AB Equity Income Fund Class C (AUICX)
| Fund Assets | 791.77M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.63% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 35.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.65% |
| Dividend Growth | -19.84% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 38.69 |
| YTD Return | 12.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.86% |
| 5-Year Return | 76.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 33.19 |
| 52-Week High | 39.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.93 |
| Holdings | 70 |
| Inception Date | Oct 27, 1993 |
About AUICX
AB Equity Income Fund, Inc. Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a blend of current income and long-term capital growth. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by large-cap U.S. companies that are known for paying attractive and sustainable dividends. By focusing on firms with high-quality, consistent cash flows and the capacity to increase dividends over time, the fund aims to deliver dependable income while also participating in the growth potential of the equity markets. The investment approach emphasizes fundamental research to identify undervalued companies that exhibit both strong payout histories and lower risk profiles. AB Equity Income Fund, Inc. Class C plays a significant role in the market for investors seeking balanced exposure to income-producing equities, particularly within mature sectors, while managing volatility through disciplined stock selection and portfolio construction.
Performance
AUICX had a total return of 21.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.13%.
Top 10 Holdings
40.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.20% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.53% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 5.01% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 4.88% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.17% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc | STX | 4.03% |
| KLA Corporation | KLAC | 3.06% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.42% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.30% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 2.28% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | $0.0276 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.0415 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $2.4341 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.068 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.0476 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.0822 | Mar 13, 2025 |