BlackRock Low Duration Bond Inv A (BLDAX)
| Fund Assets | 4.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 134.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.64% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.17 |
| YTD Return | 1.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.03 |
| 52-Week High | 9.18 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1774 |
| Inception Date | Jan 12, 1996 |
About BLDAX
BlackRock Low Duration Bond Fund Investor A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short‑term, high‑quality fixed income. Its primary objective is to seek income with stability by maintaining an average portfolio duration typically between zero and three years, which helps moderate sensitivity to interest rate changes. The strategy invests predominantly in investment‑grade securities across U.S. Treasuries, agencies, corporates, securitized assets, and cash equivalents, with the flexibility to allocate a smaller portion to other bond sectors consistent with its mandate. Portfolio characteristics such as an effective duration around two years and a diversified maturity profile underscore its emphasis on limited interest rate risk while pursuing steady income generation. The fund is positioned within the short‑term bond category and leverages BlackRock’s fixed income research and risk management platform, reflected in holdings that often include U.S. Treasury notes and liquidity instruments. By targeting lower duration and broad sector exposure, BlackRock Low Duration Bond Fund Investor A serves as a core short‑term bond allocation for investors seeking income, liquidity, and capital preservation considerations within a conservative fixed income sleeve.
Performance
BLDAX had a total return of 3.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.13%.
Top 10 Holdings
16.08% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNR.2025-44 FB | 2.80% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNR.2025-40 GF | 2.10% |
| GBP/USD Purchased | n/a | 1.84% |
| FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP MULTICLASS MTG PARTN CTFS GTD | FHR.5548 FA | 1.80% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.375 07.31.26 | 1.52% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.1.125 10.31.26 | 1.46% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNR.2025-41 FD | 1.39% |
| FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP MULTICLASS MTG PARTN CTFS GTD | FHR.5547 FH | 1.32% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.6 7.11 | 0.93% |
| Ice: (Cdx.Na.Hy.44.V1) | n/a | 0.92% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0346 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0334 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0335 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.0328 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0329 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0295 | Feb 28, 2025 |