BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund, Investor A

This fund's primary objective is to cultivate a balanced portfolio, aiming for both sustained capital growth over the long term and a robust stream of current income, with a distinct emphasis on generating income. Structured as a 'fund of funds,' it typically allocates approximately 40% of its total assets to equity holdings and dedicates the remaining 60% to fixed-income instruments. The fund manager generally directs these investments primarily into other BlackRock-affiliated mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Furthermore, to potentially enhance returns or manage risk in line with its investment mandate, the fund has the flexibility to utilize derivative instruments, including options, futures, total return swaps, and foreign currency transactions.