BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor C Shares (BMECX)
| Fund Assets | 1.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.85% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 130.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.02% |
| Dividend Growth | 20.87% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 15.04 |
| YTD Return | 5.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.67% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.95 |
| 52-Week High | 15.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 185 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1998 |
About BMECX
BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering high current income with a secondary emphasis on capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying equity securities, allocating at least 80% of its net assets to equities under normal market conditions. Its portfolio typically includes a broad mix of common stocks, spanning large-, mid-, and small-cap companies. This approach seeks to balance regular income generation through dividends with the potential for long-term growth. The fund is managed by BlackRock, leveraging its expertise in equity selection and income strategies. It distributes income to shareholders on a monthly basis, making it attractive to those seeking consistent cash flow. Additionally, the fund may use derivatives to hedge investments or potentially enhance returns, and it maintains a relatively high portfolio turnover. While the fund does not explicitly follow environmental, social, or governance (ESG) criteria, it provides transparency on sustainability characteristics for informational purposes. The BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor C plays a significant role for investors aiming to participate in the equity markets while emphasizing income generation as a core objective.
Performance
BMECX had a total return of 6.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.51%.
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 | $0.07683 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0965 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.08884 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.09337 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.09596 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.08627 | Feb 28, 2025 |