iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund Investor A Shares (MDSKX)
| Fund Assets | 4.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.37% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 21.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
| Dividend Growth | -30.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 32.22 |
| YTD Return | 20.58% |
| 1-Year Return | 35.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 38.86% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.86 |
| 52-Week High | 32.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.31 |
| Holdings | 1927 |
| Inception Date | Apr 9, 1997 |
About MDSKX
The iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund Investor A Shares is a mutual fund designed to closely track the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, a well-known benchmark measuring the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap U.S. companies. This fund operates as a feeder fund, investing all its assets into a master portfolio that mimics the composition and characteristics of the Russell 2000. By focusing on small-cap equities, the fund offers broad exposure to companies across sectors such as healthcare, industrials, technology, and consumer cyclicals, appealing to investors seeking diversification within the U.S. small-cap market segment. The fund maintains a cost-efficient structure, featuring a competitive net expense ratio and an accessible minimum investment, targeting investors looking to participate in the growth potential of smaller, dynamic companies. Its strategy makes it a significant component for portfolios aiming to capture the risk and return profile associated with small-cap stocks, helping to balance and diversify broader equity allocations in the financial market.
Performance
MDSKX had a total return of 35.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.45%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
7.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 1.88% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 0.85% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 0.75% |
| BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency | XTSLA | 0.74% |
| Coeur Mining, Inc. | CDE | 0.56% |
| Nextpower Inc. | NXT | 0.53% |
| EchoStar Corp Class A | SATS | 0.51% |
| TTM Technologies, Inc. | TTMI | 0.49% |
| IonQ, Inc. | IONQ | 0.47% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 0.47% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.74926 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.02318 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.03105 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.08016 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.6133 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.00165 | Jul 21, 2023 |