# BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BGSCX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgscx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: BlackRock · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2000-05-15 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 conve... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $55.54 | | Expense Ratio | 1.89% | | Assets Under Management | $7.23B | | NAV | $55.54 | | Holdings Count | 71 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 23.64% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $13.13 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $46.01 – $73.98 | | Beta | 1.69 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $8.3721 /share - Ex-date: 2026-07-22 - Pay date: 2026-07-23 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 1.89%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is BGSCX? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BGSCX) manages $7.23B 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. ### 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. ### Does BGSCX pay a dividend? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BGSCX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 23.64%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BGSCX pay dividends? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BGSCX's dividend yield? BGSCX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 23.64%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BGSCX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BGSCX was 2026-07-22. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BGSCX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.89% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does BGSCX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BGSCX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does BGSCX cost more than a fund like VOO? BGSCX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.89%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where BGSCX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BGSCX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as BGSCX (1.89%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgscx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgscx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgscx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgscx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgscx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.