BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond K (BPLBX)
| Fund Assets | 1.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 220.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 52.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 9.48 |
| YTD Return | 0.87% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.48 |
| 52-Week High | 9.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.10 |
| Holdings | 797 |
| 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.
Performance
BPLBX had a total return of 3.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.51%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0012 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0361 | Dec 31, 2025 |