BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Investor A Shares (BPRAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.79B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.34% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 227.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
| Dividend Growth | 22.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.05 |
| YTD Return | 1.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.34% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.43 |
| 52-Week High | 10.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.29 |
| Holdings | 583 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2004 |
About BPRAX
BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Investor A Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a hedge against inflation by seeking to maximize real return while preserving real capital. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in inflation-indexed bonds issued by U.S. and non-U.S. governments and their agencies, spanning a range of maturities. A core component of its strategy is allocating significant holdings to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which are government-issued instruments structured to adjust with changes in inflation, making them valuable for maintaining purchasing power over the long term. Up to 20% of the portfolio may be allocated to non-investment grade bonds or emerging market debt, adding diversification and yield potential. With over 400 holdings, the fund employs active management to balance maturity weights and optimize yield-curve positioning. By maintaining a focus on inflation protection, the fund acts as a potential portfolio diversifier, generally showing low correlation with other fixed-income asset classes. BlackRock’s expertise in active fixed income management underpins the fund’s approach, aiming to manage risk while navigating varying interest-rate and inflation environments.
Performance
BPRAX had a total return of 6.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.17%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0011 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0332 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.01747 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0359 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0369 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02025 | Sep 30, 2025 |