BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond K (BPLBX)

Fund Assets	1.63B
Expense Ratio	0.84%
Min. Investment	$5,000,000
Turnover	220.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.46
Dividend Yield	5.04%
Dividend Growth	32.37%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.18
YTD Return	-1.15%
1-Year Return	-1.53%
5-Year Return	-2.80%
52-Week Low	9.11
52-Week High	9.88
Beta (5Y)	0.10
Holdings	728
Inception Date	Jun 28, 2004

About BPLBX

BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Class K is a mutual fund specializing in the investment of inflation-indexed bonds, primarily Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) issued by the U.S. government, with additional exposure to similar securities from non-U.S. governments. The fund’s core objective is to maximize real return while preserving real capital, making it well-suited for investors seeking a hedge against inflation and diversification within a fixed income portfolio. A minimum of 80% of its assets are allocated to high-quality, inflation-linked bonds of varying maturities, providing broad exposure across interest rate environments and inflation cycles. The fund employs active management to strategically position across the yield curve and select securities, aiming for enhanced risk-adjusted returns. Its investments are characterized by high credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity, and the portfolio may include a limited allocation to high yield and emerging market debt to diversify sources of return. With a long-standing track record and institutional share class, BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Class K is recognized for its disciplined approach to inflation protection within the broader fixed income market.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Inflation-Protected Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: BPLBX
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR

Performance

BPLBX had a total return of -1.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.37%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
VIPIX	Vanguard	Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs I	0.07%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.00431	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0673	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.08737	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.10958	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.05597	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0242	Mar 31, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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