Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsMar 31, 2026, 11:45 PM ETBlackRock International Fund Institutional (MAILX), MDILX, MCILX, BIFRX, MKILXBlackRock5.14K FollowersCommentsThe fund posted returns of 4.09% (Institutional shares) and 4.00% (Investor A shares, without sales charge) for the fourth quarter of 2025.The fund's underperformance of its benchmark was led by stock selection in the industrials, materials, and information technology sectors.SK Hynix added to returns as memory chip demand stayed strong within artificial intelligence ((AI)) infrastructure, while robust results reinforced its leading position.Sony hampered performance, after a strong multi-year run, as rising memory chip prices increased concerns about its margins.We expect a broadening out of economic activity in 2026, and a trajectory of a weaker U.S. dollar and lower bond yields.Getty ImagesThe fund posted returns of 4.09% (Institutional shares) and 4.00% (Investor A shares, without sales charge) for the fourth quarter of 2025.The fund's underperformance of its benchmark was led by stock selection in the industrials, materials, and informationThis article was written byBlackRock5.14K FollowersBlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable.CommentsTo ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please enable Javascript and cookies in your browser.Is this happening to you frequently? Please report it on our feedback forum.If you have an ad-blocker enabled you may be blocked from proceeding. Please disable your ad-blocker and refresh.