BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc.Investor A Shares (MDSPX)
| Fund Assets | 447.48M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 120.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
| Dividend Growth | 77.76% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 28.25 |
| YTD Return | 1.82% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.18 |
| 52-Week High | 30.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.96 |
| Holdings | 582 |
| 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 11.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.63%.
Top 10 Holdings
10.21% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Holdings, Inc. | CCK | 1.27% |
| RUSSELL 2000 EMINI CME JUN 25 | n/a | 1.08% |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | SFM | 1.07% |
| First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | FR | 1.02% |
| Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | HLI | 1.00% |
| Brixmor Property Group Inc. | BRX | 0.98% |
| NNN REIT, Inc. | NNN | 0.96% |
| NiSource Inc. | NI | 0.95% |
| Unum Group | UNM | 0.94% |
| ITT Inc. | ITT | 0.94% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 7, 2020 | $1.5753 | Dec 8, 2020 |