- ISIN
- US09255V5003
- CUSIP
- 09255V500
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Feb 1, 1995
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
MARFX Performance Chart
BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund (MARFX) is up 11.4% since the beginning of the year. MARFX is currently trading at $25 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MARFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,482.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund (MARFX) has returned 11.39% so far this year and 24.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MARFX has returned 11.09% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.11%
- 1M
- 6.32%
- YTD
- 11.39%
- 6M
- 12.61%
- 1Y
- 24.24%
- 3Y*
- 14.08%
- 5Y*
- 8.19%
- 10Y*
- 11.09%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
MARFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 1995, MARFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 2005 with a return of +24.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MARFX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 15, 2005 with a return of +21.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 1997 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.24% | 1.99% | -6.78% | 7.54% | 3.61% | 1.84% | 11.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.72% | 0.04% | -3.21% | -2.38% | 4.09% | 3.89% | 0.76% | 3.92% | 0.87% | -0.21% | 1.61% | 1.09% | 13.68% |
| 2024 | -0.89% | 3.32% | 4.04% | -3.22% | 4.18% | -2.73% | 5.59% | 1.42% | 0.70% | -1.22% | 5.17% | -8.83% | 6.71% |
| 2023 | 8.49% | -3.64% | -2.26% | 1.98% | -4.30% | 7.21% | 3.09% | -3.60% | -4.01% | -3.66% | 8.72% | 5.40% | 12.58% |
| 2022 | -0.31% | 2.08% | 1.91% | -4.35% | 2.76% | -10.53% | 6.19% | -2.60% | -8.99% | 8.76% | 7.22% | -4.16% | -4.06% |
| 2021 | 0.95% | 7.04% | 7.08% | 5.02% | 1.98% | -2.22% | -0.55% | 2.04% | -2.47% | 4.19% | -5.24% | 6.79% | 26.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 1995.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.77, 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
- 1.12%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 97.84%
- Downside Capture
- 96.98%
Expense Ratio
MARFX has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MARFX ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund (MARFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| MARFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.00 | 2.24 | -0.24 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.88 | 3.07 | -0.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.41 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.70 | 2.93 | -0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.23 | 13.52 | -3.29 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund provided a 10.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.59 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.59 | $2.59 | $1.67 | $0.83 | $0.93 | $2.53 | $0.43 | $0.76 | $1.29 | $4.06 | $1.13 | $2.80 |
Dividend yield | 10.17% | 11.33% | 7.46% | 3.70% | 4.50% | 11.16% | 2.13% | 3.95% | 8.41% | 22.19% | 5.43% | 15.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.10 | $2.59 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $1.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.83 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.93 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $2.53 |
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 BlackRock Mid-Cap Value 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 BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Fund was 55.39%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 460 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.39%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 5moJul 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.09%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 8mo 5d | 9mo 13dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -39.12%Oct 2002 | 6mo 23d | 1y 3mo | 1y 10moMar 2002 - Jan 2004 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.88%Aug 1998 | 10mo 13d | 2y 8mo | 3y 6moOct 1997 - May 2001 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.31%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo 12d | 10mo 16dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MARFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.39% | -56.78% | +1.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.50% | -9.10% | -0.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.07% | -18.90% | -1.17% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.07% | -25.43% | +5.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.09% | -33.92% | -8.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.01% | -10.72% | +2.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.51% | 1.97% | +0.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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