Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A (BAEIX)
| Fund Assets | 578.87M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.07% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 50.76% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 23.87% |
| Dividend Growth | -18.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 18.30 |
| YTD Return | 6.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.84% |
| 5-Year Return | 29.63% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.83 |
| 52-Week High | 22.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2004 |
About BAEIX
Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering both capital growth and current income. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying equity securities, with a particular emphasis on companies that have demonstrated a consistent history of increasing dividends. Managed by a team using rigorous fundamental analysis, the portfolio typically holds a concentrated selection of 30 to 35 high-quality stocks, favoring firms with strong balance sheets, reasonable valuations, and credible growth prospects. In addition to equities, the fund may also allocate a portion to convertible securities to enhance yield. Notably, it targets stocks with dividend yields higher than the S&P 500 Index and selectively employs covered call options to generate additional income, albeit at the cost of limiting some upside potential. The fund’s disciplined approach to income and quality seeks to provide investors with a blend of stability and opportunity, appealing to those who value consistent dividend growth within a focused portfolio structure. Established in 2004, this fund plays a distinctive role in the market as a specialized vehicle for equity income investing, particularly for those seeking a balance of yield and growth potential.
Performance
BAEIX had a total return of 5.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.64%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWDSX | Schwab | Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™ | 0.89% |
Top 10 Holdings
41.66% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 4.77% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 4.38% |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obl Premier | TOPXX | 4.24% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.24% |
| Waste Management, Inc. | WM | 4.22% |
| Eaton Corporation plc | ETN | 4.05% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 3.98% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.98% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 3.96% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 3.85% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | $0.0366 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.0461 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.0525 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $4.5054 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0523 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.0604 | Jun 27, 2025 |