BlackRock EuroFund Fund (MAEFX)
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, including common stock and convertible securities, of companies located in Europe. The adviser currently expects that a majority of the fund's assets will be invested in equity securities of companies located in countries participating in the European Monetary Union (the "Eurozone"). The fund may invest in companies of any size.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US09251N5023 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 09251N502 |
| Issuer | Blackrock |
| Inception Date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Category | Europe Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
MAEFX has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock EuroFund Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
BlackRock EuroFund Fund had a return of 7.27% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.12% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BlackRock EuroFund Fund had an annualized return of 3.52%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.37%, indicating that BlackRock EuroFund Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.27% | 5.57% |
| 1 month | -4.54% | -4.16% |
| 6 months | 26.29% | 20.07% |
| 1 year | 12.12% | 20.82% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.70% | 11.56% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.52% | 10.37% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.72% | 7.68% | 3.61% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -2.96% | 13.24% | 3.97% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MAEFX is 31, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to the market in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
BlackRock EuroFund Fund(MAEFX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock EuroFund Fund (MAEFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock EuroFund Fund granted a 1.16% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.24 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.34 | $0.18 | $0.30 | $0.23 | $0.45 | $0.20 |
Dividend yield | 1.16% | 1.24% | 0.76% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.45% | 2.81% | 1.19% | 2.32% | 1.64% | 3.11% | 1.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock EuroFund Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 |
| 2013 | $0.20 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock EuroFund Fund. 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 EuroFund Fund was 62.59%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1249 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock EuroFund Fund drawdown is 5.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.59% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1249 | Feb 25, 2014 | 1587 |
| -52.68% | Jul 21, 1998 | 1176 | Mar 12, 2003 | 603 | Aug 3, 2005 | 1779 |
| -40.47% | Nov 10, 2021 | 221 | Sep 27, 2022 | 362 | Mar 7, 2024 | 583 |
| -40.42% | Jan 29, 2018 | 538 | Mar 18, 2020 | 164 | Nov 9, 2020 | 702 |
| -35.88% | Oct 9, 1987 | 235 | Sep 1, 1988 | 445 | May 17, 1990 | 680 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current BlackRock EuroFund Fund volatility is 4.58%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.