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Performance
CREDX Performance Chart
BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund (CREDX) is up 1.8% since the beginning of the year. CREDX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CREDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,138.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund (CREDX) has returned 1.80% so far this year and 5.23% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.65%
- YTD
- 1.80%
- 6M
- 2.04%
- 1Y
- 5.23%
- 3Y*
- 7.59%
- 5Y*
- 2.62%
- 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%
CREDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2021, CREDX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 25.1 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, CREDX closed higher 30% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 31, 2023 with a return of +1.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -1.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.52% | -0.41% | -0.09% | 1.38% | 0.53% | -0.12% | 1.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.57% | 0.49% | -0.20% | -0.35% | 1.60% | 0.85% | 0.75% | 1.23% | 0.84% | -0.21% | -0.11% | 0.00% | 5.55% |
| 2024 | 0.80% | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.66% | 1.27% | -0.40% | 1.40% | 1.04% | 1.47% | 0.56% | 1.00% | -0.51% | 8.41% |
| 2023 | 3.37% | -0.34% | 0.46% | 1.25% | 0.00% | 0.61% | 1.33% | 0.75% | 0.96% | -0.14% | 1.82% | 1.52% | 12.18% |
| 2022 | -1.34% | -1.43% | -0.25% | -1.75% | -2.09% | -4.87% | 1.98% | -0.57% | -3.33% | -0.12% | 1.55% | -0.38% | -12.08% |
| 2021 | 0.49% | 1.02% | -0.10% | 0.38% | 0.19% | 0.33% | -0.61% | 1.12% | -0.93% | -1.11% | -0.45% | 0.73% | 1.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.75%, beta of 0.07, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2021.
- This fund participated in 18.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 14.91% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.14 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 0.14 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
- 1.75%
- Beta
- 0.07
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 14.91%
- Downside Capture
- 18.37%
Expense Ratio
CREDX has a high expense ratio of 2.19%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CREDX 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund (CREDX) 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.
| CREDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.50 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.37 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.95 | 2.78 | +1.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.84 | 12.44 | -1.60 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund provided a 9.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.74 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.74 | $0.75 | $0.83 | $0.86 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
Dividend yield | 9.20% | 9.16% | 9.78% | 9.98% | 3.41% | 5.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Credit Strategies 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 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.30 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.75 |
| 2024 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.10 | $0.83 |
| 2023 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.19 | $0.86 |
| 2022 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.29 |
| 2021 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.14 | $0.57 |
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 Credit Strategies 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 Credit Strategies Fund was 15.13%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 404 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund drawdown is 0.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -15.13%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 7mo | 2y 9moSep 2021 - May 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.47%Apr 2025 | 1mo 3d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 8dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.33%Mar 2026 | 2mo 28d | 24d | 3mo 22dDec 2025 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.17%Nov 2025 | 1mo 21d | 1mo 2d | 2mo 23dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2021 pullback2021 | -1.05%Jul 2021 | 26d | 1mo 4d | 2moJul 2021 - Aug 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CREDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.13% | -56.78% | +41.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.33% | -9.10% | +7.77% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.47% | -18.90% | +16.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.13% | -25.43% | +10.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.25% | -1.80% | +1.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.75% | -10.71% | +6.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.48% | 2.03% | -1.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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