BlackRock Advantage International Fund Q4 2025 Commentary

BlackRock5.12K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(4min)CommentsSummaryAdvantage International Fund posted returns of 3.86% for the fourth quarter of 2025, underperforming its benchmark as all insights struggled.Sentiment insights were the main driver of weak relative performance, followed by quality-focused measures and tactical macro themes.Advantage International Fund maintained slight overweight positions in the financials and information technology sectors and underweight holdings in consumer staples and health care.Machine-learned sentiment measures that blend broker and external data struggled to capture turning points, especially in weakly performing European stocks.Global market leadership broadened after a dovish Federal Reserve cut interest rates twice, benefiting financials stocks as yield curves steepened. Tippapatt/iStock via Getty Images Commentary as of 12/31/25 The fund posted returns of 3.86% (Institutional shares) and 3.82% (Investor A shares, without sales charge) for the fourth quarter of 2025. The fund underperformed its benchmark as all insights struggled. Sentiment This article was written byBlackRock5.12K FollowersFollowBlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable.