UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-21349

 

Name of Fund: BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)

 

Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809

 

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

 

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

 

Date of fiscal year end: 08/31/2012

 

Date of reporting period: 02/29/2012

 

Item 1 – Report to Stockholders

 
 

 

February 29, 2012

Semi-Annual Report (Unaudited)

BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)

BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)

BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)

Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

 
 

Table of Contents

Page
Dear Shareholder 3
Semi-Annual Report:  
Fund Summaries 4
The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging 12
Derivative Financial Instruments 12
Financial Statements  
Schedules of Investments 13
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 44
Statements of Operations 45
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 46
Statements of Cash Flows 48
Financial Highlights 49
Notes to Financial Statements 53
Officers and Directors 63
Additional Information 64


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Dear Shareholder

Risk assets were advancing at this time last year despite a wave of geopolitical revolutions, soaring oil prices and natural disasters in Japan. Markets reversed sharply in May, however, when escalating political strife in Greece rekindled fears about sovereign debt problems spreading across Europe. Concurrently, global economic indicators signaled that the recovery had slowed. Confidence was further shaken by the prolonged debt ceiling debate in Washington, DC. On August 5, 2011, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the US government’s credit rating and turmoil erupted in financial markets around the world. Extraordinary levels of volatility persisted in the months that followed as Greece teetered on the brink of default, debt problems escalated in Italy and Spain, and exposure to European sovereign bonds stressed banks globally. Financial markets whipsawed on hopes and fears. Macro news flow became a greater influence on trading decisions than the fundamentals of the securities traded. By the end of the third quarter, equity markets had fallen nearly 20% from their April peak while safe-haven assets such as US Treasuries and gold had rallied to historic highs.

October brought enough positive economic data to assuage fears of a global double-dip recession. Additionally, European leaders began to show progress toward stemming the region’s debt crisis. Investors began to reenter the markets and risk assets recovered through the month. But a lack of definitive details about Europe’s rescue plan eventually raised doubts among investors and thwarted the rally at the end of October. The last two months of 2011 saw more political instability in Greece, unsustainable yields on Italian government bonds, and US policymakers in gridlock over budget issues. Global central bank actions and improving economic data invigorated the markets, but investor confidence was easily tempered by sobering news flow.

Investors showed more optimism at the start of 2012. Risk assets rallied through January and February as economic data grew stronger and debt problems in Europe stabilized. In the United States, jobs data signaled solid improvement in the labor market and the Federal Reserve indicated that it would keep short-term interest rates low through 2014. In Europe, policymakers made significant progress toward securing a Greek bailout plan and restructuring the nation’s debt. Nevertheless, considerable headwinds remain. Europe faces a prolonged recession, the US economy still remains somewhat shaky and the risks of additional flare ups of euro-zone debt problems and slowing growth in China weigh heavily on the future of the global economy.

Risk assets, including equities and high yield bonds, recovered their late-summer losses and posted strong returns for the 6-month period ended February 29, 2012. On a 12-month basis, US large-cap stocks and high yield bonds delivered positive results, while small-cap and emerging-market stocks finished slightly negative. International markets, which experienced some significant downturns in 2011, lagged the broader rebound. Fixed income securities, which benefited from declining yields, advanced over the 6- and 12-month periods. Despite their quality rating downgrade, US Treasury bonds performed particularly well. Municipal bonds also delivered superior results. Continued low short-term interest rates kept yields on money market securities near their all-time lows.

Many of the themes that caused uncertainty in 2011 remain. For investors, the risks appear daunting, but this challenging environment offers new opportunities. BlackRock was built for these times. Visit blackrock.com/newworld for more information.

Sincerely,

Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

“For investors, the risks appear daunting, but this challenging environment offers new opportunities. BlackRock was built for these times.”

Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Total Returns as of February 29, 2012

  6-month 12-month
 
US large cap equities 13.31 % 5.12 %
(S&P 500® Index)        
 
US small cap equities 12.40   (0.15 )
(Russell 2000® Index)        
 
International equities 4.13   (7.45 )
(MSCI Europe, Australasia,        
Far East Index)        
 
Emerging market 5.27   (0.11 )
equities (MSCI Emerging        
Markets Index)        
 
3-month Treasury 0.00   0.08  
bill (BofA Merrill Lynch        
3-Month Treasury        
Bill Index)        
 
US Treasury securities 3.70   17.22  
(BofA Merrill Lynch 10-        
Year US Treasury Index)        
 
US investment grade 2.73   8.37  
bonds (Barclays US        
Aggregate Bond Index)        
 
Tax-exempt municipal 5.93   12.88  
bonds (S&P Municipal        
Bond Index)        
 
US high yield bonds 8.62   6.92  
(Barclays US Corporate        
High Yield 2% Issuer        
Capped Index)        

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



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Fund Summary as of February 29, 2012 BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust

Investment Objective

BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust’s (BHL) (the “Fund”) primary investment objective is to provide high current income, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing substantially all of its assets in loan and debt instruments and loan-related and debt-related instruments (collectively "credit securities"). The Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in any combination of the following credit securities: (i) senior secured floating rate and fixed rate loans; (ii) second lien or other subordinated or unsecured floating rate and fixed rate loans or debt; (iii) credit securities that are rated below investment grade quality; and (iv) investment grade corporate bonds. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Portfolio Management Commentary

How did the Fund perform?

For the six months ended February 29, 2012, the Fund returned 9.69% based on market price and 8.88% based on net asset value (“NAV”). For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Loan Participation Funds category posted an average return of 12.07% based on market price and 8.96% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund's discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

What factors influenced performance?

Security selection among higher-quality and non-rated floating rate loans and common stock had a positive impact on the Fund’s performance. Selection in the chemicals and electric sectors also boosted returns. The Fund’s tactical exposure to high yield bonds contributed positively as the asset class outperformed loans given improving investor demand for riskier assets over the six-month period.
Detracting from performance was security selection among lower-quality loan instruments, an area of the market that generally carried a less favorable risk-return profile during the period. The Fund’s exposure to the paper sector had a negative effect on returns, as did a tactical allocation to asset-backed securities via collateralized loan obligations.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

The period began with severe market volatility in reaction to headwinds from Europe’s debt crisis and a possible US government shut-down. However, the environment shifted in December when the European Central Bank announced a long-term refinancing operation. This liquidity program provided a much-needed short-term solution for the financial markets and mitigated the risk of a collapse in the European banking system. Moreover, it was the catalyst for a positive turn in the valuation of risk assets.
During the period, the Fund maintained its focus on the higher quality portions of the loan market in terms of loan structure, liquidity and overall credit quality. Given the weak outlook for global growth, the Fund remained cautious of lower-rated less-liquid loans. The Fund sought issuers with attractive risk-reward characteristics and superior fundamentals. While the developments during the period bode well for the posture of risk markets going forward, the Fund continues to maintain a high quality bias.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

At period end, the Fund held 87% of its total portfolio in floating rate loan interests (bank loans), 10% in corporate bonds, with the remainder in asset-backed securities and common stocks. The Fund’s largest sector exposures included wireless, non-captive diversified financials and chemicals. The Fund ended the period with economic leverage at 22% of its total managed assets.

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

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BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust

Fund Information

Symbol on New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) BHL
Initial Offering Date January 31, 2008
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2012 ($13.45)1 5.89%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2 $0.066
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 $0.792
Economic Leverage as of February 29, 20123 22%

1Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
3Represents loan outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 12.

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

  2/29/12 8/31/11 Change High Low
Market Price $13.45 $12.65 6.32% $13.58 $11.59
Net Asset Value $13.90 $13.17 5.54% $13.90 $12.93

The following charts show the portfolio composition of the Fund’s long-term investments and credit quality allocations of the Fund’s corporate bond investments:

Portfolio Composition

   2/29/12   8/31/11 
Floating Rate Loan Interests  87%  86%
Corporate Bonds  10   11 
Asset-Backed Securities  2   2 
Common Stocks  1    
Other Interests     1 

Credit Quality Allocations4

   2/29/12   8/31/11 
BBB/Baa  11%  12%
BB/Ba  44   33 
B  45   55 

4Using the higher of Standard & Poor’s (“S&P’s”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) ratings.
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Fund Summary as of February 29, 2012 BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc.

Investment Objective

BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc.’s (DVF) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with high current income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in floating rate debt securities and instruments, including floating rate loans, bonds, certain preferred securities (including certain convertible preferred securities), notes or other debt securities or instruments which pay a floating or variable rate of interest until maturity. The Fund considers floating rate debt securities to include fixed rate debt securities held by the Fund where the Fund has entered into certain derivative transactions at either the portfolio level or with respect to an individual security held by the Fund, including interest rate swap agreements, in an attempt to convert the fixed rate payments it receives with respect to such securities into floating rate payments. The Fund may invest, under normal market conditions, a substantial portion of its assets in below investment grade quality securities. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Portfolio Management Commentary

How did the Fund perform?

For the six months ended February 29, 2012, the Fund returned 6.70% based on market price and 8.73% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Loan Participation Funds category posted an average return of 12.07% based on market price and 8.96% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund's discount to NAV, which widened during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

What factors influenced performance?

Security selection among higher-quality loan instruments had a positive impact on the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s tactical exposure to high yield bonds also contributed positively as the asset class outperformed loans during the period. Selection in the electric, chemicals and transportation services sectors boosted returns. The Fund’s use of leverage was an additional contributor.
Detracting from performance was security selection among lower-quality loan instruments, an area of the market that generally carried a less favorable risk-return profile during the period. Selection within the independent energy and non-cable media sectors also had a negative impact on returns.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

The period began with severe market volatility in reaction to headwinds from Europe’s debt crisis and a possible US government shut-down. However, the environment shifted in December when the European Central Bank announced a long-term refinancing operation. This liquidity program provided a much-needed short-term solution for the financial markets and mitigated the risk of a collapse in the European banking system. Moreover, it was the catalyst for a positive turn in the valuation of risk assets.
During the period, the Fund maintained its focus on the higher quality portions of the loan market in terms of loan structure, liquidity and overall credit quality. Given the weak outlook for global growth, the Fund remained cautious of lower-rated less-liquid loans. The Fund sought issuers with attractive risk-reward characteristics and superior fundamentals. While the developments during the period bode well for the posture of risk markets going forward, the Fund continues to maintain a high quality bias.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

At period end, the Fund held 83% of its total portfolio in floating rate loan interests (bank loans), 12% in corporate bonds, with the remainder in asset-backed securities, common stocks and other interests. The Fund’s largest sector exposures included cable media, chemicals and wireless. The Fund ended the period with economic leverage at 23% of its total managed assets.

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

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BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc.

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE DVF
Initial Offering Date January 31, 2005
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2012 ($10.12)1 6.94%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2 $0.0585
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 $0.7020
Economic Leverage as of February 29, 20123 23%

1Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
3Represents loan outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 12.

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

  2/29/12 8/31/11 Change High Low
Market Price $10.12 $  9.84 2.85% $10.22 $8.84
Net Asset Value $10.68 $10.19 4.81% $10.68 $9.95

The following charts show the portfolio composition of the Fund’s long-term investments and credit quality allocations of the Fund’s corporate bond investments:

Portfolio Composition

    
   2/29/12   8/31/11 
Floating Rate Loan Interests  83%  80%
Corporate Bonds  12   14 
Asset-Backed Securities  2   2 
Common Stocks  2   2 
Other Interests  1   2 

Credit Quality Allocations4

    
   2/29/12   8/31/11 
BBB/Baa  8%  8%
BB/Ba  44   30 
B  36   47 
CCC/Caa  7   8 
Not Rated  5   7 

4Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.
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Fund Summary as of February 29, 2012 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.

Investment Objective

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.’s (FRA) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide shareholders with high current income and such preservation of capital as is consistent with investment in a diversified, leveraged portfolio consisting primarily of floating rate debt securities and instruments. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in floating rate debt securities, including floating or variable rate debt securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or which reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). The Fund invests a substantial portion of its investments in floating rate debt securities consisting of secured or unsecured senior floating rate loans that are rated below investment grade. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Portfolio Management Commentary

How did the Fund perform?

For the six months ended February 29, 2012, the Fund returned 12.69% based on market price and 8.76% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Loan Participation Funds category posted an average return of 12.07% based on market price and 8.96% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund's discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

What factors influenced performance?

Security selection among higher-quality and non-rated floating rate loans and common stock had a positive impact on the Fund’s performance. Selection in the chemicals and electric sectors also boosted returns. The Fund’s tactical exposure to high yield bonds contributed positively as the asset class outperformed loans given improving investor demand for riskier assets over the six-month period.
Detracting from performance was security selection among lower-quality loan instruments, an area of the market that generally carried a less favorable risk-return profile during the period. The Fund’s exposure to the paper sector had a negative effect on returns, as did a tactical allocation to asset-backed securities via collateralized loan obligations.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

The period began with severe market volatility in reaction to headwinds from Europe’s debt crisis and a possible US government shut-down. However, the environment shifted in December when the European Central Bank announced a long-term refinancing operation. This liquidity program provided a much-needed short-term solution for the financial markets and mitigated the risk of a collapse in the European banking system. Moreover, it was the catalyst for a positive turn in the valuation of risk assets.
During the period, the Fund maintained its focus on the higher quality portions of the loan market in terms of loan structure, liquidity and overall credit quality. Given the weak outlook for global growth, the Fund remained cautious of lower-rated less-liquid loans. The Fund sought issuers with attractive risk-reward characteristics and superior fundamentals. While the developments during the period bode well for the posture of risk markets going forward, the Fund continues to maintain a high quality bias.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

At period end, the Fund held 83% of its total portfolio in floating rate loan interests (bank loans), 13% in corporate bonds, with the remainder in asset-backed securities and common stocks. The Fund’s largest sector exposures included wireless, non-captive diversified financials and chemicals. The Fund ended the period with economic leverage at 22% of its total managed assets.

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

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BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE FRA
Initial Offering Date October 31, 2003
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2012 ($14.52)1 6.36%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2 $0.077
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 $0.924
Economic Leverage as of February 29, 20123 22%

1Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
3Represents loan outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 12.

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

  2/29/12 8/31/11 Change High Low
Market Price $14.52 $13.33 8.93% $14.60 $12.33
Net Asset Value $14.76 $14.04 5.13% $14.76 $13.74

The following charts show the portfolio composition of the Fund’s long-term investments and credit quality allocations of the Fund’s corporate bond investments:

Portfolio Composition

   2/29/12   8/31/11 
Floating Rate Loan Interests  83%  81%
Corporate Bonds  13   15 
Asset-Backed Securities  3   3 
Common Stocks  1    
Other Interests     1 

Credit Quality Allocations4

   2/29/12   8/31/11 
BBB/Baa  9%  9%
BB/Ba  39   36 
B  43   49 
CCC/Caa  4   3 
Not Rated  5   3 

4 Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.

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Fund Summary as of February 29, 2012 BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust

Investment Objective

BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust’s (BLW) (the “Fund”) investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in three distinct asset classes:

intermediate duration, investment grade corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities and asset-backed securities and US Government and agency securities;
senior, secured floating rate loans made to corporate and other business entities; and
US dollar-denominated securities of US and non-US issuers rated below investment grade, and to a limited extent, non-US dollar denominated securities of non-US issuers rated below investment grade.

The Fund’s portfolio normally has an average portfolio duration of less than five years (including the effect of anticipated leverage), although it may be longer from time to time depending on market conditions. The Fund may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.

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

Portfolio Management Commentary

How did the Fund perform?

For the six months ended February 29, 2012, the Fund returned 10.48% based on market price and 8.20% based on NAV. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper High Current Yield Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of 13.38% based on market price and 10.05% based on NAV. All returns reflect reinvestment of dividends. The Fund's discount to NAV, which narrowed during the period, accounts for the difference between performance based on price and performance based on NAV. The following discussion relates to performance based on NAV.

What factors influenced performance?

Security selection among higher-quality credit instruments had a positive impact on the Fund’s performance. Selection in the consumer services and electric sectors also boosted returns. The Fund’s tactical exposure to equity securities was rewarding as equities outperformed high yield debt amid improving investor demand for riskier assets over the six-month period.
The Fund differs from its Lipper category competitors, which invest primarily in high yield bonds, in that the Fund also invests in floating rate loan interests (bank loans), investment grade credits and securitized assets. While the Fund’s allocations to these other asset classes did not detract from performance on an absolute basis, they underperformed high yield bonds for the period. Security selection in the non-cable media and paper sectors pared the Fund’s gains for the period.

Describe recent portfolio activity.

In the early part of the period, as the outlook for global growth worsened and the potential for further spreading of the ongoing debt crisis in Europe increased, the Fund shifted its positioning to a more conservative posture. Specifically, the Fund reduced positions in the more cyclical credits and increased exposure to market sectors with more stable cash flows.
However, the environment shifted in December when the European Central Bank announced a long-term refinancing operation. This liquidity program provided a much-needed short-term solution for the financial markets and mitigated the risk of a collapse in the European banking system. Moreover, it was the catalyst for a positive turn in the valuation of risk assets. Given these developments, the Fund maintained its higher-quality income-oriented bias, but started selectively adding back some risk in names with appealing risk-reward characteristics. Despite this modest shift to “risk-on,” the Fund continued to seek issuers with superior fundamentals while avoiding higher-beta credits (i.e., those with higher sensitivity to market volatility) and the more economically sensitive areas of the market.

Describe portfolio positioning at period end.

At period end, the Fund held 45% of its total portfolio in corporate bonds, 31% in floating rate loan interests (bank loans), 11% in non-agency mortgage-backed securities, with the remainder in US Government sponsored agency securities, asset-backed securities, common stocks and taxable municipal bonds. The Fund’s largest sector exposures included cable media, independent energy and chemicals. The Fund ended the period with economic leverage at 27% of its total managed assets.

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

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BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust

Fund Information

Symbol on NYSE BLW
Initial Offering Date July 30, 2003
Yield on Closing Market Price as of February 29, 2012 ($16.96)1 7.43%
Current Monthly Distribution per Common Share2 $0.105
Current Annualized Distribution per Common Share2 $1.260
Economic Leverage as of February 29, 20123 27%

1Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
2The distribution rate is not constant and is subject to change.
3Represents reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as a percentage of total managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowing) minus the sum of liabilities (other than borrowings representing financial leverage). For a discussion of leveraging techniques utilized by the Fund, please see The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging on page 12.

The table below summarizes the changes in the Fund’s market price and NAV per share:

  2/29/12 8/31/11 Change High Low
Market Price $16.96 $16.01 5.93% $17.33 $15.00
Net Asset Value $17.14 $16.52 3.75% $17.14 $15.92

The following charts show the portfolio composition of the Fund’s long-term investments and credit quality allocations of the Fund’s corporate bond and US government securities investments:

Portfolio Composition

    
   2/29/12   8/31/11 
Corporate Bonds  45%  40%
Floating Rate Loan Interests  31   31 
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities  11   10 
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities  6   11 
Asset-Backed Securities  4   5 
Common Stocks  2   1 
Taxable Municipal Bonds  1   1 
Other Interests     1 

Credit Quality Allocations4

    
   2/29/12   8/31/11 
AAA/Aaa5  12%  17%
AA/Aa  2   2 
A  7   5 
BBB/Baa  15   15 
BB/Ba  33   26 
B  25   27 
CCC/Caa  5   7 
D     1 
Not Rated  1    

4Using the higher of S&P’s or Moody’s ratings.
5Includes US Government Sponsored Agency securities and US Treasury Obligations, which were deemed AAA/Aaa by the investment advisor.
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging

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

The Funds may utilize leverage by borrowing through a credit facility or through entering into reverse repurchase agreements. In general, the concept of leveraging is based on the premise that the financing cost of assets to be obtained from leverage, which will be based on short-term interest rates, will normally be lower than the income earned by each Fund on its longer-term portfolio investments. To the extent that the total assets of each Fund (including the assets obtained from leverage) are invested in higher-yielding portfolio investments, each Fund’s shareholders will benefit from the incremental net income.

The interest earned on securities purchased with the proceeds from leverage is paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share NAV. However, in order to benefit shareholders, the yield curve must be positively sloped; that is, short-term interest rates must be lower than long-term interest rates. If the yield curve becomes negatively sloped, meaning short-term interest rates exceed long-term interest rates, income to shareholders will be lower than if the Funds had not used leverage.

To illustrate these concepts, assume a Fund’s capitalization is $100 million and it borrows for an additional $30 million, creating a total value of $130 million available for investment in long-term securities. If prevailing short-term interest rates are 3% and long-term interest rates are 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. In this case, the Fund pays borrowing costs and interest expense on the $30 million of borrowings based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the securities purchased by the Fund with assets received from the borrowings earn income based on long-term interest rates. In this case, the borrowing costs and interest expense of the borrowings is significantly lower than the income earned on the Fund’s long-term investments, and therefore the Fund’s shareholders are the beneficiaries of the incremental net income.

If short-term interest rates rise, narrowing the differential between short-term and long-term interest rates, the incremental net income pickup will be reduced or eliminated completely. Furthermore, if prevailing short-term interest rates rise above long-term interest rates, the yield curve has a negative slope. In this case, the Fund pays higher short-term interest rates whereas the Fund’s total portfolio earns income based on lower long-term interest rates.

Furthermore, the value of the Funds’ portfolio investments generally varies inversely with the direction of long-term interest rates, although other factors can influence the value of portfolio investments. In contrast, the redemption value of the Funds’ borrowings does not fluctuate in relation to interest rates. As a result, changes in interest rates can influence the Funds’ NAVs positively or negatively in addition to the impact on Fund performance from leverage from borrowings discussed above.

The use of leverage may enhance opportunities for increased income to the Funds, but as described above, it also creates risks as short- or long-term interest rates fluctuate. Leverage also will generally cause greater changes in the Funds’ NAVs, market prices and dividend rates than comparable portfolios without leverage. If the income derived from securities purchased with assets received from leverage exceeds the cost of leverage, the Funds’ net income will be greater than if leverage had not been used. Conversely, if the income from the securities purchased is not sufficient to cover the cost of leverage, each Fund’s net income will be less than if leverage had not been used, and therefore the amount available for distribution to shareholders will be reduced. Each Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities at inopportune times or at distressed values in order to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the use of leverage or as required by the terms of leverage instruments, which may cause a Fund to incur losses. The use of leverage may limit each Fund’s ability to invest in certain types of securities or use certain types of hedging strategies. Each Fund will incur expenses in connection with the use of leverage, all of which are borne by shareholders and may reduce income.

Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Funds are permitted to issue senior securities representing indebtedness up to 33 1/3% of their total managed assets (each Fund’s net assets plus the proceeds of any outstanding borrowings). If the Funds segregate liquid assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest), a reverse repurchase agreement will not be considered a senior security and therefore will not be subject to this limitation. In addition, each Fund voluntarily limits its aggregate economic leverage to 50% of its managed assets. As of February 29, 2012, the Funds had aggregate economic leverage from any reverse repurchase agreements and borrowings through a credit facility as a percentage of their total managed assets as follows:

  Percent of
Economic
Leverage
BHL 22%
DVF 23%
FRA 22%
BLW 27%

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Funds may invest in various derivative financial instruments, including financial futures contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, options and swaps as specified in Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements, which may constitute forms of economic leverage. Such derivative financial instruments are used to obtain exposure to a market without owning or taking physical custody of securities or to hedge market, equity, credit, interest rate and/or foreign currency exchange rate risks. Derivative financial instruments involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the derivative financial instrument. The Funds’ ability to use a derivative financial instrument successfully depends on the investment advisor’s ability to predict pertinent market movements accurately, which cannot be assured. The use of derivative financial instruments may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require a Fund to sell or purchase portfolio investments at inopportune times or for distressed values, may limit the amount of appreciation a Fund can realize on an investment, may result in lower dividends paid to shareholders or may cause a Fund to hold an investment that it might otherwise sell. The Funds’ investments in these instruments are discussed in detail in the Notes to Financial Statements.

12SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Schedule of Investments February 29, 2012 (Unaudited) BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Asset-Backed Securities   (000) Value
 
ARES CLO Funds, Series 2005-10A, Class B,      
0.95%, 9/18/17 (a)(b) USD 250 $ 231,345
Canaras Summit CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B,      
1.04%, 6/19/21 (a)(b)   345 293,350
Flagship CLO, Series 2006-1A, Class B,      
0.91%, 9/20/19 (a)(b)   1,000 772,500
Fraser Sullivan CLO Ltd., Series 2006-2A, Class B,      
0.96%, 12/20/20 (a)(b)   500 425,000
Gannett Peak CLO Ltd., Series 2006-1X, Class A2,      
0.92%, 10/27/20 (b)   265 213,988
Goldman Sachs Asset Management CLO Plc,      
Series 2007-1A, Class B, 1.00%, 8/01/22 (a)(b)   580 464,000
Landmark CDO Ltd., Series 2006-8A, Class B,      
0.92%, 10/19/20 (a)(b)   495 414,404
MAPS CLO Fund LLC, Series 2005-1A, Class C,      
1.52%, 12/21/17 (a)(b)   260 234,260
Portola CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1X, Class B1,      
1.95%, 11/15/21 (b)   350 300,125
T2 Income Fund CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B,      
1.17%, 7/15/19 (a)(b)   300 260,175
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 2.9%     3,609,147
 
 
Common Stocks (c)   Shares  
Auto Components — 0.8%      
Delphi Automotive Plc (180-day lock)      
(acquired 11/17/11, cost $176,777) (d)   30,737 958,994
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.1%      
BLB Worldwide Holdings, Inc.   20,020 196,180
Software — 0.0%      
HMH Holdings/EduMedia   53,267 13,317
Total Common Stocks — 0.9%     1,168,491
 
 
    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000)  
Airlines — 0.2%      
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2011-2,      
Class A, 8.63%, 4/15/23 USD 129 136,740
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2009-1-B, Class B,      
9.75%, 6/17/18   55 58,663
      195,403
Auto Components — 0.9%      
Icahn Enterprises LP:      
7.75%, 1/15/16   785 822,287
8.00%, 1/15/18 (a)   340 360,400
      1,182,687
Chemicals — 0.6%      
CF Industries, Inc., 6.88%, 5/01/18   415 488,662
Ineos Finance Plc, 8.38%, 2/15/19 (a)   110 116,875
Lyondell Chemical Co., 11.00%, 5/01/18   130 142,256
LyondellBasell Industries NV, 6.00%, 11/15/21 (a)   45 49,388
      797,181

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Commercial Banks — 0.2%      
CIT Group, Inc.:      
7.00%, 5/02/16 (a) USD 180 $         180,225
7.00%, 5/02/17 (a)   130 130,163
      310,388
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.3%      
ARAMARK Corp., 4.05%, 2/01/15 (b)   65 64,756
AWAS Aviation Capital Ltd., 7.00%, 10/17/16 (a)   340 355,200
      419,956
Consumer Finance — 0.3%      
Inmarsat Finance Plc, 7.38%, 12/01/17 (a)   325 347,750
Containers & Packaging — 0.1%      
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/17   100 111,250
Diversified Financial Services — 1.1%      
Ally Financial, Inc., 2.73%, 12/01/14 (b)   1,025 959,330
FCE Bank Plc, 7.13%, 1/15/13 EUR 50 69,113
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. (a):      
7.13%, 4/15/19 USD 120 126,900
6.88%, 2/15/21   185 196,100
      1,351,443
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.1%      
ITC Deltacom, Inc., 10.50%, 4/01/16   140 145,950
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.5%      
HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/20   400 429,000
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, 11/01/18 (a)   185 197,256
      626,256
Health Care Technology — 0.8%      
IMS Health, Inc., 12.50%, 3/01/18 (a)   850 1,011,500
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.5%      
MGM Resorts International:      
10.38%, 5/15/14   175 199,062
11.13%, 11/15/17   390 443,625
      642,687
Household Durables — 0.6%      
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 12.00%, 10/15/17   715 779,350
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 2.0%      
Calpine Corp., 7.25%, 10/15/17 (a)   545 577,700
Energy Future Holdings Corp., 10.00%, 1/15/20   370 400,062
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC,      
10.00%, 12/01/20   1,355 1,471,869
      2,449,631
Machinery — 0.1%      
UR Financing Escrow Corp., 5.75%, 7/15/18 (a)(e)   80 82,200
Media — 1.9%      
AMC Networks, Inc., 7.75%, 7/15/21 (a)   105 117,075
CCH II LLC, 13.50%, 11/30/16   500 575,000
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:      
9.25%, 12/15/17   185 202,575
Series B, 9.25%, 12/15/17   850 935,000
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG,      
8.13%, 12/01/17 (a)   500 542,500
      2,372,150

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of portfolio holdings in the
Schedules of Investments, the names and descriptions of
many of the securities have been abbreviated according
to the following list:
CAD Canadian Dollar GO General Obligation Bonds
EUR Euro USD US Dollar
GBP British Pound    

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201213
 

Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.1%      
Coffeyville Resources LLC, 9.00%, 4/01/15 (a) USD 126 $ 134,820
Paper & Forest Products — 0.3%      
Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Inc.,      
8.00%, 6/01/16 (a)   155 159,263
Verso Paper Holdings LLC, 11.50%, 7/01/14   180 183,600
      342,863
Pharmaceuticals — 0.1%      
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,      
6.50%, 7/15/16 (a)   185 188,700
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.1%      
Realogy Corp., 7.63%, 1/15/20 (a)   165 170,363
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.7%      
Cricket Communications, Inc., 7.75%, 5/15/16   1,125 1,198,125
Sprint Nextel Corp. (a):      
9.00%, 11/15/18   290 323,350
7.00%, 3/01/20   550 558,937
      2,080,412
Total Corporate Bonds — 12.5%     15,742,940
 
 
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)      
Aerospace & Defense — 1.6%      
DynCorp International, Term Loan B, 6.25%, 7/07/16   326 324,524
SI Organization, Inc., New Term Loan B,      
4.50%, 11/22/16   419 401,072
TransDigm, Inc.:      
Add on Term Loan B2, 4.00%, 2/14/17   180 180,149
Term Loan (First Lien), 4.00%, 2/14/17   842 840,759
Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp., Term Loan B,      
4.25%, 4/07/17   294 293,325
      2,039,829
Airlines — 0.8%      
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Credit New Term Loan B,      
5.50%, 4/20/17   1,067 1,041,761
Auto Components — 2.6%      
Allison Transmission, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.75%, 8/07/14   1,419 1,402,833
Autoparts Holdings Ltd., First Lien Term Loan,      
6.50%, 7/28/17   648 649,996
Federal-Mogul Corp.:      
Term Loan B, 2.19% – 2.20%, 12/29/14   275 262,844
Term Loan C, 2.19% – 2.20%, 12/28/15   140 134,104
Schaeffler AG, Term Loan C2, 6.00%, 1/27/17   480 481,402
UCI International, Inc., Term Loan, 5.50%, 7/26/17   347 347,366
      3,278,545
Biotechnology — 0.7%      
Grifols SA, Term Loan B, 4.50%, 6/1/17   868 866,443
Building Products — 3.2%      
Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 3/19/18   447 444,812
CPG International, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.00%, 2/18/17   792 748,440
Goodman Global, Inc., Initial Term Loan (First Lien),      
5.75%, 10/28/16   2,094 2,104,553
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Blitz 06-103      
GmbH), Tranche B-2B Term Loan, 4.08%, 5/05/15 EUR 563 710,195
      4,008,000
Capital Markets — 1.8%      
American Capital Ltd., Term Loan B, 7.50%, 12/31/13 USD 61 61,446
HarbourVest Partners, Term Loan (First Lien),      
6.25%, 12/16/16   838 838,853

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Capital Markets (concluded)      
Nuveen Investments, Inc., Incremental Term Loan,      
7.25%, 5/13/17 USD 160 $ 161,120
Nuveen Investments, Inc. (First Lien):      
3.30% – 3.58%, 11/13/14   391 388,468
5.74% – 5.83%, 5/12/17   782 780,021
      2,229,908
Chemicals — 5.0%      
American Rock Salt Holdings LLC, Term Loan B,      
5.50%, 4/25/17   610 567,273
Ashland, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.75%, 8/23/18   429 430,341
Chemtura Corp., Exit Term Loan B, 5.50%, 8/27/16   750 752,347
Gentek, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00% – 5.75%, 10/06/15   491 488,055
MDI Holdings LLC, Term Loan B, 2.24%, 4/11/14   446 443,147
Nexeo Solutions LLC, Term Loan B, 5.00%, 9/08/17   571 561,888
Polyone Corp., Term Loan, 5.00%, 12/20/17   185 185,278
PQ Corp., Original Term Loan (First Lien),      
3.50%, 7/30/14   706 688,474
Styron Sarl LLC, Term Loan B, 6.00% – 6.75%, 8/02/17   506 456,469
Tronox Worldwide LLC:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.00%, 2/09/18   176 175,517
Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/08/18   644 643,564
Univar, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 6/30/17   934 926,108
      6,318,461
Commercial Services & Supplies — 3.9%      
Altegrity, Inc., Tranche D Term Loan, 7.75%, 2/20/15   697 696,257
ARAMARK Corp.:      
Letter of Credit, 3.55%, 7/26/16   23 23,012
Term Loan B, 3.83%, 7/26/16   327 323,984
AWAS Finance Luxembourg Sarl, Term Loan B,      
5.25%, 6/10/16   370 368,427
Delos Aircraft, Inc., Term Loan B2, 7.00%, 3/17/16   825 825,883
International Lease Finance Corp., Term Loan B1,      
6.75%, 3/17/15   35 35,058
KAR Auction Services, Inc., Term Loan B,      
5.00%, 5/19/17   1,194 1,192,508
Synagro Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B,      
2.25% – 2.26%, 4/02/14   866 774,796
Volume Services America, Inc., Term Loan B,      
10.50% – 10.75%, 9/16/16   494 495,809
West Corp., Term Loan B4, 4.49% – 4.50%, 7/15/16   197 196,891
      4,932,625
Communications Equipment — 1.3%      
Avaya, Inc.:      
Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 10/26/14   513 501,799
Term Loan B3, 4.99%, 10/26/17   315 305,478
CommScope, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 1/14/18   818 817,813
      1,625,090
Construction & Engineering — 0.9%      
BakerCorp. International, Inc., Term Loan B,      
5.00%, 6/01/18   363 362,692
Safway Services, LLC, First Out Tranche Loan,      
9.00%, 12/16/17   750 750,000
      1,112,692
Consumer Finance — 1.6%      
Springleaf Finance Corp, Term Loan, 5.50%, 5/10/17   2,135 1,946,287
Containers & Packaging — 1.0%      
Berry Plastics Holding Corp., Term Loan C,      
2.25%, 4/03/15   500 486,620
Sealed Air Corp., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 10/03/18   719 725,996
      1,212,616

See Notes to Financial Statements.

14SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Diversified Consumer Services — 3.3%      
Coinmach Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan,      
3.41%, 11/20/14 USD 243 $ 223,902
Coinmach Service Corp., Term Loan, 3.41%, 11/20/14   1,021 940,249
Laureate Education, Inc., Extended Term Loan,      
5.25%, 8/15/18   1,955 1,866,229
ServiceMaster Co.:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.75%, 7/24/14   108 106,332
Term Loan, 2.77% – 3.03%, 7/24/14   1,081 1,067,749
      4,204,461
Diversified Financial Services — 1.9%      
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.:      
Tranche B Term Loan, 6.50%, 2/09/18   1,217 1,228,416
Tranche C Term Loan, 5.25% – 6.50%, 8/09/18   1,184 1,196,493
      2,424,909
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.4%      
Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Term Loan B,      
7.00%, 2/25/17   530 528,675
Integra Telecom Holdings, Inc., Term Loan,      
9.25%, 4/15/15   813 715,110
Level 3 Financing, Inc.:      
Term Loan B2, 5.75%, 9/03/18   1,800 1,812,384
Term Loan B3, 5.75%, 8/31/18   550 553,784
Tranche A Term Loan, 2.50% – 2.83%, 3/13/14   1,200 1,180,200
US Telepacific Corp., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 2/23/17   745 705,845
      5,495,998
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.2%    
CDW LLC (FKA CDW Corp.), Extended Term Loan,      
4.00%, 7/14/17   816 797,620
Sensata Technologies Finance Co. LLC, Term Loan,      
4.00%, 5/11/18   700 698,787
      1,496,407
Energy Equipment & Services — 3.0%      
CCS Corp.:      
Incremental Term Loan, 6.50%, 10/17/14   350 350,350
Term Loan B, 3.24%, 11/14/14   746 721,878
Dynegy Midwest Generation LLC, Coal Co. Term Loan,      
9.25%, 8/04/16   517 513,801
Dynegy Power LLC, Gas Co. Term Loan, 9.25%, 8/04/16   581 598,832
MEG Energy Corp., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 3/16/18   1,546 1,542,956
      3,727,817
Food & Staples Retailing — 2.0%      
AB Acquisitions UK Topco 2 Ltd., Facility B1,      
3.60%, 7/09/15 GBP 900 1,307,801
B&G Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 11/30/18 USD 175 175,394
Bolthouse Farms, Inc., Term Loan (First Lien),      
5.50% – 5.75%, 2/11/16   215 215,615
U.S. Foodservice, Inc., Term Loan B,      
2.74% – 2.75%, 7/03/14   789 760,976
      2,459,786
Food Products — 3.2%      
Advance Pierre Foods, Term Loan (Second Lien):      
7.00%, 9/30/16   948 948,000
11.25%, 9/29/17   550 550,456
Del Monte Corp., Term Loan, 4.50%, 3/08/18   1,170 1,147,571
Michaels Foods Group, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.25%, 2/23/18   126 126,084
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC:      
Tranche B Term Loan, 2.76% – 3.08%, 4/02/14   40 39,569
Tranche D Term Loan, 6.00% – 6.50%, 4/02/14   452 454,616
Solvest Ltd. (Dole):      
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 5.00% – 6.00%, 7/06/18   280 281,275
Tranche C-2 Term Loan, 5.00% – 6.00%, 7/06/18   521 522,367
      4,069,938

  Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b) (000) Value
 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.8%    
Biomet, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.24% – 3.57%, 3/25/15 USD 313 $ 309,873
DJO Finance LLC, Term Loan, 3.24%, 5/20/14 465 458,692
Hupah Finance, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.25%, 1/21/19 355 354,780
Iasis Healthcare LLC, Term Loan, 5.00%, 5/03/18 349 347,188
Immucor, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.25%, 8/17/18 823 828,492
    2,299,025
Health Care Providers & Services — 4.6%    
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.:    
Non-Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan,    
3.25%, 7/25/14 32 31,999
Non-Extended Term Loan, 2.49% – 4.50%, 7/25/14 639 630,085
ConvaTec, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 12/22/16 594 592,331
DaVita, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 10/20/16 891 893,040
Emergency Medical Services, Term Loan,    
5.25%, 5/25/18 773 770,968
Harden Healthcare LLC:    
Term Loan A, 8.50%, 3/02/15 328 321,325
Tranche A Additional Term Loan, 7.75%, 3/02/15 494 484,188
HCA, Inc., Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 3.49%, 5/01/18 225 221,286
Health Management Associates, Inc., Term Loan B,    
4.50%, 11/16/18 270 268,245
inVentiv Health, Inc.:    
Combined Term Loan, 6.50%, 8/04/16 642 616,734
Incremental Term Loan B-3, 6.75%, 5/15/18 347 333,600
Medpace, Inc., Term Loan, 6.50% – 7.25%, 6/16/17 547 525,360
Vanguard Health Holding Co. II, LLC (Vanguard Health    
Systems, Inc.), Term Loan B, 5.00%, 1/29/16 60 59,700
    5,748,861
Health Care Technology — 1.3%    
IMS Health, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 8/25/17 553 552,978
Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.00%, 5/04/18 695 706,294
MedAssets, Inc., Term Loan, 5.25%, 11/16/16 399 399,422
    1,658,694
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 5.7%    
Ameristar Casinos, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 4/13/18 570 571,540
Boyd Gaming Corp., Incremental Term Loan,    
6.00%, 12/17/15 395 395,924
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.:    
Incremental Term Loan B4, 9.50%, 10/31/16 495 508,895
Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 1/28/15 272 254,623
Term Loan B3, 3.24% – 3.47%, 1/28/15 2,272 2,128,487
Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., Term Loan B,    
4.00% – 5.25%, 11/23/17 898 894,849
Golden Living, Term Loan, 5.00%, 5/04/18 148 138,807
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC:    
Revolver, 2.56% – 2.79%, 6/14/13 4 4,378
Term Loan B, 2.56%, 6/14/14 46 44,413
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B,    
4.00%, 8/17/17 619 617,866
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan    
(First Lien), 4.25%, 12/20/18 690 686,985
Station Casinos, Inc., Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 6/17/16 475 428,293
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Term Loan,    
8.50%, 11/05/15 519 518,890
    7,193,950
Household Products — 0.6%    
Prestige Brands, Inc., Term Loan, 5.25%, 1/31/19 690 692,588
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 1.0%    
The AES Corp., Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/01/18 993 991,508
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, Extended    
Term Loan, 4.76%, 10/10/17 574 320,236
    1,311,744

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201215
 

Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.6%      
Sequa Corp.:      
Incremental Term Loan, 6.25%, 12/03/14 USD 305 $ 306,016
Term Loan, 3.76% – 3.84%, 12/03/14   1,763 1,744,049
      2,050,065
Insurance — 0.7%      
CNO Financial Group, Inc., Term Loan, 6.25%, 9/30/16   817 820,345
Internet Software & Services — 0.4%      
Web.com Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.00%, 10/27/17   545 532,463
IT Services — 5.4%      
Ceridian Corp., Term Loan, 3.24%, 11/10/14   656 620,748
First Data Corp.:      
Extended Term Loan B, 4.24%, 3/23/18   3,125 2,803,749
Term Loan B-1, 2.99%, 9/24/14   408 390,334
Term Loan B-3, 2.99%, 9/24/14   149 142,569
infoGROUP, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 5/25/18   345 322,382
iPayment, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 5/08/17   494 491,279
NeuStar, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 11/08/18   409 409,997
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. (Solar Capital Corp.),      
Tranche B Term Loan, 3.99% – 5.86%, 2/26/16   143 142,470
TransUnion LLC, Term Loan B, 4.75%, 2/12/18   1,457 1,458,471
      6,781,999
Leisure Equipment & Products — 0.2%      
Eastman Kodak Co., DIP Term Loan B, 1.00%, 7/20/13   275 278,352
Machinery — 1.5%      
Terex Corp.:      
Term Loan, 6.00%, 4/28/17 EUR 60 79,140
Term Loan B, 5.50%, 4/28/17 USD 604 608,025
Tomkins LLC, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 9/23/16   1,169 1,167,792
      1,854,957
Media — 19.2%      
Acosta, Inc., Term Loan, 4.75%, 3/01/18   312 310,119
Affinion Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 10/10/16   735 688,050
AMC Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B3, 4.25%, 2/22/18 325 320,674
AMC Networks, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 12/31/18   796 791,025
Atlantic Broadband Finance LLC, Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 3/08/16   416 413,990
Bresnan Telecommunications Co., LLC, Term Loan,      
4.50% – 5.25%, 12/14/17   1,436 1,430,720
Capsugel Healthcare Ltd., Term Loan, 5.25%, 8/01/18   599 601,917
Catalina Marketing Corp., Term Loan B,      
2.99%, 10/01/14   633 615,290
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc.:      
Term Loan, 2.49%, 7/03/14   425 394,098
Tranche 1 Incremental Term Loan, 7.50%, 7/03/14   371 359,138
Cequel Communications LLC, Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 2/11/19   1,095 1,083,798
Charter Communications Operating LLC:      
Term Loan B, 7.25%, 3/06/14   12 12,302
Term Loan C, 3.83%, 9/06/16   1,046 1,038,206
Clarke American Corp., Term Facility B,      
2.74% – 3.08%, 6/30/14   227 207,076
Clear Channel Communications:      
Term Loan B, 3.89%, 1/28/16   1,185 972,506
Term Loan C, 3.89%, 1/28/16   160 126,800
Cumulus Media, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 9/17/18   615 615,510
Gray Television, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.77%, 12/31/14   640 632,734
HMH Publishing Co. Ltd., Tranche A Term Loan,      
6.51%, 6/12/14   604 373,459
Hubbard Broadcasting, Term Loan B (Second Lien),      
5.25%, 4/28/17   498 497,913
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Tranche B Term Loan,      
5.25%, 4/02/18   2,978 2,972,438
Interactive Data Corp., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 2/12/18   1,315 1,312,104

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Media (concluded)      
Kabel Deutschland GmbH, Term Loan F, 4.25%, 2/01/19 USD 640 $ 636,800
Knology, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 8/18/17   246 243,670
Lavena Holding 4 GmbH (Prosiebensat.1 Media AG):      
Term Loan B, 3.81%, 3/06/15 EUR 460 533,050
Term Loan C, 4.06%, 3/04/16   460 536,118
LIN Television Corp., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 12/21/18 USD 325 326,625
Mediacom LLC, Term Loan E, 4.50%, 10/23/17   493 487,452
Newsday LLC, Fixed Rate Term Loan:      
6.82%, 8/01/13   500 502,710
10.50%, 8/01/13   800 823,000
Nielsen Finance LLC, Class B Dollar Term Loan,      
4.01%, 5/02/16   634 635,918
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.:      
Incremental Term Loan B3, 4.00%, 10/28/16   130 129,390
Tranche B Term Loan, 4.00%, 10/28/16   421 418,935
Univision Communications, Inc., Extended First Lien      
Term Loan, 4.49%, 3/31/17   988 917,193
UPC Broadband Holding B.V., Term Loan U,      
4.72%, 12/29/17 EUR 196 256,005
UPC Financing Partnership:      
Term Loan, 4.75%, 12/29/17 USD 585 583,976
Term Loan T, 3.77%, 12/30/16   80 78,660
WC Luxco Sarl, Term Loan B3, 4.25%, 3/15/18   218 217,837
Weather Channel, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/13/17   962 962,960
      24,060,166
Metals & Mining — 2.6%      
Novelis, Inc., Term Loan, 4.00%, 3/10/17   1,321 1,314,720
SunCoke Energy, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00% – 5.25%, 7/26/18   448 446,631
Walter Energy, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 4/02/18   1,514 1,507,007
      3,268,358
Multi-Utilities — 0.1%      
FirstLight Power Resources, Inc., Term B Advance      
(First Lien), 2.75%, 11/01/13   160 150,569
Multiline Retail — 2.5%      
99 Cents Only Stores, Term Loan B,      
6.00% – 7.00%, 1/11/19   525 528,376
Dollar General Corp., Tranche B-2 Term Loan,      
3.00% – 3.33%, 7/07/14   316 315,720
Hema Holding BV, Second Lien Term Loan,      
5.69%, 1/05/17 EUR 1,800 2,086,381
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Term Loan,      
4.75%, 5/16/18 USD 175 173,600
      3,104,077
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.8%      
EquiPower Resources Holdings LLC, Term Loan B,      
5.75%, 1/26/18   699 656,731
Gibson Energy, Term Loan B, 5.75%, 6/15/18   796 796,828
Obsidian Natural Gas Trust, Term Loan,      
7.00%, 11/02/15   848 852,184
      2,305,743
Paper & Forest Products — 0.2%      
NewPage Corp., Term Loan, 8.00%, 3/07/13   200 201,500
Pharmaceuticals — 3.9%      
Aptalis Pharma, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.50%, 2/10/17   990 981,585
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 6/18/18   162 161,811
Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc., Term Loan B,      
6.25%, 12/05/18   830 837,262
Quintiles Transnational Corp., Term Loan B,      
5.00%, 6/08/18   592 588,112
RPI Finance Trust, Term Loan Tranche 2, 4.00%, 5/09/18   498 496,624
Taminco Global Chemical Corp., New Term Loan,      
6.25%, 2/15/19   290 291,192

See Notes to Financial Statements.

16SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Pharmaceuticals (concluded)      
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Add on      
Term Loan B, 3.75%, 2/08/19 USD 1,050 $ 1,046,724
Warner Chilcott Corp.:      
Term Loan B-1, 4.25%, 3/15/18   318 316,854
Term Loan B-2, 4.25%, 3/15/18   159 158,427
      4,878,591
Professional Services — 1.5%      
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan,      
4.00%, 8/03/17   273 274,000
Emdeon, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.75%, 11/02/18   850 859,715
Fifth Third Processing Solutions LLC, Term Loan B      
(First Lien), 4.50%, 11/03/16   707 707,517
      1,841,232
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.7%      
iStar Financial, Inc., Term Loan A1, 5.00%, 6/28/13   847 842,917
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.8%      
Realogy Corp.:      
Extended Synthetic Letter of Credit,      
3.25%, 10/10/13   25 23,868
Extended Synthetic Letter of Credit,      
4.53%, 10/10/16   46 42,868
Extended Term Loan, 4.77%, 10/10/16   1,060 983,229
      1,049,965
Road & Rail — 0.8%      
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC, Incremental Term Loan,      
6.25%, 9/21/18   484 488,504
RailAmerica, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 2/27/19   480 478,800
      967,304
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.8%      
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Extended Term Loan B,      
4.52%, 12/01/16   439 427,524
NXP B.V., Term Loan A-2, 5.50%, 3/03/17   524 520,020
      947,544
Software — 1.5%      
Blackboard, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.50%, 10/04/18   255 251,601
Infor Enterprise Solutions Holdings, Inc.:      
Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan, 6.29%, 7/28/15   17 16,953
Extended Initial Term Loan, 6.29%, 7/28/15   33 31,922
Extended Initial Term Loan, 6.68%, 7/28/15 EUR 195 244,860
Rovi Corp., Tranche B Term Loan, 4.00%, 2/07/18 USD 447 446,067
Sophia, LP, Term Loan B, 6.25%, 7/19/18   525 530,470
Vertafore, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.25%, 7/29/16   307 304,292
      1,826,165
Specialty Retail — 4.5%      
Academy Ltd., Term Loan, 6.00%, 8/03/18   800 799,912
Bass Pro Group LLC, Term Loan, 5.25%, 6/13/17   60 59,743
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp., Term Loan B,      
6.25%, 2/23/17   431 430,875
Claire’s Stores, Inc., Term Loan B,      
2.29% – 3.30%, 5/29/14   197 186,683
General Nutrition Centers, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.25%, 3/02/18   835 832,528
The Gymboree Corp., Term Loan, 5.00%, 2/23/18   300 282,075
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 3/16/18   293 288,586
Michaels Stores, Inc.:      
Extended Term Loan B3, 5.13%, 7/29/16   334 332,407
Term Loan B-2, 5.13%, 7/29/16   641 637,137
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.50%, 11/24/17   943 938,672
Toys ‘R’ Us Delaware, Inc., Term Loan B1,      
6.00%, 9/01/16   907 907,443
      5,696,061

  Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b) (000) Value
 
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.4%    
Crown Castle International Corp., Term Loan B,    
4.00%, 1/31/19 USD   695 $ 691,838
Digicel International, Tranche A, 3.13%, 3/30/12 235 233,541
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., Tranche B-2 Term Loan,    
4.07% – 4.13%, 11/03/16 765 758,400
Vodafone Americas Finance 2, Inc.:    
Term Loan, 6.88%, 8/11/15 934 934,121
Term Loan B, 6.25%, 7/11/16 413 411,469
    3,029,369
Total Floating Rate Loan Interests — 111.5%   139,884,177
Total Long-Term Investments    
(Cost — $159,479,952) — 127.8%   160,404,755
 
 
Short-Term Securities Shares  
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional    
Class, 0.11% (f)(g) 2,243,014 2,243,014
Total Short-Term Securities    
(Cost — $2,243,014) — 1.8% 2,243,014  
Total Investments (Cost — $161,722,966) — 129.6%   $ 162,647,769
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (29.6)%   (37,172,337)
Net Assets — 100.0%   $ 125,475,432
       

(a)Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.
(b)Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(c)Non-income producing security.
(d)Restricted security as to resale. As of report date the Portfolio held 0.8% of its net assets, with a current value of $958,994 and an original cost of $176,777 in these securities.
(e)When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:
Counterparty Value Unrealized
Appreciation
Morgan Stanley Co. $82,200 $ 2,200

(f)Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the period, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:
Affiliate Shares Held at
August 31, 2011
Net
Activity
Shares Held at
February 29, 2012
Income
BlackRock Liquidity      
Funds, TempFund,      
Institutional Class 2,230,753 12,261 2,243,014 $ 278

(g)Represents the current yield as of report date.
Foreign currency exchange contracts as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:
Currency
Purchased
Currency
Sold
Counterparty Settlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD 99,390 CAD 101,500 Royal Bank    
        of Scotland Plc 4/11/12 $ (3,101)
USD 1,181,882 GBP 771,000 UBS AG 4/11/12 (44,353)
EUR 200,000 USD 265,156 Deutsche Bank    
        AG London 4/18/12 1,356
EUR 190,000 USD 247,648 Royal Bank    
        of Scotland Plc 4/18/12 5,538
USD 4,093,702 EUR 3,187,000 Citibank NA 4/18/12 (153,170)
USD 455,932 EUR 350,000 Royal Bank    
        of Scotland Plc 4/18/12 (10,464)
Total         $ (204,194) 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201217
 

Schedule of Investments (concluded) BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.
Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities
Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)
Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and does not necessarily correspond to the Fund’s perceived risk of investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the inputs used as of February 29, 2012 in determining the fair valuation of the Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments:

Valuation Inputs   Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total 
Assets:                    
Investments:                    
Long-Term                    
Investments:                    
Asset-Backed                    
Securities      $1,199,274   $2,409,873   $3,609,147 
Common Stocks       958,995    209,496    1,168,491 
Corporate Bonds       15,742,940        15,742,940 
Floating Rate                    
Loan Interests       132,579,459    7,304,718    139,884,177 
Short-Term                    
Securities  $2,243,014            2,243,014 
Total  $2,243,014   $150,480,668   $9,924,087   $162,647,769 
                     
Valuation Inputs   Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total 
Derivative Financial Instruments1               
Assets:                    
Foreign currency                    
exchange                    
contracts      $6,894       $6,894 
Liabilities:                    
Foreign currency                    
exchange                    
contracts       (211,088)       (211,088)
Total      $(204,194)      $(204,194)

1Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

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

  Asset-Backed
Securities
  Common
Stocks
  Floating Rate
Loan Interests
  Total
Assets/Liabilities:                   
Balance, as of August 31, 2011 $2,378,561   $106,534   $10,822,191   $13,307,286 
Accrued discounts/premiums  20,234        9,960    30,194 
Net realized gain (loss)          8,884    8,884 
Net change in unrealized
      appreciation/depreciation2
 11,078    (105,493)   (86,118)   (180,533)
Purchases          515,497    515,497 
Sales          (542,817)   (542,817)
Transfers in3      208,455    1,773,414    1,981,869 
Transfers out3          (5,196,293)   (5,196,293)
Balance, as of February 29, 2012 $2,409,873   $209,496   $7,304,718   $9,924,087 

2Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statements of Operations. The change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at February 29, 2012 was $(179,643).
3The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the period of the event or the change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and derivative financial instruments is presented when the Fund had a significant amount of Level 3 investments and derivative financial instruments at the beginning and/or end of the year in relation to net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

18SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)
February 29, 2012 (Unaudited) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Asset-Backed Securities   (000) Value
 
ARES CLO Funds, Series 2005-10A, Class B,    
0.95%, 9/18/17 (a)(b) USD 250 $ 231,345
Canaras Summit CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B,    
1.04%, 6/19/21 (a)(b)   365 310,356
Chatham Light CLO Ltd., Series 2005-2A, Class A2,    
0.94%, 8/03/19 (a)(b)   850 728,875
Flagship CLO, Series 2006-1A, Class B,      
0.91%, 9/20/19 (a)(b)   1,000 772,500
Fraser Sullivan CLO Ltd., Series 2006-2A, Class B,    
0.96%, 12/20/20 (a)(b)   500 425,000
Gannett Peak CLO Ltd., Series 2006-1X, Class A2,    
0.92%, 10/27/20 (b)   280 226,100
Landmark CDO Ltd., Series 2006-8A, Class B,    
0.92%, 10/19/20 (a)(b)   525 439,519
MAPS CLO Fund LLC, Series 2005-1A, Class C,    
1.52%, 12/21/17 (a)(b)   275 247,775
Portola CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1X, Class B1,      
1.95%, 11/15/21 (b)   370 317,275
T2 Income Fund CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B,    
1.17%, 7/15/19 (a)(b)   320 277,520
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 3.0%     3,976,265
 
 
Common Stocks (c)   Shares  
Auto Components — 0.8%      
Delphi Automotive Plc (180-day lock)      
(acquired 11/17/11, cost $189,716) (d)   32,726 1,021,064
Diversified Financial Services — 1.0%      
Kcad Holdings I Ltd. 144,281,996 1,320,902
Electrical Equipment — 0.0%      
Medis Technologies Ltd. 176,126 881
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.0%      
Buffets Restaurants Holdings, Inc.   688 69
Metals & Mining — 0.1%      
Euramax International   468 135,575
Paper & Forest Products — 0.3%      
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (a) 275,167 433,837
Software — 0.0%      
Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc.   536 11
HMH Holdings/EduMedia   45,526 11,381
      11,392
Total Common Stocks — 2.2%     2,923,720
 
 
    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000)  
Airlines — 0.4%      
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2011-2,    
Class A, 8.63%, 4/15/23 USD 133 140,980
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2009-1-B, 9.75%, 6/17/18 55 58,663
United Air Lines, Inc., 12.75%, 7/15/12   295 304,936
      504,579
Auto Components — 0.9%      
Icahn Enterprises LP:      
7.75%, 1/15/16   735 769,912
8.00%, 1/15/18 (a)   330 349,800
      1,119,712

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Capital Markets — 0.1%      
E*Trade Financial Corp., 3.98%, 8/31/19 (a)(e)(f) USD 83 $ 78,539
KKR Group Finance Co., 6.38%, 9/29/20 (a)   80 85,137
      163,676
Chemicals — 0.6%      
CF Industries, Inc., 6.88%, 5/01/18   445 523,987
Ineos Finance Plc, 8.38%, 2/15/19 (a)   115 122,188
Lyondell Chemical Co., 11.00%, 5/01/18   137 150,463
LyondellBasell Industries NV, 6.00%, 11/15/21 (a)   40 43,900
      840,538
Commercial Banks — 0.2%      
CIT Group, Inc.:      
7.00%, 5/01/16   27 26,628
7.00%, 5/02/16 (a)   130 130,162
7.00%, 5/02/17 (a)   140 140,175
Glitnir Banki HF, 6.38%, 9/25/12 (c)(f)(g)   365
      296,965
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.3%      
ARAMARK Corp., 4.05%, 2/01/15 (b)   65 64,756
AWAS Aviation Capital Ltd., 7.00%, 10/17/16 (a)   343 358,034
Brickman Group Holdings, Inc., 9.13%, 11/01/18 (a)   14 13,300
      436,090
Consumer Finance — 0.3%      
Inmarsat Finance Plc, 7.38%, 12/01/17 (a)   350 374,500
Containers & Packaging — 0.4%      
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/17   105 116,812
Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions (a):      
7.25%, 11/15/17 EUR 160 228,090
7.75%, 11/15/19   135 193,800
      538,702
Diversified Financial Services — 1.5%      
Ally Financial, Inc.:      
7.50%, 12/31/13 USD 20 21,300
2.73%, 12/01/14 (b)   750 701,949
7.50%, 9/15/20   160 176,200
8.00%, 11/01/31   70 78,137
8.00%, 11/01/31   80 86,804
Axcan Intermediate Holdings, Inc., 12.75%, 3/01/16   66 70,373
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. (a):      
8.75%, 10/15/16   300 319,500
8.75%, 10/15/16 EUR 200 283,114
6.88%, 2/15/21 USD 195 206,700
      1,944,077
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.1%      
ITC Deltacom, Inc., 10.50%, 4/01/16   180 187,650
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.5%      
HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/20   420 450,450
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, 11/01/18 (a)   195 207,919
      658,369
Health Care Technology — 0.6%      
IMS Health, Inc., 12.50%, 3/01/18 (a)   700 833,000
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.1%      
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians,      
9.00%, 8/31/20 (a)   192 168,960
MGM Resorts International:      
10.38%, 5/15/14   390 443,625
11.13%, 11/15/17   390 443,625

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201219
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Diversified Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (concluded)      
Travelport LLC:      
5.15%, 9/01/14 (b) USD 665 $ 340,812
9.88%, 9/01/14   145 83,013
Tropicana Entertainment LLC, Series WI,      
9.63%, 12/15/14 (c)(g)   120
      1,480,035
Household Durables — 0.4%      
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 12.00%, 10/15/17   500 545,000
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 1.9%    
Calpine Corp., 7.25%, 10/15/17 (a)   575 609,500
Energy Future Holdings Corp., 10.00%, 1/15/20   370 400,062
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC,      
10.00%, 12/01/20   1,355 1,471,869
      2,481,431
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6%      
Sequa Corp., 13.50%, 12/01/15 (a)   722 770,275
Machinery — 0.1%      
UR Financing Escrow Corp., 5.75%, 7/15/18 (a)(h)   85 87,338
Media — 2.6%      
AMC Networks, Inc., 7.75%, 7/15/21 (a)   110 122,650
CCH II LLC, 13.50%, 11/30/16   500 575,000
Checkout Holding Corp., 10.68%, 11/15/15 (a)(e)   325 146,250
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series B,      
9.25%, 12/15/17   884 972,400
CSC Holdings LLC, 8.50%, 4/15/14   180 199,800
NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC, 8.25%, 12/15/17 (a) 300 330,000
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG,      
8.13%, 12/01/17 (a)   1,000 1,085,000
      3,431,100
Metals & Mining — 0.0%      
RathGibson, Inc., 11.25%, 2/15/14 (c)(g)   1,390
Multiline Retail — 0.2%      
Dollar General Corp., 11.88%, 7/15/17 (b)   215 235,965
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.1%      
Coffeyville Resources LLC, 9.00%, 4/01/15 (a)   135 144,450
Paper & Forest Products — 0.7%      
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., 11.00%, 7/29/15 (a)(i)   296 215,867
Clearwater Paper Corp., 10.63%, 6/15/16   190 215,887
Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Inc.,      
8.00%, 6/01/16 (a)   165 169,538
Verso Paper Holdings LLC:      
11.50%, 7/01/14   144 146,880
Series B, 4.30%, 8/01/14 (b)   170 117,725
      865,897
Pharmaceuticals — 0.2%      
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,      
6.50%, 7/15/16 (a)   195 198,900
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.1%      
Realogy Corp., 7.63%, 1/15/20 (a)   175 180,687
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.0%      
Cricket Communications, Inc., 7.75%, 5/15/16   850 905,250
Digicel Group Ltd. (a):      
9.13%, 1/15/15   279 284,580
8.25%, 9/01/17   255 270,300
iPCS, Inc., 2.67%, 5/01/13 (b)   200 192,500
Sprint Nextel Corp. (a):      
9.00%, 11/15/18   390 434,850
7.00%, 3/01/20   585 594,506
      2,681,986
Total Corporate Bonds — 15.9%     21,000,922

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Aerospace & Defense — 1.6%      
DynCorp International, Term Loan B,      
6.25% – 6.75%, 7/07/16 USD 324 $ 322,665
SI Organization, Inc., New Term Loan B,      
4.50%, 11/22/16   418 400,118
TransDigm, Inc.:      
Add on Term Loan B2, 4.00%, 2/14/17   190 190,158
Term Loan (First Lien), 4.00%, 2/14/17   891 890,216
Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp., Term Loan B,      
4.25%, 4/07/17   337 336,469
      2,139,626
Airlines — 0.8%      
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Credit New Term Loan B,      
5.50%, 4/20/17   1,063 1,037,421
Auto Components — 2.6%      
Allison Transmission, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.75%, 8/07/14   1,467 1,450,330
Autoparts Holdings, Ltd., First Lien Term Loan,      
6.50%, 7/28/17   698 699,996
Federal-Mogul Corp.:      
Term Loan B, 2.19% – 2.20%, 12/29/14   313 299,323
Term Loan C, 2.19% – 2.20%, 12/28/15   160 152,716
Schaeffler AG, Term Loan C2, 6.00%, 1/27/17   480 481,402
UCI International, Inc., Term Loan, 5.50%, 7/26/17   347 347,366
      3,431,133
Biotechnology — 0.7%      
Grifols Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 6/1/17   918 916,374
Building Products — 2.9%      
Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 3/09/18   571 568,370
CPG International, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.00%, 2/18/17   842 795,217
Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan      
(First Lien), 5.75%, 10/28/16   2,094 2,104,554
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Blitz 06-103      
GmbH), Tranche B-2B Term Loan, 4.08%, 5/05/15 EUR 315 397,326
      3,865,467
Capital Markets — 1.7%      
American Capital Ltd., Term Loan B, 7.50%, 12/31/13 USD 70 70,154
HarbourVest Partners, Term Loan (First Lien),      
6.25%, 12/16/16   838 838,853
Nuveen Investments, Inc.:      
(First Lien), Term Loan, 3.30% – 3.58%, 11/13/14   438 435,132
Extended Term Loan, 5.74% – 5.83%, 5/12/17   862 859,685
Incremental Term Loan, 7.25%, 5/13/17   85 85,595
      2,289,419
Chemicals — 4.7%      
American Rock Salt Holdings LLC, Term Loan B,      
5.50%, 4/25/17   605 562,615
Ashland, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.75%, 8/23/18   419 420,333
Chemtura Corp., Exit Term Loan B, 5.50%, 8/27/16   700 702,191
Gentek, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00% – 5.75%, 10/06/15   518 514,752
MDI Holdings LLC, Tranche C Term Loan,      
2.76%, 4/11/14 EUR 219 283,687
Nexeo Solutions LLC, Term Loan B, 5.00%, 9/08/17 USD 596 586,317
PolyOne Corp., Term Loan, 5.00%, 12/20/17   195 195,293
PQ Corp., Original Term Loan (First Lien),      
3.50%, 7/30/14   697 679,573
Styron Sarl LLC, Term Loan B, 6.00% – 6.75%, 8/02/17   541 487,487
Tronox Worldwide LLC:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.00%, 2/09/18   185 185,150
Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/08/18   680 678,882
Univar, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 6/30/17   988 979,784
      6,276,064

See Notes to Financial Statements.

20SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Diversified Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Commercial Services & Supplies — 3.6%      
Altegrity, Inc., Tranche D Term Loan, 7.75%, 2/20/15 USD 790 $ 789,091
ARAMARK Corp.:      
Letter of Credit, 3.55%, 7/26/16   17 16,503
Extended Term Loan B, 3.83%, 7/26/16   234 231,786
AWAS Finance Luxembourg Sarl, Term Loan B,      
5.25%, 6/10/16   413 411,650
Delos Aircraft, Inc., Term Loan B2, 7.00%, 3/17/16   925 925,990
International Lease Finance Corp., Term Loan B1,      
6.75%, 3/17/15   40 40,067
KAR Auction Services, Inc., Term Loan B,      
5.00%, 5/19/17   1,244 1,242,195
Synagro Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B,      
2.25% – 2.26%, 4/02/14   636 568,892
Volume Services America, Inc., Term Loan B,      
10.50% – 10.75%, 9/16/16   494 495,809
      4,721,983
Communications Equipment — 1.2%      
Avaya, Inc.:      
Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 10/24/14   548 535,749
Term Loan B3, 4.99%, 10/26/17   330 320,024
CommScope, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 1/14/18   768 768,024
      1,623,797
Construction & Engineering — 0.9%      
BakerCorp. International, Inc., Term Loan B,      
5.00%, 6/01/18   433 432,176
Safway Services, LLC, First Out Tranche Loan,      
9.00%, 12/16/17   800 800,000
      1,232,176
Consumer Finance — 1.6%      
Springleaf Finance Corp., Term Loan, 5.50%, 5/10/17   2,270 2,069,355
Containers & Packaging — 0.6%      
Sealed Air Corp., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 10/03/18   763 770,749
Diversified Consumer Services — 3.1%      
Coinmach Service Corp., Term Loan B,      
3.41%, 11/20/14   1,336 1,230,110
Laureate Education, Inc., Extended Term Loan,      
5.25%, 8/15/18   1,903 1,816,711
ServiceMaster Co.:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.75%, 7/24/14   103 101,514
Term Loan, 2.77% – 3.03%, 7/24/14   1,032 1,019,372
      4,167,707
Diversified Financial Services — 1.5%      
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.:      
Tranche B Term Loan, 6.50%, 2/09/18   565 569,629
Tranche C Term Loan, 5.25% – 6.50%, 8/09/18   1,382 1,395,908
      1,965,537
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.6%      
Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc.,      
Term Loan B, 9.00%, 2/25/17   1,105 1,102,238
Integra Telecom Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B,      
9.25%, 4/15/15   813 715,110
Level 3 Financing, Inc.:      
Term Loan B2, 5.75%, 9/03/18   1,700 1,711,696
Term Loan B3, 5.75%, 8/31/18   750 755,160
Tranche A Term Loan, 2.51% – 2.83%, 3/13/14   1,175 1,155,612
US Telepacific Corp., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 2/23/17   745 705,845
      6,145,661

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.2%    
CDW LLC (FKA CDW Corp.), Extended Term Loan,      
4.00%, 7/14/17 USD 851 $ 831,620
Flextronics International Ltd., Delayed Draw:      
Term Loan A-2, 2.52%, 10/01/14   24 23,590
Term Loan A-3, 2.49%, 10/01/14   20 20,220
Sensata Technologies Finance Co., LLC, Term Loan,      
4.00%, 5/11/18   740 738,453
      1,613,883
Energy Equipment & Services — 2.9%      
CCS Corp.:      
Incremental Term Loan, 6.50%, 10/17/14   370 370,370
Term Loan B, 3.24%, 11/14/14   796 770,516
Dynegy Midwest Generation LLC., Coal Co. Term Loan,      
9.25%, 8/04/16   484 481,730
Dynegy Power LLC., Gas Co. Term Loan, 9.25%, 8/04/16   613 632,101
MEG Energy Corp., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 3/16/18   1,596 1,592,728
      3,847,445
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.8%      
AB Acquisitions UK Topco 2 Ltd., Facility B1,      
3.60%, 7/09/15 GBP 750 1,089,834
B&G Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 11/30/18 USD 185 185,416
Bolthouse Farms, Inc., Term Loan (First Lien),      
5.50%, 2/11/16   245 245,122
U.S. Foodservice, Inc., Term Loan B,      
2.74% – 2.75%, 7/03/14   834 805,262
      2,325,634
Food Products — 3.1%      
Advance Pierre Foods:      
Term Loan (First Lien), 5.50%, 9/30/16   919 918,536
Term Loan (Second Lien), 11,25%, 9/29/17   550 550,456
Del Monte Corp., Term Loan, 4.50%, 3/08/18   1,235 1,210,716
Michaels Foods Group, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.25%, 2/23/18   107 106,843
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC:      
Tranche B Term Loan, 2.76% – 3.08%, 4/02/14   45 44,515
Tranche D Term Loan, 6.00% – 6.50%, 4/02/14   494 496,950
Solvest, Ltd. (Dole):      
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 5.00%, 7/06/18   266 267,241
Tranche C-2 Term Loan, 5.00% – 6.00%, 7/06/18   495 496,306
      4,091,563
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.7%      
Biomet, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.24% – 3.57%, 3/25/15   194 191,826
DJO Finance LLC, Term Loan B, 3.24%, 5/20/14   488 481,261
Hupah Finance, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.25%, 1/21/19   380 379,764
Iasis Healthcare LLC, Term Loan, 5.00%, 5/03/18   369 367,063
Immucor, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.25%, 8/17/18   873 878,704
      2,298,618
Health Care Providers & Services — 4.3%      
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3.25%, 7/25/14   28 27,718
Non-Extended Term Loan, 2.49% – 4.50%, 7/25/14   545 537,660
ConvaTec, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 12/22/16   594 592,331
DaVita, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 10/20/16   792 793,814
Emergency Medical Services, Term Loan,      
5.25%, 5/25/18   813 810,117
Harden Healthcare LLC:      
Term Loan A, 8.50%, 3/02/15   328 321,325
Tranche A Additional Term Loan, 7.75%, 3/02/15   523 512,432
HCA, Inc.:      
Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3.49%, 5/01/18   104 101,827
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3.83%, 3/31/17   57 55,951
Health Management Associates, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.50%, 11/16/18   275 273,212

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201221
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Diversified Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Health Care Providers & Services (concluded)      
inVentiv Health, Inc.:      
Combined Term Loan B, 6.50%, 8/04/16 USD 579 $ 556,606
Incremental Term Loan B-3, 6.75%, 5/15/18   496 476,400
Medpace, Inc., Term Loan, 6.50% – 7.25%, 6/16/17 597 573,120
Vanguard Health Holding Co. II, LLC (Vanguard Health    
Systems, Inc.), Term Loan B, 5.00%, 1/29/16   65 64,675
      5,697,188
Health Care Technology — 1.3%      
IMS Health, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 8/25/17   583 583,711
Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.00%, 5/04/18 765 777,431
MedAssets, Inc., Term Loan, 5.25%, 11/16/16   395 394,666
      1,755,808
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 5.6%      
Ameristar Casinos, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 4/13/18 595 596,341
Boyd Gaming Corp., Incremental Term Loan,      
6.00%, 12/17/15   425 425,995
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.:      
Incremental Term Loan B4, 9.50%, 10/31/16   637 655,050
Term Loan B-3, 3.24%, 1/28/15   103 96,899
Term Loan B-3, 3.24% – 3.47%, 1/28/15   2,556 2,395,108
Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00% – 5.25%, 11/23/17   917 914,582
Golden Living, Term Loan, 5.00%, 5/04/18   153 143,500
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC:      
Revolver, 2.56% – 2.79%, 6/14/13   4 4,378
Term Loan B, 2.56%, 6/14/14   46 44,412
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 8/17/17   657 656,133
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan      
(First Lien), 4.25%, 12/20/18   735 731,788
Station Casinos, Inc., Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 6/17/16 500 450,835
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Term Loan,      
8.50%, 11/05/15   363 363,484
      7,478,505
Household Products — 0.5%      
Prestige Brands, Inc., Term Loan, 5.25%, 1/31/19   725 727,719
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 1.0%    
The AES Corp., Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/01/18   993 991,508
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, Extended    
Term Loan, 4.76%, 10/10/17   594 331,427
      1,322,935
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.4%      
Sequa Corp.:      
Incremental Term Loan, 6.25%, 12/03/14   320 321,066
Term Loan, 3.76% – 3.84%, 12/03/14   1,597 1,579,316
      1,900,382
Insurance — 0.6%      
CNO Financial Group, Inc., Term Loan B,      
6.25%, 9/30/16   817 820,345
Internet Software & Services — 0.4%      
Web.com Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.00%, 10/27/17 575 561,507
IT Services — 5.1%      
Ceridian Corp., Term Loan, 3.24%, 11/10/14   694 656,062
First Data Corp.:      
Extended Term Loan B, 4.24%, 3/23/18   3,284 2,947,233
Term Loan B-1, 2.99%, 9/24/14   407 389,471
Term Loan B-3, 2.99%, 9/24/14   80 76,022
infoGROUP, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 5/25/18   345 322,382
iPayment, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 5/08/17   330 329,013
NeuStar, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 11/08/18   434 434,997

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
IT Services (concluded)      
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. (Solar Capital Corp.),      
Tranche B Term Loan, 3.99% – 5.88%, 2/26/16 USD 150 $ 149,593
TransUnion LLC, Term Loan B, 4.75%, 2/12/18   1,457 1,458,472
      6,763,245
Leisure Equipment & Products — 0.6%      
Eastman Kodak Co., DIP Term Loan B, 8.50, 7/20/13   290 293,535
EB Sports Corp., Term Loan, 11.50%, 12/31/15   531 520,750
      814,285
Machinery — 1.6%      
Terex Corp.:      
Term Loan, 6.00%, 4/28/17 EUR 65 85,735
Term Loan B, 5.50%, 4/28/17 USD 639 643,272
Tomkins LLC, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 9/29/16   1,349 1,347,453
      2,076,460
Media — 18.4%      
Acosta, Inc., Term Loan, 4.75%, 3/01/18   327 324,943
Affinion Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 10/10/16   761 711,790
AMC Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B3,      
4.25%, 2/22/18   350 345,341
AMC Networks, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 12/31/18   796 791,025
Atlantic Broadband Finance LLC, Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 3/08/16   438 435,779
Bresnan Telecommunications Co., LLC, Term Loan B,      
4.50% – 5.25%, 12/14/17   1,361 1,356,717
Capsugel Healthcare Ltd., Term Loan, 5.25%, 8/01/18   633 636,866
Catalina Marketing Corp., Term Loan B,      
2.99%, 10/01/14   668 649,193
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc.:      
Term Loan, 2.49%, 7/03/14   160 148,300
Tranche 1 Incremental Term Loan, 7.50%, 7/03/14   477 461,868
Cequel Communications LLC, Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 2/11/19   1,155 1,143,184
Charter Communications Operating LLC:      
Term Loan B, 7.25%, 3/06/14   14 14,353
Term Loan C, 3.83%, 9/06/16   1,021 1,012,963
Clarke American Corp., Term Facility B,      
2.74% – 3.08%, 6/30/14   197 179,625
Clear Channel Communication:      
Term Loan B, 3.89%, 1/28/16   1,565 1,284,349
Term Loan C, 3.89%, 1/28/16   170 134,725
Cumulus Media, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 9/17/18   550 550,456
Gray Television, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.77%, 12/31/14   680 671,972
HMH Publishing Co., Ltd., Term Loan, 6.51%, 6/12/14   718 443,796
Hubbard Broadcasting, Term Loan B (Second Lien),      
5.25%, 4/28/17   498 497,913
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Tranche B Term Loan,      
5.25%, 4/02/18   2,978 2,972,438
Interactive Data Corp., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 2/12/18   1,414 1,411,130
Kabel Deutschland GmbH, Term Loan F, 4.25%, 2/01/19   675 671,625
Knology, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 8/18/17   320 317,338
Lavena Holding 3 GmbH (Prosiebensat.1 Media AG),      
Facility B1, 3.81%, 3/06/15 EUR 304 351,749
LIN Television Corp., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 12/21/18 USD 345 346,725
Newsday LLC, Fixed Rate Term Loan, 10.50%, 8/01/13   2,000 2,057,500
Nielsen Finance LLC, Class B Dollar Term Loan,      
4.00%, 5/02/16   675 676,875
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.:      
Incremental Term Loan B3, 1.00%, 10/28/16   140 139,343
New Tranche B Term Loan, 4.00%, 10/28/16   579 576,149
Univision Communications, Inc., Extended First Lien      
Term Loan, 4.49%, 3/31/17   1,034 960,620
UPC Broadband Holding B.V., Term Loan U,      
4.72%, 12/29/17 EUR 209 273,794

See Notes to Financial Statements.

22SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Diversified Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Media (concluded)      
UPC Financing Partnership:      
Term Loan, 4.75%, 12/29/17 USD 415 $ 414,274
Term Loan T, 3.77%, 12/30/16   88 86,860
WC Luxco Sarl, Term Loan B3, 4.25%, 3/15/18   218 217,837
Weather Channel, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/13/17   1,027 1,027,556
      24,296,971
Metals & Mining — 2.6%      
Novelis, Inc., Incremental Term Loan B2,      
4.00%, 3/10/17   1,420 1,413,225
SunCoke Energy, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00% – 5.25%, 7/26/18   448 446,631
Walter Energy, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 4/02/18   1,566 1,558,824
      3,418,680
Multi-Utilities — 0.1%      
FirstLight Power Resources, Inc., Term B Advance      
(First Lien), 2.75%, 11/01/13   174 163,466
Multiline Retail — 2.0%      
99 Cents Only Stores, Term Loan B,      
6.00% – 7.00%%, 1/11/19   550 553,536
Dollar General Corp., Tranche B-2 Term Loan,      
3.00% – 3.33%, 7/07/14   270 270,423
Hema Holding BV, Second Lien Term Loan,      
5.69%, 1/05/17 EUR 1,400 1,622,741
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., New Term Loan,      
4.75%, 5/16/18 USD 185 183,520
      2,630,220
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.9%      
EquiPower Resources Holdings LLC, Term Loan B,      
5.75%, 1/26/18   771 724,669
Gibson Energy, Term Loan B, 5.75%, 6/15/18   846 846,629
Obsidian Natural Gas Trust, Term Loan,      
7.00%, 11/02/15   914 919,049
      2,490,347
Paper & Forest Products — 0.2%      
NewPage Corp., Term Loan, 8.00%, 3/07/13   200 201,500
Pharmaceuticals — 3.9%      
Aptalis Pharma, Inc., Term Loan B,      
0.75% – 5.50%, 2/10/17   1,040 1,030,664
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 6/18/18   172 171,820
Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc., Term Loan B,      
6.25%, 12/05/18   875 882,656
Quintiles Transnational Corp., Term Loan,      
5.00%, 6/08/18   687 682,012
RPI Finance Trust, Term Loan Tranche 2, 4.00%, 5/09/18   498 496,624
Taminco Global Chemical Corp., New Term Loan,      
6.25%, 2/15/19   305 306,254
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Add on      
Term Loan B, 3.75%, 2/08/19   1,115 1,111,521
Warner Chilcott Corp.:      
Term Loan B-1, 4.25%, 3/15/18   318 316,854
Term Loan B-2, 4.25%, 3/15/18   159 158,427
      5,156,832
Professional Services — 1.3%      
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan,      
4.00%, 8/03/17   132 132,136
Emdeon, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.75%, 11/02/18   925 935,573
Fifth Third Processing Solutions LLC, Term Loan B      
(First Lien), 4.50%, 11/03/16   623 623,455
      1,691,164

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.7%      
Istar Financial, Inc., Term Loan A1, 5.00%, 6/28/13 USD 877 $ 873,021
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.8%      
Realogy Corp.:      
Extended Letter of Credit Term Loan,      
4.53%, 10/10/16 (h)   24 21,809
Extended Synthetic Letter of Credit,      
3.25%, 10/10/13   27 25,194
Extended Term Loan, 4.77%, 10/10/16   1,133 1,051,026
      1,098,029
Road & Rail — 0.8%      
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC, Incremental Term Loan,      
6.25%, 9/21/18   514 518,721
RailAmerica, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 2/27/19   500 498,750
      1,017,471
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.7%      
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Extended Term Loan B,      
4.52%, 12/01/16   365 355,652
NXP B.V., Term Loan A-2, 5.50%, 3/03/17   554 549,733
      905,385
Software — 1.5%      
Blackboard, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.50%, 10/04/18   245 241,734
Infor Enterprise Solutions Holdings, Inc.:      
Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan, 0.00%, 7/28/15   19 18,648
Extended Initial Term Loan, 0.00%, 7/28/15   36 35,114
Extended Initial Term Loan, 1.00%, 7/28/15 EUR 205 257,417
Rovi Corp., Tranche B Term Loan, 4.00%, 2/07/18 USD 496 495,630
Sophia, LP, Term Loan B, 6.25%, 7/19/18   555 560,783
Vertafore, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.25%, 7/29/16   332 328,832
      1,938,158
Specialty Retail — 4.6%      
Academy Ltd., Term Loan, 6.00%, 8/03/18   900 899,901
Bass Pro Group LLC, Term Loan, 5.25%, 6/13/17   65 64,721
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp., Term Loan B,      
6.25%, 2/23/17   407 406,937
Claire’s Stores, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.99% – 3.30%, 5/29/14 212 200,827
General Nutrition Centers, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 3/02/18 895 892,351
The Gymboree Corp., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 2/23/18   310 291,477
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 3/16/18   283 278,770
Michaels Stores, Inc.:      
Extended Term Loan B3, 5.13%, 7/29/16   223 221,228
Term Loan B-2, 5.13%, 7/29/16   791 786,045
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.50%, 11/24/17   992 987,447
Toys ‘R’ Us Delaware, Inc.:      
Term Loan B1, 6.00%, 9/01/16   813 813,815
Term Loan B2, 5.25%, 5/25/18   199 196,144
      6,039,663
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.3%      
Crown Castle International Corp., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 1/31/19   985 980,518
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.:      
Term Loan B-3, 4.00% – 4.06%, 3/16/18   148 146,784
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 4.07% – 4.13%, 11/03/16   501 496,666
Vodafone Americas Finance 2, Inc. (i):      
Term Loan, 6.88%, 8/11/15   1,211 1,211,003
Term Loan B, 6.25%, 7/11/16   206 205,734
      3,040,705
Total Floating Rate Loan Interests — 107.0%     141,709,603

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201223
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Diversified Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 
    Beneficial      
    Interest      
Other Interests (j)   (000)     Value
Auto Components — 0.0%          
Intermet Liquidating Trust, Class A (c) USD 256    
Chemicals — 0.0%          
Wellman Holdings, Inc., Litigation Trust Certificate   3,000   $ 30
Diversified Financial Services — 0.5%          
JG Wentworth LLC Preferred Equity Interests (c)   (k)    620,752
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.0%          
Buffets, Inc. (c)   360     4
Household Durables — 0.9%          
Stanley Martin, Class B Membership Units   1     1,206,250
Total Other Interests — 1.4%         1,827,036
 
 
Preferred Securities          
Preferred Stocks — 0.0%   Shares      
Diversified Financial Services — 0.0%          
Ally Financial, Inc., 7.00% (a)   50     43,384
 
 
Trust Preferred — 0.1%          
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%          
GMAC Capital Trust I, Series 2, 8.13%, 2/15/40 (b)(f)   79     73,913
Total Preferred Securities — 0.1%         117,297
 
 
Warrants (l)          
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.0%          
Buffets Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (Expires 4/29/14)   304    
Software — 0.0%          
Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc. (Expires 9/29/17) 357    
HMH Holdings/EduMedia (Expires 3/09/17)   4,970    
         
Total Warrants — 0.0%        
Total Long-Term Investments          
(Cost — $179,001,250) — 129.6%         171,554,843
 
 
Short-Term Securities          
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund,          
Institutional Class, 0.11% (m)(n) 1,820,693     1,820,693
Total Short-Term Securities          
(Cost — $1,820,693) — 1.4%         1,820,693
 
 
Options Purchased   Contracts       
Over-the-Counter Call Options — 0.0%          
Marsico Parent Superholdco LLC,          
Strike Price USD 942.86, Expires 12/14/19,          
Broker Goldman Sachs Bank USA   13    
Total Options Purchased          
(Cost — $12,711) — 0.0%        
Total Investments (Cost — $180,834,654) — 131.0%       $ 173,375,536
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (31.0)%         (40,975,549)
Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 132,399,987

(a)Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.
(b)Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(c)Non-income producing security.
(d)Restricted security as to resale. As of report date the Portfolio held 0.8% of its net assets, with a current value of $ 1,021,064 and an original cost of $ 189,176 in this security.
(e)Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.
(f)Convertible security.
(g)Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.
(h)When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:
Counterparty Value Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
JPMorgan Securities Inc. $21,809 $ (630 )
Morgan Stanley Co. $87,338 $ 2,338  

(i)Represents a payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional par/shares.
(j)Other interests represent beneficial interests in liquidation trusts and other reorganization or private entities.
(k)Amount is less than $500.
(l)Warrants entitle the Fund to purchase a predetermined number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date, if any.
(m)Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the period, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:
Affiliate Shares Held at
August 31, 2011
 
Net
Activity
Shares Held at
February 29, 2012
Income
BlackRock Liquidity        
Funds, TempFund,        
Institutional Class 1,820,693 1,820,693 $ 221

(n)Represents the current yield as of report date.
Foreign currency exchange contracts as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:
Currency
Purchased
Currency
Sold
Counterparty Settlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
USD 983,369 GBP 641,500 UBS AG 4/11/12 $ (36,904 )
EUR 189,000 USD 250,572 Deutsche Bank AG 4/18/12   1,282  
EUR 198,000 USD 258,076 Royal Bank    
        of Scotland Plc 4/18/12   5,771  
USD 3,766,154 EUR 2,932,000 Citibank NA 4/18/12   (140,914 )
USD 397,919 EUR 300,000 Citibank NA 4/18/12   (1,850 )
Total           $ (172,615 )

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

24SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (concluded) BlackRock Diversified Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)

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

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and does not necessarily correspond to Fund’s perceived risk of investing in those securities. For information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the inputs used as of February 29, 2012 in determining the fair valuation of Fund’s investments and derivative financial instruments:

Valuation Inputs Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Assets:                   
Investments:                   
Long-Term                   
Investments:                   
Asset-Backed                   
Securities     $1,258,740   $2,717,525   $3,976,265 
Common Stocks $434,787    1,021,064    1,467,869    2,923,720 
Corporate Bonds      20,831,962    168,960    21,000,922 
Floating Rate                   
Loan Interests      133,256,863    8,452,740    141,709,603 
Other Interests          1,827,036    1,827,036 
Preferred                   
Securities  73,913    43,384        117,297 
Short-Term                   
Securities  1,820,693            1,820,693 
Total $2,329,393   $156,412,013   $14,634,130   $173,375,536 
                     
Valuation Inputs  Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total 
Derivative Financial Instruments1              
Assets:                   
Foreign currency                   
exchange                   
contracts     $7,053       $7,053 
Liabilities:                   
Foreign currency                   
exchange                   
contracts      (179,668)       (179,668)
Total     $(172,615)      $(172,615)

1Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

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

  Asset-
Backed
Securities
  Common
Stocks
  Corporate
Bonds
  Floating Rate
Loan Interests
  Other
Interests
  Warrants  Total
Assets/Liabilities:                                  
Balance, as of
   August 31, 2011
$2,753,115   $1,701,248   $1,621,040   $12,355,482   $2,550,707   $7   $20,981,599 
Accrued discounts/premiums  21,568        1,158    13,125            35,851 
Net realized gain (loss)      5,599    (2,483,821)   350,703    553,994        (1,573,525)
Net change in unrealized
    appreciation/depreciation2
 (57,158)   (381,072)   2,532,042    (90,580)   (205,745)   (7)   1,797,480 
Purchases      18,367        176,280    9,832        204,479 
Sales      (7,175)   (1,501,459)   (586,949)   (1,081,752)       (3,177,335)
Transfers in3      130,902        2,161,572            2,292,474 
Transfers out3              (5,926,893)           (5,926,893)
Balance, as of
    February 29, 2012
$2,717,525   $1,467,869   $168,960   $8,452,740   $1,827,036       $14,634,130 

2Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statements of Operations. The change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held on February 29, 2012 was $(185,417).
3The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the period of the event or the change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and derivative financial instruments is presented when the Fund had a significant amount of Level 3 investments and derivative financial instruments at the beginning and/or end of the year in relation to net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201225
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)
February 29, 2012 (Unaudited) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Asset-Backed Securities   (000) Value
 
ARES CLO Funds, Series 2005-10A, Class B, 0.95%,      
9/18/17 (a)(b)  USD 750 $ 694,035
Ballyrock CDO Ltd., Series 2006-1A, Class B, 0.84%,      
8/28/19 (a)(b)   1,000 837,500
Canaras Summit CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B,      
1.04%, 6/19/21 (a)(b)   750 637,718
Chatham Light CLO Ltd., Series 2005-2A, Class A2,      
0.94%, 8/03/19 (a)(b)   1,000 857,500
Flagship CLO, Series 2006-1A, Class B, 0.91%,      
9/20/19 (a)(b)   1,304 1,007,340
Franklin CLO Ltd., Series 6A, Class B, 0.97%,      
8/09/19 (a)(b)   1,910 1,623,118
Fraser Sullivan CLO Ltd., Series 2006-2A, Class B,      
0.96%, 12/20/20 (a)(b)   500 425,000
Gannett Peak CLO Ltd., Series 2006-1X, Class A2,      
0.92%, 10/27/20 (b)   575 464,313
Goldman Sachs Asset Management CLO Plc,      
Series 2007-1A, Class B, 1.00%, 8/01/22 (a)(b)   1,255 1,004,000
Landmark CDO Ltd., Series 2006-8A, Class B, 0.92%,      
10/19/20 (a)(b)   1,075 899,968
MAPS CLO Fund LLC, Series 2005-1A, Class C,      
1.52%, 12/21/17 (a)(b)   575 518,075
Portola CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1X, Class B1, 1.95%,      
11/15/21 (b)   765 655,987
T2 Income Fund CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B,      
1.17%, 7/15/19 (a)(b)   655 568,049
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 3.8%     10,192,603
 
 
Common Stocks (c)   Shares  
Auto Components — 0.8%      
Delphi Automotive Plc (180-Day lock) (acquired      
11/17/11, cost $396,662) (d)   69,876 2,180,134
Chemicals — 0.0%      
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (a)   13,117 6,034
Electrical Equipment — 0.0%      
Medis Technologies Ltd.   71,654 358
Paper & Forest Products — 0.2%      
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (a)   152,951 241,148
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd.   133,089 209,833
Western Forest Products, Inc.   84,448 81,934
      532,915
Software — 0.0%      
HMH Holdings/EduMedia   92,606 23,152
Total Common Stocks — 1.0%     2,742,593
 
 
    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000)  
Airlines — 0.1%      
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2011-2,      
Class A, 8.63%, 4/15/23  USD 276 292,560
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2009-1-B, 9.75%,      
6/17/18   111 117,326
      409,886
Auto Components — 0.9%      
Icahn Enterprises LP:      
7.75%, 1/15/16   1,535 1,607,912
8.00%, 1/15/18 (a)   680 720,800
      2,328,712

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Chemicals — 1.3%      
CF Industries, Inc., 6.88%, 5/01/18 USD 905 $ 1,065,637
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.:      
7.50%, 3/31/15   857 1,019,815
10.00%, 3/31/15   844 844,160
Ineos Finance Plc, 8.38%, 2/15/19 (a)   230 244,375
Lyondell Chemical Co., 11.00%, 5/01/18   292 320,075
LyondellBasell Industries NV, 6.00%, 11/15/21 (a)   95 104,263
      3,598,325
Commercial Banks — 0.2%      
CIT Group, Inc.:      
7.00%, 5/01/16   213 213,022
7.00%, 5/02/17 (a)   250 250,313
      463,335
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.3%      
ARAMARK Corp., 4.05%, 2/01/15 (b)   135 134,494
AWAS Aviation Capital Ltd., 7.00%, 10/17/16 (a)   700 731,182
Brickman Group Holdings, Inc., 9.13%, 11/01/18 (a)   26 24,700
      890,376
Consumer Finance — 0.3%      
Inmarsat Finance Plc, 7.38%, 12/01/17 (a)   775 829,250
Containers & Packaging — 0.4%      
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/17   220 244,750
OI European Group BV, 6.88%, 3/31/17 EUR 143 198,140
Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions (a):      
7.25%, 11/15/17   104 148,258
7.75%, 11/15/19   338 485,217
      1,076,365
Diversified Financial Services — 1.6%      
Ally Financial, Inc., 2.73%, 12/01/14 (b) USD 2,600 2,433,423
Axcan Intermediate Holdings, Inc., 12.75%, 3/01/16   133 141,811
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.:      
8.75%, 10/15/16 (a)   597 635,805
8.75%, 10/15/16 (a) EUR 400 566,228
8.75%, 10/15/16   72 101,921
6.88%, 2/15/21 (a) USD 395 418,700
      4,297,888
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.4%      
ITC Deltacom, Inc., 10.50%, 4/01/16   430 448,275
Qwest Communications International, Inc., 8.00%,      
10/01/15   600 644,063
      1,092,338
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.5%      
DJO Finance LLC:      
10.88%, 11/15/14   1,175 1,195,562
7.75%, 4/15/18   210 180,600
      1,376,162
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.5%      
HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/20   865 927,712
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.88%, 7/01/19   380 433,200
      1,360,912
Health Care Technology — 0.8%      
IMS Health, Inc., 12.50%, 3/01/18 (a)   1,860 2,213,400
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.6%      
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, 9.00%,      
8/31/20 (a)   373 328,240
MGM Resorts International:      
10.38%, 5/15/14   865 983,937
11.13%, 11/15/17   400 455,000
      1,767,177

See Notes to Financial Statements.

26SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Floating Rate Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Household Durables — 0.5%      
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 12.00%, 10/15/17 USD 1,200 $ 1,308,000
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 1.9%    
Calpine Corp., 7.25%, 10/15/17 (a)   1,180 1,250,800
Energy Future Holdings Corp., 10.00%, 1/15/20   935 1,010,969
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC, 10.00%,    
12/01/20   2,760 2,998,050
      5,259,819
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6%      
Sequa Corp., 13.50%, 12/01/15 (a)   1,557 1,662,456
Machinery — 0.1%      
UR Financing Escrow Corp., 5.75%, 7/15/18 (a)(e)   175 179,813
Media — 2.8%      
AMC Networks, Inc., 7.75%, 7/15/21 (a)   225 250,875
CCH II LLC, 13.50%, 11/30/16   1,050 1,207,500
Checkout Holding Corp., 10.68%, 11/15/15 (a)(f)   665 299,250
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:      
9.25%, 12/15/17   401 439,095
Series B, 9.25%, 12/15/17   1,834 2,017,400
CSC Holdings LLC, 8.50%, 4/15/14   420 466,200
NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC, 8.25%, 12/15/17 (a) 615 676,500
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG, 8.13%,      
12/01/17 (a)   2,000 2,170,000
      7,526,820
Multiline Retail — 0.2%      
Dollar General Corp., 11.88%, 7/15/17 (b)   445 488,392
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.1%      
Coffeyville Resources LLC, 9.00%, 4/01/15 (a)   275 294,250
Paper & Forest Products — 0.4%      
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., 11.00%, 7/29/15 (a)(g)   562 409,981
Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Inc., 8.00%,      
6/01/16 (a)   340 349,350
Verso Paper Holdings LLC, Series B, 4.30%, 8/01/14 (b) 340 235,450
      994,781
Pharmaceuticals — 0.1%      
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.50%, 7/15/16 (a) 395 402,900
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.1%      
Realogy Corp., 7.63%, 1/15/20 (a)   365 376,862
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.2%      
Cricket Communications, Inc., 7.75%, 5/15/16   1,700 1,810,500
Digicel Group Ltd. (a):      
9.13%, 1/15/15   278 283,560
8.25%, 9/01/17   315 333,900
iPCS, Inc., 2.67%, 5/01/13 (b)   1,500 1,443,750
Sprint Nextel Corp. (a):      
9.00%, 11/15/18   780 869,700
7.00%, 3/01/20   1,195 1,214,419
      5,955,829
Total Corporate Bonds — 16.9%     46,154,048
 
 
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)      
Aerospace & Defense — 1.6%      
DynCorp International, Term Loan B, 6.25% – 6.75%,      
7/07/16   757 754,760
SI Organization, Inc., New Term Loan B, 4.50%, 11/22/16 836 801,310
TransDigm, Inc.:      
Add on Term Loan B2, 4.00%, 2/14/17   445 445,369
Term Loan (First Lien), 4.00%, 2/14/17   1,782 1,780,432
Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 4/07/17 650 649,195
      4,431,066

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Airlines — 0.8%      
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Credit New Term Loan B, 5.50%,      
4/20/17 USD 2,221 $ 2,167,640
Auto Components — 2.5%      
Allison Transmission, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.75%, 8/07/14   2,801 2,769,342
Autoparts Holdings Ltd., First Lien Term Loan, 6.50%,      
7/28/17   1,446 1,449,991
Federal-Mogul Corp.:      
Term Loan B, 2.19% – 2.20%, 12/29/14   597 570,622
Term Loan C, 2.19% – 2.20%, 12/28/15   304 291,134
GPX International Tire Corp. (c)(h):      
2.00%, 3/31/12   549
7.25%, 3/31/12   9
Schaeffler AG, Term Loan C2, 6.00%, 1/27/17   990 992,891
UCI International, Inc., Term Loan, 5.50%, 7/26/17   743 744,356
      6,818,336
Biotechnology — 0.7%      
Grifols SA, Term Loan B, 4.50%, 6/1/17   1,890 1,887,596
Building Products — 3.0%      
Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%,      
3/09/18   1,166 1,161,453
CPG International, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.00%, 2/18/17   1,782 1,683,990
Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan      
(First Lien), 5.75%, 10/28/16   4,421 4,442,947
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Blitz 06-103      
GmbH), Tranche B-2B Term Loan, 4.08%, 5/05/15 EUR 645 813,276
      8,101,666
Capital Markets — 1.8%      
American Capital Ltd., Term Loan B, 7.50%, 12/31/13 USD 138 138,317
HarbourVest Partners, Term Loan (First Lien), 6.25%,      
12/16/16   1,677 1,677,706
Nuveen Investments, Inc.:      
(First Lien) Term Loan, 3.30% – 3.58%, 11/13/14   897 891,243
Extended Term Loan, 5.74% – 5.83%, 5/12/17   1,753 1,748,176
Incremental Term Loan, 7.25%, 5/13/17   345 347,415
      4,802,857
Chemicals — 4.8%      
American Rock Salt Holdings LLC, Term Loan B, 5.50%,      
4/25/17   1,216 1,129,842
Ashland, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.75%, 8/23/18   932 935,741
Chemtura Corp., Exit Term Loan B, 5.50%, 8/27/16   1,400 1,404,382
Gentek, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00% – 5.75%, 10/06/15   1,068 1,060,636
MDI Holdings LLC, Tranche C Term Loan,      
2.76%, 4/11/14 EUR 503 652,479
Nexeo Solutions LLC, Term Loan B, 5.00%, 9/08/17 USD 1,191 1,172,635
Polyone Corp., Term Loan, 5.00%, 12/20/17   405 405,608
PQ Corp., Original Term Loan (First Lien),      
3.50%, 7/30/14   1,590 1,550,821
Styron Sarl LLC, Term Loan B, 6.00% – 6.75%, 8/02/17   1,106 996,999
Tronox Worldwide LLC:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.00%, 2/09/18   380 379,931
Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/08/18   1,395 1,393,081
Univar, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 6/30/17   2,030 2,013,246
      13,095,401
Commercial Services & Supplies — 3.8%      
Altegrity, Inc., Tranche D Term Loan, 7.75%, 2/20/15   1,627 1,624,600
ARAMARK Corp.:      
Letter of Credit, 3.55%, 7/26/16   40 39,482
Term Loan B, 3.83%, 7/26/16   560 555,162
AWAS Finance Luxembourg Sarl, Term Loan B, 5.25%,      
6/10/16   849 846,096
Delos Aircraft, Inc., Term Loan B2, 7.00%, 3/17/16   1,875 1,877,006
International Lease Finance Corp., Term Loan B1,      
6.75%, 3/17/15   75 75,125
KAR Auction Services, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 5/19/17 2,587 2,583,766

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201227
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Floating Rate Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Commercial Services & Supplies (concluded)    
Synagro Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B,      
2.25% – 2.26%, 4/02/14 USD 1,512 $ 1,353,043
Volume Services America, Inc., Term Loan B,    
10.50% – 10.75%, 9/16/16   988 991,618
West Corp.:      
Term Loan B4, 4.49% – 4.78%, 7/15/16 152 152,408
Term Loan B5, 4.49% – 4.51%, 7/15/16 294 294,270
      10,392,576
Communications Equipment — 1.2%      
Avaya, Inc.:      
Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 10/24/14   1,151 1,126,204
Term Loan B3, 4.99%, 10/26/17   680 659,443
CommScope, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 1/14/18 1,587 1,585,838
      3,371,485
Construction & Engineering — 0.9%      
BakerCorp. International, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%,    
6/01/18   861 859,384
Safway Services, LLC, First Out Tranche Loan, 9.00%,    
12/16/17   1,700 1,700,000
      2,559,384
Consumer Finance — 1.6%      
Springleaf Finance Corp, Term Loan, 5.50%, 5/10/17 4,665 4,252,661
Containers & Packaging — 0.7%      
Berry Plastics Holding Corp., Term Loan C, 2.25%,    
4/03/15   275 267,778
Sealed Air Corp., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 10/03/18 1,566 1,581,279
      1,849,057
Diversified Consumer Services — 3.0%      
Coinmach Service Corp., Term Loan, 3.41%, 11/20/14 2,465 2,270,482
Laureate Education, Inc., Extended Term Loan, 5.25%,    
8/15/18   3,765 3,594,143
ServiceMaster Co.:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.75%, 7/24/14 216 213,607
Term Loan, 2.77% – 3.03%, 7/24/14 2,171 2,144,976
      8,223,208
Diversified Financial Services — 1.4%      
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.:      
Tranche B Term Loan, 6.50%, 2/09/18 1,404 1,416,641
Tranche C Term Loan, 5.25% – 6.50%, 8/09/18 2,368 2,392,986
      3,809,627
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.2%    
Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Term Loan B,    
7.00%, 2/25/17   1,095 1,092,262
Integra Telecom Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 9.25%, 4/15/15 1,601 1,408,550
Level 3 Financing, Inc.:      
Term Loan B2, 5.75%, 9/03/18   3,450 3,473,736
Term Loan B3, 5.75%, 8/31/18   1,475 1,485,148
Tranche A Term Loan, 2.50% – 2.83%, 3/13/14 2,525 2,483,337
US Telepacific Corp., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 2/23/17 1,490 1,411,690
      11,354,723
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.2%    
CDW LLC (FKA CDW Corp.), Extended Term Loan,    
4.00%, 7/14/17   1,766 1,725,940
Flextronics International Ltd., Delayed Draw:    
Term Loan A-2, 2.49%, 10/01/14   45 44,558
Term Loan A-3, 2.52%, 10/01/14   39 38,193
Sensata Technologies Finance Co. LLC, Term Loan,    
4.00%, 5/11/18   1,545 1,541,272
      3,349,963

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Energy Equipment & Services — 2.9%      
CCS Corp.:      
Incremental Term Loan, 6.50%, 10/17/14 USD 765 $ 765,765
Term Loan B, 3.24%, 11/14/14   1,609 1,556,820
Dynegy Midwest Generation LLC, Coal Co. Term Loan,      
9.25%, 8/04/16   937 931,388
Dynegy Power LLC, Gas Co. Term Loan, 9.25%, 8/04/16   1,258 1,297,470
MEG Energy Corp., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 3/16/18   3,342 3,334,775
      7,886,218
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.9%      
AB Acquisitions UK Topco 2 Ltd., Facility B1, 3.60%,      
7/09/15 GBP 1,825 2,651,930
B&G Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 11/30/18 USD 375 375,844
Bolthouse Farms, Inc., Term Loan (First Lien),      
5.50% – 5.75%, 2/11/16   481 480,893
U.S. Foodservice, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.74% – 2.75%,      
7/03/14   1,709 1,648,835
      5,157,502
Food Products — 3.2%      
Advance Pierre Foods:      
Term Loan (First Lien),7.00%, 9/30/16   1,946 1,945,709
Term Loan (Second Lien), 11.25%, 9/29/17   1,205 1,206,000
Del Monte Corp., Term Loan, 4.50%, 3/08/18   2,544 2,494,457
Michaels Foods Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/23/18 281 280,974
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC:      
Tranche B Term Loan, 2.76% – 3.08%, 4/02/14   90 89,030
Tranche D Term Loan, 6.00% – 6.50%, 4/02/14   1,031 1,036,589
Solvest Ltd. (Dole):      
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 5.00% – 6.00%, 7/06/18   555 557,309
Tranche C-2 Term Loan, 5.00% – 6.00%, 7/06/18   1,032 1,035,001
      8,645,069
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.9%      
Biomet, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.24% – 3.57%, 3/25/15   681 673,850
DJO Finance LLC, Term Loan, 3.24%, 5/20/14   1,070 1,055,062
Hupah Finance, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.25%, 1/21/19   775 774,519
Iasis Healthcare LLC, Term Loan, 5.00%, 5/03/18   763 758,449
Immucor, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.25%, 8/17/18   1,800 1,812,641
      5,074,521
Health Care Providers & Services — 4.7%      
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.:      
Non-Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3.25%,      
7/25/14   72 71,424
Non-Extended Term Loan, 2.49% – 4.50%, 7/25/14   1,397 1,378,212
ConvaTec, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 12/22/16   1,287 1,283,383
DaVita, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 10/20/16   1,683 1,686,854
Emergency Medical Services, Term Loan, 5.25%, 5/25/18 1,680 1,675,032
Harden Healthcare LLC:      
Term Loan A, 8.50%, 3/02/15   656 642,650
Tranche A Additional Term Loan, 7.75%, 3/02/15   1,070 1,049,074
HCA, Inc.:      
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3.83%, 3/31/17   787 776,468
Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 3.49%, 5/01/18   306 300,911
Health Management Associates, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.50%, 11/16/18   580 576,230
inVentiv Health, Inc.:      
Combined Term Loan, 6.50%, 8/04/16   1,317 1,266,174
Incremental Term Loan B-3, 6.75%, 5/15/18   898 862,535
Medpace, Inc., Term Loan, 6.50% – 7.25%, 6/16/17   1,244 1,194,000
Vanguard Health Holding Co. II, LLC (Vanguard Health      
Systems, Inc.), Term Loan B, 5.00%, 1/29/16   135 134,326
      12,897,273
Health Care Technology — 1.3%      
IMS Health, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 8/25/17   1,201 1,201,217
Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.00%, 5/04/18   1,580 1,605,675
MedAssets, Inc., Term Loan, 5.25%, 11/16/16   775 775,062
      3,581,954

See Notes to Financial Statements.

28SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Floating Rate Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 5.7%      
Ameristar Casinos, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 4/13/18 USD 1,240 $ 1,242,408
Boyd Gaming Corp., Incremental Term Loan, 6.00%,      
12/17/15   860 862,012
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.:      
Incremental Term Loan B4, 9.50%, 10/31/16   1,105 1,137,070
Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 1/28/15   402 377,035
Term Loan B3, 3.24% – 3.47%, 1/28/15   5,345 5,008,601
Dunkin' Brands, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00% – 5.25%,      
11/23/17   1,933 1,927,077
Golden Living, Term Loan, 5.00%, 5/04/18   325 305,566
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC:      
Revolver, 2.56% – 2.79%, 6/14/13   9 9,194
Term Loan B, 2.56%, 6/14/14   96 93,266
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 8/17/17   1,351 1,349,939
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan      
(First Lien), 4.25%, 12/20/18   1,510 1,503,401
Station Casinos, Inc., Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 6/17/16   1,025 924,212
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 8.50%,      
11/05/15   757 757,635
      15,497,416
Household Products — 0.5%      
Prestige Brands, Inc., Term Loan, 5.25%, 1/31/19   1,500 1,505,625
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 1.0%      
The AES Corp., Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/01/18   1,985 1,983,015
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, Extended      
Term Loan, 4.76%, 10/10/17   1,238 690,554
      2,673,569
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.4%      
Sequa Corp.:      
Incremental Term Loan, 6.25%, 12/03/14   660 662,198
Term Loan, 3.76% – 3.84%, 12/03/14   3,318 3,281,806
      3,944,004
Insurance — 0.6%      
CNO Financial Group, Inc., Term Loan, 6.25%, 9/30/16   1,650 1,657,780
Internet Software & Services — 0.4%      
Web.com Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.00%, 10/27/17   1,185 1,156,897
IT Services — 5.1%      
Ceridian Corp., Term Loan, 3.24%, 11/10/14   1,231 1,164,760
First Data Corp.:      
Extended Term Loan B, 4.24%, 3/23/18   6,706 6,017,255
Term Loan B-1, 2.99%, 9/24/14   870 831,787
Term Loan B-3, 2.99%, 9/24/14   115 109,593
infoGROUP, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 5/25/18   707 661,297
iPayment, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 5/08/17   681 677,936
NeuStar, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 11/08/18   888 889,994
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. (Solar Capital Corp.),      
Tranche B Term Loan, 3.99% – 5.88%, 2/26/16   307 306,311
TransUnion LLC, Term Loan B, 4.75%, 2/12/18   3,211 3,213,592
      13,872,525
Leisure Equipment & Products — 0.2%      
Eastman Kodak Co., DIP Term Loan B, 1.00%, 7/20/13   595 602,253
Machinery — 1.5%      
Terex Corp.:      
Term Loan, 6.00%, 4/28/17 EUR 135 178,065
Term Loan B, 5.50%, 4/28/17 USD 1,313 1,321,793
Tomkins LLC, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 9/29/16   2,697 2,694,905
      4,194,763
Media — 17.9%      
Acosta, Inc., Term Loan, 4.75%, 3/01/18   675 669,616
Affinion Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 10/10/16   1,596 1,492,930
AMC Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B3, 4.25%, 2/22/18 700 690,683
AMC Networks, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 12/31/18   1,692 1,680,928

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Media (concluded)      
Atlantic Broadband Finance LLC, Term Loan B, 4.00%,      
3/08/16 USD 941 $ 936,924
Bresnan Telecommunications Co., LLC, Term Loan,      
4.50% – 5.25%, 12/14/17   2,896 2,886,107
Capsugel Healthcare Ltd., Term Loan, 5.25%, 8/01/18   1,297 1,304,154
Catalina Marketing Corp., Term Loan B,      
2.99%, 10/01/14   1,376 1,337,148
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc.:      
Term Loan, 2.49%, 7/03/14   993 921,743
Tranche 1 Incremental Term Loan, 7.50%, 7/03/14   763 738,243
Cequel Communications LLC, Term Loan B, 4.00%,      
2/11/19   2,385 2,360,601
Charter Communications Operating LLC:      
Term Loan B, 7.25%, 3/06/14   28 28,022
Term Loan C, 3.83%, 9/06/16   2,124 2,107,508
Clarke American Corp., Term Facility B, 2.74% – 3.08%,      
6/30/14   439 401,288
Clear Channel Communications:      
Term Loan B, 3.89%, 1/28/16   2,600 2,133,769
Term Loan C, 3.89%, 1/28/16   345 273,413
Cumulus Media, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 9/17/18   1,400 1,401,162
Gray Television, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.77%, 12/31/14   1,395 1,378,254
HMH Publishing Co. Ltd., Term Loan, 6.51%, 6/12/14   1,441 890,248
Hubbard Broadcasting, Term Loan B (Second Lien),      
5.25%, 4/28/17   995 995,826
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Tranche B Term Loan,      
5.25%, 4/02/18   6,451 6,440,283
Interactive Data Corp., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 2/12/18   2,903 2,896,531
Kabel Deutschland GmbH, Term Loan F, 4.25%, 2/01/19   1,390 1,383,050
Knology, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 8/18/17   616 610,038
Lavena Holding 4 GmbH (Prosiebensat.1 Media AG):      
Term Loan B, 3.81%, 3/06/15 EUR 304 351,749
Term Loan C, 4.06%, 3/04/16   304 353,773
LIN Television Corp., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 12/21/18 USD 705 708,525
Newsday LLC, Fixed Rate Term Loan, 10.50%, 8/01/13   2,500 2,571,875
Nielsen Finance LLC, Class B Dollar Term Loan, 4.01%,      
5/02/16   1,384 1,388,016
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.:      
Incremental Term Loan B3, 1.00%, 10/28/16   285 283,663
Tranche B Term Loan, 4.00%, 10/28/16   1,010 1,005,037
Univision Communications, Inc., Extended First Lien      
Term Loan, 4.49%, 3/31/17   2,113 1,962,673
UPC Broadband Holding B.V., Term Loan U, 4.72%,      
12/29/17 EUR 494 645,797
UPC Financing Partnership:      
Term Loan, 4.75%, 12/29/17 USD 895 893,434
Term Loan T, 3.77%, 12/30/16   165 162,236
WC Luxco Sarl, Term Loan B3, 4.25%, 3/15/18   437 435,674
Weather Channel, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/13/17   2,103 2,104,648
      48,825,569
Metals & Mining — 2.6%      
Novelis, Inc., Term Loan, 4.00%, 3/10/17   2,836 2,821,500
SunCoke Energy, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00% – 5.25%,      
7/26/18   945 942,887
Walter Energy, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 4/02/18   3,289 3,273,740
      7,038,127
Multi-Utilities — 0.1%      
FirstLight Power Resources, Inc., Term B Advance      
(First Lien), 2.75%, 11/01/13   329 309,763
Multiline Retail — 1.1%      
99 Cents Only Stores, Term Loan B, 6.00% – 7.00%,      
1/11/19   1,135 1,142,298
Dollar General Corp., Tranche B-2 Term Loan,      
3.00% – 3.33%, 7/07/14   616 616,394

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201229
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Floating Rate Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par    
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000)   Value
 
Multiline Retail (concluded)        
Hema Holding BV:        
Term Loan B, 2.69%, 7/05/15 EUR 399   $ 511,674
Term Loan C, 3.44%, 7/06/16   399   509,017
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Term Loan, 4.75%,        
5/16/18 USD 380   376,960
        3,156,343
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.9%        
EquiPower Resources Holdings LLC, Term Loan B, 5.75%,        
1/26/18   1,590   1,494,630
Gibson Energy, Term Loan B, 5.75%, 6/15/18   1,791   1,792,863
Obsidian Natural Gas Trust, Term Loan, 7.00%, 11/02/15 1,863   1,872,132
        5,159,625
Paper & Forest Products — 0.6%        
NewPage Corp., Term Loan, 8.00%, 3/07/13   450   453,375
Verso Paper Finance Holdings LLC, Term Loan,        
6.79% – 7.54%, 2/01/13 (f)   2,346   1,173,190
        1,626,565
Pharmaceuticals — 3.9%        
Aptalis Pharma, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.50%, 2/10/17   2,178   2,159,487
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B,        
4.00%, 6/18/18   353   353,649
Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc., Term Loan B,        
6.25%, 12/05/18   1,800   1,815,750
Quintiles Transnational Corp., Term Loan B, 5.00%,        
6/08/18   1,353   1,344,255
RPI Finance Trust, Term Loan Tranche 2, 4.00%, 5/09/18   995   993,249
Taminco Global Chemical Corp., New Term Loan, 6.25%,        
2/15/19   635   637,610
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Add on Term        
Loan B, 3.75%, 2/08/19   2,290   2,282,855
Warner Chilcott Corp.:        
Term Loan B-1, 4.25%, 3/15/18   635   633,707
Term Loan B-2, 4.25%, 3/15/18   318   316,854
        10,537,416
Professional Services — 1.4%        
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan, 4.00%,        
8/03/17   620   621,561
Emdeon, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.75%, 11/02/18   1,900   1,921,717
Fifth Third Processing Solutions LLC, Term Loan B        
(First Lien), 4.50%, 11/03/16   1,335   1,335,976
        3,879,254
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.7%        
iStar Financial, Inc., Term Loan A1, 5.00%, 6/28/13   1,830   1,821,302
Real Estate Management & Development — 1.0%        
Mattamy Funding Partnership, Term Loan B, 2.75%,        
4/11/13   403   382,400
Realogy Corp.:        
Extended Synthetic Letter of Credit, 3.25%, 10/10/13 55   52,155
Extended Synthetic Letter of Credit, 4.53%, 10/10/16 9   8,118
Extended Term Loan, 4.77%, 10/10/16   2,338   2,168,912
        2,611,585
Road & Rail — 0.8%        
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC, Incremental Term Loan,        
6.25%, 9/21/18   1,057   1,067,659
RailAmerica, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 2/27/19   1,030   1,027,425
        2,095,084
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.7%        
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Extended Term Loan B,        
4.52%, 12/01/16   848   826,286
NXP B.V., Term Loan A-2, 5.50%, 3/03/17   1,143   1,134,142
        1,960,428

    Par    
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000)   Value
 
Software — 1.5%        
Blackboard, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.50%, 10/04/18 USD 555   $ 547,602
Infor Enterprise Solutions Holdings, Inc.:        
Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.00%, 7/28/15   38   37,297
Extended Initial Term Loan, 1.00%, 7/28/15   72   70,228
Extended Initial Term Loan, 1.00%, 7/28/15 EUR 425   533,669
Rovi Corp., Tranche B Term Loan, 4.00%, 2/07/18 USD 993   991,259
Sophia, LP, Term Loan B, 6.25%, 7/19/18   1,150   1,161,983
Vertafore, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.25%, 7/29/16   678   672,388
        4,014,426
Specialty Retail — 4.6%        
Academy Ltd., Term Loan, 6.00%, 8/03/18   1,700   1,699,813
Bass Pro Group LLC, Term Loan, 5.25%, 6/13/17   135   134,421
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp., Term Loan B,        
6.25%, 2/23/17   910   909,625
Claire's Stores, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.99% – 3.30%,        
5/29/14   436   412,597
General Nutrition Centers, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.25%,        
3/02/18   1,770   1,764,761
The Gymboree Corp., Term Loan, 5.00%, 2/23/18   650   611,162
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 3/16/18   659   650,545
Michaels Stores, Inc.:        
Extended Term Loan B3, 5.13%, 7/29/16   736   731,634
Term Loan B-2, 5.13%, 7/29/16   1,470   1,461,262
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 11/24/17 2,048   2,038,102
Toys ‘R’ Us Delaware, Inc.:        
Term Loan B1, 6.00%, 9/01/16   1,734   1,736,121
Term Loan B2, 5.25%, 5/25/18   397   392,288
        12,542,331
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.2%        
Crown Castle International Corp., Term Loan B,        
4.00%, 1/31/19   2,060   2,050,627
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.:        
Term Loan B-3, 4.00% – 4.06%, 3/16/18   246   244,229
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 4.07% – 4.13%, 11/03/16   976   967,724
Vodafone Americas Finance 2, Inc.:        
Term Loan, 6.88%, 8/11/15   2,093   2,093,387
Term Loan B, 6.25%, 7/11/16   722   720,070
        6,076,037
Total Floating Rate Loan Interests — 106.5%       290,468,470
 
 
   Beneficial    
  Interest     
Other Interests (i)   (000)    
Chemicals — 0.0%        
Wellman Holdings, Inc., Litigation Trust Certificate   4,750   48
Diversified Financial Services — 0.3%        
JG Wentworth LLC Preferred Equity Interests (c)   (j)  711,907
Total Other Interests — 0.3%       711,955
 
 
Warrants (k) – 0.0%   Shares    
Software — 0.0%        
HMH Holdings/EduMedia (Expires 3/09/17)   11,690  
Total Long-Term Investments        
(Cost – $354,193,944) — 128.5%       350,269,669
 
 
Short-Term Securities        
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund, Institutional        
Class, 0.11% (l)(m) 3,253,818   3,253,818
Total Short-Term Securities        
(Cost – $3,253,818) — 1.2%       3,253,818

See Notes to Financial Statements.

30SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Floating Rate Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

Options Purchased Contracts Value
 
Over-the-Counter Call Options — 0.0%    
Marsico Parent Superholdco LLC, Strike Price    
USD 942.86, Expires 12/14/19, Broker    
Goldman Sachs Bank USA 20
Total Options Purchased    
(Cost — $19,556) — 0.0%  
 
Total Investments (Cost — $357,467,318) — 129.7%   $ 353,523,487
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (29.7)%   (80,871,597)
Net Assets — 100.0%   $ 272,651,890

(a)Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.
(b)Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(c)Non-income producing security.
(d)Restricted security as to resale. As of report date the Fund held 0.8% of its net assets, with a current value of $2,180,134 and an original cost of $396,662 in these securities.
(e)When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:
Counterparty Value Unrealized
Appreciation
Morgan Stanley Co. $ 179,813 $ 4,813

(f)Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.
(g)Represents a payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional par/shares.
(h)Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.
(i)Other interests represent beneficial interests in liquidation trusts and other reorganization or private entities.
(j)Amount is less than $500.
(k)Warrants entitle the Fund to purchase a predetermined number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date, if any.
(l)Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the period, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:
Affiliate Shares Held at
August 31, 2011
Net
Activity
Shares Held at
February 29, 2012
Income
 
BlackRock Liquidity        
Funds, TempFund,        
Institutional Class  5,396,667 (2,142,849)  3,253,818 $ 469

(m)Represents the current yield as of report date.
Foreign currency exchange contracts as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:
Currency
Purchased
Currency
Sold
Counterparty Settlement
Date
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD 203,186 CAD 207,500 Royal Bank    
        of Scotland Plc 4/11/12 $ (6,340)
USD 2,395,189 GBP 1,562,500 UBS AG 4/11/12 (89,886)
EUR 250,000 USD 336,583  Deutsche Bank AG 4/18/12 (3,443)
EUR 410,000 USD 543,569  Deutsche Bank AG 4/18/12 2,781
EUR 312,000 USD 406,665 Royal Bank    
        of Scotland Plc 4/18/12 9,094
USD 5,965,860 EUR 4,644,500 Citibank NA 4/18/12 (223,218)
USD 543,822 EUR 410,000 Citibank NA 4/18/12 (2,528)
Total           $ (313,540)

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.
Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities
Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)
Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund's own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and does not necessarily correspond to the Fund's perceived risk of investing in those securities. For information about the Fund's policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201231
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (concluded) BlackRock Floating Rate Income
Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)

The following tables summarize the inputs used as of February 29, 2012 in determining the fair valuation of the Fund's investments and derivative financial instruments:

Valuation Inputs Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets:          
Investments:          
Long-Term          
Investments:        
Asset-Backed          
Securities   $ 2,799,770 $ 7,392,833 $ 10,192,603
Common Stocks  $ 533,273 2,180,134 29,186 2,742,593
Corporate Bonds 43,961,833 2,192,215 46,154,048
Floating Rate          
Loan Interests 272,742,370 17,726,100 290,468,470
Other          
Interests   711,955 711,955
Short-Term          
Securities   3,253,818 3,253,818
Total   $ 3,787,091 $ 321,684,107 $ 28,052,289 $ 353,523,487
          
Valuation Inputs   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Derivative Financial Instruments1        
Assets:          
Foreign currency          
exchange          
contracts   $ 11,875 $ 11,875
Liabilities:          
Foreign currency          
exchange          
contracts   (325,415) (325,415)
Total   $ (313,540) $ (313,540)

1Derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation of the instruments.

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

  Asset-Backed
Securities
  Common
Stocks
  Corporate
Bonds
  Floating Rate
Loan Interests
  Other
Interests
  Total
Assets/Liabilities:                             
Balance, as of
    August 31, 2011
$7,328,370   $191,645   $2,293,544   $23,078,475   $742,860   $33,634,894 
Accrued discounts/premiums  59,461        39,200    52,171        150,832 
Net realized gain (loss)      27    (4,362,357)   18,143        (4,344,187)
Net change in unrealized
    appreciation/depreciation2
 5,002    (160,573)   4,620,344    (1,084,360)   (40,737)   3,339,676 
Purchases              1,123,628    9,832    1,133,460 
Sales      (1,913)   (398,516)   (1,179,883)       (1,580,312)
Transfers in3              6,136,364        6,136,364 
Transfers out3              (10,418,438)       (10,418,438)
Balance, as of
    February 29, 2012
$7,392,833   $29,186   $2,192,215   $17,726,100   $711,955   $28,052,289 

2Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statements of Operations. The change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held on February 29, 2012 was $2,935,504.
3The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the period of the event or the change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and derivative financial instruments is presented when the Fund had a significant amount of Level 3 investments and derivatives at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

32SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)
February 29, 2012 (Unaudited) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Asset-Backed Securities   (000) Value
 
Asset-Backed Securities — 5.4%      
321 Henderson Receivables I LLC, Series 2010-3A,      
Class A, 3.82%, 12/15/48 (a) USD 4,641 $ 4,676,209
ARES CLO Funds, Series 2005-10A, Class B,      
0.95%, 9/18/17 (a)(b)   1,500 1,388,070
Ballyrock CDO Ltd., Series 2006-1A, Class B,      
0.84%, 8/28/19 (a)(b)   1,500 1,256,250
Canaras Summit CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B,      
1.04%, 6/19/21 (a)(b)   1,735 1,475,253
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 4-3C,      
6.63%, 4/19/17 (b) GBP 2,650 4,300,215
Conseco Financial Corp., Series 1995-5, Class M1,      
7.65%, 9/15/26 (b) USD 966 991,695
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates (b):      
Series 2007-6, Class 2A1, 0.34%, 9/25/37   63 62,430
Series 2007-7, Class 2A2, 0.40%, 10/25/47   3,230 2,490,459
Series 2007-10, Class 2A1, 0.29%, 6/25/47   1,290 1,264,814
Series 2007-12, Class 2A1, 0.59%, 8/25/47   1,609 1,546,200
CSAM Funding, Series 2A, Class B1, 7.05%, 10/15/16   750 754,725
Gannett Peak CLO Ltd., Series 2006-1X, Class A2,      
0.92%, 10/27/20 (b)   1,330 1,073,975
GSAA Trust, Series 2007-3, Class 1A2,      
0.41%, 3/25/47 (b)   3,213 1,363,875
Portola CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1X, Class B1,      
1.95%, 11/15/21 (b)   1,770 1,517,775
Santander Consumer Acquired Receivables Trust,      
Series 2011-S1A, Class D, 3.15%, 8/15/16 (a)   2,760 2,757,264
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust (a):      
Series 2011-S1A, Class D, 3.10%, 5/15/17   1,414 1,401,866
Series 2011-S2A, Class B, 2.06%, 6/15/17   742 740,730
Series 2011-S2A, Class C, 2.86%, 6/15/17   769 769,293
SLC Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-A, Class A4,      
0.69%, 1/15/19 (b)   1,338 1,319,302
Spirit Issuer Plc, Series A2, 3.78%, 12/28/31 (b) GBP 1,800 1,961,580
T2 Income Fund CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B,      
1.17%, 7/15/19 (a)(b) USD 1,515 1,313,884
      34,425,864
Interest Only Asset-Backed Securities — 0.3%      
Sterling Bank Trust, Series 2004-2, Class Note,      
2.08%, 3/30/30 (a)   12,367 958,472
Sterling Coofs Trust, Series 1, 2.36%, 4/15/29   11,022 854,225
      1,812,697
Total Asset-Backed Securities — 5.7%     36,238,561
 
 
Common Stocks (c)   Shares  
Auto Components — 1.3%      
Delphi Automotive Plc (180-day lock) (acquired      
11/17/11, cost $4,028,721) (d) 267,741 8,353,516
Construction & Engineering — 0.0%      
USI United Subcontractors   6,116 12,231
Diversified Financial Services — 0.4%      
Kcad Holdings I Ltd.   254,615,288 2,331,003
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.1%      
BLB Worldwide Holdings, Inc.   51,947 484,821
Travelport Worldwide Ltd. 176,501 88,251
      573,072
Metals & Mining — 0.0%      
Euramax International   234 67,773
Software — 0.0%      

Common Stocks (c)   Shares Value
 
Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc. USD 880 $ 18
HMH Holdings/EduMedia   238,664 59,666
      59,684
Total Common Stocks — 1.8%     11,397,279
 
 
    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000)  
Aerospace & Defense — 0.4%      
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 7.13%, 3/15/21   650 696,313
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.,      
10.00%, 6/01/17   1,966 2,118,365
      2,814,678
Airlines — 1.1%      
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2011-2,      
Class A, 8.63%, 4/15/23 (e)   898 951,880
Continental Airlines, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/15 (a)(e)   1,350 1,363,500
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2009-1-B,      
9.75%, 6/17/18 (e)   262 278,062
United Air Lines, Inc., 12.75%, 7/15/12 (e)   2,455 2,541,132
US Airways Pass-Through Trust, 10.88%, 10/22/14   1,625 1,625,000
      6,759,574
Auto Components — 0.4%      
B-Corp Merger Sub, Inc., 8.25%, 6/01/19 (a)   240 244,800
Delphi Corp., 6.13%, 5/15/21 (a)(e)   780 836,550
Titan International, Inc., 7.88%, 10/01/17   1,330 1,413,125
      2,494,475
Beverages — 0.7%      
Crown European Holdings SA:      
7.13%, 8/15/18 EUR 657 937,687
7.13%, 8/15/18 (a)   716 1,021,894
SABMiller Holdings, Inc., 2.45%, 1/15/17 (a)(e) USD 2,560 2,610,099
      4,569,680
Building Products — 0.4%      
Building Materials Corp. of America (a)(e):      
7.00%, 2/15/20   1,345 1,459,325
6.75%, 5/01/21   910 989,625
      2,448,950
Capital Markets — 1.2%      
American Capital Ltd., 7.96%, 12/31/13 (f)   1,675 1,706,055
Deutsche Bank AG, 3.63%, 3/09/17 EUR 1,020 1,209,461
E*Trade Financial Corp.:      
12.50%, 11/30/17 USD 2,515 2,929,975
3.98%, 8/31/19 (a)(g)(h)   249 235,616
SteelRiver Transmission Co. LLC, 4.71%, 6/30/17 (a)   1,245 1,283,225
      7,364,332
Chemicals — 2.4%      
American Pacific Corp., 9.00%, 2/01/15   1,100 1,072,500
Celanese US Holdings LLC, 5.88%, 6/15/21 (e)   805 877,450
Hexion U.S. Finance Corp., 9.00%, 11/15/20   735 720,300
Ineos Finance Plc, 8.38%, 2/15/19 (a)   540 573,750
Kinove German Bondco GmbH, 9.63%, 6/15/18 (a)   1,000 1,022,500
Lyondell Chemical Co., 11.00%, 5/01/18 (e)   2,714 2,974,689
LyondellBasell Industries NV, 6.00%, 11/15/21 (a)   200 219,500
Nova Chemicals Corp., 8.38%, 11/01/16 (e)   5,500 6,132,500
Solutia, Inc., 7.88%, 3/15/20 (e)   1,155 1,354,237
      14,947,426
Commercial Banks — 4.2%      
ABN Amro Bank NV, 6.38%, 4/27/21 EUR 1,020 1,404,867
Barclays Bank Plc, 6.00%, 1/14/21   1,020 1,288,971

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201233
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Commercial Banks (concluded)      
CIT Group, Inc. (a):      
5.25%, 4/01/14 (e) USD 3,614 $ 3,695,315
4.75%, 2/15/15   2,409 2,445,135
5.50%, 2/15/19   1,390 1,419,537
Commerzbank AG, 6.38%, 3/22/19 EUR 1,020 1,193,698
HSBC Bank Plc, 3.10%, 5/24/16 (a)(e) USD 2,560 2,618,637
HSBC Holdings Plc, 6.25%, 3/19/18 EUR 1,000 1,470,800
ING Bank NV, 5.13%, 5/01/15 (a)(e) USD 2,936 2,877,712
Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 6.50%, 3/24/20 EUR 1,020 1,238,189
Nordea Bank AB, 4.50%, 3/26/20   1,020 1,355,108
Regions Financial Corp.:      
6.38%, 5/15/12 (e) USD 4,590 4,624,884
4.88%, 4/26/13   907 920,605
      26,553,458
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.9%      
ACCO Brands Corp., 10.63%, 3/15/15 (e)   1,425 1,572,858
ARAMARK Corp., 8.50%, 2/01/15   980 1,005,735
Brickman Group Holdings, Inc., 9.13%, 11/01/18 (a)   63 59,850
Iron Mountain, Inc., 7.75%, 10/01/19   760 839,800
Mobile Mini, Inc., 7.88%, 12/01/20   915 960,750
Verisure Holding AB:      
8.75%, 9/01/18 EUR 526 707,797
8.75%, 12/01/18   221 262,050
West Corp., 8.63%, 10/01/18 USD 165 181,088
      5,589,928
Communications Equipment — 0.2%      
Avaya, Inc., 9.75%, 11/01/15   510 510,000
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/19   850 901,000
      1,411,000
Consumer Finance — 1.1%      
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC (e):      
7.80%, 6/01/12   1,665 1,685,524
3.88%, 1/15/15   2,475 2,537,303
7.00%, 4/15/15   400 444,000
6.63%, 8/15/17   1,066 1,207,953
Hyundai Capital America, 3.75%, 4/06/16 (a)(e)   1,285 1,299,765
      7,174,545
Containers & Packaging — 1.0%      
Ardagh Packaging Finance Plc:      
7.38%, 10/15/17 EUR 100 140,558
7.38%, 10/15/17 (a)   587 825,073
Ball Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/22 (i) USD 1,460 1,492,850
Berry Plastics Corp.:      
4.42%, 9/15/14 (b)   700 670,250
8.25%, 11/15/15 (e)   695 747,125
9.75%, 1/15/21   625 668,750
Sealed Air Corp., 8.38%, 9/15/21 (a)   295 337,775
Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions (a):      
7.25%, 11/15/17 EUR 111 158,237
7.75%, 11/15/19   726 1,042,211
      6,082,829
Diversified Financial Services — 5.3%      
Ally Financial, Inc.:      
8.30%, 2/12/15 (e) USD 2,460 2,718,300
7.50%, 9/15/20   1,630 1,795,038
8.00%, 11/01/31 (e)   1,630 1,819,488
8.00%, 11/01/31   950 1,030,802
Banque Paribas, 6.95%, 7/22/13 (e)   2,100 2,208,312
Citigroup, Inc., 4.75%, 5/19/15 (e)   3,000 3,178,992
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.13%, 1/15/15 (e)   565 600,537
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 2.38%, 12/21/12 (e)   3,335 3,274,566
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.40%, 6/24/15 (e)   6,000 6,312,306

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Diversified Financial Services (concluded)      
Morgan Stanley (e):      
5.25%, 11/02/12 USD 795 $ 814,114
5.30%, 3/01/13   825 849,353
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.:      
8.75%, 10/15/16 EUR 340 481,293
8.75%, 10/15/16 (a)(e) USD 2,125 2,263,125
7.13%, 4/15/19 (a)(e)   1,990 2,104,425
9.88%, 8/15/19 (a)   1,820 1,881,425
6.88%, 2/15/21 (a)(e)   1,475 1,563,500
SLM Corp., Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/13   150 153,600
WMG Acquisition Corp., 9.50%, 6/15/16 (a)   280 309,400
      33,358,576
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.7%      
ITC Deltacom, Inc., 10.50%, 4/01/16   1,350 1,407,375
Level 3 Escrow, Inc., 8.13%, 7/01/19 (a)   3,083 3,229,442
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.51%, 2/15/15 (b)(e)   1,725 1,673,250
Qwest Communications International, Inc. (e):      
7.50%, 2/15/14   610 612,135
8.00%, 10/01/15   2,500 2,683,595
Series B, 7.50%, 2/15/14   3,470 3,482,145
Qwest Corp., 8.38%, 5/01/16 (e)   2,590 3,033,177
TW Telecom Holdings, Inc., 8.00%, 3/01/18   250 274,063
Windstream Corp., 8.13%, 8/01/13   590 632,775
      17,027,957
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.2%    
Agilent Technologies, Inc., 4.45%, 9/14/12 (e)   7,325 7,454,989
Energy Equipment & Services — 1.1%      
Calfrac Holdings LP, 7.50%, 12/01/20 (a)   280 280,000
Compagnie Generale de Geophysique — Veritas,      
7.75%, 5/15/17   330 343,613
Frac Tech Services LLC, 7.63%, 11/15/18 (a)(e)   1,690 1,804,075
Key Energy Services, Inc., 6.75%, 3/01/21 (e)   1,040 1,089,400
Oil States International, Inc., 6.50%, 6/01/19   465 499,875
Peabody Energy Corp., 6.25%, 11/15/21 (a)(e)   3,080 3,226,300
      7,243,263
Gas Utilities — 0.4%      
Florida Gas Transmission Co. LLC, 4.00%, 7/15/15 (a)(e) 2,000 2,085,376
Targa Resources Partners LP, 6.88%, 2/01/21 (e)   690 736,575
      2,821,951
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.1%      
CareFusion Corp., 5.13%, 8/01/14 (e)   3,000 3,237,366
DJO Finance LLC:      
10.88%, 11/15/14   2,625 2,670,937
7.75%, 4/15/18   540 464,400
Teleflex, Inc., 6.88%, 6/01/19   675 727,313
      7,100,016
Health Care Providers & Services — 2.2%      
Aviv Healthcare Properties LP, 7.75%, 2/15/19   645 659,513
HCA, Inc.:      
6.50%, 2/15/20 (e)   2,845 3,051,262
5.88%, 3/15/22   4,210 4,315,250
Omnicare, Inc., 7.75%, 6/01/20 (e)   2,260 2,517,075
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 10.00%, 5/01/18 (e)   3,032 3,532,280
      14,075,380
Health Care Technology — 0.8%      
IMS Health, Inc., 12.50%, 3/01/18 (a)   4,300 5,117,000
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.3%      
Caesars Operating Escrow, LLC., 8.50%, 2/15/20 (a)(e)   1,300 1,326,000
Enterprise Inns Plc:      
6.50%, 12/06/18 GBP 2,232 2,876,220
6.88%, 2/15/21   2,070 2,338,146
MGM Resorts International:      
10.38%, 5/15/14 USD 1,135 1,291,062
11.13%, 11/15/17   1,720 1,956,500

See Notes to Financial Statements.

34SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (concluded)      
Punch Taverns Finance B Ltd., Series A7,      
4.77%, 6/30/33 GBP 1,275 $ 1,455,601
Spirit Issuer Plc (b):      
1.63%, 12/28/28   3,325 3,438,333
5.47%, 12/28/34   4,500 5,226,107
Travelport LLC, 6.58%, 12/01/16 (a)(b)(j) USD 931 656,037
Tropicana Entertainment LLC, Series WI,      
9.63%, 12/15/14 (c)(k)   375
      20,564,006
Household Durables — 0.8%      
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 12.00%, 10/15/17   3,800 4,142,000
Berkline/Benchcraft LLC, 4.50%, 11/03/12 (c)(k)   200
Standard Pacific Corp., 8.38%, 1/15/21   860 913,750
      5,055,750
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 2.4%      
AES Corp.:      
7.75%, 10/15/15 (e)   2,440 2,757,200
9.75%, 4/15/16   710 844,900
7.38%, 7/01/21 (a)   440 501,600
Calpine Corp. (a)(e):      
7.25%, 10/15/17   405 429,300
7.50%, 2/15/21   530 575,050
Energy Future Holdings Corp., 10.00%, 1/15/20   3,625 3,919,531
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC:      
10.00%, 12/01/20   3,650 3,964,812
11.75%, 3/01/22 (a)(e)   1,495 1,532,375
Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 9.50%, 2/15/19   395 435,488
QEP Resources, Inc., 5.38%, 10/01/22 (i)   476 480,760
      15,441,016
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.5%      
Sequa Corp. (a):      
11.75%, 12/01/15   2,950 3,134,375
13.50%, 12/01/15   5,870 6,266,224
      9,400,599
Insurance — 1.4%      
Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings, Ltd.,      
7.50%, 8/01/16 (e)   3,000 3,414,273
CNO Financial Group, Inc., 9.00%, 1/15/18 (a)   2,353 2,532,416
Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.63%,      
4/15/21 (a)(e)   750 753,406
Genworth Financial, Inc., 7.63%, 9/24/21 (e)   990 1,027,149
MPL 2 Acquisition Canco, Inc., 9.88%, 8/15/18 (a)   595 531,038
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG, 6.00%,      
5/26/41 (b) EUR 400 540,930
      8,799,212
IT Services — 0.4%      
Eagle Parent Canada, Inc., 8.63%, 5/01/19 (a) USD 1,260 1,304,100
First Data Corp.:      
7.38%, 6/15/19 (a)(e)   255 257,869
8.25%, 1/15/21 (a)   95 91,912
12.63%, 1/15/21   1,088 1,142,400
      2,796,281
Machinery — 0.5%      
Navistar International Corp., 8.25%, 11/01/21   400 437,500
UR Financing Escrow Corp. (a)(i):      
5.75%, 7/15/18   1,244 1,278,210
7.38%, 5/15/20   805 826,131
7.63%, 4/15/22   733 758,655
      3,300,496

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Media — 5.6%      
AMC Networks, Inc., 7.75%, 7/15/21 (a) USD 525 $ 585,375
CCH II LLC, 13.50%, 11/30/16   4,106 4,721,944
CCO Holdings LLC, 7.88%, 4/30/18   1,525 1,666,062
Checkout Holding Corp., 10.68%, 11/15/15 (a)(g)   1,570 706,500
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:      
9.25%, 12/15/17   933 1,021,635
7.63%, 3/15/20 (a)(i)   1,995 1,995,000
Series B, 9.25%, 12/15/17   5,272 5,799,200
DIRECTV Holdings LLC, 3.13%, 2/15/16 (e)   3,000 3,131,439
DISH DBS Corp.:      
7.00%, 10/01/13 (e)   1,450 1,556,938
7.13%, 2/01/16   200 221,000
6.75%, 6/01/21   515 571,650
Intelsat Luxemburg SA, 11.50%, 2/04/17 (j)   280 288,400
Interactive Data Corp., 10.25%, 8/01/18   2,210 2,491,775
Kabel BW Erste Beteiligungs GmbH, 7.50%,      
3/15/19 (a)   1,440 1,555,200
Lamar Media Corp., 5.88%, 2/01/22 (a)   675 704,531
NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC, 8.25%,      
12/15/17 (a)(e)   1,445 1,589,500
Nielsen Finance LLC, 7.75%, 10/15/18   1,400 1,557,500
ProtoStar I Ltd., 18.00%, 10/15/12 (a)(c)(h)(k)   3,454 1,727
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG, 8.13%,      
12/01/17 (a)(e)   4,090 4,437,650
Virgin Media Secured Finance Plc, 6.50%, 1/15/18 (e)   1,000 1,090,000
      35,693,026
Metals & Mining — 2.0%      
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (e):      
1.40%, 2/13/15   1,310 1,312,254
8.38%, 4/01/17   3,000 3,140,343
New World Resources NV, 7.88%, 5/01/18 EUR 995 1,345,523
Novelis, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/20 (e) USD 3,875 4,320,625
Xstrata Canada Financial Corp., 2.85%,      
11/10/14 (a)(e)   2,450 2,500,762
      12,619,507
Multiline Retail — 0.4%      
Dollar General Corp., 11.88%, 7/15/17 (b)(e)   2,458 2,697,680
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 6.3%      
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, 9/15/16 (e)   719 832,403
Arch Coal, Inc., 7.00%, 6/15/19 (a)   305 305,000
Berry Petroleum Co., 8.25%, 11/01/16   550 573,375
BP Capital Markets Plc, 5.25%, 11/07/13 (e)   6,000 6,445,590
Chesapeake Midstream Partners LP, 6.13%, 7/15/22 (a)   510 527,850
Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC, 6.63%, 11/15/19 (a) 45 45,900
Coffeyville Resources LLC, 9.00%, 4/01/15 (a)(e)   634 678,380
Consol Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 4/01/20 (e)   2,150 2,343,500
Crosstex Energy LP, 8.88%, 2/15/18   135 146,475
Denbury Resources, Inc.:      
8.25%, 2/15/20 (e)   971 1,106,940
6.38%, 8/15/21   810 893,025
El Paso Corp., 7.00%, 6/15/17   2,265 2,530,999
Forest Oil Corp., 8.50%, 2/15/14   125 135,625
Holly Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 3/01/20 (a)(i)   215 219,569
Linn Energy LLC:      
6.25%, 11/01/19 (a)   2,210 2,207,238
8.63%, 4/15/20   515 571,650
7.75%, 2/01/21   695 747,125
Niska Gas Storage US LLC, 8.88%, 3/15/18   350 336,000
Oasis Petroleum, Inc.:      
7.25%, 2/01/19   475 503,500
6.50%, 11/01/21   410 422,300
OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA, 8.50%, 6/01/18 (a) 7,230 7,537,275
PetroBakken Energy, Ltd., 8.63%, 2/01/20 (a)   930 988,125
Petrohawk Energy Corp. (e):      
10.50%, 8/01/14   840 933,450
7.88%, 6/01/15   1,130 1,193,563
7.25%, 8/15/18   740 846,375

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201235
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (concluded)      
Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.75%,      
2/01/22 (e) USD 1,035 $ 1,133,325
Range Resources Corp.:      
5.75%, 6/01/21 (e)   1,735 1,856,450
5.00%, 8/15/22 (i)   805 813,050
Ruby Pipeline LLC (a):      
4.50%, 4/01/17 (e)   1,215 1,212,006
6.00%, 4/01/22   895 893,205
SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/21   575 580,750
      39,560,018
Paper & Forest Products — 0.4%      
Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Inc.,      
8.00%, 6/01/16 (a)   395 405,863
NewPage Corp., 11.38%, 12/31/14 (c)(e)(k)   3,445 2,075,612
      2,481,475
Pharmaceuticals — 0.7%      
Aristotle Holding, Inc., 2.65%, 2/15/17 (a)(e)   2,710 2,713,087
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,      
6.50%, 7/15/16 (a)(e)   1,470 1,499,400
      4,212,487
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.5%      
Felcor Lodging LP, 6.75%, 6/01/19   1,610 1,646,225
Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp.,      
4.75%, 6/01/21 (e)   1,300 1,339,433
      2,985,658
Real Estate Management & Development — 1.9%      
Realogy Corp.:      
11.50%, 4/15/17 (e)   215 196,725
12.00%, 4/15/17   225 207,000
7.88%, 2/15/19 (a)(e)   2,865 2,779,050
7.63%, 1/15/20 (a)(e)   1,675 1,729,437
9.00%, 1/15/20 (a)(e)   480 482,400
Shea Homes LP, 8.63%, 5/15/19 (a)   1,165 1,176,650
The Unique Pub Finance Co. Plc,:      
Series A3, 6.54%, 3/30/21 GBP 1,700 2,217,715
Series A4, 5.66%, 6/30/27   509 607,326
Series M, 7.40%, 3/28/24   2,750 2,624,985
      12,021,288
Road & Rail — 1.4%      
Asciano Finance Ltd., 3.13%, 9/23/15 (a)(e) USD 3,400 3,358,299
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC, 8.25%, 1/15/19   60 62,550
Florida East Coast Railway Corp., 8.13%, 2/01/17   530 535,300
Hertz Corp.,:      
7.50%, 10/15/18 (i)   635 685,006
6.75%, 4/15/19   1,030 1,078,925
6.75%, 4/15/19 (a)   405 424,238
7.38%, 1/15/21   2,585 2,798,262
      8,942,580
Tobacco — 0.5%      
Reynolds American, Inc., 7.63%, 6/01/16 (e)   2,500 3,014,940
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.3%      
Aguila 3 SA, 7.88%, 1/31/18 (a)   498 523,522
Federal Express Corp. 2012 Pass Through Trust,      
2.63%, 1/15/18 (a)(e)   1,468 1,466,936
      1,990,458
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.6%      
Cricket Communications, Inc., 7.75%, 5/15/16 (e)   2,250 2,396,250
Crown Castle Towers LLC, 4.52%, 1/15/35 (a)   3,000 3,123,021
Digicel Group Ltd. (a):      
8.88%, 1/15/15   720 732,600
9.13%, 1/15/15   2,267 2,312,340
8.25%, 9/01/17   1,335 1,415,100
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.88%, 11/15/28   1,470 1,146,600

    Par  
Corporate Bonds   (000) Value
 
Wireless Telecommunication Services (concluded)      
Sprint Nextel Corp. (a):      
9.00%, 11/15/18 (e) USD 3,070 $ 3,423,050
7.00%, 3/01/20 (i)   1,620 1,646,325
      16,195,286
Total Corporate Bonds — 61.7%     390,181,770
 
 
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)      
Aerospace & Defense — 0.2%      
TransDigm, Inc., Term Loan (First Lien), 4.00%, 2/14/17   1,485 1,483,693
Airlines — 0.2%      
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Credit New Term Loan B,      
5.50%, 4/20/17   1,008 983,968
Auto Components — 1.1%      
Allison Transmission, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.75%, 8/07/14   3,277 3,240,214
Autoparts Holdings Ltd.:      
First Lien Term Loan, 6.50%, 7/28/17   998 999,994
Second Lien Term Loan, 10.50%, 1/29/18   1,500 1,458,750
Schaeffler AG, Term Loan C2, 6.00%, 1/27/17   1,335 1,338,898
      7,037,856
Beverages — 0.0%      
Le-Nature's, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan, 0.00%,      
3/01/11 (c)(h)(k)   1,000 100
Biotechnology — 0.4%      
Grifols SA, Term Loan B, 4.50%, 2/13/18   2,495 2,491,532
Building Products — 1.4%      
CPG International, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.00%, 2/18/17   990 935,550
Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan      
(First Lien), 5.75%, 10/28/16   4,421 4,442,947
Goodman Global, Inc., Term Loan (Second Lien),      
9.00%, 10/30/17   1,145 1,163,358
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Blitz 06-103      
GmbH), Tranche B-2B Term Loan, 4.08%, 5/05/15 EUR 1,516 1,911,844
United Subcontractors, Inc., Term Loan (First Lien),      
4.58%, 6/30/15 USD 155 123,821
      8,577,520
Capital Markets — 0.7%      
HarbourVest Partners, Term Loan (First Lien),      
6.25%, 12/16/16   2,305 2,306,846
Nuveen Investments, Inc.:      
(First Lien), Term Loan, 3.30% — 3.58%, 11/13/14   198 196,389
Extended Term Loan, 5.74% — 5.83%, 5/12/17   1,137 1,133,437
Incremental Term Loan, 7.25%, 5/13/17   790 795,530
      4,432,202
Chemicals — 1.8%      
American Rock Salt Holdings LLC, Term Loan B,      
5.50%, 4/25/17   997 926,955
Chemtura Corp., Exit Term Loan B, 5.50%, 8/27/16   1,100 1,103,443
Gentek, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00% — 5.75%, 10/06/15   1,074 1,067,006
MDI Holdings LLC, Tranche C Term Loan,      
2.76%, 4/11/14 EUR 458 594,922
Nexeo Solutions LLC, Term Loan B, 5.00%, 9/08/17 USD 1,290 1,270,354
PQ Corp., Original Term Loan (First Lien),      
3.50%, 7/30/14   1,423 1,388,323
Styron Sarl LLC, Term Loan B,      
6.00% — 6.75%, 8/02/17   2,161 1,948,068
Tronox Worldwide LLC:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.00%, 2/09/18   342 341,403
Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/08/18   1,253 1,251,811
Univar, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 6/30/17   1,375 1,363,564
      11,255,849

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.8%      
Altegrity, Inc., Tranche D Term Loan, 7.75%, 2/20/15 USD 3,718 $ 3,713,372
AWAS Finance Luxembourg Sarl, Term Loan B,      
5.25%, 6/10/16   1,122 1,118,508
Delos Aircraft, Inc., Term Loan B2, 7.00%, 3/17/16   1,454 1,455,402
KAR Auction Services, Inc., Term Loan B,      
5.00%, 5/19/17   1,493 1,490,634
Synagro Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B,      
2.25% — 2.26%, 4/02/14   1,141 1,020,813
Volume Services America, Inc., Term Loan B,      
10.50% — 10.75%, 9/16/16   2,568 2,578,206
      11,376,935
Communications Equipment — 0.5%      
Avaya, Inc.:      
Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 10/24/14   1,373 1,343,237
Term Loan B3, 4.99%, 10/26/17   630 610,955
CommScope, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 1/14/18   1,241 1,240,054
      3,194,246
Construction & Engineering — 0.6%      
Safway Services, LLC, First Out Tranche Loan,      
9.00%, 12/16/17   3,750 3,750,000
Consumer Finance — 0.1%      
Springleaf Finance Corp, Term Loan, 5.50%, 5/10/17 925 843,239
Containers & Packaging — 0.1%      
Sealed Air Corp., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 10/03/18   611 616,599
Diversified Consumer Services — 1.8%      
Coinmach Service Corp., Term Loan B, 3.41%, 11/20/14 4,571 4,210,286
Laureate Education, Inc., Extended Term Loan,      
5.25%, 8/15/18   4,576 4,367,898
ServiceMaster Co.:      
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.75%, 7/24/14   249 245,858
Term Loan, 2.77% — 3.03%, 7/24/14   2,499 2,468,820
      11,292,862
Diversified Financial Services — 0.5%      
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., Tranche C Term Loan,      
5.25% — 6.50%, 8/09/18   3,454 3,489,771
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.4%      
Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Term Loan B,      
9.00%, 2/25/17   1,755 1,750,612
Level 3 Financing, Inc.:      
Term Loan B2, 5.75%, 9/03/18   2,600 2,617,888
Term Loan B3, 5.75%, 8/31/18   2,800 2,819,264
Tranche A Term Loan, 2.50% — 2.83%, 3/13/14   1,150 1,131,025
US Telepacific Corp., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 2/23/17   499 472,683
      8,791,472
Electric Utilities — 0.1%      
TPF Generation Holdings LLC:      
Synthetic Letter of Credit Deposit (First Lien),      
2.58%, 12/13/13   151 149,289
Term Loan (First Lien), 2.58%, 12/13/13   251 249,055
      398,344
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.4%    
CDW LLC (FKA CDW Corp.), Extended Term Loan,      
4.00%, 7/14/17   1,246 1,217,811
Sensata Technologies Finance Co. LLC, Term Loan,      
4.00%, 5/11/18   1,647 1,643,059
      2,860,870
Energy Equipment & Services — 1.6%      
CCS Corp., Term Loan B, 3.24%, 11/14/14   1,639 1,586,039
Dynegy Midwest Generation LLC., Coal Co. Term Loan,    
9.25%, 8/04/16   2,326 2,313,097
Dynegy Power LLC., Gas Co. Term Loan, 9.25%, 8/04/16 4,257 4,391,436
MEG Energy Corp., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 3/16/18   1,995 1,990,910
      10,281,482

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.1%      
U.S. Foodservice, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.74% — 2.75%,    
7/03/14 USD 692 $ 668,174
Food Products — 1.1%      
Advance Pierre Foods:      
Term Loan (First Lien), 7.00%, 9/30/16   3,345 3,344,773
Term Loan (Second Lien), 11.25%, 9/29/17   1,300 1,301,079
Del Monte Corp., Term Loan, 4.50%, 3/08/18   1,164 1,141,037
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, Tranche D Term Loan,      
6.00% — 6.50%, 4/02/14   1,019 1,024,472
Solvest Ltd. (Dole):      
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 5.00% — 6.00%, 7/06/18 97 97,590
Tranche C-2 Term Loan, 5.00% — 6.00%, 7/06/18 181 181,239
      7,090,190
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.3%      
Biomet, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.24% — 3.57%, 3/25/15 368 363,977
Hupah Finance, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.25%, 1/21/19   1,000 999,380
Immucor, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.25%, 8/17/18   299 301,270
      1,664,627
Health Care Providers & Services — 2.4%      
Ardent Health Services, Term Loan (First Lien),      
6.50%, 9/15/15   1 1,294
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.:      
Non-Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan,      
3.25%, 7/25/14   91 89,841
Non-Extended Term Loan, 2.49% — 4.50%, 7/25/14 1,773 1,749,580
ConvaTec, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 12/22/16   1,287 1,283,384
DaVita, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 10/20/16   1,980 1,984,534
Emergency Medical Services, Term Loan, 5.25%, 5/25/18 951 947,574
Harden Healthcare LLC:      
Term Loan A, 8.50%, 3/02/15   574 562,318
Tranche A Additional Term Loan, 7.75%, 3/02/15 3,458 3,389,316
Health Management Associates, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.50%, 11/16/18   270 268,245
inVentiv Health, Inc.:      
Combined Term Loan, 6.50%, 8/04/16   1,509 1,450,502
Incremental Term Loan B-3, 6.75%, 5/15/18   993 952,800
Medpace, Inc., Term Loan, 6.50% — 7.25%, 6/16/17 2,836 2,722,320
      15,401,708
Health Care Technology — 0.2%      
IMS Health, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 8/25/17   905 905,871
Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.00%, 5/04/18 620 630,075
      1,535,946
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.3%      
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.:      
Incremental Term Loan B4, 9.50%, 10/31/16   1,237 1,272,138
Term Loan B1, 3.24%, 1/28/15   2,574 2,412,063
Term Loan B3, 3.24% — 3.47%, 1/28/15   6,423 6,017,964
Dunkin' Brands, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00% — 5.25%,      
11/23/17   1,617 1,612,330
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC:      
Revolver, 2.56% — 2.79%, 6/14/13   43 42,354
Term Loan B, 2.56%, 6/14/14   114 111,031
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 8/17/17   357 356,895
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan      
(First Lien), 4.25%, 12/20/18   1,155 1,149,953
Travelport LLC:      
Extended Term Loan Tranche A, 6.54%, 9/28/12   428 203,454
Extended Term Loan Tranche B, 14.04%, 12/01/16 1,331 299,431
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Term Loan,      
8.50%, 11/05/15   1,282 1,282,308
      14,759,921

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201237
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Household Durables — 0.0%      
Berkline/Benchcraft LLC, Term Loan B, 14.00%,      
11/03/13 (c)(k) USD 155 $ 43,019
Household Products — 0.2%      
Prestige Brands, Inc., Term Loan, 5.25%, 1/31/19   1,000 1,003,750
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 0.3%      
The AES Corp., Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/01/18   1,489 1,487,261
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC,      
Extended Term Loan, 4.76%, 10/10/17   428 238,590
      1,725,851
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.3%      
Sequa Corp.:      
Incremental Term Loan, 6.25%, 12/03/14   340 341,132
Term Loan, 3.76% — 3.84%, 12/03/14   1,824 1,804,561
      2,145,693
Internet Software & Services — 0.2%      
Web.com Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.00%, 10/27/17   992 968,115
IT Services — 2.1%      
Ceridian Corp., Term Loan, 3.24%, 11/10/14   1,359 1,285,209
First Data Corp.:      
Extended Term Loan B, 4.24%, 3/23/18   5,739 5,150,016
Term Loan B-1, 2.99%, 9/24/14   860 821,868
Term Loan B-3, 2.99%, 9/24/14   109 103,775
infoGROUP, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 5/22/18   1,061 991,946
NeuStar, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 11/08/18   2,050 2,054,987
TransUnion LLC, Term Loan B, 4.75%, 2/12/18   3,147 3,150,017
      13,557,818
Leisure Equipment & Products — 0.1%      
Eastman Kodak Co., DIP Term Loan B, 1.00%, 7/20/13   845 855,301
Machinery — 0.6%      
Terex Corp.:      
Term Loan, 6.00%, 4/28/17 EUR 309 408,891
Term Loan B, 5.50%, 4/28/17 USD 998 1,004,562
Tomkins LLC, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 9/29/16   2,158 2,155,924
      3,569,377
Media — 7.1%      
Affinion Group, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.00%, 10/10/16   1,474 1,378,909
AMC Networks, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 12/31/18   2,189 2,175,319
Capsugel Healthcare Ltd., Term Loan, 5.25%, 8/01/18   697 700,477
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc., Tranche 1      
Incremental Term Loan, 7.50%, 7/03/14   2,036 1,970,027
Cequel Communications LLC, Term Loan B,      
1.00%, 2/11/19   2,685 2,657,532
Charter Communications Operating LLC:      
Term Loan B, 7.25%, 3/06/14   64 63,561
Term Loan C, 3.83%, 9/06/16   3,043 3,019,687
Clear Channel Communications:      
Term Loan B, 3.89%, 1/28/16   3,355 2,753,514
Term Loan C, 3.89%, 1/28/16   795 630,038
Cumulus Media, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 9/17/18   1,500 1,501,245
HMH Publishing Co., Ltd., Term Loan, 6.51%, 6/12/14   3,187 1,969,487
Hubbard Broadcasting, Term Loan B (Second Lien),      
5.25%, 4/28/17   896 896,243
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Tranche B Term Loan,      
5.25%, 4/02/18   5,459 5,449,470
Interactive Data Corp., Term Loan B, 4.50%, 2/12/18   2,382 2,376,640
Kabel Deutschland GmbH, Term Loan F, 4.25%, 2/01/19   3,195 3,179,025
Lavena Holding 4 GmbH (Prosiebensat.1 Media AG):      
Second Lien Term Loan, 5.18%, 9/02/16 EUR 904 891,852
Term Loan B, 3.80%, 3/06/15   304 351,749
Term Loan C, 4.06%, 3/04/16   304 353,773
Newsday LLC, Fixed Rate Term Loan, 10.50%, 8/01/13 USD 4,505 4,634,519

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Media (concluded)      
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.:      
Incremental Term Loan B3, 1.00%, 10/28/16 USD 660 $ 656,905
Tranche B Term Loan, 4.00%, 10/28/16   565 562,350
Univision Communications, Inc., Extended First Lien      
Term Loan, 4.49%, 3/31/17   3,915 3,635,469
UPC Broadband Holding B.V., Term Loan U,      
4.72%, 12/29/17 EUR 97 126,615
UPC Financing Partnership:      
Term Loan, 4.75%, 12/29/17 USD 1,045 1,043,171
Term Loan T, 3.77%, 12/30/16   355 349,054
WC Luxco Sarl, Term Loan B3, 4.25%, 3/15/18   624 622,391
Weather Channel, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/13/17   1,116 1,116,422
      45,065,444
Metals & Mining — 1.2%      
Novelis, Inc.:      
Incremental Term Loan B2, 4.00%, 3/10/17   2,486 2,474,813
Term Loan, 4.00%, 3/10/17   3,317 3,299,918
Walter Energy, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.00%, 4/02/18   1,647 1,639,452
      7,414,183
Multi-Utilities — 0.0%      
FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. Term B Advance      
(First Lien), 2.75%, 11/01/13   325 306,439
Multiline Retail — 0.8%      
99 Cents Only Stores, Term Loan B, 6.00% — 7.00%,      
1/11/19   915 920,883
Hema Holding BV:      
Second Lien Term Loan, 5.69%, 1/05/17 EUR 2,600 3,013,661
Term Loan B, 2.69%, 7/06/15   338 434,148
Term Loan C, 3.44%, 7/05/16   338 431,894
      4,800,586
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.9%      
Gibson Energy, Term Loan B, 5.75%, 6/15/18 USD 1,493 1,494,052
Obsidian Natural Gas Trust, Term Loan,      
7.00%, 11/02/15   3,933 3,952,850
      5,446,902
Paper & Forest Products — 0.3%      
NewPage Corp., Term Loan, 8.00%, 3/07/13   1,450 1,460,875
Verso Paper Finance Holdings LLC, Term Loan,      
6.79% — 7.54%, 2/01/13 (j)   710 355,082
      1,815,957
Pharmaceuticals — 1.0%      
Aptalis Pharma, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.50%, 2/10/17   1,485 1,472,378
Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc.,      
Term Loan B, 6.25%, 12/05/18   1,235 1,245,806
Taminco Global Chemical Corp., New Term Loan,      
6.25%, 2/15/19   675 677,774
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Add-on Term      
Loan B, 3.75%, 2/08/19   1,615 1,609,961
Warner Chilcott Corp.:      
Term Loan B-1, 4.25%, 3/15/18   907 905,296
Term Loan B-2, 4.25%, 3/15/18   454 452,648
      6,363,863
Professional Services — 0.4%      
Emdeon, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.75%, 11/02/18   1,000 1,011,430
Fifth Third Processing Solutions LLC, Term Loan B      
(First Lien), 4.50%, 11/03/16   1,640 1,641,202
      2,652,632
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.6%      
Istar Financial, Inc., Term Loan A1, 5.00%, 6/28/13   4,022 4,003,854
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.5%      
Realogy Corp., Extended Term Loan, 4.77%, 10/10/16   3,099 2,875,786

See Notes to Financial Statements.

38SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

    Par  
Floating Rate Loan Interests (b)   (000) Value
 
Road & Rail — 0.4%      
RailAmerica, Inc., Term Loan B, 1.00%, 2/27/19 USD 2,390 $ 2,384,025
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.3%      
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Extended      
Term Loan B, 4.52%, 12/01/16   1,053 1,025,813
NXP B.V., Term Loan A-2, 5.50%, 3/03/17   739 732,986
      1,758,799
Software — 0.3%      
Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc., Term Loan      
(First Lien), 7.50%, 8/20/14   719 152,881
Infor Enterprise Solutions Holdings, Inc., Extended      
Initial Term Loan, 1.00%, 7/28/15 EUR 765 961,059
Sophia, LP, Term Loan B, 6.25%, 7/19/18 USD 920 929,586
      2,043,526
Specialty Retail — 1.9%      
Academy Ltd., Term Loan, 6.00%, 8/03/18   1,800 1,799,802
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp.,      
Term Loan B, 6.25%, 2/23/17   575 574,500
Claire's Stores, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.99% — 3.30%,      
5/29/14   1,005 952,295
General Nutrition Centers, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.25%, 3/02/18   1,875 1,869,450
The Gymboree Corp., Term Loan, 5.00%, 2/23/18   595 559,449
Michaels Stores, Inc.:      
Extended Term Loan B3, 5.13%, 7/29/16   1,870 1,858,899
Term Loan B-2, 5.13%, 7/29/16   1,098 1,091,567
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., Term Loan B,      
4.50%, 11/24/17   1,213 1,207,010
Toys ‘R’ Us Delaware, Inc., Term Loan B1,      
6.00%, 9/01/16   1,878 1,880,163
      11,793,135
Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.0%      
Beacon Sales Acquisition, Inc., Term Loan B,      
2.24% — 4.00%, 9/30/13   118 115,601
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.7%      
Crown Castle International Corp., Term Loan B,      
4.00%, 1/31/19   1,020 1,015,359
Digicel International, Tranche A, 3.13%, 3/30/12   169 167,792
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., Term Loan B-3,      
4.00% — 4.06%, 3/16/18   1,037 1,028,719
Vodafone Americas Finance 2, Inc., Term Loan,      
6.88%, 8/11/15 (j)   8,583 8,583,337
      10,795,207
Total Floating Rate Loan Interests — 42.3%     267,783,969
 
 
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities      
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.8%      
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-1,      
Class 3A21, 5.67%, 3/25/37 (b)   2,089 1,934,550
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2006-2,      
Class 1A7, 5.75%, 4/25/36   1,126 1,129,019
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-54CB,      
Class 3A4, 5.50%, 11/25/35   7,314 5,453,626
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust:      
Series 2005-17, Class 1A6, 5.50%, 9/25/35   2,652 2,546,131
Series 2006-17, Class A2, 6.00%, 12/25/36   4,921 4,157,440
Series 2007-16, Class A1, 6.50%, 10/25/37   2,577 2,301,901
Series 2007-HY5, Class 3A1, 5.83%, 9/25/37 (b)   3,128 2,439,433
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR5, Class 2A3,      
2.78%, 10/25/35 (b)   2,558 1,890,079

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities   Shares Value
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (concluded)      
Morgan Stanley Reremic Trust, Series 2010-R4,      
Class 4A, 0.47%, 2/26/37 (a)(b) USD 2,534 $ 2,432,436
      24,284,615
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 9.9%      
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc. (b):      
Series 2007-3, Class A2, 5.63%, 6/10/49   1,958 1,994,450
Series 2007-4, Class A4, 5.72%, 2/10/51   2,150 2,473,652
Centre Parcs Mortgage Finance Plc, Series 2007-1,      
Class A2, 3.13%, 10/10/18 GBP 1,943 3,088,699
Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust,      
Series 2007-CD4, Class A2B, 5.21%, 12/11/49 USD 812 820,695
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates:      
Series 2006-C5, Class AM, 5.34%, 12/15/39   1,440 1,441,226
Series 2007-C2, Class A2, 5.45%, 1/15/49 (b)   940 952,129
Series 2007-C3, Class A2, 5.71%, 6/15/39 (b)   3,236 3,245,906
Series 2007-C4, Class A3, 5.79%, 9/15/39 (b)   2,815 2,975,739
Series 2007-C5, Class AAB, 5.62%, 9/15/40 (b)   2,085 2,257,555
Extended Stay America Trust, Series 2010-ESHA,      
Class C, 4.86%, 11/05/27 (a)   2,320 2,364,509
First Union Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.,      
Series 1997-C2, Class G, 7.50%, 11/18/29 (b)   3,310 3,479,555
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp.:      
Series 2006-GG7, Class AM, 5.88%, 7/10/38 (b)   1,610 1,685,823
Series 2007-GG9, Class A4, 5.44%, 3/10/39   2,110 2,342,524
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2006-GG6,      
Class AM, 5.62%, 4/10/38 (b)   3,680 3,830,516
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.:      
Series 2004-LN2, Class A2, 5.12%, 7/15/41   2,315 2,477,654
Series 2007-CB18, Class A4, 5.44%, 6/12/47   2,110 2,371,933
Series 2007-CB19, Class A4, 5.73%, 2/12/49 (b)   2,140 2,428,376
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C6,      
Class A4, 5.86%, 7/15/40 (b)   3,395 3,845,024
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2007-IQ15, Class A2,      
5.84%, 6/11/49 (b)   2,007 2,026,356
Titan Europe Plc, Series 2006-4FSX, Class A1,      
9.14%, 9/03/14 (b) GBP 413 631,388
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (b):      
Series 2007-C33, Class A2, 5.85%, 2/15/51 USD 13,527 13,623,354
Series 2007-C33, Class A4, 5.90%, 2/15/51   2,030 2,237,880
      62,594,943
Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 13.7%     86,879,558
 
 
  Beneficial  
  Interest  
Other Interests (l) (000)  
Auto Components — 0.0%      
Lear Corp. Escrow   1,000 10,000
Diversified Financial Services — 0.2%      
JG Wentworth LLC Preferred Equity Interests (c)   1 1,361,513
Household Durables — 0.0%      
Berkline Benchcraft Equity LLC USD 3
Total Other Interests — 0.2%     1,371,513

See Notes to Financial Statements.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 201239
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)
  (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

Preferred Securities   Shares Value
 
Preferred Stocks — 0.1%      
Auto Components — 0.1%      
Dana Holding Corp.,0.00% (a)(c)(h)   6,000 $ 807,750
 
 
Trust Preferred — 0.4%      
Diversified Financial Services — 0.4%      
GMAC Capital Trust I, Series 2, 8.13%, 2/15/40   89,360 2,090,106
Total Preferred Securities — 0.5%     2,897,856
 
 
    Par  
Taxable Municipal Bonds   (000)  
State of California, GO:      
5.25%, 4/01/14 USD 1,075 1,151,830
5.10%, 8/01/14   2,225 2,334,759
State of California, GO, Various Purpose 3,      
Mandatory Put Bonds, 5.65%, 4/01/39 (b)   455 479,334
State of Illinois, GO, 3.32%, 1/01/13   5,075 5,178,276
Total Taxable Municipal Bonds — 1.4%     9,144,199
 
 
US Government Sponsored Agency Securities      
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.6%      
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 3986,    
Class M, 4.50%, 9/15/41   3,446 3,682,719
Interest Only Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.9%    
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities,      
Series 2010-126, Class UI, 5.50%, 10/25/40   13,233 2,200,203
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series K706,    
Class X1, 1.60%, 10/25/18 (b)   45,000 3,915,540
      6,115,743
Mortgage-Backed Securities — 7.8%      
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities (e):      
5.00% , 7/01/20 — 8/01/23   14,867 16,091,459
3.50%, 8/01/26   12,518 13,251,602
Freddie Mac Mortgage-Backed Securities, 4.50%,      
4/01/25 (e)   18,205 19,773,262
      49,116,323
Total US Government Sponsored Agency Securities — 9.3%   58,914,785
 
 
US Treasury Obligations — 0.0%      
US Treasury Note, 0.38%, 7/31/13 (e)   145 145,249
 
 
Warrants (m)   Shares  
Media — 0.1%      
Cumulus Media, Inc. (Expires 3/26/19)   51,701 373,426
Software — 0.0%      
Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc.      
(Expires 9/29/17)   435
HMH Holdings/EduMedia (Expires 3/09/17)   210 2
      2
Total Warrants — 0.1%     373,428
Total Long-Term Investments      
(Cost — $864,593,344) — 136.7%     865,328,167

 
Short-Term Securities   Shares Value
 
BlackRock Liquidity Funds, TempFund,      
Institutional Class, 0.11% (n)(o)   166,291 $ 166,291
Total Short-Term Securities      
(Cost — $166,291) — 0.0%     166,291
 
 
Options Purchased   Contracts  
Over-the-Counter Call Options — 0.0%      
Marsico Parent Superholdco LLC, Strike Price      
USD 942.86, Expires 12/14/19, Broker      
Goldman Sachs Bank USA   46
Total Options Purchased      
(Cost — $44,978) — 0.0%    
Total Investments (Cost — $864,804,613) — 136.7%     $ 865,494,458
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (36.7)%     (232,582,471)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 632,911,987

(a)Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.
(b)Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date.
(c)Non-income producing security.
(d)Restricted security as to resale. As of report date the Portfolio held 2.1% of its net assets, with a current value of $8,353,516 and an original cost of $4,028,721 in these securities.
(e)All or a portion of security has been pledged as collateral in connection with open reverse repurchase agreements.
(f)Represents a step-down bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a lower coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown is as of report date.
(g)Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of report date.
(h)Convertible security.
(i)When-issued security. Unsettled when-issued transactions were as follows:
Counterparty  Value  Unrealized
Appreciation
Bank of America Securities  $3,952,225   $56,913 
Barclays Capital Inc.  $685,006   $36,288 
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.  $219,569   $4,569 
Goldman Sachs & Co.  $1,995,000     
JPMorgan Securities, Inc.  $1,278,210   $10,960 
Morgan Stanley Co.  $1,584,786   $46,786 
Wells Fargo Securities  $480,760   $4,760 

(j)Represents a payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional par/shares.
(k)Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.
(l)Other interests represent beneficial interests in liquidation trusts and other reorganization or private entities.
(m)Warrants entitle the Fund to purchase a predetermined number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date, if any.
(n)Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Fund during the period, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, were as follows:
Affiliate Shares Held
at August 31,
2011
Net
Activity
Shares Held
at February 29,
2012
Income
BlackRock Liquidity        
Funds, TempFund,        
Institutional Class 5,229,778 (5,063,487) 166,291 $ 2,324

(o)Represents the current yield as of report date.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

40SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)

Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:
Counterparty Interest
Rate
Trade
Date
Maturity
Date
Net Closing
Amount
Face
Amount
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.40% 12/02/11 Open      $ 9,020,161      $ 9,011,250
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.55% 12/02/11 Open 4,897,312 4,890,663
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. 0.60% 12/05/11 Open 3,076,591 3,072,188
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.50% 12/05/11 Open 736,056 735,177
Deutsche          
Bank AG 0.05% 12/05/11 Open 985,681 985,565
BNP Paribas          
Securities Corp.  0.37% 1/09/12 Open 1,578,182 1,577,355
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.65% 1/09/12 Open 687,032 686,400
Deutsche          
Bank AG 0.09% 1/09/12 Open 145,562 145,544
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.65% 1/10/12 Open 624,832 624,269
UBS AG 0.35% 1/10/12 Open 2,746,708 2,745,400
UBS AG 0.40% 1/10/12 Open 2,887,246 2,885,675
UBS AG 0.45% 1/10/12 Open 729,822 729,375
UBS AG 0.54% 1/10/12 Open 1,845,936 1,844,580
UBS AG 0.55% 1/10/12 Open 3,645,227 3,642,500
UBS AG 0.65% 1/10/12 Open 10,709,154 10,699,687
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. 0.40% 1/13/12 Open 9,107,128 9,102,375
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.38% 1/13/12 Open 3,639,267 3,637,462
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.65% 1/13/12 Open 15,220,120 15,207,215
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.35% 1/17/12 Open 2,368,990 2,368,000
UBS AG 0.20% 1/20/12 Open 1,306,978 1,306,687
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.35% 1/24/12 Open 2,063,972 2,063,250
Deutsche          
Bank AG (12.00)% 1/25/12 Open 2,076,933 2,101,450
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. 0.40% 1/30/12 Open 21,459,151 21,452,000
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.65% 1/30/12 Open 1,035,160 1,034,600
Deutsche          
Bank AG (0.75)% 1/30/12 Open 2,319,200 2,320,650
UBS AG 0.00% 1/30/12 Open 641,138 641,138
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.65% 1/31/12 Open 3,033,533 3,032,000
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. (1.25)% 2/02/12 Open 429,797 430,200
UBS AG 0.65% 2/02/12 Open 924,525 924,075
UBS AG (1.25)% 2/02/12 Open 1,418,232 1,419,563
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. 0.65% 2/08/12 Open 3,127,295 3,126,110
UBS AG 0.35% 2/13/12 Open 3,345,690 3,345,170
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. 0.60% 2/14/12 Open 347,237 347,150
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.35% 2/15/12 Open 5,596,036 5,595,275
Deutsche          
Bank AG 0.24% 2/15/12 3/15/12 62,217,887 62,206,275
UBS AG (0.25)% 2/15/12 Open 1,091,894 1,092,000
Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as of February 29, 2012 were as follows (concluded):

Counterparty Interest
Rate
Trade
Date
Maturity
Date
Net Closing
Amount
Face
Amount
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.35% 2/16/12 Open    $ 2,571,612    $ 2,571,287
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.38% 2/16/12 Open 2,445,085 2,444,750
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.65% 2/16/12 Open 13,039,699 13,036,650
UBS AG 0.25% 2/16/12 Open 693,283 693,225
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. 0.65% 2/17/12 Open 1,397,927 1,397,725
UBS AG 0.40% 2/17/12 Open 1,093,646 1,093,500
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. 0.40% 2/28/12 Open 2,374,076 2,374,050
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. 0.65% 2/28/12 Open 18,418,125 18,417,793
Credit Suisse          
Securities          
(USA) LLC 0.35% 2/28/12 Open 3,394,653 3,394,620
Barclays          
Capital, Inc. (0.25)% 2/29/12 Open 1,344,991 1,345,000
UBS AG 0.55% 2/29/12 Open 4,764,483 4,764,410
Total          $ 238,623,245    $ 238,561,283

 

Financial futures contracts purchased as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:

 

        Notional Unrealized
Contracts Issue Exchange Expiration Value Appreciation
12 90-Day Chicago March    
  Euro-Dollar Mercantile 2012 USD 2,986,200 $ 7,317
8 90-Day Chicago June    
  Euro-Dollar Mercantile 2012 USD 1,991,000 10,678
8 90-Day Chicago September    
  Euro-Dollar Mercantile 2012 USD 1,990,200 16,278
8 90-Day Chicago March    
  Euro-Dollar Mercantile 2013 USD 1,988,700 25,978
6 90-Day Chicago June    
  Euro-Dollar Mercantile 2013 USD 1,490,925 23,009
6 90-Day Chicago September    
  Euro-Dollar Mercantile 2013 USD 1,490,250 26,009
6 90-Day Chicago December    
  Euro-Dollar Mercantile 2013 USD 1,489,275 28,708
6 90-Day Chicago March    
  Euro-Dollar Mercantile 2014 USD 1,488,300 31,033
Total       $ 169,010

 

 

Financial futures contracts sold as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:

 

        Notional Unrealized
Contracts Issue Exchange Expiration Value Depreciation
15 Euro-Bund Eurex March EUR 2,098,350 $(45,571)
  Futures   2012    

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)

Foreign currency exchange contracts as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:
            Unrealized
Currency Currency   Settlement Appreciation 
Purchased Sold Counterparty Date (Depreciation)
GBP 335,000 USD 533,400 UBS AG 3/02/12 $ (449)
USD  27,645,464 GBP  18,034,500 UBS AG 4/11/12 (1,037,237)
USD 533,251 GBP 335,000 UBS AG 4/11/12 456
EUR 1,480,000 USD 1,962,153 Deutsche    
        Bank AG 4/18/12 10,007
EUR 605,000 USD 788,565 Royal Bank    
        of Scotland Plc 4/18/12 17,622
USD  26,708,742 EUR  20,732,500 Citibank NA 4/18/12 (918,160)
USD 752,981 EUR 570,000 UBS AG 4/18/12 (6,567)
Total           $ (1,934,328)

Credit default swaps on single-name issues — sold protection outstanding as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:
Issuer Receive
Fixed
Rate
Counterparty Expiration
Date
Issuer
Credit
Rating1
Notional
Amount
(000)2
Unrealized
Depreciation
Aviva          
USA   Deutsche      
Corp. 1.00% Bank AG 5/25/12 Not Rated  USD 4,700  $ (2,530)

1Using the S&P’s rating.
2The maximum potential amount the Fund may pay should a negative credit event take place as defined under the terms of agreement.
Credit default swaps on traded indexes — buy protection outstanding as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:
Index Pay
Fixed
Rate
Counterparty Expiration
Date
Notional
Amount
(000)
Unrealized
Depreciation
Dow Jones CDX          
North America          
Investment          
Grade Index   Morgan Stanley      
Series 16 1.00% & Co., Inc. 6/20/16 USD 7,700 $ (5,519)

Credit default swaps on traded indexes — sold protection outstanding as of February 29, 2012 were as follows:
Issuer Receive
Fixed
Rate
Counterparty Expiration
Date
Issuer
Credit
Rating3
Notional
Amount
 (000)4
Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Dow Jones CDX          
North America          
Investment          
Grade Index   Morgan Stanley      
Series 16  1.00%  & Co., Inc. 6/20/16 BBB+ USD 7,700 $ 125,306 

3Using S&P’s rating of the underlying securities.
4The maximum potential amount the Fund may pay should a negative credit event take place as defined under the terms of agreement.
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. These definitions may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.
Fair Value Measurements — Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments. These inputs are categorized into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows:
Level 1 — unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets and liabilities
Level 2 — other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs)
Level 3 — unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund's own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The categorization of a value determined for investments and derivative financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and derivative financial instrument and does not necessarily correspond to the Fund's perceived risk of investing in those securities. For information about the Fund's policy regarding valuation of investments and derivative financial instruments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following tables summarize the inputs used as of February 29, 2012 in determining the fair valuation of the Fund's investments and derivative financial instruments:

Valuation Inputs Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Assets:                   
Investments:                   
Long Term                   
Investments:                   
Asset-Backed                   
Securities     $26,296,583   $9,941,978   $36,238,561 
Common                   
Stocks      8,365,747    3,031,532    11,397,279 
Corporate                   
Bonds      390,180,043    1,727    390,181,770 
Floating Rate                   
Loan Interests      237,920,561    29,863,408    267,783,969 
Non-Agency                   
Mortgage-Backed              
Securities      84,447,122    2,432,436    86,879,558 
Other Interests          1,371,513    1,371,513 
Preferred                   
Securities $2,090,106    807,750        2,897,856 
Taxable Municipal                   
Bonds      9,144,199        9,144,199 
US Government                   
Sponsored                   
Agency                   
Securities      58,914,785        58,914,785 
US Treasury                   
Obligations      145,249        145,249 
Warrants      373,426    2    373,428 
Short-Term                   
Securities  166,291            166,291 
Total $2,256,397   $816,595,465   $46,642,596   $865,494,458 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

42SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (concluded) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)

Valuation Inputs Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Derivative Financial Instruments1              
Assets:                   
Forward currency                   
exchange                   
contracts     $28,085       $28,085 
Interest rate                   
contracts $169,010            169,010 
Credit contracts      125,306        125,306 
Liabilities:                   
Forward currency                   
exchange                   
contracts      (1,962,413)       (1,962,413)
Interest rate                   
contracts  (45,571)           (45,571)
Credit contracts      (5,519)  $(2,530)   (8,049)
Total $123,439   $(1,814,541)  $(2,530)  $(1,693,632)

1Derivative financial instruments are swaps, financial futures contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts and options. Swaps, financial futures contracts and foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument and options are shown at value.

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

   Asset-
Backed
Securities
  Common
Stocks
  Corporate
Bonds
  Floating
Rate Loan
Interests
  Non-Agency
Mortgage-
Backed
  Other
Interests
  Preferred
Stocks
  Warrants  Total
Assets:                                             
Balance, as of
    August 31, 2011
  $11,549,300   $3,358,522   $186,065   $38,869,232   $2,829,283   $1,441,471   $384,565   $292,017   $58,910,455 
Accrued discounts/premiums   (114,026)       704    191,091    3,826                81,595 
Net realized gain (loss)   (112,837)   (2)   66,012    (738,773)   32,228    1,455    452,430        (299,487)
Net change in unrealized                                             
    appreciation/depreciation2   287,032    (979,326)   (57,054)   (363,969)   (19,519)   (79,790)   (384,565)   (4)   (1,597,195)
Purchases       120,663        1,514,114        9,832            1,644,609 
Sales   (714,172)       (194,000)   (1,659,732)   (413,382)   (1,455)   (452,430)       (3,435,171)
Transfers in3       580,599        4,235,101                    4,815,700 
Transfers out3   (953,319)   (48,924)       (12,183,656)               (292,011)   (13,477,910)
Balance, as of                                             
    February 29, 2012  $9,941,978   $3,031,532   $1,727   $29,863,408   $2,432,436   $1,371,513       $2   $46,642,596 

2Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statements of Operations. The change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held on February 29, 2012 was $(1,904,852).
3The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the period of the event or the change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

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

  Credit
  Contracts
 
Liabilities:  
Balance, as of August 31, 2011 $ (3,846)
Accrued discounts/premiums
Net realized gain (loss)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation4 1,316
Purchases
Issuances5
Sales
Settlements6
Transfers in7
Transfers out7
Balance, as of February 29, 2012 $ (2,530)

4Included in the related net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statement of Operations. The change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on derivative financial instruments still held on February 29, 2012 was $1,316.
5Issuances represent upfront cash received on certain derivative financiaL instruments.
6Settlements represent periodic contractual cash flows and/or cash flows to terminate certain derivative financial instruments.
7The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the period of the event or the change in circumstances that caused thetransfer.

A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and derivative financial instruments is presented when the Fund had a significant amount of Level 3 investments and derivatives at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

February 29, 2012 (Unaudited) BlackRock
Defined
Opportunity
Credit Trust
(BHL)
BlackRock
Diversified
Income
Strategies
Fund, Inc.
(DVF) 1
BlackRock
Floating Rate
Income
Strategies
Fund, Inc.
(FRA) 1
BlackRock
Limited
Duration
Income Trust
(BLW) 1
Assets                        
Investments at value — unaffiliated2 $ 160,404,755   $ 171,554,843   $ 350,269,669   $ 865,328,167  
Investments at value — affiliated3   2,243,014     1,820,693     3,253,818     166,291  
Cash       50,310     8,173      
Investments sold receivable   5,439,908     6,817,838     12,150,475     36,085,380  
Principal paydown receivable   724,732     755,147     1,496,277     1,415,547  
Interest receivable   295,266     421,713     894,417     7,812,056  
Foreign currency at value4   24,904     16,791     17,751     644,512  
Cash pledged as collateral for financial futures contracts               132,500  
Cash pledged as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements               300,000  
Unrealized appreciation on swaps               125,306  
Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts   6,894     7,053     11,875     28,085  
Swaps receivable               24,800  
Dividends receivable — unaffiliated               6,735  
Margin variation receivable               4,890  
Prepaid expenses       8,227     6,103     45,982  
Other assets               851,336  
Total assets   169,139,473     181,452,615     368,108,558     912,971,587  
 
Liabilities                        
Bank overdraft   144,275             2,664,840  
Reverse repurchase agreements               238,561,283  
Loan payable   35,000,000     40,000,000     78,000,000      
Investments purchased payable   7,831,719     8,633,751     16,590,429     35,489,322  
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency exchange contracts   211,088     179,668     325,415     1,962,413  
Investment advisory fees payable   125,380     101,252     206,092     364,853  
Income dividends payable   52,848     37,493     73,968     93,077  
Interest expense payable   32,544     18,359     127,051     54,609  
Officer's and Directors' fees payable   7,032     7,874     15,585     228,607  
Deferred income   3,656     3,863     7,908     174,468  
Swaps payable               142,393  
Unrealized depreciation on swaps               8,049  
Other accrued expenses payable   255,499     70,368     110,220     315,686  
Total liabilities   43,664,041     49,052,628     95,456,668     280,059,600  
Net Assets $ 125,475,432   $ 132,399,987   $ 272,651,890   $ 632,911,987  
 
Net Assets Consist of                        
Paid-in capital5,6,7 $ 128,073,078   $ 229,202,981   $ 349,984,847   $ 701,959,183  
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income   410,216     (533,657 )   104,370     2,778,947  
Accumulated net realized loss   (3,731,481 )   (88,649,784 )   (73,186,170 )   (71,511,489 )
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation   723,619     (7,619,553 )   (4,251,157 )   (314,654 )
Net Assets $ 125,475,432   $ 132,399,987   $ 272,651,890   $ 632,911,987  
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share $ 13.90   $ 10.68   $ 14.76   $ 17.14  
1 Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities                        
2 Investments at cost — unaffiliated $ 159,479,952   $ 179,013,961   $ 354,213,500   $ 864,638,322  
3 Investments at cost — affiliated $ 2,243,014   $ 1,820,693   $ 3,253,818   $ 166,291  
4 Foreign currency at cost $ 24,523   $ 16,557   $ 17,503   $ 638,919  
5 Par value per share $ 0.001   $ 0.10   $ 0.10   $ 0.001  
6 Shares outstanding   9,027,106     12,401,086     18,467,299     36,923,585  
7 Shares authorized   unlimited     200 million     200 million     unlimited  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

44SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Statements of Operations

Six Months Ended February 29, 2012 (Unaudited) BlackRock
Defined
Opportunity
Credit Trust
(BHL)
BlackRock
Diversified
Income
Strategies
Fund, Inc.
(DVF) 1
BlackRock
Floating Rate
Income
Strategies
Fund, Inc.
(FRA) 1
BlackRock
Limited
Duration
Income Trust
(BLW) 1
Investment Income                        
 
Interest $ 4,864,969   $ 5,153,487   $ 10,864,074   $ 26,678,155  
Dividends — unaffiliated   12,386     14,917     28,114     241,742  
Dividends — affiliated   278     221     469     10,478  
Total income   4,877,633     5,168,625     10,892,657     26,930,375  
 
Expenses                        
Investment advisory   790,058     634,558     1,297,340     2,289,406  
Professional   79,446     80,847     96,667     131,705  
Borrowing costs2   63,510     49,680     146,259      
Custodian   32,728     29,319     51,069     71,189  
Accounting services   19,949     19,174     31,216     54,733  
Transfer agent   13,472     13,155     23,804     10,070  
Printing   10,119     12,438     25,674     83,929  
Officer and Directors   6,770     6,217     14,656     33,212  
Registration   4,561     3,919     4,628     5,790  
Miscellaneous   10,384     11,733     19,318     32,439  
Total expenses excluding interest expense   1,030,997     861,040     1,710,631     2,712,473  
Interest expense   178,138     198,711     398,776     440,737  
Total expenses   1,209,135     1,059,751     2,109,407     3,153,210  
Less fees waived by advisor   (185 )   (125 )   (310 )   (1,424 )
Total expenses after fees waived   1,208,950     1,059,626     2,109,097     3,151,786  
Net investment income   3,668,683     4,108,999     8,783,560     23,778,589  
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)                        
Net realized gain (loss) from:                        
Investments   (491,634 )   (2,825,595 )   (5,714,967 )   (4,910,506 )
Financial futures contracts               1,150  
Foreign currency transactions   602,568     526,348     865,796     2,988,127  
Options written               276,020  
Swaps               (236,726 )
    110,934     (2,299,247 )   (4,849,171 )   (1,881,935 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:                        
Investments   6,509,886     8,744,7463     18,217,669     27,398,647  
Financial futures contracts               (39,630 )
Foreign currency transactions   (174,935 )   (153,550 )   (250,232 )   (1,348,200 )
Options written               363,558  
Swaps               37,276  
Unfunded loan commitments   38,703     45,062     77,372     111,558  
    6,373,654     8,636,258     18,044,809     26,523,209  
Total realized and unrealized gain   6,484,588     6,337,011     13,195,638     24,641,274  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $ 10,153,271   $ 10,446,010   $ 21,979,198   $ 48,419,863  

1Consolidated Statement of Operations.
2See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of short-term borrowings.
3Net of income tax of $19,690.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  BlackRock Defined
Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)
   BlackRock Diversified
Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: Six Months
Ended
February 29,
2012
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
August 31,
2011
  Six Months
Ended
February 29,
2012
(Unaudited)1
Year Ended
August 31,
2011
Operations                          
Net investment income $ 3,668,683   $ 7,713,890     $ 4,108,999   $ 9,340,837  
Net realized gain (loss)   110,934     2,153,352       (2,299,247 )   (3,171,498 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   6,373,654     (6,154,792 )     8,636,258     (458,676 )
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   10,153,271     3,712,450       10,446,010     5,710,663  
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders From                          
Net investment income   (3,574,734 )   (7,140,522 )     (4,352,781 )   (8,509,258 )
Tax return of capital                 (739,496 )
Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders   (3,574,734 )   (7,140,522 )     (4,352,781 )   (9,248,754 )
 
Capital Share Transactions                          
Reinvestment of dividends       263,352           460,151  
 
Net Assets                          
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   6,578,537     (3,164,720 )     6,093,229     (3,077,940 )
Beginning of period   118,896,895     122,061,615       126,306,758     129,384,698  
End of period $ 125,475,432   $ 118,896,895     $ 132,399,987   $ 126,306,758  
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income $ 410,216   $ 316,267     $ (533,657 ) $ (252,833 )

1Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

46SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  BlackRock Floating Rate
Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)
  BlackRock Limited Duration
Income Trust (BLW)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: Six Months
Ended
February 29,
2012
(Unaudited)1
Year Ended
August 31,
2011
  Six Months
Ended
February 29,
2012
(Unaudited)1
Year Ended
August 31,
2011
Operations                          
Net investment income $ 8,783,560   $ 17,704,917     $ 23,778,589   $ 49,530,733  
Net realized gain (loss)   (4,849,171 )   2,197,485       (1,881,935 )   3,272,761  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   18,044,809     (8,915,990 )     26,523,209     (17,061,349 )
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   21,979,198     10,986,412       48,419,863     35,742,145  
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders From                          
Net investment income   (8,531,892 )   (15,965,641 )     (25,383,514 )   (45,830,635 )
Tax return of capital       (1,072,049 )          
Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders   (8,531,892 )   (17,037,690 )     (25,383,514 )   (45,830,635 )
 
Capital Share Transactions                          
Reinvestment of dividends       876,684       57,977     524,981  
 
Net Assets                          
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   13,447,306     (5,174,594 )     23,094,326     (9,563,509 )
Beginning of period   259,204,584     264,379,178       609,817,661     619,381,170  
End of period $ 272,651,890   $ 259,204,584     $ 632,911,987   $ 609,817,661  
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income $ 104,370   $ (138,319 )   $ 2,778,947   $ 4,392,851  

1Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended February 29, 2012 (Unaudited) BlackRock
Defined
Opportunity
Credit Trust
(BHL)
BlackRock
Diversified
Income
Strategies
Fund, Inc.
(DVF) 1
BlackRock
Floating Rate
Income
Strategies
Fund, Inc.
(FRA) 1
BlackRock
Limited
Duration
Income
Trust
(BLW) 1
Cash Provided by Operating Activities                        
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 10,153,271   $ 10,446,010   $ 21,979,198   $ 48,419,863  
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from                        
operations to net cash provided by operating activities:                        
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable   69,713     201,548     170,253     (225,992 )
Increase in swap receivable               (15,269 )
Decrease in dividends receivable — affiliated               623  
Increase in dividends receivable — unaffiliated               (735 )
Increase in margin variation receivable               (2,665 )
Increase in other assets               (81,748 )
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses   17,953     13,067     36,494     (6,586 )
Decrease in investment advisory fees payable   (15,555 )   (12,835 )   (22,526 )   (28,460 )
Decrease in interest expense payable   (18,420 )   (21,971 )   (33,639 )   (164,205 )
Increase (decrease) in deferred income   (3,798 )   (2,894 )   (7,684 )   174,468  
Decrease in other accrued expenses payable   (60,025 )   (74,866 )   (169,812 )   (131,047 )
Increase in swaps payable               73,071  
Increase in cash pledged as collateral for financial futures contracts               (54,000 )
Decrease in cash pledged as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements               1,695,000  
Increase in Officer's and Directors' fees payable   6,580     7,451     14,586     54,921  
Net periodic and termination payments on swaps               (236,726 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments   (5,882,020 )   (5,810,663 )   (12,329,842 )   (21,610,484 )
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on investments   (643,798 )   (217,571 )   (825,130 )   (506,765 )
Paid-in-kind income   (43,877 )   (76,274 )   (170,952 )   (455,833 )
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments   41,399,227     45,422,805     86,239,323     204,813,393  
Purchases of long-term investments   (33,665,514 )   (35,717,646 )   (73,099,379 )   (208,153,140 )
Net proceeds from sales (purchases) of short-term securities   (12,261 )   (1,820,693 )   2,142,849     5,063,487  
Cash provided by operating activities   11,301,476     12,335,468     23,923,739     28,621,171  
 
Cash Used for Financing Activities                        
Cash receipts from borrowings   35,200,000     35,000,000     66,000,000     63,461,329  
Cash payments on borrowings   (43,200,000 )   (42,000,000 )   (81,000,000 )   (69,020,008 )
Cash dividends paid   (3,577,251 )   (4,360,936 )   (8,562,093 )   (25,348,459 )
Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft   144,275     (1,044,731 )   (573,035 )   2,664,840  
Cash used for financing activities   (11,432,976 )   (12,405,667 )   (24,135,128 )   (28,242,298 )
 
 
Cash Impact from Foreign Exchange Fluctuations                        
Cash impact from foreign exchange fluctuations   813     618     147     5,688  
 
Cash and Foreign Currency                        
Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currency   (130,687 )   (69,581 )   (211,242 )   384,561  
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of period   155,591     136,682     237,166     259,951  
Cash and foreign currency at end of period $ 24,904   $ 67,101   $ 25,924   $ 644,512  
 
Cash Flow Information                        
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 196,558   $ 220,682   $ 432,415   $ 604,942  
 
Noncash Financing Activities                        
 
Capital shares issued in reinvestment of dividends             $ 57,977  

1Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

A Statement of Cash Flows is presented when a Fund has a significant amount of borrowing during the year, based on the average borrowing outstanding in relation to average total assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

48SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Financial Highlights BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL)

  Six Months
Ended
February 29,
2012
(Unaudited)


Year Ended August 31,
Period
January 31,
20081
to August 31,
2008
  2011 2010 2009
Per Share Operating Performance                              
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.17   $ 13.55   $ 12.53   $ 14.31   $ 14.33 2
Net investment income3   0.41     0.86     0.85     0.87     0.47  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.72     (0.45 )   0.87     (1.55 )   0.21  
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations   1.13     0.41     1.72     (0.68 )   0.68  
Dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.40 )   (0.79 )   (0.70 )   (1.09 )   (0.62 )
Tax return of capital               (0.01 )   (0.06 )
Total dividends and distributions   (0.40 )   (0.79 )   (0.70 )   (1.10 )   (0.68 )
Capital charges with respect to issuance of shares                   (0.02 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 13.90   $ 13.17   $ 13.55   $ 12.53   $ 14.31  
Market price, end of period $ 13.45   $ 12.65   $ 12.86   $ 11.03   $ 12.66  
 
Total Investment Return4                              
Based on net asset value   8.88 %5   2.93 %   14.39 %   (2.16 )%   4.79 %5
Based on market price   9.69 %5   4.17 %   23.33 %   (2.65 )%   (11.44 )%5
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets                              
Total expenses   2.00 %6   2.02 %   1.91 %   2.39 %   1.78 %6
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly   2.00 %6   2.02 %   1.90 %   2.39 %   1.78 %6
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding interest expense   1.70 %6   1.71 %   1.65 %   1.94 %   1.48 %6
Net investment income   6.07 %6   6.10 %   6.40 %   8.11 %   5.52 %6
 
Supplemental Data                              
Net assets, end of period (000) $ 125,475   $ 118,897   $ 122,062   $ 112,862   $ 127,695  
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) $ 35,000   $ 43,000   $ 24,000   $ 27,000   $ 38,500  
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000) $ 37,318   $ 36,369   $ 24,633   $ 31,141   $ 13,788  
Portfolio turnover   21 %   91 %   102 %   41 %   18 %
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000 $ 4,585   $ 3,765   $ 6,086   $ 5,180   $ 4,317  

1Commencement of operations.
2Net asset value, beginning of period, reflects a deduction of $0.675 per share sales charge from initial offering price of $15.00 per share.
3Based on average shares outstanding.
4Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
5Aggregate total investment return.
6Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF)

  Six Months
Ended
February 29,
2012

(Unaudited)1


Year Ended August 31,
  2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Per Share Operating Performance                                    
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.19   $ 10.47   $ 8.74   $ 13.94   $ 17.50   $ 18.70  
Net investment income2   0.33     0.75     0.80     1.06     1.61     1.83  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.51     (0.28 )   1.78     (4.88 )   (3.41 )   (1.23 )
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations   0.84     0.47     2.58     (3.82 )   (1.80 )   0.60  
Dividends and distributions from:                                    
Net investment income   (0.35 )   (0.69 )   (0.80 )   (1.14 )   (1.72 )   (1.80 )
Tax return of capital       (0.06 )   (0.05 )   (0.24 )   (0.04 )    
Total dividends and distributions   (0.35 )   (0.75 )   (0.85 )   (1.38 )   (1.76 )   (1.80 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.68   $ 10.19   $ 10.47   $ 8.74   $ 13.94   $ 17.50  
Market price, end of period $ 10.12   $ 9.84   $ 10.45   $ 8.80   $ 12.77   $ 17.16  
 
Total Investment Return3                                    
Based on net asset value   8.73 %4   4.30 %   30.27 %   (23.82 )%   (10.17 )%   3.00 %
Based on market price   6.70 %4   0.91 %   29.13 %   (16.27 )%   (16.08 )%   0.19 %
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets                                    
Total expenses   1.66 %5   1.74 %   1.53 %   2.47 %   2.77 %   3.66 %
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly   1.66 %5   1.74 %   1.53 %   2.47 %   2.77 %   3.66 %
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly                                    
and excluding interest expense   1.35 %5   1.39 %   1.26 %   1.57 %   1.23 %   1.30 %
Net investment income   6.43 %5   6.99 %   7.86 %   13.63 %   10.40 %   9.63 %
 
Supplemental Data                                    
Net assets, end of period (000) $ 132,400   $ 126,307   $ 129,385   $ 107,556   $ 169,707   $ 212,792  
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) $ 40,000   $ 47,000   $ 29,000   $ 18,000   $ 65,500   $ 72,000  
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000) $ 41,599   $ 43,553   $ 25,074   $ 28,247   $ 64,335   $ 95,465  
Portfolio turnover   21 %   93 %   105 %   45 %   41 %   72 %
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000 $ 4,310   $ 3,687   $ 5,462   $ 6,975   $ 3,591   $ 3,955  

1Consolidated Financial Highlights.
2Based on average shares outstanding.
3Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
4Aggregate total investment return.
5Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

50SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Financial Highlights BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA)

  Six Months
Ended
February 29,
2012

(Unaudited)1


Year Ended August 31,
  2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Per Share Operating Performance                                    
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.04   $ 14.36   $ 12.93   $ 16.12   $ 18.25   $ 19.32  
Net investment income2   0.48     0.96     0.91     1.14     1.45     1.54  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.70     (0.36 )   1.48     (3.04 )   (2.03 )   (1.07 )
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations   1.18     0.60     2.39     (1.90 )   (0.58 )   0.47  
Dividends and distributions from:                                    
Net investment income   (0.46 )   (0.86 )   (0.94 )   (1.29 )   (1.55 )   (1.54 )
Tax return of capital       (0.06 )   (0.02 )            
Total dividends and distributions   (0.46 )   (0.92 )   (0.96 )   (1.29 )   (1.55 )   (1.54 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 14.76   $ 14.04   $ 14.36   $ 12.93   $ 16.12   $ 18.25  
Market price, end of period $ 14.52   $ 13.33   $ 14.61   $ 12.26   $ 14.49   $ 16.70  
 
Total Investment Return3                                    
Based on net asset value   8.76 %4   4.04 %   18.91 %   (8.88 )%   (2.56 )%   2.74 %
Based on market price   12.69 %4   (2.91 )%   27.59 %   (3.88 )%   (4.28 )%   3.85 %
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets                                    
Total expenses   1.60 %5   1.60 %   1.45 %   1.96 %   2.61 %   3.33 %
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly   1.60 %5   1.60 %   1.45 %   1.96 %   2.60 %   3.33 %
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and excluding                                    
interest expense   1.30 %5   1.30 %   1.22 %   1.31 %   1.18 %   1.20 %
Net investment income   6.68 %5   6.44 %   6.43 %   10.18 %   8.49 %   7.88 %
 
Supplemental Data                                    
Net assets, end of period (000) $ 272,652   $ 259,205   $ 264,379   $ 237,160   $ 295,005   $ 334,065  
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) $ 78,000   $ 93,000   $ 53,000   $ 38,000   $ 101,500   $ 107,000  
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000) $ 83,484   $ 79,195   $ 48,258   $ 50,591   $ 102,272   $ 133,763  
Portfolio turnover   21 %   91 %   96 %   58 %   49 %   69 %
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000 $ 4,496   $ 3,787   $ 5,988   $ 7,241   $ 3,906   $ 4,122  

1Consolidated Financial Highlights.
2Based on average shares outstanding.
3Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
4Aggregate total investment return.
5Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW)

  Six Months
Ended
February 29,
2012
(Unaudited)1


Year Ended August 31,
Period
November 1,
2007 to
August 31,
2008
Year Ended October 31,
  2011 2010 2009 2007 2006
Per Share Operating Performance                                          
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 16.52   $ 16.79   $ 14.95   $ 16.71   $ 18.52   $ 19.01   $ 19.17  
Net investment income   0.64 2    1.34 2    1.12 2    1.01 2    1.14 2    1.50     1.35  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.67     (0.37 )   1.62     (1.61 )   (1.76 )   (0.49 )   0.03  
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations   1.31     0.97     2.74     (0.60 )   (0.62 )   1.01     1.38  
Dividends and distributions from:                                          
Net investment income   (0.69 )   (1.24 )   (0.90 )   (1.16 )   (1.19 )   (1.41 )   (1.52 )
Net realized gain                       (0.06 )    
Tax return of capital                       (0.03 )   (0.02 )
Total dividends and distributions   (0.69 )   (1.24 )   (0.90 )   (1.16 )   (1.19 )   (1.50 )   (1.54 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 17.14   $ 16.52   $ 16.79   $ 14.95   $ 16.71   $ 18.52   $ 19.01  
Market price, end of period $ 16.96   $ 16.01   $ 16.76   $ 14.09   $ 14.57   $ 16.68   $ 18.85  
 
Total Investment Return3                                          
Based on net asset value   8.20 %4   5.85 %   19.00 %   (1.57 )%   (2.60 )%4   5.66 %   7.85 %
Based on market price   10.48 %4   2.77 %   26.04 %   6.40 %   (5.70 )%4   (4.03 )%   17.31 %
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets                                          
Total expenses   1.04 %5   1.01 %   0.82 %   0.72 %   1.39 %5   2.16 %   2.20 %
Total expenses after fees waived and before                                          
fees paid indirectly   1.04 %5   1.00 %   0.81 %   0.71 %   1.39 %5   2.16 %   2.20 %
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly   1.04 %5   1.00 %   0.81 %   0.71 %   1.38 %5   2.14 %   2.19 %
Total expenses after fees waived and paid indirectly and                                          
excluding interest expense   0.89 %5   0.87 %   0.73 %   0.69 %   0.76 %5   0.83 %   0.91 %
Net investment income   7.83 %5   7.75 %   6.90 %   7.42 %   7.84 %5   7.92 %   7.10 %
 
Supplemental Data                                          
Net assets, end of period (000) $ 632,912   $ 609,818   $ 619,381   $ 551,505   $ 616,393   $ 638,109   $ 699,206  
Borrowings outstanding, end of period (000) $ 238,561   $ 244,120   $ 123,233       $ 64,538   $ 109,287   $ 220,000  
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000) $ 226,649   $ 191,303   $ 44,160   $ 11,705   $ 120,295   $ 172,040   $ 179,366  
Portfolio turnover   23 %   106 %6   248 %7   287 %8   191 %9   65 %   132 %
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000 $ 3,653   $ 3,498   $ 6,026       $ 10,551   $ 7,251   $ 4,178  

1Consolidated Financial Highlights.
2Based on average shares outstanding.
3Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Where applicable, total investment returns exclude the effects of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
4Aggregate total investment return.
5Annualized.
6Includes mortgage dollar roll and to-be-announced (“TBA”) transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 87%.
7Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 113%.
8Includes mortgage dollar roll transactions. Excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rate would have been 79%.
9Includes TBA transactions. Excluding these transactions, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 24%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

52SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTFEBRUARY 29, 2012
 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies:

BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (“BHL”), BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (“DVF”), BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (“FRA”) and BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (“BLW”) (collectively, the “Funds” or individually as a “Fund”) are registered under the 1940 Act, as diversified, closed-end management investment companies. BHL and BLW are organized as Delaware Statutory trusts. DVF and FRA are organized as Maryland corporations. The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Boards of Directors and the Boards of Trustees of the Funds are collectively referred to throughout this report as the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”, and the directors/ trustees thereof are collectively referred to throughout this report as “Directors”. The Funds determine and make available for publication the NAVs of their Common Shares on a daily basis.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds:

Basis of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DVF JGW SPV, LLC, DVF (S-MARTIN) SPV, LLC, FRA JGW SPV, LLC and BLW JGW SPV, LLC (the “Taxable Subsidiaries”), all of which are wholly owned taxable subsidiaries of each Fund. The Taxable Subsidiaries enable the Funds to hold investments that are organized as an operating partnership and still satisfy Regulated Investment Company (“RIC”) tax requirements. Income earned and gains realized on the investments held by the Taxable Subsidiaries is taxable to such subsidiaries. An income tax provision for all income, including realized and unrealized gains, if any, is reflected as either a reduction in investment income or as component of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Funds may invest up to 25% of their total assets in the Taxable Subsidiary. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Taxable Subsidiary is subject to the same investment policies and restrictions that apply to the Funds.

Valuation: US GAAP defines fair value as the price the Funds would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Funds fair value their financial instruments at market value using independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board. The Funds value their bond investments on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers or pricing services. Floating rate loan interests are valued at the mean of the bid prices from one or more brokers or dealers as obtained from a pricing service. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments, various relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by independent pricing services using models that consider estimated cash flows of each tranche of the security, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. Financial futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price. TBA commitments are valued on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by pricing services. Swap agreements are valued utilizing quotes received daily by the Funds’ pricing service or through brokers, which are derived using daily swap curves and models that incorporate a number of market data factors, such as discounted cash flows, trades and values of the underlying reference instruments. Investments in open-end registered investment companies are valued at NAV each business day. Short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

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

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange or the NAS-DAQ Global Market System (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the last reported sale price that day or the NASDAQ official closing price, if applicable. For equity investments traded on more than one exchange, the last reported sale price on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded is used. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last available bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price. If no bid or ask price is available, the prior day’s price will be used, unless it is determined that such prior day’s price no longer reflects the fair value of the security.

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

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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

In the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment which is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Value Assets”). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets, the investment advisor and/or the sub-advisor seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the investment advisor and/or sub-advisor deems relevant. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred Stock: Certain Funds may invest in preferred stocks. Preferred stock has a preference over common stock in liquidation (and generally in receiving dividends as well) but is subordinated to the liabilities of the issuer in all respects. As a general rule, the market value of preferred stock with a fixed dividend rate and no conversion element varies inversely with

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interest rates and perceived credit risk, while the market price of convertible preferred stock generally also reflects some element of conversion value. Because preferred stock is junior to debt securities and other obligations of the issuer, deterioration in the credit quality of the issuer will cause greater changes in the value of a preferred stock than in a more senior debt security with similar stated yield characteristics. Unlike interest payments on debt securities, preferred stock dividends are payable only if declared by the issuer’s board of directors. Preferred stock also may be subject to optional or mandatory redemption provisions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Certain Funds may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with qualified third party broker-dealers. In a reverse repurchase agreement, the Funds sell securities to a bank or

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broker-dealer and agrees to repurchase the same securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price. Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time. Interest on the value of the reverse repurchase agreements issued and outstanding is based upon competitive market rates determined at the time of issuance. The Funds may utilize reverse repurchase agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. Reverse repurchase agreements involve leverage risk and also the risk that the market value of the securities that the Funds are obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price. In the event the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the Funds’ use of the proceeds of the agreement may be restricted while the other party, or its trustee or receiver, determines whether or not to enforce the Funds’ obligation to repurchase the securities.

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases in which the 1940 Act and the interpretive positions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) require that the Funds either deliver collateral or segregate assets in connection with certain investments (e.g., dollar rolls, TBA sale commitments, financial futures contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts and swaps), or certain borrowings (e.g., reverse repurchase agreements and loan payable), the Funds will, consistent with SEC rules and/or certain interpretive letters issued by the SEC, segregate collateral or designate on their books and records cash or liquid securities having a market value at least equal to the amount that would otherwise be required to be physically segregated. Furthermore, based on requirements and agreements with certain exchanges and third party broker-dealers, each party to such transactions has requirements to deliver/deposit securities as collateral for certain investments.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized on the accrual basis. Consent fees are compensation for agreeing to changes in the terms of debt instruments and are included in interest income in the Statements of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions: Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. If the total dividends and distributions made in any tax year exceeds net investment income and accumulated realized capital gains, a portion of the total distribution may be treated as a tax return of capital. The amount and timing of dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP.

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

Each Fund files US federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Funds’ US federal tax returns remains open for each of the three years ended August 31, 2011 and the period ended August 31, 2008 for BHL and BLW and the four years ended August 31, 2011 for DVF and FRA. The statutes of limitations on the Funds’ state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction. Management does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.

Recent Accounting Standards: In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued amended guidance to improve disclosure about fair value measurements which will require the following disclosures for fair value measurements categorized as Level 3: quantitative information about the unobservable inputs and assumptions used in the fair value measurement, a description of the valuation policies and procedures and a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs and the interrelationships between those unobservable inputs. In addition, the amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 will be required to be disclosed. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.

In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance that will expand current disclosure requirements on the offsetting of certain assets and liabilities. The new disclosures will be required for investments and derivative financial instruments subject to master netting or similar agreements which are eligible for offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and will require an entity to disclose both gross and net information about such investments and transactions in the financial statements. The guidance is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.

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

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The deferred compensation plan is not funded and obligations there-under represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Fund. Each Fund may, however, elect to invest in common shares of certain other BlackRock Closed-End Funds selected by the Independent Directors in order to match its deferred compensation obligations. Investments to cover each Fund’s deferred compensation liability, if any, are included in other assets in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Dividends and distributions from the BlackRock Closed-End Fund investments under the plan are included in dividends — affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

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

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

2. Derivative Financial Instruments:

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

Losses may arise if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Funds maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral pledged by/posted to the counterparty. For OTC options purchased, the Funds bear the risk of loss in the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral received on the options should the counter-party fail to perform under the contracts. Options written by the Funds do not give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written obligate the Funds to perform and not the counterparty. Counterparty risk related to exchange-traded financial futures contracts and options is deemed to be minimal due to the protection against defaults provided by the exchange on which these contracts trade.

The Funds may mitigate counterparty risk by procuring collateral and through netting provisions included within an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) implemented between a Fund and each of its respective counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement allows each Fund to offset with each separate counterparty certain derivative financial instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held. The amount of collateral moved to/from applicable counterparties is generally based upon minimum transfer amounts of up to $500,000. To the extent amounts due to the Funds from their counterparties are not fully collateralized contractually or otherwise, the Funds bear the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. See Note 1 “Segregation and Collateralization” for information with respect to collateral practices. In addition, the Funds manage counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Funds’ net assets decline by a stated percentage or the Funds fail to meet the terms of their ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the Funds to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

Financial Futures Contracts: The Funds purchase or sell financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts to gain exposure to, or economically hedge against, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk). Financial futures contracts are agreements between the Funds and the counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and at a specified date. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, futures contracts are settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as margin variation and are recorded by the Funds as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When the contract is closed, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of financial futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of financial futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying assets.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: The Funds enter into foreign currency exchange contracts as an economic hedge against either specific transactions or portfolio instruments or to obtain exposure to foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk). A foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set exchange rate on a future date. Foreign currency exchange contracts, when used by the Funds, help to manage the overall exposure to the currencies, in which some of the investments held by the Funds are denominated. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Funds as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of foreign currency exchange contracts involves the risk that the value of a foreign currency exchange contract changes unfavorably due to movements in the value of the referenced foreign currencies and the risk that a counterparty to the contract does not perform its obligations under the agreement.

Options: The Funds purchase and write call and put options to increase or decrease their exposure to underlying instruments (interest rate risk) and/or, in the case of options written, to generate gains from options premiums. A call option gives the purchaser (holder) of the option the right (but not the obligation) to buy, and obligates the seller (writer) to sell (when the option is exercised), the underlying instrument at the exercise or strike price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. A put option gives the holder the right to sell and obligates the writer to buy

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the underlying instrument at the exercise or strike price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. When the Funds purchase (write) an option, an amount equal to the premium paid (received) by the Funds is reflected as an asset (liability). The amount of the asset (liability) is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option purchased (written). When an instrument is purchased or sold through an exercise of an option, the related premium paid (or received) is added to (or deducted from) the basis of the instrument acquired or deducted from (or added to) the proceeds of the instrument sold. When an option expires (or the Funds enter into a closing transaction), the Funds realize a gain or loss on the option to the extent of the premiums received or paid (or gain or loss to the extent the cost of the closing transaction exceeds the premiums received or paid). When the Funds write a call option, such option is “covered,” meaning that the Funds holds the underlying instrument subject to being called by the option counterparty. When the Funds write a put option, such option is covered by cash in an amount sufficient to cover the obligation.

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

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

Swaps: The Funds enter into swap agreements, in which the Funds and a counterparty agree to either make periodic net payments on a specified notional amount or net payment upon termination. These payments received or made by the Funds are recorded in the Statements of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. Any upfront fees paid are recorded as assets and any upfront fees received are recorded as liabilities and amortized over the term of the swap. Swaps are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). When the swap is terminated, the Funds will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Funds’ basis in the contract, if any. Generally, the basis of the contracts is the premium received or paid. Swap transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of interest rate, credit and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform or disagree as to the meaning of the contractual terms in the agreements, and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates and/or market values associated with these transactions.

Credit default swaps — The Funds enter into credit default swaps to manage their exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market, to reduce its risk exposure to defaults of corporate and/or sovereign issuers or to create exposure to corporate and/or sovereign issuers to which they are not otherwise exposed (credit risk). The Funds enter into credit default swap agreements to provide a measure of protection against the default of an issuer (as buyer of protection) and/or gain credit exposure to an issuer to which it is not otherwise exposed (as seller of protection). The Funds may either buy or sell (write) credit default swaps on single-name issuers (corporate or sovereign), a combination or basket of single-name issuers or traded indexes. Credit default swaps on single-name issuers are agreements in which the buyer pays fixed periodic payments to the seller in consideration for a guarantee from the seller to make a specific payment should a negative credit event take place with respect to the referenced entity (e.g., bankruptcy, failure to pay, obligation accelerators, repudiation, moratorium or restructuring). Credit default swaps on traded indexes are agreements in which the buyer pays fixed periodic payments underlying securities comprising the index. As a seller (writer), if an underlying credit event occurs, the Funds will either pay the buyer an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced security or underlying securities comprising the index or pay a net settlement of cash equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the security or underlying securities comprising the index.

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure:

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments as of February 29, 2012

Asset Derivatives

    BHL DVF FRA BLW
  Statements of Assets
and Liabilities Location
Value
Interest rate contracts Net unrealized appreciation/                
  depreciation1; Investments at                
  value — unaffiliated       $ 169,010
Foreign currency exchange contracts Unrealized appreciation on foreign                
  currency exchange contracts $ 6,894 $ 7,053 $ 11,875   28,085
Credit contracts Unrealized appreciation on swaps;                
  Investments at value — unaffiliated         125,306
Total   $ 6,894 $ 7,053 $ 11,875 $ 322,401

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Liability Derivatives
    BHL DVF FRA BLW
  Statements of Assets
and Liabilities Location
Value
Interest rate contracts Net unrealized appreciation/
depreciation1; Investments at
               
  value — unaffiliated       $ 45,571
Foreign currency exchange contracts Unrealized appreciation on foreign                
  currency exchange contracts $ 211,088 $ 179,668 $ 325,415   1,962,413
Credit contracts Unrealized appreciation on swaps;                
  Investments at value — unaffiliated         8,049
Total   $ 211,088 $ 179,668 $ 325,415 $ 2,016,033

1Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on financial futures contracts as reported in the Schedules of Investments. Only current day’s margin variation is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments in the Statements of Operations
Six Months Ended February 29, 2012

  Net Realized Gain (Loss) From
  BHL DVF   FRA BLW
Interest rate contracts:                        
Financial futures contracts             $ 1,150  
Foreign currency exchange contracts:                        
Foreign currency exchange contracts $ 565,611   $ 508,006   $ 734,007     2,817,999  
Credit contracts:                        
Swaps               (236,726 )
Options2               176,120  
Total $ 565,611   $ 508,006   $ 734,007   $ 2,758,543  
 
  Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on
  BHL DVF FRA BLW
Interest rate contracts:                        
Financial futures contracts             $ (39,630 )
Options2               (74,027 )
Foreign currency exchange contracts:                        
Foreign currency exchange contracts $ (178,283 ) $ (150,084 ) $ (255,990 )   (1,378,570 )
Credit contracts:                        
Swaps               37,276  
Options2               178,638  
Total $ (178,283 ) $ (150,084 ) $ (255,990 ) $ (1,276,313 )

2Options purchased are included in the net realized gain (loss) from investments and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments.

For the six months ended February 29, 2012, the average quarterly balances of outstanding derivative financial instruments were as follows:

  BHL DVF FRA BLW
Financial future contracts:                
Average number of contracts purchased         66
Average number of contracts sold         8
Average notional value of contracts purchased       $ 16,395,263
Average notional value of contracts sold       $ 1,397,815
Foreign currency exchange contracts:                
Average number of contracts — US dollars purchased   4   4   4   5
Average number of contracts — US dollars sold   4   3   3   5
Average US dollar amounts purchased $ 6,316,861 $ 5,541,354 $ 10,046,183 $ 52,831,987
Average US dollar amounts sold $ 747,039 $ 636,233 $ 1,495,868 $ 4,416,216
Options:                
Average number of option contracts purchased     13   20   46
Average notional value of option contracts   $ 12,257 $ 18,857 $ 43,372
Average number of swaption contracts purchased        
Average number of swaption contracts written         1
Average notional value of swaption contracts purchased        
Average notional value of swaption contracts written       $ 3,850,000
Credit default swaps:                
Average number of contracts — buy protection         1
Average number of contracts — sell protection         2
Average notional value-buy protection       $ 7,700,000
Average notional value-sell protection       $ 8,550,000

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3. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) and Barclays Bank PLC (“Barclays”) are the largest stockholders of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). Due to the ownership structure, PNC is an affiliate for 1940 Act purposes, but Barclays is not.

Each Fund entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Manager”), the Funds’ investment advisor, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, to provide investment advisory and administration services. The Manager is responsible for the management of each Fund’s portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund. For such services, each Fund pays the Manager a monthly fee based on a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets, plus the proceeds of any outstanding borrowings used for leverage as follows:

BHL 1.00 %
DVF 0.75 %
FRA 0.75 %
BLW 0.55 %

The Manager voluntarily agreed to waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees each Fund pay to the Manager indirectly through its investment in affiliated money market funds. However, the Manager does not waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees paid in connection with each Fund’s investment in other affiliated investment companies, if any. These amounts are shown as, or included in, fees waived by advisor in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended February 29, 2012, the amounts waived were as follows:

BHL $ 185
DVF $ 125
FRA $ 310
BLW $ 1,424

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

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

Certain officers and/or Directors of the Funds are officers and/or directors of BlackRock or its affiliates. The Funds reimburse the Manager for compensation paid to the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer.

4. Income Tax Information:

As of August 31, 2011, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates:

Expires August 31, BHL DVF FRA BLW
2013     $ 691,829  
2014   $ 1,755,694    
2015     2,237,399    
2016     1,444,704   475,453 $ 21,882,229
2017     20,249,830   20,954,032   9,996,868
2018 $ 3,842,154   52,502,532   43,990,722   37,509,275
2019     7,153,981   2,206,081  
Total $ 3,842,154 $ 85,344,140 $ 68,318,117 $ 69,388,372

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses incurred by the Funds after August 31, 2011 will not be subject to expiration. In addition, any such losses must be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years.

As of February 29, 2012, gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

  BHL DVF FRA BLW
Tax cost $ 161,731,334   $ 178,945,341   $ 356,083,778   $ 862,343,227  
Gross unrealized appreciation $ 3,469,111   $ 3,784,963   $ 7,938,098   $ 31,579,288  
Gross unrealized depreciation   (2,552,676 )   (9,354,768 )   (10,498,389 )   (28,428,057 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) $ 916,435   $ (5,569,805 )   $ (2,560,291 ) $ 3,151,231  

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

5. Investments:

Purchases and sales of investments including paydowns and excluding short-term securities and US government securities for the six months ended February 29, 2012, were as follows:

  Purchases   Sales
BHL $ 33,690,415   $ 44,901,492
DVF $ 36,911,188   $ 48,167,977
FRA $ 73,612,690   $ 94,672,701
BLW $ 192,260,792   $ 196,418,870

For the six months ended February 29, 2012, purchases and sales of US government securities for BLW were $473,966 and $2,038,634, respectively.

Transactions in options written for the six months ended February 29, 2012, were as follows:

  Calls   Puts
BLW Notional
(000)
Premium
Received
  Notional
(000)
Premium
Received
Outstanding options,                      
beginning of year 7,400   $ 76,220     15,100   $ 229,830  
Options written              
Options expired (7,400 )   (76,220 )   (15,100 )   (229,830 )
Outstanding options,                      
end of year              

6. Borrowings:

BHL, DVF and FRA are entered into a senior committed secured, 364-day revolving line of credit and a separate security agreement (the “SSB Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”). The Funds have granted a security interest in substantially all of their assets to SSB. The SSB Agreement allowed for the following maximum commitment amounts:

  Commitment
Amounts
BHL $ 63,300,000
DVF $ 66,800,000
FRA $ 137,200,000

Prior to March 2, 2012, advances were made by SSB to the Funds at the Funds’ option of (a) the higher of (i) 0.80% above the Fed Funds rate and (ii) 0.80% above the Overnight LIBOR or (b) 0.80% above the 7-day, 30-day, 60-day or 90-day LIBOR.

Effective March 2, 2012, advances were made by SSB to the Funds at the Funds’ option of (a) the higher of (i) 0.75% above the Fed Funds rate and (ii) 0.75% above the Overnight LIBOR or (b) 0.75% above the 7-day, 30-day, 60-day or 90-day LIBOR.

In addition, the Funds pay a facility fee and a commitment fee based upon SSB’s total commitment to the Funds. The fees associated with each of the agreements are included in the Statements of Operations as borrowing costs. Advances to the Funds as of February 29, 2012 are shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as loan payable.

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

For the six months ended February 29, 2012, the daily weighted average interest rate for BLW with borrowings from reverse repurchase agreements was as follows:

  Daily Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
BLW 0.39%

For the six months ended February 29, 2012, the daily weighted average interest rates for Funds with loans under the revolving credit agreements were as follows:

  Daily Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
BHL 0.96%
DVF 0.96%
FRA 0.96%

7. Commitments:

The Funds may invest in floating rate loan interests. In connection with these investments, the Funds may also enter into unfunded floating rate loan interests and bridge loan commitments (“commitments”). Bridge loan commitments may obligate the Funds to furnish temporary financing to a borrower until permanent financing can be arranged. At February 29, 2012, the Funds had outstanding bridge loan commitments as follows:

  Commitment
Amounts
BHL $1,415,000
DVF $1,495,000
FRA $3,060,000
BLW $7,899,610

In connection with either of these commitments, the Funds earn a commitment fee, typically set as a percentage of the commitment amount. Such fee income, which is included in interest income in the Statements of Operations, is recognized ratably over the commitment period. The unrecognized commitment fee income is recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as deferred income. As of February 29, 2012, the Funds had no outstanding unfunded floating rate loan interests.

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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)

8. Concentration, Market and Credit Risk:

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

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

9. Capital Share Transactions:

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

Common Shares

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

  Six Months Ended
February 29,
2012
Year Ended
August 31,
2011
BHL 18,402
DVF 42,239
FRA 58,212
BLW 3,518 30,417

At February 29, 2012, the shares owned by affiliates of the Manager of the Funds were as follows:

BHL 8,517
FRA 9,017

10. Subsequent Events:

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

The Funds will pay a net investment income dividend in the following amounts per share on March 30, 2012 to Common Shareholders of record on March 15, 2012:

  Common Dividend
Per Share
BHL $0.0660
DVF $0.0585
FRA $0.0770
BLW $0.1050

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Officers and Directors1

Richard E. Cavanagh, Chairman of the Board and Director
Karen P. Robards, Vice Chairperson of the Board,
   Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Director
Paul L. Audet, Director
Michael J. Castellano, Director and Member of the Audit
   Committee
Frank J. Fabozzi, Director and Member of the Audit
   Committee
Kathleen F. Feldstein, Director
James T. Flynn, Director and Member of the Audit Committee
Henry Gabbay, Director
Jerrold B. Harris, Director
R. Glenn Hubbard, Director
W. Carl Kester, Director and Member of the Audit Committee
John M. Perlowski, President and Chief Executive Officer
Anne Ackerley, Vice President
Brendan Kyne, Vice President
Neal Andrews, Chief Financial Officer
Jay Fife, Treasurer
Brian Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer and
   Anti-Money Laundering Officer
Ira P. Shapiro, Secretary

1John F. Powers, who was a Director of the Funds,
resigned as of February 21, 2012.

Investment Advisor
BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Wilmington, DE 19809

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

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

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

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

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

Address of the Funds
100 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
 


BLW is managed by a team of investment professionals. Effective March 16, 2012, Tom Musmanno was added to the team of portfolio managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio and the selection of its investments.

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Additional Information

Dividend Policy

Each Fund’s dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of dividend distributions, the Funds may at times pay out less than the entire amount of net investment income earned in any particular month and may at times in any particular month pay out such accumulated but undistributed income in addition to net investment income earned in that month. As a result, the dividends paid by the Funds for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Funds during such month. The Funds’ current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report.

General Information

On February 9, 2012, the Board of BLW approved the removal of BLW's non-fundamental investment policy requiring that counterparties with respect to swap transactions be rated A or A-1 or better by S&P's or Fitch Ratings, Inc. ("Fitch") or A or P-1 or better by Moody's. As a result of this investment policy change, BLW may enter into swap transactions with any counterparties approved by the Manager. Such counterparties may entail a greater degree of credit risk or risk of nonperformance than counterparties rated A or A-1 or better by S&P's or Fitch or A or P-1 or better by Moody's. The Manager will seek to minimize BLW's exposure to counterparty risk by entering into swap transactions with counterparties the Manager believe to be creditworthy at the time they enter into such transactions. To the extent BLW engages in swap transactions, shareholders of BLW will be dependent on the analytical ability of the Manager to evaluate the credit quality of counterparties to such transactions. In the event of the insolvency of a counterparty, BLW may not be able to recover its assets, in full or at all, during the insolvency process. In addition, counterparties to investments may have no obligation to make markets in such investments and may have the ability to apply essentially discretionary margin and credit requirements. The foregoing investment policy amendment will not alter BLW's investment objective.

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

During the period, there were no material changes in the Funds’ investment objectives or policies or to the Funds’ charters or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control of the Funds that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Funds. Other than as disclosed on page 63, there have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds’ portfolios.

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

Electronic Delivery

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

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

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

Householding

The Funds will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Funds at (800) 441-7762.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on how to access documents on the SEC’s website without charge may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Funds’ Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 441-7762.

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Additional Information (continued)

General Information (concluded)

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 441-7762; (2) at http://www.blackrock.com; and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to securities held in the Funds’ portfolios during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at http://www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 441-7762 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Fund Updates

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

Section 19(a) Notices

These reported amounts and sources of distributions are estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on the tax regulations. Each Fund will provide a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will explain the character of these dividends and distributions for federal income tax purposes.

February 29, 2012

  Total Fiscal Year-to-Date
Cumulative Distributions by Character
  Percent of Fiscal Year-to-Date
Cumulative Distributions by Character
  Net
Investment
Income
Net Realized
Capital
Gains
Return of
Capital
Total Per
Common
Share
  Net
Investment
Income
Net Realized
Capital
Gains
Return of
Capital
Total Per
Common
Share
DVF $0.337593 $0.013407 $0.351000   96% 0% 4% 100%

Each Fund estimates that it has distributed more than the amount of earned income and net realized gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in a Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect a Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with ‘yield’ or ‘income’.

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Additional Information (concluded)

BlackRock Privacy Principles

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

 
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust

 

By:/s/ John M. Perlowski

John M. Perlowski

Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of

BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust

 

Date: May 1, 2012

 

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

 

By:/s/ John M. Perlowski

John M. Perlowski

Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of

BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust

 

Date: May 1, 2012

 

By:/s/ Neal J. Andrews

Neal J. Andrews

Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of

BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust

 

Date: May 1, 2012