BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Instl (LEKIX)

Fund Assets	24.48M
Expense Ratio	0.244%
Min. Investment	$2,000,000
Turnover	55.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.23
Dividend Yield	2.14%
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.90
YTD Return	8.66%
1-Year Return	11.50%
5-Year Return	38.18%
52-Week Low	10.90
52-Week High	16.39
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	12
Inception Date	Aug 18, 2020

About LEKIX

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund Institutional Shares is a target date mutual fund designed to help investors prepare for retirement around the year 2040. This fund adopts a diversified, multi-asset approach by investing primarily in global equity and fixed income index funds that are chosen for their adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. A distinctive feature is its investment glide path: as the target date approaches, the fund gradually shifts its allocation from equities toward more conservative fixed income instruments to help manage risk as investors near retirement. The fund aims to deliver returns comparable to conventional global indexes while maximizing exposure to companies and bonds with higher ESG ratings. Its holdings span U.S. and international stocks, bonds, and inflation-protected securities, with an ongoing focus on sustainability and responsible investing. The BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund plays a significant role for institutional investors and retirement plan participants seeking a single, professionally managed solution that aligns retirement planning with ESG principles in the broader financial market.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Target-Date 2040
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: LEKIX
• Index: Index is not available on Lipper Database

Performance

LEKIX had a total return of 11.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.60%.

Top 10 Holdings

99.80% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF	ESGU	38.54%
iShares ESG Aware US Aggregate Bond ETF	EAGG	21.32%
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF	ESGD	14.06%
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF	ESGE	7.84%
iShares TIPS Bond ETF	TIP	4.96%
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF	ESML	4.26%
iShares Developed Real Estate Idx K	BKRDX	3.17%
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF	SCZ	2.44%
iShares MSCI Canada ETF	EWC	2.05%
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF	EEMS	1.16%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$4.99164	Oct 1, 2026
Dec 29, 2025	$0.2813	Dec 30, 2025
Dec 24, 2024	$0.62179	Dec 26, 2024
Dec 22, 2023	$0.10688	Dec 26, 2023
Sep 29, 2023	$0.03408	Oct 2, 2023
Jun 30, 2023	$0.09395	Jul 3, 2023

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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