- ISIN
- US0919281016
- CUSIP
- 091928101
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Sep 14, 1993
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
PSGIX Performance Chart
BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Growth Fund (PSGIX) is up 20.5% since the beginning of the year. PSGIX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PSGIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,405.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Growth Fund (PSGIX) has returned 20.50% so far this year and 43.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PSGIX has returned 12.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.05%
- 1M
- 5.50%
- YTD
- 20.50%
- 6M
- 18.76%
- 1Y
- 43.13%
- 3Y*
- 20.72%
- 5Y*
- 7.04%
- 10Y*
- 12.40%
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%
PSGIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1994, PSGIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +40.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PSGIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.40% | 0.74% | -5.99% | 15.89% | 5.50% | 0.64% | 20.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.24% | -7.02% | -7.46% | -0.36% | 6.11% | 5.46% | 1.21% | 6.45% | 4.94% | 3.30% | -0.04% | -1.29% | 15.24% |
| 2024 | -2.12% | 6.78% | 3.50% | -7.26% | 4.92% | -0.96% | 8.66% | -1.59% | 1.90% | -2.90% | 12.08% | -7.73% | 14.07% |
| 2023 | 9.68% | -0.92% | -2.95% | -2.21% | -0.79% | 8.78% | 4.18% | -4.50% | -5.90% | -7.30% | 9.63% | 12.11% | 18.73% |
| 2022 | -13.06% | 0.70% | 0.11% | -11.90% | -2.37% | -6.60% | 11.07% | -1.80% | -8.01% | 9.84% | 3.13% | -6.19% | -24.93% |
| 2021 | 4.73% | 3.22% | -3.12% | 3.10% | -2.86% | 4.08% | -3.32% | 1.87% | -3.94% | 5.38% | -6.22% | 0.85% | 2.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.18%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1994.
- This fund captured 123.40% of S&P 500 Index gains and 117.25% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.09 and R2 of 0.70, 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
- 1.18%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 123.40%
- Downside Capture
- 117.25%
Expense Ratio
PSGIX has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PSGIX ranks 55 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 Advantage Small Cap Growth Fund (PSGIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PSGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.13 | 2.24 | -0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.85 | 3.07 | -0.22 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.41 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.31 | 2.93 | +0.39 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.44 | 13.52 | -1.08 |
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 Small Cap Growth Fund provided a 0.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $3.91 | $1.30 | $1.04 | $3.69 | $2.18 | $0.01 | $1.02 |
Dividend yield | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.47% | 18.37% | 5.36% | 5.37% | 24.24% | 11.12% | 0.05% | 6.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Growth 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.91 | $0.00 | $3.91 |
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 Small Cap Growth 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 Small Cap Growth Fund was 77.50%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 2783 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -77.50%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 11y 23d | 13y 7moMar 2000 - Oct 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -41.59%Mar 2020 | 27d | 4mo 25d | 5mo 22dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -41.45%Jun 2022 | 1y 4mo | 3y 3mo | 4y 7moFeb 2021 - Sep 2025 |
1998 bear market1998 | -39.57%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 6mo 7d | 11mo 26dApr 1998 - Apr 1999 |
2016 bear market2016 | -29.40%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 11mo 19d | 1y 7moJun 2015 - Jan 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PSGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.50% | -56.78% | -20.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.74% | -9.10% | -4.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.77% | -18.90% | -8.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.55% | -25.43% | -15.12% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.59% | -33.92% | -7.67% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.26% | -10.72% | -14.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.65% | 1.97% | +1.68% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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