- What are the top holdings of SHSAX?
- BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Investor A Shares holds — securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does SHSAX have?
- SHSAX holds — positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does SHSAX invest in?
- BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Investor A Shares (SHSAX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is SHSAX most exposed to?
- SHSAX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is SHSAX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows SHSAX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does SHSAX invest in?
- The fund primarily aims to generate significant capital appreciation for investors over an extended timeframe. To achieve this, it commits at least 80% of its overall assets to equity instruments, predominantly common stocks, of companies engaged in the health sciences and related fields. This specialized sector encompasses a broad spectrum of businesses, such as those involved in medical equipment and supplies, healthcare service delivery, advanced biotechnology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The portfolio maintains a concentrated investment approach, allocating more than 25% of its holdings to these health sciences and associated industries, and it also retains the flexibility to invest in companies based outside the United States.
