BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares (SHSSX) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares (SHSSX) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ. It pays a current dividend yield of 13.72% ($9.60 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 SHSSX dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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SHSSX fund composition

SHSSX 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 Institutional Shares (SHSSX)

What is BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares's dividend yield?
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares (SHSSX) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 13.72%, which works out to $9.60 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares 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 Institutional Shares increased its dividend?
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares (SHSSX) has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Is BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares 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 Institutional Shares (SHSSX) currently has 3 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares in?
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio Institutional Shares (SHSSX) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry.