- ISIN
- US09252A1034
- CUSIP
- 09252A103
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Aug 4, 1994
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MDGCX Performance Chart
BlackRock Advantage Global Fund, Inc. (MDGCX) is up 18.0% since the beginning of the year. MDGCX is currently trading at $33 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MDGCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,744.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Advantage Global Fund, Inc. (MDGCX) has returned 18.00% so far this year and 38.42% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MDGCX has returned 12.39% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BlackRock Advantage Global Fund, Inc.
- 1D
- 0.80%
- 1M
- 1.84%
- YTD
- 18.00%
- 6M
- 18.34%
- 1Y
- 38.42%
- 3Y*
- 20.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.76%
- 10Y*
- 12.39%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MDGCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 5, 1994, MDGCX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +26.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, MDGCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 18, 2008 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.95% | 1.86% | -4.80% | 10.12% | 5.29% | 0.00% | 18.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.91% | -0.32% | -3.56% | 0.25% | 5.50% | 4.62% | 1.05% | 3.48% | 4.12% | 2.06% | 0.30% | 1.31% | 23.61% |
| 2024 | -0.08% | 4.80% | 4.01% | -3.94% | 5.28% | 2.97% | 1.42% | 1.77% | 2.03% | -1.53% | 4.12% | -9.47% | 10.87% |
| 2023 | 6.97% | -3.26% | 3.81% | 1.38% | -1.55% | 6.26% | 3.55% | -2.87% | -4.02% | -2.28% | 9.10% | 4.40% | 22.43% |
| 2022 | -4.46% | -3.59% | 2.11% | -8.13% | 1.58% | -8.67% | 5.93% | -4.12% | -9.68% | 7.34% | 8.62% | -4.28% | -17.94% |
| 2021 | -0.08% | 2.53% | 2.43% | 4.03% | 1.63% | 0.86% | 0.67% | 2.11% | -4.63% | 4.72% | -2.05% | 4.46% | 17.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Advantage Global Fund, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 4.41%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 05, 1994.
- This fund captured 100.94% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.87% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.41% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.41%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 100.94%
- Downside Capture
- 90.87%
Expense Ratio
MDGCX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MDGCX ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Advantage Global Fund, Inc. (MDGCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MDGCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.83 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.52 | 1.37 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.72 | 2.78 | +1.94 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.69 | 12.44 | +8.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Advantage Global Fund, Inc. provided a 7.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.47 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 | $2.47 | $2.47 | $1.90 | $0.33 | $0.34 | $4.05 | $0.91 | $0.38 | $0.71 | $7.21 | $0.15 | $1.10 |
Dividend yield | 7.55% | 8.91% | 7.78% | 1.42% | 1.75% | 16.75% | 3.77% | 1.73% | 4.06% | 34.82% | 0.65% | 5.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Advantage Global 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.47 | $2.47 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.90 | $1.90 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $4.05 |
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 Global 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 Global Fund, Inc. was 48.25%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 604 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Advantage Global Fund, Inc. drawdown is 1.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -48.25%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 2y 4mo | 4y 11moMar 2000 - Mar 2005 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.36%Mar 2009 | 9mo 6d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moJun 2008 - Apr 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.87%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 5mo 4d | 7mo 6dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -32.97%Oct 1998 | 5mo 18d | 6mo 24d | 1y 7dApr 1998 - Apr 1999 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.37%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 10moJul 2014 - May 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MDGCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.25% | -56.78% | +8.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.07% | -9.10% | +1.03% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.46% | -18.90% | -2.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.68% | -25.43% | -1.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.87% | -33.92% | -0.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.51% | -1.80% | +0.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.92% | -10.71% | +0.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.84% | 2.03% | -0.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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