# BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, Investor A (BAMPX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: BlackRock · Asset class: Multi-Asset
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2006-12-21

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...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $14.27 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Assets Under Management | $769.6M |
| NAV | $14.27 |
| Holdings Count | 21 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 5.13% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.73 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $13.14 – $14.57 |
| Beta | 0.85 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.7314 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-29
- Pay date: 2025-12-29

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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 5.13%, 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 $769.6M 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 is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BAMPX's is 0.68%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was BAMPX launched?

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

### Does BAMPX pay a dividend?

Yes, BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, Investor A (BAMPX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.13%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does BAMPX pay dividends?

BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, Investor A pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is BAMPX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BAMPX was 2025-12-29. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will BAMPX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.68% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does BAMPX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BAMPX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does BAMPX cost more than a fund like VOO?

BAMPX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.68%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether BAMPX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to BAMPX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as BAMPX (0.68%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bampx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bampx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bampx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bampx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bampx/peers

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