BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund Institutional Shares (MARFX)
| Fund Assets | 987.87M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Turnover | 62.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.97% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.74 |
| YTD Return | 4.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.02% |
| 5-Year Return | 75.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.60 |
| 52-Week High | 23.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 110 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 1995 |
About MARFX
BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to U.S. mid-cap companies exhibiting value characteristics. The fund primarily seeks to identify and invest in businesses considered undervalued relative to their fundamental worth, focusing on metrics such as low price ratios and strong dividend yields. By targeting the middle 20% of U.S. equity market capitalizations, the fund aims to capitalize on the growth potential and stability typically associated with medium-sized firms. The portfolio spans diverse sectors, including health care, financials, consumer staples, industrials, and information technology, reflecting a broad-based approach within the mid-cap value segment. This fund is actively managed and leverages the expertise of multiple portfolio managers to select securities that align with its value-oriented mandate. It tends to have a concentrated allocation, with its top holdings representing a greater portion of total assets compared to the category average. The fund’s performance is measured against benchmarks like the Russell 2000 Index and is recognized for historically outperforming both the index and its peer group over long time horizons. The BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund Institutional Shares plays a significant role for institutional and other investors seeking diversified access to medium-cap U.S. companies poised for value-driven returns.
Performance
MARFX had a total return of 16.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.17%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.08% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 3.97% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 2.87% |
| SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | SSNC | 2.66% |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. | CAH | 2.50% |
| Western Digital Corporation | WDC | 2.11% |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | BDX | 2.07% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 2.07% |
| WESCO International, Inc. | WCC | 2.00% |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | FIS | 1.97% |
| Maximus, Inc. | MMS | 1.87% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $2.09699 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.48847 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $1.44381 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.80526 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.73571 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.09505 | Jul 21, 2023 |