LONGER LIFE. LOWER RETURNS. NEW STRATEGY.
With interest rates at record lows, your investment income stream has slowed to a trickle. Traditional investments like government bonds are squeezing people who want to save for and enjoy their retirement. It's time for a new approach.
The BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Fund (BAICX) scours the world for the best income opportunities from all asset classes — bonds, equities and more. It combines these investments into a portfolio with two goals: providing a high level of income and protecting your money.
Average Annual Total Returns
| Investor A Shares as of 3/31/13 | 1 yr. | 3 yr. | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|
| w/out max sales charge | 11.90 | 10.17 | 6.42 |
| w/ max sales charge | 6.03 | 8.19 | 5.28 |
All numbers listed above are calculated using Investor A share class as of 3/31/2013.
The share classes have different sales charges, fees and other features. Returns with sales charge reflect the deduction of current maximum initial sales charge of 5.25% for Investor A shares.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal values may fluctuate so that so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown. All returns assume reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions. Total annual operating expenses as stated in the fund's most recent prospectus are 1.30% (Investor A Shares). Since inception date of the fund is 04/07/08. The fund's annual total returns prior to 11/21/11 reflect a different investment strategy.
* Up/down capture measures relative performance in up and down markets. Up-capture shows how much the fund gained, relative to the benchmark, when the benchmark rose. Down-capture shows how much the fund lost, relative to the benchmark, when the benchmark decreased. Source: BlackRock, for the one-year period ended 3/31/13. The Benchmark consists of 50% MSCI World and 50% Barclays US Aggregate Bond Indices.
† Traditional bond investment defined by the Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index. Yield shown is the unsubsidized 30-day SEC yield as of 3/31/13. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Important Risks of the Fund: The portfolio is actively managed and its characteristics will vary. As a fund of funds, the Portfolio is subject to the risks associated with the underlying BlackRock funds in which it invests. Stock and bond values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending on market conditions. International investing involves risks, including risks related to foreign currency, limited liquidity, less government regulation and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments. These risks often are heightened for investments in emerging/developing markets or smaller capital markets. The two main risks related to fixed income investing are interest-rate risk and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in the market value of bonds. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the bond issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments. Asset allocation strategies do not assure profit and do not protect against loss. Non-diversification of investments means that more assets are potentially invested in fewer securities than if investments were diversified, so risk is increased because each investment has a greater effect on performance. Investing in derivatives entails specific risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and/or increase volatility.
You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the fund carefully before investing. The Fund's prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Prepared by BlackRock Investments, LLC, member FINRA.
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