BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Service Shares (SHISX)
| Fund Assets | 6.47B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.14% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.47% |
| Dividend Growth | 20.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 65.05 |
| YTD Return | 0.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 52.78 |
| 52-Week High | 67.08 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 161 |
| Inception Date | Jan 28, 2005 |
About SHISX
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Fund Service Shares is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily targets capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies operating within the health sciences and related industries. The fund’s portfolio is composed mainly of large-cap healthcare companies, with significant holdings in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare services. Top positions include notable names like Eli Lilly and Co, Boston Scientific, AbbVie, Abbott Laboratories, and UnitedHealth Group, reflecting a focus on both stability and innovation within the healthcare sector. The fund may also allocate a portion of its assets to non-U.S. companies, broadening its reach within global health sciences. With total assets of approximately $6.5 billion, the fund is positioned as a significant player in the healthcare investment arena and seeks to capture the growth and resilience characteristic of the industry's major participants. It charges an expense ratio of 1.14% and is structured as a no-load fund, targeting investors seeking dedicated exposure to healthcare equities without the constraints of index tracking.
Performance
SHISX had a total return of 9.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.97%.
Top 10 Holdings
47.30% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 11.14% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 8.58% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 4.08% |
| Abbott Laboratories | ABT | 4.00% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 3.67% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 3.65% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 3.29% |
| Medtronic plc | MDT | 3.14% |
| Amgen Inc. | AMGN | 2.97% |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | ISRG | 2.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $3.01803 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $3.83665 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $3.21472 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $2.49135 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.13184 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $1.34151 | Jul 21, 2023 |