BlackRock International Select Equity Institutional Shares (MAEFX)
| Fund Assets | 122.86M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.86% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Turnover | 89.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.42% |
| Dividend Growth | 863.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.95 |
| YTD Return | 7.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.41% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.73 |
| 52-Week High | 25.08 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.03 |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Oct 26, 1988 |
About MAEFX
BlackRock International Select Equity Fund is a diversified mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities of corporations domiciled in European countries. The fund employs an active management strategy to select a blend of large-cap growth stocks across various sectors, with an emphasis on companies demonstrating strong fundamentals and market leadership. Its portfolio composition typically features a concentration in the top holdings, often accounting for nearly half of total assets, and includes prominent names from the technology, consumer cyclical, industrials, and financial sectors. Designed to provide investors with exposure to international market opportunities beyond the United States, the fund plays a significant role in portfolio diversification, especially for those seeking access to developed European markets. It is structured for institutional investors, offering a combination of geographic and sectoral diversity, and is guided by the expertise of BlackRock’s global investment team. The fund’s disciplined approach aims to capture growth potential across varied market conditions while maintaining a focus on quality and risk management.
Performance
MAEFX had a total return of 7.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.62%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 7.17% |
| Siemens Energy AG | ENR | 4.98% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.55% |
| Advantest Corporation | 6857 | 4.36% |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc | LLOY | 4.19% |
| ABN AMRO Bank N.V. | ABN | 3.64% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 3.61% |
| AIB Group plc | A5G | 3.42% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 3.25% |
| EUR CASH(Alpha Committed) | n/a | 3.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.78831 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $1.77052 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.26571 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.24125 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $0.12415 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.06781 | Dec 6, 2019 |