- CUSIP
- 066923632
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- May 31, 2011
- Category
- Target Retirement Date
- Index Tracked
- BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Custom Benchmark
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
LIVKX Performance Chart
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Class K (LIVKX) is up 13.1% since the beginning of the year. LIVKX is currently trading at $32 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LIVKX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,652.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Class K (LIVKX) has returned 13.13% so far this year and 30.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LIVKX has returned 12.09% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Class K
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- 5.62%
- YTD
- 13.13%
- 6M
- 14.00%
- 1Y
- 30.03%
- 3Y*
- 19.98%
- 5Y*
- 10.56%
- 10Y*
- 12.09%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
LIVKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 2011, LIVKX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 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, LIVKX closed higher 52% 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 -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.15% | 1.83% | -6.03% | 8.97% | 4.43% | 0.72% | 13.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.16% | -0.52% | -3.68% | 0.50% | 5.56% | 4.63% | 0.95% | 3.04% | 3.38% | 1.87% | 0.35% | 0.80% | 21.57% |
| 2024 | -0.05% | 4.25% | 3.22% | -3.86% | 4.47% | 1.71% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.26% | -2.17% | 4.18% | -5.27% | 13.65% |
| 2023 | 7.52% | -3.13% | 2.64% | 1.47% | -1.25% | 5.74% | 3.61% | -2.80% | -4.39% | -2.97% | 9.03% | 5.41% | 21.61% |
| 2022 | -4.58% | -2.83% | 1.92% | -7.77% | 0.21% | -8.25% | 7.23% | -4.23% | -9.62% | 6.19% | 8.08% | -4.34% | -18.33% |
| 2021 | -0.37% | 2.73% | 2.94% | 4.38% | 1.48% | 1.27% | 0.79% | 2.22% | -4.14% | 5.21% | -2.57% | 3.88% | 18.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Class K has an annualized alpha of -0.76%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 02, 2011.
- This fund participated in 98.16% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.00% 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
- -0.76%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 91.00%
- Downside Capture
- 98.16%
Expense Ratio
LIVKX has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LIVKX ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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 Class K (LIVKX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| LIVKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.43 | 2.24 | +0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.36 | 3.07 | +0.29 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.41 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.23 | 2.93 | +0.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.31 | 13.52 | +0.79 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Class K provided a 2.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.72 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.36 | $0.46 | $0.31 | $0.51 | $0.33 | $0.35 | $0.20 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 2.24% | 2.53% | 0.01% | 2.08% | 2.02% | 2.08% | 1.61% | 3.00% | 2.40% | 2.31% | 1.57% | 2.93% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Class K. 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 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| 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 | $0.19 | $0.44 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.46 |
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 Class K. 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 Class K was 34.39%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.39%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 6d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.44%Oct 2022 | 11mo 7d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.58%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 5mo 18d | 8mo 15dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.46%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 1mo 29d | 5mo 29dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.20%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 19d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LIVKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.39% | -56.78% | +22.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.44% | -9.10% | -0.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.46% | -18.90% | +1.44% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.44% | -25.43% | -1.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.39% | -33.92% | -0.47% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.51% | -10.72% | +6.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.13% | 1.97% | +0.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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