- What does BGSCX invest in?
- This fund commits at least 80% of its total assets to equity investments in technology-focused companies, encompassing both U.S. and international firms across all market capitalization sizes. These companies are chosen for their strong potential for rapid and sustainable growth, derived from their involvement in the development, advancement, or application of technology. The fund's geographic scope extends to businesses in both established and developing global markets. While its primary holdings are common stocks, the portfolio also has the flexibility to include preferred stock and convertible securities. Additionally, it may invest in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed offerings typically acquired by qualified institutional buyers.
- What is the expense ratio of BGSCX?
- BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BGSCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.92%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is BGSCX?
- BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BGSCX) manages $5.86B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
- Is BGSCX actively managed or an index fund?
- BGSCX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was BGSCX launched?
- BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BGSCX) launched in May 2000 and is managed by BlackRock / iShares.
- How has BGSCX performed?
- BGSCX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
