BlackRock Sust Aware Adg EM Eq Inv A (BLZAX)
| Fund Assets | 16.79M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.11% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 158.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
| Dividend Growth | 99.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.06 |
| YTD Return | 24.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 42.50% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.05 |
| 52-Week High | 15.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.75 |
| Holdings | 324 |
| Inception Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
About BLZAX
BlackRock Sustainable Advantage Emerging Markets Equity Fund Investor A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on equity investments in emerging markets. The fund’s primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by strategically investing in a diversified portfolio of growth and value stocks from companies across a wide range of market capitalizations that are situated in developing economies. A distinguishing feature of this fund is its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, integrating sustainability criteria into its investment process as outlined in its prospectus. The fund’s portfolio prominently features large-cap companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, Samsung Electronics, and Alibaba Group Holding, reflecting a strong emphasis on technology, communication services, and financial sectors. Market capitalization of portfolio companies ranges from mid-sized to some of the largest firms in the emerging markets universe. Through rigorous ESG screening, the fund aims to provide exposure to sectors and regions poised for long-term growth while addressing sustainability considerations. BlackRock Sustainable Advantage Emerging Markets Equity Fund Investor A is suitable for those seeking diversified international equity exposure with a sustainability focus, and it plays a role in advancing responsible investing practices within the global emerging markets segment.
Performance
BLZAX had a total return of 42.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.32%.
Top 10 Holdings
45.00% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 13.87% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 9.07% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 7.24% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.31% |
| MSCI EMER MKT INDEX (ICE) JUN 26 | n/a | 2.60% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 2.47% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 1.86% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 1.64% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 1.56% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 1.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.19275 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.10946 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.10289 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.04897 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.11307 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.05791 | Jul 21, 2023 |