BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio Investor A Shares (BLDAX)
| Fund Assets | 3.99B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 182.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.40% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.09 |
| YTD Return | 0.83% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.06 |
| 52-Week High | 9.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.09 |
| Holdings | 2065 |
| 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 3.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.20%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03279 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0338 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03269 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0335 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0305 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0333 | Jan 30, 2026 |