BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc.Institutional Shares (MASPX)
| Fund Assets | 881.05M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.48% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Turnover | 115.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.46% |
| Dividend Growth | 281.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.96 |
| YTD Return | 14.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.64% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 28.05 |
| 52-Week High | 37.17 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 783 |
| Inception Date | May 5, 1978 |
About MASPX
BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small- and mid-capitalization U.S. equities. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to companies that are components of, or have characteristics similar to, those within the Russell 2500 Index, capturing a broad segment of the U.S. equity market outside of the largest firms. Leveraging a technology-driven investment process, the fund seeks to identify opportunities across a diverse set of industries including financial services, industrials, real estate, technology, and consumer sectors. Distinguished by its low expense ratio among institutional share classes, it offers cost-efficient exposure to a blend of growth and value stocks, making it a significant vehicle for investors targeting the dynamic small- and mid-cap space. Managed by BlackRock’s experienced team, the fund plays a key role in portfolios seeking diversification beyond large-cap equities while tapping into the potential of emerging leaders within the U.S. equity market.
Performance
MASPX had a total return of 29.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.94%.
Top 10 Holdings
9.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sandisk Corporation | SNDK | 1.28% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 1.16% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 1.09% |
| Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | CFR | 1.03% |
| Ciena Corporation | CIEN | 0.97% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | LITE | 0.94% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 0.70% |
| Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated | RGA | 0.70% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 0.69% |
| ITT Inc. | ITT | 0.69% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.79804 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.79228 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.41648 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.2475 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.00529 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.23087 | Dec 9, 2022 |