Fixed Income

BFMSX

Low Duration Bond Fund

Overview

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Performance

Performance

  1y 3y 5y 10y
8.63 1.73 1.93 1.95
Benchmark (%) 7.19 1.50 1.71 1.66
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) 8.71 1.69 2.07 1.98
Morningstar Ranking 219/554 202/522 250/486 156/366
Morningstar Quartile 2 2 3 2
Lipper Category Avg. (%) 8.20 1.91 2.13 1.96
Lipper Ranking 107/369 187/346 198/322 115/245
Lipper Quartile 2 3 3 2
  YTD 1m 3m 1y 3y 5y 10y
5.17 0.92 3.17 8.63 5.27 10.02 21.28
Benchmark (%) 4.43 0.83 2.94 7.19 4.58 8.86 17.85
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) 5.18 0.90 3.17 8.71 5.16 10.78 21.72
Lipper Category Avg. (%) 5.05 0.83 2.90 8.20 5.87 11.17 21.56
  2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 4.73 3.46 -0.26 -4.72 5.77
Benchmark (%) 4.07 3.34 -0.42 -3.76 4.63
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) 4.72 3.81 0.05 -5.22 5.73

Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.

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 Fund’s returns prior to September 17, 2018 are the returns of a predecessor fund that reorganized into the Fund on September 17, 2018. The predecessor fund had the same investment objectives, strategies and policies, portfolio management team and contractual arrangements, including the same contractual fees and expenses, as the Fund as of the date of the reorganization. As a result, the performance of the Fund would have been substantially similar to that of the predecessor fund.

 

On 3/1/2021 the Fund began to track the 4pm pricing variant of the ICE BofA US Corp & Govt Index, 1-3 Yrs. Historical index data prior to 3/1/2021 is for the 3pm pricing variant of the ICE BofA US Corp & Govt Index, 1-3 Yrs. Index data on and after 3/1/2021 is for the 4pm pricing variant of the ICE BofA US Corp & Govt Index, 1-3 Yrs.
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Key Facts

Key Facts

Size of Fund (Millions)
as of Dec 10, 2024
$3,711.9 M
Share Class launch date
Jul 17, 1992
Benchmark Index
ICE BofA US Corp & Govt Index, 1-3 Yrs (B1A0) (USD)
Morningstar Category
Short-Term Bond
CUSIP
09260B465
Open to New Investors
Yes
Size of Class (Millions)
as of Dec 10, 2024
$2,505.1 M
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Distribution Frequency
None
Lipper Classification
Sht Inv Grade Debt Funds
Max Offer Price
as of Dec 10, 2024
$9.08
Turnover Percent in the Annual Report
as of Sep 30, 2024
134%

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of Nov 29, 2024
1,437
Alpha (3y)
as of Nov 30, 2024
0.00
R-Squared (3y)
as of Nov 30, 2024
93.47
Beta (3y)
as of Nov 30, 2024
1.18
Unsubsidized 30-Day SEC Yield
as of Oct 31, 2024
4.24%
Effective Duration
as of Nov 29, 2024
1.88 yrs
Best 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years
3 months ending Jan 31, 2024
3.62%
30 Day SEC Yield
as of Oct 31, 2024
4.28%
Yield to Maturity
as of Nov 29, 2024
5.02%
Fund Standard Deviation (3y)
as of Nov 30, 2024
2.99
Average Coupon
as of Nov 29, 2024
4.57%
Yield to Worst
as of Nov 29, 2024
4.96%
Weighted Average Life
as of Nov 29, 2024
2.93 yrs
Worst 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years
3 months ending Mar 31, 2022
-3.09%

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

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics

To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% (or 50% for bond funds and money market funds) of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities with ESG coverage by MSCI ESG Research (certain cash positions and other asset types deemed not relevant for ESG analysis by MSCI are removed prior to calculating a fund’s gross weight; the absolute values of short positions are included but treated as uncovered), the fund’s holdings date must be less than one year old, and the fund must have at least ten securities. MSCI Ratings are currently unavailable for this fund.

Business Involvement

Business Involvement

Business Involvement metrics can help investors gain a more comprehensive view of specific activities in which a fund may be exposed through its investments.


Business Involvement metrics are not indicative of a fund’s investment objective, and, unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, do not change a fund’s investment objective or constrain the fund’s investable universe. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's prospectus.


Review the MSCI methodology behind the Business Involvement metrics, using links below.

MSCI - Controversial Weapons
as of Nov 29, 2024
0.80%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons
as of Nov 29, 2024
0.33%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms
as of Nov 29, 2024
0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco
as of Nov 29, 2024
1.11%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators
as of Nov 29, 2024
0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal
as of Nov 29, 2024
0.37%
MSCI - Oil Sands
as of Nov 29, 2024
0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage
as of Nov 29, 2024
33.21%
Percentage of Fund not covered
as of Nov 29, 2024
66.79%
BlackRock business involvement exposures as shown above for Thermal Coal and Oil Sands are calculated and reported for companies that generate more than 5% of revenue from thermal coal or oil sands as defined by MSCI ESG Research. For the exposure to companies that generate any revenue from thermal coal or oil sands (at a 0% revenue threshold), as defined by MSCI ESG Research, it is as follows: Thermal Coal 0.49% and for Oil Sands 0.00%.

Business Involvement metrics are calculated by BlackRock using data from MSCI ESG Research which provides a profile of each company’s specific business involvement. BlackRock leverages this data to provide a summed up view across holdings and translates it to a fund's market value exposure to the listed Business Involvement areas above.


Business Involvement metrics are designed only to identify companies where MSCI has conducted research and identified as having involvement in the covered activity. As a result, it is possible there is additional involvement in these covered activities where MSCI does not have coverage. This information should not be used to produce comprehensive lists of companies without involvement. Business Involvement metrics are only displayed if at least 1% of the fund’s gross weight includes securities covered by MSCI ESG Research.

ESG Integration

ESG Integration

BlackRock considers many investment risks in our processes. In order to seek the best risk-adjusted returns for our clients, we manage material risks and opportunities that could impact portfolios, including financially material Environmental, Social and/or Governance (ESG) data or information, where available. See our Firm Wide ESG Integration Statement for more information on this approach and fund documentation for how these material risks are considered within this product, where applicable.

Fees

Fees

as of current prospectus
Gross Expense Ratio 0.43%
Net Expense Ratio 0.40%

Net Expense Ratio excluding Investment Related Expenses is 0.40%

  • Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.00%
  • Interest expense 0.00%

Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - BRONZE
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Bronze medal. (Effective Oct 31, 2024)
Analyst-Driven % as of Oct 31, 2024
10.00
Data Coverage % as of Oct 31, 2024
97.00

Lipper Leader

 
 
Overall Lipper Leaders ratings based on an equal-weighted average of percentile ranks for each measure over 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods (if applicable) and do not take into account the effects of sales charges for these categories (Consistent Return, Preservation, Total Return, Expense, and Tax Efficiency) as of Nov 30, 2024 out of 340, 6,082, 344, 207 and 344 Funds, respectively in Lipper's Sht Inv Grade Debt Funds classification.

Holdings

Holdings

as of Nov 29, 2024
Name Weight (%)
UNITED STATES TREASURY 24.07
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 2.89
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 2.21
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC/THE 2.13
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 1.99
Name Weight (%)
MORGAN STANLEY 1.38
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS FUNDING CORP 1.32
CITIGROUP INC 1.31
HCA INC 1.31
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY 1.27
Name Market Value Weight (%) Shares Maturity Coupon (%)
Holdings are subject to change. Fund holdings and allocations shown are unaudited, and may not be representative of current or future investments. The Fund is actively managed and its details, holdings and characteristics will vary. Holdings shown should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The user relies on this data at its own risk and neither BlackRock nor any other party makes any representations or express or implied warranties (which are expressly disclaimed) nor shall they incur any liability for any errors or omissions in the data.

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of Nov 29, 2024

% Notional Exposures

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Nov 29, 2024

% Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Nov 29, 2024

% Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
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.

Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settle dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Certain transactions the funds may utilize may give rise to a form of leverage through either (a) additional market exposure or (b) borrowing capital in an attempt to increase investment return. The use of such transactions includes certain leverage-related risks, including potential for higher volatility, greater decline of the fund’s net asset value and fluctuations of dividends and distributions paid by the fund.

Allocations are subject to change.

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Akiva Dickstein
Managing Director, Global Fixed Income, Head of Customized Multi-Sector Portfolios, Head of Short Duration

    

Scott MacLellan, CFA, CMT
Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

  

Amanda Liu, CFA
Director, Deputy Head of the multi-sector team within Core Portfolio Management

  

Sam Summers
Director, Portfolio Manager

  

Portfolio Manager
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Literature

Literature

 

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