- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Apr 29, 2014
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BVDAX Performance Chart
BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI Fund (BVDAX) is up 9.8% since the beginning of the year. BVDAX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BVDAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,466.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI Fund (BVDAX) has returned 9.76% so far this year and 21.98% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI Fund
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- 5.09%
- YTD
- 9.76%
- 6M
- 10.21%
- 1Y
- 21.98%
- 3Y*
- 15.19%
- 5Y*
- 7.95%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
BVDAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, BVDAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BVDAX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 27, 2024 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 30, 2024 at -8.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.75% | 1.19% | -4.64% | 6.65% | 4.24% | 0.55% | 9.76% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.20% | 0.43% | -2.93% | 0.37% | 3.59% | 3.47% | 0.63% | 2.05% | 2.81% | 1.69% | 0.13% | 0.41% | 15.69% |
| 2024 | 0.45% | 2.25% | 2.27% | -3.44% | 3.86% | 2.14% | 1.40% | 2.21% | 1.49% | -2.20% | 3.13% | -2.48% | 11.32% |
| 2023 | 5.30% | -2.84% | 2.76% | 1.14% | -0.56% | 3.40% | 1.96% | -1.61% | -3.74% | -2.27% | 7.30% | 4.68% | 15.88% |
| 2022 | -3.35% | -1.92% | 0.98% | -6.25% | 0.71% | -6.07% | 5.41% | -3.59% | -7.27% | 4.01% | 5.91% | -3.33% | -14.80% |
| 2021 | -0.22% | 1.02% | 1.52% | 2.78% | 1.18% | 0.89% | 0.42% | 1.42% | -2.54% | 3.63% | -1.59% | 3.03% | 11.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.31%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2017.
- This fund participated in 67.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.13% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.58 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
- 1.31%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 61.13%
- Downside Capture
- 67.97%
Expense Ratio
BVDAX has an expense ratio of 0.19%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BVDAX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI Fund (BVDAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BVDAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.49 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.41 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.18 | 2.93 | +0.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.33 | 13.52 | +0.80 |
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 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI Fund provided a 5.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.93 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.93 | $0.93 | $1.15 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $1.33 | $0.23 | $0.36 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 5.72% | 6.28% | 8.43% | 2.01% | 2.23% | 9.51% | 1.69% | 2.94% | 2.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.93 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $1.15 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $1.33 |
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 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI 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 60/40 Target Allocation ETF VI Fund was 22.25%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 81 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -22.25%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.57%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.93%Apr 2025 | 3mo 9d | 4mo 7d | 7mo 16dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.06%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 2mo 27d | 6mo 23dAug 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2018 pullback2018 | -7.08%Feb 2018 | 10d | 6mo 22d | 7mo 2dJan 2018 - Aug 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BVDAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.25% | -56.78% | +34.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.03% | -9.10% | +2.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.93% | -18.90% | +2.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.57% | -25.43% | +4.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.88% | -10.72% | +6.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.56% | 1.97% | -0.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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