NYSE stocks posting largest volume decreases

NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume decliners on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:

Blackrock High Yield Trust : Approximately 3,900 shares changed hands, a 81.3 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares rose $.01 or .1 percent to $7.96.

Blackrock New York Municipal Bond Trust : Approximately 300 shares changed hands, a 88.5 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares rose $.01 or .1 percent to $16.86.

Central European and Russia Fund Inc. : Approximately 3,300 shares changed hands, a 88.2 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares rose $.11 or .3 percent to $33.94.

DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust : Approximately 3,800 shares changed hands, a 85.1 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares fell $.06 or .4 percent to $15.40.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. class A : Approximately 100 shares changed hands, a 85.5 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares fell $.49 or 2.4 percent to $20.13.

Japan Equity Fund Inc. : Approximately 3,800 shares changed hands, a 82.2 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares rose $.03 or .6 percent to $5.08.

Nuveen Virginia Premium Income Municipal Fund : Approximately 2,900 shares changed hands, a 84.5 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares fell $.03 or .2 percent to $16.43.

Steel Partners Holdings Ltd. : Approximately 1,100 shares changed hands, a 96.1 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares fell $.09 or .8 percent to $11.56.

Turkish Investment Fund : Approximately 2,200 shares changed hands, a 91.1 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares fell $.09 or .6 percent to $14.93.

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. : Approximately 100 shares changed hands, a 96.4 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares rose $.11 or .6 percent to $18.35.