BlackRock Sustainable Aware Advantage Large Cap Core Fund Institutional Shares (BIRIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.48% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Turnover | 129.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
| Dividend Growth | -57.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 25.82 |
| YTD Return | 9.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 28.15% |
| 5-Year Return | 81.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.99 |
| 52-Week High | 26.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 218 |
| Inception Date | Oct 5, 2015 |
About BIRIX
The BlackRock Sustainable Advantage Large Cap Core Fund is a mutual fund that invests primarily in large-cap U.S. equity securities, with a focus on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment process. The fund aims to deliver a core large-cap equity portfolio that maintains ESG characteristics superior to the benchmark Russell 1000 Index, with comparatively lower aggregate carbon emissions and targeted exposure to climate-related opportunities. Notable holdings frequently include major technology and consumer companies such as Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Alphabet. The fund employs a quantitative investment approach, leveraging proprietary models that combine traditional financial analysis with ESG data. This strategy positions the fund as a potential key holding for institutional investors seeking exposure to leading U.S. companies while incorporating sustainability considerations. The BlackRock Sustainable Advantage Large Cap Core Fund is managed by a dedicated team and is categorized in the large blend investment style, serving as a core equity allocation for portfolios prioritizing both financial and non-financial (ESG) outcomes.
Performance
BIRIX had a total return of 28.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.11%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTCIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Institutional Shares | 0.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.05% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.60% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.03% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.53% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.07% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.71% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.49% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.03% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.03% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.89% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 1.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.81359 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.72383 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $1.1896 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $2.46446 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.12289 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.08091 | Jul 21, 2023 |