BlackRock Global Dividend Portfolio Investor A Shares (BABDX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

11.75

+0.04 (0.34%)

At close: Oct 15, 2026

Fund Assets	806.07M
Expense Ratio	1.06%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	61.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.14
Dividend Yield	1.23%
Dividend Growth	-0.99%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 14, 2026

Previous Close	11.71
YTD Return	9.98%
1-Year Return	12.71%
5-Year Return	49.78%
52-Week Low	11.15
52-Week High	13.55
Beta (5Y)	0.81
Holdings	54
Inception Date	Apr 7, 2008

About BABDX

The BlackRock Global Dividend Fund Investor A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on providing current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying companies worldwide. Its primary objective is to deliver a level of current income that surpasses the average yield typically found in global equities, emphasizing both income generation and the potential for capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve lower volatility equity returns by targeting high-quality companies with strong dividend growth prospects across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financials, and consumer staples. Notable portfolio holdings often include established multinational firms such as Microsoft, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and AstraZeneca, reflecting the fund’s blend of developed and emerging market exposure. Since its launch in 2008, the fund has played a significant role for investors looking for global diversification and steady income streams within the international equity space, making it a distinctive option in the global large-stock blend category.

Fund Family BlackRock

Category World Large-Stock Blend

Performance Rating Below Average

Risk Rating Below Average

Stock Exchange Nasdaq

Ticker Symbol BABDX

Index MSCI AC World NR USD

Performance

BABDX had a total return of 12.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.58%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGILX	Fidelity	Fidelity Global Equity Income Fund	0.91%

Top 10 Holdings

35.30% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	4.66%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	4.52%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	4.45%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	4.19%
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Participating Preferred	005935.KQ	3.59%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	3.11%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	2.98%
Shell plc	SHEL	2.64%
The Coca-Cola Company	KO	2.63%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.53%

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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 14, 2026	$0.02266	Oct 15, 2026
Jul 22, 2026	$1.15727	Jul 23, 2026
Apr 15, 2026	$0.02409	Apr 16, 2026
Dec 9, 2025	$1.80549	Dec 10, 2025
Oct 9, 2025	$0.02933	Oct 10, 2025
Jul 17, 2025	$0.49212	Jul 18, 2025

Full Dividend History