About BKDEX
BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fund Class K is a mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities across emerging markets. Managed by BlackRock, a leading global asset manager, the fund seeks to provide a balance between growth opportunities and downside risk mitigation, characteristic of a defensive investment approach. It targets a diversified portfolio across sectors such as financial services, technology, healthcare, consumer cyclical, and industrials, with significant holdings in companies like Infosys, Lupin, LG Uplus, and leading banks in emerging economies. The fund employs a large blend investment style, aiming to combine value and growth stocks within emerging regions. Class K shares are tailored for institutional investors, requiring a substantial minimum investment and offering a track record of cost efficiency with a net expense ratio positioned in the second-lowest fee quintile among peers. With a history of outperformance relative to its benchmark and category average over multiple periods, the fund plays a vital role for investors seeking diversified exposure to the potential of emerging economies while maintaining a defensive, risk-aware posture.
Fund Family BlackRock
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BKDEX
Index MSCI Emerging Markets Minimum Volatility NR USD
BKDEX had a total return of 23.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.70%.
