BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund K Shares (BGCKX)
| Fund Assets | 8.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.29% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.03% |
| Dividend Growth | -26.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.53 |
| YTD Return | -0.82% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.04% |
| 5-Year Return | 66.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.40 |
| 52-Week High | 14.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3871 |
| Inception Date | Mar 28, 2016 |
About BGCKX
The BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Class K is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to global equities while maintaining a market-neutral approach. Its core objective is to achieve returns that have a low correlation with overall equity markets by employing a long/short strategy. This means the fund aims to profit regardless of whether the broader market is rising or falling, making it a potential source of diversification and consistent performance for investors seeking to reduce market risk. A distinguishing feature of this fund is its use of quantitative analysis and big data technology to identify investment opportunities that may not be apparent through traditional research. The portfolio is managed by an experienced team with extensive background in systematic and long/short equity strategies, leveraging BlackRock’s robust global research platform. The fund invests across developed and emerging markets and typically holds a combination of long and short equity positions, with significant allocations to short-term U.S. Treasury bills for liquidity and risk management. Its goal is to deliver stable returns with low volatility, acting as a low-beta alternative to traditional equity exposure in a diversified portfolio.
Performance
BGCKX had a total return of 14.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.08%.
Top 10 Holdings
64.45% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| E-mini S&P 500 Future Sept 25 | n/a | 9.22% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.10.25 | 8.18% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.17.25 | 7.68% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.24.25 | 6.78% |
| EUR - Spendable Cash | n/a | 6.40% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.15.25 | 6.15% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.03.25 | 6.13% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.08.25 | 4.82% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.01.25 | 4.76% |
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.29.25 | 4.33% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.60165 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.71016 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.80771 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.98758 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.8138 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.13396 | Jul 21, 2023 |