BlackRock International Select Eq K (MKEFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
23.65
-0.26 (-1.09%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets122.86M
Expense Ratio0.81%
Min. Investment$5,000,000
Turnover89.00%
Dividend (ttm)2.57
Dividend Yield10.74%
Dividend Growth846.43%
Payout FrequencySemi-Annual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 9, 2025
Previous Close23.91
YTD Return7.31%
1-Year Return7.67%
5-Year Return33.80%
52-Week Low19.69
52-Week High25.04
Beta (5Y)1.03
Holdings57
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 7.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.72%.

Top 10 Holdings

42.37% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited23307.17%
Siemens Energy AGENR4.98%
ASML Holding N.V.ASML4.55%
Advantest Corporation68574.36%
Lloyds Banking Group plcLLOY4.19%
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.ABN3.64%
UniCredit S.p.A.UCG3.61%
AIB Group plcA5G3.42%
Mastercard IncorporatedMA3.25%
EUR CASH(Alpha Committed)n/a3.19%
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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