BlackBerry Limited

Frequently Asked Questions About BB

What does BB invest in?

BlackBerry Limited stands as a global technology company, delivering intelligent security solutions, software, and comprehensive services to government bodies and businesses worldwide. Its operational structure is divided into three primary segments: Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), and Licensing & Other ventures. Within its Cybersecurity division, the company offers the sophisticated BlackBerry Cyber Suite. This platform leverages Cylance's artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to provide a robust array of protective measures. Key components include BlackBerry Protect, an Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) also featuring Mobile Threat Defense (MTD); BlackBerry Optics, an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution designed for deep visibility and proactive prevention of malicious activities; BlackBerry Guard, which delivers managed detection and response (MDR) services; BlackBerry Gateway, an AI-driven Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) offering; and BlackBerry Persona, a User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) solution focused on real-time user identity verification. Beyond its core cybersecurity offerings, BlackBerry provides the Spark Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Suite. This suite encompasses BlackBerry UEM, serving as the foundational software for its secure communication ecosystem, and BlackBerry Dynamics, which furnishes a secure container technology and development environment for mobile applications. The company further supplies critical event management systems such as BlackBerry AtHoc and BlackBerry Alert. For government entities, it offers SecuSUITE, a secure voice and text messaging solution compatible across multiple operating systems, alongside BBM Enterprise, a secure instant messaging platform tailored for corporate use. In the sphere of embedded systems and the IoT, BlackBerry’s diverse portfolio includes BlackBerry QNX, recognized for its Neutrino operating system, the BlackBerry QNX CAR platform, and various embedded solutions. Other notable products are BlackBerry Jarvis, a cloud-native platform for static application security testing of binaries; BlackBerry Certicom, specializing in cryptographic and management products; BlackBerry Radar, an asset monitoring solution; and BlackBerry IVY, an intelligent vehicle data platform. These are complemented by a suite of enterprise and cybersecurity consulting services. Furthermore, BlackBerry generates revenue through its substantial patent licensing program and fees derived from access to legacy services. As of February 28, 2022, the company maintained an impressive portfolio of approximately 38,000 global patents and patent applications. Founded in 1984, BlackBerry Limited is strategically headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

What is the expense ratio of BB?

An expense ratio for BlackBerry Limited (BB) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is BB?

BlackBerry Limited (BB) manages $5.01B 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 BB actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was BB launched?

BlackBerry Limited (BB) launched in February 1999 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has BB performed?

BB's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.