BlackRock International Select Eq K (MKEFX)
| Fund Assets | 122.86M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 89.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.74% |
| Dividend Growth | 846.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.91 |
| YTD Return | 7.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.67% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.69 |
| 52-Week High | 25.04 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.03 |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Jan 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.
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| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 7.17% |
| Siemens Energy AG | ENR | 4.98% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.55% |
| Advantest Corporation | 6857 | 4.36% |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc | LLOY | 4.19% |
| ABN AMRO Bank N.V. | ABN | 3.64% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 3.61% |
| AIB Group plc | A5G | 3.42% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 3.25% |
| EUR CASH(Alpha Committed) | n/a | 3.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.78831 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $1.78077 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.27145 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.24592 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $0.14795 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.08586 | Dec 6, 2019 |