BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSCX) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSCX) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ. It pays a current dividend yield of 19.54% ($9.32 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was July 22, 2026, with payment scheduled for July 23, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $6.37B. Review SHSCX dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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SHSCX fund composition

SHSCX holds 100 positions, with 44.3% of assets in its ten largest.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
JNJJOHNSON & JOHNSON8.10%
UNH.NEUNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC5.82%
MRKMERCK & CO INC5.44%
ABBV.BAABBVIE INC5.20%
TMO.NETHERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC4.29%
GILDGILEAD SCIENCES INC3.94%
AMGNAMGEN INC3.73%
VRTXVERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC2.83%
ABTABBOTT LABORATORIES2.56%
EWEDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP2.42%

Frequently Asked Questions about BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSCX)

What is BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio's dividend yield?
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSCX) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 19.54%, which works out to $9.32 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was July 22, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is July 23, 2026.
How many years has BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio increased its dividend?
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSCX) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Is BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSCX) currently has 2 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio in?
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSCX) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry.