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BlackRock GNMA Portfolio (BGNIX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US09260B6974
CUSIP
09260B697
Issuer
BlackRock
Inception Date
May 17, 1998
Min. Investment
$2,000,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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BlackRock GNMA Portfolio

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock GNMA Portfolio, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period


BlackRock GNMA Portfolio

1D
1M
YTD
6M
1Y
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.02%0.02%
20250.36%2.53%-0.06%0.20%-0.90%1.76%-0.28%1.62%1.36%0.72%0.60%0.30%8.47%
2024-0.46%-1.34%0.64%-2.83%1.83%0.97%2.50%1.71%1.05%-2.76%1.23%-1.44%0.91%
20233.29%-2.32%1.91%0.50%-0.85%-0.74%0.04%-0.70%-3.14%-2.26%5.07%4.18%4.69%
2022-1.30%-0.75%-2.84%-3.82%1.40%-2.12%3.13%-3.15%-5.54%-1.30%4.28%-1.58%-13.16%
20210.22%-0.25%-0.25%0.38%-0.50%-0.16%0.24%0.01%0.05%-0.64%-0.19%-0.18%-1.28%

Benchmark Metrics

BlackRock GNMA Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 3.70%, beta of -0.00, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 1998.

  • This fund captured 9.92% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -4.68%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 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 0.00 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
3.70%
Beta
-0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
9.92%
Downside Capture
-4.68%

Expense Ratio

BGNIX has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock GNMA Portfolio (BGNIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


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Dividends

Dividend History

BlackRock GNMA Portfolio provided a 3.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.27 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.27$0.35$0.28$0.22$0.15$0.16$0.30$0.32$0.35$0.31$0.28$0.25

Dividend yield

3.31%4.28%3.59%2.77%1.93%1.73%3.15%3.43%3.86%3.30%2.88%2.57%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock GNMA Portfolio. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00
2025$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.35
2024$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.02$0.03$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.28
2023$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.03$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.22
2022$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.15
2021$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.01$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.16

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 GNMA Portfolio. 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 GNMA Portfolio was 18.84%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-18.84%Feb 10, 2021679Oct 19, 2023
-6.04%May 2, 201388Sep 5, 2013173May 14, 2014261
-3.48%Apr 13, 199984Aug 10, 199962Nov 5, 1999146
-3.05%Mar 10, 200442May 7, 200459Aug 3, 2004101
-3%Sep 6, 2005203Jun 26, 200636Aug 16, 2006239

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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