BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor A Shares (BMEAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 85.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.35% |
| Dividend Growth | 18.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.91 |
| YTD Return | 4.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.36% |
| 5-Year Return | 58.50% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.86 |
| 52-Week High | 24.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.75 |
| Holdings | 185 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1998 |
About BMEAX
BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor A Shares is an equity mutual fund designed to provide investors with a combination of high current income and the potential for capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of large-cap U.S. companies that pay dividends and exhibit high quality characteristics. In order to enhance income, the fund also employs a covered call strategy—writing options on equities it holds—to generate additional distributions for shareholders. This dual approach aims to deliver income that exceeds typical equity dividends while seeking to mitigate some market volatility. Targeted towards investors seeking steady income with equity market exposure, the fund maintains a minimum 80% investment in equity securities and equity-linked instruments. With over $2 billion in assets under management and a long-standing track record since its 1998 inception, it is notable for monthly dividend distributions and a competitive yield, making it significant within the derivative income category. The fund’s portfolio includes exposure to sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, and energy, and is recognized for its focus on high quality, large value stocks. It serves as a core holding for income-focused investors looking to balance risk and reward within the U.S. equity market.
Performance
BMEAX had a total return of 5.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.23%.
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™ | 0.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
21.20% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 4.10% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.50% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.44% |
| Baxter International Inc. | BAX | 2.00% |
| Comcast Corporation | CMCSA | 1.91% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.84% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 1.80% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd DR | SSU.DE | 1.69% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 1.55% |
| JP MORGAN STRUCTURED PRODUCTS BV | n/a | 1.36% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.13927 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.17004 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.15794 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.16408 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.16966 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.15287 | Feb 28, 2025 |