BlackRock Allocation Target Shares – BATS: Series A Portfolio

BlackRock Allocation Target Shares – BATS: Series A Portfolio is an open-end mutual fund designed to deliver a high level of current income while emphasizing capital preservation. The portfolio invests broadly across the securitized fixed income universe, with meaningful allocations to asset‑backed securities and to commercial and residential mortgage‑backed securities, including issues guaranteed by U.S. government agencies as well as privately issued structures. Managed with flexibility rather than to a formal benchmark, the strategy dynamically allocates among securitized sectors to balance risk mitigation with opportunities for relative value within fixed income markets. The fund distributes income monthly and operates with a notably low stated net expense ratio, reflecting a minimal operating cost structure. Its holdings span hundreds of positions, highlighting diversification across collateral types, vintages, and issuers within the mortgage and asset‑backed markets. Within the broader market, the fund serves as a specialized income vehicle focused on securitized credit, offering exposure to mortgage and consumer credit cycles while seeking stability through short effective duration and diversified securitized assets.