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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
REPORT OF INVESTMENT ADVISOR
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May 31, 2000
Dear Shareholder:
The Federal Reserve continued to aggressively tighten in an attempt to
achieve its objective of a soft-landing for the explosive U.S. economy. As a
result, the Federal Reserve tightened short-term rates by 0.75% during the
period and raised rates by another 0.50% at the May FOMC meeting to 6.50%. In
the first four months of the new millennium we have been witness to
unprecedented volatility in both the Treasury yield curve and the spread
sectors. The Treasury curve inverted sharply as expectations of continued Fed
tightening in the wake of an insatiable U.S. economy, while anticipation of a
significant buyback at the long end of the maturity spectrum led to lower yields
on long Treasuries. The yield curve inversion along with the premium placed on
the dwindling outstanding Treasuries caused a dramatic underperformance of
spread sectors relative to the performance of the Treasury sectors, especially
in the 10- to 30-year part of the curve.
At this juncture, the general implication for spread product is negative,
but the potential for spread widening is more limited. Most of the negatives for
high quality spread product in terms of relative supply differentials between
Treasuries and non-Treasuries as well as equity market volatility have been
priced into the market. Given current market conditions, we maintain a
significant overweight in high quality spread product. Treasuries are fully
valued even considering the strong technicals in the market. While near-term
volatility is virtually guaranteed by an active Federal Reserve, a successful
soft landing of the economy would ultimately result in a healthier U.S. economy.
This report contains a summary of market conditions during the semi-annual
period and a review of portfolio strategy by your Trust's managers in addition
to the Trust's unaudited financial statements and a detailed list of the
portfolio's holdings. Continued thanks for your confidence in BlackRock. We
appreciate the opportunity to help you achieve your long-term investment goals.
Sincerely,
/s/ Laurence D. Fink /s/ Ralph L. Schlosstein
Laurence D. Fink Ralph L. Schlosstein
Chairman President
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May 31, 2000
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to present the unaudited semi-annual report for The
BlackRock New Jersey Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. ("the Trust") for
the six months ended April 30, 2000. We would like to take this opportunity to
review the Trust's stock price and net asset value (NAV) performance, summarize
market developments and discuss recent portfolio management activity.
The Trust is a non-diversified, actively managed closed-end bond fund whose
shares are traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "RNJ". The
Trust's investment objective is to provide high current income that is exempt
from regular federal and New Jersey state income taxes consistent with the
preservation of capital. The Trust seeks to achieve this objective by investing
in investment grade (rated "AAA" to "BBB" by a major rating agency or of
equivalent quality) municipal debt securities issued by local municipalities
throughout New Jersey.
The table below summarizes the performance of the Trust's stock price and
NAV over the past six months:
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4/30/00 10/31/99 CHANGE HIGH LOW
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STOCK PRICE $11.625 $12.25 (5.1)% $12.4375 $11.50
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NET ASSET VALUE (NAV) $13.51 $13.52 (0.07)% $13.77 $13.19
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THE FIXED INCOME MARKETS
The dynamic expansion of the U.S. economy continues undaunted by Federal
Reserve Chairman Greenspan's attempt to brake the economy, short of stalling it
into a recession. The labor markets remain tight, growth remains strong with 5%+
annualized growth rates and inflation pressures continue to be offset by
increased productivity. However, the Fed remains cautious, in their February
minutes it was noted that: "Other members acknowledged that the Committee might
need to move more aggressively at a later meeting should imbalances continue to
build and inflation expectations clearly begin to pick up." At the Federal
Reserve meeting in November, February and March the Fed raised the discount rate
by 0.25% at each meeting and a 0.50% increase was made in May to bring the
current discount rate to 6.50%.
The Treasury Yield curve experienced a complex set of dynamics, which has
inverted the curve and may continue to invert the curve for the foreseeable
future. The yields on the short-end of the curve increased sharply during the
period in response to three Federal Reserves increases to the discount rate and
perceived future Fed actions in the coming months. The long-end of the curve is
reacting to the "official" announcement that the Treasury will buy back $30
billion of Treasuries with maturities ranging 10 to 30 years. With a decreasing
supply of available Treasuries, a balanced budget, and an unchanged demand for
longer maturity Treasuries, we would anticipate this condition to continue. This
condition is further augmented by Treasury auction activity, as they reduce the
available bonds on the long end of the curve they continue to add supply in the
1-10 year range through periodic auctions. For the semi-annual period, the yield
of the 10-year Treasury security rose from 6.02% on October 31, 1999 to 6.22% on
April 30, 2000.
Municipal bonds outperformed the taxable domestic bond market during the
past six months, returning 2.63% (as measured by the LEHMAN MUNICIPAL INDEX)
versus the LEHMAN AGGREGATE INDEX'S 1.42% on a pre-tax basis. Overall, the tone
in the market during the period was extremely positive as the result of
continued strong demand from individual/retail investors coupled with a slowdown
in new issuance. During 1999, households increased their holdings of individual
municipal bonds by over $40 billion while mutual funds saw net outflows.
Offsetting the large amount of mutual fund outflows during the first quarter of
2000 was a 43% decline in overall new municipal bond issuance led by a 90% drop
in refunding volume. Refunding volume was down due to the relatively higher
interest rates experienced during the first quarter 2000 when compared to the
first quarter 1999, while new money issuance has declined because the strong
economy has led to full coffers at most municipalities. Currently, municipal
bonds across the entire maturity spectrum are at their most attractive
relationships to their Treasury market counterparts.
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New Jersey's diverse and strong economy continues to fuel moderate job
creation. The widespread expansion supports New Jersey's 43% increase in per
capita disposable personal income during the 1990's, making it the highest in
the mid-Atlantic region and second amongst the states. Although the State's
unemployment rate has remained low and relatively stable, 3.9% in March 2000,
the State's labor force is projected to increase 7.6% by 2006 outpacing
anticipated population increases of 5.6% during the same time period. The
decline in manufacturing jobs is expected to continue while service sector
employment expands.
The State's economic growth supports New Jersey's strong financial position
despite Governor Whitman's six-year history of income, business, and corporate
tax reductions. The State's general obligation bonds' creditworthiness continues
to be enhanced with the annually increasing Rainy Day fund, (+17% 1998-1999) and
the larger unreserved General Fund balance, which together were 5.2% of General
Fund revenues in FY1999 and are budgeted to be yet greater in FY2000.
THE TRUST'S PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY
The Trust's portfolio is actively managed to diversify exposure to various
sectors, issuers, revenue sources and security types. BlackRock's investment
strategy emphasizes a relative value approach, which allows the Trust to
capitalize upon changing market conditions by rotating municipal sectors,
credits and coupons.
Additionally, the Trust employs leverage to enhance its income by borrowing
at short-term municipal rates and investing the proceeds in longer maturity
issues that have higher yields. The degree to which the Trust can benefit from
its use of leverage may affect its ability to pay high monthly income. At the
end of the semi-annual period, the Trust's leverage amount was 35% of total
assets.
As municipal credit spreads remained tight during the reporting period, we
continued to emphasize higher rated securities over the lower rated investment
grade sector. We continue to believe that credit spreads will return to more
historical levels in the near future and as such the Trust should be rewarded
for its higher credit quality bias. The Trust has continued its bias towards
premium coupon securities over discount priced securities, as premium coupons
offer better price performance during periods of rising interest rates and
similar performance to discounts when interest rates fall.
The following charts compare the Trust's current and October 31, 1999 asset
composition and credit quality allocations:
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SECTOR BREAKDOWN
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SECTOR APRIL 30, 2000 OCTOBER 31, 1999
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Special Tax 25% 19%
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Transportation 24% 25%
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Hospital 14% 10%
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Power 7% 7%
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Housing 5% 5%
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Resource Recovery 5% 5%
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School 5% 5%
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Special District 5% --
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University 5% 10%
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Water & Sewer 5% --
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Lease Revenue -- 14%
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CREDIT RATING* APRIL 30, 2000 OCTOBER 31, 1999
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AAA/Aaa 73% 73%
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AA/Aa 15% 15%
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A/A 5% 5%
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BBB/Baa 7% 7%
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* Using the higher of Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch's rating.
We look forward to continuing to manage the Trust to benefit from the
opportunities available to investors in the investment grade municipal market.
We thank you for your investment and continued interest in The BlackRock New
Jersey Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. Please feel free to call our
marketing center at (800) 227-7BFM (7236) if you have any specific questions
which were not addressed in this report.
Sincerely,
/s/ Robert S. Kapito /s/ Kevin M. Klingert
Robert S. Kapito Kevin M. Klingert
Vice Chairman and Portfolio Manager Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
BlackRock Advisors, Inc. BlackRock Advisors, Inc.
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
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Symbol on American Stock Exchange: RNJ
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Initial Offering Date: May 28, 1993
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Closing Stock Price as of 4/30/00: $11.625
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Net Asset Value as of 4/30/00: $13.51
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Yield on Closing Stock Price as of 4/30/00 ($11.625)(1): 6.29%
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Current Monthly Distribution per Share(2): $ 0.0609
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Current Annualized Distribution per Share(2): $ 0.7308
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(1) Yield on Closing Stock Price is calculated by annualizing the current
monthly distribution per share and dividing it by the closing stock price
per share.
(2) Distribution is not constant and is subject to change.
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2000 (Unaudited)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OPTION CALL VALUE
RATING* (000) DESCRIPTION PROVISION+ (NOTE 1)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS-152.3%
NEW JERSEY-137.8%
AAA $ 1,000 Delaware River Port Auth. of PA & NJ, Rev., 5.75%, 1/01/26, FSA .......... 1/10 at 100 $ 981,550
AAA 1,000++ Essex Cnty. Util. Auth. Solid Waste Rev., Ser. A, 5.60%, 4/01/06, FSA .... N/A 1,041,080
New Jersey Econ. Dev. Auth.,
AAA 1,000 Mkt. Trans. Fac., Ser. A, 5.875%, 7/01/11, MBIA ......................... 7/04 at 102 1,037,600
AAA 900 Trans. Proj. Ser. A, 5.75%, 5/01/10, FSA ................................ No Opt. Call 935,649
BBB- 500 Trigen-Trenton Proj., 6.20%, 12/01/10 ................................... 12/03 at 102 494,900
New Jersey Hlth. Care Fac. Fin. Auth. Rev.,
A3 1,000 Hackensack Univ. Med. Ctr., 6.00%, 1/01/25 .............................. 1/10 at 101 955,330
AAA 1,000 Riverview Med. Ctr., 5.50%, 7/01/13, AMBAC .............................. 7/04 at 102 1,035,170
AAA 1,000 St. Josephs Hosp. & Med. Ctr., 5.75%, 7/01/16, CONNIE LEE ............... 7/06 at 102 999,950
AAA 1,000++ New Jersey Sports & Exposition Auth. Rev., Conv. Ctr. Luxury Tax,
Ser. A, 6.00%, 7/01/02, MBIA ............................................ N/A 1,042,540
AAA 1,000 New Jersey St. Ed. Fac. Auth. Rev., Rowan College, Ser. E,
5.875%, 7/01/16, AMBAC .................................................. 7/06 at 101 1,015,820
AAA 1,000 New Jersey St. Hsg. & Mtge. Fin., Home Buyer, Ser. O, 6.35%,
10/01/27, MBIA .......................................................... 10/05 at 101.5 1,008,010
AAA 1,000 New Jersey St. Tpke. Auth. Rev., Ser. C, 6.50%, 1/01/16, AMBAC ........... No Opt. Call 1,104,290
New Jersey St. Trans. Sys. Auth., Trust Fund, Ser. B, MBIA,
AAA 1,000 5.50%, 6/15/15 .......................................................... 6/05 at 102 992,600
AAA 1,000 5.75%, 6/15/14 .......................................................... 6/05 at 102 1,013,830
AA 1,000++ North Brunswick Twnshp. Brd. of Ed., 6.30%, 2/01/05 ...................... N/A 1,052,490
Aaa 1,000 Passaic Valley New Jersey Sewage Com., Sewer Sys., Ser. E,
5.75%, 12/01/21, AMBAC .................................................. 12/09 at 101 987,730
Port Auth. of NY & NJ,
AA- 1,000 5.75%, 12/15/20 ......................................................... 6/05 at 101 983,260
AA- 1,000 Ser. 74, 6.75%, 8/01/26 ................................................. 8/01 at 101 1,026,020
South Jersey Trans. Auth., Trans. Sys. Rev., Ser. B, MBIA,
AAA 570++ 6.00%, 11/01/02 ......................................................... N/A 595,479
AAA 430 6.00%, 11/01/12 ......................................................... 11/02 at 102 440,496
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18,743,794
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PUERTO RICO-14.5%
AAA 1,000 Puerto Rico Commonwealth, 5.40%, 7/01/25, FSA ............................ 7/06 at 101.5 944,800
BBB+ 1,000 Puerto Rico Elec. Pwr. Auth. Rev., Ser. U, 6.00%, 7/01/14 ................ 7/04 at 102 1,025,020
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1,969,820
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OPTION CALL VALUE
RATING* (000) DESCRIPTION PROVISION+ (NOTE 1)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS-152.3% (COST $20,107,211).......... $ 20,713,614
Other assets in excess of liabilities-2.8% .................... 389,678
Liquidation value of preferred stock-(55.1)% .................. (7,500,000)
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NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS-100% ............. $ 13,603,292
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* Using the higher of Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch's rating.
+ Option call provisions: date (month/year) and price of the earliest call or
redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later
dates.
++ This bond is prerefunded. See glossary for definition.
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THE FOLLOWING ABBREVIATIONS ARE USED IN PORTFOLIO DESCRIPTIONS:
AMBAC - American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
CONNIE LEE - College Construction Loan Insurance Association
FSA - Financial Security Assurance
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT
QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2000 (Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Investments, at value (cost $20,107,211) (Note 1) .............. $20,713,614
Cash ........................................................... 90,901
Interest receivable ............................................ 393,536
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21,198,051
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LIABILITIES
Dividends payable-common stock ................................. 61,332
Investment advisory fee payable (Note 2) ....................... 6,135
Dividends payable-preferred stock .............................. 4,725
Administration fee payable (Note 2) ............................ 1,753
Other accrued expenses ......................................... 20,814
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94,759
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NET INVESTMENT ASSETS .......................................... $21,103,292
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Net investment assets were comprised of:
Common stock:
Par value (Note 4) ........................................... 10,071
Paid-in capital in excess of par ............................. 13,907,459
Preferred stock (Note 4) ...................................... 7,500,000
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21,417,530
Undistributed net investment income ........................... 188,516
Accumulated net realized loss ................................. (1,109,157)
Net unrealized appreciation ................................... 606,403
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Net investment assets, April 30, 2000 .......................... $21,103,292
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Net assets applicable to common shareholders ................... $13,603,292
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Net asset value per share:
($13,603,292 \d 1,007,093 shares of common
stock issued and outstanding) ................................. $13.51
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT
QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (Unaudited)
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME
Income
Interest and discount earned ................................. $ 598,932
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Expenses
Investment advisory .......................................... 36,889
Administration ............................................... 10,540
Auction Agent ................................................ 10,000
Directors .................................................... 6,000
Reports to shareholders ...................................... 6,000
Transfer agent ............................................... 5,500
Independent accountants ...................................... 3,500
Legal ........................................................ 2,500
Custodian .................................................... 1,500
Miscellaneous ................................................ 7,610
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Total expenses ............................................... 90,039
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Net investment income .......................................... 508,893
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTE 3)
Net realized loss on investments ............................... (228,282)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
on investments ................................................ 197,546
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Net loss on investments ........................................ (30,736)
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NET INCREASE IN NET INVESTMENT ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ...................................... $ 478,157
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET INVESTMENT ASSETS (Unaudited)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
APRIL 30, OCTOBER 31,
2000 1999
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET INVESTMENT ASSETS
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income ......................... $ 508,893 $ 1,009,418
Net realized gain (loss) on investments ....... (228,282) 118,835
Net change in unrealized appreciation
on investments ............................... 197,546 (1,595,512)
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Net increase (decrease) in net investment
assets resulting from operations ............. 478,157 (467,259)
DIVIDENDS:
To common shareholders from net
investment income ............................ (367,942) (735,877)
To preferred shareholders from net
investment income ............................ (126,450) (231,867)
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Total dividends ............................... (494,392) (967,744)
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Total decrease ............................... (16,235) (1,435,003)
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NET INVESTMENT ASSETS
Beginning of period ............................ 21,119,527 22,554,530
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End of period (including undistributed
net investment income of $188,516 and
$174,015, respectively) ....................... $21,103,292 $21,119,527
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
APRIL 30, -------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period .................... $ 13.52 $ 14.95 $ 14.19 $ 13.48 $ 13.46 $ 11.44
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Net investment income .................................. .51 1.00 1.00 .99 .99 .99
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments ........................................ (.03) (1.47) .71 .66 .01 2.09
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Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations ............................................ .48 (.47) 1.71 1.65 1.00 3.08
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Dividends and distributions:
Dividends from net investment income to:
Common shareholders .................................. (.37) (.73) (.71) (.69) (.71) (.77)
Preferred shareholders ............................... (.12) (.23) (.24) (.25) (.26) (.29)
Distributions in excess of net realized
gain on investments to:
Common shareholders .................................. -- -- -- ** (.01) --
Preferred shareholders ............................... -- -- -- ** ** --
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Total dividends and distributions ....................... (.49) (.96) (.95) (.94) (.98) (1.06)
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Net asset value, end of period* ......................... $ 13.51 $ 13.52 $ 14.95 $ 14.19 $ 13.48 $ 13.46
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Per share market value, end of period* .................. $11.625 $ 12.25 $14.125 $12.875 $11.875 $ 11.75
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TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN+ ................................ (2.17)% (8.77)% 15.56% 14.77% 6.26% 18.37%
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF COMMON
SHAREHOLDERS
Expenses++ .............................................. 1.33%+++ 1.29% 1.35% 1.48% 1.57% 1.55%
Net investment income before preferred
stock dividends++ ...................................... 7.54%+++ 6.94% 6.88% 7.28% 7.37% 7.89%
Preferred stock dividends ............................... 1.87%+++ 1.59% 1.68% 1.85% 1.92% 2.28%
Net investment income available to
common shareholders .................................... 5.67%+++ 5.35% 5.20% 5.43% 5.45% 5.61%
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Average net assets of common shareholders
(in thousands) ......................................... $13,578 $14,550 $14,663 $13,761 $13,408 $12,580
Portfolio turnover ...................................... 23% 17% 0% 0% 85% 163%
Net assets of common shareholders, end of
period (in thousands) .................................. $13,603 $13,620 $15,055 $14,294 $13,574 $13,556
Asset coverage per share of preferred
stock, end of period ................................... $70,360 $70,409 $75,191 $72,654 $70,252 $70,188
Preferred stock outstanding (in thousands) .............. $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 7,500
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* Net asset value and market value are published in BARRON'S on Saturday and
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL on Monday.
** Actual amount paid to common shareholders for the year ended October 31,
1997 was $0.00015 per share, and the actual amount paid to preferred
shareholders was $0.00005 per common share. Actual amount paid to preferred
shareholders for the year ended October 31, 1996 was $0.0029 per common
share.
+ Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock
at the current market price on the first day and a sale at the current
market price on the last day of the period reported. Dividends and
distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be
reinvested at prices obtained under the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan.
This calculation does not reflect brokerage commissions. Total investment
return for a period less than one full year is not annualized.
++ Ratios are calculated on the basis of income and expenses applicable to
both the common and preferred shares relative to the average net assets of
common shareholders.
+++ Annualized.
The information above represents the unaudited operating performance data for a
share of common stock outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average
net assets and other supplemental data for the periods indicated. This
information has been determined based upon financial information provided in the
financial statements and market value data for the Trust's common shares.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT
QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Umaudited)
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NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION & ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The BlackRock New Jersey Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. (the "Trust")
was organized in Maryland on April 12, 1993 as a non-diversified, closed-end
management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to manage a
portfolio of investment quality securities while providing high current income
exempt from regular federal and New Jersey state income tax consistent with the
preservation of capital. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the
Trust to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in the
state, a specific industry or region. No assurance can be given that the Trust's
investment objective will be achieved.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by
the Trust.
SECURITIES VALUATION: Municipal securities (including commitments to purchase
such securities on a "when-issued" basis) are valued on the basis of prices
provided by dealers or pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of
Directors. In determining the value of a particular security, pricing services
may use certain information with respect to transactions in such securities,
quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and
various relationships between securities in determining values. Any securities
or other assets for which such current market quotations are not readily
available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures
established by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the
Trust's Board of Directors.
Short-term securities which mature in 60 days or less are valued at
amortized cost, if their term to maturity from date of purchase is 60 days or
less. Short-term securities with a term to maturity greater than 60 days from
date of purchase are valued at current market quotations until maturity or
disposition.
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME: Securities transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are
calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the
accrual basis and the Trust accretes original issue discounts or amortizes
premium on securities purchased using the interest method.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: It is the Trust's intention to continue to meet the
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment
companies and to distribute sufficient net income to shareholders. For this
reason and because substantially all of the Trust's gross income consists of
tax-exempt interest, no federal income tax provision is required.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS: The Trust declares and pays dividends and
distributions to common shareholders monthly from net investment income, net
realized short-term capital gains and other sources, if necessary. Net
long-term capital gains, if any, in excess of loss carryforwards may be
distributed annually. Dividends and distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Dividends and distributions to preferred shareholders are
accrued and determined as described in Note 4.
ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Under a deferred compensation plan approved by the
Board of Directors on February 24, 2000, non-interested Directors may elect to
defer receipt of all or a portion of their annual compensation.
Deferred amounts earn a return as though equivalent dollar amounts had been
invested in common shares of other BlackRock funds selected by the Directors.
This has the same economic effect as if the Directors had invested the deferred
amounts in such other BlackRock funds.
The deferred compensation plan is not funded and obligations thereunder
represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of the Trust. The
Trust may, however, elect to invest in common shares of those funds selected by
the Directors in order to match its deferred compensation obligations.
NOTE 2. AGREEMENTS
The Trust has an Investment Advisory Agreement with BlackRock Advisors, Inc.,
(the "Advisor"), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., which in
turn is an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of PNC Financial Services Group,
Inc. The Trust has an Administration Agreement with Prudential Investments Fund
Management LLC ("PIFM"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Prudential Insurance
Company of America.
The investment advisory fee paid to the Advisor is computed weekly and
payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.35% of the Trust's average weekly net
investment assets. The
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administration fee paid to PIFM is also computed weekly and payable monthly at
an annual rate of 0.10% of the Trust's average weekly net investment assets.
Pursuant to the agreements, the Advisor provides continuous supervision of
the investment portfolio and pays the compensation of officers of the Trust who
are affiliated persons of the Advisor. PIFM pays occupancy and certain clerical
and accounting costs of the Trust. The Trust bears all other costs and expenses.
NOTE 3. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments,
for the period ended April 30, 2000 aggregated $4,868,560 and $4,808,106,
respectively.
The federal income tax basis of the Trust's investments at April 30, 2000
was $20,111,752 and, accordingly, net unrealized appreciation was $601,862
(gross unrealized appreciation-$621,502, gross unrealized depreciation-$19,640).
For federal income tax purposes, the Trust had a capital loss carryforward
at October 31, 1999 of approximately $876,000 of which $589,000 will expire in
2002, $281,000 will expire in 2003 and $6,000 will expire in 2004. Accordingly,
no capital gains distribution is expected to be paid to shareholders until net
gains have been realized in excess of such amount.
NOTE 4. CAPITAL
There are 200 million shares of $.01 par value common stock authorized. The
Trust may classify or reclassify any unissued shares of common stock into one or
more series of preferred stock. Of the 1,007,093 common shares outstanding at
April 30, 2000, the Advisor owned 7,093 shares. As of April 30, 2000, there were
300 shares of Preferred Stock Series T7 outstanding.
Dividends on Series T7 are cumulative at a rate which is reset every 7 days
based on the results of an auction. Dividend rates ranged from 3.00% to 4.60%
during the six months ended April 30, 2000.
The Trust may not declare dividends or make other distributions on shares
of common stock or purchase any such shares if, at the time of the declaration,
distribution, or purchase, asset coverage with respect to the outstanding
Preferred Stock would be less than 200%.
The Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of the Trust, in whole or
in part, on any dividend payment date at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated
or unpaid dividends whether or not declared. The Preferred Stock is also subject
to mandatory redemption at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated or unpaid
dividends, whether or not declared if certain requirements relating to the
composition of the assets and liabilities of the Trust as set forth in the
Articles of Incorporation are not satisfied.
The holders of Preferred Stock have voting rights equal to the holders of
common stock (one vote per share) and will vote together with holders of shares
of common stock as a single class. However, holders of Preferred Stock are also
entitled to elect two of the Trust's directors. In addition, the Investment
Company Act of 1940 requires that along with approval by stockholders that might
otherwise be required, the approval of the holders of a majority of any
outstanding preferred stock, voting separately as a class would be required to
(a) adopt any plan of reorganization that would adversely affect the preferred
stock and (b) take any action requiring a vote of security holders, including,
among other things, changes in the Trust's subclassification as a closed-end
investment company or changes in its fundamental investment restrictions.
NOTE 5. DIVIDENDS
Subsequent to April 30, 2000, the Board of Directors of the Trust declared a
dividend from undistributed earnings of $0.0609 per common share payable June 1,
2000 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2000.
For the period May 1, 2000 to May 31, 2000 dividends declared on Preferred
Stock totalled $29,210 in aggregate for the outstanding Preferred Stock.
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DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
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Pursuant to the Trust's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the "Plan"),
shareholders are automatically enrolled to have all distributions of dividends
and capital gains reinvested by State Street Bank and Trust Company (the "Plan
Agent") in Trust shares pursuant to the Plan. Shareholders who elect not to
participate in the Plan will receive all distributions in cash paid by check in
United States dollars mailed directly to the shareholders of record (or if the
shares are held in street or other nominee name, then to the nominee) by the
transfer agent, as dividend disbursing agent.
The Plan Agent serves as agent for the shareholders in administering the
Plan. After the Trust declares a dividend or determines to make a capital gain
distribution, the Plan Agent will, as agent for the participants, receive the
cash payment and use it to buy Trust shares in the open market on the American
Stock Exchange or elsewhere for the participants' accounts. The Trust will not
issue any new shares under the Plan.
Participants in the Plan may withdraw from the Plan upon written notice to
the Plan Agent and will receive certificates for whole Trust shares and a cash
payment for any fraction of a Trust share.
The Plan Agent's fees for the handling of the reinvestment of dividends and
distributions will be paid by the Trust. However, each participant will pay a
pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the Plan
Agent's open market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of dividends
and distributions. The automatic reinvestment of dividends and distributions
will not relieve participants of any federal income tax that may be payable on
such dividends or distributions.
The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan as applied to
any dividend or distribution paid subsequent to written notice of the change
sent to all shareholders of the Trust at least 90 days before the record date
for the dividend or distribution. The Plan also may be amended or terminated by
the Plan Agent upon at least 90 days' written notice to all shareholders of the
Trust. All correspondence concerning the Plan should be directed to the Plan
Agent at (800) 699-1BFM. The address is on the front of this report.
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ANNUAL MEETING OF TRUST SHAREHOLDERS. There have been no material changes
in the Trust's investment objectives or policies that have not been approved by
the shareholders or to its charter or by-laws or in the principal risk factors
associated with investment in the Trust. There have been no changes in the
persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the
Trust's portfolio.
The Annual Meeting of Trust Shareholders was held May 18, 2000 to vote on
the following matters:
(1) To elect three Directors as follows:
DIRECTOR CLASS TERM EXPIRING
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Andrew F. Brimmer .................. III 3 years 2003
Kent Dixon ......................... III 3 years 2003
Laurence D. Fink ................... III 3 years 2003
Directors whose term of office continues beyond this meeting are
Richard E. Cavanagh, Frank J. Fabozzi, James Clayburn La Force, Jr.,
Walter F. Mondale and Ralph L. Schlosstein.
(2) To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent public
accountants of the Trust for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2000.
Shareholders elected the three Directors and ratified the selection of
Deloitte & Touche LLP. The results of the voting was as follows:
VOTES VOTES
FOR AGAINST ABSTENTIONS
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Andrew F. Brimmer ....................... 869,568 - 4,534
Kent Dixon .............................. 874,582 - 9,520
Laurence D. Fink ........................ 874,582 - 9,520
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP ... 874,817 7,013 2,272
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
INVESTMENT SUMMARY
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THE TRUST'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The BlackRock New Jersey Investment Quality Municipal Trust's investment
objective is to provide high current income exempt from regular federal income
tax and New Jersey State income tax consistent with the preservation of
capital.
WHO MANAGES THE TRUST?
BlackRock Advisors, Inc. (the "Advisor") is an SEC-registered investment
advisor. As of March 31, 2000, the Advisor and its affiliates (together,
"BlackRock") managed $173 billion on behalf of taxable and tax-exempt clients
worldwide. Strategies include fixed income, equity and cash and may incorporate
both domestic and international securities. Domestic fixed income strategies
utilize the government, mortgage, corporate and municipal bond sectors.
BlackRock manages twenty-two closed-end funds that are traded on either the New
York or American stock exchanges, and a $29 billion family of open-end funds.
BlackRock manages over 590 accounts, domiciled in the United States and
overseas.
WHAT CAN THE TRUST INVEST IN?
Under normal conditions, the Trust expects to continue to manage its assets so
that at least 80% of its investments are rated at least investment grade ("BBB"
by Standard & Poor's or "Baa" by Moody's Investor Services) and up to 20% of
its assets may instead be deemed to be of equivalent credit quality by the
Adviser. The Trust intends to invest substantially all of the assets in a
portfolio of investment grade New Jersey Municipal Obligations, which include
debt obligations issued by or on behalf of New Jersey, its political
subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and by other qualifying issuers
that pay interest which, in the opinion of the bond counsel of the issuer, is
exempt from regular federal income tax and New Jersey State income tax. New
Jersey Municipal Obligations are issued to obtain funds for various public
functions, including the construction of public facilities, the refinancing of
outstanding obligations, the obtaining of funds for general operating expenses
and for loans to other public institutions and facilities.
WHAT IS THE ADVISOR'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
The Advisor will manage the assets of the Trust in accordance with the Trust's
investment objective and policies to seek to achieve its objective by investing
in investment grade New Jersey Municipal Obligations or other qualifying
issuers. The Advisor actively manages the assets in relation to market
conditions and interest rate changes. Depending on yield and portfolio
allocation considerations, the Advisor may choose to invest a portion of the
Trust's assets in securities which pay interest that is subject to AMT
(alternative minimum tax). The Trust intends to emphasize investments in New
Jersey Municipal Obligations with long-term maturities and expects to maintain
an average portfolio maturity of 15-20 years, but the average maturity may be
shortened or lengthened from time to time depending on market conditions.
Under current market conditions the use of leverage increases the income earned
by the Trust. The Trust employs leverage primarily through the issuance of
preferred stock. Preferred stockholders will receive dividends based on
short-term rates in exchange for allowing the Trust to borrow additional
assets. These assets will be invested in longer-term assets which typically
offer higher interest rates and the difference between the cost of the
dividends paid to preferred stockholders and the interest earned on the
longer-term securities will provide higher income levels for common
stockholders in most interest rate environments. See "Leverage Considerations
in the Trust" below.
HOW ARE THE TRUST'S SHARES PURCHASED AND SOLD? DOES THE TRUST PAY DIVIDENDS
REGULARLY?
The Trust's shares are traded on the American Stock Exchange which provides
investors with liquidity on a daily basis. Orders to buy or sell shares of the
Trust must be placed through a registered broker or financial advisor. The
Trust pays monthly dividends which are typically paid on the first business day
of the month. For shares held in the shareholder's name, dividends may be
reinvested in additional shares of the fund through the Trust's transfer agent,
State Street Bank and Trust Company. Investors who wish to hold shares in a
brokerage account should check with their financial advisor to determine
whether their brokerage firm offers dividend reinvestment services.
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LEVERAGE CONSIDERATIONS IN THE TRUST
Leverage increases the duration (or price sensitivity of the net assets with
respect to changes in interest rates) of the Trust, which can improve the
performance of the Trust in a declining rate environment, but can cause net
assets to decline faster in a rapidly rising interest rate environment. The
Trust may reduce, or unwind, the amount of leverage employed should the Advisor
consider that reduction to be in the best interests of the Trust. The Advisor's
portfolio managers continuously monitor and regularly review the Trust's use of
leverage and maintain the ability to unwind the leverage if that course is
chosen.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND RISK FACTORS RELEVANT TO THE TRUST
The Trust is intended to be a long-term investment and is not a short-term
trading vehicle.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE. Although the objective of the Trust is to provide high
current income exempt from regular federal income tax and New Jersey State
income tax consistent with the preservation of capital, there can be no
assurance that this objective will be achieved.
DIVIDEND CONSIDERATIONS. The income and dividends paid by the Trust are likely
to vary over time as fixed income market conditions change. Future dividends
may be higher or lower than the dividend the Trust is currently paying.
LEVERAGE. The Trust utilizes leverage through the issuance of preferred stock,
which involves special risks. The Trust's net asset value and market value may
be more volatile due to its use of leverage.
MARKET PRICE OF SHARES. The shares of closed-end investment companies such as
the Trust trade on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX symbol: RNJ) and as such
are subject to supply and demand influences. As a result, shares may trade at a
discount or a premium to their net asset value.
INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS. The value of municipal debt securities
generally varies inversely with changes in prevailing market interest rates.
Depending on the amount of call protection that the securities in the Trust
have, the Trust may be subject to certain reinvestment risks in environments of
declining interest rates.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES. The Trust may invest in securities that are illiquid,
although under current market conditions the Trust expects to do so to only a
limited extent. These securities involve special risks.
ANTITAKEOVER PROVISIONS. Certain antitakeover provisions will make a change in
the Trust's business or management more difficult without the approval of the
Trust's Board of Directors and may have the effect of depriving shareholders of
an opportunity to sell their shares at a premium above the prevailing market
price.
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THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
GLOSSARY
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CLOSED-END FUND: Investment vehicle which initially offers a fixed
number of shares and trades on a stock exchange. The
fund invests in a portfolio of securities in accordance
with its stated investment objectives and policies.
DISCOUNT: When a fund's net asset value is greater than its stock
price the fund is said to be trading at a discount.
DIVIDEND: Income generated by securities in a portfolio and
distributed to shareholders after the deduction of
expenses. This Trust declares and pays dividends to
common shareholders on a monthly basis.
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT: Shareholders may have all dividends and distributions
of capital gains automatically reinvested into
additional shares of a fund.
MARKET PRICE: Price per share of a security trading in the secondary
market. For a closed-end fund, this is the price at
which one share of the fund trades on the stock
exchange. If you were to buy or sell shares, you would
pay or receive the market price.
NET ASSET VALUE (NAV): Net asset value is the total market value of all
securities and other assets held by the Trust, plus
income accrued on its investments, minus any
liabilities including accrued expenses, divided by the
total number of outstanding shares. It is the
underlying value of a single share on a given day. Net
asset value for the Trust is calculated weekly and
published in BARRON'S on Saturday and THE WALL STREET
JOURNAL on Monday.
PREMIUM: When a fund's stock price is greater than its net asset
value, the fund is said to be trading at a premium.
PREREFUNDED BONDS: These securities are collateralized by U.S. Government
securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay
principal and interest on the tax exempt issue and
retire the bond in full at the date indicated,
typically at a premium to par.
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BLACKROCK ADVISORS, INC.
SUMMARY OF CLOSED-END FUNDS
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TAXABLE TRUSTS
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STOCK MATURITY
SYMBOL DATE
PERPETUAL TRUSTS ------ --------
The BlackRock Income Trust Inc. BKT N/A
The BlackRock North American Government Income Trust Inc. BNA N/A
The BlackRock High Yield Trust BHY N/A
TERM TRUSTS
The BlackRock Target Term Trust Inc. BTT 12/00
The BlackRock 2001 Term Trust Inc. BTM 06/01
The BlackRock Strategic Term Trust Inc. BGT 12/02
The BlackRock Investment Quality Term Trust Inc. BQT 12/04
The BlackRock Advantage Term Trust Inc. BAT 12/05
The BlackRock Broad Investment Grade 2009 Term Trust Inc. BCT 12/09
TAX-EXEMPT TRUSTS
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STOCK MATURITY
SYMBOL DATE
PERPETUAL TRUSTS ------ --------
The BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. BKN N/A
The BlackRock California Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. RAA N/A
The BlackRock Florida Investment Quality Municipal Trust RFA N/A
The BlackRock New Jersey Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. RNJ N/A
The BlackRock New York Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. RNY N/A
The BlackRock Pennsylvania Strategic Municipal Trust BPS N/A
The BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust BSD N/A
TERM TRUSTS
The BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust Inc. BMN 12/06
The BlackRock Insured Municipal 2008 Term Trust Inc. BRM 12/08
The BlackRock California Insured Municipal 2008 Term Trust Inc. BFC 12/08
The BlackRock Florida Insured Municipal 2008 Term Trust BRF 12/08
The BlackRock New York Insured Municipal 2008 Term Trust Inc. BLN 12/08
The BlackRock Insured Municipal Term Trust Inc. BMT 12/10
IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL BLACKROCK AT
(800) 227-7BFM (7236) OR CONSULT WITH YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR.
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BLACKROCK ADVISORS, INC.
AN OVERVIEW
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BlackRock Advisors, Inc. (the "Advisor") is an SEC-registered investment
advisor. As of March 31, 2000, the Advisor and its affiliates (together,
"BlackRock") managed $173 billion on behalf of taxable and tax-exempt clients
worldwide. Strategies include fixed income, equity and cash and may incorporate
both domestic and international securities. Domestic fixed income strategies
utilize the government, mortgage, corporate and municipal bond sectors.
BlackRock manages twenty-two closed-end funds that are traded on either the New
York or American stock exchanges, and a $29 billion family of open-end funds.
BlackRock manages over 590 accounts, domiciled in the United States and
overseas.
BlackRock's fixed income product was introduced in 1988 by a team of highly
seasoned fixed income professionals. These professionals had extensive
experience creating, analyzing and trading a variety of fixed income
instruments, including the most complex structured securities. In fact, several
individuals at BlackRock were responsible for developing many of the major
innovations in the mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities markets,
including the creation of the first CMO, the floating rate CMO, the
senior/subordinated pass-through and the multi-class asset-backed security.
BlackRock is unique among asset management and advisory firms in the
emphasis it places on the development of proprietary analytical capabilities.
Over one quarter of the firm's professionals are dedicated to the design,
maintenance and use of these systems, which are not otherwise available to
investors. BlackRock's proprietary analytical tools are used for evaluating, and
designing fixed income investment strategies for client portfolios. Securities
purchased include mortgages, corporate bonds, municipal bonds and a variety of
hedging instruments.
BlackRock has developed investment products that respond to investors'
needs and has been responsible for several major innovations in closed-end
funds. In fact, BlackRock introduced the first closed-end mortgage fund, the
first taxable and tax-exempt closed-end funds to offer a finite term, the first
closed-end fund to achieve a AAA rating by Standard & Poor's, and the first
closed-end fund to invest primarily in North American Government securities.
Currently, BlackRock's closed-end funds have dividend reinvestment plans, which
are designed to provide ongoing demand for the stock in the secondary market.
BlackRock manages a wide range of investment vehicles, each having specific
investment objectives and policies.
In view of our continued desire to provide a high level of service to all
our shareholders, BlackRock maintains a toll-free number for your questions. The
number is (800) 227-7BFM (7236). We encourage you to call us with any questions
that you may have about your BlackRock funds and we thank you for the continued
trust that you place in our abilities.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL BLACKROCK AT (800) 227-7BFM
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DIRECTORS
Laurence D. Fink, CHAIRMAN
Andrew F. Brimmer
Richard E. Cavanagh
Kent Dixon
Frank J. Fabozzi
James Clayburn La Force, Jr.
Walter F. Mondale
Ralph L. Schlosstein
OFFICERS
Ralph L. Schlosstein, PRESIDENT
Keith T. Anderson, VICE PRESIDENT
Michael C. Huebsch, VICE PRESIDENT
Robert S. Kapito, VICE PRESIDENT
Kevin Klingert, Vice President
Richard M. Shea, VICE PRESIDENT/TAX
Henry Gabbay, TREASURER
James Kong, ASSISTANT TREASURER
Karen H. Sabath, SECRETARY
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
BlackRock Advisors, Inc.
400 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
(800) 227-7BFM
ADMINISTRATOR
Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company
One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171
(800) 699-1BFM
AUCTION AGENT
Deutsche Bank
4 Albany Street
New York, NY 10006
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Two World Financial Center
New York, NY 10281-1434
LEGAL COUNSEL
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Four Times Square
New York, NY 10036
LEGAL COUNSEL - INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Debevoise & Plimpton
875 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2000 were not audited
and accordingly, no opinion is expressed on them.
This report is for shareholder information. This is not a prospectus
intended for use in the purchase or sale of any securities.
THE BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT
QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
c/o Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077
(800) 227-7BFM
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