BlackRock International Select Equity Investor A Shares (MDEFX)
| Fund Assets | 117.36M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.11% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 89.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.95 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 951.25% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.47 |
| YTD Return | -5.77% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.08% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.33 |
| 52-Week High | 24.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 47 |
| Inception Date | Oct 21, 1994 |
About MDEFX
BlackRock International Select Equity Fund Investor A is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily seeks long-term capital growth by investing in equities of companies domiciled in European countries. The fund targets a diversified portfolio across countries, sectors, and market capitalizations within the European equity universe, aiming to capture growth opportunities outside the United States. Notably, the fund emphasizes large-cap growth stocks and spans various industries such as technology, consumer goods, financial services, and healthcare. Its top holdings frequently include prominent European and global companies, providing investors with exposure to market leaders such as ASML Holding, LVMH, SAP SE, and Hermes International. The fund’s investment approach is driven by a seasoned management team that leverages fundamental research to identify strong businesses with sustainable earnings growth. With a commitment to broad international diversification, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking to complement U.S. equity exposure with European market opportunities and sectoral breadth within their portfolios.
Performance
MDEFX had a total return of 8.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.07%.
Top 10 Holdings
43.05% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 6.91% |
| Advantest Corporation | 6857 | 5.95% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 4.61% |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc | LLOY | 4.35% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 4.22% |
| EUR CASH(Alpha Committed) | n/a | 3.83% |
| ABN AMRO Bank N.V. | ABN | 3.64% |
| MTU Aero Engines AG | MTX | 3.22% |
| Safran SA | SAF | 3.17% |
| AIB Group plc | A5G | 3.15% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.78831 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $1.71461 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.23809 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.21847 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $0.08144 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.01761 | Dec 6, 2019 |