BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Investor A Shares (BPRAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.17% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 220.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
| Dividend Growth | 58.83% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.34 |
| YTD Return | 0.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.97% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.34 |
| 52-Week High | 9.74 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.27 |
| Holdings | 797 |
| 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 2.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.21%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.08377 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.10555 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.05279 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0226 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0011 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0332 | Dec 31, 2025 |