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Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund (CZ...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US19767A5891
Issuer
BlackRock
Inception Date
Jan 3, 2017
Min. Investment
$100
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Small-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund (CZMSX) has returned -2.48% so far this year and 10.40% over the past 12 months.


Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund

1D
-0.80%
1M
-7.95%
YTD
-2.48%
6M
-1.21%
1Y
10.40%
3Y*
6.45%
5Y*
1.18%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, CZMSX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, CZMSX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2021 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 10, 2021 at -16.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.70%1.18%-7.95%-2.48%
20252.99%-5.86%-7.48%-2.65%5.30%3.58%0.38%5.67%-0.78%0.85%1.08%-0.63%1.55%
2024-3.22%5.05%3.35%-6.98%3.49%-0.89%8.72%-1.00%-0.00%-2.09%11.08%-7.51%8.55%
20239.68%-1.26%-4.84%-1.77%-1.87%8.57%5.26%-4.23%-5.56%-6.73%8.51%11.28%15.65%
2022-8.41%0.58%-0.06%-9.25%0.70%-7.79%9.13%-2.87%-9.45%10.23%3.54%-5.92%-20.05%
20212.32%7.70%1.57%3.62%-0.37%0.51%-1.53%2.03%-1.80%5.28%-3.71%2.81%19.40%

Benchmark Metrics

Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund has an annualized alpha of -3.96%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2017.

  • This fund participated in 116.45% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.38% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.96% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.07 and R² of 0.67, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
-3.96%
Beta
1.07
0.67
Upside Capture
97.38%
Downside Capture
116.45%

Expense Ratio

CZMSX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CZMSX ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


CZMSX Risk / Return Rank: 1717
Overall Rank
CZMSX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1515
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CZMSX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1717
Sortino Ratio Rank
CZMSX Omega Ratio Rank: 1515
Omega Ratio Rank
CZMSX Calmar Ratio Rank: 1717
Calmar Ratio Rank
CZMSX Martin Ratio Rank: 1919
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund (CZMSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CZMSXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.44

0.90

-0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.79

1.39

-0.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.10

1.21

-0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.54

1.40

-0.85

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.06

6.61

-4.55

Explore CZMSX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund provided a 9.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.36 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.00$3.50201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividend$1.36$1.36$0.50$0.32$1.42$3.24$0.06$0.89$1.02$1.22

Dividend yield

9.07%8.85%3.05%2.04%10.31%17.14%0.31%5.75%7.94%7.88%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.36$1.36
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.50
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.32
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.42$1.42
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$3.24$3.24

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund was 40.96%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 164 trading sessions.

The current Multi-Manager Small Cap Equity Strategies Fund drawdown is 15.76%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-40.96%Jan 17, 202042Mar 18, 2020164Nov 9, 2020206
-37.16%Dec 10, 2021199Sep 26, 2022
-26.76%Sep 5, 201877Dec 24, 2018265Jan 14, 2020342
-10.39%Nov 9, 202116Dec 1, 20216Dec 9, 202122
-9.19%Jan 29, 20189Feb 8, 201868May 17, 201877

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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