Investment Strategy
This investment strategy seeks total return derived primarily from capital appreciation, and secondarily, coupon interest. It generally invests in investment grade fixed income securities of US and foreign governments. It gains currency exposure through investment in non-US dollar denominated government securities. Government securities include securities issued or guaranteed by a government or a government agency or instrumentality. It also may invest in securities issued by certain international organizations designated or supported by governments or government agencies to promote economic reconstruction or development (including but not limited to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) and the Inter-American Development Bank). It also may invest in mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, which may pay fees and expenses to BlackRock that are in addition to the fees payable to BlackRock for managing the account. Selection of this strategy indicates a willingness to assume the additional risks involved with global investing, particularly currency fluctuations and changes in global interest rates. More detailed information on this strategy is available upon request.
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Investment Process*
- BlackRock's Fixed Income Investment approach blends top-down and bottom-up investment ideas
- Investment Teams are responsible for research, analysis, security selection, and execution
- Rick Rieder as Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income, Fundamental Portfolios, leads the investment strategy meetings
- Portfolio Teams are each independently accountable for asset allocation and portfolio construction
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Stock and bond values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending upon market conditions. Asset allocation and diversification may not protect against market risk, loss of principal or volatility of returns.
This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed may change as subsequent conditions vary.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Asset allocation and diversification may not protect against market risk, loss of principal or volatility of returns. Actual investment outcomes may vary. Two significant risks related to fixed income investing are interest rate risk and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in the market value of bonds. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the bond will not be able to make principal and interest payments. There may be less information available on the financial condition of issuers of municipal securities than for public corporations. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds. A portion of the income may be taxable. Some investors may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable. Municipal securities may not be suitable for all investors. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are suitable for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest long-term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. No representation is being made that any account, product, or strategy will or is likely to achieve profits. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, accounting, legal or tax advice. You should consult your tax or legal advisor regarding such matters. This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy.
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