BlackRock Advantage CoreAlpha Bond Fund Investor A (BCRAX)
| Fund Assets | 705.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.54% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 96.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.68% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 8.66 |
| YTD Return | 1.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.29% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.46 |
| 52-Week High | 9.04 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 4823 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About BCRAX
BlackRock Advantage CoreAlpha Bond Fund Investor A is an open-end mutual fund focused on delivering a blend of income and capital growth through actively managed investments in fixed income securities. Operating as a feeder fund, it directs all of its assets into a master portfolio that employs a core bond strategy centered on U.S.-registered, dollar-denominated bonds, with the flexibility to invest up to 10% in non-dollar or foreign fixed income securities. The fund holds a diverse portfolio that includes primarily U.S. government and Treasury notes, supplemented with derivatives and other fixed income instruments, providing exposure to a wide range of durations and credit qualities. As part of the intermediate core bond category, the fund is designed to offer investors moderate interest rate sensitivity and average credit quality exposure, with an effective duration near six years. Managed by an experienced team, the fund aims to serve investors seeking steady income while maintaining a disciplined risk management approach. With its substantial asset base and rigorous investment process, it occupies a foundational role for those interested in balanced fixed income allocation within their broader portfolios.
Performance
BCRAX had a total return of 1.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.08%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.13% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4 02.29.28 | 7.12% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.375 11.30.30 | 4.53% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.6 6.11 | 3.61% |
| United States Treasury Bonds | T.4.125 08.15.44 | 1.75% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 09.23.25 | 1.49% |
| United States Treasury Bonds | T.4.625 02.15.40 | 1.46% |
| United States Treasury Bonds | T.3.375 11.15.48 | 1.24% |
| BlackRock Cash Funds Instl SL Agency | BISXX | 1.09% |
| EUR/USD Purchased | n/a | 1.04% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.5.5 6.11 | 0.80% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03121 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03098 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02905 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03168 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03062 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.03186 | Feb 3, 2025 |