# BlackRock International Select Eq Inv A (MDEFX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/MDEFX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:08 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, BlackRock International Select Eq Inv A (MDEFX), nexqual.com/MDEFX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 19.8 (-0.80% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 19.8 · day 19.8–19.8 · 52w 19.18–24.17 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -0.8% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +18.1% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -0.8% | +18.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -0.8% | +3.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 23.4% | 22.5% |
| Max drawdown | -17.2% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -39.5% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |

## Peers
MDBAX (BlackRock Basic Value A) USD 19.91 +0.00% · MDFGX (BlackRock Capital Appreciation ) USD 29.66 +0.00% · MDCPX (BlackRock Bal Capital A) USD 27.23 -0.33% · MDDCX (BlackRock  Emerging Markets Fun) USD 30.61 -0.00% · MDSPX (BlackRock Advantage U.S. Total ) USD 33.28 +0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/MDEFX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt