BlackRock Advantage Emerging Markets Fund Investor A Shares (BLSAX)
| Fund Assets | 64.39M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.16% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 274.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.44% |
| Dividend Growth | 155.11% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.53 |
| YTD Return | 20.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 43.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 30.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.44 |
| 52-Week High | 15.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.73 |
| Holdings | 464 |
| Inception Date | Oct 6, 2011 |
About BLSAX
BlackRock Advantage Emerging Markets Fund Investor A Shares is a mutual fund focused on investing in equities from emerging markets worldwide. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by utilizing a technology-driven investment process and emphasizing risk management. The fund typically holds a diversified portfolio, investing across sectors such as technology, financial services, communication services, basic materials, and consumer cyclicals. Notable holdings have included major companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent, and Samsung Electronics, reflecting its exposure to key industry leaders in emerging economies. The fund actively manages its positions and may engage in frequent trading, which can result in higher turnover and associated trading costs. Portfolio management is led by a team of experienced managers who employ both growth and value strategies, investing directly in stocks and through derivatives when appropriate. The fund places a strong emphasis on innovation and seeks to balance returns with careful attention to risk. With a significant allocation to technology and a broad geographical reach, this fund plays a prominent role for investors seeking access to the growth potential and diversification benefits of emerging market equities within their broader portfolios.
Performance
BLSAX had a total return of 43.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.95%.
Top 10 Holdings
38.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 12.59% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 5.51% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 5.25% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.42% |
| Icash | n/a | 2.92% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 2.60% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 1.92% |
| Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation | 1120 | 1.37% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 0.99% |
| Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. | ITUB4 | 0.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.2005 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.32678 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.14046 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.06623 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.1177 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.04475 | Jul 21, 2023 |