- CUSIP
- 09258N315
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Jan 25, 2018
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Index Tracked
- MSCI EAFE Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BROKX Performance Chart
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class K (BROKX) is up 12.2% since the beginning of the year. BROKX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BROKX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,693.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class K (BROKX) has returned 12.20% so far this year and 27.33% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class K
- 1D
- 0.86%
- 1M
- 2.84%
- YTD
- 12.20%
- 6M
- 12.49%
- 1Y
- 27.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.33%
- 5Y*
- 11.11%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
BROKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 29, 2018, BROKX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BROKX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.1%, 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 | 5.05% | 4.52% | -7.62% | 5.63% | 3.09% | 1.58% | 12.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.21% | 3.42% | 0.64% | 3.24% | 4.85% | 2.27% | -2.34% | 4.40% | 3.18% | 0.35% | 0.52% | 3.06% | 32.56% |
| 2024 | -0.72% | 3.07% | 3.36% | -3.20% | 6.06% | -1.23% | 2.80% | 2.76% | 1.05% | -5.22% | 0.68% | -2.24% | 6.80% |
| 2023 | 7.66% | -2.09% | 3.12% | 2.90% | -3.68% | 5.14% | 2.54% | -3.60% | -3.45% | -2.72% | 8.46% | 4.76% | 19.49% |
| 2022 | -4.20% | -3.54% | 0.06% | -6.23% | 2.30% | -9.22% | 5.15% | -5.49% | -8.55% | 6.13% | 12.90% | -1.26% | -13.43% |
| 2021 | -0.90% | 3.11% | 1.92% | 2.96% | 4.12% | -1.30% | 0.35% | 1.37% | -3.39% | 2.75% | -3.52% | 5.37% | 13.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class K has an annualized alpha of 2.42%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 29, 2018.
- This fund participated in 71.86% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.31% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.42% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.68 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.42%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 70.31%
- Downside Capture
- 71.86%
Expense Ratio
BROKX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BROKX ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class K (BROKX) 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.
| BROKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.36 | 2.78 | -0.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.04 | 12.44 | -3.39 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class K provided a 6.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.64 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.64 | $1.64 | $0.67 | $0.50 | $0.53 | $1.59 | $0.32 | $0.46 | $0.39 |
Dividend yield | 6.39% | 7.16% | 3.59% | 2.75% | 3.42% | 8.57% | 1.76% | 2.72% | 2.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class K. 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 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $1.64 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.50 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.53 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $1.59 |
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 K. 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 K was 35.06%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.06%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 28d | 10moJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.22%Sep 2022 | 8mo 17d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.04%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.11%Mar 2026 | 18d | 2mo 7d | 2mo 25dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2019 pullback2019 | -8.78%Aug 2019 | 1mo 10d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 27dJul 2019 - Oct 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BROKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.06% | -56.78% | +21.72% |
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 | -28.22% | -25.43% | -2.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.77% | -10.71% | +5.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.89% | 2.03% | +0.86% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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