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iShares International Dividend ActiveETF (BIDD)
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iShares International Dividend ActiveETF Overview
iShares International Dividend ActiveETF (BIDD) is an actively managed International Equity Foreign Large Blend exchange-traded fund (ETF). BlackRock launched the ETF in 1997.
The investment seeks long-term total return and current income.
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in dividend-paying equity securities issued by foreign companies of any market capitalization and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics to such securities. The fund will primarily invest in equity securities, which include common stock, preferred stock, and non-convertible preferred stock.
About iShares International Dividend ActiveETF (BIDD)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.05 years: Zeshan Azam (2026) and Wendy Agnew (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. iShares International Dividend ActiveETF has 56 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 33.8% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
iShares International Dividend ActiveETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. iShares International Dividend ActiveETF has 98.1% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.0% There is 98.1% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). iShares International Dividend ActiveETF has 1.9% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $392 million in total assets, which is below the $9 billion average for the Foreign Large Blend category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
BIDD Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The iShares International Dividend ActiveETF expense ratio is above average compared to funds in the Foreign Large Blend category. iShares International Dividend ActiveETF has an expense ratio of 0.60%, which is 50% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a F. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. iShares International Dividend ActiveETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 67%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 37% for the Foreign Large Blend category.
Recently, in the month of September 2026, iShares International Dividend ActiveETF returned -1.6%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Foreign Large Blend category had an average return of -2.9%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
iShares International Dividend ActiveETF has a trailing yield of 2.15%, which is below the 2.60% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income monthly and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
iShares International Dividend ActiveETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 11.7%, 0.4 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 16.5% over the past year (grade of C), 14.8% over the past three years (grade of F) and 8.5% per year over the past five years (grade of D) and 7.8% per year over the past 10 years (grade of F).
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BIDD Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 9/30/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| BIDD Return (NAV) | -1.6% | 1.0% | 16.5% | 14.8% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| BIDD Return (Price) | -1.6% | 0.9% | 16.5% | 14.8% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.014% | 0.094% | 0.044% | 0.069% | 0.039% | 0.020% |
| Foreign Large Blend Avg | -2.9% | 0.4% | 16.4% | 18.9% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| BIDD Grade (NAV) | A | B | C | F | D | F |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% | -4.1% | -0.9% | -1.3% |
| BIDD Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
BIDD Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 9/30/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| BIDD Return (NAV) | 11.7% | 19.6% | 1.8% | 15.6% | -10.1% | 13.4% | 9.1% | 23.7% | -13.1% | 16.7% | 0.8% |
| BIDD Return (Price) | 11.5% | 20.2% | 1.3% | 15.6% | -10.1% | 13.4% | 9.1% | 23.7% | -13.1% | 16.7% | 0.8% |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.020% | 0.029% | -0.251% | 0.000% | 0.000% | 0.000% | 0.000% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foreign Large Blend Avg | 11.4% | 31.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -14.7% | 10.3% | 8.8% | 22.0% | -13.2% | 24.6% | 1.9% |
| BIDD Grade (NAV) | C | F | F | D | A | A | C | B | B | F | D |
| +/- Category | 0.4% | -11.6% | -3.5% | -1.3% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.7% | 0.1% | -7.9% | -1.1% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.87 |
| R-Squared: | 89% |
| Standard Deviation: | 12.3% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.97 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Below Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.02 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 2.2% |
| Total Assets: | $ 392 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 392 Mil |
| Turnover: | 67.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.60% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Monthly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.1 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.1 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Azam Zeshan (2026), Agnew Wendy (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 9/14/26)
| # of Holdings: | 56 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 33.8% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 98.1% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 98.1% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 1.9% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | BlackRock |
| Phone Number: | 800-474-2737 |
| Website: | www.blackrock.com |
| Inception Date: | September 26, 1997 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.60% (Rating: Above Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.40% |
