Fixed Income

BHYSX

High Yield Fund

  • NAV as of Nov 20, 2024 $7.18
    52 WK: 6.79 - 7.25
  • 1 Day NAV Change as of Nov 20, 2024 0.00 (0.00%)
  • NAV Total Return as of Nov 20, 2024 YTD: 8.12%
  • Morningstar Rating

Overview

About this Fund

1. A high income solution
2. Flexible in changing market conditions
3. Seeks high income to maximize total return

Investment Approach

Invests primarily in non-investment grade bonds with maturities of 10 years or less. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments.

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Performance

Performance

  1y 3y 5y 10y
Total Return (%) 15.49 3.33 4.59 4.67
Benchmark (%) 15.73 3.09 4.70 5.04
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) 14.05 2.87 4.17 4.17
Morningstar Ranking 136/654 171/598 144/563 77/425
Morningstar Quartile 1 2 2 1
Lipper Category Avg. (%) 14.44 2.64 4.12 4.20
Lipper Ranking 107/502 98/451 118/427 65/313
Lipper Quartile 1 1 2 1
  YTD 1m 3m 1y 3y 5y 10y
Total Return (%) 8.03 1.24 4.72 15.49 10.34 25.15 57.92
Benchmark (%) 8.00 1.62 5.28 15.73 9.57 25.83 63.52
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) 7.36 1.31 4.41 14.05 8.86 22.68 50.42
Lipper Category Avg. (%) 7.48 1.36 4.57 14.44 8.17 22.48 51.16
  2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 15.15 5.39 5.58 -10.68 13.42
Benchmark (%) 14.32 7.05 5.26 -11.18 13.44
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) 12.62 4.91 4.77 -10.09 12.08

Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.

The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The Fund’s returns prior to September 17, 2018 are the returns of a predecessor fund that reorganized into the Fund on September 17, 2018. The predecessor fund had the same investment objectives, strategies and policies, portfolio management team and contractual arrangements, including the same contractual fees and expenses, as the Fund as of the date of the reorganization. As a result, the performance of the Fund would have been substantially similar to that of the predecessor fund.
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Key Facts

Key Facts

Size of Fund (Millions)
as of Nov 20, 2024
$26,301.9 M
Share Class launch date
Nov 19, 1998
Benchmark Index
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index
Morningstar Category
High Yield Bond
CUSIP
09260B598
Open to New Investors
Yes
Size of Class (Millions)
as of Nov 20, 2024
$98.7 M
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Distribution Frequency
None
Lipper Classification
High Yield Funds
Max Offer Price
as of Nov 20, 2024
$7.18
Turnover Percent in the Annual Report
as of Sep 30, 2023
66.00%

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings
as of Oct 31, 2024
1,518
Alpha (3y)
as of Oct 31, 2024
0.02
R-Squared (3y)
as of Oct 31, 2024
99.32
Beta (3y)
as of Oct 31, 2024
1.00
Unsubsidized 30-Day SEC Yield
as of Oct 31, 2024
6.23%
Effective Duration
as of Oct 31, 2024
1.75 yrs
Best 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years
3 months ending Jan 31, 2024
8.18%
30 Day SEC Yield
as of Oct 31, 2024
6.25%
Yield to Maturity
as of Oct 31, 2024
7.47%
Fund Standard Deviation (3y)
as of Oct 31, 2024
8.58
Average Coupon
as of Oct 31, 2024
6.77%
Yield to Worst
as of Oct 31, 2024
7.19%
Weighted Average Life
as of Oct 31, 2024
4.30 yrs
Worst 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years
3 months ending Jun 30, 2022
-10.14%

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This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. For standardized performance, please see the Performance section above.

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics

To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% (or 50% for bond funds and money market funds) of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities with ESG coverage by MSCI ESG Research (certain cash positions and other asset types deemed not relevant for ESG analysis by MSCI are removed prior to calculating a fund’s gross weight; the absolute values of short positions are included but treated as uncovered), the fund’s holdings date must be less than one year old, and the fund must have at least ten securities. MSCI Ratings are currently unavailable for this fund.

Business Involvement

Business Involvement

Business Involvement metrics can help investors gain a more comprehensive view of specific activities in which a fund may be exposed through its investments.


Business Involvement metrics are not indicative of a fund’s investment objective, and, unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, do not change a fund’s investment objective or constrain the fund’s investable universe. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's prospectus.


Review the MSCI methodology behind the Business Involvement metrics, using links below.

MSCI - Controversial Weapons
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MSCI - Nuclear Weapons
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MSCI - Civilian Firearms
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MSCI - Tobacco
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MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators
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MSCI - Thermal Coal
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MSCI - Oil Sands
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Business Involvement Coverage
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Percentage of Fund not covered
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BlackRock business involvement exposures as shown above for Thermal Coal and Oil Sands are calculated and reported for companies that generate more than 5% of revenue from thermal coal or oil sands as defined by MSCI ESG Research. For the exposure to companies that generate any revenue from thermal coal or oil sands (at a 0% revenue threshold), as defined by MSCI ESG Research, it is as follows: Thermal Coal -% and for Oil Sands -%.

Business Involvement metrics are calculated by BlackRock using data from MSCI ESG Research which provides a profile of each company’s specific business involvement. BlackRock leverages this data to provide a summed up view across holdings and translates it to a fund's market value exposure to the listed Business Involvement areas above.


Business Involvement metrics are designed only to identify companies where MSCI has conducted research and identified as having involvement in the covered activity. As a result, it is possible there is additional involvement in these covered activities where MSCI does not have coverage. This information should not be used to produce comprehensive lists of companies without involvement. Business Involvement metrics are only displayed if at least 1% of the fund’s gross weight includes securities covered by MSCI ESG Research.

ESG Integration

ESG Integration

BlackRock considers many investment risks in our processes. In order to seek the best risk-adjusted returns for our clients, we manage material risks and opportunities that could impact portfolios, including financially material Environmental, Social and/or Governance (ESG) data or information, where available. See our Firm Wide ESG Integration Statement for more information on this approach and fund documentation for how these material risks are considered within this product, where applicable.

Fees

Fees

as of current prospectus
Gross Expense Ratio 0.86%
Net Expense Ratio 0.85%

Net Expense Ratio excluding Investment Related Expenses is 0.84%

  • Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.01%
  • Interest expense 0.00%

Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Rating

4 stars
Overall Morningstar Rating for High Yield Fund, as of Oct 31, 2024 rated against 588 High Yield Bond Funds based on risk adjusted total return.

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - SILVER
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Silver medal. (Effective Sep 03, 2024)
Analyst-Driven % as of Sep 03, 2024
100.00
Data Coverage % as of Sep 03, 2024
100.00

Lipper Leader

 
 
 
 
Overall Lipper Leaders ratings based on an equal-weighted average of percentile ranks for each measure over 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods (if applicable) and do not take into account the effects of sales charges for these categories (Consistent Return, Preservation, Total Return, Expense, and Tax Efficiency) as of Oct 31, 2024 out of 447, 6,105, 449, 106 and 449 Funds, respectively in Lipper's High Yield Funds classification.

Holdings

Holdings

as of Oct 31, 2024
Name Weight (%)
ISHARES BROAD USD HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BOND ETF 4.69
TRANSDIGM INC 1.95
VENTURE GLOBAL LNG INC 1.93
HUB INTERNATIONAL LTD 1.83
CLOUD SOFTWARE GROUP INC 1.79
Name Weight (%)
LEVEL 3 FINANCING INC 1.24
ALLIANT HOLDINGS INTERMEDIATE LLC 1.21
ATHENAHEALTH GROUP INC 0.98
ALLIED UNIVERSAL HOLDCO LLC 0.96
FORTRESS TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTORS LLC 0.92
Name Market Value Weight (%) Shares Maturity Coupon (%)
Detailed Holdings and Analytics
Holdings are subject to change. Fund holdings and allocations shown are unaudited, and may not be representative of current or future investments. The Fund is actively managed and its details, holdings and characteristics will vary. Holdings shown should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The user relies on this data at its own risk and neither BlackRock nor any other party makes any representations or express or implied warranties (which are expressly disclaimed) nor shall they incur any liability for any errors or omissions in the data.

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of Oct 31, 2024

% Notional Exposures

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Oct 31, 2024

% Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Oct 31, 2024

% Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
The fund itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency. Credit quality ratings on underlying securities of the fund are received from S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and converted to the equivalent S&P major rating category. This breakdown is provided by BlackRock and takes the median rating of the three agencies when all three agencies rate a security the lower of the two ratings if only two agencies rate a security and one rating if that is all that is provided. Unrated securities do not necessarily indicate low quality. Below investment-grade is represented by a rating of BB and below. Ratings and portfolio credit quality may change over time.

Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settle dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Certain transactions the funds may utilize may give rise to a form of leverage through either (a) additional market exposure or (b) borrowing capital in an attempt to increase investment return. The use of such transactions includes certain leverage-related risks, including potential for higher volatility, greater decline of the fund’s net asset value and fluctuations of dividends and distributions paid by the fund.

Allocations are subject to change.

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Mitchell S. Garfin, CFA
Mitchell S. Garfin, CFA
Co-Head of U.S. High Yield in Global Credit team

  

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Mitchell S. Garfin, CFA, Managing Director, is the Co-Head of U.S. High Yield within BlackRock's Global Credit team. He is also responsible for managing Global High Yield strategies. 

 

Mr. Garfin joined BlackRock in 1997 as an analyst in the Account Management Group working with taxable financial institutional clients. He joined the Portfolio Management Group in 2000 as a credit research analyst and in 2005 moved to portfolio management.  Mr. Garfin moved to his current role in 2007 and serves as Head of the Global Credit Human Capital Committee.

 

Mr. Garfin earned a BA degree, with distinction, in finance from the University of Michigan in 1997, and an MBA degree in finance and economics from New York University in 2005.

David Delbos
David Delbos
Managing Director

David Delbos, Managing Director, is the Co-Head of U.S. High Yield within BlackRock's Global Credit team.

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David Delbos, Managing Director, is the Co-Head of U.S. High Yield within BlackRock's Global Credit team. He is also responsible for managing Global High Yield strategies.

 

Mr. Delbos joined BlackRock in 2002 as a credit research analyst in the Leveraged Finance Group. He transitioned to a portfolio management role in 2012. 

 

Prior to joining the Leveraged Finance team at BlackRock in 2002, Mr. Delbos was an analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

 

Mr. Delbos earned a BA degree, Magna Cum Laude, in history from Tufts University in 2000.

Portfolio Manager

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