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BOFAX

Capital Appreciation 529 Option

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  • NAV as of Dec 13, 2024 $75.66
    52 WK: 54.00 - 75.86
  • 1 Day NAV Change as of Dec 13, 2024 0.25 (0.33%)
  • NAV Total Return as of Dec 13, 2024 YTD: 35.45%

Overview

Strategic balance of diversified growth

The BlackRock Capital Appreciation Fund seeks quality companies with best-in-class business models, visible and sustainable earnings streams and long runways for growth.

A high conviction, large-cap growth strategy

Combines diversified sources of growth

Seeks to outperform in all markets

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Performance

Performance

  1y 3y 5y 10y
Total Return (%) 43.47 6.67 16.20 14.45
Return w/ Sales Charge (%) 39.17 5.59 15.50 14.11
Benchmark (%) 42.19 12.02 19.74 16.52
  YTD 1m 3m 1y 3y 5y 10y
Total Return (%) 23.95 1.85 1.28 43.47 21.36 111.87 285.74
Return w/ Sales Charge (%) 20.24 -1.20 -1.75 39.17 17.73 105.52 274.17
Benchmark (%) 24.55 2.83 3.19 42.19 40.58 146.16 361.45
  2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 31.81 40.10 20.64 -37.91 48.84
Annual w/ Sales Charge (%) 24.89 32.75 14.30 -41.16 44.38
Benchmark (%) 36.39 38.49 27.60 -29.14 42.68

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.
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Key Facts

Key Facts

Size of Fund (Millions)
as of Dec 13, 2024
$300.5 M
Share Class launch date
Oct 05, 2009
Benchmark Index
Russell 1000 Growth Index
CUSIP
19452P206
Open to New Investors
Yes
Size of Class (Millions)
as of Dec 13, 2024
$280.4 M
Asset Class
Equity
Distribution Frequency
None
Max Offer Price
as of Dec 13, 2024
$78.00
Expenses as of current program description

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

P/B Ratio
as of Nov 29, 2024
0.00
Alpha (3y)
as of Nov 30, 2024
-0.39
R-Squared (3y)
as of Nov 30, 2024
98.13
Beta (3y)
as of Nov 30, 2024
1.12
P/E Ratio - Forward
as of Nov 29, 2024
0.00
Average Market Cap (Millions)
as of -
-
Fund Standard Deviation (3y)
as of Nov 30, 2024
23.28
Active Share
as of -
-
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current program description. For standardized performance, please see the Performance section above.

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 program description
Gross Expense Ratio 1.02%
Net Expense Ratio 1.02%

Net Expense Ratio excluding Investment Related Expenses is 0.39%

  • Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.63%
  • Interest expense 0.00%

Holdings

Holdings

Name Market Value Weight (%) Shares
as of Nov 29, 2024
Name Weight (%)
NVIDIA CORPORATION 13.75
AMAZON.COM INC 10.11
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 9.87
APPLE INC 8.34
META PLATFORMS INC 5.85
Name Weight (%)
VISA INC 3.85
BROADCOM INC 3.83
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY 3.53
ALPHABET INC 3.20
NETFLIX INC 3.18
Detailed Holdings and Analytics
The portfolio holds a mutual fund and/or an ETF. Top holdings from the underlying vehicles are listed above for greater visibility

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of Nov 29, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Nov 29, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
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.

Allocations are subject to change.

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Philip H. Ruvinsky
Philip H. Ruvinsky
Managing Director

    

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Phil Ruvinsky, CFA, Managing Director, is a member of the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock's Portfolio Management Group. He is the portfolio manager of the BlackRock Mid-Cap Growth Fund, the BlackRock Future Innovators ETF and the BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust.

 

Prior to joining BlackRock in 2013, Mr. Ruvinsky was a sector head and research analyst at Sureview Capital LLC from 2010 to 2013, where he was the sector head for the global internet, media and telecom sectors. He began his investment career with UBS Global Asset Management in 2002 where, most recently, he was a portfolio manager and investment analyst with primary research responsibility for internet, consumer and health care sectors. Mr. Ruvinsky started his career as an attorney for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

 

Mr. Ruvinsky received a BA degree in economics from the University of Texas, a JD degree from the University of Michigan Law School and an MBA degree from Columbia Business School.

Caroline Bottinelli
Caroline Bottinelli
Managing Director

  

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Caroline (Anastasi) Bottinelli, Managing Director, is a member of the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock's Alpha Strategies Group. She is a co-portfolio manager of the BlackRock Large Cap Growth and Mid-Cap Growth funds. She is also a research analyst for the US Growth team.

 

Prior to joining BlackRock in 2016, Ms. Bottinelli completed her Masters of Business Administration degree at Harvard University. Ms. Bottinelli began her investment career as an Equity Research Associate at J.P. Morgan, focusing on the media and entertainment industry. Ms. Bottinelli holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University.

Philip H. Ruvinsky
Philip H. Ruvinsky
Managing Director

    

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Phil Ruvinsky, CFA, Managing Director, is a member of the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock's Portfolio Management Group. He is the portfolio manager of the BlackRock Mid-Cap Growth Fund, the BlackRock Future Innovators ETF and the BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust.

 

Prior to joining BlackRock in 2013, Mr. Ruvinsky was a sector head and research analyst at Sureview Capital LLC from 2010 to 2013, where he was the sector head for the global internet, media and telecom sectors. He began his investment career with UBS Global Asset Management in 2002 where, most recently, he was a portfolio manager and investment analyst with primary research responsibility for internet, consumer and health care sectors. Mr. Ruvinsky started his career as an attorney for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

 

Mr. Ruvinsky received a BA degree in economics from the University of Texas, a JD degree from the University of Michigan Law School and an MBA degree from Columbia Business School.

Portfolio Manager

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