BlackRock Income Fund K (BMSKX)

Fund Assets	1.21B
Expense Ratio	0.61%
Min. Investment	$5,000,000
Turnover	403.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.47
Dividend Yield	5.39%
Dividend Growth	-7.13%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.73
YTD Return	-1.12%
1-Year Return	0.72%
5-Year Return	10.34%
52-Week Low	8.71
52-Week High	9.21
Beta (5Y)	0.33
Holdings	2192
Inception Date	Aug 1, 2016

About BMSKX

BlackRock Income Fund Class K is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating high current income with a secondary objective of long‑term capital appreciation. The strategy allocates at least 80% of assets to fixed‑income securities across multiple sectors and geographies, including the United States and non‑U.S. markets, with flexibility to invest in below‑investment‑grade credit and emerging markets. The portfolio blends securitized assets such as agency mortgage‑backed securities, U.S. Treasuries and T‑bills, corporate credit, bank loans, and derivatives to manage interest‑rate and credit exposures. Notable positions often include agency mortgage pools and currency hedges alongside selective use of exchange‑traded vehicles for liquidity and tactical exposure. As a multisector bond fund, it seeks diversified sources of income and total return through active sector rotation, security selection, and risk management. The fund distributes income monthly and maintains an institutional share class structure with a large minimum investment and a competitive expense profile within its category.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Multisector Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: BMSKX
• Index: Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan TR USD

Performance

BMSKX had a total return of 0.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.43%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03643	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03703	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0385	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03768	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03907	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03689	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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