BlackRock International Fund of BlackRock Series, Inc.Investor C Shares (MCILX)
| Fund Assets | 1.12B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.67% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 95.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.69 |
| YTD Return | 9.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.70% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.78 |
| 52-Week High | 22.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 62 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 1998 |
About MCILX
BlackRock International Fund Investor C is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the United States. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio, allocating at least 75% of its total assets to global stocks spanning developed and emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on medium and large capitalization firms. Its high-conviction, actively managed approach allows for flexibility in identifying investment opportunities across various sectors and geographies. Benchmarking its performance against the MSCI All Country World Index ex-USA, the fund utilizes rigorous fundamental analysis and a top-down stock selection process to seek companies with above-average return potential. BlackRock International Fund Investor C plays a significant role for investors aiming to diversify their portfolios beyond U.S. equities and gain exposure to international growth trends and market cycles, while also navigating the unique risks associated with currency fluctuations, geopolitical developments, and market volatility inherent to overseas investing.
Performance
MCILX had a total return of 17.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.54%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTAEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity A | 1.20% |
| FTEIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity I | 0.95% |
| FTCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity C | 1.95% |
| FTIEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total International Equity Fund | 0.91% |
| FIEZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity Z | 0.80% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.07% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 6.96% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 3.46% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.35% |
| ASM International NV | ASM | 3.20% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 3.08% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 3.02% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.97% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.74% |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | TD | 2.73% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 2.56% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.08128 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.12455 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.03904 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.04505 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $0.05594 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | $0.37094 | Dec 8, 2021 |