BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. (MDSPX)
| Fund Assets | 487.87M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 115.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.87 |
| YTD Return | 8.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.18 |
| 52-Week High | 30.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.95 |
| Holdings | 578 |
| 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 12.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.77%.
Top 10 Holdings
10.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Kimco Realty Corporation | KIM | 1.33% |
| Flowserve Corporation | FLS | 1.19% |
| CubeSmart | CUBE | 1.19% |
| MasTec, Inc. | MTZ | 1.13% |
| Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | HLI | 1.08% |
| RUSSELL 2000 EMINI CME SEP 25 | n/a | 1.03% |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | SFM | 1.00% |
| Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | PB | 0.87% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 0.87% |
| First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | FR | 0.84% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 7, 2021 | $9.6025 | Apr 8, 2021 |