FinanceBlackRock High Yield Fund's Q1 2026 Performance Overview
BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund experienced a slight decline of -0.41% in Q1 2026. Positive contributions came from strategic security selections in the wirelines, media & entertainment, and midstream sectors. Conversely, allocations in technology and chemicals sectors negatively impacted performance. The fund maintained an underweight position in BB-rated securities, opting for higher yields in B and select CCC-rated credits, while reducing loan exposure amidst market volatility.