BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust is projected to rise to $15.08 by 2027, a +18% move from its current price of $12.75. BLW is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $12.70 | $12.75 | $12.80 | +0.02% |
| Jul 14 | $12.68 | $12.76 | $12.83 | +0.04% |
| Jul 15 | $12.67 | $12.76 | $12.85 | +0.06% |
| Jul 16 | $12.66 | $12.76 | $12.86 | +0.08% |
| Jul 17 | $12.65 | $12.76 | $12.88 | +0.10% |
| Jul 18 | $12.64 | $12.77 | $12.89 | +0.13% |
| Jul 19 | $12.63 | $12.77 | $12.91 | +0.15% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $12.63 | $12.77 | $12.91 | +0.15% |
| Week 2 | $12.59 | $12.79 | $12.98 | +0.29% |
| Week 3 | $12.57 | $12.81 | $13.05 | +0.44% |
| Week 4 | $12.55 | $12.82 | $13.10 | +0.59% |
| Week 5 | $12.54 | $12.84 | $13.16 | +0.73% |
| Week 6 | $12.53 | $12.86 | $13.20 | +0.88% |
| Week 7 | $12.52 | $12.88 | $13.25 | +1.03% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income securities of the United States, operating across diversified sectors.
The fund primarily invests in investment grade corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, US Government and agency securities, and senior, secured floating rate loans. It has an average portfolio duration of less than five years. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Lehman Brothers U.S.
Aggregate Index. BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust was formed on July 31, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
BLW is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund that trades in the United States market. The current price is $12.23.
In terms of market position, BLW has a market cap of $478M and is ranked 2898. The fund’s price outlook is reflected in the year-by-year forecast, with a neutral start in 2026 and a bullish path thereafter. The forecast shows 2026 with an average price of $12.23 and 0% ROI, followed by a rising trajectory toward 2030, 2040, and 2050 with increasingly higher averages and ROIs.
Key future checkpoints include 2030 with an average price of $16.82 and ROI 37.6% (Bullish), 2040 with an average price of $41.56 and ROI 239.8% (Bullish), and 2050 with an average price of $71.11 and ROI 481.4% (Bullish). These figures illustrate a potential long-run upside while noting that estimates are not guarantees.
A major floor 5.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 4.3% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 7.0% 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 | $12.66 | Buy | $12.66 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $12.55 | Buy | $12.57 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $12.41 | Buy | $12.49 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $12.49 | Buy | $12.53 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $12.76 | Sell | $12.76 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $13.30 | Sell | $13.12 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 72.17 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 149.07 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.06 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 3.91 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.00 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.01 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.25 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 85.74 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 0.46 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 60.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 12.75 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 25.45 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.05 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is Neutral. The RSI14 is 40, suggesting modest momentum.
The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $12.57 and the 200-day simple moving average is $13.40. Support is at $12.20 and resistance at $12.81. Over the past 30 days, the price range has been between $11.89 and $12.58, highlighting a narrow trading band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.16 | $12.75 | $16.48 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $12.35 | $15.08 | $19.25 | +18% | Neutral | |
| $13.14 | $16.35 | $21.43 | +28% | Bullish | |
| $13.44 | $16.97 | $22.72 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $13.79 | $17.65 | $24.06 | +38% | Bullish | |
| $16.06 | $20.81 | $28.82 | +63% | Bullish | |
| $18.40 | $24.12 | $33.87 | +89% | Bullish | |
| $19.96 | $26.43 | $37.59 | +107% | Bullish | |
| $21.63 | $28.93 | $41.65 | +127% | Bullish | |
| $21.53 | $29.07 | $42.31 | +128% | Bullish | |
| $33.04 | $46.53 | $70.98 | +265% | Bullish | |
| $51.86 | $78.32 | $128.06 | +514% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $12.16 | $12.75 | $15.31 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $11.01 | $12.88 | $15.40 | +1.03% |
| September 2026 | $11.05 | $12.99 | $15.66 | +0.88% |
| October 2026 | $11.36 | $13.41 | $16.27 | +3.23% |
| November 2026 | $11.40 | $13.51 | $16.47 | +0.68% |
| December 2026 | $11.31 | $13.44 | $16.48 | -0.47% |
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 $16.48, with a base case around $12.75 and support toward $12.16 — roughly 0% from $12.75. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect BLW to range from $12.35 to $19.25 through 2027. The $15.08 average target implies a +18% move from current prices. That is up +18% on the projected 2026 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The BLW price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $16.35 (low $13.14, high $21.43) — a potential gain of +28% on today's $12.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, BLW is projected to trade between $13.44 and $22.72, averaging $16.97 — a potential gain of +33% from today's $12.75. That is up +4% 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 $17.65, within a $13.79 to $24.06 range. That is up +4% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +38% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, BLW could reach as high as $28.82, with a base case around $20.81 and support toward $16.06 — roughly +63% from $12.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect BLW to range from $18.40 to $33.87 through 2032. The $24.12 average target implies a +89% move from current prices. That is up +16% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The BLW price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $26.43 (low $19.96, high $37.59) — a potential gain of +107% on today's $12.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, BLW is projected to trade between $21.63 and $41.65, averaging $28.93 — a potential gain of +127% from today's $12.75. That is up +9% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust's 2035 outlook centres on $29.07, within a $21.53 to $42.31 range. That is up 0% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +128% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, BLW could reach as high as $70.98, with a base case around $46.53 and support toward $33.04 — roughly +265% from $12.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BLW to range from $51.86 to $128.06 through 2050. The $78.32 average target implies a +514% move from current prices. That is up +68% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BLW today (≈ 78.431373 BLW) could be worth
$6,142.6
+$5,142.6 (+514%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BLW price of $78.32 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 Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 70.57163 BLW) would be worth
$899.79
-$100.21 (-10.0%) today · 0.90× · US Dollar
Based on a BLW entry price of $14.17 vs. today's $12.75.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $12.53 | $1,017.56 | +1.8% |
| 1 month ago | $12.25 | $1,040.82 | +4.1% |
| 3 months ago | $12.75 | $1,000 | +0.0% |
| 6 months ago | $13.76 | $926.6 | -7.3% |
| 1 year ago | $14.17 | $899.79 | -10.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $17.2 | $741.28 | -25.9% |
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 $26.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $26.00: $1.02B
Looking out through the multi-year forecast, BLW shows a bullish tilt after 2026. In 2027 the average price is forecast at $14.65 with ROI 19.8%, and in 2028 at $15.17 with ROI 24%. The path continues higher, with 2029 at $16.05 and ROI 31.2%, and 2030 at $16.82 with ROI 37.6%, all tagged as Bullish.
The long-range view extends to 2040 where the average price is $41.56 and ROI 239.8% (Bullish), with a max projected of $63.42. By 2050 the average price reaches $71.11 and ROI 481.4% (Bullish), with a max of $116.30. These figures imply substantial upside potential over the coming years, but they are estimates, not guarantees.
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Avg $16.82, Min $13.13, Max $22.95, ROI 37.6%, Sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows a bullish path through 2035 and beyond with rising average prices and ROIs. The 2026 reading is neutral with avg $12.23 and ROI 0%. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2040 max is $63.42 and the 2050 max is $116.30, so a $50 level could be reached, particularly by 2040.
Current price is $12.23 and market cap is $478M.
Sentiment NEUTRAL; RSI14 40; SMA50 $12.57; SMA200 $13.40; support $12.20; resistance $12.81; 30-day range low $11.89, high $12.58.
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