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There are some challenges in life you may be prepared to take on, and there are others where you'd rather trust a professional.
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The same holds true when investing for retirement.
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Some people enjoy the challenge of managing their own investments, while others prefer to let professionals pilot their investment strategies.
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If that's you, there's a professionally managed investment option which follows A sophisticated flight plan that adjusts for your time to retirement.
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The Life Path target state funds seek to provide a diversified investment that balances between growing your investment and managing risks to help you advance towards your retirement goals.
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Similar to how a plane's glide path adjusts as it approaches its destination, the investment allocation changes as you approach retirement.
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When you're young and far from retirement, the investment mix is more aggressive to help your investments grow.
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As you approach retirement, the fund automatically shifts to a more conservative investment allocation with the goal of preserving your savings.
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When you arrive at your desired retirement date, the fund shifts to an investment mix designed to help you retain spending power through retirement.
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So, if you like the idea of gliding into retirement with the help of professionals managing your investments, Life Path Targets Date funds are available to help you on your journey.
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Visit blackrock.com to learn more today.
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The Life Path funds may be offered as mutual funds.
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You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of each fund carefully before investing.
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The prospectuses and, if available, the Summary prospectuses contain this and other information about the funds and are available along with information on other BlackRock funds by calling 800-882-0052 or by visiting www.blackrock.com.
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The prospectuses and, if available, the Summary prospectuses should be read carefully before investing.