BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc.Investor A Shares (MDSPX)
| Fund Assets | 974.60M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 90.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 21.17% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 34.38 |
| YTD Return | 20.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 31.72% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.46 |
| 52-Week High | 35.96 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.05 |
| Holdings | 766 |
| 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 31.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.13%.
Top 10 Holdings
12.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sandisk Corporation | SNDK | 3.10% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 1.26% |
| RUSSELL 2000 EMINI CME JUN 26 | n/a | 1.15% |
| Ciena Corporation | CIEN | 1.11% |
| Flex Ltd. | FLEX | 1.08% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 1.05% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Institutional Shares | TSTXX | 1.02% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | LITE | 0.98% |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | RKLB | 0.85% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 0.82% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | $0.6376 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 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 |