Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked BlackRock Funds
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 $3.56 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 Energy & Resources A (SSGRX) 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 three year annualized return of 0.16%.
Daniel J. Rice, III is the fund manager and he has managed this BlackRock mutual fund since 2005.
BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Investor A (BAICX) seeks high current income. The fund invests the majority of its assets equity securities. It may invest substantially all of its assets in debt securities. It invests in companies regardless of their size and in both domestic and foreign securities. The fund has a three year annualized return of 10.28%.
The BlackRock fund has a minimum initial investment of $1,000 and an expense ratio of 0.80% compared to a category average of 0.90%.
BlackRock California Municipal Bond A (MDCMX) invests a large share 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 three year annualized return of 8.18%.
Walter R. O'Connor is the fund manager and she has managed this BlackRock mutual fund since 1993.
BlackRock High Yield Bond A (BHYAX) seeks maximum total return. The fund 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 three year annualized return of 12.88%.
As of November 2012, this Blackrock mutual fund held 765 issues, with 1.85% of its total assets invested in Engy Future Inter Hldng Co LI 10%.
BlackRock Emerging Markets A (MDDCX) invests a large share of its assets in companies from countries with developing economies. The fund invests in at least three countries at any point in time. Countries invested in include those which make up the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index. The fund has a three year annualized return of 4.05%.
The BlackRock fund has a minimum initial investment of $1,000 and an expense ratio of 1.59% compared to a category average of 1.59%.
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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