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BlackRock LifePath Index 2030 Fund (LINKX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

CUSIP
066923798
Issuer
BlackRock
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock LifePath Index 2030 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 Index 2030 Fund (LINKX) has returned -1.64% so far this year and 11.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LINKX has returned 7.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


BlackRock LifePath Index 2030 Fund

1D
0.16%
1M
-5.02%
YTD
-1.64%
6M
0.25%
1Y
11.21%
3Y*
9.05%
5Y*
4.44%
10Y*
7.20%

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 May 31, 2011, LINKX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, LINKX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.75%1.77%-5.02%-1.64%
20251.93%0.92%-1.82%0.35%2.54%2.99%0.40%2.07%2.14%1.20%0.47%0.25%14.19%
2024-0.12%1.75%2.14%-3.30%3.29%1.40%2.37%1.91%1.87%-2.34%2.80%-5.22%6.31%
20235.98%-2.95%2.58%0.99%-1.24%3.28%2.07%-2.03%-3.76%-2.57%7.22%4.87%14.58%
2022-3.68%-1.94%0.17%-6.18%0.26%-5.89%5.61%-3.69%-7.85%3.24%6.34%-3.01%-16.42%
2021-0.31%1.23%1.47%3.01%1.05%0.97%0.98%1.31%-2.87%3.26%-1.46%2.25%11.27%

Benchmark Metrics

BlackRock LifePath Index 2030 Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.10%, beta of 0.60, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 01, 2011.

  • This fund participated in 72.61% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.15% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.60 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
-0.10%
Beta
0.60
0.89
Upside Capture
61.15%
Downside Capture
72.61%

Expense Ratio

LINKX has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

LINKX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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.


LINKX Risk / Return Rank: 7272
Overall Rank
LINKX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7171
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LINKX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
LINKX Omega Ratio Rank: 7171
Omega Ratio Rank
LINKX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
LINKX Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
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 Index 2030 Fund (LINKX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


LINKXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.28

0.90

+0.39

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.84

1.39

+0.46

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.21

+0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.59

1.40

+0.19

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.50

6.61

+0.89

Explore LINKX 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 Index 2030 Fund provided a 3.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.63$0.63$0.00$0.41$0.37$0.45$0.21$0.48$0.31$0.32$0.29$0.35

Dividend yield

3.37%3.32%0.02%2.53%2.58%2.52%1.27%3.26%2.44%2.33%2.41%3.08%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock LifePath Index 2030 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$0.62$0.63
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$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.41
2022$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.02$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.37
2021$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.45

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 2030 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 Index 2030 Fund was 24.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.

The current BlackRock LifePath Index 2030 Fund drawdown is 5.16%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-24.19%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202099Aug 12, 2020122
-22.68%Nov 9, 2021236Oct 14, 2022417Jun 13, 2024653
-15.48%Jul 8, 201161Oct 3, 2011111Mar 13, 2012172
-12.63%May 22, 2015183Feb 11, 2016104Jul 12, 2016287
-12.5%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201866Apr 1, 2019295

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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