BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About BDSKX

What does BDSKX invest in?

Typically, this fund endeavors to commit a minimum of 80% of its net assets, including any funds acquired through borrowing, to equity securities or other financial instruments. These investments will either be constituents of the Russell 2000® Index or from companies with comparable market capitalizations. Its primary focus is on acquiring common stock; however, it also has the flexibility to invest in preferred stock and convertible securities. Additionally, the fund may occasionally participate in new issues or initial public offerings (IPOs) of company shares.

What is the expense ratio of BDSKX?

BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund (BDSKX) charges an expense ratio of 0.45%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BDSKX?

BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund (BDSKX) 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 BDSKX actively managed or an index fund?

BDSKX 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 (BDSKX's is 0.45%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was BDSKX launched?

BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund (BDSKX) launched in January 2016 and is managed by BlackRock.

How has BDSKX performed?

BDSKX'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.