BlackRock International Fund of BlackRock Series, Inc.Investor A Shares (MDILX)
| Fund Assets | 1.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 95.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
| Dividend Growth | 174.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.08 |
| YTD Return | 7.96% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.44 |
| 52-Week High | 23.63 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.93 |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 1998 |
About MDILX
BlackRock International Fund Investor A Shares is a mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities of companies located outside the United States. Designed for investors seeking international diversification, the fund targets a broad range of non-U.S. markets and industries, emphasizing a flexible and high-conviction stock selection process. It typically maintains a concentrated portfolio, with a majority of assets allocated to large-cap companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, financial services, and industrials. Top holdings often include globally recognized firms like Sony Group, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Novo Nordisk, reflecting its strategic emphasis on industry leaders with strong return potential. Classified in the Foreign Large Blend category, the fund offers exposure to developed and emerging markets, utilizing active management to identify international growth opportunities. Since its inception in 1998, BlackRock International Fund Investor A Shares has played a significant role in enabling market participants to access overseas equity markets and diversify their investment portfolios beyond domestic boundaries.
Performance
MDILX had a total return of 17.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.30%.
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 International Equity Fund - Class A | 1.20% |
| FTEIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class I | 0.95% |
| FTCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class C | 1.95% |
| FTIEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total International Equity Fund | 0.91% |
| FIEZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class Z | 0.80% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.75% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 5.44% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.44% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 3.21% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 3.17% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 3.00% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | KPN | 2.68% |
| Air Liquide S.A. | AI | 2.56% |
| Deutsche Telekom AG | DTE | 2.52% |
| ASM International NV | ASM | 2.52% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.16636 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.17923 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.02785 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.09821 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.06654 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.09906 | Jul 21, 2023 |