Fund info

BlackRock Core Bond Portfolio Investor A Shares is an open-end mutual fund that primarily invests in high-quality, investment-grade bonds across the U.S. fixed income market. Its main objective is to achieve a total return that surpasses that of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, providing a core exposure to a broad range of U.S. government, agency, and corporate bonds. The fund maintains at least 80% of its assets in bonds and typically keeps an effective duration close to the benchmark, balancing credit quality and interest rate sensitivity at moderate levels. With a portfolio diversified across thousands of holdings, including significant allocations to U.S. Treasury securities and agency-backed mortgage debt, the fund serves as a foundational component for investors seeking broad fixed-income market participation. Managed by BlackRock, the portfolio leverages the company’s deep fixed income expertise and emphasizes conservative, long-term total returns. The fund plays a pivotal role in the fixed income category, acting as a core bond allocation offering income and diversification for a wide range of investor profiles.