BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio Investor C Shares (BCSCX)
| Fund Assets | 621.85M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.72% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
| Dividend Growth | -68.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 8.84 |
| YTD Return | 13.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.29% |
| 5-Year Return | 75.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.68 |
| 52-Week High | 8.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 198 |
| Inception Date | Oct 3, 2011 |
About BCSCX
BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund Investor C Shares is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide broad and balanced exposure across the global commodities market. The fund employs a dual approach, combining investments in commodity-linked derivatives with equity positions in companies that are integral to the commodity value chain. This strategy allows the portfolio to capture opportunities across a diverse array of commodities such as energy, precious metals, industrial metals, and agriculture, as well as across related sectors and regions. Managed by a team of specialists with expertise in geology, engineering, and commodity indices, the fund optimizes its commodity weightings to seek outperformance within specific markets and sectors. By integrating both derivatives and equity holdings, the fund aims to deliver active, dynamic exposure that reflects shifting economic and market dynamics. Its benchmark is the Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return, and it is classified in the Commodities Broad Basket category. BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund Investor C Shares appeals to investors seeking diversified access to the commodities space through professional, research-driven management.
Performance
BCSCX had a total return of 9.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.14%.
Top 10 Holdings
68.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 08.28.25 | 48.50% |
| Nutrien Ltd. | NTR | 4.43% |
| Corteva, Inc. | CTVA | 3.48% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.45% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc | SW | 2.10% |
| USD CASH(Alpha Committed) | n/a | 1.64% |
| Packaging Corporation of America | PKG | 1.60% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 1.58% |
| Graphic Packaging Holding Company | GPK | 1.31% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 1.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.12193 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.09056 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.13836 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.53567 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.10164 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $0.66367 | Jul 15, 2022 |