BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio (BCBRX)
| Fund Assets | 3.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| Min. Investment | $100 |
| Turnover | 412.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.22 |
| YTD Return | -0.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.18% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.16 |
| 52-Week High | 8.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.06 |
| Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Oct 2, 2006 |
About BCBRX
BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Class R is an open-end mutual fund categorized within the intermediate-term core bond segment. Its primary purpose is to offer investors conservative long-term total returns by investing predominately in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, investment-grade U.S. fixed income securities. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to bonds, including government, corporate, and securitized debt, adhering to an average portfolio duration positioned within ±20% of its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Notable features of this portfolio include substantial allocations to sectors such as agency residential mortgages, investment-grade corporate bonds, U.S. Treasuries, and structured debt like CLOs and commercial and non-agency mortgages. The fund emphasizes broad sector exposure to manage interest rate and credit risks, utilizing BlackRock’s extensive bond market expertise. Credit quality remains high, with a majority of holdings rated AA or better, and a measured exposure to BBB and below investment-grade securities. BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Class R plays a key role in providing core fixed-income exposure for diversified portfolios, serving individual and institutional investors seeking income and principal stability across market cycles.
Performance
BCBRX had a total return of 3.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.31%.
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 | $0.0244 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0249 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02418 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0243 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0224 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0327 | Jan 30, 2026 |