BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor A Shares (BMEAX)

Fund Assets	2.15B
Expense Ratio	1.10%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	130.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.98
Dividend Yield	7.23%
Dividend Growth	5.45%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	27.46
YTD Return	14.05%
1-Year Return	19.83%
5-Year Return	53.20%
52-Week Low	23.58
52-Week High	27.72
Beta (5Y)	0.69
Holdings	106
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.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Derivative Income
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: BMEAX
• Share Class: Investor A
• Index: Russell 1000 Value TR

Performance

BMEAX had a total return of 19.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.76%.

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%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
BMCIX	Institutional	0.85%
BMECX	Investor C	1.85%

Top 10 Holdings

39.38% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	5.08%
Mizuho Markets Cayman Lp	n/a	4.80%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	4.21%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	3.92%
Bnp Paribas Sa	n/a	3.88%
Morgan Stanley & Co Llc	n/a	3.79%
Societe Generale Sa	n/a	3.69%
BlackRock Liquidity T-Fund Instl	TSTXX	3.61%
Barclays Bank Plc	n/a	3.35%
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	n/a	3.05%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.1571	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.17461	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.17589	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.15859	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.18301	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.16686	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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