JANUARY 26, 2024
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Summary Prospectus |
BlackRock Funds II | Class K Shares
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BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation Fund
Class K: BKGPX
Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund’s prospectus, which contains more
information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund’s prospectus (including amendments and supplements), reports to shareholders and other information about the Fund, including the Fund’s statement of additional information, online at
http://www.blackrock.com/prospectus. You can also get this information at no cost by calling (800) 537-4942 or by sending an e-mail request to prospectus.request@blackrock.com, or from your financial professional. The Fund’s
prospectus and statement of additional information, both dated January 26, 2024, as amended and supplemented from time to time, are incorporated by reference into (legally made a part of) this Summary Prospectus.
This Summary
Prospectus contains information you should know before investing, including information about risks. Please read it before you invest and keep it for future reference.
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Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank
Guarantee
Summary Prospectus
Key Facts About BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation Fund
Investment Objective
The investment objective of the BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation Fund
(“60/40 Fund”or the “Fund”) is to seek long term capital appreciation. Current income is also a
consideration.
Fees and
Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell
Class K Shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage
commissions and other fees to your financial professional or your selected securities dealer, broker, investment adviser, service provider or industry
professional (including BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) and its affiliates) (each, a “Financial Intermediary”), which are not reflected in the table and example below.
| Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |
|
Class K Shares |
| Management Fee |
|
None |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |
|
None |
| Other Expenses |
|
0.10 % |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1 |
|
0.20 % |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses1 |
|
0.30 % |
| Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements2 |
|
(0.03 )% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements2 |
|
0.27 % |
1
The Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not correlate to the ratios of expenses to
average net assets given in the Fund’s most recent annual report, which do not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.
2
As described in the “Management of the Funds” section of the Fund’s prospectus on page 134, BlackRock has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements (excluding Dividend Expense, Interest Expense, Acquired Fund (underlying fund) Fees and Expenses and certain
other Fund expenses) as a percentage of average daily net assets to 0.07% of average daily net assets through June 30, 2025. The contractual agreement may be terminated upon 90 days’ notice by a majority of the non-interested trustees of BlackRock Funds II or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.
Example:
This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other
mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then
redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5%
return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
| |
1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
10 Years |
| Class K Shares |
$28 |
$93 |
$166 |
$378 |
Portfolio Turnover:
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns
over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the
Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 93% of the average value of its portfolio.
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Principal
Investment Strategies of the Fund
The Fund, which is a fund of funds, normally intends to obtain exposure to equity
securities (and certain other instruments described below) in an amount equal to 60% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets. The Fund intends to obtain this exposure primarily through investments in underlying
funds, including exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). Under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated
ETFs.
In general, the Fund invests in three different kinds of
underlying funds: those that invest primarily in equity securities or certain other instruments described below (referred to as “equity funds”), those that invest
primarily in fixed-income securities (referred to as “fixed-income funds”), and those that invest in a mix of securities and other instruments in which equity funds and fixed-income funds invest (referred to as “multi-asset funds”). Equity funds may include funds that invest in, among other things, domestic and international equities, real estate-related securities or instruments
and commodity-related securities or instruments. Fixed-income funds may include funds that invest in, among other things, domestic and non-U.S. bonds, U.S. Government securities, mortgage-backed securities, high yield (or junk) bonds,
and cash or money market instruments. Multi-asset funds may include funds that invest in any of the securities or instruments in which equity funds or fixed-income funds may
invest.
Variations in the target asset allocation between equity
and fixed-income securities, through investments in underlying funds, are permitted up to 10%. Therefore, based on a target equity/fixed-income allocation of 60%/40%, the Fund
may have an equity/fixed-income allocation that ranges from 70%/30% to 50%/50%. Although variations beyond the 10% range are generally not permitted, BlackRock may determine in light of market conditions or other factors that a
greater variation is warranted to protect the Fund or achieve its investment goal.
The Fund’s equity allocation may be further diversified by style (including both value and growth funds), market capitalization (including both large cap and small cap funds), globally (including domestic and international (including
emerging market) funds), or other factors. The Fund’s fixed-income allocation may be further diversified by sector (including government, corporate, agency, mortgage-backed securities, and other sectors), duration (a calculation of the
average life of a bond which measures its price risk), credit quality (including non-investment grade debt or “junk bonds”), geographic location, or other factors.
The percentage allocation to the various types of equity and fixed-income securities are determined at the discretion of the portfolio managers and can be changed to reflect the
current market environment.
The Fund may have indirect exposure to derivative instruments through its investments in certain underlying funds.
Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund
Risk is inherent in all investing. The value of your investment in the Fund, as well as the amount of return you receive on your investment, may fluctuate significantly from day to day and over time. You may lose part or all of your
investment in the Fund or your investment may not perform as well as other similar investments. Through its
investments in underlying funds, the Fund will be subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds’ investments. Please see “Details About the
Funds — Investment Risks — Principal Risks of the Underlying Funds” for a description of these risks. The following is a summary description of principal risks of investing in the Fund. The
relative significance of each risk factor below may change over time and you should review each risk factor carefully.
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Investments in Mutual Funds and ETFs Risk — The Fund’s investments are concentrated in underlying BlackRock funds, so the Fund’s investment performance is directly related to the performance of the underlying funds. The
Fund may also directly invest in ETFs. The Fund’s net asset value will change with changes in the equity and bond markets and the value of the mutual funds, ETFs and other securities in which it invests. An investment in the Fund will
entail more direct and indirect costs and expenses than a direct investment in the underlying funds and ETFs. For example, the Fund indirectly pays a portion of the expenses
(including operating expenses and management fees) incurred by the underlying funds and ETFs.
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Allocation Risk — The Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective depends upon BlackRock’s skill in determining
the Fund’s strategic asset class allocation and in selecting the best mix of underlying funds and direct investments. There is a risk that BlackRock’s evaluations and
assumptions regarding asset classes or underlying funds may be incorrect in view of actual market conditions. In addition, the asset allocation or the combination of underlying funds determined by BlackRock could result in underperformance as compared to funds with similar investment
objectives and strategies.
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Affiliated Fund Risk — In managing the Fund, BlackRock will have authority to select and substitute underlying
funds. BlackRock may be subject to potential conflicts of interest in selecting underlying funds because the fees paid to BlackRock by some underlying funds are higher than the fees paid by other underlying funds. However,
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BlackRock is a fiduciary to
the Fund and is legally obligated to act in the Fund’s best interests when selecting underlying funds. If an underlying fund holds interests in an affiliated fund, the Fund
may be prohibited from purchasing shares of that underlying fund.
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Commodities Related Investments Risk — Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodity-linked derivative investments may be
affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in inflation, interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, embargoes, tariffs and
international economic, political and regulatory developments.
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Debt Securities Risk — Debt securities, such as bonds, involve risks, such as credit risk, interest rate risk, extension risk, and
prepayment risk, each of which are described in further detail below:
Credit Risk — Credit risk refers to the possibility that the
issuer of a debt security (i.e., the borrower) will not be able to make payments of interest and principal when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the
market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the Fund’s investment in that issuer. The degree of credit risk depends on both the financial condition of the issuer and the terms of the obligation.
Interest Rate Risk — The market value of bonds and other fixed-income securities changes in response to interest rate changes and
other factors. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates
rise.
The Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the recent period of historically low interest
rates. For example, if interest rates increase by 1%, assuming a current portfolio duration of ten years, and all other factors being equal, the value of the Fund’s investments would be expected to decrease by 10%. (Duration is a
measure of the price sensitivity of a debt security or portfolio of debt securities to relative changes in interest rates.) The magnitude of these fluctuations in the market price of bonds and other fixed-income securities is generally
greater for those securities with longer maturities. Fluctuations in the market price of the Fund’s investments will not affect interest income derived from instruments
already owned by the Fund, but will be reflected in the Fund’s net asset value. The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply in a manner not anticipated by Fund management.
To the extent the Fund invests in debt securities that may be
prepaid at the option of the obligor (such as mortgage-backed securities), the sensitivity of such securities to changes in interest rates may increase (to the detriment of
the Fund) when interest rates rise. Moreover, because rates on certain floating rate debt securities typically reset only periodically, changes in prevailing interest rates (and particularly sudden and significant changes) can be
expected to cause some fluctuations in the net asset value of the Fund to the extent that it invests in floating rate debt securities.
These basic principles of bond prices also apply to U.S. Government
securities. A security backed by the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. Government is guaranteed only as to its stated interest rate and face value at maturity, not
its current market price. Just like other fixed-income securities, government-guaranteed securities will fluctuate in value when interest rates change.
A general rise in interest rates has the potential to cause investors to move out of fixed-income securities on a large
scale, which may increase redemptions from funds that hold large amounts of fixed-income securities. Heavy
redemptions could cause the Fund to sell assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could hurt the Fund’s performance.
Extension Risk — When interest rates rise, certain obligations will be paid off by the obligor more slowly than anticipated,
causing the value of these obligations to fall.
Prepayment Risk — When interest rates fall, certain
obligations will be paid off by the obligor more quickly than originally anticipated, and the Fund may have to invest the proceeds in securities with lower yields.
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Derivatives Risk — The Fund’s use of derivatives may increase its costs, reduce the Fund’s returns and/or increase
volatility. Derivatives involve significant risks, including:
Leverage Risk — The Fund’s use of derivatives can
magnify the Fund’s gains and losses. Relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of a derivatives position and can result in losses that
greatly exceed the amount originally invested.
Market Risk — Some derivatives are more sensitive to interest
rate changes and market price fluctuations than other securities. The Fund could also suffer losses related to its derivatives positions as a result of unanticipated market movements, which losses are potentially unlimited. Finally, BlackRock may not be able to predict correctly the
direction of securities prices, interest rates and other economic factors, which could cause the Fund’s derivatives positions to lose value.
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Counterparty Risk —
Derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will be unable or unwilling to fulfill its contractual obligation,
and the related risks of having concentrated exposure to such a counterparty.
Illiquidity Risk — The possible lack of a liquid secondary market for derivatives and the resulting inability of the Fund to sell
or otherwise close a derivatives position could expose the Fund to losses and could make derivatives more difficult for the Fund to value accurately.
Operational Risk — The use of derivatives includes the risk of potential operational issues,
including documentation issues, settlement issues, systems failures, inadequate controls and human error.
Legal Risk — The risk of insufficient documentation, insufficient capacity or authority of counterparty, or legality or
enforceability of a contract.
Volatility and Correlation Risk — Volatility is defined as the characteristic of a security, an
index or a market to fluctuate significantly in price within a short time period. A risk of the Fund’s use of derivatives is that the fluctuations in their values may not correlate with the overall securities markets.
Valuation Risk — Valuation for derivatives may not be readily available in the market. Valuation may be more difficult in times
of market turmoil since many investors and market makers may be reluctant to purchase complex instruments or quote prices for them.
Hedging Risk — Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect matching between the derivative and the
underlying security, and there can be no assurance that the Fund’s hedging transactions will be effective. The use of hedging may result in certain adverse tax consequences.
Tax Risk — Certain aspects of the tax treatment of derivative instruments, including swap
agreements and commodity-linked derivative instruments, are currently unclear and may be affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority. Such treatment may be less favorable than that given to a direct
investment in an underlying asset and may adversely affect the timing, character and amount of income the Fund realizes from its investments.
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Emerging Markets Risk — Emerging markets are riskier than more developed markets because they tend to develop unevenly and may never
fully develop. Investments in emerging markets may be considered speculative. Emerging markets are more likely to experience hyperinflation and currency devaluations, which
adversely affect returns to U.S. investors. In addition, many emerging securities markets have far lower trading volumes and less liquidity than developed markets.
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Equity Securities Risk — Stock markets are volatile. The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s
financial condition and overall market and economic conditions.
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Foreign Securities Risk — Foreign investments often involve special risks not present in U.S. investments that can increase the chances
that the Fund will lose money. These risks include:
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The Fund generally holds its foreign securities and cash in foreign banks and securities
depositories, which may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business and may be subject to only limited or no regulatory oversight.
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Changes in foreign currency exchange rates can affect the value of the Fund’s
portfolio.
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The economies of certain foreign markets may not compare favorably with the economy of the
United States with respect to such issues as growth of gross national product, reinvestment of capital, resources and balance of payments position.
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The governments of certain countries, or the U.S. Government with respect to certain countries, may prohibit or impose
substantial restrictions through capital controls and/or sanctions on foreign investments in the capital markets or certain industries in those countries, which may prohibit or
restrict the ability to own or transfer currency, securities, derivatives or other assets.
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Many foreign governments do not supervise and regulate stock exchanges, brokers and the sale of securities to the same
extent as does the United States and may not have laws to protect investors that are comparable to U.S. securities laws.
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Settlement and clearance procedures in certain foreign markets may result in delays in payment for or delivery of
securities not typically associated with settlement and clearance of U.S. investments.
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The Fund’s claims to recover foreign withholding taxes may not be successful, and if the likelihood of recovery of
foreign withholding taxes materially decreases, due to, for example, a change in tax regulation or approach in the foreign country, accruals in the Fund’s net asset value for such refunds may be written down partially or in full,
which will adversely affect the Fund’s net asset value.
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The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic
downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may
affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Fund’s investments.
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High Yield Bonds Risk — Although junk bonds generally pay higher rates of interest than investment grade bonds, junk bonds are high
risk investments that are considered speculative and may cause income and principal losses for the Fund.
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Leverage Risk — Some transactions may give rise to a form of economic leverage. These transactions may include, among others,
derivatives, and may expose the Fund to greater risk and increase its costs. The use of leverage may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be
advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or to meet the applicable requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules thereunder. Increases and decreases in the value of the Fund’s portfolio will be magnified when the Fund uses
leverage.
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Market Risk and Selection Risk — Market risk is the risk that one or more markets in which the Fund invests will go down in value, including the
possibility that the markets will go down sharply and unpredictably. The value of a security or other asset may decline due to changes in general market conditions, economic
trends or events that are not specifically related to the issuer of the security or other asset, or factors that affect a particular issuer or issuers, exchange, country, group of countries, region, market, industry, group of industries, sector or asset class.
Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues like pandemics or epidemics, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Fund and its
investments. Selection risk is the risk that the securities selected by Fund management will underperform the
markets, the relevant indices or the securities selected by other funds with similar investment objectives and investment strategies. This means you may lose money.
An outbreak of an infectious coronavirus (COVID-19) that was first
detected in December 2019 developed into a global pandemic that has resulted in numerous disruptions in the market and has had significant economic impact leaving general concern and uncertainty. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various
governments, the duration of the pandemic and its effects cannot be predicted with certainty. The impact of this coronavirus, and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations,
individual companies and the market in general ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time.
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Mid Cap Securities Risk — The securities of mid cap companies generally trade in lower volumes and are generally subject to greater and
less predictable price changes than the securities of larger capitalization companies.
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Real Estate-Related Securities Risk — The main risk of real estate-related securities is that the value of the underlying real estate may go down.
Many factors may affect real estate values. These factors include both the general and local economies, vacancy rates, changes in rent schedules, tenant bankruptcies, the ability
to re-lease space under expiring leases on attractive terms, the amount of new construction in a particular area, the laws and regulations (including zoning, environmental and tax laws) affecting real estate and the costs of owning, maintaining
and improving real estate. The availability of mortgage financing and changes in interest rates may also affect real estate values. If the Fund’s real estate-related investments are concentrated in one geographic area or in one
property type, the Fund will be particularly subject to the risks associated with that area or property type. Many issuers of real estate-related securities are highly leveraged, which increases the risk to holders of such securities.
The value of the securities the Fund buys will not necessarily track the value of the underlying investments of the issuers of such securities. In addition, certain issuers of real estate-related securities may have developed or
commenced development on properties and may develop additional properties in the future. Real estate
development involves significant risks in addition to those involved in the ownership and operation of established properties. Real estate securities may have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in
operating and financing a limited number of projects. Real estate securities are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency and defaults by borrowers or tenants.
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Risk of Investing in the United States — Certain changes in the U.S. economy, such as when the U.S. economy weakens or when its financial markets decline, may have an adverse effect on the securities to which the Fund has
exposure.
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Small Cap and Emerging Growth Securities Risk — Small cap or emerging growth companies may have limited product lines or markets. They may be less financially
secure than larger, more established companies. They may depend on a more limited management group than larger capitalized companies.
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Performance Information
The information shows you how the Fund’s performance has varied year by year and provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The performance information for periods prior to March 28, 2016, the commencement of
operations of Class K Shares, shows the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares. The performance of the Fund’s Class K Shares would be substantially similar to
Institutional Shares because Class K Shares and Institutional Shares invest in the same portfolio of securities and performance would only differ to the extent that Class K
Shares and Institutional Shares have different expenses. The actual returns of Class K Shares would have been higher than those of the Institutional Shares because Class K Shares have lower expenses than the Institutional Shares. The
Fund’s returns prior to June 3, 2015 as reflected in the bar chart and the table are the returns of the Fund that followed different investment strategies under the name “BlackRock Growth Prepared Portfolio.” The table compares the Fund’s performance to that of the MSCI All Country World Index (the “MSCI ACWI Index”) and a customized weighted index comprised of the returns of the MSCI ACWI Index (42%), MSCI USA Index (18%) and Bloomberg U.S. Universal
Index (40%).
To the extent that dividends and distributions have
been paid by the Fund, the performance information for the Fund in the chart and table assumes reinvestment of the dividends and distributions. As with all such investments, past
performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future results. The table includes all applicable fees. If the Fund’s investment manager and its affiliates had not waived or reimbursed certain Fund expenses during these
periods, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. Updated information on the Fund’s performance, including its current net asset value, can be obtained by visiting http://www.blackrock.com or can be obtained by phone at 800-882-0052.
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Class K
Shares
ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
60/40 Fund
As of 12/31
ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
60/40 Fund
As of 12/31
During the ten-year period shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a quarter
was 14.63% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a quarter was -12.64% (quarter ended March 31, 2020).
| For the periods ended 12/31/23
Average Annual Total Returns |
1 Year |
5 Years |
10 Years |
| BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation Fund — Class K Shares |
|
|
|
| Return Before Taxes |
15.70 % |
9.03 % |
6.46 % |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions |
14.63 % |
7.68 % |
4.90 % |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
9.62 % |
6.77 % |
4.66 % |
| MSCI ACWI Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
|
22.20 % |
11.72 % |
7.93 % |
| MSCI ACWI Index (42%); MSCI USA Index (18%); Bloomberg U.S. Universal Index (40%) (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |
16.36 % |
8.50 % |
6.42 % |
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not
reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through
tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Investment Manager
The Fund’s investment manager is BlackRock Advisors, LLC (previously defined as
“BlackRock”).
Portfolio Managers
| Portfolio Manager |
Portfolio Manager of the Fund Since |
Title |
| Michael Gates, CFA |
2015 |
Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. |
| Lisa O’Connor, CFA |
2019 |
Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. |
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
Class K Shares of the Fund are available only to (i) certain employee benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and certain employer-sponsored retirement plans (not including SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs and SARSEPs) (collectively,
“Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans”), (ii) collective trust funds, investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles, each of which may purchase shares of the Fund through a Financial Intermediary that has entered
into an agreement with the Fund’s distributor to purchase such shares, (iii) “Institutional Investors,” which include, but are not limited to, endowments, foundations, family offices, banks and bank trusts, local, city, and state governmental
institutions, corporations and insurance company separate accounts, each of which may purchase shares of the Fund through a Financial Intermediary that has entered into an agreement with the Fund’s distributor to purchase such
shares, (iv) clients of private banks that purchase shares of the Fund through a Financial Intermediary that has
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entered into an agreement with the
Fund’s distributor to sell such shares; (v) fee-based advisory platforms of a Financial Intermediary that (a) has specifically acknowledged in a written agreement with the
Fund’s distributor and/or its affiliate(s) that the Financial Intermediary shall offer such shares to fee-based advisory clients through an omnibus account held at the Fund or (b) transacts in the Fund’s shares through another intermediary that has executed such an agreement and (vi) any other investors who met the eligibility criteria for BlackRock Shares or Class K Shares prior to
August 15, 2016 and have continually held Class K Shares of the Fund in the same account since August 15, 2016.
You may purchase or redeem shares of the Fund each day the New York Stock Exchange is
open. Purchase orders may also be placed by calling (800) 537-4942, by mail (c/o BlackRock, P.O. Box 534429, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15253-4429), or online at www.blackrock.com.
Institutional Investors are subject to a $5 million minimum initial investment requirement. Other investors, including Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans, have no minimum
initial investment requirement. There is no minimum investment amount for additional purchases.
Tax Information
Different income tax rules apply depending on whether you are invested through a qualified tax-exempt plan described in section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. If you are invested through such a plan (and Fund
shares are not “debt-financed property” to the plan), then the dividends paid by the Fund and the gain realized from a redemption or exchange of Fund shares will
generally not be subject to U.S. federal income taxes until you withdraw or receive distributions from the plan. If you are not invested through such a plan, then the
Fund’s dividends and gain from a redemption or exchange may be subject to U.S. federal income taxes and may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are a tax-exempt investor.
Payments to Broker/Dealers and Other Financial
Intermediaries
If you purchase shares of the Fund through a Financial Intermediary, the Fund and
BlackRock Investments, LLC, the Fund’s distributor, or its affiliates may pay the Financial Intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the Financial Intermediary and your individual financial
professional to recommend the Fund over another investment.
Class K Shares are only available through a Financial Intermediary if the Financial Intermediary will not receive from Fund assets, or the Fund’s distributor’s or an affiliate’s resources, any commission payments, shareholder servicing fees (including sub-transfer agent and networking fees), or distribution fees (including Rule 12b-1 fees) with respect to
assets invested in Class K Shares.
Ask your individual financial professional or visit your Financial
Intermediary’s website for more information.
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