BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares (SHSSX) Research

This portfolio primarily directs its capital, dedicating a minimum of 80% of its total assets, towards equity holdings—chiefly common shares—of companies operating within the health sciences and closely related sectors. This comprehensive category includes businesses involved in medical equipment and supplies, healthcare service provision, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research and manufacturing. The fund maintains a focused investment approach, ensuring that more than a quarter (over 25%) of its assets are committed to these health sciences industries. Additionally, it has the flexibility to include investments in companies based outside of the United States.

Market snapshot

Symbol
SHSSX
Price
$68.42
Day change
-0.65%
Market cap
$5.9B
52-week range
61.11-75.35
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management

Peer companies

  • Fidelity Select Health Care Portfolio (FSPHX)
  • ClearBridge International Growth I (LMGNX)
  • Mutual Shares Corporation Cl Z (Series of Franklin Mutual Ser Fd Inc.) (MUTHX)
  • Permanent Portfolio Class I (PRPFX)
  • BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Service Shares (SHISX)
  • BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Investor A Shares (SHSAX)
  • BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSCX)
  • BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Class K (SHSKX)

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