MEIFX vs. MAFOX
Compare and contrast key facts about Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund (MEIFX) and BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth Fund (MAFOX).
MEIFX is managed by Meridian. It was launched on Jan 31, 2005. MAFOX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Mar 3, 2000.
Performance
MEIFX vs. MAFOX - Performance Comparison
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MEIFX vs. MAFOX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEIFX Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -1.60% | 6.51% | 13.19% | 18.96% | -16.43% | 15.15% | 26.18% | 44.95% | -0.51% | 27.94% |
MAFOX BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth Fund | -12.50% | 12.76% | 31.11% | 52.63% | -38.05% | 17.13% | 46.85% | 31.16% | 3.63% | 29.90% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MEIFX achieves a -1.60% return, which is significantly higher than MAFOX's -12.50% return. Over the past 10 years, MEIFX has underperformed MAFOX with an annualized return of 13.78%, while MAFOX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.59% annualized return.
MEIFX
- 1D
- 0.08%
- 1M
- -3.16%
- YTD
- -1.60%
- 6M
- -1.55%
- 1Y
- 4.96%
- 3Y*
- 9.70%
- 5Y*
- 5.75%
- 10Y*
- 13.78%
MAFOX
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- -8.85%
- YTD
- -12.50%
- 6M
- -13.43%
- 1Y
- 10.84%
- 3Y*
- 18.40%
- 5Y*
- 7.81%
- 10Y*
- 14.59%
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MEIFX vs. MAFOX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MEIFX has a 1.20% expense ratio, which is higher than MAFOX's 0.67% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MEIFX vs. MAFOX — Risk / Return Rank
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MEIFX vs. MAFOX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund (MEIFX) and BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth Fund (MAFOX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| MEIFX | MAFOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.30 | 0.47 | -0.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.55 | 0.86 | -0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.12 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.49 | 0.48 | +0.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.30 | 1.66 | +0.63 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| MEIFX | MAFOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.30 | 0.47 | -0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.37 | 0.33 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.77 | 0.65 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.51 | 0.08 | +0.44 |
Correlation
The correlation between MEIFX and MAFOX is 0.76, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
MEIFX vs. MAFOX - Dividend Comparison
MEIFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.36%, less than MAFOX's 18.32% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEIFX Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | 7.36% | 7.25% | 14.61% | 0.61% | 9.28% | 25.44% | 13.26% | 40.49% | 11.67% | 1.18% | 0.78% | 4.24% |
MAFOX BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth Fund | 18.32% | 16.03% | 4.04% | 3.05% | 2.01% | 11.20% | 0.53% | 5.45% | 4.43% | 4.06% | 0.00% | 4.66% |
Drawdowns
MEIFX vs. MAFOX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MEIFX drawdown since its inception was -54.37%, smaller than the maximum MAFOX drawdown of -89.93%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MEIFX and MAFOX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MEIFX | MAFOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.37% | -89.93% | +35.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.99% | -16.70% | +7.71% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.54% | -42.39% | +18.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.67% | -42.39% | +13.72% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.42% | -16.70% | +9.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.76% | -54.58% | +46.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.05% | 4.84% | -2.79% |
Volatility
MEIFX vs. MAFOX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund (MEIFX) is 3.54%, while BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth Fund (MAFOX) has a volatility of 6.16%. This indicates that MEIFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MAFOX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MEIFX | MAFOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.54% | 6.16% | -2.62% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.12% | 13.41% | -6.29% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.91% | 23.44% | -8.53% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.93% | 23.56% | -7.63% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.95% | 22.58% | -4.63% |