Fund info

BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund Investor A Shares is an open-end mutual fund designed to deliver total return through a diversified, rules-based approach across global markets. It primarily targets fixed and floating rate credit, complemented by exposures to securitized assets, currencies, and other alternative risk premia, seeking a portfolio with lower correlation to traditional equity and core bond benchmarks. The strategy blends multiple systematic sleeves—such as credit selection, relative value, macro, and currency—implemented with cash securities and derivatives to manage risk and enhance capital efficiency. The fund is actively managed, using a disciplined framework for position sizing, hedging, and liquidity, with derivatives employed for both risk management and return generation within prescribed limits. It serves as a core alternative allocation in multi-asset portfolios, aiming to diversify income and return sources while moderating volatility versus broad market cycles. The vehicle is part of BlackRock’s alternatives platform, with a multi-year track record in the multistrategy category and third-party recognition reflecting risk-adjusted performance within its peer group.