BlackRock Advantage Emerging Markets Fund Investor A Shares (BLSAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

14.95

+0.04 (0.27%)

At close: Aug 26, 2026

32.89% (1Y)

Fund Assets	67.15M
Expense Ratio	1.16%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	224.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.23
Dividend Yield	1.55%
Dividend Growth	-50.30%
Payout Frequency	Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 22, 2026

Previous Close	14.91
YTD Return	24.03%
1-Year Return	35.43%
5-Year Return	39.82%
52-Week Low	11.10
52-Week High	15.97
Beta (5Y)	0.76
Holdings	427
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.

Fund Family BlackRock

Category Diversified Emerging Mkts

Performance Rating Below Average

Risk Rating Average

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol BLSAX

Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD

Performance

BLSAX had a total return of 35.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.09%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGOMX	Fidelity	Strategic Advisers Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund	0.30%

Top 10 Holdings

47.40% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	13.76%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	005930	8.59%
SK hynix Inc.	000660	6.78%
MSCI EMER MKT INDEX (ICE) SEP 26	n/a	5.00%
BlackRock Liquidity T-Fund Instl	TSTXX	4.41%
Tencent Holdings Limited	0700	3.49%
MediaTek Inc.	2454	1.48%
Icash	n/a	1.34%
Alibaba Group Holding Limited	9988	1.30%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.	2317	1.25%

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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 22, 2026	$0.03173	Jul 23, 2026
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

Full Dividend History