BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, Investor A

Frequently Asked Questions About BAMPX

What does BAMPX invest in?

This fund's primary objective is to cultivate a balanced portfolio, aiming for both sustained capital growth over the long term and a robust stream of current income, with a distinct emphasis on generating income. Structured as a 'fund of funds,' it typically allocates approximately 40% of its total assets to equity holdings and dedicates the remaining 60% to fixed-income instruments. The fund manager generally directs these investments primarily into other BlackRock-affiliated mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Furthermore, to potentially enhance returns or manage risk in line with its investment mandate, the fund has the flexibility to utilize derivative instruments, including options, futures, total return swaps, and foreign currency transactions.

What is the expense ratio of BAMPX?

BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, Investor A (BAMPX) charges an expense ratio of 0.68%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is BAMPX's dividend yield?

BAMPX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.10%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is BAMPX?

BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, Investor A (BAMPX) manages $802.7M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BAMPX actively managed or an index fund?

BAMPX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was BAMPX launched?

BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, Investor A (BAMPX) launched in December 2006 and is managed by BlackRock.