iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (BGDVX)
| Fund Assets | 5.29M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.92 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.12% |
| Dividend Growth | 173.18% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 15.11 |
| YTD Return | 11.72% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 63.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.39 |
| 52-Week High | 15.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 |
| Holdings | 947 |
| Inception Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
About BGDVX
The BlackRock GA Disciplined Volatility Equity Fund is a global equity mutual fund designed to maximize risk-adjusted returns by focusing on a subset of stocks with historically lower volatility. Managed by the experienced BlackRock Global Allocation Team, this fund employs a systematic and quantitative approach to identify investment opportunities. It primarily invests in large-cap stocks across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer cyclical, aiming to provide a stable performance in volatile markets. The fund serves as a core component in diversified portfolios, offering enhanced precision compared to index-oriented solutions. Its cost-efficient structure and disciplined strategy make it a viable option for investors seeking to manage market volatility.
Performance
BGDVX had a total return of 10.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.71%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| USD CASH | n/a | 4.82% |
| INR/USD Purchased | n/a | 4.54% |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | INDA | 3.14% |
| HKD/USD Purchased | n/a | 2.54% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 1.90% |
| JPY/USD Purchased | n/a | 1.72% |
| EUR/USD Purchased | n/a | 1.68% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 1.36% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 1.25% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.23% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.61786 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.30624 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.09899 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.23929 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.06182 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.36606 | Dec 19, 2022 |