Bank of America unit trades 407 MUNEX shares

Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiary Merrill Lynch reported offsetting trades in BlackRock Municipal Credit Alpha Portfolio, Inc. common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiary Merrill Lynch reported offsetting trades in BlackRock Municipal Credit Alpha Portfolio, Inc. common stock. An indirect holding bought 407 shares on May 15, 2026 at $12.20 per share, then sold 407 shares on May 14, 2026 at $12.33 per share, leaving no shares reported afterward.

The reporting persons state they hold only an indirect interest through Merrill Lynch and disclaim beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest. They also state that any profit potentially recoverable under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act will be remitted to the issuer.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/, MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.

Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner

Bought 407 shs ($5K)

Sold 407 shs ($5K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	407	$12.20	$5K
Sale	Common Stock	407	$12.33	$5K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 407 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. This statement is jointly filed by Bank of America Corporation and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill Lynch") (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). Bank of America Corporation holds an indirect interest in the securities listed in this Report by virtue of its 100% ownership of its subsidiary Merrill Lynch. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of, or has any pecuniary interest in, such securities for purposes of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or for any other purpose.
2. F2. Each Reporting Person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act together with any other person) as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding or disposing of securities of the Issuer or otherwise with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer or (ii) a member of any group with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer.
3. F3. Without conceding its status as a greater than 10% beneficial owner or that the reported transactions are subject to disclosure under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or short-swing profit recovery under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, the amount of profit potentially recoverable by the Issuer from the reported transactions in the event that the Reporting Persons were greater than 10% beneficial owners and the transactions were subject to Section 16(b) will be remitted to the Issuer.

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 407 shares Purchase price: $12.20/share Shares sold: 407 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares purchased 407 shares Open-market purchase of common stock on May 15, 2026

Purchase price $12.20/share Price for 407-share open-market purchase on May 15, 2026

Shares sold 407 shares Open-market sale of common stock on May 14, 2026

Sale price $12.33/share Price for 407-share open-market sale on May 14, 2026

Net shares after trades 0 shares Total shares reported following the sale transaction

Key Terms

beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, Section 16(b), Exchange Act, +1 more

5 terms

beneficial ownership financial

"Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

pecuniary interest financial

"disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein"

Section 16(b) regulatory

"the reported transactions are subject to disclosure under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or short-swing profit recovery under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act"

A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.

Exchange Act regulatory

"for purposes of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or for any other purpose"

A federal law that sets rules for trading securities on public exchanges, requiring companies and market participants to register, disclose regular financial information, and follow standards that promote honest, orderly markets. For investors, it matters because it creates transparency and legal protections—like stopping insider trading and ensuring timely company disclosures—so you can evaluate risks and rely on consistent rules much as players rely on a referee to keep a game fair.

greater than 10% beneficial owner regulatory

"Without conceding its status as a greater than 10% beneficial owner or that the reported transactions are subject to disclosure under Section 16(a)"

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What insider transactions did Bank of America report in MUNEX?

Bank of America Corporation and Merrill Lynch reported one open-market purchase and one open-market sale of BlackRock Municipal Credit Alpha Portfolio common stock, each for 407 shares. The trades offset each other, resulting in no shares reported as held after the transactions.

How many MUNEX shares did Bank of America buy and sell, and at what prices?

An indirect holding bought 407 BlackRock Municipal Credit Alpha Portfolio shares at $12.20 per share on May 15, 2026. It sold 407 shares at $12.33 per share on May 14, 2026, leaving no shares reported as owned afterward.

Does Bank of America directly own the MUNEX shares in this Form 4 filing?

The filing states Bank of America holds an indirect interest through its 100% ownership of Merrill Lynch. Both reporting persons expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest they may have in those shares.

What does the Form 4 say about potential short-swing profit in MUNEX?

The reporting persons state that, without conceding greater than 10% beneficial owner status, any profit potentially recoverable under Section 16(b) from these transactions will be remitted to the issuer, BlackRock Municipal Credit Alpha Portfolio, Inc., if such recovery is applicable.

Are Bank of America and Merrill Lynch acting as a group regarding MUNEX stock?

The filing states each reporting person declares that nothing in the statement should be construed as an admission that they are acting as a partnership, syndicate, or other group, or as a member of any group, with respect to the issuer or its securities.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

(Last) (First) (Middle)

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATE CENTER

100 N TRYON ST

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28255

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BlackRock Municipal Credit Alpha Portfolio, Inc. [ MUNEX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/14/2026		S		407	D	$12.33	0	I	See Footnotes(1)(2)(3)
Common Stock	05/15/2026		P		407	A	$12.2	407	I	See Footnotes(1)(2)(3)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

(Last) (First) (Middle)

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATE CENTER

100 N TRYON ST

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28255

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE BRYANT PARK

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

Explanation of Responses:

1. This statement is jointly filed by Bank of America Corporation and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill Lynch") (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). Bank of America Corporation holds an indirect interest in the securities listed in this Report by virtue of its 100% ownership of its subsidiary Merrill Lynch. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of, or has any pecuniary interest in, such securities for purposes of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or for any other purpose.

2. Each Reporting Person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act together with any other person) as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding or disposing of securities of the Issuer or otherwise with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer or (ii) a member of any group with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer.

3. Without conceding its status as a greater than 10% beneficial owner or that the reported transactions are subject to disclosure under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or short-swing profit recovery under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, the amount of profit potentially recoverable by the Issuer from the reported transactions in the event that the Reporting Persons were greater than 10% beneficial owners and the transactions were subject to Section 16(b) will be remitted to the Issuer.

	BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ By: Its: Authorized Signatory Monica Yako	05/18/2026
	MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC. By: Its: Authorized Signatory Monica Yako	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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