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Performance
BRLN Performance Chart
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF (BRLN) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. BRLN is currently trading at $51 per share.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF (BRLN) has returned 1.57% so far this year and 5.30% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF
- 1D
- -0.28%
- 1M
- 0.92%
- YTD
- 1.57%
- 6M
- 2.07%
- 1Y
- 5.30%
- 3Y*
- 7.01%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BRLN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 6, 2022, BRLN's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 82% of months were positive and 18% were negative. The best month was Jun 2023 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -0.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 20 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BRLN closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -1.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.48% | -0.81% | 0.57% | 1.13% | 0.86% | 0.31% | 1.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.64% | -0.01% | -0.38% | -0.49% | 1.42% | 0.69% | 1.24% | 0.69% | 0.25% | 0.05% | 0.27% | 0.91% | 5.38% |
| 2024 | 0.23% | 0.36% | 1.13% | 0.11% | 0.85% | 0.40% | 0.70% | 1.06% | 0.16% | 1.05% | 0.62% | 0.58% | 7.49% |
| 2023 | 2.24% | 1.30% | -0.53% | 1.52% | -0.73% | 2.77% | 1.26% | 0.90% | 0.93% | 0.01% | 1.52% | 1.53% | 13.42% |
| 2022 | -0.35% | 1.56% | 0.45% | 1.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.43%, beta of 0.08, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 06, 2022.
- This ETF captured 17.48% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -15.66%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.10 this ETF 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 ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.10 means this ETF 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
- 6.43%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 17.48%
- Downside Capture
- -15.66%
Expense Ratio
BRLN has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BRLN ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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 Floating Rate Loan ETF (BRLN) 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.
| BRLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.34 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.66 | 2.78 | -0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.20 | 12.44 | -2.24 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF provided a 6.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.24 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.24 | $3.36 | $4.12 | $4.76 | $0.75 |
Dividend yield | 6.34% | 6.50% | 7.87% | 9.06% | 1.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF. 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 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $1.29 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.49 | $3.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.38 | $0.32 | $0.37 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.37 | $0.30 | $0.32 | $0.80 | $4.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.51 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.38 | $0.42 | $0.84 | $4.76 |
| 2022 | $0.75 | $0.75 |
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 Floating Rate Loan ETF. 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 Floating Rate Loan ETF was 3.85%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF drawdown is 0.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -3.85%Apr 2025 | 2mo 3d | 1mo 5d | 3mo 8dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -2.07%Mar 2023 | 28d | 22d | 1mo 20dFeb 2023 - Apr 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.00%Mar 2026 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 28d | 3mo 15dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -1.26%May 2023 | 21d | 8d | 29dMay 2023 - Jun 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.02%Feb 2024 | 28d | 27d | 1mo 25dJan 2024 - Mar 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BRLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -3.85% | -56.78% | +52.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.00% | -9.10% | +7.10% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.85% | -18.90% | +15.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.28% | -1.80% | +1.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.32% | -10.71% | +10.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.52% | 2.03% | -1.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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