BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor A Shares (BMEAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.07B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.87 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.55% |
| Dividend Growth | 22.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.50 |
| YTD Return | 1.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.04% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.86 |
| 52-Week High | 24.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.74 |
| Holdings | 188 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1998 |
About BMEAX
BMEAX was founded on 1998-05-01. The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Equity Income with 1.1% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in BlackRock Funds: BlackRock High Equity Income Fund; Investor A Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. BlackRock Funds: BlackRock High Equity Income Fund; Investor A Shares seeks high current income with consideration for capital appreciation. BMEAX invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. BMEAX will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings, in equity securities and equity-related instruments, including equity-linked notes.
Performance
BMEAX had a total return of 4.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.20%.
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
20.94% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 5.02% |
| Baxter International Inc. | BAX | 2.13% |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. | CAH | 2.09% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.08% |
| Comcast Corporation | CMCSA | 2.03% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 1.71% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 1.55% |
| J.P. Morgan Structured Products B.V. | JPM.0 05.15.25 DMUK | 1.53% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd DR | SSU.DE | 1.46% |
| BNP Paribas Issuance BV | BNP.0.851965 05.08.25 | 1.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.14406 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.15246 | Dec 31, 2024 |