BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio Investor C Shares (BCSCX)

Fund Assets	1.27B
Expense Ratio	1.72%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	88.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.47
Dividend Yield	13.55%
Dividend Growth	515.97%
Payout Frequency	Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 22, 2026

Previous Close	10.77
YTD Return	25.38%
1-Year Return	39.91%
5-Year Return	82.08%
52-Week Low	8.84
52-Week High	12.02
Beta (5Y)	0.76
Holdings	173
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.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Commodities Broad Basket
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: BCSCX
• Index: Bloomberg Commodity TR

Performance

BCSCX had a total return of 39.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.40%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FCSSX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund	0.01%
FIFGX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused Fund	0.39%
FYHTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Commodity Strategy Fund	0.63%

Top 10 Holdings

95.12% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
United States Treasury Bills	B.0 09.24.26	47.89%
TRSWAP: BCOMRENT INDEX	n/a	13.86%
TRSWAP: BCOMRAGT INDEX	n/a	7.31%
TRSWAP: BCOMRINT INDEX	n/a	4.95%
TRSWAP: BCOMRPRT INDEX	n/a	4.32%
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation	XOM	3.74%
TRSWAP: BCOMRENT INDEX	n/a	3.71%
TRSWAP: BCOMRAGT INDEX	n/a	3.14%
Nutrien Ltd.	NTR	3.11%
TRSWAP: BCOMRPRT INDEX	n/a	3.08%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 22, 2026	$1.35362	Jul 23, 2026
Dec 11, 2025	$0.11289	Dec 12, 2025
Jul 17, 2025	$0.11615	Jul 18, 2025
Dec 13, 2024	$0.12193	Dec 16, 2024
Jul 18, 2024	$0.09056	Jul 19, 2024
Dec 7, 2023	$0.13836	Dec 8, 2023

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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