BlackRock International Select Eq K (MKEFX)

Fund Assets	112.11M
Expense Ratio	0.81%
Min. Investment	$5,000,000
Turnover	89.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.16
Dividend Yield	0.72%
Dividend Growth	-70.05%
Payout Frequency	Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 22, 2026

Previous Close	22.63
YTD Return	11.19%
1-Year Return	13.97%
5-Year Return	34.69%
52-Week Low	19.69
52-Week High	24.82
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.

• 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 13.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.01%.

Top 10 Holdings

37.27% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	4.78%
ASML Holding N.V.	ASML	4.42%
Lloyds Banking Group plc	LLOY	4.09%
UniCredit S.p.A.	UCG	3.69%
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.	ABN	3.63%
Fujikura Ltd.	5803	3.46%
Siemens Energy AG	ENR	3.39%
Advantest Corporation	6857	3.31%
Erste Group Bank AG	EBS	3.27%
ASM International NV	ASM	3.22%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 22, 2026	$1.81138	Jul 23, 2026
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

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:

Aug 28, 2026

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