- ISIN
- US09260B8871
- CUSIP
- 09260B887
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Feb 25, 2010
- Category
- Multisector Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
BMSIX Performance Chart
BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year. BMSIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BMSIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,097.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) has returned 0.57% so far this year and 6.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BMSIX has returned 3.84% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
BlackRock Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- 0.54%
- YTD
- 0.57%
- 6M
- 1.06%
- 1Y
- 6.10%
- 3Y*
- 7.03%
- 5Y*
- 1.86%
- 10Y*
- 3.84%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
BMSIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 1, 2010, BMSIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 17 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BMSIX closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.31% | 0.40% | -1.53% | 0.97% | 0.43% | 0.00% | 0.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.69% | 0.97% | -0.12% | 0.23% | 0.94% | 1.36% | 0.46% | 1.15% | 0.90% | 0.46% | 0.56% | 0.49% | 8.38% |
| 2024 | 0.53% | -0.51% | 1.08% | -1.19% | 1.48% | 0.72% | 1.76% | 1.18% | 1.12% | -0.94% | 0.80% | -0.19% | 5.96% |
| 2023 | 3.07% | -1.51% | 0.71% | 0.11% | -0.64% | 0.26% | 0.86% | 0.20% | -0.85% | -1.40% | 3.97% | 2.96% | 7.84% |
| 2022 | -1.79% | -1.86% | -0.75% | -2.22% | -1.10% | -3.83% | 2.16% | -0.97% | -3.65% | 0.28% | 3.16% | 0.23% | -10.08% |
| 2021 | 0.13% | 0.55% | 0.11% | 0.57% | 0.38% | 0.46% | -0.45% | 0.58% | -0.95% | -1.72% | -0.52% | 0.61% | -0.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.72%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2010.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (21.14%) than losses (17.45%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 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 0.07 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
- 3.72%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 21.14%
- Downside Capture
- 17.45%
Expense Ratio
BMSIX has an expense ratio of 0.62%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BMSIX ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BMSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.57 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.41 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.48 | 2.93 | -0.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.59 | 13.52 | -2.93 |
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 Income Fund provided a 5.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.51 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.51 | $0.52 | $0.54 | $0.39 | $0.32 | $0.53 | $0.44 | $0.51 | $0.50 | $0.42 | $0.45 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 5.63% | 5.66% | 5.99% | 4.38% | 3.71% | 5.31% | 4.19% | 4.90% | 5.13% | 4.03% | 4.49% | 4.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Income Fund. 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.52 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.54 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.23 | $0.53 |
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 Income 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 Income Fund was 18.60%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 85 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Income Fund drawdown is 0.14%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -18.60%Mar 2020 | 28d | 4mo 2d | 5moFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -16.52%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 11dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2016 pullback2016 | -4.46%Feb 2016 | 8mo 14d | 2mo 8d | 10mo 22dJun 2015 - Apr 2016 |
2014 pullback2014 | -3.19%Dec 2014 | 15d | 1mo 29d | 2mo 14dDec 2014 - Feb 2015 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -3.17%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 1mo 6d | 3mo 29dOct 2018 - Jan 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BMSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.60% | -56.78% | +38.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.51% | -9.10% | +6.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.58% | -18.90% | +16.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.52% | -25.43% | +8.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.60% | -33.92% | +15.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.14% | -0.74% | +0.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.04% | -10.72% | +8.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.59% | 1.97% | -1.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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