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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF, 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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Returns By Period
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF (BRLN) has returned -0.73% so far this year and 4.36% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF
- 1D
- -0.06%
- 1M
- 0.57%
- YTD
- -0.73%
- 6M
- 0.50%
- 1Y
- 4.36%
- 3Y*
- 7.37%
- 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%
Monthly Returns
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, your investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 83% of months were positive and 17% 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% | -0.73% | |||||||||
| 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 | 0.11% | 1.56% | 0.45% | 2.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.58%, beta of 0.08, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 07, 2022.
- This ETF captured 18.99% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -15.38%) — 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
- 6.58%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 18.99%
- Downside Capture
- -15.38%
Expense Ratio
BRLN has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BRLN ranks 59 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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BRLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.11 | 0.90 | +0.21 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.63 | 1.39 | +0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.36 | 1.40 | -0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.78 | 6.61 | +0.17 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore BRLN 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 Floating Rate Loan ETF provided a 6.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.34 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.34 | $3.36 | $4.12 | $4.76 | $0.75 |
Dividend yield | 6.58% | 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 | $0.51 | |||||||||
| 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 1.04%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.85% | Feb 4, 2025 | 45 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 69 |
| -2.07% | Feb 15, 2023 | 20 | Mar 15, 2023 | 16 | Apr 6, 2023 | 36 |
| -2% | Jan 15, 2026 | 32 | Mar 3, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -1.26% | May 4, 2023 | 16 | May 25, 2023 | 5 | Jun 2, 2023 | 21 |
| -1.02% | Jan 24, 2024 | 20 | Feb 21, 2024 | 19 | Mar 19, 2024 | 39 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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