Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Résumé

Each applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On September 27, 1999, each applicant made a final liquidating distribution to its common shareholders at net asset value per share. Preferred shares of BlackRock Asset Investors also were redeemed on September 27, 1999. On September 10, 1999, each applicant redeemed its outstanding notes. BlackRock Fund Investors I, BlackRock Fund Investors II, and BlackRock Fund Investors III each incurred expenses of $12,500 in connection with the liquidations. BlackRock Asset Investors incurred expenses of $92,500 in connection with the liquidation. Filing Dates: Each application was filed on September 30, 1999. BlackRock Asset Investors filed an amended application on October 20, 1999. Applicants' Address: 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10022.