BlackRock International Select Equity Class K (MKEFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
23.03
+0.17 (0.74%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
Fund Assets119.42M
Expense Ratio0.81%
Min. Investment$5,000,000
Turnover89.00%
Dividend (ttm)2.05
Dividend Yield9.52%
Dividend Growth846.43%
Payout FrequencySemi-Annual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 9, 2025
Previous Close22.86
YTD Return4.49%
1-Year Return10.61%
5-Year Return43.15%
52-Week Low16.80
52-Week High23.76
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings49
Inception DateJan 25, 2018

About MKEFX

BlackRock International Select Equity Fund Class K is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth through investment in international equities, with a primary emphasis on companies domiciled in European countries. The fund invests across a diverse mix of sectors and market capitalizations, which allows for broad exposure to major industries and market trends outside the United States. It typically allocates at least 65% of its assets to European equities, including both established and emerging industry leaders. Notable holdings include companies such as Mastercard Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, and ASML Holding NV, reflecting a balanced representation of financial, healthcare, and technology sectors. The fund does not follow a specific sustainable, impact, or ESG investment strategy but provides transparency on related characteristics for informational purposes. By targeting international markets, the BlackRock International Select Equity Fund Class K serves as a key vehicle for investors seeking diversification beyond domestic equities and exposure to the growth dynamics of European and other overseas corporations.

Fund Family BlackRock
Category Foreign Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MKEFX
Index MSCI EMU NR USD

Performance

MKEFX had a total return of 10.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.02%.

Top 10 Holdings

41.29% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited23306.34%
Advantest Corporation68574.73%
Mastercard IncorporatedMA4.69%
UniCredit S.p.A.UCG4.61%
Safran SASAF4.15%
Lloyds Banking Group plcLLOY4.03%
CaixaBank, S.A.CABK3.28%
AIB Group plcA5G3.17%
MTU Aero Engines AGMTX3.16%
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.ABN3.13%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 9, 2025$0.78831Dec 10, 2025
Jul 17, 2025$1.78077Jul 18, 2025
Dec 10, 2024$0.27145Dec 11, 2024
Dec 8, 2023$0.24592Dec 11, 2023
Dec 7, 2022$0.14795Dec 8, 2022
Dec 5, 2019$0.08586Dec 6, 2019
Full Dividend History