BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond K Fund (BPLBX)

Quick Facts

Ticker:	BPLBX
Inception Date:	06/28/2004
Morningstar Category:	Inflation-Protected Bond
Total Net Assets (mil):	$2,063.09

Investment Strategy

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The investment seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds or securities of emerging market issuers. The fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 40% of the duration of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (the benchmark).

Morningstar Style Box™

as of 02/29/2024

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Overall Morningstar Star Rating™

as of 03/31/2024

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Out of 203 Inflation-Protected Bond Funds

StarRating

Morningstar's Star Ratings reflect risk adjusted performance and are derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three, five, and ten-year (if applicable) time periods.

Total Returns

Investment results shown represent historical performance and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal values fluctuate with changes in interest rates and other market conditions so the value, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original costs. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown.

In situations where the net and gross total investment expense figures are different, the mutual fund or the underlying fund in which a Separate Account invests has waived/capped a portion of its management fees through the date displayed in the waiver expiration date or contractual cap expiration date column. Differences may also be shown due to the fund family choosing to pay certain expenses that would normally be payable by the fund. Returns displayed are based on net total investment expense.

Month-End | Quarter-End

Average Annual Total Returns as of 03/31/2024

	1 Month	3 Month	YTD	1 Year	3 Year	5 Year	10 Year	Since Inception*
Total Return %	0.72	0.19	0.19	0.10	-0.54	2.71	2.10	3.78
Bloomberg US Treasury Tips Index %	0.82	-0.08	-0.08	0.45	-0.53	2.49	2.21	---
Inflation-Protected Bond Category %	0.60	0.19	0.19	1.10	-0.50	2.33	1.80	---
Morningstar Percentile Rankings**	---	---	---	73	48	32	24	---
# of Funds in Category	216	216	216	215	203	195	139	---

* Inception Date: 06/28/2004

**Morningstar percentile rankings are based on total returns.

Expenses

as of 03/31/2024

Total Investment Expense - Gross:	0.55%
Total Investment Expense - Net:	0.51%
Waiver Date:	06/30/2024
Total Investment Expense Gross Per $1,000 Invested:	$5.50

Inv Manager or Sub-Advisor

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BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Managers

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David Rogal
Since 03/14/2018
B.A. , Cornell University

Johan Sjogren
Since 02/28/2024
B.S. , University of St Andrews

Harrison Segall
Since 02/28/2024
B.S. , University of Virginia

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Returns shown for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

Insurance products and plan administrative services, if applicable, are provided by Principal Life Insurance Company. Securities are offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-547-7754, member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Securities sold by a Principal Securities Registered Representative are offered through Principal Securities. Principal Securities and Principal Life are members of the Principal Financial Group�, Des Moines, IA 50392. Certain investment options may not be available in all states or U.S. commonwealths.

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Not FDIC Insured
May Lose Value - Not a Deposit - No Bank Guarantee
Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency

Fees and expenses are only one of several factors that participants and beneficiaries should consider when making investment decisions. The cumulative effect of fees and expenses can substantially reduce the growth of a participant's or beneficiary's retirement account. Participants and beneficiaries can visit the Employee Benefit Security Administration's website for an example demonstrating the long-term effect of fees and expenses.

The Bloomberg US Treasury Tips Index measures the performance of rules-based, market value-weighted inflation-protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. It is a subset of the Global Inflation-Linked Index (Series-L).

Fixed-income and asset allocation investment options that invest in mortgage securities are subject to increased risk due to real estate exposure.

Fixed-income investment options are subject to interest rate risk, and their value will decline as interest rates rise. Neither the principal of bond investment options nor their yields are guaranteed by the U.S. government.