BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio Investor C Shares BLDCX Strategy

The investment seeks total return in excess of the reference benchmark in a manner that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in investment grade bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is between 0 and 3 years. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds (commonly called "high yield" or "junk bonds"). It may also invest up to 35% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.