About MDDCX
BlackRock Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. Investor A is a diversified mutual fund that primarily seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. The fund maintains a policy of allocating at least 80% of its net assets, along with any borrowings for investment purposes, to equities in countries with developing capital markets across regions such as Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa. It consistently invests in at least three emerging markets at all times to maintain geographic diversification. The portfolio typically features large and notable companies in the technology, financial services, and consumer sectors, with top holdings including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Tencent Holdings, and Alibaba Group. The fund leverages a combination of top-down macroeconomic analysis and fundamental research to select securities, aiming to outperform the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. It is managed by BlackRock, and offers semi-annual dividend distributions. The fund is suited for investors seeking exposure to growth opportunities in developing economies, while also bearing the elevated risks associated with these markets, including currency fluctuations, political instability, and lower liquidity.
Fund Family BlackRock
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MDDCX
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
MDDCX had a total return of 42.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.42%.
