BlackRock Sust Aware Adg Intl Eq Inv A (BRZAX)
| Fund Assets | 13.64M |
| Expense Ratio | n/a |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 105.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.96 |
| Dividend Yield | 15.37% |
| Dividend Growth | 390.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.84 |
| YTD Return | 2.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.85% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.65 |
| 52-Week High | 14.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 341 |
| Inception Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
About BRZAX
The BlackRock Advantage ESG International Equity Fund is an open-end mutual fund that focuses on international equity investments with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, the fund primarily seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in non-U.S. companies that are listed in or similar to those in the MSCI EAFE Index. The strategy blends both growth and value stocks across a range of sectors and market capitalizations, using proprietary quantitative analysis to select holdings. A distinguishing feature of this fund is its commitment to sustainability; it maintains certain ESG characteristics, manages climate risk exposure, and seeks investment opportunities tied to climate solutions, as measured against its benchmark. The fund excludes companies involved in controversial weapons, civilian firearms, tobacco, and those generating significant revenues from thermal coal or oil sands extraction, unless they meet specific climate commitments. The portfolio includes prominent international firms and provides diversified sector exposure, making it a vehicle for investors looking to align global equity exposure with responsible investment practices.
Performance
BRZAX had a total return of 23.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.22%.
Top 10 Holdings
17.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.14% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 2.19% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROC1.L | 1.70% |
| BHP Group Limited | BHP | 1.66% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 1.52% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 1.49% |
| Allianz SE | ALV | 1.45% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 1.40% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.39% |
| ABB Ltd | ABBN | 1.38% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.62123 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.33845 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.26084 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.13902 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.13352 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.12168 | Jul 21, 2023 |