BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio

The fund's management employs a two-part investment methodology, normally dedicating approximately half of its total capital to each distinct approach. One strategy centers on acquiring financial instruments whose value is tied to commodities, specifically derivatives. To meet the necessary collateral and coverage requirements for these derivative holdings, and to deploy any uninvested cash, the portfolio maintains a portion of its assets in high-grade, short-duration fixed-income securities. The second primary strategy involves direct equity investments in corporations operating within the commodity sector. This encompasses, but is not restricted to, companies engaged in industries such as mining, energy production, and agriculture.