BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc.Investor A Shares (MDSPX)
| Fund Assets | 778.20M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 115.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
| Dividend Growth | 316.94% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 30.04 |
| YTD Return | 3.87% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.07% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.24% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.18 |
| 52-Week High | 31.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.92 |
| Holdings | 786 |
| Inception Date | May 5, 1978 |
About MDSPX
The BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. Investor A Shares is a mutual fund focused on investing primarily in equity securities of small- and mid-capitalization U.S. companies. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to this segment, targeting firms that are either components of, or have characteristics similar to, those in the Russell 2500™ Index. Its objective centers on long-term capital appreciation, employing a low-cost, innovation-driven approach powered by advanced technology and research. The portfolio encompasses a blend of growth and value stocks, offering investors diversified exposure to dynamic segments of the domestic equity market with a bias towards companies that demonstrate the potential for above-average growth. The fund has been recognized for its competitive cost structure and disciplined management, making it a notable option for those seeking to participate in the performance potential of the small- and mid-cap sectors within the U.S. market.
Performance
MDSPX had a total return of 24.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.74%.
Top 10 Holdings
8.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sandisk Corporation | SNDK | 1.24% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 1.19% |
| Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | CFR | 1.02% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 0.98% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | LITE | 0.90% |
| Ciena Corporation | CIEN | 0.87% |
| Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated | RGA | 0.71% |
| CubeSmart | CUBE | 0.66% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 0.66% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 0.65% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.7418 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.7747 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.36372 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.20461 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.18882 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | $1.47768 | Dec 8, 2021 |