BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio Investor C Shares (BLDCX)

Fund Assets	3.78B
Expense Ratio	1.441%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	182.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	3.71%
Dividend Growth	2.38%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.94
YTD Return	-0.16%
1-Year Return	0.88%
5-Year Return	6.36%
52-Week Low	8.93
52-Week High	9.20
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	2146
Inception Date	Feb 24, 1997

About BLDCX

BlackRock Low Duration Bond Fund Investor C Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short-term, investment-grade fixed income. The fund seeks to maximize total return consistent with income generation and prudent risk management by maintaining an average portfolio duration between 0 and 3 years, aiming to limit interest rate sensitivity relative to core bond strategies. It invests primarily in high-quality U.S. dollar bonds across sectors, with notable allocations to U.S. Treasuries and large financial issuers, while having the flexibility to allocate a minority stake to below-investment-grade securities. The portfolio’s low duration profile and diversified issuer mix position it as a tool for investors seeking capital preservation and steady income within the short-term bond category. Key characteristics typically include a medium credit quality posture and limited interest rate risk, with monthly income distributions. The share class carries a higher ongoing expense relative to category peers, reflecting a level-load structure and distribution fees specific to this class. Established in 1997 under BlackRock’s fixed income platform, it serves as a core short-duration allocation within multi-asset and liquidity-aware portfolios.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: BLDCX
• Index: ICE BofA 1-3 Year Gov/Corporate TR

Performance

BLDCX had a total return of 0.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.45%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02831	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02831	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0282	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0272	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.028	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02705	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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