Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class C (BCEGX)
| Fund Assets | 720.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 50.76% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 27.08% |
| Dividend Growth | -19.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 16.82 |
| YTD Return | -0.28% |
| 1-Year Return | -0.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.50 |
| 52-Week High | 22.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2004 |
About BCEGX
Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on delivering both capital growth and current income. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying equity securities, targeting U.S. companies with a demonstrated history of increasing dividend payments. In addition to common stocks, the portfolio may include convertible securities to enhance yield opportunities. The management team employs fundamental analysis to select a concentrated portfolio—typically 30 to 35 holdings—of high-quality companies with strong balance sheets and reasonable valuations. A unique feature of the fund is its emphasis on companies that have raised dividends for at least three consecutive years or for six out of the last ten years, aiming for a yield higher than the S&P 500 Index. The fund’s strategy may also incorporate covered call writing to generate additional income, while recognizing the trade-off of capping potential upside on select holdings. As part of the large-value Morningstar category, this fund invests predominantly in large-cap U.S. equities considered undervalued relative to their fundamentals, often with slower growth but higher dividend yields. Its consistent approach to dividend growth and value investing positions the fund as a compelling choice for investors seeking a balance between income and long-term capital appreciation.
Performance
BCEGX had a total return of -0.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.62%.
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
42.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc | LIN | 5.04% |
| Waste Management, Inc. | WM | 4.66% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 4.48% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 4.46% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 4.06% |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obl Premier | TOPXX | 4.04% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 4.00% |
| Ferguson Enterprises Inc. | FERG | 3.95% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.87% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | AMP | 3.81% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.0118 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.009 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $4.5054 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0092 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.0188 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.0327 | Mar 31, 2025 |