BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust is projected to rise to $15.08 by 2027, a +21% move from its current price of $12.51. BLW is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $12.45 | $12.51 | $12.58 | +0.01% |
| May 30 | $12.42 | $12.51 | $12.61 | +0.02% |
| May 31 | $12.40 | $12.51 | $12.63 | +0.03% |
| Jun 1 | $12.38 | $12.52 | $12.65 | +0.04% |
| Jun 2 | $12.37 | $12.52 | $12.66 | +0.05% |
| Jun 3 | $12.36 | $12.52 | $12.68 | +0.06% |
| Jun 4 | $12.35 | $12.52 | $12.69 | +0.07% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $12.35 | $12.52 | $12.69 | +0.07% |
| Week 2 | $12.28 | $12.53 | $12.78 | +0.14% |
| Week 3 | $12.24 | $12.54 | $12.84 | +0.22% |
| Week 4 | $12.20 | $12.55 | $12.90 | +0.29% |
| Week 5 | $12.17 | $12.56 | $12.95 | +0.36% |
| Week 6 | $12.14 | $12.56 | $13.00 | +0.43% |
| Week 7 | $12.12 | $12.57 | $13.04 | +0.51% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund. It was formed on July 31, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and invests in fixed income securities of the United States, spanning diverse sectors.
It primarily targets investment grade corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, US Government and agency securities, and senior, secured floating rate loans.
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) trades with a current price of $12.45 and has a market capitalization of $486.6M. It is ranked, by market activity, at 3054 and sits within the Financial Services category. The fund benchmarks its portfolio against the Lehman Brothers U.S.
Aggregate Index, reflecting its fixed income focus. The multi-year forecast suggests the price could drift higher over time, with 2026 showing a neutral stance before a bullish trajectory unfolds in subsequent years.
A major floor 4.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.8% away) — a key level to hold.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.8% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 10.4% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key BLW support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of BLW market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $12.43 | Buy | $12.45 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $12.45 | Buy | $12.48 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $12.62 | Sell | $12.56 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $12.67 | Sell | $12.76 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $13.16 | Sell | $13.04 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $13.56 | Sell | $13.37 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.49 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 74.26 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -39.52 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -56.60 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.01 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -2.34 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.36 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 43.40 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.10 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.25 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 52.53 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.16 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -48.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 12.47 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 21.04 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.06 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is bearish, with an RSI of 40. The price remains below the 50-day average of $12.69 and well below the 200-day average of $13.57, indicating broader weakness. In the price action, support is at $12.28 and resistance at $12.86, with the 30-day price range spanning $12.01 to $12.91.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.16 | $12.51 | $17.01 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $12.32 | $15.08 | $19.32 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $12.32 | $15.36 | $20.19 | +23% | Bullish | |
| $13.40 | $16.96 | $22.76 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $13.65 | $17.51 | $23.91 | +40% | Bullish | |
| $15.30 | $19.86 | $27.54 | +59% | Bullish | |
| $18.37 | $24.11 | $33.91 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $19.12 | $25.35 | $36.11 | +103% | Bullish | |
| $20.50 | $27.45 | $39.57 | +119% | Bullish | |
| $21.51 | $29.07 | $42.37 | +132% | Bullish | |
| $30.82 | $43.44 | $66.33 | +247% | Bullish | |
| $51.33 | $77.58 | $126.95 | +520% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12.16 | $12.51 | $14.70 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $10.89 | $12.70 | $15.10 | +1.52% |
| July 2026 | $10.76 | $12.63 | $15.16 | -0.57% |
| August 2026 | $10.98 | $12.94 | $15.65 | +2.49% |
| September 2026 | $11.20 | $13.25 | $16.12 | +2.37% |
| October 2026 | $11.10 | $13.18 | $16.11 | -0.55% |
| November 2026 | $11.16 | $13.29 | $16.33 | +0.85% |
| December 2026 | $11.55 | $13.78 | $17.01 | +3.74% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month BLW forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, BLW could reach as high as $17.01, with a base case around $12.51 and support toward $12.16 — roughly 0% from $12.51. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect BLW to range from $12.32 to $19.32 through 2027. The $15.08 average target implies a +21% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The BLW price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $15.36 (low $12.32, high $20.19) — a potential gain of +23% on today's $12.51. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, BLW is projected to trade between $13.40 and $22.76, averaging $16.96 — a potential gain of +36% from today's $12.51. That is up +10% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust's 2030 outlook centres on $17.51, within a $13.65 to $23.91 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +40% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, BLW could reach as high as $27.54, with a base case around $19.86 and support toward $15.30 — roughly +59% from $12.51. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect BLW to range from $18.37 to $33.91 through 2032. The $24.11 average target implies a +93% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The BLW price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $25.35 (low $19.12, high $36.11) — a potential gain of +103% on today's $12.51. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, BLW is projected to trade between $20.50 and $39.57, averaging $27.45 — a potential gain of +119% from today's $12.51. That is up +8% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust's 2035 outlook centres on $29.07, within a $21.51 to $42.37 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +132% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, BLW could reach as high as $66.33, with a base case around $43.44 and support toward $30.82 — roughly +247% from $12.51. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BLW to range from $51.33 to $126.95 through 2050. The $77.58 average target implies a +520% move from current prices. That is up +79% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BLW today (≈ 79.936051 BLW) could be worth
$6,201.72
+$5,201.72 (+520%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BLW price of $77.58 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in BLWwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in BLW on May 27, 2025 (≈ 71.83908 BLW) would be worth
$898.71
-$101.29 (-10.1%) today · 0.90× · US Dollar
Based on a BLW entry price of $13.92 vs. today's $12.51.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $12.39 | $1,009.69 | +1.0% |
| 1 month ago | $12.8 | $977.34 | -2.3% |
| 3 months ago | $13.66 | $915.81 | -8.4% |
| 6 months ago | $13.94 | $897.42 | -10.3% |
| 1 year ago | $13.92 | $898.71 | -10.1% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $17.07 | $732.86 | -26.7% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our BLW forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $25.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $25.00: $977.11M
The year-by-year forecast shows a path from a flat near-term outlook to meaningful upside over the longer horizon. The 2026 average is $12.45 with a neutral sentiment and 0% ROI, followed by a bullish move into 2027 with an average of $14.97 and 20.3% ROI. The forecast climbs in 2028 to $15.28 (22.7%), 2029 to $16.91 (35.9%), and 2030 to $17.38 (39.6%).
By 2031 the average rises to $19.77 (58.8%), 2032 to $24.02 (92.9%), and 2033 to $25.09 (101.5%). The growth accelerates further: 2034 average $27.33 (119.5%), 2035 average $28.95 (132.6%), 2040 average $43.17 (246.8%), and 2050 average $77.15 (519.7%). The sentiment remains bullish across the longer horizon.
These figures are estimates and not guarantees, and actual results may differ due to market conditions and other risks.
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The forecast shows an average price of $17.38 in 2030 with a max of $23.74 and a min of $13.55, and an expected ROI of 39.6% with bullish sentiment.
The outlook shifts to bullish from 2027 onward, with average price rising to $14.97 in 2027 (ROI 20.3%), $15.28 in 2028 (22.7%), and higher through 2050 (average $77.15, ROI 519.7%), though 2026 is neutral and there is always uncertainty.
Yes. The forecast lists a 2040 max price of $65.93 and a 2050 max of $126.25, which includes a $50 level within the projected path, particularly by the 2040 horizon.
The 30-day range is $12.01 to $12.91, and the current price is $12.45. Near term, the market shows bearish sentiment with RSI at 40, trading below the SMA50 of $12.69 and SMA200 of $13.57, with support at $12.28 and resistance at $12.86.
BLW is a fixed income fund with an average portfolio duration of less than five years and an annualized volatility of 10%. The forecast implies potential substantial upside over time, but it carries inherent uncertainty and upside is not guaranteed.
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