BlackRock applies the same controlled duration, relative value sector rotation, and security selection style to the management of fundamental fixed income mandates, including those with a duration target. The distinguishing feature of BlackRock's fixed income investment management style is the ability to generate alpha within a risk-managed framework. Real-time analysis of a vast array of risk measures allows assessment of the potential impact of various sector and security strategies on total return. As a result, consistent value is added and performance volatility is controlled.

Strategy Focus Representative Benchmark
LIBOR Broad / Diversified Treasury Bill
LIBOR-based benchmark
Enhanced Cash Broad / Diversified Citigroup 1-Year Treasury Index
Short Duration Broad / Diversified Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index
Intermediate Duration Broad / Diversified Barclays Intermediate Gov/Credit Index
Barclays Intermediate Aggregate Index
Long Duration / Liability Driven Investing Broad / Diversified Barclays Long Gov/Credit Index Citigroup
Citigroup Large Pension Fund Index
Customized duration-target benchmarks
Customized liability-based benchmarks

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