- ISIN
- US06739T5561
- CUSIP
- 06739T556
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2008
- 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
STLFX Performance Chart
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund (STLFX) is up 12.4% since the beginning of the year. STLFX is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of STLFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,516.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund (STLFX) has returned 12.43% so far this year and 28.17% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, STLFX has returned 11.19% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund
- 1D
- 1.28%
- 1M
- 1.64%
- YTD
- 12.43%
- 6M
- 12.13%
- 1Y
- 28.17%
- 3Y*
- 15.39%
- 5Y*
- 8.68%
- 10Y*
- 11.19%
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%
STLFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2008, STLFX'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 Apr 2009 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, STLFX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.4%, 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 | 3.30% | 2.09% | -5.93% | 8.88% | 3.93% | 0.14% | 12.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.20% | -0.60% | -3.42% | 0.40% | 5.41% | 4.32% | 0.25% | 3.55% | 3.27% | 1.03% | 0.34% | 0.98% | 20.03% |
| 2024 | 0.05% | 4.34% | 3.58% | -4.31% | 4.95% | 1.74% | 2.13% | 2.75% | 2.15% | -2.50% | 4.23% | -12.14% | 5.73% |
| 2023 | 7.62% | -3.21% | 2.92% | 1.38% | -1.72% | 6.38% | 3.45% | -2.87% | -4.53% | -2.90% | 9.33% | 5.69% | 22.31% |
| 2022 | -4.61% | -3.33% | 1.63% | -7.69% | 0.51% | -8.43% | 6.88% | -4.34% | -9.46% | 6.10% | 8.77% | -4.45% | -18.73% |
| 2021 | -0.40% | 3.26% | 2.41% | 4.49% | 1.69% | 0.86% | 0.68% | 1.91% | -4.25% | 5.01% | -2.48% | 4.01% | 18.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.12%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2008.
- This fund participated in 102.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.87, 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
- -1.12%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 93.54%
- Downside Capture
- 102.63%
Expense Ratio
STLFX has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
STLFX ranks 56 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 (STLFX) 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.
| STLFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.91 | 2.78 | +0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.46 | 12.44 | +0.02 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund provided a 5.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.58 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.58 | $1.58 | $0.42 | $0.63 | $0.46 | $3.88 | $0.52 | $1.24 | $2.69 | $1.26 | $0.38 | $1.61 |
Dividend yield | 5.51% | 6.20% | 1.86% | 2.91% | 2.51% | 16.88% | 2.27% | 6.09% | 15.73% | 5.87% | 2.00% | 9.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 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 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $1.58 |
| 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 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.63 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.18 | $3.88 |
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. 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 was 50.35%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 460 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2050 Fund drawdown is 0.63%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.35%Mar 2009 | 7mo 18d | 1y 10mo | 2y 5moJul 2008 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.48%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 5mo 5d | 7mo 7dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.07%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.35%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 5mo 5d | 9mo 5dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.44%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 11mo 10d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| STLFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.35% | -56.78% | +6.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.45% | -9.10% | -0.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.35% | -18.90% | -4.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.07% | -25.43% | -1.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.48% | -33.92% | -0.56% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.63% | -1.80% | +1.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.76% | -10.71% | +3.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.21% | 2.03% | +0.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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