BlackRock Advantage International Fund Investor A Shares (BROAX)
| Fund Assets | 8.69B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 113.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.58 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.89% |
| Dividend Growth | 158.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.17 |
| YTD Return | 11.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.37% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.08 |
| 52-Week High | 25.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.90 |
| Holdings | 549 |
| Inception Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
About BROAX
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Investor A Shares is an international equity mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in non-U.S. equity securities and equity-like instruments, reflecting characteristics similar to companies in the MSCI EAFE Index. It employs a technology-driven, innovation-powered investment process to identify growth and value stocks across diverse market capitalizations in developed international markets. Key sectors represented in the portfolio include technology, healthcare, energy, communication services, and financial services. The fund maintains a low expense ratio of 0.75%, positioning it competitively among international equity funds. With a significant asset base exceeding $1 billion, it offers broad geographic and sector diversification, making it a notable vehicle for exposure to developed international markets seeking blend growth and value. The portfolio's management emphasizes disciplined, quantitative analysis underpinned by a strong team and sound investment process, contributing to its recognition and standing in the global equity fund category.
Performance
BROAX had a total return of 21.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.84%.
Top 10 Holdings
16.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.91% |
| ABB Ltd | ABBN | 1.67% |
| Banco Santander, S.A. | SAN | 1.55% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.44% |
| BHP Group Limited | BHP | 1.42% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 1.40% |
| Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | SIE | 1.39% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.33% |
| Tokyo Electron Limited | 8035 | 1.30% |
| AXA SA | CS | 1.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.92859 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.65542 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.28357 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.32883 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.19071 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.25478 | Jul 21, 2023 |