BlackRock International Fund of BlackRock Series, Inc.Investor A Shares (MDILX)

Fund Assets	1.09B
Expense Ratio	0.876%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	66.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.49
Dividend Yield	2.12%
Dividend Growth	138.49%
Payout Frequency	Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 22, 2026

Previous Close	23.21
YTD Return	9.48%
1-Year Return	13.38%
5-Year Return	7.25%
52-Week Low	20.36
52-Week High	24.41
Beta (5Y)	0.96
Holdings	73
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.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MDILX
• Index: MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD

Performance

MDILX had a total return of 13.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.29%.

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	1.22%
FTEIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity I	0.98%
FTCEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity C	1.88%
FTIEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total International Equity Fund	0.87%
FIEZX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity Z	0.80%

Top 10 Holdings

32.39% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	6.99%
Tencent Holdings Limited	0700	3.85%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.	8306	2.98%
Sony Group Corporation	6758	2.97%
Shell plc	SHEL	2.76%
TotalEnergies SE	TTE	2.65%
SK hynix Inc.	000660	2.63%
AstraZeneca PLC	AZN	2.58%
ASM International NV	ASM	2.51%
Air Liquide S.A.	AI	2.47%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 22, 2026	$0.3275	Jul 23, 2026
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

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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