- ISIN
- US0919371510
- CUSIP
- 091937151
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Feb 5, 2007
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BAMPX Performance Chart
BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A (BAMPX) is up 7.0% since the beginning of the year. BAMPX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BAMPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,292.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A (BAMPX) has returned 7.02% so far this year and 16.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BAMPX has returned 6.89% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A
- 1D
- 0.63%
- 1M
- 1.76%
- YTD
- 7.02%
- 6M
- 6.92%
- 1Y
- 16.55%
- 3Y*
- 11.02%
- 5Y*
- 5.26%
- 10Y*
- 6.89%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BAMPX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 26, 2006, BAMPX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BAMPX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.40% | 1.38% | -4.09% | 4.79% | 3.22% | 0.35% | 7.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.82% | 0.62% | -2.24% | 0.40% | 2.60% | 2.92% | 0.52% | 1.71% | 2.41% | 1.43% | 0.14% | 0.12% | 13.05% |
| 2024 | 0.25% | 1.08% | 1.80% | -3.22% | 3.16% | 1.86% | 1.43% | 2.03% | 1.38% | -2.19% | 2.70% | -2.18% | 8.15% |
| 2023 | 4.81% | -2.68% | 1.78% | 1.66% | -0.77% | 2.25% | 1.10% | -1.34% | -3.40% | -2.20% | 6.38% | 4.33% | 11.99% |
| 2022 | -3.00% | -1.62% | -0.08% | -5.58% | 0.42% | -5.06% | 4.02% | -2.60% | -6.03% | 1.47% | 5.06% | -2.51% | -15.08% |
| 2021 | -4.09% | 0.76% | 0.45% | 2.11% | 0.74% | 0.95% | 0.43% | 0.94% | -1.86% | 2.62% | -1.49% | 1.97% | 3.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A has an annualized alpha of 1.54%, beta of 0.46, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 26, 2006.
- This fund participated in 62.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.42% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.46 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.54%
- Beta
- 0.46
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 55.42%
- Downside Capture
- 62.22%
Expense Ratio
BAMPX has an expense ratio of 0.61%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BAMPX ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A (BAMPX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BAMPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.45 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.37 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.84 | 2.78 | +0.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.28 | 12.44 | -0.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A provided a 5.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.39 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.81 | $0.56 | $0.28 | $0.80 | $0.26 | $0.17 | $1.01 |
Dividend yield | 5.05% | 5.40% | 3.11% | 2.67% | 2.72% | 6.11% | 4.12% | 2.36% | 7.62% | 2.17% | 1.57% | 9.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.81 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Inv A was 39.58%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 452 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -39.58%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 1moNov 2007 - Dec 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -20.13%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 1y 8mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -16.67%Mar 2020 | 29d | 2mo 20d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2011 correction2011 | -13.91%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 24d | 9mo 28dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -9.02%Dec 2018 | 10mo 28d | 3mo 9d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BAMPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.58% | -56.78% | +17.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.81% | -9.10% | +3.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.29% | -18.90% | +10.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.13% | -25.43% | +5.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.13% | -33.92% | +13.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.86% | -10.71% | +5.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.34% | 2.03% | -0.69% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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