BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Investor C Shares (BCBCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.43B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.44% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 412.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.11% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.21 |
| YTD Return | -0.63% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.01% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.08 |
| 52-Week High | 8.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3464 |
| 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 3.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.84%.
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 | $0.0206 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0191 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 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 |