BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund Investor C Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About BDSCX

What does BDSCX invest in?

This fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth. Ordinarily, it commits a minimum of 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowed funds for investment purposes) to equity securities or other financial instruments. These investments are either components of the Russell 2000® Index or are issued by companies with market capitalizations comparable to those within that index. While its primary focus is on acquiring common stock, the fund also has the flexibility to invest in preferred shares and convertible securities. Furthermore, it may, from time to time, participate in new share issues or initial public offerings (IPOs) of companies.

What is the expense ratio of BDSCX?

BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund Investor C Shares (BDSCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BDSCX?

BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund Investor C Shares (BDSCX) manages $5.31B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BDSCX actively managed or an index fund?

BDSCX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (BDSCX's is 1.50%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was BDSCX launched?

BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund Investor C Shares (BDSCX) launched in March 2013 and is managed by BlackRock.

How has BDSCX performed?

BDSCX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.