 4.2%
Ceridian Corp.:
                                                            
11.25%, 11/15/15
     
 
        695             699,344   
8.88%, 7/15/19 (c)
     
 
        10,485            11,979,112   
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc., 11.00%, 3/15/21 (c)
     
 
        13,854            15,845,512   
Epicor Software Corp., 8.63%, 5/01/19
     
 
        3,077            3,361,623   
First Data Corp. (c):
                                                            
7.38%, 6/15/19
     
 
        9,420            10,208,925   
8.88%, 8/15/20
     
 
        2,745            3,053,813   
6.75%, 11/01/20
     
 
        6,605            7,133,400   
10.63%, 6/15/21
     
 
        3,247            3,652,875   
11.75%, 8/15/21
     
 
        1,328            1,420,960   
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.:
                                                            
7.38%, 11/15/18
     
 
        3,100            3,301,500   
6.63%, 11/01/19
     
 
        7,360            7,866,000   
WEX, Inc., 4.75%, 2/01/23 (c)
     
 
        2,728            2,564,320   
 
     
 
                      71,087,384   
Machinery — 0.2%
Cleaver-Brooks, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/19 (c)
     
 
        1,690            1,875,900   
DH Services Luxembourg Sarl, 7.75%, 12/15/20 (c)
     
 
        514             553,835   
SPX Corp., 6.88%, 9/01/17
     
 
        980             1,114,750   
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA/Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., 8.75%, 2/01/19 (c)
     
 
        661             687,440   
 
     
 
                      4,231,925   
Media — 10.0%
Adria Bidco BV, 7.88%, 11/15/20
     
EUR
        600             861,307   
Altice Financing SA, 6.50%, 1/15/22 (c)
     
USD
        2,410            2,512,425   
Altice Finco SA, 8.13%, 1/15/24 (c)
     
 
        4,675            5,002,250   
AMC Networks, Inc.:
                                                            
7.75%, 7/15/21
     
 
        1,250            1,418,750   
4.75%, 12/15/22
     
 
        1,613            1,621,065   
Cablevision Systems Corp., 5.88%, 9/15/22
     
 
        3,070            3,185,125   
Catalina Marketing Corp., 11.63%, 10/01/17 (c)(j)
     
 
        2,365            2,471,425   
CBS Outdoor Americas Capital LLC/CBS Outdoor Americas Capital Corp. (c):
                                                            
5.25%, 2/15/22
     
 
        650             666,250   
5.63%, 2/15/24
     
 
        638             658,735   
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.:
                                                            
5.25%, 9/30/22
     
 
        3,171            3,163,072   
5.13%, 2/15/23
     
 
        4,230            4,124,250   
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc., 11.50%, 4/15/20 (a)(c)(k)
     
 
        3,439            3,301,440   
Checkout Holding Corp., 0.00%, 11/15/15 (c)(f)
     
 
        1,126            951,470   
Clear Channel Communications, Inc.:
                                                            
9.00%, 12/15/19
     
 
        3,769            3,957,450   
9.00%, 3/01/21
     
 
        6,478            6,785,705   
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:
                                                            
7.63%, 3/15/20
     
 
        4,069            4,404,692   
6.50%, 11/15/22
     
 
        11,724            12,464,707   
Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 12/01/40 (c)
     
 
        4,706            5,447,195   
DISH DBS Corp.:
                                                            
4.25%, 4/01/18
     
 
        3,209            3,337,360   
5.13%, 5/01/20
     
 
        4,652            4,814,820   
5.88%, 7/15/22
     
 
        4,080            4,294,200   
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., 6.88%, 8/15/20 (c)
     
 
        901             966,323   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Media (concluded)
Gannett Co., Inc. (c):
                                                            
5.13%, 10/15/19
     
USD
        857          $       899,850     
5.13%, 7/15/20
     
 
        506             521,180   
6.38%, 10/15/23
     
 
        1,314            1,386,270   
Gray Television, Inc., 7.50%, 10/01/20
     
 
        1,743            1,899,870   
Harron Communications LP/Harron Finance Corp., 9.13%, 4/01/20 (c)
     
 
        4,510            5,096,300   
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 5.50%, 8/01/23 (c)
     
 
        3,775            3,732,531   
Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 6.75%, 6/01/18 (c)
     
 
        5,500            5,857,500   
Lamar Media Corp., 5.38%, 1/15/24 (c)
     
 
        1,061            1,095,483   
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 7.00%, 9/01/20 (c)
     
 
        987             1,083,233   
The McClatchy Co., 9.00%, 12/15/22
     
 
        1,934            2,212,013   
Midcontinent Communications & Midcontinent Finance Corp., 6.25%, 8/01/21 (c)
     
 
        3,901            4,057,040   
NAI Entertainment Holdings/NAI Entertainment Holdings Finance Corp., 5.00%, 8/01/18 (c)
     
 
        2,039            2,125,658   
The New York Times Co., 6.63%, 12/15/16
     
 
        225             250,875   
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 6.88%, 11/15/20
     
 
        1,023            1,102,283   
Odeon & UCI Finco PLC, 9.00%, 8/01/18 (c)
     
GBP
        832             1,435,023   
Play Finance 2 SA, 5.25%, 2/01/19
     
EUR
        1,070            1,523,075   
ProQuest LLC/ProQuest Notes Co., 9.00%, 10/15/18 (c)
     
USD
        1,009            1,044,315   
Radio One, Inc., 9.25%, 2/15/20 (c)
     
 
        2,026            2,127,300   
RCN Telecom Services LLC/RCN Capital Corp., 8.50%, 8/15/20 (c)
     
 
        1,450            1,522,500   
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (c):
                                                            
4.25%, 5/15/20
     
 
        2,309            2,257,048   
5.75%, 8/01/21
     
 
        1,811            1,883,440   
4.63%, 5/15/23
     
 
        901             846,940   
Sterling Entertainment Corp., 9.75%, 12/15/19 (c)
     
 
        4,810            4,906,200   
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH:
                                                            
7.50%, 3/15/19
     
EUR
        4,494            6,745,838   
5.50%, 1/15/23 (c)
     
USD
        2,550            2,639,250   
5.63%, 4/15/23
     
EUR
        208             308,664   
Unitymedia KabelBW GmbH:
                                                            
9.63%, 12/01/19
     
 
        100             151,460   
9.50%, 3/15/21
     
 
        2,061            3,290,238   
Univision Communications, Inc. (c):
                                                            
8.50%, 5/15/21
     
USD
        1,597            1,774,666   
6.75%, 9/15/22
     
 
        567             629,370   
5.13%, 5/15/23
     
 
        3,720            3,813,000   
UPC Holding BV, 9.88%, 4/15/18 (c)
     
 
        200             212,000   
UPCB Finance II Ltd., 6.38%, 7/01/20 (c)
     
EUR
        4,437            6,553,100   
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 6.00%, 4/15/21
     
GBP
        5,502            9,697,082   
VTR Finance BV, 6.88%, 1/15/24 (c)
     
USD
        1,727            1,768,375   
WaveDivision Escrow LLC/WaveDivision Escrow Corp., 8.13%, 9/01/20 (c)
     
 
        2,248            2,410,980   
Ziggo Bond Co. BV, 8.00%, 5/15/18 (c)
     
EUR
        2,509            3,684,124   
Ziggo Finance BV, 6.13%, 11/15/17
     
 
        340             483,677   
 
     
 
                      169,437,767   
Metals & Mining — 3.8%
APERAM (c):
                                                            
7.38%, 4/01/16
     
USD
        150             155,250   
7.75%, 4/01/18
     
 
        600             633,000   
ArcelorMittal:
                                                            
9.50%, 2/15/15
     
 
        1,191            1,277,348   
4.25%, 8/05/15
     
 
        1,629            1,679,906   
5.00%, 2/25/17
     
 
        2,040            2,180,250   
6.13%, 6/01/18
     
 
        1,821            2,003,100   
Arch Coal, Inc., 7.00%, 6/15/19
     
 
        111             92,130   
Eco-Bat Finance PLC, 7.75%, 2/15/17
     
EUR
        2,090            2,989,403   
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 6.75%, 2/15/20 (c)
     
USD
        1,839            1,894,170   
FMG Resources August 2006 Property Ltd., 6.00%, 4/01/17 (c)
     
 
        9,531            10,055,205   
Global Brass & Copper, Inc., 9.50%, 6/01/19
     
 
        1,660            1,917,300   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 31
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Metals & Mining (concluded)
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 8.25%, 6/01/20
     
USD
        1,240         $     1,404,300     
New Gold, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/22 (c)
     
 
        1,485            1,485,000   
Novelis, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/20
     
 
        12,130            13,646,250   
Peninsula Energy Ltd., 11.00%, 12/14/14
     
 
        2,800            2,800,000   
Perstorp Holding AB, 8.75%, 5/15/17 (c)
     
 
        990             1,063,013   
Steel Dynamics, Inc.:
                                                            
6.38%, 8/15/22
     
 
        1,345            1,476,137   
5.25%, 4/15/23
     
 
        1,168            1,200,120   
Taseko Mines Ltd., 7.75%, 4/15/19
     
 
        2,320            2,360,600   
ThyssenKrupp AG, 3.13%, 10/25/19
     
EUR
        2,040            2,829,892   
Vedanta Resources PLC, 8.25%, 6/07/21 (c)
     
USD
        1,565            1,647,162   
Wise Metals Group LLC/Wise Alloys Finance Corp., 8.75%, 12/15/18 (c)
     
 
        8,654            9,346,320   
 
     
 
                      64,135,856   
Multiline Retail — 0.7%
CST Brands, Inc., 5.00%, 5/01/23
     
 
        2,083            2,025,718   
Dufry Finance SCA, 5.50%, 10/15/20 (c)
     
 
        1,927            1,975,175   
The Neiman Marcus Group Ltd., 8.00%, 10/15/21 (c)
     
 
        7,817            8,383,732   
 
     
 
                      12,384,625   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 11.0%
Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp.:
                                                            
5.88%, 4/15/21
     
 
        1,635            1,745,362   
6.13%, 7/15/22
     
 
        1,520            1,649,200   
4.88%, 5/15/23
     
 
        4,008            4,088,160   
Antero Resources Finance Corp., 5.38%, 11/01/21 (c)
     
 
        1,942            1,985,695   
Athlon Holdings LP/Athlon Finance Corp., 7.38%, 4/15/21 (c)
     
 
        1,053            1,116,180   
Aurora USA Oil & Gas, Inc. (c):
                                                            
9.88%, 2/15/17
     
 
        2,667            2,960,370   
7.50%, 4/01/20
     
 
        4,188            4,648,680   
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 4/15/21
     
 
        637             684,775   
BreitBurn Energy Partners LP/BreitBurn Finance Corp., 7.88%, 4/15/22
     
 
        1,420            1,547,800   
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20
     
 
        1,321            1,453,100   
Chaparral Energy, Inc., 7.63%, 11/15/22
     
 
        1,220            1,323,700   
Chesapeake Energy Corp.:
                                                            
7.25%, 12/15/18
     
 
        592             697,080   
6.63%, 8/15/20
     
 
        1,337            1,527,522   
6.88%, 11/15/20
     
 
        1,507            1,733,050   
6.13%, 2/15/21
     
 
        524             579,020   
5.75%, 3/15/23
     
 
        1,863            2,002,725   
Concho Resources, Inc.:
                                                            
7.00%, 1/15/21
     
 
        465             513,825   
6.50%, 1/15/22
     
 
        1,646            1,800,312   
5.50%, 10/01/22
     
 
        2,016            2,116,800   
5.50%, 4/01/23
     
 
        408             426,360   
CONSOL Energy, Inc.:
                                                            
8.00%, 4/01/17
     
 
        1,723            1,798,381   
8.25%, 4/01/20
     
 
        2,332            2,536,050   
Continental Resources, Inc., 7.13%, 4/01/21
     
 
        2,060            2,330,375   
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 6.13%, 3/01/22 (c)
     
 
        1,207            1,261,315   
Crosstex Energy LP/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp., 8.88%, 2/15/18
     
 
        840             882,000   
CrownRock LP/CrownRock Finance, Inc., 7.13%, 4/15/21 (c)
     
 
        2,564            2,666,560   
Denbury Resources, Inc., 4.63%, 7/15/23
     
 
        3,540            3,336,450   
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 7.63%, 10/01/21 (c)
     
 
        1,861            1,972,660   
El Paso LLC:
                                                            
7.80%, 8/01/31
     
 
        447             473,947   
7.75%, 1/15/32
     
 
        3,565            3,802,080   
Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc.:
                                                            
9.25%, 12/15/17
     
 
        2,600            2,840,500   
7.75%, 6/15/19
     
 
        2,306            2,478,950   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)
EP Energy LLC/EP Energy Finance, Inc., 9.38%, 5/01/20
     
USD
        1,180         $     1,365,850     
EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., Series WI, 6.88%, 5/01/19
     
 
        1,915            2,065,806   
EV Energy Partners LP/EV Energy Finance Corp., 8.00%, 4/15/19
     
 
        820             844,600   
EXCO Resources, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/18
     
 
        1,475            1,489,750   
Halcon Resources Corp.:
                                                            
9.75%, 7/15/20 (c)
     
 
        312             327,990   
8.88%, 5/15/21
     
 
        2,311            2,351,442   
Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 7.63%, 4/15/21 (c)
     
 
        1,472            1,604,480   
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (c):
                                                            
5.00%, 2/15/21
     
 
        1,564            1,573,525   
5.63%, 11/15/23
     
 
        1,711            1,719,918   
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.:
                                                            
8.13%, 12/01/19
     
 
        2,905            3,231,812   
5.50%, 2/01/22
     
 
        892             916,530   
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.:
                                                            
9.50%, 2/15/19
     
 
        2,855            3,161,912   
7.38%, 5/01/22
     
 
        3,065            3,402,150   
Legacy Reserves LP/Legacy Reserves Finance Corp., 6.63%, 12/01/21 (c)
     
 
        843             834,570   
Lightstream Resources Ltd., 8.63%, 2/01/20 (c)
     
 
        1,441            1,473,423   
Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp.:
                                                            
6.50%, 5/15/19
     
 
        243             253,328   
7.25%, 11/01/19 (c)
     
 
        1,334            1,390,695   
8.63%, 4/15/20
     
 
        4,354            4,745,860   
7.75%, 2/01/21
     
 
        365             395,113   
MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp.:
                                                            
6.25%, 6/15/22
     
 
        674             727,920   
4.50%, 7/15/23
     
 
        1,720            1,666,250   
Memorial Production Partners LP/Memorial Production Finance Corp., 7.63%, 5/01/21
     
 
        1,091            1,151,005   
Newfield Exploration Co., 6.88%, 2/01/20
     
 
        4,325            4,643,969   
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., 8.00%, 6/01/20
     
 
        1,523            1,621,995   
Oasis Petroleum, Inc.:
                                                            
7.25%, 2/01/19
     
 
        1,125            1,209,375   
6.50%, 11/01/21
     
 
        1,625            1,755,000   
6.88%, 3/15/22 (c)
     
 
        1,481            1,606,885   
Ocean Rig UDW, Inc., 9.50%, 4/27/16 (c)
     
 
        500             526,875   
Offshore Group Investment Ltd., 7.50%, 11/01/19
     
 
        5,346            5,760,315   
Pacific Drilling SA, 5.38%, 6/01/20 (c)
     
 
        2,069            2,094,862   
Parker Drilling Co., 6.75%, 7/15/22 (c)
     
 
        715             743,600   
Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp., 7.50%, 2/15/22 (c)
     
 
        779             817,950   
PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/20
     
 
        532             583,870   
PDC Energy, Inc., 7.75%, 10/15/22
     
 
        995             1,087,038   
Penn Virginia Corp., 8.50%, 5/01/20
     
 
        1,101            1,211,100   
Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP/Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corp. II, 8.38%, 6/01/20
     
 
        2,699            3,016,132   
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 3.00%, 1/15/19
     
 
        1,927            1,838,335   
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, 7.38%, 12/15/18 (c)
     
 
        3,816            4,111,740   
Range Resources Corp.:
                                                            
8.00%, 5/15/19
     
 
        1,995            2,102,231   
6.75%, 8/01/20
     
 
        658             715,575   
5.75%, 6/01/21
     
 
        568             610,600   
5.00%, 8/15/22
     
 
        530             545,900   
5.00%, 3/15/23
     
 
        1,193            1,213,878   
Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp.:
                                                            
5.75%, 9/01/20
     
 
        628             657,830   
4.50%, 11/01/23
     
 
        2,835            2,650,725   
RKI Exploration & Production LLC/RKI Finance Corp., 8.50%, 8/01/21 (c)
     
 
        460             494,500   
Rosetta Resources, Inc., 5.63%, 5/01/21
     
 
        2,901            2,988,030   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

32 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (concluded)
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC (c):
                                                            
5.88%, 2/01/21
     
USD
        5,458         $     5,594,450     
6.25%, 3/15/22
     
 
        2,409            2,493,315   
5.63%, 4/15/23
     
 
        1,908            1,874,610   
Sabine Pass LNG LP, 7.50%, 11/30/16
     
 
        8,155            9,052,050   
SandRidge Energy, Inc.:
                                                            
8.75%, 1/15/20
     
 
        171             185,108   
7.50%, 2/15/23
     
 
        1,653            1,743,915   
Seven Generations Energy Ltd., 8.25%, 5/15/20 (c)
     
 
        5,098            5,569,565   
SM Energy Co.:
                                                            
6.63%, 2/15/19
     
 
        1,174            1,259,115   
6.50%, 11/15/21
     
 
        1,460            1,584,100   
6.50%, 1/01/23
     
 
        1,711            1,830,770   
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC/Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 7.50%, 7/01/21 (c)
     
 
        1,566            1,659,960   
Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.88%, 10/01/20
     
 
        860             898,700   
Ultra Petroleum Corp., 5.75%, 12/15/18 (c)
     
 
        2,596            2,719,310   
Vanguard Natural Resources LLC/VNR Finance Corp., 7.88%, 4/01/20
     
 
        1,500            1,616,250   
Whiting Petroleum Corp.:
                                                            
5.00%, 3/15/19
     
 
        3,541            3,744,607   
5.75%, 3/15/21
     
 
        2,356            2,544,480   
 
     
 
                      186,651,528   
Paper & Forest Products — 0.6%
Ainsworth Lumber Co., Ltd., 7.50%, 12/15/17 (c)
     
 
        1,864            1,999,140   
Clearwater Paper Corp.:
                                                            
7.13%, 11/01/18
     
 
        3,235            3,445,275   
4.50%, 2/01/23
     
 
        245             231,525   
Mercer International, Inc., 9.50%, 12/01/17
     
 
        1,175            1,280,750   
NewPage Corp., 11.38%, 12/31/14 (a)(k)
     
 
        10,925            1    
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH (c):
                                                            
8.38%, 6/15/19
     
 
        1,000            1,110,000   
6.63%, 4/15/21
     
 
        350             357,000   
Unifrax I LLC/Unifrax Holding Co., 7.50%, 2/15/19 (c)
     
 
        1,335            1,421,775   
 
     
 
                      9,845,466   
Pharmaceuticals — 2.5%
Capsugel Finance Co. SCA:
                                                            
9.88%, 8/01/19
     
EUR
        405             614,980   
9.88%, 8/01/19 (c)
     
 
        1,100            1,670,315   
Endo Finance LLC, 5.75%, 1/15/22 (c)
     
USD
        3,010            3,107,825   
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (c):
                                                            
4.38%, 2/01/19
     
 
        3,901            4,174,070   
5.00%, 12/15/21
     
 
        2,636            2,820,520   
Jaguar Holding Co. II/Jaguar Merger Sub, Inc., 9.50%, 12/01/19 (c)
     
 
        3,596            4,027,520   
Pinnacle Merger Sub, Inc., 9.50%, 10/01/23 (c)
     
 
        755             815,400   
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., 6.00%, 1/15/21 (c)
     
 
        1,162            1,243,340   
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (c):
                                                            
6.75%, 8/15/18
     
 
        10,923            12,042,607   
6.88%, 12/01/18
     
 
        3,044            3,238,055   
6.38%, 10/15/20
     
 
        1,508            1,647,490   
7.50%, 7/15/21
     
 
        756             861,840   
6.75%, 8/15/21
     
 
        2,241            2,442,690   
Warner Chilcott Co. LLC/Warner Chilcott Finance LLC, 7.75%, 9/15/18
     
 
        3,132            3,351,240   
 
     
 
                      42,057,892   
Professional Services — 0.2%
Truven Health Analytics, Inc., 10.63%, 6/01/20
     
 
        2,840            3,216,300   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.7%
Cantor Commercial Real Estate Co. LP/CCRE Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/15/18 (c)
     
USD
        1,565         $     1,690,200     
Felcor Lodging LP:
                                                            
6.75%, 6/01/19
     
 
        5,386            5,789,950   
5.63%, 3/01/23
     
 
        1,422            1,429,110   
Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 2.50%, 10/15/29 (c)
     
 
        815             1,240,328   
iStar Financial, Inc., 4.88%, 7/01/18
     
 
        2,254            2,276,540   
 
     
 
                      12,426,128   
Real Estate Management & Development — 2.2%
CBRE Services, Inc., 6.63%, 10/15/20
     
 
        1,880            2,011,600   
Crescent Resources LLC/Crescent Ventures, Inc., 10.25%, 8/15/17 (c)
     
 
        4,515            5,045,512   
The Howard Hughes Corp., 6.88%, 10/01/21 (c)
     
 
        1,369            1,444,295   
IVG Finance BV, 1.75%, 3/29/17
     
EUR
        800             883,724   
Realogy Corp. (c):
                                                            
7.88%, 2/15/19
     
USD
        10,639            11,543,315   
7.63%, 1/15/20
     
 
        497             557,883   
9.00%, 1/15/20
     
 
        1,269            1,459,350   
The Realogy Group LLC/Sunshine Group Florida Ltd., 3.38%, 5/01/16 (c)
     
 
        1,870            1,888,700   
Rialto Holdings LLC/Rialto Corp., 7.00%, 12/01/18 (c)
     
 
        1,065            1,086,300   
RPG Byty Sro, 6.75%, 5/01/20
     
EUR
        1,146            1,645,097   
Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp., 8.63%, 5/15/19
     
USD
        6,320            6,967,800   
Woodside Homes Co. LLC/Woodside Homes Finance, Inc., 6.75%, 12/15/21 (c)
     
 
        2,305            2,351,100   
 
     
 
                      36,884,676   
Road & Rail — 0.6%
The Hertz Corp.:
                                                            
7.50%, 10/15/18
     
 
        3,220            3,441,375   
6.75%, 4/15/19
     
 
        1,615            1,730,069   
5.88%, 10/15/20
     
 
        370             392,200   
7.38%, 1/15/21
     
 
        2,360            2,596,000   
6.25%, 10/15/22
     
 
        1,475            1,559,812   
Watco Cos. LLC/Watco Finance Corp., 6.38%, 4/01/23 (c)
     
 
        1,093            1,103,930   
 
     
 
                      10,823,386   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.3%
GCS Holdco Finance I SA, 6.50%, 11/15/18
     
EUR
        455             668,859   
NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC (c):
                                                            
3.75%, 6/01/18
     
USD
        2,235            2,260,144   
5.75%, 2/15/21
     
 
        2,065            2,199,225   
 
     
 
                      5,128,228   
Software — 1.8%
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (c):
                                                            
5.63%, 9/15/21
     
 
        2,785            2,993,875   
6.13%, 9/15/23
     
 
        971             1,053,535   
Audatex North America, Inc., 6.13%, 11/01/23 (c)
     
 
        1,350            1,444,500   
BMC Software Finance, Inc., 8.13%, 7/15/21 (c)
     
 
        2,440            2,565,050   
Healthcare Technology Intermediate, Inc., 7.38% (7.38% Cash or 8.13% PIK) 9/01/18 (b)(c)
     
 
        1,855            1,919,925   
Igloo Holdings Corp., 8.25% (8.25% Cash or 9.00% PIK) 12/15/17 (b)(c)
     
 
        1,636            1,676,900   
Infor US, Inc., 9.38%, 4/01/19
     
 
        9,815            11,090,950   
Interface Security Systems Holdings, Inc./Interface Security Systems LLC, 9.25%, 1/15/18 (c)
     
 
        827             827,000   
Nuance Communications, Inc.:
                                                            
5.38%, 8/15/20 (c)
     
 
        5,035            5,047,588   
2.75%, 11/01/31
     
 
        145             143,731   
Sophia LP/Sophia Finance, Inc., 9.75%, 1/15/19 (c)
     
 
        2,437            2,705,070   
 
     
 
                      31,468,124   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 33
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Specialty Retail — 2.3%
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 8.38%, 11/15/20
     
USD
        2,030         $     2,288,825     
Claire’s Stores, Inc. (c):
                                                            
9.00%, 3/15/19
     
 
        4,471            4,705,727   
7.75%, 6/01/20
     
 
        1,689            1,414,538   
House of Fraser Funding PLC:
                                                            
8.88%, 8/15/18
     
GBP
        1,285            2,340,080   
8.88%, 8/15/18 (c)
     
 
        1,532            2,789,886   
L Brands, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19
     
USD
        3,925            4,759,062   
Magnolia BC SA, 9.00%, 8/01/20
     
EUR
        1,293            1,891,812   
Michaels Stores, Inc., 7.75%, 11/01/18
     
USD
        1,299            1,393,178   
New Academy Finance Co. LLC/New Academy Finance Corp., 8.00% (8.00% Cash
or 8.75% PIK) 6/15/18 (b)(c)
     
 
        1,197            1,223,933   
New Look Bondco I PLC, 8.75%, 5/14/18
     
GBP
        438             793,963   
Party City Holdings, Inc., 8.88%, 8/01/20
     
USD
        3,489            3,890,235   
PC Nextco Holdings LLC/PC Nextco Finance, Inc., 8.75% (8.75% Cash or 9.50% PIK)
8/15/19 (b)(c)
     
 
        1,575            1,626,188   
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 5.75%, 10/01/22
     
 
        1,775            1,854,875   
QVC, Inc. (c):
                                                            
7.50%, 10/01/19
     
 
        3,180            3,402,015   
7.38%, 10/15/20
     
 
        1,640            1,776,986   
Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc., 5.75%, 6/01/22
     
 
        2,359            2,494,642   
 
     
 
                      38,645,945   
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.5%
Levi Strauss & Co., 6.88%, 5/01/22
     
 
        2,430            2,660,850   
PVH Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/22
     
 
        1,401            1,379,985   
Quiksilver, Inc./QS Wholesale, Inc., 7.88%, 8/01/18 (c)
     
 
        610             664,900   
SIWF Merger Sub, Inc., 6.25%, 6/01/21 (c)
     
 
        2,777            2,846,425   
The William Carter Co., 5.25%, 8/15/21 (c)
     
 
        1,398            1,432,950   
 
     
 
                      8,985,110   
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.1%
MGIC Investment Corp., 2.00%, 4/01/20
     
 
        273             401,310   
Radian Group, Inc.:
                                                            
3.00%, 11/15/17
     
 
        330             499,125   
2.25%, 3/01/19
     
 
        712             1,116,505   
 
     
 
                      2,016,940   
Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.7%
Air Lease Corp., 4.50%, 1/15/16
     
 
        3,290            3,470,950   
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 6.50%, 7/15/22 (c)
     
 
        4,976            5,398,960   
Doric Nimrod Air Finance Alpha Ltd. Pass-Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class A, 5.13%, 11/30/24 (c)
     
 
        3,144            3,262,210   
 
     
 
                      12,132,120   
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.3%
Aguila 3 SA:
                                                            
7.88%, 1/31/18
     
 
        150             159,375   
7.88%, 1/31/18 (c)
     
 
        3,894            4,137,375   
 
     
 
                      4,296,750   
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 5.1%
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23
     
 
        4,871            4,992,775   
Digicel Group Ltd., 8.25%, 9/30/20 (c)
     
 
        4,870            5,150,025   
Digicel Ltd., 6.00%, 4/15/21 (c)
     
 
        7,619            7,657,095   
DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 5.88%, 9/15/21
     
 
        2,755            2,906,525   
The Geo Group, Inc., 5.88%, 1/15/22
     
 
        2,220            2,264,400   
Phones4u Finance PLC:
                                                            
9.50%, 4/01/18
     
GBP
        1,180            2,075,045   
9.50%, 4/01/18 (c)
     
 
        2,015            3,543,404   
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32
     
USD
        1,330            1,492,925   
Sprint Communications, Inc. (c):
                                                            
9.00%, 11/15/18
     
 
        14,889            18,239,025   
7.00%, 3/01/20
     
 
        8,124            9,383,220   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Wireless Telecommunication Services (concluded)
Sprint Corp. (c):
                                                            
7.88%, 9/15/23
     
USD
        9,139         $    10,121,443     
7.13%, 6/15/24
     
 
        2,560            2,688,000   
T-Mobile USA, Inc.:
                                                            
6.63%, 4/28/21
     
 
        5,880            6,365,100   
6.13%, 1/15/22
     
 
        1,060            1,119,625   
6.73%, 4/28/22
     
 
        6,145            6,636,600   
6.50%, 1/15/24
     
 
        1,945            2,061,700   
 
     
 
                      86,696,907   
Total Corporate Bonds — 104.3%
     
 
                      1,773,188,770   

Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)
Airlines — 1.0%
American Airlines, Inc., Claim Participation 1, 0.23%, 12/31/49
     
 
        1,365            595,140   
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Term Loan B1, 3.50%, 10/18/18
     
 
        2,367            2,371,692   
Northwest Airlines, Inc., Term Loan:
                                                            
2.24%, 3/10/17
     
 
        6,202            5,984,179   
1.62%, 9/10/18
     
 
        8,118            7,671,825   
 
     
 
                      16,622,836   
Auto Components — 0.6%
Federal-Mogul Corp.:
                                                            
Term Loan B, 2.10%, 12/27/14
     
 
        6,516            6,462,888   
Term Loan C, 2.10%, 12/27/15
     
 
        3,353            3,325,094   
Schaeffler AG, Term Loan C, 4.25%, 1/27/17
     
 
        995             1,001,527   
 
     
 
                      10,789,509   
Building Products — 0.1%
Wilsonart LLC, Term Loan B, 4.00%, 10/31/19
     
 
        2,327            2,323,593   
Capital Markets — 0.2%
American Capital Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 3.50%, 8/22/17
     
 
        3,014            3,013,500   
KCG Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 12/05/17
     
 
        498             499,610   
 
     
 
                      3,513,110   
Chemicals — 0.1%
Axalta Coating Systems US Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 4.00%, 2/01/20
     
 
        298             298,813   
OXEA Finance LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.25%, 7/15/20
     
 
        1,615            1,645,782   
 
     
 
                      1,944,595   
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.5%
AWAS Finance Luxembourg Sarl, Term Loan B, 3.50%, 6/10/16
     
 
        1,831            1,835,345   
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 11/26/20
     
 
        1,944            1,950,509   
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., Term Loan, 6.50%, 12/29/17
     
 
        1,435            1,452,938   
Spin Holdco, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 11/14/19
     
 
        2,646            2,648,634   
 
     
 
                      7,887,426   
Communications Equipment — 1.0%
Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., Term Loan C, 4.50%, 1/30/19
     
 
        9,665            9,745,496   
Zayo Group LLC/Zayo Capital, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 7/02/19
     
 
        7,738            7,753,072   
 
     
 
                      17,498,568   
Construction Materials — 0.3%
HD Supply, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 6/28/18
     
 
        4,851            4,865,043   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

34 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)                 Par
(000)
     Value
Containers & Packaging — 0.2%
Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.:
                                                            
Incremental Term Loan, 4.00%, 12/17/19
     
USD
        855          $       858,206     
Term Loan B, 4.25%, 12/17/19
     
 
        1,020            1,022,550   
Tekni-Plex, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.50% - 6.50%, 8/25/19
     
 
        1,468            1,467,625   
 
     
 
                      3,348,381   
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2%
ServiceMaster Co.:
                                                            
Extended Term Loan, 4.41%, 1/31/17
     
 
        915             916,269   
Term Loan, 4.25%, 1/31/17
     
 
        1,821            1,820,390   
 
     
 
                      2,736,659   
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%
Level 3 Financing, Inc., Term Loan, 4.00%, 8/01/19
     
 
        1,785            1,790,355   
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.2%
Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 6/06/19
     
 
        3,157            3,169,821   
Electric Utilities — 0.4%
American Energy—Utica LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 11.00%, 9/30/18
     
 
        5,617            5,870,254   
Sandy Creek Energy Associates LP, Term Loan B, 5.00%, 11/06/20
     
 
        1,195            1,197,426   
 
     
 
                      7,067,680   
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.0%
CDW LLC, Term Loan, 3.25%, 4/29/20
     
 
        678             674,616   
Energy Equipment & Services — 0.1%
Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B2, 4.00%, 4/23/20
     
 
        1,000            1,002,975   
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.0%
Rite Aid Corp., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 5.75%, 8/21/20
     
 
        600             612,498   
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.3%
Capital Safety North America Holding, Inc., Term Loan, 4.50%, 1/21/19
     
 
        3,313            3,313,228   
LHP Hospital Group, Inc., Term Loan, 9.00%, 7/03/18
     
 
        967             940,352   
 
     
 
                      4,253,580   
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.4%
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., Term Loan D, 4.25%, 1/27/21
     
 
        4,005            4,038,362   
Genesis HealthCare Corp., Term Loan B, 10.00% - 10.75%, 9/25/17
     
 
        1,269            1,303,786   
inVentiv Health, Inc., Combined Term Loan, 7.50%, 8/04/16
     
 
        2,141            2,136,546   
 
     
 
                      7,478,694   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 5.0%
Bally Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 11/25/20
     
 
        2,539            2,552,600   
Boyd Gaming Corp., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 8/14/20
     
 
        2,414            2,415,736   
Bronco Midstream Funding LLC, Term Loan B, 5.00%, 8/17/20
     
 
        6,412            6,463,633   
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties, LLC, Term Loan B, 7.00%, 10/12/20
     
 
        27,640            28,049,625   
Hilton Worldwide Finance, LLC, Term Loan B2, 3.75%, 10/26/20
     
 
        15,607            15,653,010   
La Quinta Intermediate Holdings, Term Loan B, 4.00%, 2/19/21
     
 
        6,355            6,367,710   
Las Vegas Sands LLC, Term Loan B, 3.25%, 12/20/20
     
 
        3,120            3,116,755   
MGM Resorts International, Term Loan B, 3.50%, 12/20/19
     
 
        2,961            2,955,304   
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B2, 3.75%, 8/13/20
     
 
        3,075            3,077,440   
Playa Resorts Holding BV, Term Loan B, 4.75%, 8/06/19
     
 
        3,596            3,609,472   
                         
Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)                 Par
(000)
     Value
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (concluded)
Station Casinos, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 3/02/20
     
USD
        5,106         $     5,107,996     
Travelport LLC:
                                                            
2nd Lien Term Loan 1, 9.50%, 1/29/16
     
 
        547             566,957   
2nd Lien Term Loan 2, 4.00% (4.00% Cash or 4.38% PIK), 12/01/16 (b)
     
 
        2,502            2,571,018   
Refinancing Term Loan, 6.25%, 6/26/19
     
 
        1,617            1,656,796   
 
     
 
                      84,164,052   
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.4%
Sequa Corp., Term Loan B, 5.25%, 6/19/17
     
 
        6,416                6,314,612     
Insurance — 0.3%
Alliant Holdings I, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 12/20/19
     
 
        1,681            1,690,766   
Hub International Ltd., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 10/02/20
     
 
        3,890            3,922,656   
 
     
 
                      5,613,422   
Internet Software & Services — 0.1%
Interactive Data Corp., Term Loan B, 3.75%, 2/11/18
     
 
        2,105            2,106,540   
IT Services — 0.3%
Ceridian Corp., Term Loan B, 4.37% - 4.40%, 5/09/17
     
 
        1,700            1,704,675   
First Data Corp., Extended 2018 Term Loan B, 4.16%, 3/23/18
     
 
        4,040            4,044,040   
 
     
 
                      5,748,715   
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.1%
Patheon, Inc., Term Loan, Term Loan, 7.25%, 12/06/18
     
 
        1,131            1,127,295   
Machinery — 1.3%
Gardner Denver, Inc.:
                                                            
4.25%, 7/30/20
     
 
        7,290            7,256,014   
4.75%, 7/30/20
     
EUR
        7,458            10,310,721   
Rexnord LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan B, 4.00%, 8/21/20
     
USD
        3,635            3,642,956   
Silver II US Holdings LLC, Term Loan, 4.00%, 12/13/19
     
 
        1,159            1,160,720   
 
     
 
                      22,370,411   
Media — 1.9%
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc.:
                                                            
Non Extended Term Loan, 4.75%, 7/03/14
     
 
        1,777            1,674,562   
Tranche 1 Incremental, 9.50%, 7/03/14
     
 
        8,692            8,075,161   
Clear Channel Communications, Inc.:
                                                            
Term Loan B, 3.80%, 1/29/16
     
 
        747             733,263   
Term Loan C, 3.80%, 1/29/16
     
 
        527             513,429   
Term Loan D, 6.90%, 1/30/19
     
 
        8,252            8,097,577   
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 6/29/18
     
 
        1,993            1,995,024   
Getty Images, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 10/18/19
     
 
        75             71,920   
Harron Communications Corp., Refinancing Term Loan B, 3.50%, 6/20/20
     
 
        3,259            3,257,615   
Media General, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan B, 4.25%, 7/31/20
     
 
        3,760            3,790,569   
Tribune Co., 2013 Term Loan, 4.00%, 12/27/20
     
 
        475             474,553   
TWCC Holding Corp., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 7.00%, 6/26/20
     
 
        585             565,987   
Univision Communications, Inc., Term Loan C4, 4.00%, 3/01/20
     
 
        1,370            1,372,834   
Virgin Media Investment Holdings Ltd., Term Loan B, 3.50%, 6/08/20
     
 
        1,860            1,858,010   
 
     
 
                      32,480,504   
Metals & Mining — 0.8%
Constellium Holdco BV, Term Loan B, 6.00%, 3/25/20
     
 
        4,908                5,006,071     
FMG Resources Property Ltd., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 6/28/19
     
 
        8,809            8,888,111   
 
     
 
                      13,894,182   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 35
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Floating Rate Loan Interests (d)                     
Par
(000)
     Value
Multiline Retail — 0.6%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.50%, 3/26/20
     
USD
        1,065         $     1,092,626     
HEMA Holding BV, Mezzanine, 5.22%, 7/05/17 (b)
     
EUR
        4,671            5,673,230   
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 10/25/20
     
USD
        2,608            2,637,547   
 
     
 
                      9,403,403   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.6%
Chesapeake Energy Corp., Unsecured Term Loan, 5.75%, 12/01/17
     
 
        7,435                7,597,008     
Obsidian Natural Gas Trust, Term Loan, 7.00%, 11/02/15
     
 
        2,946            2,990,431   
 
     
 
                      10,587,439   
Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 9/30/19
     
 
        3,950            3,953,181   
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC, Term Loan B, 4.00%, 12/05/18
     
 
        1,384            1,389,147   
 
     
 
                      5,342,328   
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.2%
iStar Financial, Inc., Term Loan, 4.50%, 10/16/17
     
 
        3,860            3,867,713   
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.0%
Realogy Corp., Extended Letter of Credit, 4.40%, 10/10/16
     
 
        493             493,711   
Road & Rail — 0.1%
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Term Loan A, 1.90% - 1.91%, 9/28/17
     
 
        1,455            1,455,264   
Software — 0.4%
BMC Software Finance, Inc., Term Loan, 5.00%, 9/10/20
     
 
        775             776,775   
GCA Services Group, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.25%, 10/22/20
     
 
        260             262,925   
Infor US, Inc., Term Loan B5, 3.75%, 6/03/20
     
 
        2,788            2,781,783   
Kronos, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.75%, 4/30/20
     
 
        2,845            2,894,415   
 
     
 
                      6,715,898   
Specialty Retail — 0.3%
David’s Bridal, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 10/11/19
     
 
        2,970            2,984,850   
Party City Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 4.00%, 7/27/19
     
 
        1,113            1,113,059   
 
     
 
                      4,097,909   
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4%
Ascend Performance Materials LLC, Term Loan B, 6.75%, 4/10/18
     
 
        6,165            5,980,232   
Total Floating Rate Loan Interests — 18.8%
     
 
                      319,343,569   

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.2%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.2%
Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013-HLT, Class EFX, 4.45%, 11/05/30 (c)(d)
     
 
        3,829            3,935,370   
                         
Other Interests (l)                 Beneficial
Interest
(000)
     Value 
Auto Components — 0.0%
Lear Corp. Escrow
     
USD
        1,250         $        10,937     
Media — 0.0%
Adelphia Escrow (a)
     
 
        4,000            40    
Adelphia Recovery Trust (a)
     
 
        5,017            5,017   
 
     
 
                      5,057   
Total Other Interests — 0.0%
     
 
                      15,994   

Preferred Securities
     
 
        Par
(000
)                
Capital Trusts
     
 
                           
Diversified Financial Services — 0.3%
Bank of America Corp., Series U, 5.20% (d)(g)
     
 
        1,165                1,095,100     
Barclays PLC, 8.00% (d)(g)
     
 
        985             1,447,970   
Citigroup, Inc., Series D, 5.35% (d)(g)
     
 
        1,055            989,062   
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series Q, 5.15% (d)(g)
     
 
        850             803,250   
NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc., 5.25% (c)(g)
     
 
        400             402,000   
Total Capital Trusts — 0.3%
     
 
                      4,737,382   

Preferred Stocks
     
 
        Shares                  
Airlines — 0.0%
American Airlines Group, Inc., Series A, 6.25%
     
 
        12,394            344,553   
Capital Markets — 0.1%
RBS Capital Funding Trust VII, Series G, 6.08%
     
 
        37,580            845,550   
State Street Corp., Series D, 5.90% (d)
     
 
        20,889            530,580   
 
     
 
                      1,376,130   
Consumer Finance — 0.1%
Ally Financial, Inc., Series A, 8.50% (d)
     
 
        41,694            1,140,331   
Diversified Financial Services — 0.4%
Citigroup, Inc., Series J, 7.13% (d)
     
 
        235,000            6,262,750   
Media — 0.0%
Emmis Communications Corp., Series A, 6.25%
     
 
        10,300            159,650   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.3%
Chesapeake Energy Corp.:
                                                            
5.75%
     
 
        4,151            4,625,708   
5.75% (c)
     
 
        1,182            1,343,048   
 
     
 
                      5,968,756   
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.1%
Crown Castle International Corp., Series A, 4.50%
     
 
        19,340            1,970,746   
Total Preferred Stocks — 1.0%
     
 
                      17,222,916   

Trust Preferreds — 1.3%
Diversified Financial Services — 1.3%
GMAC Capital Trust I, Series 2, 8.13%, 2/15/40 (d)
     
 
        801,466            21,678,403   
Total Preferred Securities — 2.6%
     
 
                      43,638,701   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Warrants (m)                     
Shares
     Value
Media — 0.0%
New Vision Holdings LLC (Expires 9/30/14)
     
 
        89,790         $         4,858     
Metals & Mining — 0.0%
Peninsula Energy Ltd. (Expires 12/31/15)
     
 
        20,061,773            179,021   
Peninsula Energy Ltd. (Expires 12/31/15)
     
 
        11,552,784            53,607   
 
     
 
                      232,628   
Software — 0.0%
HMH Holdings/EduMedia (Issued/Exercisable 3/09/10, 19 Shares for 1 Warrant, Expires 6/22/19, Strike Price $42.27)
     
 
        6,494            22,969   
Total Warrants — 0.0%
     
 
                      260,455   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $2,261,024,041) — 138.5%
     
 
                      2,354,114,568   
                         
Short-Term Securities                     
Shares
         Value
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.03% (n)(o)
     
 
        157,213         $       157,213     
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $157,213) — 0.0%
     
 
                      157,213   

Options Purchased
(Cost — $38,133) — 0.0%
     
 
                         
Total Investments (Cost — $2,261,219,387) — 138.5%
                   2,354,271,781   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (38.5)%
                   (654,274,978 )  
Net Assets — 100.0%
     
 
                   $ 1,699,996,803   

Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments

(a)      
Non-income producing security.
(b)      
Represents a payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional par/shares and/or in cash. Rates shown are the current rate and possible payment rates.
(c)      
Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.
(d)      
Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(e)      
Convertible security.
(f)      
Zero-coupon bond.
(g)      
Security is perpetual in nature and has no stated maturity date.
(h)      
When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:


Counterparty



   
Value
   
Unrealized
Appreciation

Bank of America N.A.
        $ 742,775         $ 12,775   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
        $ 1,203,528         $ 23,528   
Goldman Sachs & Co.
        $ 643,180         $ 18,026   
Jefferies LLC
        $ 2,544,100         $ 74,100   

(i)      
All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding swaps.
(j)      
Represents a step-up bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of report date.
(k)      
Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of principal and/or interest payments.
(l)      
Other interests represent beneficial interests in liquidation trusts and other reorganization or private entities.
(m)      
Warrants entitle the Trust to purchase a predetermined number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date, if any.
(n)      
Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended February 28, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:


Affiliate

 
Shares
Held at
August 31, 2013

  
Shares
Purchased

  
Shares
Sold

  
Shares
Held at
February 28, 2014

   
Value at
February 28, 2014

   
Income
  
Realized
Gain

BlackRock Liquidity Funds,
TempFund, Institutional Class
    1,737,587             (1,580,374 )     157,213      $ 157,213      $ 634        
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF2
    18,790             (18,790                      $ 61,883  
1 Represents net shares sold.
2No longer held by the Trust as of report date.

(o)      
Represents the current yield as of report date.
     
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.
     
Financial futures contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Contracts
Sold

 
Issue
  
Exchange
  
Expiration
  
Notional
Value
   
Unrealized
Depreciation
   
(1,135)   S&P 500 E-Mini Index   Chicago Mercantile   March 2014   USD   105,418,800   $ (2,939,052)  
   (164)   5-Year US Treasury Note   Chicago Board of Trade   June 2014   USD   19,656,938   (32,220)  
   (116)   10-Year US Treasury Note   Chicago Board of Trade   June 2014   USD   14,445,625   (46,589)  
Total                       $ (3,017,861)  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 37
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
    

     
Foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:

Currency Purchased


Currency Sold
   
Counterparty
   
Settlement
Date

   
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

GBP
           413,000      
USD
        689,052      
Goldman Sachs International
  
3/04/14
     $ 2,537   
EUR
           2,223,000      
USD
        3,051,781      
Deutsche Bank AG
  
4/22/14
        16,573   
GBP
           150,000      
USD
        244,675      
Citibank N.A.
  
4/22/14
        6,416   
GBP
           268,000      
USD
        445,803      
Citibank N.A.
  
4/22/14
        2,813   
USD
           692,063      
AUD
        781,000      
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
4/22/14
        (2,570 )  
USD
           20,144,295      
CAD
        22,105,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
        204,889   
USD
           1,164,093      
EUR
        861,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
        (24,325 )  
USD
           2,599,778      
EUR
        1,921,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
        (51,733 )  
USD
           135,345      
EUR
        100,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
        (2,683 )  
USD
           1,840,260      
EUR
        1,342,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
        (12,070 )  
USD
           2,440,447      
EUR
        1,785,000      
Citibank N.A.
  
4/22/14
        (23,346 )  
USD
           423,468      
EUR
        310,000      
Credit Suisse International
  
4/22/14
        (4,417 )  
USD
           1,378,008      
EUR
        1,006,000      
Goldman Sachs International
  
4/22/14
        (10,550 )  
USD
           1,001,438      
EUR
        740,000      
Goldman Sachs International
  
4/22/14
        (19,967 )  
USD
           415,364      
EUR
        306,000      
Goldman Sachs International
  
4/22/14
        (7,000 )  
USD
           1,241,036      
EUR
        910,000      
Goldman Sachs International
  
4/22/14
        (15,015 )  
USD
           1,696,712      
EUR
        1,235,000      
Goldman Sachs International
  
4/22/14
        (7,929 )  
USD
           126,510,628      
EUR
        93,096,176      
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  
4/22/14
        (1,987,805 )  
USD
           2,577,047      
GBP
        1,555,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
        (25,932 )  
USD
           688,806      
GBP
        413,000      
Goldman Sachs International
  
4/22/14
        (2,532 )  
USD
           61,953,568      
GBP
        37,734,000      
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
4/22/14
        (1,210,945 )  
Total
                   
 
                
 
  
 
     $ (3,175,591 )  

     
OTC options purchased as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Description



   
Counterparty
   
Put/
Call

   
Strike
Price

   
Expiration
Date

   
Contracts
   
Market
Value

Marsico Parent Superholdco LLC
     
Goldman Sachs & Co.
  
Call
  
USD 942.86
  
12/14/19
  
39
           

     
OTC credit default swaps — buy protection outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Issuer   Pay
Fixed
Rate
   Counterparty    Expiration
Date
   Notional
Amount
(000)
   Market
Value
   Premiums
Paid
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.   5.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   3/20/16   USD   35   $ 671       $ 3,664     $ (2,993 )  
Clear Channel Communications, Inc.   5.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   3/20/16   USD   18     336     1,898     (1,562 )  
The New York Times Co.   1.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   12/20/16   USD   225     (2,751 )   8,818     (11,569 )  
RadioShack Corp.   5.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/18   USD   367     131,604     103,019     28,585  
RadioShack Corp.   5.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/18   USD   367     131,605     101,438     30,167  
RadioShack Corp.   5.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/18   USD   367     131,603     91,916     39,687  
Total                       $ 393,068     $ 310,753     $ 82,315  

     
OTC credit default swaps — sold protection outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Issuer   Receive
Fixed
Rate
   Counterparty    Expiration
Date
   Credit
Rating1
   Notional
Amount
(000)2
   Market
Value
   Premiums Paid/
(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   9/20/15   CCC-   USD   34     $ (6,640 )       $ (6,144 )       $ (496 )  
RadioShack Corp.   5.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/15   CCC-   USD   367     (53,322 )       (43,214 )       (10,108 )  
RadioShack Corp.   5.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/15   CCC-   USD   367     (53,322 )       (43,270 )       (10,052 )  
RadioShack Corp.   5.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/15   CCC-   USD   367     (53,322 )       (35,432 )       (17,890 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   12/20/15   CCC   USD   1,395     (319,534 )       (315,094 )       (4,440 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Citibank N.A.   12/20/15   CCC-   USD   143     (32,727 )       (28,800 )       (3,927 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   12/20/15   CCC-   USD   375     (85,985 )       (73,503 )       (12,482 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Citibank N.A.   12/20/15   CCC-   USD   70     (16,031 )       (12,642 )       (3,389 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   12/20/15   CCC-   USD   95     (21,653 )       (16,399 )       (5,254 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   12/20/15   CCC-   USD   913     (209,088 )       (102,215 )       (106,873 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   543     (144,523 )       (104,676 )       (39,847 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   543     (144,523 )       (104,676 )       (39,847 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   1,615     (429,454 )       (296,469 )       (132,985 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   12     (3,121 )       (2,010 )       (1,111 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   378     (100,507 )       (65,977 )       (34,530 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   231     (61,520 )       (38,134 )       (23,386 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   11     (3,031 )       (1,733 )       (1,298 )  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

38 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
    

OTC credit default swaps — sold protection outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows (concluded):


Issuer   Receive
Fixed
Rate
   Counterparty    Expiration
Date
   Credit
Rating1
   Notional
Amount
(000)2
   Market
Value
   Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Citibank N.A.   3/20/16   CCC-   USD    48     $ (12,889 )       $ (7,530 )       $ (5,359 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   1,784     (474,499 )       (251,525 )       (222,974 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Citibank N.A.   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   324     (86,139 )       (46,377 )       (39,762 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   74     (19,699 )       (10,442 )       (9,257 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   26     (6,910 )       (4,536 )       (2,374 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   53     (14,048 )       (9,698 )       (4,350 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   17     (4,570 )       (3,310 )       (1,260 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/16   CCC-   USD   17     (4,570 )       (3,310 )       (1,260 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   1,104     (329,645 )       (227,857 )       (101,788 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   2,110     (629,984 )       (421,719 )       (208,265 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   74     (22,240 )       (15,094 )       (7,146 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   3,791     (1,132,011 )       (768,270 )       (363,741 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   21     (6,120 )       (3,450 )       (2,670 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   609     (181,919 )       (102,558 )       (79,361 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   30     (8,957 )       (4,751 )       (4,206 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   982     (293,327 )       (164,277 )       (129,050 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   70     (20,900 )       (13,991 )       (6,909 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/16   CCC-   USD   35     (10,499 )       (7,257 )       (3,242 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Citibank N.A.   9/20/16   CCC-   USD   335     (111,113 )       (96,361 )       (14,752 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   9/20/16   CCC-   USD   3,620     (1,200,774 )       (691,176 )       (509,598 )  
Crown Castle International Corp.   7.25%   Deutsche Bank AG   3/20/17   B   USD   2,390     440,718             440,718  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/17   CCC-   USD   1,000     (398,090 )       (237,771 )       (160,319 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/17   CCC-   USD   1,191     (474,128 )       (318,268 )       (155,860 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/17   CCC-   USD   40     (15,928 )       (10,692 )       (5,236 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/17   CCC-   USD   694     (276,458 )       (175,621 )       (100,837 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   3/20/17   CCC-   USD   11     (4,537 )       (2,840 )       (1,697 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/17   CCC-   USD   23     (9,240 )       (5,870 )       (3,370 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Barclays Bank PLC   3/20/17   CCC-   USD   7,015     (2,793,212 )       (2,644,117 )       (149,095 )  
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   3/20/17   CCC-   USD   33     (13,236 )       (7,906 )       (5,330 )  
CCO Holdings LLC   8.00%   Deutsche Bank AG   9/20/17   BB-   USD   8,180     1,719,064             1,719,064  
Trionista Holdco GmbH   5.00%   Citibank N.A.   3/20/19   B+   EUR   340     42,177       37,073       5,104  
Trionista Holdco GmbH   5.00%   Citibank N.A.   3/20/19   B+   EUR   363     45,028       40,166       4,862  
Level 3 Communications, Inc.   5.00%   Goldman Sachs International   6/20/19   CCC+   USD   5,000     640,783       (407,251 )       1,048,034  
                                                 
Total                             $ (7,406,175 )       $ (7,876,974 )       $ 470,799  
1 Using S&P’s rating of the issuer.
2The maximum potential amount the Trust may pay should a negative credit event take place as defined under the terms of the agreement.

     
Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
     
Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access
     
Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)
     
Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trust’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

       
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 39
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
    

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trust’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of February 28, 2014:


 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Assets:
                                                                                
Investments:
                                                                                
Long-Term Investments:
                                                                                
Common Stocks
        $ 138,153,874         $ 8,522,983         $ 55,267,551         $ 201,944,408   
Asset-Backed Securities
                       9,889,840            1,897,461            11,787,301   
Corporate Bonds
                       1,763,336,010            10,254,760            1,773,590,770   
Floating Rate Loan Interests
                       265,946,863            53,396,706            319,343,569   
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
                       3,935,370                        3,935,370   
Other Interests
           5,017                        10,977            15,994   
Preferred Securities
           32,772,913            10,463,788                        43,236,701   
Warrants
           179,021            22,969            58,465            260,455   
Short-Term Securities
           157,213                                    157,213   
Total
        $ 171,268,038         $ 2,062,117,823         $ 120,885,920         $ 2,354,271,781   


 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Derivative Financial Instruments1
                                                                                
Assets:
Credit contracts
                    $ 1,156,439         $ 2,159,782         $ 3,316,221   
Foreign currency exchange contracts
        $ 2,537            230,691                        233,228   
Liabilities:
Credit contracts
                       (2,763,107 )                       (2,763,107 )  
Equity contracts
           (2,939,052 )                                   (2,939,052 )  
Foreign currency exchange contracts
                       (3,408,819 )                       (3,408,819 )  
Interest rate contracts
           (78,809 )                                   (78,809 )  
Total
        $  (3,015,324 )        $    (4,784,796 )        $   2,159,782         $    (5,640,338 )  
1 Derivative financial instruments are swaps, financial futures contracts and foreign currency exchange contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

The carrying amount for certain of the Trust’s assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of February 28, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:


 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Assets:
                                                                                
Cash
        $ 62,798                                 $ 62,798   
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives
           3,595,000                                    3,595,000   
Cash pledged for financial futures contracts
           5,330,000                                    5,330,000   
Foreign currency at value
           37,034                                    37,034   
Liabilities:
Bank borrowings payable
                    $ (686,000,000 )                       (686,000,000 )  
Cash received as collateral for OTC derivatives
                       (2,700,000 )                       (2,700,000 )  
Total
        $   9,024,832         $  (688,700,000 )                    $  (679,675,168 )  

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended February 28, 2014.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

40 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
    

A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and derivative financial instruments is presented when the Trust had a significant amount of Level 3 investments and derivative financial instruments at the beginning and/or end of the year in relation to net assets. The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:


  Common
Stocks
  Asset-Backed
Securities
  Corporate
Bonds
  Floating
Rate Loan
Interests
  Other
Interests
  Warrants   Total

Assets:                                                        
Opening Balance, as of
August 31, 2013
    $ 7,608,130       $ 2,824,497       $ 3,673,915       $ 13,072,578       $ 71       $ 66,028       $ 27,245,219  
Transfers into Level 3                       3,826,057                   3,826,057  
Transfers out of Level 3     (343,980 )       (2,251,497 )       (432,180 )       (3,292,917 )                   (6,320,574 )  
Accrued discounts/premiums           2,358             219,251                   221,609  
Net realized gain (loss)                 50,754       153,082       805             204,641  
Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation1,2 
    (13,959,210 )       46,309       (8,752,650 )       1,258,140       10,636       (34,180 )       (21,430,955 )  
Purchases     61,962,611       1,275,794       16,862,253       41,372,344       270       26,617       121,499,889  
Sales                 (1,147,332 )       (3,211,829 )       (805 )             (4,359,966 )  
Closing Balance, as of February 28, 2014
    $ 55,267,551       $ 1,897,461       $ 10,254,760       $ 53,396,706       $ 10,977       $ 58,465       $ 120,885,920  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at February 28, 20142     $ (13,959,210 )       $ 46,309       $ (8,712,662 )       $ 1,258,140       $ 10,695       $ (34,180 )       $ (21,390,908 )  
1 Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
2Any difference between Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation and Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at February 28, 2014 is generally due to investments no longer held or categorized as Level 3 at period end.

The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 derivative financial instruments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:


 


   
Credit Contracts
Assets:
                    
Opening Balance, as of August 31, 2013
        $ 607,499   
Transfers into Level 3
              
Transfers out of Level 3
              
Accrued discounts/premiums
              
Net realized gain (loss)
              
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation3,4
           1,552,283   
Purchases
              
Issues
              
Sales
              
Settlements
              
Closing Balance, as of February 28, 2014
        $ 2,159,782   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on derivative financial instruments still held at February 28, 20144
        $ 1,552,283   
3 Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
4Any difference between Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation and Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on derivative financial instruments still held at February 28, 2014 is generally due to derivative financial instruments no longer held or categorized as Level 3 at period end.

       
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 41
 
  
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (concluded)   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)
    

The following table summarizes the valuation techniques used and unobservable inputs utilized by the BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) determine the value of certain of the Trust’s Level 3 investments as of February 28, 2014. The table does not include Level 3 investments with values based upon unadjusted third party pricing information in the amount of $89,831,898. A significant change in such third party pricing information could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.


 


   
Value
   
Valuation Techniques
   
Unobservable Inputs
   
Range of
Unobservable
Inputs Utilized

Assets:
                                                                          
Common Stocks
        $ 3,203,220      
Cost2
  
N/A
  
 
           10,845,649      
Market Comparable Companies
  
2P (Proved and Probable) Reserves
+ 2C (Contingent) Resources Multiple3
  
CAD6 0.32x—0.51x
 
                   
 
  
PV-10 Multiple3,4
  
0.13x—0.23x
 
           6,096,789      
Market Comparable Companies
  
Offshore Last 12 Months EBITDA Multiple3
  
6.50x
 
                   
 
  
Offshore Current Fiscal Year EBITDA
Multiple3
  
6.88x
 
                   
 
  
Onshore EBITDA Multiple3
  
4.00x
 
                   
 
  
Onshore Current Fiscal Year EBITDA
Multiple3
  
3.88x
Corporate Bonds1
           2,800,000      
Cost2
  
N/A
  
 
           2,548,559      
Par
  
Call Price3
  
 
           4,906,200      
Market Comparable Companies
  
Last 12 Months EBITDA Multiple3
  
10.50x
Warrants
           53,607      
Black-Scholes
  
Implied Volatility3
  
62.28%
 
           4,858      
Estimated Recovery Value
  
Distribution Rate5
  
$0.0541
Total
        $ 30,458,882                                                             
1 For the period ended February 28, 2014, the valuation technique for certain investments classified as corporate bonds changed to utilizing par value. Market information previously utilized to determine fair value under the market approach no longer applied to this investment; therefore, the par value is considered to be a more relevant measure of fair value for this investment.
2The Trust fair values certain of its Level 3 investments using acquisition cost, although the transaction may not have occurred during the current reporting period. These investments are generally privately held investments. There may not be a secondary market, and/or there are a limited number of investors. The determination to fair value such investments at cost is based upon factors consistent with the principles of fair value measurement that are reasonably available to the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate. Valuations are reviewed utilizing available market information to determine if the carrying value should be adjusted. Such market data may include, but is not limited to, observations of the trading multiples of public companies considered comparable to the private companies being valued, financial or operational information released by the company, and/or news or corporate events that affect the investment. Valuations may be adjusted to account for company-specific issues, the lack of liquidity inherent in a nonpublic investment and the fact that comparable public companies are not identical to the investments being fair valued by the Trust.
3 Increase in unobservable input may result in a significant increase to value, while a decrease in the unobservable input may result in a significant decrease to value.
4Present value of estimated future oil and gas revenues, net of estimated direct expenses discounted at an annual discount of 10%.
5Decrease in unobservable input may result in a significant increase to value, while an increase in the unobservable input may result in a significant decrease to value.
6Canadian Dollar.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

42 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments February 28, 2014 (Unaudited) BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
    
Common Stocks — 0.1%
                Shares      Value
Paper & Forest Products — 0.1%
                                                            
NewPage Holdings, Inc.
     
 
        4,960         $      411,680     

Asset-Backed Securities
     
 
  
Par
(000)
  
 
Asset-Backed Securities — 5.0%
                                                            
321 Henderson Receivables I LLC, Series 2010-3A, Class A, 3.82%, 12/15/48 (a)
     
USD
        628             664,928   
ACAS CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class C, 2.99%, 4/20/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        500             492,500   
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2011-5, Class C, 3.44%, 10/08/17
     
 
        400             413,328   
Apidos CDO XI, Series 2012-11A, Class D, 4.49%, 1/17/23 (a)(b)
     
 
        600             601,708   
Atrium CDO Corp., Series 9A, Class D, 3.73%, 2/28/24
     
 
        750             726,656   
Babson CLO Ltd., Series 2012-1X, Class B, 2.74%, 4/15/22 (b)
     
 
        500             488,013   
Brookside Mill CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class C1, 2.94%, 4/17/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        500             491,141   
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2012-1:
                                                            
Class B, 1.76%, 8/15/17
     
 
        210             214,446   
Class C, 2.20%, 10/16/17
     
 
        125             128,674   
Class D, 3.09%, 8/15/18
     
 
        160             164,504   
Cavalry CLO II, Series 2A, Class D, 4.24%, 1/17/24
     
 
        765             750,829   
CenterPoint Energy Transition Bond Co. LLC, Series 2012-1, Class A3, 3.03%, 10/15/25
     
 
        1,105            1,090,045   
CIFC Funding Ltd. (a)(b):
                                                            
Series 2012-1A, Class B1L, 5.49%, 8/14/24
     
 
        750             753,750   
Series 2013-IA, Class B, 3.05%, 4/16/25
     
 
        500             492,750   
Series 2013-IA, Class C, 3.84%, 4/16/25
     
 
        500             485,481   
Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2012-2:
                                                            
Class B, 2.32%, 1/15/19
     
 
        245             251,613   
Class C, 2.86%, 1/15/19
     
 
        105             109,435   
Class D, 3.50%, 1/15/19
     
 
        200             211,410   
Galaxy XV CLO Ltd., Series 2013-15A, Class C, 2.84%, 4/15/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        500             487,302   
ING IM CLO Ltd., Series 2012-2A, Class C, 3.69%, 10/15/22 (a)(b)
     
 
        750             751,643   
Nelnet Student Loan Trust (b):
                                                            
Series 2006-1, Class A5, 0.35%, 8/23/27
     
 
        525             514,083   
Series 2008-3, Class A4, 1.88%, 11/25/24
     
 
        620             644,018   
OZLM Funding III Ltd., Series 2013-3A (a)(b):
                                                            
Class B, 3.34%, 1/22/25
     
 
        750             745,617   
Class C, 4.14%, 1/22/25
     
 
        500             490,496   
Santander Consumer Acquired Receivables Trust, Series 2011-WO, Class C, 3.19%, 10/15/15 (a)
     
 
        439             440,879   
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust:
                                                            
Series 2010-2, Class C, 3.89%, 7/17/17
     
 
        880             892,896   
Series 2010-B, Class C, 3.02%, 10/17/16 (a)
     
 
        290             291,827   
Series 2011-1, Class D, 4.01%, 2/15/17
     
 
        940             974,682   
Series 2011-S1A, Class B, 1.48%, 5/15/17 (a)
     
 
        67             67,514   
Series 2011-S2A, Class C, 2.86%, 6/15/17 (a)
     
 
        141             141,191   
Series 2012-1, Class B, 2.72%, 5/16/16
     
 
        240             242,046   
Series 2012-1, Class C, 3.78%, 11/15/17
     
 
        325             335,509   
SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 2004-B, Class A2, 0.44%, 6/15/21 (b)
     
 
        132             130,080   
SLM Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A1, 1.55%, 8/15/25 (a)(b)
     
 
        225             227,866   
SLM Student Loan Trust:
                                                            
Series 2008-5, Class A3, 1.54%, 1/25/18 (b)
     
 
        525             529,293   
Series 2008-5, Class A4, 1.94%, 7/25/23 (b)
     
 
        630             656,968   
Series 2012-A, Class A2, 3.83%, 1/17/45 (a)
     
 
        345             365,128   
Series 2014-A, Class B, 3.50%, 11/15/44 (a)(c)
     
 
        250             236,797   
                         
Asset-Backed Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Asset-Backed Securities (concluded)
                                                            
Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 1996-20K, Class 1, 6.95%, 11/01/16
     
USD
        91          $       94,800     
Symphony CLO VII Ltd., Series 2011-7A, Class E, 3.84%, 7/28/21 (a)(b)
     
 
        750             715,172   
World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2012-C, Class C, 4.55%, 8/15/22
     
 
        1,180            1,241,478   
 
     
 
                      19,748,496   
Interest Only Asset-Backed Securities — 0.1%
                                                            
Sterling Bank Trust, Series 2004-2, Class Note, 2.08%, 3/30/30 (a)
     
 
        3,116            222,964   
Sterling Coofs Trust, Series 2004-1, Class A, 2.36%, 4/15/29 (a)
     
 
        5,120            340,816   
 
     
 
                      563,780   
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 5.1%
     
 
                      20,312,276   

Corporate Bonds
Aerospace & Defense — 0.6%
                                                            
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 7.13%, 3/15/21
     
 
        230             255,875   
United Technologies Corp. (d):
                                                            
4.88%, 5/01/15
     
 
        1,250            1,312,847   
6.13%, 7/15/38
     
 
        750             942,599   
 
     
 
                      2,511,321   
Airlines — 1.9%
                                                            
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-2 (a):
                                                            
Class A, 4.95%, 7/15/24
     
 
        2,286            2,446,302   
Class B, 5.60%, 1/15/22
     
 
        507             526,979   
Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust:
                                                            
Series 2010-1, Class B, 6.00%, 7/12/20
     
 
        471             496,014   
Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.13%, 4/29/18
     
 
        500             529,375   
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.30%, 2/15/27
     
 
        2,000            2,052,000   
US Airways Pass-Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class C, 9.13%, 10/01/15
     
 
        1,308            1,386,019   
 
     
 
                      7,436,689   
Auto Components — 1.0%
                                                            
Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp. (a):
                                                            
3.50%, 3/15/17
     
 
        522             528,525   
4.88%, 3/15/19
     
 
        900             918,000   
6.00%, 8/01/20
     
 
        953             1,005,415   
5.88%, 2/01/22
     
 
        667             680,340   
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, 4.13%, 12/15/18 (a)
     
 
        750             765,000   
 
     
 
                      3,897,280   
Auto Parts — 0.0%
                                                            
PetroLogistics LP/PetroLogistics Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/01/20
     
 
        161             163,415   
Automobiles — 0.8%
                                                            
Ford Motor Co., 4.75%, 1/15/43
     
 
        2,005            1,938,695   
General Motors Co., 6.25%, 10/02/43 (a)
     
 
        1,253            1,387,697   
 
     
 
                      3,326,392   
Building Products — 0.1%
                                                            
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.88%, 3/25/19 (a)
     
 
        200             206,000   
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., 8.88%, 10/15/20
     
 
        250             267,500   
 
     
 
                      473,500   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 43
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Capital Markets — 3.7%
                                                            
CDP Financial, Inc., 5.60%, 11/25/39 (a)(d)
     
USD
        2,955         $    3,509,603     
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (d):
                                                            
5.38%, 3/15/20
     
 
        1,215            1,368,630   
5.25%, 7/27/21
     
 
        3,175            3,536,296   
5.75%, 1/24/22
     
 
        1,815            2,072,725   
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., 6.50%, 7/19/17 (e)(f)
     
 
        225                
Morgan Stanley:
                                                            
4.20%, 11/20/14 (d)
     
 
        680             697,843   
4.00%, 7/24/15
     
 
        400             417,236   
6.25%, 8/28/17 (d)
     
 
        1,925            2,220,083   
Murray Street Investment Trust I, 4.65%, 3/09/17 (d)(g)
     
 
        820             888,733   
 
     
 
                      14,711,149   
Chemicals — 1.3%
                                                            
Axiall Corp., 4.88%, 5/15/23 (a)
     
 
        152             150,100   
The Dow Chemical Co., 4.13%, 11/15/21
     
 
        350             367,737   
Huntsman International LLC, 4.88%, 11/15/20
     
 
        297             302,569   
Methanex Corp., 3.25%, 12/15/19
     
 
        2,074            2,087,910   
Nufarm Australia Ltd., 6.38%, 10/15/19 (a)
     
 
        240             249,000   
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc., 4.63%, 10/15/20
     
 
        1,800            1,867,500   
US Coatings Acquisition, Inc./Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding BV, 7.38%, 5/01/21 (a)
     
 
        151             163,080   
 
     
 
                      5,187,896   
Commercial Banks — 3.2%
                                                            
CIT Group, Inc.:
                                                            
5.50%, 2/15/19 (a)
     
 
        398             432,825   
5.38%, 5/15/20
     
 
        1,650            1,782,000   
Depfa ACS Bank, 5.13%, 3/16/37 (a)
     
 
        4,150            3,693,500   
HSBC Bank Brasil SA - Banco Multiplo, 4.00%, 5/11/16 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,400            1,452,500   
HSBC Bank PLC, 3.10%, 5/24/16 (a)(d)
     
 
        695             730,049   
HSBC Holdings PLC, 6.10%, 1/14/42 (d)
     
 
        305             371,115   
Rabobank Nederland (d):
                                                            
3.88%, 2/08/22
     
 
        1,390            1,436,472   
3.95%, 11/09/22
     
 
        1,500            1,486,874   
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.50%, 3/08/22 (d)
     
 
        1,390            1,423,197   
 
     
 
                      12,808,532   
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.4%
                                                            
ADS Waste Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 10/01/20
     
 
        245             265,825   
The ADT Corp., 4.88%, 7/15/42
     
 
        539             433,895   
Aviation Capital Group Corp. (a):
                                                            
4.63%, 1/31/18
     
 
        650             677,249   
7.13%, 10/15/20
     
 
        900             1,010,191   
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., 8.50%, 12/01/21 (a)
     
 
        214             223,095   
Mobile Mini, Inc., 7.88%, 12/01/20
     
 
        1,320            1,475,100   
United Rentals North America, Inc.:
                                                            
5.75%, 7/15/18
     
 
        194             208,065   
7.38%, 5/15/20
     
 
        385             430,237   
7.63%, 4/15/22
     
 
        455             516,994   
West Corp., 8.63%, 10/01/18
     
 
        135             145,463   
 
     
 
                      5,386,114   
Communications Equipment — 1.3%
                                                            
ADC Telecommunications, Inc., 3.50%, 7/15/15
     
 
        4,340            4,394,250   
Zayo Group LLC/Zayo Capital, Inc., 8.13%, 1/01/20
     
 
        530             584,325   
 
     
 
                      4,978,575   
Construction & Engineering — 0.1%
                                                            
ABB Finance USA, Inc., 4.38%, 5/08/42
     
 
        194             190,549   
BlueLine Rental Finance Corp., 7.00%, 2/01/19 (a)
     
 
        96             101,400   
Safway Group Holding LLC/Safway Finance Corp., 7.00%, 5/15/18 (a)
     
 
        200             212,500   
 
     
 
                      504,449   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Construction Materials — 1.0%
                                                            
HD Supply, Inc.:
                                                            
8.13%, 4/15/19
     
USD
        1,954         $    2,198,250     
7.50%, 7/15/20
     
 
        1,544            1,690,680   
Lafarge SA, 7.13%, 7/15/36
     
 
        135             142,425   
 
     
 
                      4,031,355   
Consumer Finance — 0.9%
                                                            
Discover Financial Services, 3.85%, 11/21/22
     
 
        250             246,528   
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:
                                                            
6.63%, 8/15/17
     
 
        280             324,862   
8.13%, 1/15/20
     
 
        1,265            1,602,315   
4.25%, 9/20/22
     
 
        800             826,622   
SLM Corp., 6.25%, 1/25/16
     
 
        651             703,080   
 
     
 
                      3,703,407   
Containers & Packaging — 0.5%
                                                            
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 7.38%, 10/15/17 (a)
     
EUR
        425             625,492   
Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. III, 6.25%, 2/01/21
     
USD
        91             99,645   
Sealed Air Corp. (a):
                                                            
6.50%, 12/01/20
     
 
        550             608,437   
8.38%, 9/15/21
     
 
        225             259,594   
Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions, 4.88%, 9/15/18 (a)
     
 
        410             431,525   
 
     
 
                      2,024,693   
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.5%
                                                            
APX Group, Inc., 6.38%, 12/01/19
     
 
        634             653,813   
Service Corp. International, 4.50%, 11/15/20
     
 
        1,240            1,215,200   
 
     
 
                      1,869,013   
Diversified Financial Services — 7.5%
                                                            
Aircastle Ltd., 6.25%, 12/01/19
     
 
        705             768,450   
Ally Financial, Inc.:
                                                            
5.50%, 2/15/17
     
 
        1,500            1,638,750   
6.25%, 12/01/17
     
 
        160             180,000   
8.00%, 3/15/20
     
 
        560             693,000   
8.00%, 11/01/31 (e)
     
 
        300             378,000   
Bank of America Corp. (d):
                                                            
5.63%, 7/01/20
     
 
        1,100            1,266,367   
3.30%, 1/11/23
     
 
        5,010            4,874,510   
Capital One Financial Corp., 4.75%, 7/15/21
     
 
        975             1,068,017   
FMR LLC, 4.95%, 2/01/33 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,150            1,197,972   
General Electric Capital Corp., 6.75%, 3/15/32 (d)
     
 
        2,500            3,198,052   
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/23
     
 
        406             410,060   
IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/23
     
 
        235             244,901   
Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.38%, 4/01/20 (a)
     
 
        500             528,750   
Jefferies LoanCore LLC/JLC Finance Corp., 6.88%, 6/01/20 (a)
     
 
        626             638,520   
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.30%, 4/23/19 (d)
     
 
        1,375            1,633,105   
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 6.00%, 10/01/17 (d)
     
 
        800             920,054   
Macquarie Bank Ltd., 10.25%, 6/20/57 (b)
     
 
        900             1,021,500   
Moody’s Corp., 4.50%, 9/01/22
     
 
        900             930,710   
Northern Trust Corp., 3.95%, 10/30/25 (d)
     
 
        4,000            4,059,652   
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.:
                                                            
7.13%, 4/15/19
     
 
        200             212,750   
7.88%, 8/15/19
     
 
        560             618,800   
5.75%, 10/15/20
     
 
        1,000            1,045,000   
6.88%, 2/15/21
     
 
        1,255            1,364,813   
WMG Acquisition Corp., 11.50%, 10/01/18
     
 
        562             639,275   
 
     
 
                      29,531,008   
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.7%
                                                            
CenturyLink, Inc., Series V, 5.63%, 4/01/20
     
 
        400             418,000   
Level 3 Financing, Inc.:
                                                            
8.13%, 7/01/19
     
 
        671             738,100   
8.63%, 7/15/20
     
 
        580             651,775   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

44 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Diversified Telecommunication Services (concluded)
Verizon Communications, Inc. (d):
                                                            
3.50%, 11/01/21
     
USD
        500          $      504,673     
6.40%, 2/15/38
     
 
        3,396            3,972,807   
6.55%, 9/15/43
     
 
        3,375            4,131,614   
Windstream Corp., 7.88%, 11/01/17
     
 
        200             229,000   
 
     
 
                      10,645,969   
Electric Utilities — 5.9%
                                                            
The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.:
                                                            
8.88%, 11/15/18
     
 
        121             153,473   
5.95%, 12/15/36
     
 
        217             232,915   
CMS Energy Corp., 5.05%, 3/15/22
     
 
        917             1,023,187   
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC:
                                                            
6.10%, 6/01/37
     
 
        325             392,199   
6.00%, 1/15/38 (d)
     
 
        850             1,044,361   
4.25%, 12/15/41 (d)
     
 
        375             371,566   
Duke Energy Florida, Inc., 6.40%, 6/15/38
     
 
        340             441,612   
E.ON International Finance BV, 6.65%, 4/30/38 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,575            1,986,066   
Electricite de France SA, 5.60%, 1/27/40 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,400            1,526,206   
Florida Power Corp., 6.35%, 9/15/37 (d)
     
 
        1,450            1,870,246   
Georgia Power Co., 3.00%, 4/15/16 (d)
     
 
        800             838,741   
Hydro Quebec (d):
                                                            
9.40%, 2/01/21
     
 
        390             528,186   
Series HY, 8.40%, 1/15/22
     
 
        730             966,389   
Series IO, 8.05%, 7/07/24
     
 
        1,900            2,610,482   
Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 7.35%, 2/01/19
     
 
        245             295,236   
Ohio Power Co., Series D, 6.60%, 3/01/33
     
 
        1,500            1,847,529   
PacifiCorp, 6.25%, 10/15/37 (d)
     
 
        650             820,264   
Public Service Co. of Colorado, Series 17, 6.25%, 9/01/37 (d)
     
 
        1,350            1,730,574   
Southern California Edison Co. (d):
                                                            
5.63%, 2/01/36
     
 
        675             788,732   
Series 08-A, 5.95%, 2/01/38
     
 
        1,100            1,353,065   
Virginia Electric and Power Co., Series A, 6.00%, 5/15/37 (d)
     
 
        1,920            2,348,774   
 
     
 
                      23,169,803   
Energy Equipment & Services — 2.7%
                                                            
Calfrac Holdings LP, 7.50%, 12/01/20 (a)
     
 
        470             491,150   
Ensco PLC:
                                                            
3.25%, 3/15/16
     
 
        160             167,520   
4.70%, 3/15/21 (d)
     
 
        1,745            1,878,943   
EOG Resources, Inc., 2.63%, 3/15/23 (d)
     
 
        1,898            1,794,382   
Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/21
     
 
        71             72,953   
GrafTech International Ltd., 6.38%, 11/15/20
     
 
        580             595,950   
MEG Energy Corp., 6.50%, 3/15/21 (a)
     
 
        560             590,800   
Noble Holding International Ltd., 5.25%, 3/15/42
     
 
        350             344,118   
Peabody Energy Corp.:
                                                            
6.00%, 11/15/18
     
 
        1,256            1,359,620   
6.25%, 11/15/21
     
 
        1,244            1,284,430   
Seadrill Ltd., 5.63%, 9/15/17 (a)
     
 
        1,590            1,657,575   
Transocean, Inc., 6.50%, 11/15/20
     
 
        350             395,837   
 
     
 
                      10,633,278   
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.1%
                                                            
Rite Aid Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/21
     
 
        279             306,900   
Food Products — 1.1%
                                                            
Barry Callebaut Services NV, 5.50%, 6/15/23 (a)
     
 
        700             720,321   
Kraft Foods Group, Inc.:
                                                            
5.38%, 2/10/20
     
 
        1,570            1,795,769   
5.00%, 6/04/42
     
 
        997             1,039,201   
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, 4.88%, 5/01/21
     
 
        224             218,120   
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (a):
                                                            
5.25%, 8/01/18
     
 
        328             343,990   
5.88%, 8/01/21
     
 
        169             174,070   
 
     
 
                      4,291,471   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Gas Utilities — 0.1%
                                                            
Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 7.50%, 10/01/18
     
USD
        380          $      404,700     
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.5%
                                                            
Boston Scientific Corp., 6.25%, 11/15/15
     
 
        1,260            1,371,620   
Teleflex, Inc., 6.88%, 6/01/19
     
 
        385             409,062   
 
     
 
                      1,780,682   
Health Care Providers & Services — 4.3%
                                                            
Aviv Healthcare Properties LP/Aviv Healthcare Capital Corp.:
                                                            
7.75%, 2/15/19
     
 
        535             577,800   
6.00%, 10/15/21
     
 
        204             212,670   
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.13%, 8/15/18
     
 
        400             423,500   
ConvaTec Healthcare E SA, 7.38%, 12/15/17 (a)
     
EUR
        494             721,076   
HCA, Inc.:
                                                            
8.50%, 4/15/19
     
USD
        17             17,850   
6.50%, 2/15/20
     
 
        2,044            2,307,165   
7.25%, 9/15/20
     
 
        357             388,238   
4.75%, 5/01/23
     
 
        1,161            1,161,000   
Symbion, Inc., 8.00%, 6/15/16
     
 
        455             478,887   
Tenet Healthcare Corp.:
                                                            
6.25%, 11/01/18
     
 
        750             830,625   
6.00%, 10/01/20 (a)
     
 
        622             668,650   
4.50%, 4/01/21
     
 
        383             382,043   
4.38%, 10/01/21
     
 
        1,765            1,742,937   
8.13%, 4/01/22
     
 
        1,160            1,299,200   
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.88%, 3/15/22 (d)
     
 
        2,000            1,947,356   
WellPoint, Inc., 4.65%, 1/15/43 (d)
     
 
        3,995            3,891,641   
 
     
 
                      17,050,638   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.4%
                                                            
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC/Caesars Entertainment Resort Property, 8.00%, 10/01/20 (a)
     
 
        2,120            2,255,150   
MCE Finance Ltd., 5.00%, 2/15/21 (a)
     
 
        941             938,647   
PNK Finance Corp., 6.38%, 8/01/21 (a)
     
 
        274             286,330   
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/21 (a)
     
 
        859             869,738   
The Unique Pub Finance Co. PLC:
                                                            
Series A3, 6.54%, 3/30/21
     
GBP
        1,851            3,257,899   
Series A4, 5.66%, 6/30/27
     
 
        639             1,074,774   
Series M, 7.40%, 3/28/24
     
 
        1,500            2,549,504   
Series N, 6.46%, 3/30/32
     
 
        1,195            1,780,969   
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.25%, 10/15/21 (a)
     
USD
        416             427,440   
 
     
 
                      13,440,451   
Household Durables — 0.1%
                                                            
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc./Monarch Communities, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/21 (a)
     
 
        374             370,260   
Household Products — 0.1%
                                                            
Spectrum Brands, Inc.:
                                                            
6.38%, 11/15/20
     
 
        200             218,000   
6.63%, 11/15/22
     
 
        275             299,750   
 
     
 
                      517,750   
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 0.0%
Calpine Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/22 (a)
     
 
        137             145,220   
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1%
                                                            
Smiths Group PLC, 3.63%, 10/12/22 (a)
     
 
        180             171,708   
Insurance — 4.9%
                                                            
A-S Co-Issuer Subsidiary, Inc./A-S Merger Sub LLC, 7.88%, 12/15/20 (a)
     
 
        608             646,000   
American International Group, Inc. (d):
                                                            
3.80%, 3/22/17
     
 
        5,580            5,994,421   
5.45%, 5/18/17
     
 
        800             899,887   
AXA SA, 5.25%, 4/16/40 (b)
     
EUR
        250             381,112   
Five Corners Funding Trust, 4.42%, 11/15/23 (a)
     
USD
        1,025            1,045,951   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 45
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Insurance (concluded)
                                                            
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.:
                                                            
6.00%, 1/15/19
     
USD
        345          $      403,698     
5.13%, 4/15/22
     
 
        930             1,038,659   
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 6.50%, 5/01/42 (a)
     
 
        1,000            1,168,444   
Lincoln National Corp., 6.25%, 2/15/20
     
 
        630             739,147   
Manulife Financial Corp., 3.40%, 9/17/15 (d)
     
 
        1,625            1,690,135   
MetLife Global Funding I, 5.13%, 6/10/14 (a)(d)
     
 
        775             785,014   
Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd., 4.70%, 10/15/22
     
 
        450             452,828   
MPL 2 Acquisition Canco, Inc., 9.88%, 8/15/18 (a)
     
 
        340             362,950   
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG, 6.00%, 5/26/41 (b)
     
EUR
        200             325,963   
Prudential Financial, Inc. (d):
                                                            
4.75%, 9/17/15
     
USD
        1,220            1,294,926   
7.38%, 6/15/19
     
 
        300             373,192   
5.38%, 6/21/20
     
 
        250             286,878   
4.50%, 11/15/20
     
 
        400             438,886   
5.70%, 12/14/36
     
 
        950             1,076,630   
 
     
 
                      19,404,721   
Internet Software & Services — 0.1%
                                                            
Equinix, Inc., 4.88%, 4/01/20
     
 
        87             88,414   
VeriSign, Inc., 4.63%, 5/01/23
     
 
        345             336,375   
 
     
 
                      424,789   
IT Services — 0.5%
                                                            
First Data Corp. (a):
                                                            
7.38%, 6/15/19
     
 
        205             222,169   
8.88%, 8/15/20
     
 
        1,000            1,112,500   
6.75%, 11/01/20
     
 
        680             734,400   
 
     
 
                      2,069,069   
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.1%
                                                            
Agilent Technologies, Inc., 3.20%, 10/01/22
     
 
        250             237,873   
Machinery — 0.1%
                                                            
Allegion US Holding Co., Inc., 5.75%, 10/01/21 (a)
     
 
        448             467,600   
Marine — 0.3%
                                                            
Nakilat, Inc., Series A, 6.07%, 12/31/33 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,100            1,181,125   
Media — 6.4%
                                                            
AMC Networks, Inc.:
                                                            
7.75%, 7/15/21
     
 
        320             363,200   
4.75%, 12/15/22
     
 
        343             344,715   
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.13%, 12/15/22
     
 
        175             175,875   
Clear Channel Communications, Inc., 9.00%, 12/15/19
     
 
        306             321,300   
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series B, 6.50%, 11/15/22
     
 
        2,485            2,641,492   
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings, Inc., 9.46%, 11/15/22 (d)
     
 
        2,000            2,847,024   
COX Communications, Inc. (a):
                                                            
6.95%, 6/01/38
     
 
        1,000            1,115,401   
8.38%, 3/01/39
     
 
        1,735            2,214,839   
DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc.:
                                                            
6.38%, 3/01/41
     
 
        260             282,271   
5.15%, 3/15/42
     
 
        2,100            1,979,393   
Gray Television, Inc., 7.50%, 10/01/20
     
 
        334             364,060   
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 5.50%, 8/01/23 (a)
     
 
        700             692,125   
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 7.00%, 9/01/20 (a)
     
 
        109             119,628   
NAI Entertainment Holdings/NAI Entertainment Holdings Finance Corp., 5.00%, 8/01/18 (a)
     
 
        345             359,662   
NBCUniversal Media LLC (d):
                                                            
5.15%, 4/30/20
     
 
        1,974            2,257,034   
4.38%, 4/01/21
     
 
        1,015            1,102,640   
Omnicom Group, Inc., 3.63%, 5/01/22 (d)
     
 
        2,355            2,349,136   
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/20 (a)
     
 
        334             326,485   
Time Warner, Inc.:
                                                            
4.70%, 1/15/21
     
 
        1,000            1,090,418   
6.10%, 7/15/40
     
 
        615             703,912   
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH, 5.50%, 1/15/23 (a)
     
 
        250             258,750   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Media (concluded)
                                                            
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.13%, 5/15/23 (a)
     
USD
        1,153         $    1,181,825     
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC:
                                                            
6.50%, 1/15/18
     
 
        330             341,963   
7.00%, 1/15/18
     
GBP
        792             1,377,636   
5.38%, 4/15/21 (a)
     
USD
        395             406,850   
 
     
 
                      25,217,634   
Metals & Mining — 4.1%
                                                            
Alcoa, Inc., 5.40%, 4/15/21
     
 
        1,450            1,526,783   
ArcelorMittal:
                                                            
9.50%, 2/15/15
     
 
        252             270,270   
4.25%, 2/25/15
     
 
        174             178,133   
4.25%, 8/05/15
     
 
        174             179,438   
5.00%, 2/25/17
     
 
        215             229,781   
6.13%, 6/01/18
     
 
        314             345,400   
Commercial Metals Co., 4.88%, 5/15/23
     
 
        561             539,962   
Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile, 3.00%, 7/17/22 (a)(d)
     
 
        1,566            1,465,087   
FMG Resources August 2006 Property Ltd., 6.00%, 4/01/17 (a)
     
 
        405             427,275   
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.:
                                                            
3.55%, 3/01/22
     
 
        540             520,650   
5.45%, 3/15/43
     
 
        450             444,401   
New Gold, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/22 (a)
     
 
        435             435,000   
Newcrest Finance Property Ltd., 4.45%, 11/15/21 (a)
     
 
        475             427,125   
Novelis, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/20 (d)
     
 
        4,105            4,618,125   
Teck Resources Ltd., 5.38%, 10/01/15
     
 
        2,350            2,509,760   
Wise Metals Group LLC/Wise Alloys Finance Corp., 8.75%, 12/15/18 (a)
     
 
        598             645,840   
Xstrata Canada Corp., 6.20%, 6/15/35
     
 
        1,550            1,595,015   
 
     
 
                      16,358,045   
Multiline Retail — 0.8%
                                                            
Dollar General Corp., 3.25%, 4/15/23
     
 
        2,000            1,877,578   
Dufry Finance SCA, 5.50%, 10/15/20 (a)
     
 
        1,260            1,291,500   
 
     
 
                      3,169,078   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 10.2%
                                                            
Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 6.13%, 7/15/22
     
 
        400             434,000   
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, 9/15/16
     
 
        1,916            2,140,122   
Antero Resources Finance Corp., 5.38%, 11/01/21 (a)
     
 
        153             156,443   
Athlon Holdings LP/Athlon Finance Corp., 7.38%, 4/15/21 (a)
     
 
        159             168,540   
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 4/15/21
     
 
        99             106,425   
BP Capital Markets PLC, 3.13%, 10/01/15
     
 
        330             343,467   
Burlington Resources Finance Co., 7.40%, 12/01/31 (d)
     
 
        950             1,303,156   
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20
     
 
        400             440,000   
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 11/15/39
     
 
        750             936,535   
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/23
     
 
        615             661,125   
ConocoPhillips Canada Funding Co., 5.95%, 10/15/36
     
 
        150             182,678   
CONSOL Energy, Inc.:
                                                            
8.00%, 4/01/17
     
 
        514             536,487   
8.25%, 4/01/20
     
 
        166             180,525   
Continental Resources, Inc.:
                                                            
5.00%, 9/15/22 (d)
     
 
        2,000            2,095,000   
4.50%, 4/15/23
     
 
        114             118,045   
Denbury Resources, Inc., 4.63%, 7/15/23
     
 
        627             590,947   
El Paso LLC, 7.80%, 8/01/31
     
 
        45             47,713   
El Paso Natural Gas Co., 8.38%, 6/15/32
     
 
        275             371,608   
Energy Transfer Partners LP, 7.50%, 7/01/38
     
 
        500             611,026   
Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc., 9.25%, 12/15/17
     
 
        455             497,087   
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 6.13%, 10/15/39
     
 
        700             808,920   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

46 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (concluded)
                                                            
KeySpan Gas East Corp., 5.82%, 4/01/41 (a)(d)
     
USD
        505          $      596,536     
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP:
                                                            
6.50%, 9/01/39
     
 
        3,000            3,378,939   
6.55%, 9/15/40
     
 
        110             125,405   
6.38%, 3/01/41
     
 
        160             178,198   
Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.63%, 11/15/23 (a)
     
 
        170             170,886   
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.:
                                                            
8.13%, 12/01/19
     
 
        110             122,375   
5.50%, 2/01/22
     
 
        106             108,915   
Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.00%, 11/01/19 (a)
     
 
        237             247,073   
Marathon Petroleum Corp., 6.50%, 3/01/41
     
 
        1,052            1,270,551   
MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp.:
                                                            
6.25%, 6/15/22
     
 
        33             35,640   
4.50%, 7/15/23
     
 
        10             9,688   
Memorial Production Partners LP/Memorial Production Finance Corp., 7.63%, 5/01/21
     
 
        212             223,660   
MidAmerican Energy Co., 5.80%, 10/15/36 (d)
     
 
        800             961,143   
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.:
                                                            
5.95%, 5/15/37
     
 
        950             1,111,136   
6.50%, 9/15/37
     
 
        2,115            2,640,662   
Nexen, Inc.:
                                                            
6.40%, 5/15/37
     
 
        400             468,010   
7.50%, 7/30/39
     
 
        670             880,513   
Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.88%, 3/15/22 (a)
     
 
        202             219,170   
Pacific Drilling SA, 5.38%, 6/01/20 (a)
     
 
        370             374,625   
PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/20
     
 
        47             51,583   
PDC Energy, Inc., 7.75%, 10/15/22
     
 
        260             284,050   
Petrobras International Finance Co.:
                                                            
3.88%, 1/27/16
     
 
        1,335            1,371,712   
5.75%, 1/20/20
     
 
        1,760            1,831,669   
Pioneer Natural Resources Co., 3.95%, 7/15/22
     
 
        350             358,300   
Premier Oil PLC, 5.00%, 6/09/18
     
 
        1,900            1,976,000   
Range Resources Corp.:
                                                            
5.75%, 6/01/21
     
 
        106             113,950   
5.00%, 8/15/22
     
 
        27             27,810   
5.00%, 3/15/23
     
 
        63             64,103   
Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 4.50%, 11/01/23
     
 
        249             232,815   
RKI Exploration & Production LLC/RKI Finance Corp., 8.50%, 8/01/21 (a)
     
 
        118             126,850   
Rosetta Resources, Inc., 5.63%, 5/01/21
     
 
        239             246,170   
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC (a):
                                                            
5.88%, 2/01/21
     
 
        1,791            1,835,775   
6.25%, 3/15/22
     
 
        398             411,930   
5.63%, 4/15/23
     
 
        469             460,792   
SandRidge Energy, Inc.:
                                                            
8.75%, 1/15/20
     
 
        23             24,898   
7.50%, 2/15/23
     
 
        238             251,090   
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC/Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 7.50%, 7/01/21 (a)
     
 
        388             411,280   
Western Gas Partners LP, 5.38%, 6/01/21
     
 
        715             771,699   
Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/19
     
 
        821             868,207   
The Williams Cos., Inc., Series A, 7.50%, 1/15/31
     
 
        2,500            2,703,510   
 
     
 
                      40,277,167   
Paper & Forest Products — 0.5%
                                                            
Clearwater Paper Corp., 7.13%, 11/01/18
     
 
        1,000            1,065,000   
International Paper Co.:
                                                            
7.50%, 8/15/21
     
 
        75             94,734   
4.75%, 2/15/22
     
 
        420             455,447   
6.00%, 11/15/41
     
 
        435             504,517   
NewPage Corp., 11.38%, 12/31/14 (e)(f)
     
 
        1,144               
 
     
 
                      2,119,698   
                         
Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Pharmaceuticals — 1.1%
                                                            
Capsugel Finance Co. SCA, 9.88%, 8/01/19 (a)
     
EUR
        200          $      303,694     
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (a):
                                                            
4.38%, 2/01/19
     
USD
        228             243,960   
5.00%, 12/15/21
     
 
        379             405,530   
Jaguar Holding Co. II/Jaguar Merger Sub, Inc., 9.50%, 12/01/19 (a)
     
 
        520             582,400   
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., 6.00%, 1/15/21 (a)
     
 
        162             173,340   
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (a):
                                                            
6.75%, 8/15/18
     
 
        1,322            1,457,505   
6.38%, 10/15/20
     
 
        575             628,187   
5.63%, 12/01/21
     
 
        378             401,153   
 
     
 
                      4,195,769   
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.7%
                                                            
Felcor Lodging LP, 5.63%, 3/01/23
     
 
        247             248,235   
Simon Property Group LP, 4.75%, 3/15/42 (d)
     
 
        835             862,855   
Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.75%, 6/01/21
     
 
        275             295,968   
Vornado Realty LP, 5.00%, 1/15/22
     
 
        1,190            1,272,839   
 
     
 
                      2,679,897   
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.6%
                                                            
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 11/15/22
     
 
        440             420,200   
Realogy Corp. (a)(d):
                                                            
7.88%, 2/15/19
     
 
        369             400,365   
7.63%, 1/15/20
     
 
        520             583,700   
The Realogy Group LLC/Sunshine Group Florida Ltd., 3.38%, 5/01/16 (a)
     
 
        477             481,770   
WEA Finance LLC, 4.63%, 5/10/21 (a)
     
 
        305             331,447   
 
     
 
                      2,217,482   
Road & Rail — 0.9%
                                                            
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 5.75%, 5/01/40
     
 
        940             1,081,949   
The Hertz Corp.:
                                                            
4.25%, 4/01/18
     
 
        237             244,703   
5.88%, 10/15/20
     
 
        230             243,800   
7.38%, 1/15/21
     
 
        1,450            1,595,000   
6.25%, 10/15/22
     
 
        385             407,137   
 
     
 
                      3,572,589   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.1%
NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC, 5.75%, 2/15/21 (a)
     
 
        470             500,550   
Software — 0.7%
                                                            
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (a):
                                                            
5.63%, 9/15/21
     
 
        538             578,350   
6.13%, 9/15/23
     
 
        188             203,980   
Nuance Communications, Inc., 5.38%, 8/15/20 (a)
     
 
        1,085            1,087,712   
Oracle Corp., 5.38%, 7/15/40 (d)
     
 
        800             902,497   
 
     
 
                      2,772,539   
Specialty Retail — 0.6%
                                                            
The Home Depot, Inc., 5.88%, 12/16/36 (d)
     
 
        830             1,002,708   
QVC, Inc. (a):
                                                            
7.50%, 10/01/19
     
 
        395             422,577   
7.38%, 10/15/20
     
 
        975             1,056,440   
 
     
 
                      2,481,725   
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.3%
                                                            
PVH Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/22
     
 
        487             479,695   
SIWF Merger Sub, Inc., 6.25%, 6/01/21 (a)
     
 
        404             414,100   
The William Carter Co., 5.25%, 8/15/21 (a)
     
 
        329             337,225   
 
     
 
                      1,231,020   
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.4%
                                                            
Radian Group, Inc., 5.38%, 6/15/15
     
 
        1,400            1,442,000   
Tobacco — 1.2%
                                                            
Altria Group, Inc.:
                                                            
9.95%, 11/10/38
     
 
        258             409,215   
10.20%, 2/06/39
     
 
        447             726,926   
5.38%, 1/31/44 (d)
     
 
        2,015            2,103,188   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 47
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
Tobacco (concluded)
                                                            
Lorillard Tobacco Co., 7.00%, 8/04/41
     
USD
        500          $      564,870     
Reynolds American, Inc., 4.75%, 11/01/42
     
 
        1,050            986,403   
 
     
 
                      4,790,602   
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.5%
                                                            
America Movil SAB de CV, 2.38%, 9/08/16
     
 
        800             826,400   
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23
     
 
        465             476,625   
Crown Castle Towers LLC, 6.11%, 1/15/40 (a)
     
 
        1,595            1,834,253   
Digicel Group Ltd., 8.25%, 9/30/20 (a)
     
 
        405             428,288   
Digicel Ltd., 6.00%, 4/15/21 (a)
     
 
        800             804,000   
Rogers Communications, Inc., 7.50%, 8/15/38
     
 
        1,175            1,519,833   
SBA Tower Trust, 5.10%, 4/15/42 (a)
     
 
        360             389,724   
Softbank Corp., 4.50%, 4/15/20 (a)
     
 
        550             553,437   
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32
     
 
        350             392,875   
Sprint Communications, Inc. (a):
                                                            
9.00%, 11/15/18
     
 
        530             649,250   
7.00%, 3/01/20
     
 
        872             1,007,160   
Sprint Corp., 7.88%, 9/15/23 (a)
     
 
        850             941,375   
 
     
 
                      9,823,220   
Total Corporate Bonds — 84.0%
     
 
                      332,107,810   

Foreign Agency Obligations
Iceland Government International Bond, 5.88%, 5/11/22
     
 
        1,780            1,902,375   
Italian Republic, 5.38%, 6/15/33
     
 
        470             512,272   
Slovenia Government International Bond:
                                                            
4.38%, 4/02/14
     
EUR
        1,600            2,214,488   
4.13%, 2/18/19 (a)
     
USD
        375             385,312   
5.85%, 5/10/23 (a)
     
 
        432             464,400   
Total Foreign Agency Obligations — 1.4%
     
 
                      5,478,847   

Municipal Bonds
City of Detroit Michigan, GO, Taxable Capital Improvement, Limited Tax, Series A-2, 8.00%, 4/01/14 (e)(f)
     
 
        1,525            457,500   
City of New York New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, Refunding RB, 2nd General Resolution:
                                                            
Series EE, 5.50%, 6/15/43
     
 
        465             507,282   
Series GG, Build America Bonds, 5.72%, 6/15/42
     
 
        690             824,350   
Water & Sewer System, Fiscal 2011, Series EE, 5.38%, 6/15/43
     
 
        385             416,924   
East Bay Municipal Utility District, RB, Build America Bonds, 5.87%, 6/01/40
     
 
        950             1,156,568   
Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, RB, Build America Bonds, 6.12%, 1/15/40
     
 
        1,260            1,530,371   
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, RB, Build America Bonds, Series C, 7.34%, 11/15/39
     
 
        670             937,672   
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4, Refunding RB, Build America Bonds, Series A, 7.06%, 4/01/57
     
 
        1,000            1,064,610   
New York State Dormitory Authority, RB, Build America Bonds:
                                                            
5.63%, 3/15/39
     
 
        550             633,397   
5.60%, 3/15/40
     
 
        950             1,102,750   
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, RB, Consolidated, 159th Series, 6.04%, 12/01/29
     
 
        395             475,706   
State of California, GO, Build America Bonds, Various Purpose:
                                                            
7.55%, 4/01/39
     
 
        140             195,026   
7.63%, 3/01/40
     
 
        860             1,196,045   
State of Illinois, GO, Pension, 5.10%, 6/01/33
     
 
        1,000            984,140   
                         
                         
Municipal Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
University of California, RB, Build America Bonds, 5.95%, 5/15/45
     
USD
        440          $      526,016     
Total Municipal Bonds — 3.0%
     
 
                      12,008,357   

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
     
 
                           
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.6%
                                                            
Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-2, Class 1A2, 6.00%, 3/25/37
     
 
        736             624,302   
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Trust, Series 40, Class R, 0.58%, 4/01/18
     
 
        20             20    
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust:
                                                            
Series 2005-64CB, Class 1A15, 5.50%, 12/25/35
     
 
        1,192            1,109,879   
Series 2006-OA21, Class A1, 0.34%, 3/20/47 (b)
     
 
        756             583,754   
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-OA5, Class 2A1, 0.36%, 4/25/46 (b)
     
 
        300             236,773   
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2011-2R, Class 2A1, 2.61%, 7/27/36 (a)(b)
     
 
        1,009            1,001,607   
GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 5A1, 5.06%, 6/19/35 (b)
     
 
        707             711,303   
Homebanc Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-2, Class A1, 0.34%, 12/25/36 (b)
     
 
        497             430,184   
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2006-A3, Class 3A1, 2.78%, 5/25/36 (b)
     
 
        568             476,351   
Residential Funding Securities LLC, Series 2003-RM2, Class AI5, 8.50%, 5/25/33
     
 
        769             823,694   
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-OA4, Class 1A, 0.91%, 5/25/47 (b)
     
 
        320             279,278   
 
     
 
                      6,277,145   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 13.9%
                                                            
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Trust:
                                                            
Series 2006-6, Class A2, 5.31%, 10/10/45
     
 
        158             158,436   
Series 2007-1, Class A4, 5.45%, 1/15/49
     
 
        500             540,428   
Series 2007-2, Class A4, 5.60%, 4/10/49 (b)
     
 
        750             834,683   
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2005-PWR9, Class A4A, 4.87%, 9/11/42
     
 
        800             836,736   
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust (b):
                                                            
Series 2008-C7, Class A4, 6.13%, 12/10/49
     
 
        1,200            1,369,962   
Series 2013-GC15, Class B, 5.11%, 9/10/46
     
 
        3,593            3,816,097   
Series 2013-GC15, Class XA, 1.30%, 9/10/46
     
 
        13,270            977,665   
Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-CD3, Class AM, 5.65%, 10/15/48
     
 
        1,100            1,211,016   
Commercial Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2008-LS1, Class A4B, 6.01%, 12/10/49 (b)
     
 
        1,515            1,689,331   
Commercial Mortgage Trust:
                                                            
Series 2006-C7, Class AM, 5.79%, 6/10/46 (b)
     
 
        1,750            1,896,850   
Series 2013-CR11, Class B, 5.16%, 10/10/46 (b)
     
 
        3,505            3,758,282   
Series 2013-CR11, Class C, 5.17%, 10/10/46 (a)(b)
     
 
        3,271            3,368,966   
Series 2013-LC6, Class B, 3.74%, 1/10/46
     
 
        695             674,666   
Series 2013-LC6, Class D, 4.29%, 1/10/46 (a)(b)
     
 
        835             744,465   
Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust:
                                                            
Series 2006-C3, Class AM, 5.79%, 6/15/38 (b)
     
 
        1,000            1,085,837   
Series 2006-C5, Class AM, 5.34%, 12/15/39
     
 
        1,750            1,889,493   
Series 2010-RR2, Class 2A, 5.76%, 9/15/39 (a)(b)
     
 
        1,010            1,106,872   
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-C3, Class AJ, 4.77%, 7/15/37
     
 
        705             725,041   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

48 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (concluded)
DBRR Trust, Series 2011-C32, Class A3A, 5.75%, 6/17/49 (a)(b)
     
USD
        365          $      409,873     
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2004-C3, Class A4, 4.55%, 12/10/41
     
 
        321             322,045   
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A4, 5.82%, 7/10/38 (b)
     
 
        1,145            1,250,654   
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2013-GC10, Class B, 3.68%, 2/10/46 (a)
     
 
        1,255            1,199,619   
Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013- HLT, 4.41%, 11/05/30 (a)
     
 
        2,950            3,019,195   
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust:
                                                            
Series 2004-LN2, Class A2, 5.12%, 7/15/41
     
 
        712             717,398   
Series 2006-CB14, Class AM, 5.45%, 12/12/44 (b)
     
 
        330             355,051   
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (b):
                                                            
Series 2004-C8, Class C, 4.93%, 12/15/39
     
 
        1,385            1,409,981   
Series 2007-C6, Class A4, 5.86%, 7/15/40
     
 
        5,192            5,601,573   
Series 2007-C7, Class A3, 5.87%, 9/15/45
     
 
        1,103            1,258,000   
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2007-HQ11, Class A4, 5.45%, 2/12/44 (b)
     
 
        4,000            4,410,380   
Morgan Stanley Reremic Trust, Series 2011, Class A, 2.50%, 3/23/51 (a)
     
 
        185             187,657   
RCMC LLC, Series 2012-CRE1, Class A, 5.62%, 11/15/44 (a)
     
 
        847             869,730   
Titan Europe PLC, Series 2007-1X, Class A, 0.77%, 1/20/17 (b)
     
GBP
        1,607            2,476,300   
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C33, Class A4, 5.93%, 2/15/51 (b)
     
USD
        2,285            2,521,299   
WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust:
                                                            
Series 2012-C8, Class B, 4.31%, 8/15/45
     
 
        700             713,171   
Series 2012-C8, Class C, 4.88%, 8/15/45 (b)
     
 
        900             930,902   
Series 2013-C11, Class D, 4.18%, 3/15/45 (a)(b)
     
 
        800             723,634   
 
     
 
                      55,061,288   
Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.0%
GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 1998-5, 0.00%, 6/19/27 (a)(b)(i)
     
 
        1,634            16    
Interest Only Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 1.2%
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2012-C5, Class XA, 1.88%,
8/15/45 (a)(b)
     
 
        15,680            1,462,501   
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2012-C4, Class XA, 2.66%, 3/15/45 (a)(b)
     
 
        9,403            1,141,749   
WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class XA (a)(b):
                                                            
Series 2012-C8, 2.23%, 8/15/45
     
 
        6,002            693,494   
Series 2012-C9, 2.25%, 11/15/45
     
 
        10,613            1,299,390   
 
     
 
                      4,597,134   
Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 16.7%
     65,935,583   

Preferred Securities
     
 
                           
Capital Trusts
     
 
                           
Capital Markets — 0.8%
                                                            
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Series D, 4.50% (b)(h)
     
 
        1,702            1,576,477   
Credit Suisse Group AG, 7.50% (a)(b)(h)
     
 
        1,500            1,648,200   
State Street Capital Trust IV, 1.24%, 6/15/37 (b)
     
 
        70             54,250   
 
     
 
                      3,278,927   
Commercial Banks — 0.5%
                                                            
BNP Paribas SA, 7.20% (a)(b)(h)
     
 
        1,000            1,058,750   
Wachovia Capital Trust III, 5.57% (b)(h)
     
 
        1,025            991,688   
 
     
 
                      2,050,438   
                         
Preferred Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Capital Trusts (concluded)
     
 
                           
Diversified Financial Services — 1.8%
                                                            
Citigroup, Inc., Series D, 5.35% (b)(h)
     
USD
        1,050         $      984,375     
General Electric Capital Corp., Series B, 6.25% (b)(d)(h)
     
 
        900             965,250   
JPMorgan Chase & Co., (b)(h):
                                                            
Series 1, 7.90% (d)
     
 
        3,500            3,927,700   
Series Q, 5.15%
     
 
        1,500            1,417,500   
 
     
 
                      7,294,825   
Electric Utilities — 0.5%
                                                            
Electricite de France SA, 5.25% (a)(b)(h)
     
 
        2,100            2,114,700   
Insurance — 3.8%
                                                            
The Allstate Corp.(b):
                                                            
5.75%, 8/15/53
     
 
        1,000            1,040,100   
6.50%, 5/15/67 (d)
     
 
        2,150            2,244,062   
American International Group, Inc., 8.18%, 5/15/58 (b)
     
 
        970             1,249,166   
AXA SA, 6.46% (a)(b)(h)
     
 
        1,025            1,068,562   
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 6.15%, 11/15/66 (b)
     
 
        1,150            1,058,437   
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 7.00%, 3/07/67 (a)(b)
     
 
        975             1,016,438   
Lincoln National Corp., 6.05%, 4/20/67 (b)
     
 
        750             744,375   
Metlife Capital Trust IV, 7.88%, 12/15/67 (a)
     
 
        645             753,038   
MetLife, Inc., 6.40%, 12/15/66
     
 
        3,500            3,650,500   
Swiss Re Capital I LP, 6.85% (a)(b)(d)(h)
     
 
        1,060            1,135,790   
XL Group PLC, Series E, 6.50% (b)(h)
     
 
        810             798,863   
 
     
 
                      14,759,331   
Total Capital Trusts — 7.4%
     
 
                      29,498,221   

Preferred Stocks
     
 
        Shares                  
Capital Markets — 0.4%
                                                            
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Series J, 5.50% (b)
     
 
        46,000            1,089,740   
SCE Trust III, 5.75% (b)
     
 
        12,657            319,969   
 
     
 
                      1,409,709   
Commercial Banks — 1.1%
                                                            
US Bancorp, 6.00% (b)(h)
     
 
        150,000            4,134,000   
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.0%
                                                            
Fannie Mae, Series S, 8.25% (b)
     
 
        10,000            120,500   
Total Preferred Stocks — 1.5%
     
 
                      5,664,209   

Trust Preferreds — 0.1%
     
 
                           
Commercial Banks — 0.1%
                                                            
Citigroup Capital XIII, 7.88%, 10/30/40
     
 
        14,810            404,683   
Total Preferred Securities — 9.0%
     
 
                      35,567,113   

US Government Sponsored Agency Securities
     
 
        Par
(000)
                
Agency Obligations — 3.2%
                                                            
Fannie Mae (d):
                                                            
0.00%, 10/09/19 (i)
     
USD
        7,305            6,332,339   
5.63%, 7/15/37
     
 
        825             1,026,184   
Federal Home Loan Bank (d):
                                                            
5.25%, 12/09/22
     
 
        700             822,688   
5.37%, 9/09/24
     
 
        1,100            1,296,536   
Resolution Funding Corp., 0.00%, 4/15/30 (i)
     
 
        6,055            3,330,165   
 
     
 
                      12,807,912   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 49
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

US Government Sponsored Agency Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.1%
                                                            
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 1991-46, Class S, 2,483.39%, 5/25/21 (b)
     
USD
        28          $        1,799     
Series 1991-87, Class S, 26.27%, 8/25/21 (b)
     
 
        13             18,801   
Series 2005-5, Class PK, 5.00%, 12/25/34
     
 
        337             359,225   
Series G-7, Class S, 1,127.03%, 3/25/21 (b)
     
 
        (j)           1,064   
Series G-17, Class S, 1,064.87%, 6/25/21 (b)
     
 
        59             1,042   
Series G-33, Class PV, 1.08%, 10/25/21
     
 
        62             832    
Series G-49, Class S, 1,018.63%, 12/25/21 (b)
     
 
        (j)           365    
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 19, Class R, 16,322.19%, 3/15/20 (b)
     
 
        1             244    
Series 173, Class R, 9.00%, 11/15/21
     
 
        4             3    
Series 173, Class RS, 9.38%, 11/15/21 (b)
     
 
        (j)           4    
Series 192, Class U, 1,009.03%, 2/15/22 (b)
     
 
        (j)           1    
Series 1057, Class J, 1.01%, 3/15/21
     
 
        22             381    
 
     
 
                      383,761   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.7%
                                                            
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities (b):
                                                            
Series 2012-K706, Class C, 4.02%, 11/25/44 (a)
     
 
        170                  170,338     
Series 2013-K24, Class B, 3.50%, 11/25/45 (a)
     
 
        1,750            1,647,200   
Series K013, Class A2, 3.97%, 1/25/21
     
 
        930             1,010,042   
 
     
 
                      2,827,580   
Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.1%
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 7, Class 2, 8.50%, 4/01/17
     
 
        1             111    
Series 89, Class 2, 8.00%, 10/01/18
     
 
        2             168    
Series 94, Class 2, 9.50%, 8/01/21
     
 
        1             162    
Series 1990-123, Class M, 1.01%, 10/25/20
     
 
        6             98    
Series 1990-136, Class S, 19.92%, 11/25/20 (b)
     
 
        3,554            4,978   
Series 1991-139, Class PT, 0.65%, 10/25/21
     
 
        61             755    
Series 1991-99, Class L, 0.93%, 8/25/21
     
 
        27             430    
Series 1997-50, Class SI, 1.20%, 4/25/23 (b)
     
 
        100             3,575   
Series 2012-47, Class NI, 4.50%, 4/25/42
     
 
        5,185            1,158,074   
Series 2012-96, Class DI, 4.00%, 2/25/27
     
 
        6,743            797,199   
Series 2012-M9, Class X1, 4.07%, 12/25/17 (b)
     
 
        12,655            1,596,356   
Series G-10, Class S, 1,090.31%, 5/25/21 (b)
     
 
        149             3,940   
Series G-12, Class S, 1,157.44%, 5/25/21 (b)
     
 
        114             2,579   
Series G92-5, Class H, 9.00%, 1/25/22
     
 
        14             1,506   
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 176, Class M, 1.01%, 7/15/21
     
 
        9             171    
Series 200, Class R, 197,871.63%, 12/15/22 (b)
     
 
        (j)           360    
Series 1043, Class H, 44.30%, 2/15/21 (b)
     
 
        2,642            5,308   
Series 1054, Class I, 867.95%, 3/15/21 (b)
     
 
        21             406    
Series 1056, Class KD, 1.08%, 3/15/21
     
 
        15             292    
Series 1148, Class E, 1,178.64%, 10/15/21 (b)
     
 
        44             904    
Series 1254, Class Z, 8.50%, 4/15/22
     
 
        35             7,035   
Series 2611, Class QI, 5.50%, 9/15/32
     
 
        960             101,343   
Series K707, Class X1, 1.56%, 12/25/18 (b)
     
 
        2,499            160,983   
Series K710, Class X1, 1.78%, 5/25/19 (b)
     
 
        8,611            679,226   
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities (b):
                                                            
Series 2009-116, Class KS, 6.32%, 12/16/39
     
 
        2,920            501,892   
Series 2009-78, Class SD, 6.05%, 9/20/32
     
 
        5,280            977,422   
Series 2011-52, Class NS, 6.52%, 4/16/41
     
 
        14,557            2,224,752   
 
     
 
                      8,230,025   
                         
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Mortgage-Backed Securities — 7.3%
                                                            
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
3.00%, 3/01/44 (k)
     
USD
        16,300         $   15,833,285     
4.00%, 12/01/41 (d)
     
 
        3,117            3,270,874   
4.50%, 7/01/41 (d)
     
 
        3,846            4,133,783   
5.00%, 8/01/34 (d)
     
 
        2,373            2,602,406   
5.50%, 9/01/14–6/01/38 (d)
     
 
        1,506            1,665,528   
6.00%, 3/01/16–12/01/38 (d)
     
 
        1,273            1,411,061   
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities, 8.00%, 7/15/24
     
 
        (j)           318    
 
     
 
                      28,917,255   
Principal Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.0%
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities, 2/01/23–6/1/23
     
 
        30                   28,155     
Total US Government Sponsored Agency Securities — 13.4%
     53,194,688   

US Treasury Obligations
     
 
                           
US Treasury Bonds (d):
                                                            
6.25%, 8/15/23
     
 
        4,355            5,728,528   
5.38%, 2/15/31
     
 
        375             480,234   
3.50%, 2/15/39
     
 
        2,865            2,863,209   
4.25%, 5/15/39
     
 
        2,770            3,125,773   
4.38%, 5/15/40
     
 
        8,225            9,465,174   
4.75%, 2/15/41
     
 
        1,621            1,975,847   
4.38%, 5/15/41
     
 
        805             926,253   
3.13%, 11/15/41
     
 
        9,925            9,144,955   
3.13%, 2/15/42
     
 
        2,368            2,178,191   
3.00%, 5/15/42
     
 
        2,730            2,445,056   
3.13%, 2/15/43
     
 
        2,344            2,143,571   
US Treasury Notes:
                                                            
1.50%, 1/31/19
     
 
        5,100            5,101,994   
1.75%, 5/15/22 (d)
     
 
        152             144,602   
Total US Treasury Obligations — 11.6%
     
 
                      45,723,387   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $546,861,976) — 144.3%
     
 
                      570,739,741   

Short-Term Securities
     
 
        Shares                  
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.03% (l)(m)
     
 
        4,630,425            4,630,425   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $4,630,425) — 1.2%
     
 
                      4,630,425   

Options Purchased
(Cost — $681,336) — 0.1%
     
 
                      553,189   
Total Investments Before Options Written
(Cost — $552,173,737) — 145.6%
     
 
                      575,923,355   

Options Written
(Premiums Received — $2,390,029) — (0.4)%
     
 
                      (1,762,070 )  
Total Investments, Net of Options Written — 145.2%
     574,161,285   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (45.2)%
     
 
                      (178,603,298 )  
Net Assets — 100.0%
     
 
                   $ 395,557,987   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

50 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
 

Notes to Schedule of Investments

(a)      
Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.
(b)      
Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(c)      
When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:


Counterparty



   
Value
   
Unrealized
Appreciation

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
        $ 236,797         $ 1,787   

(d)      
All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding reverse repurchase agreements.
(e)      
Non-income producing security.
(f)      
Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of principal and/or interest payments.
(g)      
Represents a step-down bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a lower coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of report date.
(h)      
Security is perpetual in nature and has no stated maturity date.
(i)      
Zero-coupon bond.
(j)      
Amount is less than $500.
(k)      
Represents or includes a TBA transaction. Unsettled TBA transactions as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Counterparty



   
Value
   
Unrealized
Appreciation

Goldman Sachs & Co.
        $ 15,833,285         $ 24,832   

(l)      
Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended February 28, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:


Affiliate



   
Shares
Held at
August 31, 2013

   
Net
Activity

   
Shares
Held at
February 28, 2014

   
Income
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class
     
6,904,938
  
(2,274,513)
  
4,630,425
  
$921

(m)      
Represents the current yield as of report date.
     
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.
     
Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Counterparty



   
Interest
Rate

   
Trade
Date

   
Maturity
Date

   
Face Value
   
Face Value
Including
Accrued
Interest

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.35%
  
1/22/13
  
Open
     $     883,000         $     886,460   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
2/01/13
  
Open
        1,793,610            1,800,463   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
2/01/13
  
Open
        1,937,250            1,944,652   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.05%
  
2/07/13
  
Open
        1,406,625            1,408,247   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.32%
  
2/08/13
  
Open
        2,384,000            2,392,180   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.32%
  
2/08/13
  
Open
        505,000            506,733   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.02%
  
2/14/13
  
Open
        9,937,406            9,945,637   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
2/14/13
  
Open
        1,020,000            1,023,553   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/14/13
  
Open
        1,089,625            1,093,535   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/14/13
  
Open
        814,000            816,921   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.03%
  
2/20/13
  
Open
        150,670            150,794   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.34%
  
2/28/13
  
Open
        2,258,000            2,265,805   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.34%
  
2/28/13
  
Open
        1,109,000            1,112,833   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
3/07/13
  
Open
        1,884,000            1,890,200   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
3/07/13
  
Open
        2,313,000            2,320,612   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.33%
  
3/11/13
  
Open
        2,932,000            2,941,541   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        1,025,525            1,028,835   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        1,804,525            1,810,350   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        1,249,963            1,253,997   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        369,609            370,802   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.02%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        2,719,763            2,721,438   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
     
0.02%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        3,465,963            3,467,979   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
     
0.07%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        6,446,662            6,452,261   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
     
0.07%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        908,250            909,039   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
     
0.20%
  
4/02/13
  
Open
        6,205,875            6,217,356   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        5,642,775            5,660,934   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 51
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
 

 Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows (concluded):


Counterparty



   
Interest
Rate

   
Trade
Date

   
Maturity
Date

   
Face Value
   
Face Value
Including
Accrued
Interest

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
     $   1,967,006         $   1,973,336   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,460,625            1,465,325   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,232,000            1,235,965   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,751,625            1,757,262   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        599,688            601,617   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,363,838            1,368,226   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,505,317            1,510,162   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,372,250            1,376,666   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
          1,600,156              1,605,305   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,317,750            1,321,991   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        262,813            263,658   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,359,375            1,363,749   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        1,284,050            1,288,182   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        361,875            363,039   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/03/13
  
Open
        411,500            412,824   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
4/11/13
  
Open
        1,625,000            1,629,680   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.40%
  
4/11/13
  
Open
        4,044,937            4,059,424   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
     
(0.02)%
  
4/25/13
  
Open
        3,262,519            3,261,029   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
     
0.00%
  
4/25/13
  
Open
        10,877,562            10,880,760   
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
     
0.03%
  
4/25/13
  
Open
        3,560,880            3,562,582   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.00%
  
4/29/13
  
Open
        1,045,494            1,045,670   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.03%
  
4/29/13
  
Open
        2,212,665            2,213,152   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
4/30/13
  
Open
        969,750            972,543   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
4/30/13
  
Open
        858,950            861,424   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.35%
  
4/30/13
  
Open
        897,625            900,287   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.37%
  
4/30/13
  
Open
        1,102,400            1,105,856   
Barclays Capital, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
6/24/13
  
Open
        3,344,933            3,353,063   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.01%
  
6/24/13
  
Open
        493,594            493,683   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.06%
  
6/24/13
  
Open
        1,077,656            1,078,270   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.32%
  
6/24/13
  
Open
        2,886,000            2,892,413   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.03%
  
7/24/13
  
Open
        1,832,500            1,833,073   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.34%
  
8/29/13
  
Open
        2,040,000            2,043,526   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.34%
  
9/30/13
  
Open
        3,568,000            3,573,122   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.34%
  
10/09/13
  
Open
        847,000            848,144   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.34%
  
10/09/13
  
Open
        678,000            678,916   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.34%
  
10/09/13
  
Open
        872,000            873,178   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.00%
  
10/21/13
  
Open
        347,000            347,783   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.34%
  
10/22/13
  
Open
        1,825,000            1,827,223   
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
     
0.35%
  
10/22/13
  
Open
        4,559,100            4,564,818   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.35%
  
10/22/13
  
Open
        2,119,906            2,122,565   
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
     
0.35%
  
10/31/13
  
Open
        3,829,000            3,833,504   
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
     
0.34%
  
1/08/14
  
Open
        1,980,000            1,980,972   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.28%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        3,396,000            3,396,475   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        696,000            696,111   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        343,000            343,055   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        2,457,000            2,457,393   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        922,000            922,147   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        754,000            754,121   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,355,000            1,355,217   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.32%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,416,000            1,416,227   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.33%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,349,000            1,349,223   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.33%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        1,124,000            1,124,185   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        779,000            779,132   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        753,000            753,128   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        3,716,000            3,716,632   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        844,000            844,143   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        886,000            886,151   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.34%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        515,000            515,088   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.35%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        995,000            995,174   
UBS Securities LLC
     
0.40%
  
2/10/14
  
Open
        496,000            496,099   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
     
0.12%
  
2/12/14
  
3/13/14
        12,579,189            12,579,860   
Total
     
 
  
 
  
 
     $ 178,238,624         $ 178,516,685   
 
     
 
  
 
  
 
                           

See Notes to Financial Statements.

52 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
 

     
Financial futures contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)



Issue
   
Exchange
   
Expiration
   
Notional
Value

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

63      
2-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
     13,852,125   
$      3,332
140    
5-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
     16,780,313   
      19,925
195    
Long US Treasury Bond
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
     25,947,188   
    233,185
186    
Ultra Long US Treasury Bond
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
     26,708,437   
    314,171
(468)    
10-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
USD
     58,280,625   
    (176,324) 
Total    
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
         
$  394,289

     
Foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Currency Purchased


 
Currency Sold
   
 
Counterparty
   
Settlement
Date

   
Unrealized
Depreciation

   
USD
           4,628,198      
EUR
        3,404,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
     $ (70,262 )   
USD
           11,585,303      
GBP
        7,062,000      
Barclays Bank PLC
  
4/22/14
        (236,073 )  
USD
           331,102      
GBP
        200,000      
Citibank N.A.
  
4/22/14
        (3,687 )  
USD
           164,938      
GBP
        100,000      
UBS AG
  
4/22/14
        (2,456 )  
Total
                   
 
                
 
  
 
     $ (312,478 )  

     
OTC interest rate swaptions purchased as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Description



   
Counterparty
   
Put/
Call
   
Exercise
Rate
   
Pay/Receive
Exercise Rate
   
Floating Rate
Index
   
Expiration
Date
   
Notional
Amount
(000)
   
Market
Value
   
3-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Call
  
1.68%
  
Receive
  
3-month LIBOR
  
1/06/15
        USD             2,500         $ 33,906     
1-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Bank of America N.A.
  
Put
  
0.60%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
10/02/14
        USD             50,100            24,832   
3-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
1.68%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
1/06/15
        USD             2,500            14,573   
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
4.50%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
3/16/17
        USD             6,300            203,535   
10-Year Interest Rate Swap
     
Deutsche Bank AG
  
Put
  
4.50%
  
Pay
  
3-month LIBOR
  
5/22/18
        USD            6,000            276,343   
                                                                               
Total
     
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
                                 $ 553,189   

     
OTC interest rate swaptions written as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Description   Counterparty   Put/
Call
  Exercise
Rate
  Pay/Receive
Exercise Rate
  Floating Rate
Index
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
(000)
  Market
Value
 

5-Year Interest Rate Swap       Barclays Bank PLC   Call   1.50%   Pay   3-month LIBOR   4/08/2014     USD       15,300       $ (15,773 )   
5-Year Interest Rate Swap       JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   Call   1.35%   Pay   3-month LIBOR   7/11/2014     USD       15,600       (11,829 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Barclays Bank PLC   Call   3.26%   Pay   3-month LIBOR   11/14/2014     USD       6,300       (211,238 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   Call   3.25%   Pay   3-month LIBOR   11/14/2014     USD       6,300       (209,418 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Call   2.85%   Pay   3-month LIBOR   11/17/2014     USD       7,500       (108,922 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Call   3.28%   Pay   3-month LIBOR   1/30/2015     USD       2,500       (83,299 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Call   2.80%   Pay   3-month LIBOR   2/10/2015     USD       2,500       (33,810 )  
5-Year Interest Rate Swap       JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   Put   2.00%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   4/08/2014     USD       15,300       (9,737 )  
5-Year Interest Rate Swap       JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   Put   2.00%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   7/11/2014     USD       15,600       (90,324 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Barclays Bank PLC   Put   3.26%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   11/14/2014     USD       6,300       (106,019 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.   Put   3.25%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   11/14/2014     USD       6,300       (106,975 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Put   3.70%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   11/17/2014     USD       7,500       (56,148 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Put   3.28%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   1/30/2015     USD       2,500       (57,105 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Put   3.80%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   2/10/2015     USD       2,500       (26,218 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Bank of America N.A.   Put   3.70%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   2/25/2015     USD       1,500       (19,878 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Put   4.15%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   2/26/2016     USD       6,000       (143,844 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Citibank N.A.   Put   4.15%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   2/29/2016     USD       6,000       (144,389 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Put   6.00%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   3/16/2017     USD       12,600       (122,430 )  
10-Year Interest Rate Swap       Deutsche Bank AG   Put   6.00%   Receive   3-month LIBOR   5/22/2018     USD       12,000       (204,714 )  
Total                                                 $ (1,762,070 )  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 53
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
 

     
Centrally cleared interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Fixed
Rate


Floating
Rate

   
Clearinghouse
   
Effective
Date

   
Expiration
Date

   
Notional
Amount
(000)

   
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

0.56%1
 
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
N/A
  
6/25/15
  
USD
        20,900         $ (70,978 )   
1.56%1
 
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
7/03/142
  
8/31/18
  
USD
        28,300            (61,126 )  
2.29%1
 
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
6/30/142
  
2/15/21
  
USD
        17,600            5,889   
3.65%1
 
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
N/A
  
2/27/44
  
USD
        11,500            (173,824 )  
3.59%1
 
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
N/A
  
3/04/44
  
USD
        5,900            (15,920 )  
Total
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
                   $ (315,959 )  
1 Trust pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.
2 Forward swap.

     
OTC credit default swaps — buy protection outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Issuer

Pay
Fixed
Rate

Counterparty
Expiration
Date

Notional
Amount
(000)

Market
Value

Premiums
Paid

Unrealized
Depreciation

Radian Group, Inc.
5.00 %   Citibank N.A. 6/20/15 USD 1,400   $ (74,960 )     $ 21,192   $   (96,152)
The New York Times Co.
1.00 %   Barclays Bank PLC 12/20/16 USD 1,800      (22,011 )        70,542   (92,553)
Total
                $ (96,971 )     $ 91,734   $(188,705)

     
OTC credit default swaps — sold protection outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Issuer

Receive
Fixed
Rate

Counterparty
Expiration
Date

Credit
Rating3

Notional
Amount
(000)4

Market
Value

Premiums
Received

Unrealized
Appreciation

Rosneft Oil Co.
1.50%
HSBC Bank PLC
6/12/14
BBB
USD
1,875
 $ (2,208  $ (5,465  $ 3,257  
MetLife, Inc.
1.00%
Credit Suisse International
9/20/16
A-
USD
545
  8,593     (25,531   34,124  
MetLife, Inc.
1.00%
Deutsche Bank AG
9/20/16
A-
USD
730
  11,511     (31,272   42,783  
MetLife, Inc.
1.00%
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
9/20/16
A-
USD
500
  7,884     (20,846   28,730  
MetLife, Inc.
1.00%
Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.
9/20/16
A-
USD
910
  14,348     (38,229   52,577  
MetLife, Inc.
1.00%
Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.
9/20/16
A-
USD
275
  4,336     (10,304   14,640  
MetLife, Inc.
1.00%
Citibank N.A.
12/20/16
A-
USD
298
  4,905     (12,155   17,060  
MetLife, Inc.
1.00%
Citibank N.A.
12/20/16
A-
USD
290
  4,759     (12,941   17,700  
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 $ 54,128    $ (156,743  $ 210,871  
3 Using S&P’s rating of the issuer.
4 The maximum potential amount the Trust may pay should a negative credit event take place as defined under terms of the agreements.

     
Fair Value Measurements—Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
     
Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access
     
Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)
     
Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trust’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)
 
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
 
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trust’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

54 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
 

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of February 28, 2014:


 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Assets:
                                                      
Investments:
                                                                                
Long-Term Investments:
                                                                                
Asset-Backed Securities
                    $ 17,257,853         $ 3,054,423         $ 20,312,276     
Common Stocks
                                   411,680            411,680   
Corporate Bonds
                       325,737,560            6,370,250            332,107,810   
Foreign Agency Obligations
                       5,478,847                        5,478,847   
Municipal Bonds
                       12,008,357                        12,008,357   
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
                       65,935,563            20             65,935,583   
Preferred Securities
        $ 6,068,892            29,498,221                        35,567,113   
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities
                       53,194,077            611             53,194,688   
US Treasury Obligations
                       45,723,387                        45,723,387   
Short-Term Securities
           4,630,425                                    4,630,425   
Options Purchased:
Interest Rate Contracts
                       553,189                        553,189   
Total
        $ 10,699,317         $  555,387,054         $ 9,836,984         $  575,923,355   


 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Derivative Financial Instruments1
Assets:
Credit contracts
                    $ 210,871                     $ 210,871   
Interest rate contracts
        $ 570,613            5,889                        576,502   
Liabilities:
Credit contracts
                       (188,705 )                       (188,705 )  
Foreign currency exchange contracts
                       (312,478 )                       (312,478 )  
Interest rate contracts
           (176,324 )           (2,083,918 )                       (2,260,242 )  
Total
        $    394,289         $   (2,368,341 )                    $   (1,974,052 )  
1 Derivative financial instruments are swaps, financial futures contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts and options written. Swaps, financial futures contracts and foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument and options written are shown at value.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended February 28, 2014.

The carrying amount for certain of the Trust’s assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of February 28, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:


 


   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
Assets:
                                                                                
Cash
        $ 127,578                                 $ 127,578   
Foreign currency at value
           10,410                                    10,410   
Cash pledged for financial futures contracts
           682,000                                    682,000   
Cash pledged for centrally cleared swaps
           1,475,000                                    1,475,000   
Cash pledged as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements
           5,935,255                                    5,935,255   
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives
           1,290,000                                    1,290,000   
Liabilities:
                                                                                
Reverse repurchase agreements
                    $ (178,516,685 )                       (178,516,685 )  
Total
        $  9,520,243         $ (178,516,685 )                    $ (168,996,442 )  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 55
 
  
Schedule of Investments (concluded)   BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)
 

 A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Trust had a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:


 


 
Common
Stocks

 
Asset-Backed
Securities

 
Corporate
Bonds

 
Non-Agency
Mortgage-Backed
Securities

 
US Government
Sponsored
Agency
Securities

 
Total
Assets:
                                                   
Opening Balance, as of August 31, 2013
       $ 396,800      $ 10,488,482      $ 6,294,250      $ 25      $ 717      $ 17,180,274  
Transfers into Level 3
                                       
Transfers out of Level 31
              (5,936,298                       (5,936,298
Accrued discounts/premiums
              (160,244                       (160,244
Net realized gain
              27,678             4             27,682  
Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation2,3
        14,880       130,005       76,000       (4     (105     220,776  
Purchases
                                       
Sales
              (1,495,200           (5     (1     (1,495,206
Closing Balance, as of February 28, 2014
       $ 411,680      $ 3,054,423      $ 6,370,250      $ 20      $ 611      $ 9,836,984  
Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation on
investments still held at February 28, 20143
       $ 14,880      $ 138,365      $ 76,000      $ (4    $ (105    $ 229,136  
1 As of August 31, 2013, the Trust used significant unobservable inputs in determining the value of certain investments. As of February 28, 2014, the Trust used observable inputs in determining the value of the same investments. As a result, investments with a beginning of period value of $5,936,298 transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 in the disclosure hierarchy.
2 Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statements of Operations.
3 Any difference between Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation and Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at February 28, 2014 is generally due to investments no longer held or categorized as Level 3 at period end.

The Trust’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

56 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments February 28, 2014 (unaudited) BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Asset-Backed Securities            Par
(000)
     Value
Asset-Backed Securities — 0.9%
                       
First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-FF2, Class M2, 0.82%, 3/25/35 (a)
     
 
     $  2,384         $    2,380,992     
Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust, Series 2005-OP2, Class M1, 0.59%, 10/25/35 (a)
     
 
        1,875            1,571,963   
Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Class 1:
                                                  
Series 1996-20E, 7.60%, 5/01/16
     
 
        54             56,581   
Series 1996-20G, 7.70%, 7/01/16
     
 
        54             56,975   
Series 1996-20H, 7.25%, 8/01/16
     
 
        65             68,048   
Series 1996-20K, 6.95%, 11/01/16
     
 
        172             179,498   
Series 1997-20C, 7.15%, 3/01/17
     
 
        67             71,383   
 
     
 
                      4,385,440   
Interest Only Asset-Backed Securities — 0.2%
Small Business Administration, Series 1, 1.00%, 4/01/15
     
 
        981             8,582   
Sterling Bank Trust, Series 2004-2, Class Note, 2.08%, 3/30/30 (b)
     
 
        3,188            228,108   
Sterling Coofs Trust, Series 2004-1, Class A, 2.36%, 4/15/29 (b)
     
 
        6,372            424,127   
 
     
 
                      660,817   
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 1.1%
     
 
                      5,046,257   

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.1%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Trust, Series 40, Class R, 580.48%, 4/01/18
     
 
        44             44    
Deutsche Securities, Inc. Mortgage Alternate Loan Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 22A, 5.50%, 10/25/21
     
 
        474             454,238   
Homebanc Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-4, Class A1, 0.43%, 10/25/35 (a)
     
 
        2,499            2,212,667   
Kidder Peabody Acceptance Corp., Series 1993-1, Class A6, 16.33%, 8/25/23 (a)
     
 
        45             51,079   
Residential Funding Securities LLC, Series 2003-RM2, Class AI5, 8.50%, 5/25/33
     
 
        1,076            1,153,172   
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-11, Class A, 2.53%, 8/25/34 (a)
     
 
        1,159            1,151,774   
 
     
 
                      5,022,974   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.6%
                                                  
Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C2, Class A3, 5.54%, 1/15/49 (a)
     
 
        2,420            2,662,247   
Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.7%
 
  
 
  
 
  
Bank of America Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2003-3, Class 1A, 0.09%, 5/25/33 (a)
     
 
        31,963            185,032   
CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-A5, Class 1A7, 6.00%, 5/25/37
     
 
        698             171,434   
First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series C, 10.97%, 4/25/17
     
 
        9             725    
GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 1998-5, 0.00%, 6/19/27 (a)(b)
     
 
        3,249            33    
IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-AR33, Class 4AX, 0.17%, 1/25/37
     
 
        73,233            241,890   
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-3, Class 3AX, 0.48%, 4/25/34 (c)
     
 
        8,447            93,704   
MASTR Alternative Loans Trust, Series 2003-9, Class 15X2, 6.00%, 1/25/19
     
 
        286             31,200   
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-3, Class 1AX, 5.00%, 5/25/19
     
 
        258             19,488   
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-2, Class XA, 1.01%, 3/20/35 (a)
     
 
        35,545            572,052   
                         
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (concluded)
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3AS, 4.78%, 8/25/36 (a)
     
 
     $ 17,863         $    2,003,958     
Vendee Mortgage Trust, Series 1999-2, Class 1, 0.01%, 5/15/29 (a)
     
 
        40,851            5,053   
 
     
 
                      3,324,569   
Interest Only Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.0%
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 1997-C1, Class AX, 1.14%, 6/20/29 (a)(b)(d)
     
 
        2,075            6,694   
Principal Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.3%
 
 
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust:
                                                            
Series 2003-26, 8/25/33
     
 
        645             578,209   
Series 2003-J4, 6/25/33
     
 
        123             106,146   
Series 2003-J5, 7/25/33
     
 
        247             216,834   
Series 2003-J8, 9/25/23
     
 
        158             148,904   
Drexel Burnham Lambert CMO Trust, Class 1:
                                                            
Series K, 9/23/17
     
 
        4             3,920   
Series V, 9/01/18
     
 
        4             4,416   
Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2005-A15, Class 1A8, 2/25/36
     
 
        566             361,495   
Structured Mortgage Asset Residential Trust, Series 1993-3C, Class CX, 4/25/24
     
 
        6             5,832   
Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-9, Class CP, 11/25/35
     
 
        238             167,640   
 
     
 
                      1,593,396   
Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 2.7%
                   12,609,880   

US Government Sponsored Agency Securities
Agency Obligations — 2.4%
Federal Housing Administration:
                                                            
General Motors Acceptance Corp. Projects,
Series 56, 7.43%, 11/01/22
     
 
        131             128,692   
Merrill Projects, Series 54, 7.43%, 5/15/23
     
 
        2             1,614   
Reilly Projects, Series 41, 7.43%, 3/01/20
     
 
        143             141,768   
USGI Projects, Series 87, 7.43%, 12/01/22
     
 
        56             54,625   
USGI Projects, Series 99, 7.43%, 6/01/21
     
 
        3,575            3,498,694   
USGI Projects, Series 99, 7.43%, 10/01/23
     
 
        34             33,539   
USGI Projects, Series 99, 7.43%, 10/01/23
     
 
        101             99,092   
Resolution Funding Corp., 0.00%, 4/15/30 (d)
     
 
        13,000            7,149,818   
 
     
 
                      11,107,842   
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 54.8%
     
 
                           
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 1991-46, Class S, 2,483.39%, 5/25/21 (a)
     
 
        59             3,864   
Series 1991-87, Class S, 26.27%, 8/25/21 (a)
     
 
        28             41,079   
Series 1993-247, Class SN, 10.00%, 12/25/23 (a)
     
 
        221             264,611   
Series 2003-135, Class PB, 6.00%, 1/25/34
     
 
        12,264            14,005,893   
Series 2004-31, Class ZG, 7.50%, 5/25/34
     
 
        3,823            4,449,109   
Series 2005-73, Class DS, 17.15%, 8/25/35 (a)
     
 
        1,643            2,004,227   
Series 2010-47, Class JB, 5.00%, 5/25/30
     
 
        10,000            11,126,660   
Series 2011-99, Class CB, 4.50%, 10/25/41
     
 
        43,000            47,569,438   
Series 2011-117, Class CP, 4.00%, 11/25/41
     
 
        14,350            15,123,471   
Series 2011-142, Class PE, 3.50%, 1/25/42
     
 
        15,567            15,565,526   
Series G-7, Class S, 1,127.03%, 3/25/21 (a)
     
 
        (e)           2,285   
Series G-17, Class S, 1,064.87%, 6/25/21 (a)
     
 
        127             2,237   
Series G-33, Class PV, 1,078.42%, 10/25/21
     
 
        132             1,785   
Series G-49, Class S, 1,018.63%, 12/25/21 (a)
     
 
        (e)           783    

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 57
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

US Government Sponsored Agency Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (concluded)
                                                            
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 19, Class R, 16,321.46%, 3/15/20 (a)
     
 
     $ 3          $          523     
Series 40, Class K, 6.50%, 8/17/24
     
 
        211             235,458   
Series 75, Class R, 9.50%, 1/15/21
     
 
        (e)           1    
Series 75, Class RS, 43.86%, 1/15/21 (a)
     
 
        (e)           1    
Series 173, Class R, 9.00%, 11/15/21
     
 
        8             8    
Series 173, Class RS, 9.38%, 11/15/21 (a)
     
 
        (e)           8    
Series 192, Class U, 1,009.03%, 2/15/22 (a)
     
 
        2             31    
Series 1057, Class J, 1,008.00%, 3/15/21
     
 
        48             819    
Series 1160, Class F, 39.51%, 10/15/21 (a)
     
 
        12             23,981   
Series 2218, Class Z, 8.50%, 3/15/20 – 3/15/30
     
 
        3,483            4,133,574   
Series 2542, Class UC, 6.00%, 12/15/22
     
 
        3,743            4,172,680   
Series 2758, Class KV, 5.50%, 5/15/23
     
 
        7,917            8,574,054   
Series 2861, Class AX, 10.57%, 9/15/34 (a)
     
 
        71             77,058   
Series 2927, Class BZ, 5.50%, 2/15/35
     
 
        3,400            3,836,032   
Series 3688, Class PB, 4.50%, 8/15/32
     
 
        10,000            10,963,310   
Series 3856, Class PB, 5.00%, 5/15/41
     
 
        10,000            11,410,870   
Series 4016, Class BX, 4.00%, 9/15/41
     
 
        15,408            15,772,606   
Series 4242, Class PA, 3.50%, 5/15/41
     
 
        9,745            10,245,112   
Series T-11, Class A9, 2.81%, 1/25/28 (a)
     
 
        1,529            1,595,903   
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 1996-5, Class Z, 7.00%, 5/16/26
     
 
        339             383,546   
Series 2004-89, Class PE, 6.00%, 10/20/34
     
 
        1,018            1,057,062   
Series 2010-99, Class JM, 3.75%, 12/20/38
     
 
        19,300            19,935,954   
Series 2010-112, Class TL 4.00%, 1/20/39
     
 
        15,000            15,733,905   
Series 2011-80, Class PB 4.00%, 10/20/39
     
 
        11,489            12,136,612   
Series 2011-88, Class PY 4.00%, 6/20/41
     
 
        15,402            15,632,352   
Series 2012-16, Class HJ, 4.00%, 9/20/40
     
 
        10,000            10,211,530   
 
     
 
                      256,293,958   
Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 5.0%
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 7, Class 2, 8.50%, 4/01/17
     
 
        2             238    
Series 89, Class 2, 8.00%, 10/01/18
     
 
        3             361    
Series 94, Class 2, 9.50%, 8/01/21
     
 
        2             347    
Series 1990-123, Class M, 1,009.50%, 10/25/20
     
 
        12             210    
Series 1990-136, Class S, 19.92%, 11/25/20 (a)
     
 
        7,630            10,687   
Series 1991-99, Class L, 930.00%, 8/25/21
     
 
        58             923    
Series 1991-139, Class PT, 648.35%, 10/25/21
     
 
        131             1,622   
Series 1993-199, Class SB, 7.34%, 10/25/23 (a)
     
 
        253             24,581   
Series 1997-50, Class SI, 1.20%, 4/25/23 (a)
     
 
        201             7,150   
Series 1997-90, Class M, 6.00%, 1/25/28
     
 
        2,871            485,719   
Series 1999-W4, 6.50%, 12/25/28
     
 
        195             39,833   
Series 2010-74, Class DI, 5.00%, 12/25/39
     
 
        14,848            1,716,076   
Series 2011-124, Class GS, 6.54%, 3/25/37 (a)
     
 
        18,715            2,938,608   
Series 2012-96, Class DI, 4.00%, 2/25/27
     
 
        8,561            1,012,014   
Series 2013-45, Class EI, 4.00%, 4/25/43
     
 
        18,201            3,170,710   
Series G-10, Class S, 1,090.31%, 5/25/21 (a)
     
 
        319             8,460   
Series G-12, Class S, 1,157.44%, 5/25/21 (a)
     
 
        244             5,536   
Series G92-5, Class H, 9.00%, 1/25/22
     
 
        35             3,873   
Series G92-12, Class C, 1,016.90%, 2/25/22
     
 
        118             1,613   
Series G92-60, Class SB, 1.60%, 10/25/22 (a)
     
 
        134             5,314   
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 176, Class M, 1,010.00%, 7/15/21
     
 
        19             367    
Series 200, Class R, 197,860.47%, 12/15/22 (a)
     
 
        1             774    
Series 1043, Class H, 44.30%, 2/15/21 (a)
     
 
        5,672            11,396   
Series 1054, Class I, 867.91%, 3/15/21 (a)
     
 
        44             871    
Series 1056, Class KD, 1,084.50%, 3/15/21
     
 
        32             628    
Series 1148, Class E, 1,178.57%, 10/15/21 (a)
     
 
        95             1,942   
                         
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities                 Par
(000)
     Value
Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (concluded)
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities (concluded):
Series 2559, 0.50%, 8/15/30 (a)
     
 
     $ 92          $        1,294     
Series 2611, Class QI, 5.50%, 9/15/32
     
 
        1,752            184,964   
Series 3744, Class PI, 4.00%, 6/15/39
     
 
        15,737            2,609,039   
Series 3745, Class IN, 4.00%, 1/15/35
     
 
        32,787            3,187,996   
Series 4026, 4.50%, 4/15/32
     
 
        5,519            980,765   
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities (a):
                                                            
Series 2009-116, Class KS, 6.32%, 12/16/39
     
 
        3,372            579,650   
Series 2011-52, Class MJ, 6.50%, 4/20/41
     
 
        17,194            3,314,334   
Series 2011-52, Class NS, 6.52%, 4/16/41
     
 
        19,199            2,934,210   
 
     
 
                      23,242,105   
Mortgage-Backed Securities — 87.7%
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
3.00%, 1/01/43 (f)
     
 
        29,736            28,925,014   
3.50%, 10/01/42 – 3/01/44 (f)(g)
     
 
        36,442            36,975,575   
4.00%, 1/01/41 – 9/01/42 (f)
     
 
        35,073            36,800,250   
4.50%, 8/01/25 – 3/01/44 (f)(g)
     
 
        105,688            114,176,258   
5.00%, 1/01/23 – 10/01/41 (f)
     
 
        72,284            79,598,903   
5.50%, 3/15/29 – 10/01/39 (f)(g)
     
 
        41,460            45,551,812   
5.97%, 8/01/16
     
 
        2,954            3,272,533   
6.00%, 3/01/44 – 4/01/44 (g)
     
 
        43,600            48,508,406   
6.50%, 12/01/37 – 10/01/39
     
 
        13,604            15,239,453   
7.50%, 2/01/22
     
 
        (e)           69    
9.50%, 1/01/19 – 9/01/19
     
 
        2             2,045   
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
2.48%, 1/01/35 (a)
     
 
        187             189,316   
2.55%, 10/01/34 (a)
     
 
        204             206,343   
2.73%, 11/01/17 (a)
     
 
        9             9,876   
5.00%, 2/01/22 – 4/01/22
     
 
        388             422,944   
9.00%, 9/01/20
     
 
        24             25,653   
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
7.50%, 8/15/21 – 12/15/23 (e)
     
 
        125             132,730   
8.00%, 10/15/22 – 8/15/27
     
 
        55             59,751   
9.00%, 4/15/20 – 9/15/21
     
 
        5             5,055   
 
     
 
                      410,101,986   
Principal Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.3%
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 203, Class 1, 2/01/23
     
 
        11             10,982   
Series 228, Class 1, 6/01/23
     
 
        9             8,440   
Series 1991-7, Class J, 2/25/21
     
 
        7             7,145   
Series 1993-51, Class E, 2/25/23
     
 
        38             35,775   
Series 1993-70, Class A, 5/25/23
     
 
        5             5,251   
Series 1999-W4, 2/25/29
     
 
        99             91,077   
Series 2002-13, Class PR, 3/25/32
     
 
        209             190,716   
Series G93-2, Class KB, 2/25/21
     
 
        103             98,908   
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
Series 1418, Class M, 11/15/22
     
 
        40             37,315   
Series 1571, Class G, 8/15/23
     
 
        273             237,612   
Series 1691, Class B, 3/15/24
     
 
        519             499,786   
Series T-8, Class A10, 11/15/28
     
 
        77             75,162   
 
     
 
                      1,298,169   
Total US Government Sponsored Agency Securities — 150.2%
     702,044,060   

US Treasury Obligations
     
 
                           
US Treasury Notes:
                                                            
1.00%, 11/30/19 (f)
     
 
        2,965            2,836,206   
1.63%, 11/15/22
     
 
        780             726,618   
2.75%, 2/15/24
     
 
        1,450            1,461,328   
Total US Treasury Obligations — 1.1%
     
 
                      5,024,152   
Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost — $727,103,628) — 155.1%
     
 
                      724,724,349   
                         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

58 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
    
Short-Term Securities
                Shares      Value
Money Market Funds — 1.8%
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.03% (h)(i)
     
 
        8,352,718         $    8,352,718     
 
 
     
 
        Par
(000
)               
Borrowed Bond Agreement — 0.1%
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, 0.02%, Open (Purchased on 9/17/13 to be repurchased at $741,693, collateralized by US Treasury Bond, 2.75%, 11/15/42, par and fair value of $917,000 and $776,011, respectively)
     
 
     $ 742             741,624   
Total Short-Term Securities
(Cost — $9,094,342) — 1.9%
     
 
                      9,094,342   
Total Investments Before Borrowed Bonds and TBA Sale Commitments
(Cost — $736,197,970) — 157.0%
     
 
                      733,818,691   
                         
Borrowed Bonds                 Par
(000)
     Value
US Treasury Bond, 2.75%, 11/15/42
     
 
     $ 917          $     (776,011 )  
Total Borrowed Bonds
(Proceeds — $842,347) — (0.2%)
     
 
                      (776,011 )  

TBA Sale Commitments (g)
     
 
                           
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities:
                                                            
4.50%, 3/01/29
     
 
        5,300            (5,662,719 )  
5.00%, 3/01/29 – 3/01/44
     
 
        13,300            (14,552,266 )  
6.00%, 3/01/44
     
 
        21,800            (24,272,938 )  
Total TBA Sale Commitments
(Proceeds — $44,443,719) — (9.5)%
     
 
                      (44,487,923 )  
Total Investments, Net of Borrowed Bonds and
TBA Sale Commitments — 147.3%
                   688,554,757   
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (47.3)%
                   (221,133,707 )  
Net Assets — 100.0%
     
 
                   $ 467,421,050   

Notes to Schedule of Investments

(a)    
Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(b)    
Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.
(c)    
Represents a step-down bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a lower coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of report date.
(d)    
Zero-coupon bond.
(e)    
Amount is less than $500.
(f)    
All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with outstanding reverse repurchase agreements.
(g)    
Represents or includes a TBA transaction. Unsettled TBA transactions as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:

  Counterparty

Value
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
  $ 4,866,000      $ 9,000   
 
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
  $ 6,090,914      $ 9,273   
 
Goldman Sachs & Co.
  $ 22,711,797      $ 143,968   
 
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
  $ (8,139,313 )     $ (32,313 )  
 
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
  $ 1,926,125      $ 4,156   
 
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
  $ 2,899,547      $ 9,808   

(h)      
Investments in issuers considered to be an affiliate of the Trust during the six months ended February 28, 2014, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:

  Affiliate

   
Shares
Held at
August 31, 2013

   
Net
Activity

   
Shares
Held at
February 28, 2014

   
Income
 
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund
 
14,996,794
  
(6,644,076)
  
8,352,718
  
$2,284

(i)      
Represents the current yield as of report date.
     
For Trust compliance purposes, the Trust’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the investment advisor. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.
     
Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:

      Counterparty

   
Interest
Rate

   
Trade
Date

   
Maturity
Date

   
Face
    Value
   
Face Value
Including
Accrued
Interest

 
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
 
0.04%
  
2/08/13
  
Open
     $ 2,916,819      $ 2,917,371  
 
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
 
0.05%
  
12/10/13
  
Open
        17,914,713         17,918,336  
 
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
 
0.12%
  
2/12/14
  
3/13/14
        177,087,937         177,097,382  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
                       
 
Total
 
 
  
 
  
 
     $ 197,919,469      $ 197,933,089  
                           

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 59
 
  
Schedule of Investments (continued)   BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)
    

     
Financial futures contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Contracts
Sold



   
Issue
   
Exchange
   
Expiration
   
Notional
Value

   
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 (27)
     
90-Day Euro-Dollar
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
March 2014
  
$6,734,137
  
$(10,569)
 (41)
     
90-Day Euro-Dollar
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
June 2014
  
$10,224,888
  
(34,359)
 (58)
     
2-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
$12,752,750
  
(2,975)
 (31)
     
5-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
$3,715,641
  
(6,137)
(540)
     
10-Year US Treasury Note
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
$67,246,875
  
(216,842)
(517)
     
Long US Treasury Bond
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
$68,793,313
  
(596,730)
(152)
     
Ultra Long US Treasury Bond
  
Chicago Board of Trade
  
June 2014
  
$21,826,250
  
(369,951)
 (41)
     
90-Day Euro-Dollar
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
September 2014
  
$10,222,325
  
(38,728)
 (41)
     
90-Day Euro-Dollar
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
December 2014
  
$10,217,713
  
(42,045)
 (41)
     
90-Day Euro-Dollar
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
March 2015
  
$10,208,488
  
(38,634)
 (12)
     
90-Day Euro-Dollar
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
June 2015
  
$2,983,650
  
(1,973)
 (12)
     
90-Day Euro-Dollar
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
December 2015
  
$2,971,500
  
3,577
 (12)
     
90-Day Euro-Dollar
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
March 2016
  
$2,964,000
  
7,102
Total
     
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
$(1,348,264)   

     
Centrally cleared interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Fixed
Rate



   
Floating
Rate

   
Clearinghouse
   
Expiration
Date

   
Notional
Amount
(000)

   
Unrealized
Appreciation

0.46%1
     
3-month LIBOR
  
Chicago Mercantile
  
6/11/15
  
$ 100
     $215   

     
OTC interest rate swaps outstanding as of February 28, 2014 were as follows:


Fixed
Rate


   
Floating
Rate

   
Counterparty
   
Expiration
Date

   
Notional
Amount
(000)

   
Market
Value

   
Premiums
Received

   
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)


4.88%1
   
3-month LIBOR
  
UBS AG
  
3/21/15
  
$25,000
  
$1,205,152 
  
     $ 1,205,152   
4.87%1
   
3-month LIBOR
  
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
  
1/25/16
  
$5,500
  
461,612 
  
        461,612   
2.81%1
   
3-month LIBOR
  
Citibank N.A.
  
2/06/16
  
$20,000
  
916,650 
  
        916,650   
5.72%1
   
3-month LIBOR
  
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
7/14/16
  
$5,400
  
654,429 
  
        654,429   
4.31%2
   
3-month LIBOR
  
Deutsche Bank AG
  
10/01/18
  
$60,000
  
(7,721,082)
  
        (7,721,082 )  
3.43%1
   
3-month LIBOR
  
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
3/28/21
  
$6,000
  
481,625 
  
$(197,887)
        679,512   
5.41%1
   
3-month LIBOR
  
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
  
8/15/22
  
$9,565
  
2,166,359 
  
        2,166,359   
Total
   
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
$(1,835,255)
  
$(197,887)
     $ (1,637,368 )  
                                   
1 Trust pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.
2 Trust pays the fixed interest and receives the floating rate.

     
Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
     
Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access
     
Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)
     
Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trust’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)
       
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
       
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. In accordance with the Trust’s policy, transfers between different levels of the fair value disclosure hierarchy are deemed to have occurred as of the beginning of the reporting period. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. For information about the Trust’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

60 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Schedule of Investments (concluded)   BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)
    

The following tables summarize the Trust’s investments and derivative financial instruments categorized in the disclosure hierarchy as of February 28, 2014:


 


 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
                                   
Investments:
                                   
Long-Term Investments:
                                   
Asset-Backed Securities              $ 4,385,441      $ 660,816      $ 5,046,257  
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities               9,940,122       2,669,758       12,609,880  
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities               698,084,721       3,959,339       702,044,060  
US Treasury Obligations               5,024,152             5,024,152  
Short-Term Securities:
                                   
Borrowed Bond Agreement               741,624             741,624  
Money Market Funds        $ 8,352,718                   8,352,718  
Liabilities:
Investments:
                                   
Borrowed Bonds               (776,011           (776,011
TBA Sale Commitments               (44,487,923           (44,487,923
Total        $  8,352,718      $  672,912,126      $ 7,289,913      $  688,554,757  


 


 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Derivative Financial Instruments1
                                   
Assets:
Interest rate contracts
       $ 10,679      $ 6,083,929                     —      $ 6,094,608  
Liabilities:
Interest rate contracts
        (1,358,943     (7,721,082           (9,080,025
Total
       $ (1,348,264    $  (1,637,153          $      (2,985,417
1 Derivative financial instruments are swaps and financial futures contracts. Swaps and financial futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

The carrying amount or face value including accrued interest for certain of the Trust’s assets and/or liabilities approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of February 28, 2014, such assets and/or liabilities are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:


 


 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
                                   
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives
       $ 8,500,000                            —      $   8,500,000  
Cash pledged for financial futures contracts
        2,897,000                   2,897,000  
Cash pledged for centrally cleared swaps
        10,000                   10,000  
Liabilities:
Bank overdraft
             $ (5,911           (5,911
Cash received as collateral for OTC derivatives
              (4,520,000           (4,520,000
Reverse repurchase agreements
              (197,933,089           (197,933,089
Total
       $ 11,407,000      $ (202,459,000          $ (191,052,000

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended February 28, 2014.

A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Trust had a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value:


 


   
Asset-Backed
Securities

   
Non-Agency
Mortgage-Backed
Securities

   
US Government
Sponsored Agency
Securities

   
Total
Assets:
                                                                          
Opening Balance, as of August 31, 2013
        $ 695,051         $ 2,808,305         $ 7,314,558         $ 10,817,914   
Transfers into Level 3
                                                  
Transfers out of Level 3
                                   (3,143,245 )           (3,143,245 )  
Accrued discounts/premiums
           (180,052 )                       (6,600 )           (186,652 )  
Net realized gain (loss)
                       10             (6,825 )           (6,815 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation1,2
           145,817            (138,547 )           17,499            24,769   
Purchases
                                                  
Sales
                       (10 )           (216,048 )           (216,058 )  
Closing Balance, as of February 28, 2014
        $ 660,816         $ 2,669,758         $ 3,959,339         $ 7,289,913   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on
investments still held at February 28, 20142
        $ 145,817         $ (138,547 )        $ 17,499         $ 24,769   
1 Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statements of Operations.
2 Any difference between Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation and Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at February 28, 2014 is generally due to investments no longer held or categorized as Level 3 at period end.

The Trust’s investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities  

February 28, 2014 (Unaudited)
         BlackRock
Core Bond
Trust
(BHK)
     BlackRock
Corporate
High Yield
Fund, Inc.
(HYT)*
     BlackRock
Income
Opportunity
Trust, Inc.
(BNA)
     BlackRock
Income
Trust, Inc.
(BKT)
 
Assets
Investments at value – unaffiliated1
        $   563,996,912         $ 2,354,114,568         $   571,292,930         $   725,465,973   
Investments at value – affiliated2
           3,061,475            157,213            4,630,425            8,352,718   
Cash
           119,353            62,798            127,578               
Cash pledged for financial futures contracts
           532,000            5,330,000            682,000            2,897,000   
Cash pledged as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements
           4,800,000                        5,935,255               
Cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives
           1,400,000            3,595,000            1,290,000            8,500,000   
Cash pledged for centrally cleared swaps
           1,475,000                        1,475,000            10,000   
Interest receivable
           6,396,135            34,066,361            6,509,200            2,704,347   
TBA sale commitments receivable
                                               44,443,719   
Investments sold receivable
           736,295            25,819,724            909,920            92,957   
Unrealized appreciation on OTC derivatives
           209,268            3,316,221            210,871            6,083,714   
Dividends receivable
           1,221            121,750            3,521               
Swaps receivable
           12,846            558,745            12,896            783,523   
Swap premiums paid
                       387,992            91,734               
Variation margin receivable on financial futures contracts
           88,013                        98,437            148,633   
Options written receivable
           145,800                        145,800               
Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts
                       233,228                           
Principal paydown receivable
           8,373                        8,373            85,265   
Foreign currency at value3
           9,163            37,034            10,410               
Variation margin receivable on centrally cleared swaps
           50,672                        54,495            8    
Prepaid expenses
           23,580            93,011            22,121            32,502   
Other assets
           55,953                                       
Total assets
           583,122,059            2,427,893,645            593,510,966            799,600,359   
 
Liabilities
Bank overdraft
                                               5,911   
Cash received as collateral for OTC derivatives
                       2,700,000                        4,520,000   
Borrowed bonds at value4
                                               776,011   
Options written at value5
           1,755,992                        1,762,070               
Bank borrowings payable
                       686,000,000                           
Reverse repurchase agreements
           166,332,986                        178,516,685            197,933,089   
Investments purchased payable
           16,376,188            22,148,400            16,376,188            74,777,803   
TBA sale commitments at value6
                                               44,487,923   
Unrealized depreciation on OTC derivatives
           188,743            2,763,107            188,705            7,721,082   
Swap premiums received
           63,782            7,954,213            156,743            197,887   
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts
           286,809            3,408,819            312,478               
Investment advisory fees payable
           223,842            1,092,131            179,059            232,261   
Swaps payable
           134,755            12,152            135,190            1,120,708   
Interest expense payable
                       563,987                           
Officer’s and Directors’ fees payable
           61,557            334,751            120,359            132,562   
Income dividends payable
           49,169            156,683            51,449            85,469   
Variation margin payable on financial futures contracts
                       165,366                           
Administration fees payable
                                   29,925            53,667   
Reorganization costs payable
                       320,621                           
Other accrued expenses payable
           129,449            276,612            124,128            134,936   
Total liabilities
           185,603,272            727,896,842            197,952,979            332,179,309   
Net Assets
        $ 397,518,787         $ 1,699,996,803         $ 395,557,987         $ 467,421,050   
 1  Investments at cost – unaffiliated
        $ 540,159,323         $ 2,261,062,174         $ 547,543,312         $ 727,845,252   
 2  Investments at cost – affiliated
        $ 3,061,475         $ 157,213         $ 4,630,425         $ 8,352,718   
 3  Foreign currency at cost
        $ 11,542         $ 35,579         $ 14,054               
 4  Proceeds received from borrowed bonds
                                            $ 842,347   
 5  Premiums received
        $ 2,380,530                     $ 2,390,029               
 6  Proceeds from TBA sale commitments
                                            $ 44,443,719   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)  

February 28, 2014 (Unaudited)
         BlackRock
Core Bond
Trust
(BHK)
     BlackRock
Corporate
High Yield
Fund, Inc.
(HYT)*
     BlackRock
Income
Opportunity
Trust, Inc.
(BNA)
     BlackRock
Income
Trust, Inc.
(BKT)
 
Net Assets Consist of
Paid-in capital7,8,9
        $   378,960,758         $ 1,815,651,258         $   385,546,646         $   478,542,248   
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income
           4,892,703            (2,711,129 )           4,726,878            7,891,132   
Accumulated net realized loss
           (10,604,117 )           (200,187,446 )           (18,883,098 )           (13,669,766 )  
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation
           24,269,443            87,244,120            24,167,561            (5,342,564 )  
Net Assets
        $ 397,518,787         $ 1,699,996,803         $ 395,557,987         $ 467,421,050   
Net asset value per share
        $ 14.70         $ 13.43         $ 11.48         $ 7.31   
 7  Par value
        $ 0.001         $ 0.100         $ 0.010         $ 0.01   
 8  Shares outstanding
           27,041,847            126,599,668            34,456,370            63,942,535   
 9  Shares authorized
           unlimited             200 million             200 million             200 million    
 *
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations  
Six Months Ended February 28, 2014 (Unaudited)
         BlackRock
Core Bond
Trust
(BHK)
     BlackRock
Corporate
High Yield
Fund, Inc.
(HYT)1
     BlackRock
Income
Opportunity
Trust, Inc.
(BNA)
     BlackRock
Income
Trust, Inc.
(BKT)
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $  13,689,533         $ 48,048,425         $  13,555,925         $  13,461,523   
Dividends – unaffiliated
           145,346            466,798            147,646               
Dividends – affiliated
           1,205            634             921             2,284   
Total income
           13,836,084            48,515,857            13,704,492            13,463,807   
 
Expenses
Investment advisory
           1,526,528            4,981,784            1,138,930            1,507,710   
Administration
                                   189,822            347,933   
Professional
           56,460            116,407            47,213            50,560   
Transfer agent
           28,787            105,334            30,613            50,886   
Custodian
           24,526            98,116            25,246            25,469   
Accounting services
           28,969            70,728            28,894            34,012   
Officer and Trustees
           24,604            76,219            26,266            31,811   
Reorganization
                       147,466                           
Printing
           12,619            28,816            12,506            13,766   
Registration
           4,263            5,681            5,406            9,881   
Miscellaneous
           43,230            112,579            39,944            24,913   
Total expenses excluding interest expense
           1,749,986            5,743,130            1,544,840            2,096,941   
Interest expense
           209,375            2,194,447            215,714            160,253   
Total expenses
           1,959,361            7,937,577            1,760,554            2,257,194   
Less fees waived by Manager
           (85,390 )           (700 )           (1,733 )           (3,898 )  
Total expenses after fees waived
           1,873,971            7,936,877            1,758,821            2,253,296   
Net investment income
           11,962,113            40,578,980            11,945,671            11,210,511   
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                                                                                
Investments
           2,066,984            26,511,720            2,004,916            1,469,318   
Financial futures contracts
           (666,471 )           2,036,519            (787,698 )           (3,349,686 )  
Foreign currency transactions
           (689,081 )           (854,417 )           (789,811 )              
Options written
           76,043            432,862            76,274               
Swaps
           (124,386 )           1,474,631            (68,125 )           244,558   
 
           663,089            29,601,315            435,556            (1,635,810 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
                                                                                
Investments
           16,869,382            53,159,881            17,314,413            5,325,413   
Financial futures contracts
           157,262            (3,022,832 )           175,650            (330,103 )  
Foreign currency translations
           (211,612 )           (3,429,192 )           (190,277 )              
Options written
           1,155,230            24,288            1,161,595               
Swaps
           (739,323 )           (149,281 )           (788,894 )           (886,569 )  
Borrowed bonds
                                               (15,187 )  
Unfunded loan commitments
                       (12,443 )                          
 
           17,230,939            46,570,421            17,672,487            4,093,554   
Total realized and unrealized gain
           17,894,028            76,171,736            18,108,043            2,457,744   
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
        $ 29,856,141         $ 116,750,716         $ 30,053,714         $ 13,668,255   
1 Consolidated Statement of Operations.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  
         BlackRock
Core Bond Trust (BHK)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
         Six Months
Ended
February 28,
2014
(Unaudited)
     Year Ended
August 31,
2013
 
Operations
Net investment income
        $     11,962,113         $    24,077,362   
Net realized gain
           663,089            1,698,305   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
           17,230,939            (31,803,836 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
           29,856,141            (6,028,169 )  
 
Dividends to Shareholders From
Net investment income
           (12,249,957 )           (25,416,860 )1  
 
Capital Share Transactions
Reinvestment of dividends
                       221,789   
 
Net Assets
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
           17,606,184            (31,223,240 )  
Beginning of period
           379,912,603            411,135,843   
End of period
        $ 397,518,787         $  379,912,603   
Undistributed net investment income, end of period
        $ 4,892,703         $ 5,180,547   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         BlackRock Corporate
High Yield Fund Inc. (HYT)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
         Six Months
Ended
February 28,
2014
(Unaudited)
     Year Ended
August 31,
2013
 
Operations
Net investment income
        $     40,578,980         $    35,346,627   
Net realized gain
           29,601,315            23,080,390   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
           46,570,421            (8,840,108 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
           116,750,716            49,586,909   
 
Dividends to Shareholders From
Net investment income
           (41,943,075 )           (39,195,248 )1  
 
Capital Share Transactions
Net proceeds from the issuance of shares due to reorganization
           1,178,342,562               
Reinvestment of dividends
                       499,916   
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions
           1,178,342,562            499,916   
 
Net Assets
Total increase in net assets
           1,253,150,203            10,891,577   
Beginning of period
           446,846,600            435,955,023   
End of period
        $ 1,699,996,803         $ 446,846,600   
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income, end of period
        $ (2,711,129 )        $ 3,902,307   
1 Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  
         BlackRock Income
Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
         Six Months
Ended
February 28,
2014
(Unaudited)
     Year Ended
August 31,
2013
 
Operations
Net investment income
        $   11,945,671         $ 23,559,363   
Net realized gain
           435,556            3,918,608   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
           17,672,487            (34,000,708 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
           30,053,714            (6,522,737 )  
 
Dividends to Shareholders From
Net investment income
           (12,300,925 )           (23,740,439 )1  
 
Net Assets
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
           17,752,789            (30,263,176 )  
Beginning of period
           377,805,198            408,068,374   
End of period
        $    395,557,987         $   377,805,198   
Undistributed net investment income, end of period
        $ 4,726,878         $ 5,082,132   
                     
         BlackRock
Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
         Six Months
Ended
February 28,
2014
(Unaudited)
     Year Ended
August 31,
2013
 
Operations
Net investment income
        $ 11,210,511         $ 20,368,194   
Net realized gain (loss)
           (1,635,810 )           516,801   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
           4,093,554            (30,160,300 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
           13,668,255            (9,275,305 )  
 
Dividends to Shareholders From
Net investment income
           (14,195,244 )           (30,628,476 )1  
 
Net Assets
Total decrease in net assets
           (526,989 )           (39,903,781 )  
Beginning of period
           467,948,039            507,851,820   
End of period
        $    467,421,050         $   467,948,039   
Undistributed net investment income, end of period
        $ 7,891,132         $ 10,875,865   
1 Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

66 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Statements of Cash Flows  
Six Months Ended February 28, 2014 (Unaudited)
         BlackRock
Core Bond
Trust
(BHK)
     BlackRock
Corporate
High Yield
Fund, Inc.
(HYT)1
     BlackRock
Income
Opportunity
Trust, Inc.
(BNA)
     BlackRock
Income Trust,
Inc.
(BKT)
 
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
        $ 29,856,141         $ 116,750,716         $ 30,053,714         $ 13,668,255   
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
                                                                                
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable
           25,140            (1,568,807 )2           (237,666 )           (512 )  
(Increase) decrease in swaps receivable
           355             (431,702 )           340             43,124   
(Increase) decrease in other assets
           (26,575 )                       96,026            16,208   
Increase in prepaid expenses
           (10,951 )           (83,861 )2           (9,418 )           (16,862 )  
(Increase) decrease in dividends receivable
           (1,221 )           30,438 2           (3,521 )              
(Increase) decrease in variation margin receivable on financial futures contracts
           99,758            2,015            100,809            (148,633 )  
Increase in variation margin receivable on centrally cleared swaps
           (37,904 )                       (41,817 )           (8 )  
Increase in cash pledged for financial futures contracts
           (245,000 )           (4,584,000 )2           (229,000 )           (500,000 )  
Increase in cash pledged for centrally cleared swaps
           (1,055,000 )                       (1,055,000 )              
Increase in cash pledged for OTC derivatives
           (710,000 )           (2,395,000 )           (720,000 )           (5,600,000 )  
Increase (decrease) in cash received for OTC derivatives
           (1,400,000 )           200,000 2           (1,500,000 )              
Decrease in cash pledged for reverse repurchase agreements
           347,000                        1,987,745            2,060,000   
(Increase) decrease in swaps premiums paid
           112,245            (289,235 )2           20,485               
Decrease in investment advisory fees payable
           (21,123 )           (619,840 )2           (13,061 )           (25,690 )  
Increase (decrease) in interest expense payable
           25,701            (182,051 )2           87,650            (22,811 )  
Decrease in other accrued expenses payable
           (27,040 )           (439,049 )2           (29,121 )           (24,512 )  
Increase (decrease) in variation margin payable on financial futures contracts
                       165,366 2                       (240,206 )  
Decrease in variation margin payable on centrally cleared swaps
                                               (12 )  
Increase (decrease) in swaps payable
           97,013            8,950            96,548            (18,868 )  
Increase in Officer’s and Trustees’ fees payable
           6,372            204,172 2           16,353            19,611   
Decrease in other liabilities
           (240,760 )                       (879,346 )              
Decrease in reorganization costs payable
                       (137,332 )2                          
Decrease in administration fees payable
                                   (2,164 )           (6,130 )  
Increase (decrease) in swaps premiums received
           (115,168 )           2,374,970 2           (23,617 )           (13,890 )  
Net realized loss on investments
           (1,260,701 )           (23,285,386 )           (1,367,531 )           (711,052 )  
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures, swaps and foreign currency translation
           (17,388,158 )           (49,593,253 )           (17,908,822 )           (4,439,650 )  
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments
           1,657,356            784,121            1,787,297            3,757,770   
Premiums received from options written
           2,819,741            432,862            2,833,513               
Proceeds from sales and principal paydowns of long-term investments
           227,443,412            476,420,531 2           218,619,201            1,037,568,086   
Purchases of long-term investments
           (222,187,897 )           (462,592,636 )2           (226,482,578 )           (1,087,508,368 )  
Net proceeds from sales of short-term securities
           2,274,016            15,508,289 2           2,274,513            6,749,531   
Premiums paid on closing options written
           (1,311,041 )                       (1,317,042 )              
Cash provided by operating activities
           18,725,711            66,680,278            6,154,490            (35,394,619 )  
 
Cash Used for Financing Activities
Proceeds from bank borrowings
                       234,000,000                           
Payments on bank borrowings
                       (261,000,000 )                          
Net borrowing of reverse repurchase agreements
           (6,230,076 )                       6,222,777            49,604,552   
Cash dividends paid to shareholders
           (12,259,069 )           (42,237,567 )           (12,306,845 )           (14,200,275 )  
Decrease in bank overdraft
           (157,427 )                                   (9,658 )  
Cash used for financing activities
           (18,646,572 )           (69,237,567 )           (6,084,068 )           35,394,619   
 
Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations
Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations
           (3,408 )           (812 )           (4,652 )              
 
Cash and Foreign Currency
Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currency
           75,731            (2,558,101 )           65,770               
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of period
           52,785            2,657,933 2           72,218               
Cash and foreign currency at end of period
        $ 128,516         $ 99,832         $ 137,988               
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the period for interest
        $ 183,674         $ 2,376,498         $ $128,064         $ 183,064   
 
Non-Cash Financing Activities
Fair value of investments acquired through reorganization
                    $ 1,691,534,575                           
Capital shares issued in reorganization
                    $ 1,178,342,562                           
1 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
2 Includes assets and liabilities acquired in reorganization.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights  BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK)

         Six Months
Ended
February 28,
2014
(Unaudited)
    



Year Ended August 31,

              2013      2012      2011      2010      2009
 
Per Share Operating Performance
Net asset value, beginning of period
        $ 14.05         $ 15.21         $ 13.78         $ 14.19         $ 12.56         $ 12.81   
Net investment income1
           0.44            0.89            0.88            0.83            0.87            0.80   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
           0.66            (1.11 )           1.37            (0.36 )           1.76            (0.28 )  
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations
           1.10            (0.22 )           2.25            0.47            2.63            0.52   
Dividends from net investment income
           (0.45 )           (0.94 )2           (0.82 )2           (0.88 )2           (1.00 )2           (0.77 )2  
Net asset value, end of period
        $ 14.70         $ 14.05         $ 15.21         $ 13.78         $ 14.19         $ 12.56   
Market price, end of period
        $ 13.38         $ 12.50         $ 15.41         $ 12.69         $ 13.92         $ 11.98   
 
Total Investment Return3
Based on net asset value
           8.32% 4        (1.42)%         17.06%            4.02%            22.44%            5.28%   
Based on market price
           10.82% 4        (13.43)%         28.78%         (2.35)%         25.93%            11.76%   
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Total expenses
           1.03% 5           1.03%            0.95%            1.02%            1.18%            1.06%   
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly
           0.98% 5           0.98%            0.94%            1.02%            1.18%            1.06%   
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense
           0.87% 5           0.86%            0.86%            0.93%            0.95%            0.83%   
Net investment income
           6.27% 5           5.92%            6.13%            6.05%            6.62%            7.09%   
 
Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period (000)
        $   397,519         $   379,913         $   411,136         $   372,295         $   383,540         $   339,524   
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)
        $ 166,096         $ 172,537         $ 182,679         $ 152,301         $ 168,938         $ 74,572   
Average borrowings outstanding, during the period (000)
        $ 174,822         $ 187,038         $ 143,234         $ 151,080         $ 162,760         $ 73,467   
Portfolio turnover
           40% 6           100% 7           290% 8           824% 9           641%10            315% 11  
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000
        $ 3,393         $ 3,202         $ 3,251         $ 3,444         $ 3,270         $ 5,553   
 1   Based on average shares outstanding.
 2   Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.
 3   Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
 4   Aggregate total investment return.
 5   Annualized.
 6   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover would have been 23%.
 7   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover would have been 63%.
 8   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover would have been 237%
 9   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover would have been 544%.
10   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover would have been 534%.
11   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover would have been 184%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights  BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT)

         Six Months
Ended
February 28,
20141
(Unaudited)
    



Year Ended August 31,

              20131      20121      2011      2010      2009
 
Per Share Operating Performance
Net asset value, beginning of period
        $ 12.62         $ 12.32         $ 11.49         $ 11.38         $ 9.68         $ 11.89   
Net investment income2
           0.46            1.00            1.04            1.06            1.05            1.05   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
           0.91            0.41            0.83            0.05            1.67            (2.07 )  
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations
           1.37            1.41            1.87            1.11            2.72            (1.02 )  
Dividends and distributions from net investment income
           (0.56 )           (1.11 )3           (1.04 )3           (1.00 )3           (1.02 )3           (1.19 )3  
Net asset value, end of period
        $ 13.43         $ 12.62         $ 12.32         $ 11.49         $ 11.38         $ 9.68   
Market price, end of period
        $ 12.51         $ 11.37         $ 12.96         $ 11.21         $ 11.19         $ 9.47   
 
Total Investment Return4
Based on net asset value
           11.46% 5           11.90%            17.14%            9.95%            29.26%         (4.03)%
Based on market price
           15.24% 5        (4.16)%         26.30%            9.09%            29.92%            10.09%   
 
Ratio to Average Net Assets
Total expenses
           1.40% 6,7           1.54% 8           1.51%            1.41%            1.34%            2.01%   
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly
           1.40% 6,7           1.54% 8           1.51%            1.41%            1.34%            2.01%   
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense and income tax
           1.01% 6,7           1.16% 8,9           1.19% 10           1.12%            1.09%            1.28%   
Net investment income
           6.94% 6           7.83%            8.84%            8.80%            9.52%            12.82%   
 
Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period (000)
        $ 1,699,997         $   446,847         $   435,955         $   405,697         $   401,760         $   341,415   
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)
        $ 686,000         $ 191,000         $ 181,000         $ 130,000         $ 89,000         $ 58,000   
Average borrowings outstanding, during the period (000)
        $ 485,934         $ 180,436         $ 142,342         $ 115,512         $ 76,356         $ 73,784   
Portfolio turnover
           28%            77%            61%            87%            85%            60%   
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000
        $ 3,478         $ 3,340         $ 3,409         $ 4,121         $ 5,514         $ 6,886   
 1   Consolidated Financial Highlights.
 2   Based on average shares outstanding.
 3   Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.
 4   Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
 5   Aggregate total investment return.
 6   Annualized.
 7   Includes reorganization costs. Without these costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly, and total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense would have been 1.38 %, 1.38% and 0.99%, respectively.
 8   Includes reorganization costs. Without these costs, total expenses, total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly, and total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense would have been 1.50%, 1.50% and 1.12%, respectively.
 9   For the year ended August 31, 2013, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense, borrowing costs and income tax was 1.15%.
10   For the year ended August 31, 2012, the total expense ratio after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense and borrowing costs was 1.09%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights  BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (BNA)

         Six Months
Ended
February 28,
2014
(Unaudited)
    



Year Ended August 31,

              2013      2012      2011      2010      2009
 
Per Share Operating Performance
Net asset value, beginning of period
        $ 10.96         $ 11.84         $ 10.77         $ 11.07         $ 10.02         $ 10.35   
Net investment income1
           0.35            0.68            0.67            0.63            0.59            0.59   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
           0.53            (0.87 )           1.05            (0.28 )           1.25            (0.31 )  
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations
           0.88            (0.19 )           1.72            0.35            1.84            0.28   
Dividends from net investment income
           (0.36 )           (0.69 )2           (0.65 )2           (0.65 )2           (0.79 )2           (0.61 )2  
Net asset value, end of period
        $ 11.48         $ 10.96         $ 11.84         $ 10.77         $ 11.07         $ 10.02   
Market price, end of period
        $ 10.39         $ 9.64         $ 11.58         $ 9.85         $ 10.56         $ 9.65   
 
Total Investment Return3
Based on net asset value
           8.54% 4        (1.47)%         16.81%            3.91%            19.83%            3.90%   
Based on market price
           11.69% 4        (11.39)%         24.92%         (0.37)%         18.69%            5.46%   
 
Ratio to Average Net Assets
Total expenses
           0.93% 5           0.93%            0.90%            0.95%            1.09%            0.95%   
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly
           0.93% 5           0.93%            0.90%            0.95%            1.09%            0.95%   
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense
           0.81% 5           0.81%            0.82%            0.85%            0.86%            0.85%   
Net investment income
           6.29% 5           5.82%            5.97%            5.94%            5.81%            6.45%   
 
Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period (000)
        $   395,558              377,805         $   408,068         $   371,175         $   381,379         $   345,101   
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)
        $ 178,517         $ 172,206         $ 188,055         $ 154,883         $ 157,776         $ 77,474   
Average borrowings outstanding, during the period (000)
        $ 177,140         $ 185,003         $ 151,411         $ 148,617         $ 151,700         $ 49,573   
Portfolio turnover
           39% 6           101% 7           285% 8           774% 9           720%10            270% 11  
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000
        $ 3,219         $ 3,194         $ 3,170         $ 3,396         $ 3,417         $ 5,454   
 1   Based on average shares outstanding.
 2   Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.
 3   Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
 4   Aggregate total investment return.
 5   Annualized.
 6   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 22%.
 7   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 63%.
 8   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 231%.
 9   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 492%.
10   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 608%.
11   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 165%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

70 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Financial Highlights  BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

         Six Months
Ended
February 28,
2014
(Unaudited)
    



Year Ended August 31,

              2013      2012      2011      2010      2009
 
Per Share Operating Performance
Net asset value, beginning of period
        $ 7.32         $ 7.94         $ 7.96         $ 7.76         $ 7.12         $ 6.94   
Net investment income1
           0.18            0.32            0.39            0.35            0.20            0.28   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
           0.03            (0.46 )           0.06            0.19            0.73            0.19   
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations
           0.21            (0.14 )           0.45            0.54            0.93            0.47   
Dividends and distributions from:
                                                                                                                        
Net investment income
           (0.22 )           (0.48 )2             (0.27 )2           (0.34 )2           (0.26 )2           (0.29 )2  
Net realized gain
                                   (0.20 )2                         (0.03 )2              
Total dividends and distributions
           (0.22 )           (0.48 )           (0.47 )           (0.34 )           (0.29 )           (0.29 )  
Net asset value, end of period
        $ 7.31         $ 7.32         $ 7.94         $ 7.96         $ 7.76         $ 7.12   
Market price, end of period
        $ 6.60         $ 6.40         $ 7.63         $ 7.18         $ 6.95         $ 6.53   
 
Total Investment Return3
Based on net asset value
           3.29% 4        (1.45)%         6.24%            7.70%            13.86%            7.64%   
Based on market price
           6.66% 4        (10.34)%         13.19%            8.47%            11.19%            12.87%   
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Total expenses
           0.97% 5           1.00%            0.97%            1.06%            1.05%            1.09%   
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly
           0.97% 5           1.00%            0.97%            1.05%            1.02%            1.08%   
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense
           0.90% 5           0.90%            0.90%            0.94%            0.92%            0.93%   
Net investment income
           4.83% 5           4.18%            4.86%            4.43%            2.72%            4.09%   
 
Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period (000)
        $   467,421         $   467,948         $   507,852         $   508,765         $   496,260         $   455,529   
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000)
        $ 197,993         $ 148,344         $ 119,706         $ 233,676         $ 106,985         $ 11,815   
Average borrowings outstanding, during the period (000)
        $ 191,496         $ 188,924         $ 183,890         $ 116,771         $ 23,316         $ 537    
Portfolio turnover
           133% 6           358% 7           487% 8           899% 9           883%10            700% 11  
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000
        $ 3,362         $ 4,154         $ 5,242         $ 3,177         $ 5,639         $ 39,555   
 1   Based on average shares outstanding.
 2   Determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.
 3   Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly greater or less than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, excludes the effects of any sales charges and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
 4   Aggregate total investment return.
 5   Annualized.
 6   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 66%.
 7   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 196%.
 8   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 230%.
 9   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 387%.
10   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 207%.
11   Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 184%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)  

1. Organization:

BlackRock Core Bond Trust (“BHK”), BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (formerly known as BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc.) (“HYT”), BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc. (“BNA”) and BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (“BKT”) (collectively, the “Trusts” or individually as a “Trust”) are registered under the 1940 Act, as diversified, closed-end management investment companies. HYT, BNA and BKT are organized as Maryland corporations. BHK is organized as a Delaware statutory trust. The Boards of Directors and the Board of Trustees of the Trusts are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board of Trustees” or the “Board”, and the directors/trustees thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Trustees”. The Trusts determine and make available for publication the NAVs of their Common Shares on a daily basis.

Reorganizations: The Board and shareholders of HYT and the Board and shareholders of each of BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY), BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE), BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV), BlackRock High Income Shares (HIS) and BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) (individually, a “Target Fund” and collectively the “Target Funds”) approved the reorganizations of each Target Fund into the Trust pursuant to which the Trust acquired substantially all of the assets and substantially all of the liabilities of each Target Fund in exchange for an equal aggregate value of newly-issued shares of the Trust. On February 28, 2014, the Trust changed its name from BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. to BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.

Each shareholder of a Target Fund received shares of HYT in an amount equal to the aggregate net asset value of such shareholder’s Target Fund shares, as determined at the close of business on November 15, 2013, less the costs of the Target Fund’s reorganization. Cash was distributed for any fractional shares.

The reorganizations were accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares of HYT in the following amounts and at the following conversion ratios:


Target Fund



   
Shares Prior to
Reorganization

   
Conversion
Ratio

   
Shares of
HYT

COY
           35,027,459            0.59633674            20,888,115   
CYE
           37,552,995            0.61218457            22,989,338   
HYV
           33,015,111            1.02665810            33,895,222   
HIS
           54,848,390            0.17536312            9,618,090   
BHY
           6,431,296            0.58941105            3,790,663   

    

Each Target Fund’s net assets and composition of net assets on November 15, 2013, the valuation date of the merger, were as follows:


         Target Funds



   

COY


   
CYE


HYV


   
HIS

   

BHY

Net assets
        $ 269,933,969         $ 297,104,927    $
438,025,175
     $
124,291,816
     $
48,986,675
  
Paid-in capital
        $ 305,598,538         $ 325,129,374    $
469,470,262
     $
151,206,100
     $
57,800,401
  
Distributions in excess of net investment income
        $ (1,255,282 )        $ (1,538,552 )   $
(1,918,349
)    $
(360,467
)     $
(176,691
)  
Accumulated net realized loss
        $ (41,042,211 )        $ (35,104,383 )   $
(45,260,725
)    $
(28,812,094
)     $
(11,055,877
)  
Net unrealized appreciation/ depreciation
        $ 6,632,924         $ 8,618,488     
$15,733,987
     $
$2,258,277
     $
2,418,842
  

For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by HYT were recorded at fair value. owever, the cost basis of the investments received from the Target Funds were carried forward to align ongoing reporting of HYT’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

The net assets of HYT before the acquisition were $457,705,742. The aggregate net assets of HYT immediately after the acquisition amounted to $1,636,048,304. Each Target Fund’s fair value and cost of investments prior to the reorganization were as follows:


Target Fund



   
Fair Value of
Investments

   
Cost of
Investments

COY
        $ 390,874,369         $ 384,527,373   
CYE
        $ 426,486,257         $ 418,164,825   
HYV
        $ 635,843,965         $ 620,566,784   
HIS
        $ 168,681,354         $ 165,706,402   
BHY
        $ 69,648,630         $ 67,122,917   

The purpose of these transactions was to combine six funds managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”) with the same or substantially similar (but not identical) investment objectives, investment policies, strategies, risks and restrictions. Each reorganization was a tax-free event and was effective on November 18, 2013.

Assuming the acquisition had been completed on September 1, 2013 the beginning of the fiscal reporting period of HYT, the pro forma results of operations for the six months ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

•  
  Net investment income/loss: $60,987,696
•  
  Net realized and change in unrealized gain/loss on investments: $148,326,085
•  
  Net increase/decrease in net assets resulting from operations: $209,313,781

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the Target Funds that have been included in HYT’s Consolidated Statement of Operations since November 18, 2013.

Reorganization costs incurred in connection with the reorganizations were expensed by HYT.

Basis of Consolidation: HYT’s accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BLK HYT (Luxembourg) Investments, S.a.r.l., BLK HYV (Luxembourg) Investments, S.a.r.l., BLK COY (Luxembourg) Investments, S.a.r.l. and BLK CYE (Luxembourg)

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Investments, S.a.r.l. (the “Taxable Subsidiaries”), all of which are wholly owned Taxable Subsidiaries of the Trust which hold shares of private Canadian companies, Laricina Energy Ltd. and Osum Oil Sands Corp. Such shares are held in the Taxable Subsidiaries in order to realize benefits under the Double Tax Avoidance Convention between Canada and Luxembourg, the result of which is gains on the sale of such shares will not be subject to capital gains taxes in Canada. Income earned on the investments held by the Taxable Subsidiaries may be taxable to such subsidiaries in Luxembourg. A tax provision, if any, is included in expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. A tax provision for realized and unrealized gains, if any, is included as a reduction of realized and/or unrealized gain (loss) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Intercompany accounts and transactions, if any, have been eliminated. The Taxable Subsidiaries are subject to the same investment policies and restrictions that apply to the Trust.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

The Trusts’ financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Trusts:

Valuation: US GAAP defines fair value as the price the Trusts would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Trusts determine the fair value of their financial instruments at market value using independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to provide oversight of the pricing function for the Trusts for all financial instruments.

The Trusts value their bond investments on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers or pricing services. Floating rate loan interests are valued at the mean of the bid prices from one or more brokers or dealers as obtained from a pricing service. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments, various relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by independent pricing services using models that consider estimated cash flows of each tranche of the security, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. Financial futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price. To-be-announced (“TBA”) commitments are valued on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by pricing services. Swap agreements are valued utilizing quotes received daily by the Trusts’ pricing service or through brokers, which are derived using daily swap curves and models that incorporate a number of market data factors, such as discounted cash flows, trades and values of the underlying reference instruments. Certain centrally cleared swaps are valued at the price determined by the relevant exchange or clearinghouse. Investments in open-end registered investment companies are valued at NAV each business day. Short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Municipal investments (including commitments to purchase such investments on a “when-issued” basis) are valued on the basis of prices provided by dealers or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments and information with respect to various relationships between investments.

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the last reported sale price that day or the NASDAQ official closing price, if applicable. For equity investments traded on more than one exchange, the last reported sale price on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded is used. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last available bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price.

Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into US dollars using exchange rates determined as of the close of business on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices and are determined as of the close of business on the NYSE. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available.

Exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices at the close of the options market in which the options trade. An exchange-traded option for which there is no mean price is valued at the last bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price. If no bid or ask price is available, the prior day’s price will be used, unless it is determined that the prior day’s price no longer reflects the fair value of the option. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) options and swaptions are valued by an independent pricing service using a mathematical model, which incorporates a number of market data factors, such as the trades and prices of the underlying instruments.

In the event that the application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Value Assets”). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Trust might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant consistent

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with the principles of fair value measurement, which include the market approach, income approach and/or in the case of recent investments, the cost approach, as appropriate. The market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions. The income approach generally is used to discount future cash flows to present value and is adjusted for liquidity as appropriate. These factors include but are not limited to: (i) attributes specific to the investment or asset; (ii) the principal market for the investment or asset; (iii) the customary participants in the principal market for the investment or asset; (iv) data assumptions by market participants for the investment or asset, if reasonably available; (v) quoted prices for similar investments or assets in active markets; and (vi) other factors, such as future cash flows, interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, recovery rates, liquidation amounts and/or default rates. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ from the values that would have been used had an active market existed. The Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, employs various methods for calibrating valuation approaches for investments where an active market does not exist, including regular due diligence of the Trusts’ pricing vendors, regular reviews of key inputs and assumptions, transactional back-testing or disposition analysis to compare unrealized gains and losses to realized gains and losses, reviews of missing or stale prices and large movements in market values and reviews of any market related activity. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such instruments may occur between the foreign market close and the close of business on the NYSE that may not be reflected in the computation of each Trust’s net assets. If events (e.g., a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur during such periods that are expected to affect the value of such instruments materially, those instruments may be Fair Value Assets and be valued at their fair value, as determined in good faith by the Global Valuation Committee using a pricing service and/or policies approved by the Board.

Foreign Currency: The Trusts’ books and records are maintained in US dollars. Purchases and sales of investment securities are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective date of such transactions. Generally, when the US dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the Trusts’ investments denominated in that currency will lose value because that currency is worth fewer US dollars; the opposite effect occurs if the US dollar falls in relative value.

The Trusts do not isolate the portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the changes in the market prices of investments held or sold for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. The Trusts report realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components may be treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases where a Trust enters into certain investments (e.g., dollar rolls, TBA sale commitments, financial futures contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps, short sales and written options) or certain borrowings (e.g., reverse repurchase transactions, treasury roll transactions and loan payable) that would be “senior securities” for 1940 Act purposes, each Trust may segregate or designate on its books and records cash or liquid securities having a market value at least equal to the amount of each Trust’s future obligations under such investments or borrowings. Doing so allows the investment or borrowing to be excluded from treatment as a “senior security.” Furthermore, if required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, each Trust may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments or obligations.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Trusts are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers, some of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized on the accrual basis.

Dividends and Distributions: Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The character and timing of dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP.

Income Taxes: It is each Trust’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of their taxable income to their shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Each Trust files US federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Trusts’ US federal tax returns remains open for each of the four years ended August 31, 2013. The statutes of limitations on each Trust’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

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Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Trusts’ facts and circumstances and does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Under the Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) approved by each Trust’s Board, the independent Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) may defer a portion of their annual complex-wide compensation. Deferred amounts earn an approximate return as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in common shares of certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds selected by the Independent Trustees. This has the same economic effect for the Independent Trustees as if the Independent Trustees had invested the deferred amounts directly in certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds.

The Plan is not funded and obligations thereunder represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Trust. Deferred compensation liabilities are included in officer’s and trustees’ fees payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will remain as a liability of the Trusts until such amounts are distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Other: Expenses directly related to a Trust are charged to that Trust. Other operating expenses shared by several funds are pro rated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods.

The Trusts have an arrangement with the custodian whereby fees may be reduced by credits earned on uninvested cash balances, which, if applicable, are shown as fees paid indirectly in the Statements of Operations. The custodian imposes fees on overdrawn cash balances, which can be offset by accumulated credits earned or may result in additional custody charges.

3. Securities and Other Investments:

Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed Securities: Certain Trusts may invest in asset-backed securities. Asset-backed securities are generally issued as pass-through certificates, which represent undivided fractional ownership interests in an underlying pool of assets, or as debt instruments, which are also known as collateralized obligations, and are generally issued as the debt of a special purpose entity organized solely for the purpose of owning such assets and issuing such debt. Asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. The yield characteristics of certain asset-backed securities may differ from traditional debt securities. One such major difference is that all or a principal part of the obligations may be prepaid at any time because the underlying assets (i.e., loans) may be prepaid at any time. As a result, a decrease in interest rates in the market may result in increases in the level of prepayments as borrowers, particularly mortgagors, refinance and repay their loans. An increased prepayment rate with respect to an asset-backed security subject to such a prepayment feature will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. In addition, the Trusts may have to subsequently reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates. If the Trusts have purchased such an asset-backed security at a premium, a faster than anticipated prepayment rate could result in a loss of principal to the extent of the premium paid.

Certain Trusts may purchase certain mortgage pass-through securities. There are a number of important differences among the agencies and instrumentalities of the US government that issue mortgage-related securities and among the securities that they issue. For example, mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by Ginnie Mae and such guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. However, mortgage-related securities issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates, which are solely the obligations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, are not backed by or entitled to the full faith and credit of the United States, but are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the Treasury.

Collateralized Debt Obligations: Certain Trusts may invest in collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), which include collateralized bond obligations (“CBOs”) and collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”). CBOs and CLOs are types of asset-backed securities. A CDO is an entity which is backed by a diversified pool of debt securities (CBOs) or syndicated bank loans (CLOs). The cash flows of the CDO can be split into multiple segments, called “tranches,” which will vary in risk profile and yield. The riskiest segment is the subordinated or “equity” tranche. This tranche bears the greatest risk of defaults from the underlying assets in the CDO and serves to protect the other, more senior, tranches from default in all but the most severe circumstances. Since it is shielded from defaults by the more junior tranches, a “senior” tranche will typically have higher credit ratings and lower yields than their underlying securities, and often receive investment grade ratings from one or more of the nationally recognized rating agencies. Despite the protection from the more junior tranches, senior tranches can experience substantial losses due to actual defaults, increased sensitivity to future defaults and the disappearance of one or more protecting tranches as a result of changes in the credit profile of the underlying pool of assets.

Multiple Class Pass-Through Securities: Certain Trusts may invest in multiple class pass-through securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) and commercial mortgage-backed securities. These multiple class securities may be issued by Ginnie Mae, US government agencies or instrumentalities or by trusts formed by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans. In general, CMOs are debt obligations of a legal entity that are collateralized by, and multiple class pass-through securities represent direct ownership interests in, a pool of residential or commercial mortgage loans or mortgage pass-through securities (the “Mortgage Assets”), the payments on which are used to make payments on the CMOs or multiple pass-through securities. Classes of CMOs include interest only (“IOs”), principal only (“POs”), planned amortization classes and targeted amortization classes. IOs and POs are stripped mortgage-backed securities representing interests in a pool of mortgages, the cash flow from which has been separated into interest and principal components. IOs receive the interest portion of the cash flow while POs receive the principal portion. IOs and POs can be extremely volatile in response to changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise and fall, the value of IOs tends to move in the same direction as interest rates. POs perform best when prepayments on the underlying mortgages rise since this increases the rate at which the principal is returned and the yield to

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maturity on the PO. When payments on mortgages underlying a PO are slower than anticipated, the life of the PO is lengthened and the yield to maturity is reduced. If the underlying Mortgage Assets experience greater than anticipated pre-payments of principal, the Trusts may not fully recoup their initial investment in IOs.

Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities: Certain Trusts may invest in stripped mortgage-backed securities issued by the US government, its agencies and instrumentalities. Stripped mortgage-backed securities are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest (IOs) and principal (POs) distributions on a pool of Mortgage Assets. The Trusts also may invest in stripped mortgage-backed securities that are privately issued.

Zero-Coupon Bonds: Certain Trusts may invest in zero-coupon bonds, which are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. Zero-coupon bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than similar maturity debt obligations which provide for regular interest payments.

Capital Trusts and Trust Preferred Securities: Certain Trusts may invest in capital trusts and/or trust preferred securities. These securities are typically issued by corporations, generally in the form of interest-bearing notes with preferred securities characteristics, or by an affiliated business trust of a corporation, generally in the form of beneficial interests in subordinated debentures or similarly structured securities. The securities can be structured as either fixed or adjustable coupon securities that can have either a perpetual or stated maturity date. For trust preferred securities, the issuing bank or corporation will pay interest to the trust, which will then be distributed to holders of the trust preferred securities as a dividend. Dividends can be deferred without creating an event of default or acceleration, although maturity cannot take place unless all cumulative payment obligations have been met. The deferral of payments does not affect the purchase or sale of these securities in the open market. Payments on these securities are treated as interest rather than dividends for federal income tax purposes. These securities generally are rated below that of the issuing company’s senior debt securities and are freely callable at the issuer’s option.

Preferred Stock: Certain Trusts may invest in preferred stock. Preferred stock has a preference over common stock in liquidation (and generally in receiving dividends as well) but is subordinated to the liabilities of the issuer in all respects. As a general rule, the market value of preferred stock with a fixed dividend rate and no conversion element varies inversely with interest rates and perceived credit risk, while the market price of convertible preferred stock generally also reflects some element of conversion value. Because preferred stock is junior to debt securities and other obligations of the issuer, deterioration in the credit quality of the issuer will cause greater changes in the value of a preferred stock than in a more senior debt security with similar stated yield characteristics. Unlike interest payments on debt securities, preferred stock dividends are payable only if declared by the issuer’s board of directors. Preferred stock also may be subject to optional or mandatory redemption provisions.

Floating Rate Loan Interests: Certain Trusts may invest in floating rate loan interests. The floating rate loan interests held by the Trusts are typically issued to companies (the “borrower”) by banks, other financial institutions, and privately and publicly offered corporations (the “lender”). Floating rate loan interests are generally non-investment grade, often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Trusts may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. Floating rate loan interests may include fully funded term loans or revolving lines of credit. Floating rate loan interests are typically senior in the corporate capital structure of the borrower. Floating rate loan interests generally pay interest at rates that are periodically determined by reference to a base lending rate plus a premium. The base lending rates are generally the lending rate offered by one or more European banks, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), the prime rate offered by one or more US banks or the certificate of deposit rate. Floating rate loan interests may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. The Trusts consider these investments to be investments in debt securities for purposes of their investment policies.

When a Trust purchases a floating rate loan interest it may receive a facility fee and when it sells a floating rate loan interest it may pay a facility fee. On an ongoing basis, the Trusts may receive a commitment fee based on the undrawn portion of the underlying line of credit amount of a floating rate loan interest. Facility and commitment fees are typically amortized to income over the term of the loan or term of the commitment, respectively. Consent and amendment fees are recorded to income as earned. Prepayment penalty fees, which may be received by the Trusts upon the prepayment of a floating rate loan interest by a borrower, are recorded as realized gains. The Trusts may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan. A different series or tranche may have varying terms and carry different associated risks.

Floating rate loan interests are usually freely callable at the borrower’s option. The Trusts may invest in such loans in the form of participations in loans (“Participations”) or assignments (“Assignments”) of all or a portion of loans from third parties. Participations typically will result in the Trusts having a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the borrower. The Trusts will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the Participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the borrower. In connection with purchasing Participations, the Trusts generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement, nor any rights of offset against the borrower, and the Trusts may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the Participation. As a result, the Trusts will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the Participation. The Trusts’ investment in loan participation interests involves the risk of insolvency of the financial intermediaries who are parties to the transactions. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling the Participation, the Trusts may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any offset between the lender and the borrower. Assignments typically result in the Trusts having a direct contractual relationship with the borrower, and the Trusts may enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement.

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In connection with floating rate loan interests, the Trusts may also enter into unfunded floating rate loan interests (“commitments”). In connection with these commitments, the Trusts earn a commitment fee, typically set as a percentage of the commitment amount. Such fee income, which is included in interest income in the Statements of Operations, is recognized ratably over the commitment period. Unfunded floating rate loan interests are marked-to-market daily, and any unrealized appreciation or depreciation is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations. As of February 28, 2014, the Trusts had no outstanding unfunded floating rate loan interests.

Forward Commitments and When-Issued Delayed Delivery Securities: Certain Trusts may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. The Trusts may purchase securities under such conditions with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Trusts may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the Trusts are not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Trusts assume the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. In the event of default by the counterparty, the Trusts’ maximum amount of loss is the unrealized appreciation of unsettled when-issued transactions, which is shown in the Schedules of Investments.

TBA Commitments: Certain Trusts may enter into TBA commitments. TBA commitments are forward agreements for the purchase or sale of mortgage-backed securities for a fixed price, with payment and delivery on an agreed upon future settlement date. The specific securities to be delivered are not identified at the trade date. However, delivered securities must meet specified terms, including issuer, rate and mortgage terms. The Trusts generally enter into TBA commitments with the intent to take possession of or deliver the underlying mortgage-backed securities but can extend the settlement or roll the transaction. TBA commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases, respectively, prior to settlement date.

Mortgage Dollar Roll Transactions: Certain Trusts may sell TBA mortgage-backed securities and simultaneously contract to repurchase substantially similar (i.e., same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specific future date at an agreed upon price. During the period between the sale and repurchase, the Trusts will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. The Trusts account for mortgage dollar roll transactions as purchases and sales and realizes gains and losses on these transactions. These transactions may increase the Trusts’ portfolio turnover rate. Mortgage dollar rolls involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Trusts are required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities.

Borrowed Bond Agreements: Certain Trusts may enter into borrowed bond agreements. In a borrowed bond agreement, the Trusts borrow a bond from a counterparty in exchange for cash collateral with the commitment that the security and the cash will be returned to the counterparty and the Trusts, respectively, at a mutually agreed upon rate and date. Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time. Borrowed bond agreements are entered into primarily in connection with short sales of bonds. Earnings on cash collateral and compensation to the lender of the bond are based on agreed upon rates between the Trusts and the counterparty. The value of the underlying cash collateral approximates the market value and accrued interest of the borrowed bond. To the extent that a borrowed bond transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the cash collateral in the possession of the counterparty is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. As the market value of the borrowed bond changes, the cash collateral is periodically increased or decreased with a frequency and in amounts prescribed in the borrowed bond agreement. Full realization of the collateral by the Trusts may be limited if the value of an investment purchased with the cash collateral by the lender decreases. The Trusts may also experience delays in gaining access to the collateral.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Certain Trusts may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with qualified third party broker-dealers. In a reverse repurchase agreement, the Trusts sell securities to a bank or broker-dealer and agree to repurchase the same securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price. During the term of the reverse repurchase agreement, the Trusts continue to receive the principal and interest payments on the securities sold. Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time. Interest on the value of the reverse repurchase agreements issued and outstanding is based upon competitive market rates determined at the time of issuance. The Trusts may utilize reverse repurchase agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. Reverse repurchase agreements involve leverage risk and also the risk that the market value of the securities that the Trusts are obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price.

For financial reporting purposes, cash received in exchange for securities delivered plus accrued interest payments to be made to the counterparty is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at face value including accrued interest. Due to the short term nature of the reverse repurchase agreements, face value approximates fair value. Interest payments made by the Trusts to the counterparties are recorded as a component of interest expense in the Statements of Operations. In periods of increased demand for the security, the Trusts may receive a fee for use of the security by the counterparty, which may result in interest income to the Trusts.

Treasury Roll Transactions: Certain Trusts may enter into treasury roll transactions. In a treasury roll transaction the Trusts sell a Treasury security to a counterparty with a simultaneous agreement to repurchase the same security at an agreed upon price and future settlement date. The Trusts receive cash from the sale of the Treasury security to use for other investment purposes. The difference between the sale price and repurchase price represents net interest income or net interest expense reflective of an agreed upon rate between the Trusts and the counterparty

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over the term of the borrowing. For US GAAP purposes, a treasury roll transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing and not as a purchase or sale. During the term of the borrowing, interest income from the Treasury security and the related interest expense on the secured borrowing is recorded by the Trusts on an accrual basis. The Trusts will benefit from the transaction if the income earned on the investment purchased with the cash received in the treasury roll transaction exceeds the interest expense incurred by the Trusts. If the interest expense exceeds the income earned, the Trusts’ net investment income and dividends to shareholders may be adversely impacted. Treasury roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Trusts are required to repurchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities.

Reverse repurchase transactions, borrowed bond agreements and treasury roll transactions are entered into by the Trusts under Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRA”), which permit the Trusts, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from the Trusts. With reverse repurchase transactions, borrowed bond agreements and treasury roll transactions, typically the Trusts and the counterparties are permitted to sell, re-pledge, or use the collateral associated with the transaction. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of the MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, the Trusts receive or post securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be paid or received by the Trusts upon the maturity of the transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Trusts are considered an unsecured creditor with respect to excess collateral and, as such, the return of excess collateral may be delayed.

    

The following table is a summary of the Trusts’ borrowed bonds and reverse repurchase agreements by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MRA on a net basis as of February 28, 2014:


BHK

Counterparty



   
Reverse Repurchase
Agreements

   
Fair Value of Non-cash
Collateral Pledged Including
Accrued Interest1

   
Cash Collateral
Pledged
   
Net Amount
Barclays Capital, Inc.
        $ 16,628,855         $ (16,628,855 )        
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
           50,628,821            (50,628,821 )        
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
           29,398,822            (29,398,822 )        
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
           10,557,753            (10,557,753 )        
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
           25,219,508            (25,219,508 )        
UBS Securities LLC
           33,899,227            (33,899,227 )        
Total
        $ 166,332,986         $ (166,332,986 )        
1 Collateral with a value of $173,295,360 has been pledged in connection with open reverse repurchase agreements. Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.


BNA


Counterparty



   
Reverse Repurchase
Agreements

   
Fair Value of Non-cash
Collateral Pledged Including
Accrued Interest2

   
Cash Collateral
Pledged
   
Net Amount
Barclays Capital, Inc.
        $ 7,817,047         $ (7,817,047 )        
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
           47,679,210            (47,679,210 )        
Credit Suisse (USA) LLC
           42,015,781            (42,015,781 )        
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
           10,033,298            (10,033,298 )        
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
           34,751,006            (34,751,006 )        
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
           1,980,972            (1,980,972 )        
UBS Securities LLC
           34,239,371            (34,239,371 )        
Total
        $ 178,516,685         $ (178,516,685 )        
2 Collateral with a value of $186,703,123 has been pledged in connection with open reverse repurchase agreements. Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.
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BKT

Counterparty

Borrowed
Bonds
Agreements1
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
Borrowed
Bonds at Value
Including
Accrued
Interest2
Exposure
Due
(to) / from
Counterparty
before
Collateral
Non-cash
Collateral
Received
Cash
Collateral
Received
Non-cash
Collateral
Pledged
Cash
Collateral
Pledged
Net
Collateral
(Received) /
Pledged
Net
Exposure
Due (to) /
from
Counterparty3
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
       $ 2,917,371        $ 2,917,371   $ (2,843,619 )     $ (2,843,619 )     $ 73,752   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
  $ 741,624      195,015,718   $ 783,395      196,540,737      (202,126,141 )        (202,126,141 )        (5,585,404 )  
Total
  $ 741,624   $ 197,933,089   $ 783,395   $ 199,458,108   $ (204,969,760 )     $ (204,969,760 )     $ (5,511,652 )  
1 Included in Investments at value-unaffiliated in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
2 Includes accrued interest on borrowed bonds in the amount of $7,384 which is included in interest expense payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
3 Net exposure represents the net receivable (payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default.

In the event the buyer of securities under an MRA files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the Trusts’ use of the proceeds of the agreement may be restricted while the other party, or its trustee or receiver, determines whether or not to enforce the Trusts’ obligation to repurchase the securities.

Short Sales: Certain Trusts may enter into short sale transactions in which the Trusts sell a security they do not hold in anticipation of a decline in the market price of that security. When the Trusts make a short sale, they will borrow the security sold short (borrowed bond) and deliver the security to the counterparty to which they sold the security short. An amount equal to the proceeds received by the Trusts is reflected as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the market value of the short sale. The Trusts are required to repay the counterparty interest on the security sold short, which is shown as interest expense in the Statements of Operations. The Trusts are exposed to market risk based on the amount, if any, that the market value of the security increases beyond the market value at which the position was sold. Thus, a short sale of a security involves the risk that instead of declining, the price of the security sold short will rise. The short sale of securities involves the possibility of a theoretically unlimited loss since there is a theoretically unlimited potential for the market price of the security sold short to increase. A gain, limited to the price at which the Trusts sold the security short, or a loss, unlimited as to the dollar amount, will be recognized upon the termination of a short sale if the market price is either less than or greater than the proceeds originally received. There is no assurance the Trusts will be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price.

4. Derivative Financial Instruments:

The Trusts engage in various portfolio investment strategies using derivative contracts both to increase the returns of the Trusts and/or to economically hedge their exposure to certain risks such as credit risk, equity risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk. These contracts may be transacted on an exchange or OTC.

Financial Futures Contracts: The Trusts purchase and/or sell financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts to gain exposure to, or economically hedge against, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk), changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk). Financial futures contracts are agreements between the Trusts and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and at a specified date. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, financial futures contracts are settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date.

Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Trusts are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated on the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited, if any, is recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged for financial futures contracts. Pursuant to the contract, the Trusts agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin. Variation margin is recorded by the Trusts as unrealized appreciation or depreciation and, if applicable, as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

When the contract is closed, the Trusts record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of financial futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of financial futures contracts, interest or foreign currency exchange rates and the underlying assets.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: The Trusts enter into foreign currency exchange contracts as an economic hedge against either specific transactions or portfolio instruments or to obtain exposure to, or hedge exposure away from, foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk). A foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set exchange rate on a future date. Foreign currency exchange contracts, when used by the Trusts, help to manage the overall exposure to the currencies, in which some of the investments held by the Trusts are denominated. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Trusts as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Trusts record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of

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foreign currency exchange contracts involves the risk that the value of a foreign currency exchange contract changes unfavorably due to movements in the value of the referenced foreign currencies.

Options: The Trusts purchase and write call and put options to increase or decrease their exposure to underlying instruments (including equity risk and interest rate risk) and/or, in the case of options written, to generate gains from options premiums. A call option gives the purchaser (holder) of the option the right (but not the obligation) to buy, and obligates the seller (writer) to sell (when the option is exercised), the underlying instrument at the exercise or strike price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. A put option gives the holder the right to sell and obligates the writer to buy the underlying instrument at the exercise or strike price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. When the Trusts purchase (write) an option, an amount equal to the premium paid (received) by the Trusts is reflected as an asset (liability). The amount of the asset (liability) is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option purchased (written). When an instrument is purchased or sold through an exercise of an option, the related premium paid (or received) is added to (or deducted from) the basis of the instrument acquired or deducted from (or added to) the proceeds of the instrument sold. When an option expires (or the Trusts enter into a closing transaction), the Trusts realize a gain or loss on the option to the extent of the premiums received or paid (or gain or loss to the extent the cost of the closing transaction exceeds the premiums received or paid). When the Trusts write a call option, such option is “covered,” meaning that the Trusts hold the underlying instrument subject to being called by the option counterparty. When the Trusts write a put option, such option is covered by cash in an amount sufficient to cover the obligation.

Options on swaps (swaptions) are similar to options on securities except that instead of selling or purchasing the right to buy or sell a security, the writer or purchaser of the swap option is granting or buying the right to enter into a previously agreed upon interest rate or credit default swap agreement (interest rate risk and/or credit risk) at any time before the expiration of the option.

The Trusts also purchase or sell listed or OTC foreign currency options, foreign currency futures and related options on foreign currency futures as a short or long hedge against possible variations in foreign exchange rates or to gain exposure to foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk). When foreign currency is purchased or sold through an exercise of a foreign currency option, the related premium paid (or received) is added to (or deducted from) the basis of the foreign currency acquired or deducted from (or added to) the proceeds of the foreign currency sold (receipts from the foreign currency purchased). Such transactions may be effected with respect to hedges on non-US dollar denominated instruments owned by the Trusts but not yet delivered, or committed or anticipated to be purchased by the Trusts.

In purchasing and writing options, the Trusts bear the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Trusts may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market. Exercise of a written option could result in the Trusts purchasing or selling a security when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value.

Swaps: The Trusts enter into swap agreements in which the Trusts and a counterparty agree either to make periodic net payments on a specified notional amount or a net payment upon termination. Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the OTC market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract (“OTC swaps”) or centrally cleared (“centrally cleared swaps”). Swaps are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For OTC swaps, any upfront premiums paid are recorded as assets and any upfront fees received are recorded as liabilities and are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received, respectively, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and amortized over the term of the OTC swap. Payments received or made by the Trusts for OTC swaps are recorded in the Statements of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. When an OTC swap is terminated, the Trusts will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Trusts’ basis in the contract, if any. Generally, the basis of the contracts is the premium received or paid.

In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Trusts’ counterparty on the swap agreement becomes the CCP. The Trusts are required to interface with the CCP through a broker. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, the Trusts are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated on the Schedules of Investments and cash deposited is recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged for centrally cleared swaps. The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swaps is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received from (paid to) the counterparty, including at termination, are recorded as realized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations.

Swap transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of interest rate, credit and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform or disagree as to the meaning of the contractual terms in the agreements, and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates and/or market values associated with these transactions.

•  
  Credit default swaps — The Trusts enter into credit default swaps to manage their exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market, to reduce their risk exposure to defaults of corporate and/or sovereign issuers or to create exposure to corporate and/or sovereign issuers to which they are not otherwise exposed (credit risk). The Trusts may either buy or sell (write) credit default swaps on single-name issuers (corporate or sovereign), a combination or basket of single-name
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  issuers or traded indexes. Credit default swaps on single-name issuers are agreements in which the protection buyer pays fixed periodic payments to the seller in consideration for a guarantee from the protection seller to make a specific payment should a negative credit event take place with respect to the referenced entity (e.g., bankruptcy, failure to pay, obligation accelerators, repudiation, moratorium or restructuring). Credit default swaps on traded indexes are agreements in which the buyer pays fixed periodic payments to the seller in consideration for a guarantee from the seller to make a specific payment should a write-down, principal or interest shortfall or default of all or individual underlying securities included in the index occur. As a buyer, if an underlying credit event occurs, the Trusts will either (i) receive from the seller an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced security or underlying securities comprising the index, or (ii) receive a net settlement of cash equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the security or underlying securities comprising the index. As a seller (writer), if an underlying credit event occurs, the Trusts will either pay the buyer an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced security or underlying securities comprising the index or pay a net settlement of cash equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the security or underlying securities comprising the index.
•  
  Total return swaps — The Trusts enter into total return swaps to obtain exposure to a security or market without owning such security or investing directly in that market or to transfer the risk/return of one market (e.g., fixed income) to another market (e.g., equity or commodity prices) (equity risk, commodity price risk and/or interest rate risk). Total return swaps are agreements in which there is an exchange of cash flows whereby one party commits to make payments based on the total return (coupons plus capital gains/losses) of an underlying instrument in exchange for fixed or floating rate interest payments. To the extent the total return of the instrument or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Trusts will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.
•  
  Interest rate swaps — The Trusts enter into interest rate swaps to gain or reduce exposure to interest rates or to manage duration, the yield curve or interest rate risk by economically hedging the value of the fixed rate bonds, which may decrease when interest rates rise (interest rate risk). Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays a stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating, for another party’s stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating, on the same notional amount for a specified period of time. Interest rate floors, which are a type of interest rate swap, are agreements in which one party agrees to make payments to the other party to the extent that interest rates fall below a specified rate or floor in return for a premium. In more complex swaps, the notional principal amount may decline (or amortize) over time.
•  
  Forward Swaps — The Trusts may enter into forward interest rate swaps and forward total return swaps. In a forward swap, each Trust and the counterparty agree to make either periodic net payments beginning on a specified future effective date or a net payment at termination, unless terminated earlier.

    

The following is a summary of the Trusts’ derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure:


Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments as of February 28, 2014
         Derivative Assets
        
   
BHK
   
HYT
   
BNA
   
BKT



   
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location

   
Value
Interest rate contracts
      Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation1; Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; Investments at value – unaffiliated2         $ 1,120,179                     $ 1,129,691         $ 6,094,608   
Foreign currency exchange
    contracts
      Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts                      $ 233,228                           
Credit contracts
      Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums paid             301,024            3,704,213            302,605               
Total
                 $ 1,421,203         $ 3,937,441         $ 1,432,296         $ 6,094,608   

         Derivative Liabilities
        
   
BHK
   
HYT
   
BNA
   
BKT



   
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location

   
Value
Interest rate contracts
      Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation1; Unrealized depreciation on OTC swaps; Investments at value – unaffiliated2         $ 2,252,362         $ 78,809         $ 2,260,242         $ 9,277,912   
Foreign currency exchange
    contracts
      Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts             286,809            3,408,819            312,478               
Credit contracts
      Unrealized depreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums received             344,281            10,717,320            345,448               
Equity contracts
      Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation1                        2,939,052                           
Total
                 $ 2,883,452         $ 17,144,000         $ 2,918,168         $ 9,277,912   
1 Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on financial futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, as reported in the Schedules of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
2 Includes options purchased at value as reported in the Schedules of Investments.
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The Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Statements of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2014

         Net Realized Gain (Loss) From



   
BHK
   
HYT
   
BNA
   
BKT
Interest rate contracts:
                                                                                
Financial futures contracts
        $ (666,471 )        $ (616,657 )        $ (787,698 )        $ (3,349,686 )  
Swaps
           93,049                        (39,361 )           244,558   
Options1
           182,813                        183,109               
Foreign currency exchange contracts:
                                                                                
Foreign currency transactions
           (754,591 )           (1,041,413 )           (854,457 )              
Credit contracts:
                                                                                
Swaps
           (217,435 )           1,474,631            (28,764 )              
Equity contracts:
                                                                                
Financial futures contracts
                       2,653,176                           
Options1
                       (6,375,649 )                          
Total
        $ (1,362,635 )        $ (3,905,912 )        $ (1,527,171 )        $ (3,105,128 )  

         Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on



   
BHK
   
HYT
   
BNA
   
BKT
Interest rate contracts:
                                                                                
Financial futures contracts
        $ 157,262         $ (83,780 )        $ 175,650         $ (330,103 )  
Swaps
           (729,099 )                       (778,620 )           (886,569 )  
Options1
           625,642                        631,766               
Foreign currency exchange contracts:
                                                                                
Foreign currency translations
           (213,491 )           (3,444,120 )           (191,177 )              
Credit contracts:
                                                                                
Swaps
           (10,224 )           (149,281 )           (10,274 )              
Equity contracts:
                                                                                
Financial futures contracts
                       (2,939,051 )                          
Options1
                       (282,618 )                          
Total
        $   (169,910 )        $ (6,898,850 )        $   (172,655 )        $ (1,216,672 )  
1 Options purchased are included in the net realized gain (loss) from investments and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments.

For the six months ended February 28, 2014, the average quarterly balances of outstanding derivative financial instruments were as follows:





   
BHK
   
HYT
   
BNA
   
BKT
Financial futures contracts:
                                                                                
Average number of contracts purchased
           746             55 2           696             37 2  
Average number of contracts sold
           625             890 2           626             1,477   
Average notional value of contracts purchased
        $ 118,322,209         $ 4,606,386 2        $ 112,514,201         $ 9,198,525 2  
Average notional value of contracts sold
        $ 90,351,734         $ 90,889,247         $ 90,476,688         $ 224,549,600   
Foreign currency exchange contracts:
                                                                                
Average number of contracts – US dollars purchased
           4             23             4                
Average number of contracts – US dollars sold
           1             4             1                
Average US dollar amounts purchased
        $ 15,337,574         $ 221,928,115         $ 16,781,483               
Average US dollar amounts sold
        $ 1,301,970         $ 4,142,217         $ 1,297,998               
Options:
                                                                                
Average number of option contracts purchased
                       2,569                           
Average number of option contracts written
                       1,798 2                          
Average notional value of option contracts purchased
                    $ 46,678,654                           
Average notional value of option contracts written
                    $ 28,041,000 2                          
Average number of swaption contracts purchased
           5                         5                
Average number of swaption contracts written
           15                         15                
Average notional value of swaption contracts purchased
        $ 90,900,000                     $ 91,200,000               
Average notional value of swaption contracts written
        $ 134,000,000                     $ 134,600,000               
Credit default swaps:
                                                                                
Average number of contracts – buy protection
           4             8             2                
Average number of contracts – sell protection
           8             49             8                
Average notional value – buy protection
        $ 3,201,000         $ 2,508,598         $ 3,200,000               
Average notional value – sell protection
        $ 4,460,000         $ 45,564,442         $ 4,485,000               
Interest rate swaps:
                                                                                
Average number of contracts – pays fixed rate
           8                         8             1    
Average number of contracts – receives fixed rate
           2                         2             7    
Average notional value – pays fixed rate
        $ 92,600,000                     $ 92,700,000         $ 60,000,000   
Average notional value – receives fixed rate
        $ 6,850,000                     $ 6,850,000         $ 71,565,000   
2 Average contract amount shown due to limited activity.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)  

Counterparty Credit Risk: A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

The Trusts’ risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by such Trust. For OTC options purchased, each Trust bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by such Trust should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Options written by the Trusts do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Trusts, and not the counterparty, to perform.

With exchange-traded purchased options and futures and centrally cleared swaps, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Trusts since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, the Trusts do not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency) of the clearing broker or clearinghouse. Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures and centrally cleared swaps with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Trusts.

In order to better define their contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Trusts mitigate their counterparty risk, the Trusts may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between each Trust and a counterparty that governs certain OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, each Trust may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. In addition, certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Trusts’ net assets decline by a stated percentage or the Trusts fail to meet the terms of their ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the Trusts to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

Collateral Requirements: For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by the Trusts and the counterparty.

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Trusts and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged as collateral and cash received as collateral, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Trusts, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of business of the Trusts and any additional required collateral is delivered to/pledged by the Trusts on the next business day. Typically, the Trusts and counterparties are not permitted to sell, re-pledge or use the collateral they receive. To the extent amounts due to the Trusts from their counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Trusts bear the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. Each Trust attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

For financial reporting purposes, the Trusts do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

    

At February 28, 2014, the Trusts’ derivative assets and liabilities (by type) are as follows:





   
BHK
   
HYT



   
Assets
   
Liabilities
   
Assets
   
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments:
                                                          
Financial futures contracts
        $ 88,013                                 $ 165,366   
Foreign currency exchange contracts
                    $ 286,809         $ 233,228            3,408,819   
Options1
           553,090            1,755,992                           
Centrally cleared swaps
           50,672                                       
OTC swaps2
           301,024            344,281            3,704,213            10,717,320   
Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities
           992,799            2,387,082            3,937,441            14,291,505   
Derivatives not subject to an master netting agreement of similar agreement (“MNA”)
           (138,685 )                                   (165,366 )  
Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA
        $ 854,114         $ 2,387,082         $ 3,937,441         $ 14,126,139   
1 Includes options purchased at value which is included in Investments at value — unaffiliated in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and reported in the Schedules of Investments.
2 Includes unrealized appreciation/depreciation on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/received in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 83
 
  
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)  




   
BNA
   
BKT



   
Assets
   
Liabilities
   
Assets
   
Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments:
                                                          
Financial futures contracts
        $ 98,437                     $ 148,633               
Foreign currency exchange contracts
                    $ 312,478                           
Options1
           553,189            1,762,070                           
Centrally cleared swaps
           54,495                        8                
OTC swaps2
           302,605            345,448            6,083,714         $ 7,918,969   
Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities
           1,008,726            2,419,996            6,232,355            7,918,969   
Derivatives not subject to an MNA
           (152,932 )                       (148,641 )              
Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA
        $ 855,794         $ 2,419,996         $ 6,083,714         $ 7,918,969   
1 Includes options purchased at value which is included in Investments at value – unaffiliated in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and reported in the Schedules of Investments.
2 Includes unrealized appreciation/depreciation on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/received in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables present the Trusts’ derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA and net of the related collateral received and pledged by the Trusts as of February 28, 2014:


BHK

Counterparty



   
Derivative Assets
Subject to an
MNA by Counterparty

   
Derivatives
Available
for Offset3

   
Non-cash
Collateral
Received

   
Cash
Collateral
Received

   
Net Amount
of Derivative
Assets4

Bank of America NA
        $ 24,732         $ (19,878 )                                $ 4,854   
Barclays Bank PLC
           70,542            (70,542 )                                      
Citibank N.A.
           55,554            (55,554 )                                      
Credit Suisse International
           33,498            (25,063 )                                   8,435   
Deutsche Bank AG
           571,163            (571,163 )                                      
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
           28,730            (20,846 )                                   7,884   
HSBC Bank PLC
           3,256            (3,256 )                                      
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
           66,639            (48,113 )                                   18,526   
Total
        $ 854,114         $ (814,415 )                                $ 39,699   


BHK

Counterparty



   
Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty

   
Derivatives
Available
for Offset3

   
Non-cash
Collateral
Pledged

   
Cash
Collateral
Pledged6

   
Net Amount
of Derivative
Liabilities7

Bank of America NA
        $ 19,878         $ (19,878 )                                      
Barclays Bank PLC
           702,979            (70,542 )                    $ (510,000 )5        $ 122,437   
Citibank N.A.
           267,163 5           (55,554 )                                   211,609   
Credit Suisse International
           25,063            (25,063 )                                      
Deutsche Bank AG
           872,602            (571,163 )                                   301,439   
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
           20,846            (20,846 )                                      
HSBC Bank PLC
           5,464            (3,256 )                                   2,208   
JPMorgan Chase Bank PLC
           422,542                                    (422,542 )5              
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
           48,113            (48,113 )                                      
UBS AG
           2,432                                                2,432   
Total
        $ 2,387,082         $ (814,415 )                    $ (932,542 )        $ 640,125   


HYT

Counterparty



   
Derivative Assets
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty

   
Derivatives
Available
for Offset3

   
Non-cash
Collateral
Received

   
Cash
Collateral
Received8

   
Net Amount
of Derivative
Assets

Barclays Bank PLC
        $ 215,605         $ (215,605 )                                      
Citibank N.A.
           96,434            (96,434 )                                      
Deutsche Bank AG
           2,574,831            (162,959 )                    $ (2,411,872 )              
Goldman Sachs International
           1,050,571            (1,050,571 )                                      
Total
        $ 3,937,441         $ (1,525,569 )                    $ (2,411,872 )              
3 The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.
4 Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.
5 Derivative contract can be offset with options written receivable of $145,800.
6 Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.
7 Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.
8 Excess of collateral received from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.
84 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014
 
  
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)  


HYT

Counterparty



   
Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty

   
Derivatives
Available
for Offset1

   
Non-cash
Collateral
Pledged2

   
Cash
Collateral
Pledged2

   
Net Amount
of Derivative
Liabilities3

Barclays Bank PLC
        $ 2,971,025         $ (215,605 )                    $ (2,755,420 )              
Citibank N.A.
           282,245            (96,434 )                                $ 185,811   
Credit Suisse International
           4,417                                                4,417   
Deutsche Bank AG
           162,959            (162,959 )                                      
Goldman Sachs International
           6,743,807            (1,050,571 )        $ (5,693,236 )                          
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
           1,973,881                                    (775,000 )           1,198,881   
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
           1,987,805                                                1,987,805   
Total
        $ 14,126,139         $ (1,525,569 )        $ (5,693,236 )        $ (3,530,420 )        $ 3,376,914   


BNA

Counterparty



   
Derivative Assets
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty

   
Derivatives
Available
for Offset1

   
Non-cash
Collateral
Received

   
Cash
Collateral
Received

   
Net Amount
of Derivative
Assets4

Bank of America NA
        $ 24,832         $ (19,878 )                                $ 4,954   
Barclays Bank PLC
           70,542            (70,542 )                                      
Citibank N.A.
           55,952            (55,952 )                                      
Credit Suisse International
           34,124            (25,531 )                                   8,593   
Deutsche Bank AG
           571,140            (571,140 )                                      
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
           28,730            (20,846 )                                   7,884   
HSBC Bank PLC
           3,257            (3,257 )                                      
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
           67,217            (48,533 )                                   18,684   
Total
        $ 855,794         $ (815,679 )                                $ 40,115   


BNA


Counterparty



   
Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty

   
Derivatives
Available
for Offset1

   
Non-cash
Collateral
Pledged

   
Cash
Collateral
Pledged2

   
Net Amount
of Derivative
Liabilities3

Bank of America NA
        $ 19,878         $ (19,878 )                                      
Barclays Bank PLC
           731,918            (70,542 )                    $ (520,000 )        $ 141,376   
Citibank NA
           269,324 5           (55,952 )                                   213,372   
Credit Suisse International
           25,531            (25,531 )                                      
Deutsche Bank AG
           867,762            (571,140 )                       (200,000 )           96,622   
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
           20,846            (20,846 )                                      
HSBC Bank PLC
           5,465            (3,257 )                                   2,208   
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA
           428,283                                    (428,283 )              
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
           48,533            (48,533 )                                      
UBS AG
           2,456                                                2,456   
Total
        $ 2,419,996         $ (815,679 )                    $ (1,148,283 )        $ 456,034   


BKT

Counterparty



   
Derivative Assets
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty

   
Derivatives
Available
for Offset1

   
Non-cash
Collateral
Received6

   
Cash
Collateral
Received6

   
Net Amount
of Derivative
Assets

Citibank N.A.
        $ 916,650                                 $ (916,650 )              
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
           461,612                     $ (461,612 )                          
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
           3,500,300         $ (197,887 )                       (3,302,413 )              
UBS AG
           1,205,152                        (1,205,152 )                          
Total
        $ 6,083,714         $ (197,887 )        $ (1,666,764 )        $ (4,219,063 )              


BKT

Counterparty



   
Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an MNA
by Counterparty

   
Derivatives
Available
for Offset1

   
Non-cash
Collateral
Pledged

   
Cash
Collateral
Pledged2

   
Net Amount
of Derivative
Liabilities

Deutsche Bank AG
        $ 7,721,082                                 $ (7,721,082 )              
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
           197,887         $ (197,887 )                                      
Total
        $ 7,918,969         $ (197,887 )                    $ (7,721,082 )              
1 The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.
2 Excess of collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.
3 Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.
4 Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.
5 Derivative contract can be offset with options written receivable of $145,800.
6 Excess of collateral received from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)  

5. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is the largest stockholder and an affiliate, for 1940 Act purposes, of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”).

Each Trust entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Manager, the Trusts’ investment advisor, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, to provide investment advisory services for each Trust and administration services for BHK and HYT.

The following Trusts’ investment advisory fee paid to the Manager is computed weekly and payable monthly based on an annual rate of each Trust’s average total assets (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of total liabilities (other than debt representing financial leverage):


BHK
           0.55 %  
HYT
           0.60 %  

From September 1, 2013 through November 17, 2013, HYT paid the Manager an investment advisory fee computed and paid monthly based on an annual rate of 0.70%.

The following Trusts’ investment advisory fee paid to the Manager is computed weekly and payable monthly based on an annual rate of each Trust’s average net assets:


BNA
           0.60 %  
BKT
           0.65 %  

BNA and BKT each have an Administration Agreement with the Manager. The administration fee paid to the Manager is computed weekly and payable monthly based on an annual rate, 0.10% for BNA, and 0.15% for BKT, of each Trust’s average net assets.

The Manager voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of investment advisory fee with respect to BHK at an annual rate of 0.03%, as a percentage of average weekly net assets. This voluntary waiver may be reduced or discontinued at any time without notice. For the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Manager waived $83,265, which is included in fees waived by Manager in the Statements of Operations for BHK.

The Manager voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Trust pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds. However, the Manager does not waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees paid in connection with each Trust’s investment in other affiliated investment companies, if any. These amounts are included in fees waived by Manager in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended February 28, 2014, the amounts waived were as follows:


BHK
        $ 2,125   
HYT
        $ 700    
BNA
        $ 1,733   
BKT
        $ 3,898   

The Manager provides investment management and other services to the Taxable Subsidiaries. The Manager does not receive separate compensation from the Taxable Subsidiaries for providing investment management or administrative services. However, HYT pays the Manager based on the HYT’s net assets, which includes the assets of the Taxable Subsidiaries.

The Manager entered into a sub-advisory agreement with BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (“BFM”), an affiliate of the Manager, with respect to each Trust. The Manager pays BFM, for services it provides, a monthly fee that is a percentage of the investment advisory fees paid by each Trust to the Manager.

Certain officers and/or Trustees of the Trusts are officers and/or directors of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Trusts reimburse the Manager for a portion of the compensation paid to the Trusts’ Chief Compliance Officer, which is included in Officer and Trustees in the Statements of Operations.

6. Purchases and Sales:

Purchases and sales of investments including paydowns, mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions and excluding short-term securities and US government securities for the six months ended February 28, 2014, were as follows:





   
Purchases
   
Sales
BHK
        $ 222,685,961         $ 227,067,583   
HYT
        $ 455,653,801         $ 493,280,391   
BNA
        $ 220,298,327         $ 216,974,001   
BKT
        $ 916,864,623         $ 885,862,640   

Purchases and sales of US government securities for the Trusts for the six months ended February 28, 2014 were as follows:





   
Purchases
   
Sales
BNA
        $ 5,098,564               
BKT
        $ 2,938,825         $ 10,789,527   

For the six months ended February 28, 2014, purchases and sales related to mortgage dollar rolls were as follows:





   
Purchases
   
Sales
BHK
        $ 93,936,898         $ 94,188,078   
BNA
        $ 93,944,492         $ 94,195,672   
BKT
        $ 450,310,739         $ 450,543,556   
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)  

Transactions in options written for the six months ended February 28, 2014, were as follows:

         Calls
Puts



   
Contracts
   
Notional
(000)

   
Premiums
Received

   

   
Contracts
   
Notional
(000)

   
Premiums
Received

BHK
Outstanding options, beginning of period
                    $ 30,700         $ 66,601                                   $ 55,300         $ 735,472   
Options written
                       76,000            1,308,187                                      74,300            1,657,353   
Options closed
                       (50,900 )           (699,376 )                                     (35,700 )           (687,707 )  
Outstanding options, end of period
                    $ 55,800         $ 675,412                                   $ 93,900         $ 1,705,118   
HYT
Outstanding options, beginning of period
                                                             3,595                       $ 432,862   
Options expired
                                                             (3,595 )                       (432,862 )  
Outstanding options, end of period
                                                                                        
BNA
Outstanding options, beginning of period
                    $ 30,900         $ 67,034                                   $ 55,500         $ 737,000   
Options written
                       76,200            1,315,206                                      74,400            1,664,106   
Options closed
                       (51,100 )           (702,587 )                                     (35,800 )           (690,730 )  
Outstanding options, end of period
                    $ 56,000         $ 679,653                                   $ 94,100         $ 1,710,376   

7. Income Tax Information:

As of August 31, 2013, the Trusts had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates as follows:


Expires August 31,



   
BHK
   
HYT
   
BNA
   
BKT
2016
        $ 2,941,545                     $ 191,888               
2017
           7,416,000         $ 13,961,125            7,369,088               
2018
                       54,927,764            10,964,638               
No expiration date1
                                            $ 6,511,246   
Total
        $ 10,357,545         $ 68,888,889         $ 18,525,614         $ 6,511,246   
1 Must be utilized prior to losses subject to expiration.

As of February 28, 2014 gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:





   
BHK
   
HYT
   
BNA
   
BKT
 
Tax cost
        $ 543,718,828         $ 2,263,181,311         $ 552,554,090         $ 736,329,407   
Gross unrealized appreciation
        $ 32,043,185         $ 150,370,206         $ 32,802,247         $ 27,120,106   
Gross unrealized depreciation
           (8,703,626 )           (59,279,736 )           (9,432,982 )           (29,630,822 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
        $ 23,339,559         $ 91,090,470         $ 23,369,265         $ (2,510,716 )  

8. Borrowings

HYT is party to a senior committed secured, 360-day rolling line of credit facility and a separate security agreement (the “SSB Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”). SSB may elect to terminate its commitment upon 360-days written notice to HYT. HYT has granted a security interest in substantially all of its assets to SSB.

The SSB Agreement allows for a maximum commitment amount of $798,000,000 for HYT.

Advances will be made by SSB to HYT, at HYT’s option of (a) the higher of (i) 0.80% above the Fed Funds rate and (ii) 0.80% above the Overnight LIBOR or (b) 0.80% above 7-day, 30-day, 60-day or 90-day LIBOR.

In addition, HYT pays a facility fee and utilization fee (based on the daily unused portion of the commitments). The commitment fees are waived if HYT meets certain conditions. The fees associated with the agreement is included in the Statements of Operations as borrowing costs. Advances to HYT as of February 28, 2014 are shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as bank borrowings payable. Based on the short-term nature of the borrowings under the line of credit and the variable interest rate, the carrying amount of the borrowings approximates fair value.

HYT may not declare dividends or make other distributions on shares or purchase any such shares if, at the time of the declaration, distribution or purchase, asset coverage with respect to the outstanding short-term borrowings is less than 300%.

For the six months ended February 28, 2014, the daily weighted average interest rates for HYT with loans under the revolving credit agreements was 0.91%.

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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)  

For the six months ended February 28, 2014, the daily weighted average interest rates for Trusts with borrowings, which include reverse repurchase agreements, were as follows:



Daily Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

BHK
0.24 %  
BNA
0.25 %  
BKT
0.17 %  

9. Concentration, Market and Credit Risk:

In the normal course of business, the Trusts invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by the Trusts may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers whose securities are owned by the Trusts; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. Similar to issuer credit risk, the Trusts may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Trusts have unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The Trusts manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Trusts to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Trusts’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is generally approximated by their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Trusts.

The Trusts invest a significant portion of their assets in fixed income securities and/or use derivatives tied to the fixed income markets. See the Schedules of Investments for these securities and/or derivatives. Changes in market interest rates or economic conditions, including the Federal Reserve’s decision in December 2013 to taper its quantitative easing policy, may affect the value and/or liquidity of such investments. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Trusts may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates.

Certain Trusts invest a significant portion of their assets in securities backed by commercial or residential mortgage loans or in issuers that hold mortgage and other asset-backed securities. Please see the Schedules of Investments for these securities. Changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults on assets underlying these securities, can affect the value, income and/or liquidity of such positions.

10. Capital Share Transactions:

BHK is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, par value $0.001, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. BNA and BKT are authorized to issue 200 million shares, par value $0.01, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. HYT is authorized to issue 200 million shares, par value $0.10, all of which were initially classified as Common Shares. The Board is authorized, however, to reclassify any unissued shares without approval of Common Shareholders.

For the periods shown, shares issued and outstanding increased by the following amounts as a result of dividend reinvestment:



Six Months
Ended
February 28,
2014

Year Ended
August 31,
2013

BHK
14,416
HYT
39,051

Shares issued and outstanding increased 91,181,428 due to the reorganization during the six months ended February 29, 2014 for HYT.

Shares issued and outstanding remained constant during the six months ended February 28, 2014 and the year ended August 31, 2013 for BNA and BKT.

11. Subsequent Events:

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Trusts’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were issued and the following items were noted:

The Trusts paid a net investment income dividend on March 31, 2014 to shareholders of record on March 14, 2014 as follows:





   
Common Dividend
Per Share

BHK
        $ 0.0755   
HYT
        $ 0.0805   
BNA
        $ 0.0595   
BKT
        $ 0.0350   

Additionally, the Trusts declared a net investment income dividend on April 1, 2014 payable to shareholders of record on April 15, 2014 for the same amounts noted above.

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Officers and Trustees 

Richard E. Cavanagh, Chairman of the Board and Trustee

Karen P. Robards, Vice Chairperson of the Board, Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Trustee

Paul L. Audet, Trustee

Michael J. Castellano, Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee

Frank J. Fabozzi, Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee

Kathleen F. Feldstein, Trustee

James T. Flynn, Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee

Henry Gabbay, Trustee

Jerrold B. Harris, Trustee

R. Glenn Hubbard, Trustee

W. Carl Kester, Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee

John M. Perlowski, President and Chief Executive Officer

Brendan Kyne, Vice President

Robert W. Crothers, Vice President

Neal Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

Jay Fife, Treasurer

Brian Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Janey Ahn, Secretary

Investment Advisor
BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Wilmington, DE 19809

Sub-Advisor
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
New York, NY 10055

Custodian and Accounting Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA 02110

Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
Canton, MA 02021

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, MA 02116

Legal Counsel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
New York, NY 10036

Address of the Trusts
100 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809


SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 28, 2014 89
 
  
Additional Information 

Proxy Results

At a special meeting of all shareholders of BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) held on Friday, October 11, 2013, the results were as follows:

With respect to the Proposal, the shares of the Fund were voted as follows:


  Votes
For

   
Votes
Against

   
Abstain
To approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BlackRock High Yield Trust and the Fund and the issuance by the Fund of additional shares of common stock in connection herewith.
       19,556,865            723,608            508,655   
To approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. and the Fund and the issuance by the Fund of additional shares of common stock in connection herewith.
       17,782,750            2,482,141            524,238   
To approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. and the Fund and the issuance by the Fund of additional shares of common stock in connection herewith.
       19,540,325            726,231            522,573   
To approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization among BlackRock High Income Shares, the Fund, and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund and the issuance by the Fund of additional shares of common stock in connection herewith.
       19,541,733            739,325            508,072   
To approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. and the Fund and the issuance by the Fund of additional shares of common stock in connection herewith.
       19,538,892            723,377            526,861   
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Additional Information (continued) 

Dividend Policy

Each Trust’s dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of dividend distributions, the dividends paid by the Trusts for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Trusts during such month. The portion of dividend distributions that exceeds a Trust’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, which are measured on a tax basis, will constitute a nontaxable return on capital. Dividend distributions in excess of a Trust’s taxable income and net capital gains, but not in excess of a Trust’s earnings and profits, will be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and will not constitute a nontaxable return of capital. The Trusts’ current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report.

General Information

The Trusts do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Trusts’ shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of each Trust has not been updated after completion of the respective Trust’s offerings and the information contained in each Trust’s Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated.

During the period, there were no material changes in the Trusts’ investment objectives or policies or to the Trusts’ charter or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control of the Trusts that were not approved by shareholders or in the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Trusts. There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trusts’ portfolios.

Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports, current net asset value and other information regarding the Trusts may be found on BlackRock’s website, which can be accessed at http://www.blackrock.com. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

Electronic Delivery

Electronic copies of most financial reports are available on the Trusts’ web-site or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual reports by enrolling in the Trusts’ electronic delivery program.

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor to enroll. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Householding

The Trusts will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Trusts at (800) 882-0052.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Trusts file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trusts’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on how to access documents on the SEC’s website without charge may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Trusts’ Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 882-0052.

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Additional Information (continued) 

General Information (concluded)

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Trusts use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 882-0052; (2) at http://www.blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information about how the Trusts voted proxies relating to securities held in the Trusts’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at http://www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 882-0052 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Trust Updates

BlackRock will update performance and certain other data for the Trusts on a monthly basis on its website in the “Closed-end Funds” section of http://www.blackrock.com as well as certain other material information as necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to periodically check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Trusts. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Trusts and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this report.

Section 19(a) Notices

These amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates provided to you pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Trust’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on the tax regulations. Each Trust will provide a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

February 28, 2014


         Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year-to-Date

    % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year-to-Date

   



   
Net
Investment
Income

   
Net
Realized
Capital
Gains

   
Return
of
Capital

   
Total Per
Common
Share

   
Net
Investment
Income

   
Net
Realized
Capital
Gains

   
Return
of
Capital

   
Total Per
Common
Share

HYT
        $ 0.562500                                 $ 0.562500            100 %           0 %           0 %           100 %  

The Trust estimates that it has distributed more than the amount of earned income and net realized gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Trust is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Trust’s investment performance and should not be confused with ‘yield’ or ‘income.’ When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Trust’s net asset value per share.

Shelf Offering Program

From time-to-time, each Trust may seek to raise additional equity capital through an equity shelf program (a “Shelf Offering”). In a Shelf Offering, a Trust may, subject to market conditions, raise additional equity capital by issuing new Common Shares from time to time in varying amounts at a net price at or above the Trust’s net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share (calculated within 48 hours of pricing). While any such Shelf Offering may allow a Trust to pursue additional investment opportunities without the need to sell existing portfolio investments, it could also entail risks — including that the issuance of additional Common Shares may limit the extent to which the Common Shares are able to trade at a premium to NAV in the secondary market. The Trusts have not filed a registration statement with respect to any Shelf Offerings. This report is not an offer to sell Trust Common Shares and is not a solicitation of an offer to buy Trust Common Shares. If a Trust files a registration statement with respect to any Shelf Offering, the prospectus contained therein will contain more complete information about the Trust and should be read carefully before investing.

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Additional Information (concluded) 

BlackRock Privacy Principles

BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.

If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.

BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.

BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.

We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.

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This report is transmitted to shareholders only. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. The Trusts have leveraged their Common Shares, which creates risks for Common Shareholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of the Common Shares, and the risk that fluctuations in short-term interest rates may reduce the Common Shares’ yield. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.


 
                    

CEFBHK-2/14-SAR
          
 
   
 
 
Item 2 – Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 5 – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 6 – Investments
(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
(b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.
Item 7 – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
Item 8 – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
  (a) Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
     
  (b) As of the date of this filing, there have been no changes in any of the portfolio managers identified in the most recent annual report on Form N-CSR.
   
Item 9 – Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable
Item 10 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures.
Item 11 – Controls and Procedures
  (a) – The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
  (b) – There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12 – Exhibits attached hereto
  (a)(1) – Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
  (a)(2) – Certifications – Attached hereto
  (a)(3) – Not Applicable
  (b) – Certifications – Attached hereto
2
 

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 Income Trust, Inc.

 

By: /s/ John M. Perlowski
  John M. Perlowski
  Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
  BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

 

Date: May 1, 2014

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By: /s/ John M. Perlowski
  John M. Perlowski
  Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
  BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

 

Date: May 1, 2014

   
By: /s/ Neal J. Andrews
  Neal J. Andrews
  Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of
  BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.

 

Date: May 1, 2014

 

 

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