BlackRock Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. K Shares (MKDCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 141.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
| Dividend Growth | 175.82% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 36.40 |
| YTD Return | 23.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 50.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 20.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.42 |
| 52-Week High | 39.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
About MKDCX
BlackRock Emerging Markets Fund Class K is a mutual fund that focuses on providing long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in emerging markets. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, to stocks of companies spanning diverse industries and geographies within emerging economies. Its investment strategy combines top-down macroeconomic views with rigorous, in-depth fundamental research to build a diversified portfolio designed to outperform the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, its chosen benchmark. This fund is managed by an experienced team leveraging BlackRock’s global research capabilities, and its portfolio often includes significant holdings in technology, financial services, and consumer sectors, with notable positions in companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd., and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.. With a net expense ratio of 0.82% and a substantial asset base, the fund is designed for institutional investors seeking exposure to the growth potential of developing markets while navigating the unique volatility and risks associated with these regions.
Performance
MKDCX had a total return of 50.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.09%.
Top 10 Holdings
48.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 11.19% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Institutional Shares | TSTXX | 6.89% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 5.59% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.84% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 4.72% |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 402340 | 3.90% |
| Elite Material Co., Ltd. | 2383 | 3.38% |
| Wiwynn Corporation | 6669 | 2.62% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 2.54% |
| Sany Heavy Industry Co.,Ltd | 600031 | 2.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $1.17508 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.09731 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.35077 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.11055 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.2714 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.1451 | Jul 21, 2023 |