One of the world's premier asset management firms, BlackRock
offers a range of risk management, strategic advisor and enterprise
investment system services. With over $3.513 trillion worth of
assets under management, it caters to institutional, intermediary
and individual investors through a wide range of products and
services. These offerings include individual and institutional
separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment
options. BlackRock aims to provide a wide range of investment
solutions to its clients, helping them strike the right
Below we will share with you 5 top rated BlackRock funds. Each
has earned a
Zacks #1
Rank
(Strong Buy) as we expect the fund to outperform its peers in the
future. To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all
BlackRock funds, investors can
click here to see the complete list of funds
.
BlackRock California Municipal Bond
(
MDCMX
) invests the majority of its assets in California municipal bonds
and securities rated investment grade. The weighted average
maturity period of its portfolio is usually higher than ten years.
The fund has a five year annualized return of 3.01%.
The BlackRock fund has an expense ratio of 0.78% compared to a
category average of 0.95%.
BlackRock Global Allocation A
(
MDLOX
) seeks total return. The fund purchases equity, debt as well as
money market instruments. Not more than 35% of its assets may be
invested in junk bonds. It may also invest in real estate
investment trusts. The fund has a five year annualized return of
5.04%.
As of October 2011, this fund held 1012 issues, with 1.93% of
its total assets invested in US Treasury Note 3.5%.
BlackRock Mid Cap Growth A
(
BMGAX
) invests the majority of its assets in growth stocks of domestic
mid-cap companies. The fund focuses on acquiring common stock, but
also purchases preferred stock and related convertible securities.
It may also utilize synthetic instruments such as futures and
options. The fund has a five year annualized return of 3.29%.
Eileen Leary is the fund manager and she has managed this
BlackRock fund since 2002.
BlackRock Energy & Resources A
(
SSGRX
) seeks capital appreciation over the long term. The fund invests
the majority of its assets in equity securities of global energy
and natural resources companies and companies in related
businesses. It invests in companies from at least three countries
at a given time and in those with economic linkages to a number of
countries. The fund has a five year annualized return of 5.13%.
The BlackRock fund has a minimum initial investment of $1,000
and an expense ratio of 1.27% compared to a category average of
1.63%.
BlackRock High Yield Bond A
(
BHYAX
) invests the majority of its assets in high yielding junk bonds in
order to maximize total returns. The fund may invest a maximum of
30% of its assets in non U.S denominated foreign bonds primarily to
generate returns. The fund has a five year annualized return of
7.05%.
Derek Schoenhofen is the fund manager and she has managed this
BlackRock fund since 2009.
To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all BlackRock
funds, investors can
click here to see the complete list of funds
.
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