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MDLMX

Short-Term Municipal Fund

Fixed Income

MDLMX

Short-Term Municipal Fund

Overview

About this Fund

  • High Quality Holding
  • Veteran Managers with Robust Resources
  • History of Stability

Investment Approach

Invests primarily in investment grade municipal bonds or notes, including variable rate demand obligations that have a maturity of less than four years, as it seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes.
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Performance

Performance

  • Returns

  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept. Performance data for certain classes of shares of certain funds are based on pre-class inception information dating back to an older class of fund shares. This information may be considered when assessing a fund's performance, but it does not represent actual performance of these classes of shares. The inception date noted under Key Fund Facts is the date the class of shares was incepted. See fund prospectus or fact sheet for details.
Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. 1.34 0.68 0.47 0.90 3.71
Benchmark (%) Index: S&P Municipal Bond Index.<br /><br /> Index returns are for illustrative purposes only. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 1.36 2.34 3.88 5.11 -
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) Muni National Short 1.68 0.88 1.00 1.65 -
Morningstar Ranking Rankings are based on total return excluding sales charges, independently calculated and not combined to create an overall ranking. 69/199 132/177 142/162 99/108 -
Morningstar Quartile Rankings based on total return excluding sales charges, independently calculated and not combined to create an overall ranking. 2 4 4 4 -
Lipper Category Avg. (%) Short Muni Debt Funds 1.23 0.84 0.84 1.46 -
Lipper Ranking Rankings are based on total return excluding sales charges. 56/130 82/112 81/98 54/62 -
Lipper Quartile Rankings are based on total return excluding sales charges. 2 3 4 4 -
  YTD 1m 3m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept. Performance data for certain classes of shares of certain funds are based on pre-class inception information dating back to an older class of fund shares. This information may be considered when assessing a fund's performance, but it does not represent actual performance of these classes of shares. The inception date noted under Key Fund Facts is the date the class of shares was incepted. See fund prospectus or fact sheet for details.
Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. 1.34 0.30 0.62 1.34 2.04 2.36 9.35 316.67
Benchmark (%) Index: S&P Municipal Bond Index.<br /><br /> Index returns are for illustrative purposes only. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 1.36 1.14 1.52 1.36 7.19 20.99 64.54 -
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) Muni National Short 0.44 0.44 1.28 1.68 2.72 5.16 19.83 -
Lipper Category Avg. (%) Short Muni Debt Funds 1.23 0.36 0.63 1.23 2.54 4.29 15.81 -
  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. 0.12 0.19 -0.17 0.87 1.34
Benchmark (%) Index: S&P Municipal Bond Index<br /><br /> Index returns are for illustrative purposes only. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 9.25 3.32 0.77 4.95 1.36
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) Muni National Short 1.44 0.70 -0.15 1.69 1.18
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The performance information for periods prior to the inception date of the share class is based on the Fund’s Institutional Shares, adjusted to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to such share class. See the fund prospectus for more details.

Growth of Hypothetical $10,000 The growth of hypothetical $10,000 chart reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund expenses, including management fees and other expenses were deducted.

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Cum. Fund Perf. Since Inception: 318.32

Source: Lipper. Data reflects different methodology from the BlackRock calculated returns in the Returns tab. The $10,000 Hypothetical Over Time chart reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the investor class of shares noted and does not assume the max sales charge. Had sales charge been included, returns would have been lower. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund expenses, including 12b-1 fees, management fees and other expenses were deducted. Performance for other share classes will vary.

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Ex-Date Payable Date Record Date Total Distribution Current year distributions are not classified as “Income,” “Short-Term Capital Gains,” “Long-Term Capital Gains,” or “Return of Capital” until approximately 60 days following calendar year-end. Income ST Cap Gains LT Cap Gains Return of Capital

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Year Total Distribution Current year distributions are not classified as “Income,” “Short-Term Capital Gains,” “Long-Term Capital Gains,” or “Return of Capital” until calendar year-end. Income ST Cap Gains LT Cap Gains

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21 of 25 U.S. bond funds, accounting for 99% of our assets, outperformed within their Morningstar peer groups. Based on Inst. shares.*
22 of 25 U.S. bond funds, accounting for 88% of our bond funds, are in the least expensive quartile. Based on Inst. shares.†
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Key Facts

Key Facts

Size of Class (Millions) as of Feb 15, 2019 $16.1 M
Size of Fund (Millions) as of Feb 15, 2019 $503.1 M
Share Class launch date Oct 21, 1994
Asset Class Fixed Income
Morningstar Category Muni National Short
Lipper Classification Short Muni Debt Funds
Benchmark Index S&P Municipal Bond Index
CUSIP 09253C850
Distribution Frequency How often a distribution is paid by the fund. The most common distribution frequencies are annually, biannually and quarterly. Monthly
Number of Holdings as of Jan 31, 2019 171
Max Offer Price as of Feb 15, 2019 $10.22
Open to New Investors No
Turnover Percent as of Jan 31, 2019 153%

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Alpha (3y) Compared to S&P Muni Bond, LIMITED: < 4 Years (Risk Basis: Muni).<br/><br/>Alpha is calculated at the portfolio level.<br/><br/>A measure of performance on a risk-adjusted basis. Alpha takes the volatility (price risk) of a mutual fund and compares its risk-adjusted performance to a benchmark index. The excess return of the fund relative to the return of the benchmark index is a fund&#39;s alpha. as of Jan 31, 2019 0.02
R-Squared (3y) as of Jan 31, 2019 51.24
Beta (3y) as of Jan 31, 2019 0.20
30 Day SEC Yield A standard calculation of yield introduced by the SEC in order to provide fairer comparison among funds. This yield reflects the interest earned after deducting the fund&#39;s expenses during the most recent 30-day period by the average investor in the fund. Negative 30-Day SEC Yield results when accrued expenses of the past 30 days exceed the income collected during the past 30 days. as of Jan 31, 2019 1.45%
Unsubsidized 30-Day SEC Yield Represents what a fund&#39;s 30-Day SEC Yield would have been had no fee waiver or expense reimbursement been in place over the period. as of Jan 31, 2019 1.40%
Yield to Maturity Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the discount rate that equates the present value of a bond&#39;s cash flows with its market price (including accrued interest). The Fund Average YTM is the weighted average of the fund&#39;s individual bond holding YTMs based upon Net Asset Value (&#39;NAV&#39;). The measure does not include fees and expenses. For callable bonds, YTM is the yield-to-worst. as of Jan 31, 2019 1.94%
Yield to Worst The average rate of return of the portfolio at current market prices, adjusting for optionality. as of Jan 31, 2019 1.94%
Average Coupon as of Jan 31, 2019 3.64%
Effective Duration Effective Duration measures the sensitivity of the price of a bond with or without embedded options to changes in interest rates, taking into account the likelihood of the bond being called, put and/or sunk prior to its final maturity date while incorporating after-tax impacts on the bond. The options-based duration model used by BlackRock employs certain assumptions and may differ from other fund complexes. Effective Duration is measured at the individual bond level, aggregated to the portfolio level, and adjusted for leverage, hedging transactions and non-bond holdings, including derivatives.&lt;br /&gt;As the method for calculating duration in municipal bond funds changed as of Sept. 26, please see the &#39;Literature&#39; section for more information on that measure. as of Jan 31, 2019 1.15 yrs
Weighted Average Life Weighted Average Life to Maturity is shown. Weighted Average Life is the average number of years for which each dollar of unpaid principal on a loan or mortgage remains outstanding. as of Jan 31, 2019 1.22 yrs
Best 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years 3 months ending Jan 31, 2019 1.01%
Worst 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years 3 months ending Nov 30, 2016 -1.07%

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This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. For standardized performance, please see the Performance section above.

Holdings

Holdings

as of Dec 31, 2018
Name Weight (%)
CONNECTICUT ST 5 04/15/2021 2.21
NEW JERSEY ST TRANSN TR FD AUT 5 06/15/2020 2.21
CENTRAL PLAINS ENERGY PROJ NEB 5 08/01/2039 1.64
CONNECTICUT ST 5 04/15/2020 1.63
GRANT CNTY WASH PUB UTIL DIST 2 01/01/2044 1.60
Name Weight (%)
NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEV AUTH R 5 06/15/2021 1.48
NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEV AUTH R 5 03/01/2022 1.12
NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEV AUTH R 5 06/15/2020 1.06
PENNSYLVANIA ST 5 07/01/2020 0.98
PENNSYLVANIA ST 5 06/01/2022 0.97

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of Dec 31, 2018

% Notional Value % of Notional Exposures is a breakdown designed to represent a fund’s ownership of both traditional fixed income securities and derivatives including, but not limited to, futures, options and swap contracts. For traditional fixed income securities, there is no difference between the market value and the notional exposure. For derivatives, the notional exposure represents the exposure to the underlying assets plus the value of the financing (or lending) associated with the implementation of these derivatives. The sum of all exposures (both market value and notional exposure) is equal to the fund’s net asset value (open-end) or net managed assets (closed-end). Net Derivatives represents the approximate net notional value of the longs less the short derivatives held in the fund.

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Dec 31, 2018

% Notional Value % of Notional Exposures is a breakdown designed to represent a fund’s ownership of both traditional fixed income securities and derivatives including, but not limited to, futures, options and swap contracts. For traditional fixed income securities, there is no difference between the market value and the notional exposure. For derivatives, the notional exposure represents the exposure to the underlying assets plus the value of the financing (or lending) associated with the implementation of these derivatives. The sum of all exposures (both market value and notional exposure) is equal to the fund’s net asset value (open-end) or net managed assets (closed-end). Net Derivatives represents the approximate net notional value of the longs less the short derivatives held in the fund.

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Feb 13, 2019

% Notional Value % of Notional Exposures is a breakdown designed to represent a fund’s ownership of both traditional fixed income securities and derivatives including, but not limited to, futures, options and swap contracts. For traditional fixed income securities, there is no difference between the market value and the notional exposure. For derivatives, the notional exposure represents the exposure to the underlying assets plus the value of the financing (or lending) associated with the implementation of these derivatives. The sum of all exposures (both market value and notional exposure) is equal to the fund’s net asset value (open-end) or net managed assets (closed-end). Net Derivatives represents the approximate net notional value of the longs less the short derivatives held in the fund.

Type Fund
as of Dec 31, 2018

% Notional Value % of Notional Exposures is a breakdown designed to represent a fund’s ownership of both traditional fixed income securities and derivatives including, but not limited to, futures, options and swap contracts. For traditional fixed income securities, there is no difference between the market value and the notional exposure. For derivatives, the notional exposure represents the exposure to the underlying assets plus the value of the financing (or lending) associated with the implementation of these derivatives. The sum of all exposures (both market value and notional exposure) is equal to the fund’s net asset value (open-end) or net managed assets (closed-end). Net Derivatives represents the approximate net notional value of the longs less the short derivatives held in the fund.

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Dec 31, 2018

% Notional Value % of Notional Exposures is a breakdown designed to represent a fund’s ownership of both traditional fixed income securities and derivatives including, but not limited to, futures, options and swap contracts. For traditional fixed income securities, there is no difference between the market value and the notional exposure. For derivatives, the notional exposure represents the exposure to the underlying assets plus the value of the financing (or lending) associated with the implementation of these derivatives. The sum of all exposures (both market value and notional exposure) is equal to the fund’s net asset value (open-end) or net managed assets (closed-end). Net Derivatives represents the approximate net notional value of the longs less the short derivatives held in the fund.

Type Fund Benchmark Net
Allocations subject to change.
as of Feb 13, 2019

% Notional Value % of Notional Exposures is a breakdown designed to represent a fund’s ownership of both traditional fixed income securities and derivatives including, but not limited to, futures, options and swap contracts. For traditional fixed income securities, there is no difference between the market value and the notional exposure. For derivatives, the notional exposure represents the exposure to the underlying assets plus the value of the financing (or lending) associated with the implementation of these derivatives. The sum of all exposures (both market value and notional exposure) is equal to the fund’s net asset value (open-end) or net managed assets (closed-end). Net Derivatives represents the approximate net notional value of the longs less the short derivatives held in the fund.

Type Fund
as of Feb 13, 2019

% Notional Value % of Notional Exposures is a breakdown designed to represent a fund’s ownership of both traditional fixed income securities and derivatives including, but not limited to, futures, options and swap contracts. For traditional fixed income securities, there is no difference between the market value and the notional exposure. For derivatives, the notional exposure represents the exposure to the underlying assets plus the value of the financing (or lending) associated with the implementation of these derivatives. The sum of all exposures (both market value and notional exposure) is equal to the fund’s net asset value (open-end) or net managed assets (closed-end). Net Derivatives represents the approximate net notional value of the longs less the short derivatives held in the fund.

Type Fund
The fund itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency. Credit quality ratings on underlying securities of the fund are received from S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and converted to the equivalent S&P major rating category. This breakdown is provided by BlackRock and takes the median rating of the three agencies when all three agencies rate a security the lower of the two ratings if only two agencies rate a security and one rating if that is all that is provided. Unrated securities do not necessarily indicate low quality. Below investment-grade is represented by a rating of BB and below. Ratings and portfolio credit quality may change over time.

Notional value represents a fund’s use of derivatives, including but not limited to futures, options, and swaps. This value captures the fund exposures as if the derivative was replaced with the underlying asset and the corresponding financing or lending, such that all exposures sum to the net asset value. For non-derivatives, the market value and the notional value are identical.

Allocations are subject to change.

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Marie Sheehan
Marie Sheehan
William A. Henderson Jr.
William A. Henderson Jr.
Managing Director

 

 

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William Henderson, Managing Director, is a member of Americas Fixed Income within Alpha Strategies. He is a Portfolio Manager on the Municipal Liquidity Portfolio Team and a senior member of BlackRock's Cash Management Group. He is a member of the Global Cash Investment Oversight Committee, the Cash Management Credit Committee and also a member of BlackRock's Municipal Bond Operating Committee, which oversees all municipal portfolio management, research and trading activities. Mr. Henderson serves as the primary Portfolio Manager for tax-exempt 2a-7 money market funds.

Prior to joining BlackRock in 1993, Mr. Henderson was a Vice President and Portfolio Manager in the Investment Advisory Division of Tycor Asset Management. He previously managed institutional investment portfolios and money market accounts for Independence Capital Management, Inc., a Penn Mutual life insurance company.

Mr. Henderson earned a BS degree in finance in 1987 and a MBA degree in finance in 1993, both from Pennsylvania State University.

Kevin Schiatta, CFA
Kevin Schiatta, CFA
Portfolio Manager
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Literature

Literature

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