About BSPSX
The iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Service Shares is an open-end mutual fund designed to closely track the performance of the S&P 500 Index. Its primary objective is to provide investors with exposure to 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States, reflecting approximately 80% of the domestic equity market’s total capitalization. This fund employs a market capitalization-weighted strategy, ensuring holdings proportionally represent the size and sector distribution of the S&P 500, with leading positions in technology, consumer discretionary, communication services, and financial services sectors. Notable holdings include major corporations such as Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., and NVIDIA Corp., underscoring its emphasis on blue-chip, large-cap stocks.
The fund is structured as a “feeder” fund, investing all of its assets in a master portfolio that replicates the index’s performance. With a low expense ratio, it is designed to be an efficient, straightforward vehicle for institutions and investors seeking broad U.S. equity market exposure, portfolio diversification, or a core holding in long-term investment strategies. Its role in the financial markets is to offer transparent, cost-effective access to the benchmark S&P 500, making it a foundational product for both asset allocation and passive investment approaches.
Fund Family BlackRock
Category Large Blend
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BSPSX
Index S&P 500 TR
BSPSX had a total return of 17.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 13.68%.
