BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio Institutional Shares (BFMSX)
| Fund Assets | 4.02B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Turnover | 182.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.59% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.33% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.20 |
| YTD Return | 0.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.47% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.66 |
| 52-Week High | 9.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1773 |
| Inception Date | Jul 17, 1992 |
About BFMSX
BlackRock Low Duration Bond Fund Institutional Shares is an actively managed open‑end mutual fund focused on short‑maturity, investment‑grade fixed income. Its primary objective is to provide income and capital preservation by concentrating on bonds with an average portfolio duration between 0 and 3 years, a range designed to moderate interest‑rate sensitivity relative to core bond strategies. The portfolio typically allocates at least 65% to investment‑grade securities from U.S. issuers, spanning sectors such as U.S. Treasuries, agencies, high‑quality corporates, and securitized assets, with liquidity tools and derivatives used for risk management where appropriate. Positioned within the short‑term bond category, it seeks to balance credit quality with limited duration to help dampen volatility from rate moves while pursuing incremental yield over cash alternatives. The fund’s structure and process emphasize diversified exposure across high‑quality segments and disciplined duration control, aiming to deliver consistent risk‑adjusted returns over market cycles. Its institutional share class features an expense profile typical for large, professionally managed short‑duration strategies and targets investors seeking a conservative fixed‑income anchor within a broader portfolio allocation.
Performance
BFMSX had a total return of 6.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.29%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0352 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.036 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0354 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0361 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03517 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03645 | Aug 29, 2025 |