IN BRIEF: BlackRock Latin American NAV climbs in first half
11th Sep 2025 19:07
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust PLC - Latam arm of the New York City-based investor - Net asset value per share rises to 539.02 US cents at June 30 from US 393.78 cents at December 31. NAV return is 40.4% compared to the MSCI EM Latin America benchmark of 29.9%. Ups June quarter dividend to US 6.74 cents from 6.13 cents a year prior. Says portfolio overweight in domestic Brazil contributes to the performance, with positive impact from real estate developers and Brazilian retailers. Mexico bounces back in the six-month period, supported by 200 basis points of interest rate cuts this year. Notes the appreciation of the Peso against the US Dollar. Read More