- ISIN
- US09260B4169
- CUSIP
- 09260B416
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Feb 5, 2008
- Category
- Nontraditional Bonds
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
BASIX Performance Chart
BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A (BASIX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. BASIX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BASIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,140.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A (BASIX) has returned 1.57% so far this year and 6.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BASIX has returned 3.54% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- 0.90%
- YTD
- 1.57%
- 6M
- 2.13%
- 1Y
- 6.79%
- 3Y*
- 6.54%
- 5Y*
- 2.66%
- 10Y*
- 3.54%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
BASIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 7, 2008, BASIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -7.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 20 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BASIX closed higher 36% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 6, 2021 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Jul 2, 2021 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.90% | 0.67% | -1.97% | 0.99% | 1.11% | -0.10% | 1.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.93% | 1.09% | -0.36% | 0.54% | 0.90% | 1.31% | 0.17% | 1.08% | 0.85% | 0.68% | 0.28% | 0.54% | 8.31% |
| 2024 | 0.13% | -0.41% | 1.01% | -1.42% | 1.20% | 0.92% | 1.87% | 1.04% | 1.18% | -1.39% | 1.12% | -0.35% | 4.94% |
| 2023 | 2.19% | -1.30% | 0.60% | 0.00% | -0.28% | 0.02% | 0.81% | -0.27% | -0.94% | -0.77% | 2.82% | 3.07% | 5.98% |
| 2022 | -1.04% | -1.18% | -0.73% | -0.62% | -0.17% | -2.17% | 1.27% | -0.85% | -2.51% | -0.20% | 1.65% | 0.09% | -6.35% |
| 2021 | -0.01% | 0.45% | -0.31% | 0.44% | 0.37% | 0.18% | -0.11% | 0.38% | -0.41% | -0.29% | -0.47% | 0.33% | 0.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A has an annualized alpha of 3.51%, beta of 0.03, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 08, 2008.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (19.42%) than losses (16.39%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.04 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.51%
- Beta
- 0.03
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 19.42%
- Downside Capture
- 16.39%
Expense Ratio
BASIX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BASIX ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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 Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A (BASIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BASIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.46 | 2.39 | +0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.91 | 3.25 | +0.66 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.43 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.45 | 3.11 | -0.67 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.41 | 14.38 | -4.97 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A provided a 4.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.48 | $0.47 | $0.42 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.32 | $0.29 | $0.32 | $0.26 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 4.91% | 4.81% | 4.48% | 3.15% | 3.34% | 2.72% | 2.66% | 3.24% | 3.02% | 3.17% | 2.61% | 2.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.47 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.12 | $0.31 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.10 | $0.28 |
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 Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor 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 Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A was 18.88%, occurring on Dec 12, 2008. Recovery took 194 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A drawdown is 0.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -18.88%Dec 2008 | 6mo 25d | 9mo 14d | 1y 4moMay 2008 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.93%Mar 2020 | 1mo | 3mo 28d | 4mo 28dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -9.33%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 8mo | 2y 9moSep 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2011 pullback2011 | -3.90%Oct 2011 | 4mo 5d | 4mo 27d | 9mo 2dJun 2011 - Feb 2012 |
2016 pullback2016 | -3.66%Feb 2016 | 10mo 16d | 7mo 12d | 1y 5moApr 2015 - Oct 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BASIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.88% | -56.78% | +37.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.74% | -9.10% | +6.36% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.74% | -18.90% | +16.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -9.33% | -25.43% | +16.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -9.93% | -33.92% | +23.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.10% | 0.00% | -0.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.91% | -10.72% | +8.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.71% | 1.97% | -1.26% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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