- CUSIP
- 09250J106
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Dec 22, 1999
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Index Tracked
- Russell 1000 Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MDLRX Performance Chart
BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund (MDLRX) is up 13.0% since the beginning of the year. MDLRX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MDLRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,930.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund (MDLRX) has returned 13.03% so far this year and 33.78% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MDLRX has achieved an annualized return of 15.55%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund
- 1D
- 0.99%
- 1M
- 2.04%
- YTD
- 13.03%
- 6M
- 12.63%
- 1Y
- 33.78%
- 3Y*
- 22.93%
- 5Y*
- 14.05%
- 10Y*
- 15.55%
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%
MDLRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 22, 1999, MDLRX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, MDLRX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.82% | -0.35% | -4.85% | 10.51% | 5.44% | 0.47% | 13.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.72% | -2.08% | -6.08% | 0.15% | 6.00% | 5.18% | 2.50% | 2.60% | 4.00% | 2.70% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 20.08% |
| 2024 | 1.64% | 4.94% | 4.46% | -4.36% | 5.01% | 3.73% | 1.36% | 1.56% | 2.93% | -0.93% | 5.83% | -2.80% | 25.33% |
| 2023 | 6.43% | -2.22% | 3.09% | 0.43% | -0.06% | 7.26% | 2.99% | -1.50% | -4.61% | -2.06% | 9.45% | 4.57% | 25.28% |
| 2022 | -5.69% | -3.59% | 3.13% | -8.73% | -0.06% | -8.43% | 8.31% | -4.17% | -8.96% | 8.43% | 5.30% | -5.70% | -20.31% |
| 2021 | -0.83% | 3.15% | 4.07% | 5.37% | 1.02% | 2.34% | 2.56% | 2.40% | -4.78% | 6.55% | -0.88% | 4.24% | 27.67% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.89%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 22, 1999.
- This fund captured 109.10% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.85% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.89% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.92, 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
- 2.89%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 109.10%
- Downside Capture
- 95.85%
Expense Ratio
MDLRX has an expense ratio of 0.73%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MDLRX ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% 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 Large Cap Core Fund (MDLRX) 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.
| MDLRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.76 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.37 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.87 | 2.78 | +1.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.81 | 12.44 | +6.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund provided a 7.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.03 | $2.03 | $3.05 | $0.15 | $1.01 | $4.13 | $0.91 | $0.67 | $1.40 | $5.97 | $1.12 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 7.97% | 9.01% | 14.81% | 0.81% | 6.61% | 20.27% | 4.75% | 3.99% | 10.26% | 37.74% | 6.17% | 2.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core 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 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $2.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $3.05 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $1.01 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.13 | $0.00 | $4.13 |
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 Large Cap Core 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 Advantage Large Cap Core Fund was 54.46%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1046 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund drawdown is 0.47%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.46%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 9moJul 2007 - May 2013 |
2003 bear market2003 | -44.13%Mar 2003 | 2y 6mo | 2y 4mo | 4y 10moSep 2000 - Jul 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.28%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 20d | 5mo 22dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.35%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 3mo | 2y 20dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.59%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 4mo 3d | 7mo 7dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MDLRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.46% | -56.78% | +2.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.69% | -9.10% | +0.41% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.63% | -18.90% | -0.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.35% | -25.43% | -0.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.28% | -33.92% | -0.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.47% | -1.80% | +1.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.59% | -10.71% | -0.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.78% | 2.03% | -0.25% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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