BlackRock Advantage Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Shares (BLSIX)
| Fund Assets | 60.21M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.86% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Turnover | 274.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| Dividend Growth | 135.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.76 |
| YTD Return | 11.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 39.41% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.65 |
| 52-Week High | 13.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 358 |
| Inception Date | Oct 6, 2011 |
About BLSIX
BlackRock Advantage Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Shares is an open-end mutual fund that seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities from emerging market countries. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to stocks and equity-related investments within emerging markets, leveraging BlackRock’s quantitative and fundamental research capabilities to identify companies with strong growth prospects. Its portfolio is broadly diversified, encompassing more than 20 nations, though there is a tendency to focus on dynamic regions such as Asia and Latin America. Notable holdings commonly include leading firms in the technology, communication services, and consumer sectors, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Tencent Holdings, and Alibaba Group. The fund is managed by a team of experienced professionals and is characterized by its institutional share class structure, which generally offers a lower expense ratio compared to retail share classes, catering to larger investors and institutions. Within the global market ecosystem, this fund provides access to the growth opportunities and diversification benefits associated with emerging economies, playing a pivotal role for investors seeking exposure beyond developed markets.
Performance
BLSIX had a total return of 39.41% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.28%.
Top 10 Holdings
39.47% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 10.83% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 9.91% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 5.04% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 4.48% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 2.61% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 2.18% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | 2317 | 1.25% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 1.17% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 1.02% |
| Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. | 2318 | 0.98% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.22231 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.33693 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.16124 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.07616 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.13637 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.05395 | Jul 21, 2023 |