BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Investor A Shares (BCBAX)
| Fund Assets | 3.43B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 412.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.25 |
| YTD Return | -0.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.90% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.12 |
| 52-Week High | 8.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3464 |
| Inception Date | Jan 31, 1996 |
About BCBAX
BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Investor A Shares is an open-end mutual fund that primarily invests in high-quality, investment-grade bonds across the U.S. fixed income market. Its main objective is to achieve a total return that surpasses that of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, providing a core exposure to a broad range of U.S. government, agency, and corporate bonds. The fund maintains at least 80% of its assets in bonds and typically keeps an effective duration close to the benchmark, balancing credit quality and interest rate sensitivity at moderate levels. With a portfolio diversified across thousands of holdings, including significant allocations to U.S. Treasury securities and agency-backed mortgage debt, the fund serves as a foundational component for investors seeking broad fixed-income market participation. Managed by BlackRock, the portfolio leverages the company’s deep fixed income expertise and emphasizes conservative, long-term total returns. The fund plays a pivotal role in the fixed income category, acting as a core bond allocation offering income and diversification for a wide range of investor profiles.
Performance
BCBAX had a total return of 3.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.59%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.024 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0344 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0357 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.01277 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0318 | Nov 28, 2025 |