- ISIN
- US09260C3079
- CUSIP
- 09260C307
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- May 19, 2015
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
BIMBX Performance Chart
BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I (BIMBX) is up 0.1% since the beginning of the year. BIMBX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BIMBX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,190.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I (BIMBX) has returned 0.10% so far this year and 1.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BIMBX has returned 4.53% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.58%
- YTD
- 0.10%
- 6M
- 0.15%
- 1Y
- 1.78%
- 3Y*
- 6.26%
- 5Y*
- 3.54%
- 10Y*
- 4.53%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
BIMBX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, BIMBX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BIMBX closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 10, 2020 at -1.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.16% | 3.05% | -2.96% | -1.05% | -0.39% | 0.39% | 0.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.58% | 1.56% | -0.29% | 0.19% | 0.10% | 0.38% | -1.53% | 1.26% | -0.10% | -0.19% | 0.96% | 1.00% | 5.00% |
| 2024 | 1.42% | 0.10% | 2.40% | -1.27% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 1.57% | 2.61% | 1.32% | -2.04% | 1.52% | -1.76% | 6.83% |
| 2023 | 0.41% | -0.41% | -0.21% | -0.10% | -0.52% | 0.73% | 1.00% | 0.72% | 0.31% | -0.00% | 2.34% | 2.03% | 6.43% |
| 2022 | -0.86% | -1.54% | -0.49% | -0.79% | 1.79% | -1.56% | 1.68% | -1.18% | -2.89% | 0.92% | 1.93% | 0.14% | -2.95% |
| 2021 | 0.69% | -1.08% | 1.59% | 1.08% | 1.06% | 0.67% | 0.48% | 0.19% | -1.42% | 0.38% | 0.76% | 1.65% | 6.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I has an annualized alpha of 4.10%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2016.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (17.88%) than losses (8.80%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 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 0.08 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
- 4.10%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 17.88%
- Downside Capture
- 8.80%
Expense Ratio
BIMBX has a high expense ratio of 0.98%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BIMBX ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I (BIMBX) 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.
| BIMBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.69 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.32 | -0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.41 | 2.46 | -2.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.99 | 10.92 | -9.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I provided a 2.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.24 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.41 | $0.44 | $0.48 | $0.27 | $0.13 | $0.39 | $0.85 | $0.41 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 2.27% | 2.27% | 4.07% | 4.48% | 4.99% | 2.62% | 1.31% | 3.90% | 8.93% | 4.08% | 5.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I. 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 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.44 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
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 Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I. 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 Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I was 8.73%, occurring on Mar 25, 2020. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I drawdown is 3.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -8.73%Mar 2020 | 16d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 20dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -6.50%Sep 2022 | 9mo 14d | 1y 1mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Nov 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.09%May 2026 | 2mo 14d | — | 3mo 24dMar 2026 - now |
2020 pullback2020 | -3.92%Dec 2020 | 4mo 1d | 5mo 3d | 9mo 4dAug 2020 - May 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.87%Apr 2025 | 1mo 7d | 2mo 22d | 3mo 29dMar 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BIMBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.73% | -56.78% | +48.05% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.09% | -9.10% | +4.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.09% | -18.90% | +13.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.50% | -25.43% | +18.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -8.73% | -33.92% | +25.19% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.98% | -3.21% | -0.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.20% | -10.71% | +9.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.09% | 2.04% | +0.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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