BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Investor C Shares (BPRCX)

Fund Assets	1.69B
Expense Ratio	1.92%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	220.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.42
Dividend Yield	4.73%
Dividend Growth	89.60%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.83
YTD Return	0.50%
1-Year Return	1.02%
5-Year Return	-4.02%
52-Week Low	8.76
52-Week High	9.27
Beta (5Y)	0.10
Holdings	785
Inception Date	Jun 28, 2004

About BPRCX

BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Investor C Shares is a mutual fund focused on preserving capital and delivering income by investing primarily in inflation-indexed debt securities, such as U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and comparable international instruments. Managed by a dedicated inflation team within BlackRock’s robust global fixed-income platform, the fund targets investors seeking a layer of protection against inflation’s impact on purchasing power. By allocating at least 80% of its assets to inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by both U.S. and non-U.S. governments and their agencies, the fund seeks to deliver relatively stable, inflation-adjusted returns over the long term. With only a minimal allocation to domestic stocks and a modest proportion in foreign issues, the fund prioritizes government and agency fixed-income securities to anchor its risk profile. It plays a significant role in diversified portfolios, especially for those aiming to hedge against rising prices while maintaining exposure to high-quality sovereign debt.

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

Performance

BPRCX had a total return of 1.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.49%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWRSX	Schwab	Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index Fund	0.05%
VIPSX	Vanguard	Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares	0.20%
FIPDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund	0.05%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0552	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.07406	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.09449	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04454	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0185	Mar 31, 2026
Jan 30, 2026	$0.0008	Jan 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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