- CUSIP
- 066923723
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- May 31, 2011
- Category
- Target Retirement Date
- Index Tracked
- BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Custom Benchmark
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
LIHIX Performance Chart
BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Fund Institutional (LIHIX) is up 10.9% since the beginning of the year. LIHIX is currently trading at $28 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LIHIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,555.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Fund Institutional (LIHIX) has returned 10.86% so far this year and 25.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LIHIX has returned 11.13% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Fund Institutional
- 1D
- 1.03%
- 1M
- 1.60%
- YTD
- 10.86%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 25.32%
- 3Y*
- 16.42%
- 5Y*
- 9.23%
- 10Y*
- 11.13%
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%
LIHIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 2011, LIHIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, LIHIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.72% | 2.01% | -5.46% | 7.70% | 3.72% | 0.18% | 10.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.75% | 0.04% | -3.24% | 0.36% | 4.65% | 4.10% | 0.76% | 2.76% | 3.04% | 1.59% | 0.42% | 0.55% | 19.01% |
| 2024 | -0.15% | 3.63% | 2.97% | -3.78% | 4.18% | 1.66% | 2.37% | 2.31% | 2.17% | -2.25% | 3.86% | -5.21% | 11.80% |
| 2023 | 7.34% | -3.20% | 2.69% | 1.34% | -1.26% | 5.24% | 3.30% | -2.68% | -4.36% | -2.95% | 8.82% | 5.40% | 20.26% |
| 2022 | -4.42% | -2.69% | 1.61% | -7.46% | 0.22% | -7.91% | 6.97% | -4.17% | -9.46% | 5.66% | 7.92% | -4.14% | -18.10% |
| 2021 | -0.38% | 2.52% | 2.74% | 4.18% | 1.40% | 1.19% | 0.88% | 2.09% | -3.96% | 4.88% | -2.37% | 3.63% | 17.74% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Fund Institutional has an annualized alpha of -0.94%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 2011.
- This fund participated in 92.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.02% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.93, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.94%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 83.02%
- Downside Capture
- 92.59%
Expense Ratio
LIHIX has an expense ratio of 0.14%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LIHIX ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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 Index 2045 Fund Institutional (LIHIX) 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.
| LIHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.26 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.01 | 2.78 | +0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.03 | 12.44 | +0.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Fund Institutional provided a 2.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.71 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.34 | $0.48 | $0.20 | $0.54 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.19 | $0.37 |
Dividend yield | 2.51% | 2.78% | 0.01% | 2.19% | 2.01% | 2.29% | 1.09% | 3.32% | 2.43% | 2.29% | 1.55% | 3.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Fund Institutional. 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 | $0.71 | $0.71 |
| 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 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.48 |
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 Index 2045 Fund Institutional. 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 Index 2045 Fund Institutional was 33.31%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Fund Institutional drawdown is 0.35%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.31%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 8d | 6mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.92%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.86%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 5mo 25d | 8mo 22dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -16.84%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 19d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -16.75%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 5mo 19d | 1y 2moMay 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LIHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.31% | -56.78% | +23.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.31% | -9.10% | +0.79% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.72% | -18.90% | +3.18% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.92% | -25.43% | -0.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.31% | -33.92% | +0.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.35% | -1.80% | +1.45% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.39% | -10.71% | +6.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.92% | 2.03% | -0.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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