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BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund (LEKIX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

Issuer
BlackRock
Inception Date
Aug 17, 2020
Min. Investment
$2,000,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund, 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund (LEKIX) has returned -3.42% so far this year and 13.91% over the past 12 months.


BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund

1D
-0.07%
1M
-7.28%
YTD
-3.42%
6M
-1.03%
1Y
13.91%
3Y*
10.88%
5Y*
5.89%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 2020, LEKIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, LEKIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.46%1.67%-7.28%-3.42%
20252.44%0.00%-2.77%0.40%4.25%3.85%0.51%2.53%2.75%1.65%0.27%0.53%17.47%
2024-0.25%2.88%2.72%-2.97%3.56%1.52%2.36%2.15%2.18%-2.50%3.47%-7.30%7.45%
20236.98%-2.94%2.45%1.20%-1.28%4.50%2.95%-2.35%-3.62%-2.69%8.19%5.00%18.96%
2022-4.52%-2.57%1.30%-7.15%0.27%-7.42%6.80%-4.24%-8.93%5.31%7.37%-3.81%-17.72%
2021-0.27%2.35%2.64%3.61%1.74%0.96%1.14%1.85%-3.59%4.52%-2.36%3.43%16.89%

Benchmark Metrics

BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.50%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 19, 2020.

  • This fund participated in 88.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.73% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
-0.50%
Beta
0.74
0.89
Upside Capture
76.73%
Downside Capture
88.89%

Expense Ratio

LEKIX has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

LEKIX ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. 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.


LEKIX Risk / Return Rank: 6060
Overall Rank
LEKIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LEKIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
LEKIX Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
LEKIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5656
Calmar Ratio Rank
LEKIX Martin Ratio Rank: 6767
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund (LEKIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


LEKIXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.09

0.90

+0.19

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.60

1.39

+0.21

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.36

1.40

-0.03

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.37

6.61

-0.23

Explore LEKIX 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 LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund provided a 1.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020
Dividend$0.28$0.28$0.00$0.26$0.21$0.36$0.09

Dividend yield

1.99%1.92%0.00%2.22%2.08%2.85%0.84%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$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$0.28$0.28
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$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.26
2022$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.21
2021$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.36

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 2040 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 2040 Fund was 25.28%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 347 trading sessions.

The current BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2040 Fund drawdown is 7.64%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-25.28%Nov 9, 2021233Oct 12, 2022347Mar 1, 2024580
-16.24%Dec 9, 202482Apr 8, 202559Jul 3, 2025141
-7.64%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-6.5%Sep 3, 202014Sep 23, 202033Nov 9, 202047
-5.69%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202412Aug 21, 202426

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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