BlackRock Low Duration Bond R (BLDPX)

Fund Assets	3.78B
Expense Ratio	0.876%
Min. Investment	$100
Turnover	182.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	4.23%
Dividend Growth	2.19%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.94
YTD Return	0.22%
1-Year Return	1.39%
5-Year Return	8.84%
52-Week Low	8.93
52-Week High	9.20
Beta (5Y)	0.10
Holdings	2146
Inception Date	Jul 18, 2011

About BLDPX

BlackRock Low Duration Bond Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short‑maturity, investment‑grade fixed income. The fund seeks to provide income with relatively low interest‑rate sensitivity by maintaining an average portfolio duration typically between zero and three years, drawing on BlackRock’s multi‑sector bond research and risk management capabilities. It invests primarily in high‑quality U.S. bonds, allocating across government, corporate, and securitized sectors to balance credit quality with diversification. Portfolio characteristics such as an effective duration near two years underscore its emphasis on dampening volatility from rate moves while pursuing consistent income. The strategy is positioned within the short‑term bond category, appealing to investors who prioritize capital stability and liquidity over higher long‑term yield potential, and it is benchmarked against short‑dated U.S. government indices for context on risk and return. Class R shares are designed for certain retirement plans and other eligible investors, reflecting share‑class pricing tailored to plan platforms. The fund’s role in the market is to serve as a core short‑duration holding that can complement cash equivalents while offering enhanced yield relative to ultra‑short and money market exposures.

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

Performance

BLDPX had a total return of 1.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.55%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03201	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03216	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0321	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0309	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0319	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0308	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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