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BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund (BIMPX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US09256H7402
CUSIP
09256H740
Issuer
BlackRock
Inception Date
Dec 20, 2006
Min. Investment
$2,000,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, 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 40/60 Target Allocation Fund (BIMPX) has returned -2.85% so far this year and 9.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BIMPX has returned 5.96% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund

1D
0.00%
1M
-5.54%
YTD
-2.85%
6M
-1.05%
1Y
9.94%
3Y*
7.77%
5Y*
3.41%
10Y*
5.96%

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

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 26, 2006, BIMPX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BIMPX 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 -5.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.46%1.37%-5.54%-2.85%
20251.88%0.62%-2.22%0.39%2.65%2.96%0.52%1.76%2.38%1.55%0.14%0.16%13.43%
20240.25%1.15%1.78%-3.19%3.13%1.92%1.49%2.08%1.36%-2.09%2.67%-5.34%4.93%
20234.76%-2.57%1.76%1.64%-0.60%2.22%1.17%-1.41%-3.36%-2.17%6.48%4.36%12.41%
2022-2.97%-1.68%-0.00%-5.60%0.49%-5.08%4.06%-2.57%-5.96%1.45%5.09%-2.47%-14.84%
2021-4.33%0.83%0.45%2.09%0.88%0.94%0.43%1.00%-1.84%2.66%-1.47%2.04%3.51%

Benchmark Metrics

BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.65%, beta of 0.46, and R² of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2006.

  • This fund participated in 62.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.81% 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
1.65%
Beta
0.46
0.73
Upside Capture
56.81%
Downside Capture
62.96%

Expense Ratio

BIMPX has an expense ratio of 0.11%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BIMPX ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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.


BIMPX Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
BIMPX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BIMPX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6969
Sortino Ratio Rank
BIMPX Omega Ratio Rank: 6666
Omega Ratio Rank
BIMPX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
BIMPX Martin Ratio Rank: 6868
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund (BIMPX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BIMPXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.21

0.90

+0.31

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.74

1.39

+0.36

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.54

1.40

+0.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.40

6.61

-0.20

Explore BIMPX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund provided a 5.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.78 per share.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.78$0.78$0.00$0.36$0.34$0.86$0.60$0.32$0.85$0.30$0.20$1.04

Dividend yield

5.85%5.68%0.00%2.96%3.06%6.35%4.34%2.66%7.95%2.50%1.83%9.76%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$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$0.78$0.78
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.36
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.34
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.86$0.86

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 Fund. 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 Fund was 39.37%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 441 trading sessions.

The current BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund drawdown is 5.74%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-39.37%Nov 1, 2007339Mar 9, 2009441Dec 6, 2010780
-19.85%Nov 10, 2021234Oct 14, 2022419Jun 17, 2024653
-16.68%Feb 20, 202022Mar 20, 202054Jun 8, 202076
-13.77%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 201198Feb 23, 2012206
-11.11%Dec 9, 202482Apr 8, 202570Jul 21, 2025152

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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