BlackRock Large Cap Focus Value Fund Investor A Shares (MDBAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 80.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.93 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.30% |
| Dividend Growth | 75.28% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.87 |
| YTD Return | 11.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.48% |
| 5-Year Return | 76.08% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.49 |
| 52-Week High | 21.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.83 |
| Holdings | 64 |
| Inception Date | Jul 1, 1977 |
About MDBAX
BlackRock Large Cap Focus Value Fund, Inc. Investor A Shares is a large-cap value mutual fund that seeks long-term capital growth with an emphasis on risk management. The fund primarily invests in undervalued equity securities, applying flexible valuation metrics to build a diversified and risk-managed portfolio of mispriced stocks. Its portfolio is heavily weighted in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and technology, with notable holdings including Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Cardinal Health. The fund maintains a price-to-earnings ratio around 12.5 and a price-to-book ratio near 1.68, reflecting its value-oriented investment approach. With approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management, it operates with a net expense ratio of 0.78%. The fund's strategy is designed to identify and capitalize on market inefficiencies in large-cap stocks, contributing to its role as a disciplined, value-focused investment vehicle in the equity market landscape.
Performance
MDBAX had a total return of 24.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.37%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSLVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund | 0.81% |
| SWLVX | Schwab | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FSCZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stk Selec Lg Cp Val Z | 0.71% |
| FLUAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stk Selec Lg Cp Val A | 1.11% |
| FIOOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.33% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.65% |
| BP p.l.c. | BP | 3.64% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 3.62% |
| Western Digital Corporation | WDC | 3.43% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 3.37% |
| FedEx Corporation | FDX | 3.19% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 3.03% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | ICE | 2.98% |
| Rentokil Initial plc | RTO | 2.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $1.7797 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $1.15076 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $1.67186 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.87458 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.61665 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $1.24085 | Aug 18, 2022 |