- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Aug 17, 2020
- Category
- Target Retirement Date
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
LEHIX Performance Chart
BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund (LEHIX) is up 10.7% since the beginning of the year. LEHIX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LEHIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,545.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund (LEHIX) has returned 10.71% so far this year and 25.11% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund
- 1D
- 0.98%
- 1M
- 1.62%
- YTD
- 10.71%
- 6M
- 10.52%
- 1Y
- 25.11%
- 3Y*
- 16.16%
- 5Y*
- 9.09%
- 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%
LEHIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 2020, LEHIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, LEHIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.77% | 1.72% | -5.72% | 8.12% | 3.72% | 0.17% | 10.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.65% | -0.36% | -3.17% | 0.59% | 4.87% | 4.15% | 0.61% | 2.76% | 3.01% | 1.71% | 0.31% | 0.64% | 19.00% |
| 2024 | -0.25% | 3.45% | 2.94% | -3.63% | 4.17% | 1.69% | 2.34% | 2.29% | 2.24% | -2.47% | 3.84% | -5.16% | 11.48% |
| 2023 | 7.40% | -2.95% | 2.37% | 1.26% | -1.25% | 5.08% | 3.38% | -2.68% | -4.29% | -2.98% | 8.74% | 5.20% | 19.83% |
| 2022 | -4.77% | -2.75% | 1.69% | -7.53% | 0.18% | -8.01% | 7.27% | -4.43% | -9.38% | 6.07% | 7.90% | -4.18% | -18.24% |
| 2021 | -0.18% | 2.68% | 2.94% | 3.98% | 1.87% | 0.98% | 1.11% | 2.13% | -3.85% | 4.98% | -2.68% | 3.83% | 18.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.12%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 18, 2020.
- This fund participated in 91.73% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.82% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.12%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 83.82%
- Downside Capture
- 91.73%
Expense Ratio
LEHIX has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LEHIX ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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 LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund (LEHIX) 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.
| LEHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.91 | 2.78 | +0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.65 | 12.44 | +0.21 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund provided a 1.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.21 | $0.33 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 1.68% | 1.86% | 0.00% | 2.20% | 2.00% | 2.52% | 0.89% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2045 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.33 |
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 LifePath ESG Index 2045 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 LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund was 26.39%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 341 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2045 Fund drawdown is 0.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -26.39%Oct 2022 | 11mo 7d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.79%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 2mo 3d | 6mo 3dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.51%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 17d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -6.97%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 7dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.76%Aug 2024 | 19d | 18d | 1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LEHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.39% | -56.78% | +30.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.51% | -9.10% | +0.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.79% | -18.90% | +3.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.39% | -25.43% | -0.96% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.51% | -1.80% | +1.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.62% | -10.71% | +5.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.96% | 2.03% | -0.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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