# BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Institutional Shares (BGSIX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgsix 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: Actively Managed · Inception: 2000-05-15 This investment vehicle aims to deliver significant long-term growth in capital. It commits at least 80% of its net assets to equity holdings from technology-focused enterprises, both domestic and foreign, spanning all market capitalizations. These companies are identified based on their potential for rapid and enduring expansion through the development, refinement, and application of technology. The fund's geographic scope extends to both developed and emerging global markets. Predominantly investing in common shares, it may also include preferred stock and convertible securities in its po... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $91.78 | | Expense Ratio | 0.89% | | AUM (All Share Classes) | $7.46B | | NAV | $91.78 (2026-10-30 close) | | Holdings Count | 71 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 14.64% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $13.44 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $69.72 – $112.30 | | Beta | 1.70 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $8.3721 /share - Ex-date: 2026-07-22 - Pay date: 2026-07-23 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does BGSIX invest in? This investment vehicle aims to deliver significant long-term growth in capital. It commits at least 80% of its net assets to equity holdings from technology-focused enterprises, both domestic and foreign, spanning all market capitalizations. These companies are identified based on their potential for rapid and enduring expansion through the development, refinement, and application of technology. The fund's geographic scope extends to both developed and emerging global markets. Predominantly investing in common shares, it may also include preferred stock and convertible securities in its portfolio. Furthermore, the fund is permitted to acquire Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed offerings typically purchased by qualified institutional buyers. ### What is the expense ratio of BGSIX? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Institutional Shares (BGSIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.89%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is BGSIX? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Institutional Shares (BGSIX) is one share class of a fund that manages $7.46B across all of its share classes (BGSAX, BGSCX, BSTSX report the same total). Our data does not carry the assets of this share class alone. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is BGSIX actively managed or an index fund? BGSIX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BGSIX's is 0.89%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was BGSIX launched? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Institutional Shares (BGSIX) launched in May 2000 and is managed by BlackRock. ### How has BGSIX performed? BGSIX'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 BGSIX pay a dividend? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Institutional Shares (BGSIX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 14.64%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BGSIX pay dividends? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Institutional Shares 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 BGSIX's dividend yield? BGSIX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 14.64%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BGSIX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BGSIX 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 BGSIX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.89% 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 BGSIX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BGSIX'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 BGSIX cost more than a fund like VOO? BGSIX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.89%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether BGSIX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BGSIX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as BGSIX (0.89%) 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/bgsix - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgsix/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgsix/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgsix/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bgsix/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.