Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Institutional Shares (BEGIX)
| Fund Assets | 720.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 50.76% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 27.66% |
| Dividend Growth | -18.81% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 17.24 |
| YTD Return | -0.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 30.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.95 |
| 52-Week High | 22.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.85 |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2004 |
About BEGIX
Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Institutional Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering both capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests primarily in large-cap U.S. equities, targeting companies that consistently pay and grow their dividends, with an emphasis on high-quality businesses demonstrating strong balance sheets and reasonable valuations. The portfolio is typically concentrated, holding around 30 to 35 core positions selected through rigorous fundamental analysis. In addition to dividend-paying stocks, the fund can allocate to convertible securities to enhance yield opportunities. The fund’s managers seek companies that have increased dividends for at least three consecutive years or six out of the last ten, and generally prefer stocks with yields exceeding that of the S&P 500 Index. The strategy may also incorporate covered call writing for additional income generation. By focusing on value-oriented, dividend-growth equities, this fund aims to offer downside resilience and stable income within the broader large-cap segment of the U.S. equity market, appealing to institutional investors seeking a disciplined approach to equity income.
Performance
BEGIX had a total return of 0.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.71%.
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 | $0.0575 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.0648 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $4.5054 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0668 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.0741 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.0878 | Mar 31, 2025 |