BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Investor A Shares (BCBAX)
| Fund Assets | 3.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 412.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 12.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.25 |
| YTD Return | -0.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.31% |
| 5-Year Return | -3.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.15 |
| 52-Week High | 8.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.07 |
| Holdings | 10 |
| 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 3.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.58%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.02606 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0266 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02588 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.024 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0344 | Jan 30, 2026 |