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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000891092-11-003945
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20110616
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20110616
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20110616

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK HIGH INCOME SHARES
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000830474
		IRS NUMBER:				042999956
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05495
		FILM NUMBER:		11916020

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		1-888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CIGNA HIGH INCOME SHARES
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000832327
		IRS NUMBER:				133463349
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05542
		FILM NUMBER:		11916017

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKSTONE INCOME TRUST INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK INCOME OPPORTUNITY TRUST INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000880280
		IRS NUMBER:				133634989
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06443
		FILM NUMBER:		11916018

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK NORTH AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKSTONE NORTH AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000894242
		IRS NUMBER:				133690436
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07354
		FILM NUMBER:		11916014

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIASSETS FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000901243
		IRS NUMBER:				223239638
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07642
		FILM NUMBER:		11916011

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIASSETS FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930714

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIINCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930517

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000902717
		IRS NUMBER:				133710959
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07672
		FILM NUMBER:		11916004

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000902731
		IRS NUMBER:				133710958
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07670
		FILM NUMBER:		11916007

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK HIGH YIELD TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001068234
		IRS NUMBER:				134031238
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08991
		FILM NUMBER:		11916019

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001089094
		IRS NUMBER:				134069935
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-09401
		FILM NUMBER:		11915995

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001137390
		IRS NUMBER:				510409117
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10337
		FILM NUMBER:		11916002

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001137391
		IRS NUMBER:				510409109
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10331
		FILM NUMBER:		11916033

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001137393
		IRS NUMBER:				510409115
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10339
		FILM NUMBER:		11916009

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001137440
		IRS NUMBER:				510409123
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10335
		FILM NUMBER:		11916006

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL 2018 TERM TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001159039
		IRS NUMBER:				510413311
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10503
		FILM NUMBER:		11916003

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001160864
		IRS NUMBER:				522346891
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10543
		FILM NUMBER:		11916032

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK STRATEGIC BOND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001165216
		IRS NUMBER:				412024432
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10635
		FILM NUMBER:		11915997

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001176194
		IRS NUMBER:				010722216
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21126
		FILM NUMBER:		11916008

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001176197
		IRS NUMBER:				010722231
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21124
		FILM NUMBER:		11916001

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME QUALITY TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001181024
		IRS NUMBER:				816105964
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21179
		FILM NUMBER:		11916005

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020904

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST III
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020816

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME QUALITY TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001181187
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21178
		FILM NUMBER:		11916016

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020904

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST III
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020819

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK FLORIDA MUNICIPAL 2020 TERM TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001181249
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21184
		FILM NUMBER:		11916023

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK FLORIDA MUNICIPAL 2022 TERM TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020819

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL 2020 TERM TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001181250
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21181
		FILM NUMBER:		11916010

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL 2022 TERM TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020819

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST III
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001213169
		IRS NUMBER:				270046786
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21280
		FILM NUMBER:		11916031

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK PREFERRED OPPORTUNITY TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030113

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK PREFERRED INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030107

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK LTD DURATION INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001233681
		IRS NUMBER:				200096695
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21349
		FILM NUMBER:		11916013

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-227

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030611

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MANAGED DURATION INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030529

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MANAGED DURATION TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030516

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK EQUITY DIVIDEND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001265316
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21443
		FILM NUMBER:		11916028

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19808
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19808

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK DIVIDEND ACHIEVERS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030930

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK STRATEGIC EQUITY DIVIDEND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001277350
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21493
		FILM NUMBER:		11915996

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK STRATEGIC DIVIDEND ACHIEVERS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040123

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK S&P QUALITY RANKINGS GLOBAL EQUITY MANAGED TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001280936
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21522
		FILM NUMBER:		11915999

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	S&P QUALITY RANKINGS GLOBAL EQUITY MANAGED TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040423

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK S&P GLOBAL QUALITY RANKINGS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040324

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK S&P QUALITY RANKINGS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040220

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001287480
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21566
		FILM NUMBER:		11916024

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		40 EAST 52ND STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-754-5336

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		40 EAST 52ND STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK GLOBAL FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040528

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK VARIABLE RATE & INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040416

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Energy & Resources Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001306550
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21656
		FILM NUMBER:		11916026

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Global Energy & Resources Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20041020

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Health Sciences Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001314966
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21702
		FILM NUMBER:		11916021

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(888) 825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001320375
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21729
		FILM NUMBER:		11916022

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001332283
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21784
		FILM NUMBER:		11916025

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Enhanced Dividend Achievers Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20050706

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001343793
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21835
		FILM NUMBER:		11916012

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Municipal Advantage Income Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20051108

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001368893
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21931
		FILM NUMBER:		11916000

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Real Asset Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20060713

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST IV
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001379384
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21972
		FILM NUMBER:		11916030

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK PREFERRED & EQUITY ADVANTAGE TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070629

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Preferred & Equity Advantage Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061115

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Preferred & Equity Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061027

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock International Growth & Income Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001393299
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22032
		FILM NUMBER:		11916015

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001403238
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22082
		FILM NUMBER:		11916027

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-825-2257

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Alternative Energy & Resource Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070614

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001412914
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22126
		FILM NUMBER:		11916029

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-882-0052

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070921

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BlackRock Fixed Income Opportunities Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070920

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Build America Bond Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001493683
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22426
		FILM NUMBER:		11915993

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
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<P style="text-align: center;"> <B>UNITED STATES</B><BR>
<B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></P>
<P style="text-align: center;"> <B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>
<P style="text-align: center;"> <B>SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION</B><BR>
<BR>
<B>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the</B><BR>
<B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B></P>
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    <TD align=left width=39%> Filed by the Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|X|</font></TD>

    <TD align=left width=60%> Filed by a Party other than the Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
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<P style="text-align: left;"> Check the appropriate box:</P>
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  <TR valign="bottom">

    <TD width=5%>  <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%> Preliminary Proxy Statement</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD width=5%>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>

  <TR valign="bottom">

    <TD width=5%> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%> <B>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</B></TD>
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    <TD width=5%>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TR valign="bottom">

    <TD width=5%><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font> </TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%> Definitive Proxy Statement</TD>
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  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD width=5%>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>

  <TR valign="bottom">

    <TD width=5%> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|X|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%> Definitive Additional Materials</TD>
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  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD width=5%>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD width=5%> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left width=94%> Soliciting Material Pursuant to &sect;240.14a-12</TD>
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<P style="text-align: center;"> <B>BlackRock Build America Bond Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Core Bond Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust III</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Equity Dividend Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Health Sciences Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock High Income Shares</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock High Yield Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust, Inc.</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal Income Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock New Jersey Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.</B><br>
  <B>BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock New York Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock New York Municipal 2018 Term Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock S&amp;P Quality Rankings Global Equity Managed Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust</B><BR>

<B>BlackRock Strategic Equity Dividend Trust</B><BR>

<B>The BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust</B></P>
<hr noshade size="1">
<div align="center"><B>(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)</B>
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<hr noshade size="1">
<div align="center"><B>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant)</B>
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    <TD align=left colSpan=5>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left colSpan=5>Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR vAlign=top>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colSpan=4>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>

  <TR vAlign=top>
    <TD align=left><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|X|</font> </TD>
    <TD align=left colSpan=4>No fee required.</TD>
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  <TR vAlign=top>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colSpan=4>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font> </TD>
    <TD align=left colSpan=4>Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.</TD>
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    <TD align=right>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left colSpan=3>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=right>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>(1)</TD>
    <TD align=left colSpan=3>Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</TD>
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    <TD align=left colSpan=3>Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):</TD>
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    <TD align=left colSpan=2>Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.</TD>
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    <TD align=left colSpan=2>Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. </TD>
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      (2)</TD>
    <TD align=left>Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:</TD>
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    <TD align=left>Filing Party:</TD>
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    <TD align=left>Date Filed:</TD>
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<div align="center"><B><font size="3">*** Exercise Your </font></B><font size="3"><B><I>Right </I>to Vote ***</B></font>
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<DIV STYLE="font-family: 'Arial';font-size: 10pt;">
<p align="center"><B>Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the <br>
    Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 28, 2011.</B>
</p>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left width="50%"><B>BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS</B></TD>
      <TD align=center colSpan=3><B><U>Meeting Information</U></B></TD>
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      <TD align=left width="50%">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><B>Meeting Type:</B></TD>
      <TD align=left width="37%">Annual</TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left width="50%">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><B>For holders as of:</B></TD>
      <TD width="37%">May 31, 2011</TD>
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      <TD align=left width="50%">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><B>Date: </B>July 28, 2011</TD>
      <TD align=left width="37%"><B>Time: </B>10:00 a.m. EASTERN TIME</TD>
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      <TD width="50%"></TD>
      <TD width="11%"><b>Location: </b></TD>
      <TD colSpan=2>BlackRock Advisors, LLC <br>
        Park Avenue Plaza <br>
        55 East 52nd Street, 11th Floor <br>
        New York, NY 10055</TD>
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        You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named fund.
        <P>This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at <I>www.proxyvote.com </I>or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).</P>
        <P>We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
        </P>
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      <TD colSpan=3>&nbsp;</TD>
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        <p></p>
        <p><b><font color=#ffffff>See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.</font></b></p>
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&#151;&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B><font size="3">Before You Vote</font></B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;<BR>

How to Access the Proxy Materials
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        <TD align=left colSpan=3><B>Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:</B></TD>
    </TR>

    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left width="100%" colspan="3">PROXY STATEMENT</TD>
    </TR>

    <TR vAlign=bottom>
        <TD align=left width="100%" colspan="3"><B>How to View Online:</B></TD>
    </TR>

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      <TD align=left colSpan=3>Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow <b><font face="Wingdings 3">g</font> </b><u>| XXXX XXXX XXXX </u>| (located on the following page) and visit: <i>www.proxyvote.com.</i></TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left colSpan=3><B>How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:</B></TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left colSpan=3>If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:</TD>
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    <TR vAlign=top>
      <TD width="20%">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD width="20%">1) <i>BY INTERNET</i>:</TD>
      <TD width="60%">www.proxyvote.com</TD>
    </TR>
    <TR vAlign=top>
      <TD width="20%">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD width="20%">2) <i>BY TELEPHONE</i>: </TD>
      <TD width="60%">1-800-579-1639 </TD>
    </TR>

    <TR vAlign=top>
      <TD width="20%">
        <P>&nbsp; </P>
      </TD>
      <TD width="20%">3) <i>BY E-MAIL*</i>:</TD>
      <TD width="60%">
        <P> sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</P>
      </TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left colSpan=3>* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow <b><font face="Wingdings 3">g</font> </b><u>| XXXX XXXX XXXX </u>| (located on the following page) in the subject line.</TD>
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    <TR vAlign=bottom>
      <TD align=left colSpan=3>Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before July 15, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery.</TD>
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  <P align="center"><B>&#151;&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size="3">How To Vote</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;<br>
    </B>Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods</P>
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        <P><B>Vote In Person: </B>If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "<I>legal proxy.</I>" To do so, please follow the instructions at <I>www.proxyvote.com </I>or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.</P>
        <P><B>Vote By Internet: </B>To vote now by Internet, go to <I>www.proxyvote.com. </I>Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  <B><font face="Wingdings 3">g</font> </B><u>| XXXX XXXX XXXX </u>| available and follow the instructions.</P>
        <P><B>Vote By Mail: </B>You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.</P>
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    <TR valign="bottom" align="center">
      <TD> <B>Voting Items</B></TD>
    </TR> </TABLE>

  <P> <b>The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:</b></P>
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    <tr>
      <td nowrap valign=top width="35"> <b>1.</b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   </td>
      <td colspan=2> <b>To Elect Board Member Nominees:</b>     </td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td width="35">&nbsp;</td>
      <td nowrap valign=top width="42"> 01)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;         </td>
      <td width="342"> Paul L. Audet    </td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td width="35">&nbsp;</td>
      <td nowrap valign=top width="42"> 02)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;         </td>
      <td width="342"> Michael J. Castellano    </td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td width="35">&nbsp;</td>
      <td nowrap valign=top width="42"> 03)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;         </td>
      <td width="342"> R. Glenn Hubbard </td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td width="35">&nbsp;</td>
      <td nowrap valign=top width="42"> 04)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;         </td>
      <td width="342"> W. Carl Kester   </td>
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  <p> <b>NOTE: </b>Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.</p>
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<TABLE border=1 cellspacing=0 style="font-family: 'Arial';font-size: 10pt;" width=425 cellpadding="2">

    <TR valign="bottom" align="center">
      <TD> <B>Voting Items</B></TD>
    </TR> </TABLE>

  <P> <B>The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:</B></P>
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    <TR>
      <TD nowrap valign=top width="36"> <B>1.</B>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   </TD>
      <TD colspan=2> <B>To Elect Board Member Nominees:</B>     </TD>
    </TR>

    <TR>
      <TD width="36">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD nowrap valign=top width="42"> 01)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;         </TD>
      <TD width="341"> Paul L. Audet    </TD>
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    <TR>
      <TD width="36">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD nowrap valign=top width="42"> 02)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;         </TD>
      <TD width="341"> Michael J. Castellano    </TD>
    </TR>

    <TR>
      <TD width="36">&nbsp;</TD>
      <TD nowrap valign=top width="42"> 03)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;         </TD>
      <TD width="341"> R. Glenn Hubbard </TD>
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  <p><b>NOTE:</b>&nbsp; Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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  <P>IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE), THE RULES OF THE NYSE WILL GUIDE THE VOTING PROCEDURES.
THESE RULES PROVIDE THAT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM YOU PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST VOTE, THE PROXY MAY BE GIVEN AT DISCRETION OF YOUR BROKER
(ON THE TENTH DAY, IF THE MATERIAL WAS MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE
MEETING DATE OR ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY, IF THE PROXY MATERIAL WAS MAILED 25
DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE). IN ORDER FOR YOUR BROKER TO EXERCISE
THIS DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY, PROXY MATERIAL WOULD NEED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED AT
LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS BEFORE
THE MEETING MUST BE DEEMED "ROUTINE" IN NATURE ACCORDING TO NYSE GUIDELINES. IF
THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND YOU HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED TO US PRIOR TO THE
FIRST VOTE BEING ISSUED, WE MAY VOTE YOUR SECURITIES AT OUR DISCRETION ON ANY
MATTERS DEEMED TO BE ROUTINE. WE WILL NEVERTHELESS FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS,
EVEN IF OUR DISCRETIONARY VOTE HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN, PROVIDED YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE.</P>

  <P> ALL PROPOSALS FOR THIS MEETING ARE CONSIDERED "ROUTINE". WE WILL VOTE IN OUR
DISCRETION ON ALL PROPOSALS, IF YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED. </P>
  <P>IF YOUR
SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BANK, YOUR SECURITIES CANNOT BE VOTED WITHOUT YOUR
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.</P>

  <P> **IF YOU HOLD YOUR SECURITIES THROUGH A CANADIAN BROKER OR BANK, PLEASE BE
ADVISED THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM AND MEETING
MATERIALS, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE ISSUER. EVEN IF YOU HAVE DECLINED TO RECEIVE
SECURITY-HOLDER MATERIALS, A REPORTING ISSUER IS REQUIRED TO DELIVER THESE
MATERIALS TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE ADVISED YOUR INTERMEDIARY THAT YOU OBJECT TO THE
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION TO THE REPORTING ISSUER, IT
IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DELIVER THESE MATERIALS TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE
REPORTING ISSUER. THESE MATERIALS ARE BEING SENT AT NO COST TO YOU.</P>

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