- ISIN
- US0919372435
- CUSIP
- 091937243
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
BROAX Performance Chart
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A (BROAX) is up 12.1% since the beginning of the year. BROAX is currently trading at $25 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BROAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,668.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A (BROAX) has returned 12.06% so far this year and 26.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BROAX has returned 10.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.88%
- 1M
- 2.80%
- YTD
- 12.06%
- 6M
- 12.31%
- 1Y
- 26.94%
- 3Y*
- 17.98%
- 5Y*
- 10.78%
- 10Y*
- 10.05%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BROAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2006, BROAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BROAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.04% | 4.50% | -7.65% | 5.62% | 3.05% | 1.56% | 12.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.17% | 3.41% | 0.60% | 3.18% | 4.87% | 2.25% | -2.38% | 4.36% | 3.18% | 0.31% | 0.48% | 3.02% | 32.13% |
| 2024 | -0.73% | 3.05% | 3.35% | -3.24% | 6.09% | -1.29% | 2.77% | 2.75% | 1.01% | -5.24% | 0.69% | -2.28% | 6.52% |
| 2023 | 7.69% | -2.18% | 3.15% | 2.88% | -3.73% | 5.08% | 2.57% | -3.65% | -3.49% | -2.76% | 8.44% | 4.71% | 19.11% |
| 2022 | -4.19% | -3.64% | 0.06% | -6.25% | 2.33% | -9.28% | 5.13% | -5.49% | -8.65% | 6.14% | 12.92% | -1.32% | -13.70% |
| 2021 | -0.91% | 3.08% | 1.88% | 2.99% | 4.07% | -1.37% | 0.39% | 1.28% | -3.38% | 2.73% | -3.56% | 5.36% | 12.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of -0.88%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2006.
- This fund participated in 97.61% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.30% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.81, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.88%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 88.30%
- Downside Capture
- 97.61%
Expense Ratio
BROAX has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BROAX ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A (BROAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BROAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.43 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.32 | 2.78 | -0.46 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.88 | 12.44 | -3.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A provided a 6.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.58 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.58 | $1.58 | $0.61 | $0.45 | $0.48 | $1.52 | $0.27 | $0.42 | $0.35 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 6.25% | 7.00% | 3.33% | 2.50% | 3.14% | 8.30% | 1.51% | 2.49% | 2.48% | 0.58% | 1.83% | 0.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $1.58 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.61 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $1.52 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A was 54.78%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1054 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.78%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 2mo | 5y 6moNov 2007 - May 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.60%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 9d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.42%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 1y 2mo | 2y 3moSep 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.57%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 1mo | 1y 8moJun 2015 - Mar 2017 |
2006 correction2006 | -15.98%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 25d | 6mo 29dMay 2006 - Dec 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BROAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.78% | -56.78% | +2.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.11% | -9.10% | -2.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.04% | -18.90% | +4.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.42% | -25.43% | -2.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.60% | -33.92% | -2.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.10% | -10.71% | +0.61% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.90% | 2.03% | +0.87% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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