BlackRock Natural Resources Trust Investor C Shares (MCGRX)
| Fund Assets | 184.07M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 79.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.74 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.74% |
| Dividend Growth | 77.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.28 |
| YTD Return | 17.85% |
| 1-Year Return | 44.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 97.16% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.01 |
| 52-Week High | 21.80 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 51 |
| Inception Date | Oct 21, 1994 |
About MCGRX
BlackRock Natural Resources Trust Investor C Shares is a mutual fund focused on companies with substantial natural resource assets. The fund seeks to provide access to the global natural resources sector by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities from industries such as energy, mining, chemicals, paper, steel, and agricultural products. Its portfolio typically includes a diverse mix of firms engaged in the discovery, development, production, or processing of commodities and natural resources. Managed by BlackRock, the fund implements active stock selection strategies, prioritizing high-quality companies that are positioned to benefit from global resource trends. This investment vehicle serves investors seeking exposure to resource-driven sectors, which can be influenced by commodity price cycles and macroeconomic shifts. The fund’s significance in the market lies in its ability to offer targeted participation in the natural resources space, providing diversification and potential returns aligned with the performance of underlying natural resource equities and related industries.
Performance
MCGRX had a total return of 44.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.85%.
Top 10 Holdings
49.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Shell plc | SHEL | 7.23% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 6.49% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 5.07% |
| Anglo American plc | AAL | 4.79% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 4.51% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 4.38% |
| Nutrien Ltd. | NTR | 4.36% |
| Vale S.A. | VALE | 4.32% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | WPM | 4.20% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 4.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $1.17053 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $1.57108 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $1.37582 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.16956 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.67633 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.4454 | Jul 21, 2023 |