BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor C Shares (BMECX)
| Fund Assets | 2.07B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.85% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 130.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.75% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.63% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 15.92 |
| YTD Return | 2.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.24% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.20 |
| 52-Week High | 16.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 137 |
| 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 15.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.94%.
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
36.86% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Societe Generale Sa | n/a | 5.75% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 5.28% |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | n/a | 4.56% |
| Morgan Stanley & Co Llc | n/a | 3.83% |
| Nomura Holdings Inc | n/a | 3.62% |
| Bnp Paribas Sa | n/a | 3.54% |
| Ubs Ag (London Branch) | n/a | 3.14% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.78% |
| Goldman Sachs International | n/a | 2.21% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd DR | SSU.DE | 2.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.081 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.10273 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.09939 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.08842 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0847 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.08632 | Aug 29, 2025 |