BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSAX)
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities, primarily common stock, of companies in health sciences and related industries. The health sciences sector can include companies in health care equipment and supplies, health care providers and services, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. It will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest more than 25% of its assets) in health sciences or related industries, and may invest in companies located in non-U.S. countries.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0919375735 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 091937573 |
| Issuer | Blackrock |
| Inception Date | Dec 20, 1999 |
| Category | Health & Biotech Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
SHSAX has a high expense ratio of 1.09%, 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 Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio, 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 Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio had a return of 6.99% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.65% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio had an annualized return of 3.45%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.99% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -2.86% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 0.26% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 12.65% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 2.56% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.45% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SHSAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.44% | 2.88% | 2.13% | -4.33% | 2.76% | 2.43% | -1.63% | 4.12% | -1.80% | -4.17% | 6.99% | ||
| 2023 | -0.88% | -4.46% | 3.02% | 3.42% | -3.19% | 4.20% | -2.19% | -0.44% | -3.20% | -3.32% | 4.85% | 2.73% | -0.08% |
| 2022 | -8.82% | -0.98% | 4.27% | -4.78% | 0.49% | -1.74% | -4.10% | -5.19% | -3.14% | 9.09% | 4.83% | -1.88% | -12.53% |
| 2021 | 0.08% | -1.98% | 2.04% | 4.48% | 0.04% | 2.72% | -1.40% | 1.05% | -5.24% | 3.96% | -4.49% | 1.18% | 1.95% |
| 2020 | -2.00% | -5.14% | -4.85% | 12.62% | 5.50% | -1.13% | 4.60% | 2.51% | -0.81% | -4.01% | 6.99% | 0.72% | 14.34% |
| 2019 | 6.45% | 1.51% | 0.67% | -3.82% | -1.52% | 7.57% | 0.69% | -0.18% | -2.14% | 5.54% | 5.37% | -0.33% | 20.83% |
| 2018 | 6.75% | -4.54% | -1.85% | 1.17% | 2.95% | 2.24% | 4.60% | 5.02% | 2.77% | -7.32% | 5.54% | -14.94% | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 3.37% | 6.65% | 0.14% | 2.97% | 0.51% | 4.23% | 0.36% | 1.33% | 1.47% | -0.27% | 2.88% | -4.42% | 20.51% |
| 2016 | -10.82% | -1.73% | 2.99% | 4.38% | 2.54% | 0.17% | 5.03% | -2.86% | 0.65% | -7.42% | 2.53% | -2.75% | -8.28% |
| 2015 | 2.31% | 5.14% | 2.45% | -2.28% | 6.86% | 0.23% | 3.47% | -7.46% | -7.26% | 4.94% | 0.87% | -8.28% | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 3.41% | 6.46% | -4.14% | -1.85% | 3.06% | 3.81% | 0.31% | 5.83% | 0.23% | 6.20% | 3.76% | -7.28% | 20.47% |
| 2013 | 7.29% | 2.28% | 7.11% | 2.33% | 1.09% | -1.68% | 8.97% | -2.91% | 5.49% | 2.24% | 3.80% | -7.68% | 30.72% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SHSAX is 12, indicating that it is in the bottom 12% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio provided a 0.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.02 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 0.24% | 0.26% | 0.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.38% | 0.04% | 0.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.22 |
| 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 | $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 | $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 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio. 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 Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio was 39.26%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 538 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio drawdown is 12.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.26% | Dec 6, 2007 | 312 | Mar 5, 2009 | 538 | Apr 21, 2011 | 850 |
| -31.07% | Jul 21, 2015 | 143 | Feb 11, 2016 | 493 | Jan 26, 2018 | 636 |
| -28.36% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 47 | May 29, 2020 | 70 |
| -27.46% | Jul 8, 2021 | 309 | Sep 27, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -22.37% | Oct 2, 2018 | 58 | Dec 24, 2018 | 232 | Nov 25, 2019 | 290 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio volatility is 3.40%, 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.