BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Investor C Shares (BCBCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.42B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.44% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 412.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.10% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.40 |
| YTD Return | 1.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.78% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.84 |
| 52-Week High | 8.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2685 |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 1997 |
About BCBCX
BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Investor C Shares is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide broad exposure to the U.S. investment grade fixed income market. Its primary function is to deliver total return through a diversified portfolio consisting mainly of investment grade bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, government agency securities, and corporate bonds. The fund seeks to balance income generation with capital preservation, making it a core fixed income holding for many investors' portfolios. A notable feature of this fund is its focus on a variety of bond sectors, resulting in a portfolio with an effective duration of approximately 6.5 years, which indicates a moderate sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The top holdings are heavily weighted in government and securitized debt, reflecting the fund's conservative credit quality profile. With over $4 billion in total assets, the portfolio is managed by BlackRock, a leading global asset manager, signaling institutional oversight and expertise. While the fund is positioned within the intermediate core bond category, its relatively high expense ratio is a point for consideration. Overall, BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Investor C Shares plays a key stabilizing role for investors seeking reliable income and diversification within their broader investment strategies.
Performance
BCBCX had a total return of 7.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.27%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0289 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0302 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.01277 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0265 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0221 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.01823 | Sep 30, 2025 |