- ISIN
- US09252L5057
- CUSIP
- 09252L505
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- May 5, 1978
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MASPX Performance Chart
BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. (MASPX) is up 21.4% since the beginning of the year. MASPX is currently trading at $38 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MASPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,571.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. (MASPX) has returned 21.36% so far this year and 38.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MASPX has returned 12.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc.
- 1D
- 1.15%
- 1M
- 4.84%
- YTD
- 21.36%
- 6M
- 21.56%
- 1Y
- 38.34%
- 3Y*
- 20.38%
- 5Y*
- 9.46%
- 10Y*
- 12.31%
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%
MASPX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 1978, MASPX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jul 2000 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -29.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, MASPX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 6, 2000 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -21.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.42% | 2.82% | -4.24% | 12.43% | 4.02% | 0.93% | 21.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.47% | -5.77% | -5.85% | -1.83% | 5.81% | 3.98% | 1.12% | 5.29% | 2.02% | 0.48% | 1.69% | 0.23% | 11.36% |
| 2024 | -2.10% | 4.71% | 4.79% | -6.25% | 4.06% | -1.93% | 7.15% | -1.19% | 2.31% | -1.62% | 10.20% | -7.11% | 12.11% |
| 2023 | 9.40% | -2.06% | -3.21% | -1.36% | -3.23% | 9.31% | 4.51% | -2.97% | -4.95% | -6.05% | 9.10% | 11.22% | 18.89% |
| 2022 | -7.94% | 1.03% | 0.94% | -8.34% | 1.10% | -9.67% | 9.83% | -2.70% | -8.68% | 9.79% | 4.37% | -4.10% | -15.73% |
| 2021 | -0.55% | 4.11% | 1.68% | 4.59% | -0.11% | 1.17% | -0.35% | 1.62% | -3.82% | 5.77% | -4.78% | 4.02% | 13.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.34%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 1978.
- This fund captured 117.51% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.80% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.85 and R2 of 0.53, 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
- 5.34%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 117.51%
- Downside Capture
- 102.80%
Expense Ratio
MASPX has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MASPX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. (MASPX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| MASPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.35 | 2.24 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.21 | 3.07 | +0.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.41 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.80 | 2.93 | +1.87 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.83 | 13.52 | +4.31 |
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 Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. provided a 4.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.59 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 | $1.59 | $1.59 | $0.42 | $0.25 | $0.46 | $11.15 | $1.65 | $0.83 | $6.69 | $5.28 | $1.18 | $0.95 |
Dividend yield | 4.20% | 5.09% | 1.41% | 0.95% | 2.04% | 40.63% | 4.79% | 2.73% | 27.75% | 16.25% | 3.40% | 3.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc.. 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 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $11.15 |
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 Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc.. 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 Advantage SMID Cap Fund, Inc. was 63.74%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 973 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.74%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 6moJul 2007 - Jan 2013 |
Black Monday1987 | -41.55%Oct 1987 | 1y 5mo | 4y 2mo | 5y 8moMay 1986 - Jan 1992 |
1998 bear market1998 | -39.70%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 9mo 3d | 1y 2moApr 1998 - Jul 1999 |
1982 bear market1982 | -38.33%Jul 1982 | 1y 7mo | 9mo 3d | 2y 3moDec 1980 - Apr 1983 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -35.80%Oct 2002 | 5mo 25d | 1y 5d | 1y 6moApr 2002 - Oct 2003 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MASPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.74% | -56.78% | -6.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.38% | -9.10% | +0.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.41% | -18.90% | -6.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.87% | -25.43% | -1.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.82% | -33.92% | -0.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.86% | -10.72% | +0.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.25% | 1.97% | +0.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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