BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Institutional Shares (BPRIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Turnover | 220.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.80% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 9.86 |
| YTD Return | 0.75% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.15% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.31% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.69 |
| 52-Week High | 10.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 644 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2004 |
About BPRIX
BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund specializing in inflation-protected fixed income securities. Its primary purpose is to provide investors with capital appreciation and income that adjusts in response to inflation, aiming to preserve purchasing power over time. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in inflation-indexed bonds, with an emphasis on issues from both the U.S. Treasury—such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)—and other sovereign governments or their agencies. This portfolio construction exposes the fund predominantly to government debt, and its holdings are actively managed to balance credit quality and interest rate sensitivity, generally scoring high in both areas. The fund is widely utilized by institutional investors seeking diversified exposure to the inflation-protected bond sector. It is recognized for its significant asset base, consistent with broader investor interest in mitigating inflation risk within fixed income allocations. With a long-term performance record and regular benchmarking against relevant indexes, the fund plays a key role in portfolio strategies seeking to align fixed income returns with changes in consumer prices.
Performance
BPRIX had a total return of 4.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.52%.
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 Securities Fund Institutional Shares | 0.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0244 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0012 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0363 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.01747 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.039 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0401 | Oct 31, 2025 |