- CUSIP
- 066922360
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2010
- Category
- Target Retirement Date
- Index Tracked
- BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Custom Benchmark (USD)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
LPCPX Performance Chart
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C (LPCPX) is up 12.2% since the beginning of the year. LPCPX is currently trading at $28 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LPCPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,402.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C (LPCPX) has returned 12.23% so far this year and 26.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LPCPX has returned 9.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C
- 1D
- 0.40%
- 1M
- 4.84%
- YTD
- 12.23%
- 6M
- 13.12%
- 1Y
- 26.60%
- 3Y*
- 15.83%
- 5Y*
- 6.99%
- 10Y*
- 9.88%
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%
LPCPX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 3, 2010, LPCPX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LPCPX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.18% | 2.02% | -6.01% | 8.78% | 3.87% | 0.40% | 12.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.14% | -0.67% | -3.56% | 0.37% | 5.30% | 4.24% | 0.18% | 3.45% | 3.17% | 0.96% | 0.28% | 0.90% | 18.89% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 4.24% | 3.48% | -4.37% | 4.85% | 1.62% | 2.08% | 2.64% | 2.11% | -2.60% | 4.15% | -11.72% | 5.29% |
| 2023 | 7.51% | -3.31% | 2.84% | 1.32% | -1.77% | 6.23% | 3.41% | -2.96% | -4.58% | -2.99% | 9.20% | 5.60% | 21.07% |
| 2022 | -4.68% | -3.42% | 1.56% | -7.74% | 0.42% | -8.51% | 6.77% | -4.41% | -9.56% | 5.97% | 8.74% | -4.53% | -19.52% |
| 2021 | -0.45% | 3.19% | 2.32% | 4.36% | 1.64% | -1.06% | 0.57% | 1.87% | -4.34% | 4.95% | -2.58% | 3.89% | 14.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C has an annualized alpha of -1.79%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2010.
- This fund participated in 103.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.83, 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
- -1.79%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 87.47%
- Downside Capture
- 103.80%
Expense Ratio
LPCPX has a high expense ratio of 1.59%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LPCPX ranks 54 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C (LPCPX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| LPCPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.08 | 2.24 | -0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.90 | 3.07 | -0.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.41 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.92 | 2.93 | -0.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.73 | 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 Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C provided a 4.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.26 | $1.26 | $0.42 | $0.44 | $0.36 | $3.26 | $0.30 | $1.06 | $2.49 | $1.07 | $0.19 | $1.44 |
Dividend yield | 4.59% | 5.15% | 1.93% | 2.08% | 2.06% | 14.52% | 1.36% | 5.32% | 14.74% | 5.04% | 1.06% | 8.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C. 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 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $1.26 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.44 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.11 | $3.26 |
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 Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C. 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 Dynamic 2050 Fund Investor C was 34.60%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.60%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 5mo 6d | 7mo 8dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.72%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.17%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 5mo 5d | 9mo 5dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.81%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 11mo 16d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.22%Feb 2016 | 8mo 28d | 11mo 18d | 1y 8moMay 2015 - Jan 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LPCPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.60% | -56.78% | +22.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.55% | -9.10% | -0.45% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.17% | -18.90% | -4.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.72% | -25.43% | -2.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.60% | -33.92% | -0.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.24% | -10.72% | +5.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.19% | 1.97% | +0.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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