BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor C Shares (BMECX)
| Fund Assets | 2.07B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.85% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.19% |
| Dividend Growth | 25.05% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.53 |
| YTD Return | 0.21% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 54.83% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.95 |
| 52-Week High | 15.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 189 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1998 |
About BMECX
BMECX was founded on 1998-05-01. The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Equity Income with 1.85% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in BlackRock Funds: BlackRock High Equity Income Fund; Investor C Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. BlackRock Funds: BlackRock High Equity Income Fund; Investor C Shares seeks high current income with consideration for capital appreciation. BMECX invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. BMECX 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
BMECX had a total return of 0.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.37%.
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
20.04% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 5.49% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.36% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd DR | SSU.DE | 2.10% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 1.74% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 1.57% |
| Baxter International Inc. | BAX | 1.42% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 1.41% |
| Hess Corporation | HES | 1.35% |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. | CAH | 1.32% |
| SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | SSNC | 1.28% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.09337 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.09596 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.08627 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.08007 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.08516 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.08856 | Nov 29, 2024 |