BlackRock International Fund of BlackRock Series, Inc.Class R Shares (BIFRX)

Fund Assets	1.11B
Expense Ratio	1.17%
Min. Investment	$100
Turnover	66.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.44
Dividend Yield	1.80%
Dividend Growth	183.74%
Payout Frequency	Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 22, 2026

Previous Close	24.40
YTD Return	13.86%
1-Year Return	21.02%
5-Year Return	12.45%
52-Week Low	20.09
52-Week High	24.43
Beta (5Y)	1.04
Holdings	72
Inception Date	Aug 15, 2011

About BIFRX

BlackRock International Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in international equities. The fund is designed primarily to seek long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies located outside the United States. Managed with a high-conviction, flexible approach, it selects equity securities across developed and emerging global markets, offering exposure to various industries and geographic regions. Notable holdings include major multinational firms such as Sony Group, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Deutsche Telekom, and Novo Nordisk, illustrating its emphasis on large and influential players in their respective sectors. The fund typically holds a concentrated portfolio, focusing on around 40 to 50 issuers, which reflects its conviction-driven investment philosophy. Targeted mainly toward investors participating in retirement plans, BlackRock International Fund Class R provides access to international growth opportunities while mitigating single-country risk through geographic diversification. Its strategic positioning and professional management make it a significant option for those seeking a non-U.S. equity allocation within a broader investment portfolio.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: BIFRX
• Index: MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD

Performance

BIFRX had a total return of 21.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.99%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FTAEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity A	1.20%
FTEIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity I	0.95%
FTCEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity C	1.95%
FTIEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total International Equity Fund	0.91%
FTTEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity M	1.45%

Top 10 Holdings

35.44% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	7.27%
SK hynix Inc.	000660	3.75%
Tencent Holdings Limited	0700	3.50%
ASM International NV	ASM	3.42%
BAE Systems plc	BA	3.09%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.	8306	3.02%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	005930	3.00%
Sony Group Corporation	6758	2.92%
AstraZeneca PLC	AZN	2.86%
Allianz SE	ALV	2.61%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 22, 2026	$0.30687	Jul 23, 2026
Dec 11, 2025	$0.1298	Dec 12, 2025
Jul 17, 2025	$0.1539	Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2024	$0.07875	Jul 19, 2024
Dec 7, 2023	$0.03996	Dec 8, 2023
Jul 20, 2023	$0.08889	Jul 21, 2023

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

Data Sources Report a data error