- ISIN
- US0669236400
- CUSIP
- 066923640
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- May 30, 2011
- 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
LIVIX Performance Chart
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund (LIVIX) is up 12.4% since the beginning of the year. LIVIX is currently trading at $32 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LIVIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,631.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund (LIVIX) has returned 12.39% so far this year and 28.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LIVIX has returned 12.37% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund
- 1D
- -0.09%
- 1M
- 1.71%
- YTD
- 12.39%
- 6M
- 11.63%
- 1Y
- 28.07%
- 3Y*
- 19.49%
- 5Y*
- 10.28%
- 10Y*
- 12.37%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
LIVIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 2011, LIVIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, LIVIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.12% | 1.83% | -6.04% | 8.98% | 4.43% | 0.09% | 12.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.16% | -0.52% | -3.68% | 0.55% | 5.52% | 4.64% | 0.95% | 3.04% | 3.39% | 1.87% | 0.31% | 0.83% | 21.57% |
| 2024 | -0.09% | 4.25% | 3.22% | -3.82% | 4.43% | 1.72% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.21% | -2.17% | 4.18% | -5.24% | 13.60% |
| 2023 | 7.58% | -3.19% | 2.68% | 1.42% | -1.25% | 5.73% | 3.66% | -2.85% | -4.36% | -2.97% | 9.03% | 5.39% | 21.62% |
| 2022 | -4.54% | -2.83% | 1.91% | -7.81% | 0.21% | -8.21% | 7.17% | -4.24% | -9.58% | 6.13% | 8.15% | -4.40% | -18.38% |
| 2021 | -0.37% | 2.73% | 2.92% | 4.33% | 1.53% | 1.21% | 0.84% | 2.22% | -4.15% | 5.16% | -2.57% | 3.87% | 18.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.58%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 01, 2011.
- This fund participated in 96.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.62% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.94, 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
- -0.58%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 90.62%
- Downside Capture
- 96.67%
Expense Ratio
LIVIX has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LIVIX ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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 2055 Fund (LIVIX) 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.
| LIVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.61 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.32 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.11 | 2.46 | +0.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.47 | 10.92 | +2.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund provided a 2.21% 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 | $0.35 | $0.45 | $0.30 | $0.50 | $0.32 | $0.35 | $0.20 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 2.21% | 2.48% | 0.01% | 2.04% | 1.96% | 2.04% | 1.56% | 2.95% | 2.35% | 2.27% | 1.54% | 2.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 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 | $0.71 | $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 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.35 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $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 2055 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 2055 Fund was 34.44%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund drawdown is 0.62%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.44%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 6d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.45%Oct 2022 | 11mo 7d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.59%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 5mo 18d | 8mo 15dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.39%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 1mo 29d | 5mo 29dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.29%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 19d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LIVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.44% | -56.78% | +22.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.44% | -9.10% | -0.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.39% | -18.90% | +1.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.45% | -25.43% | -1.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.44% | -33.92% | -0.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.62% | -3.21% | +2.59% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.51% | -10.71% | +6.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.17% | 2.04% | +0.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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