BlackRock International Fund of BlackRock Series, Inc.Class K Shares (MKILX)
| Fund Assets | 1.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 95.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
| Dividend Growth | 117.69% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.95 |
| YTD Return | 7.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.29% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.94 |
| 52-Week High | 24.27 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
About MKILX
BlackRock International Fund is a diversified mutual fund focused on long-term capital growth through investments primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the United States. This fund employs a high-conviction, flexible approach to identify opportunities across both developed and emerging markets, making it an important vehicle for global diversification within portfolios. The portfolio is concentrated, with roughly half of assets typically held in the top ten holdings, which include global leaders in technology, healthcare, financials, and consumer sectors such as Sony Group, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Novo Nordisk. At least 75% of the fund’s assets are allocated to international equities, reflecting its mandate for broad global exposure. Managed by an experienced team within BlackRock’s Fundamental Equities group, the fund maintains a moderate expense ratio and a turnover rate that signifies active portfolio management. The fund’s strategy and sector allocations make it a significant player in the foreign large blend category, aiming to provide investors with exposure to dynamic international growth opportunities while emphasizing risk management and fundamental research.
Performance
MKILX had a total return of 17.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.66%.
Top 10 Holdings
34.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.75% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 5.44% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.44% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 3.21% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 3.17% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 3.00% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | KPN | 2.68% |
| Air Liquide S.A. | AI | 2.56% |
| Deutsche Telekom AG | DTE | 2.52% |
| ASM International NV | ASM | 2.52% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.20415 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.20475 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.06414 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.1237 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.09861 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.12178 | Jul 21, 2023 |