Dean Equity Income (DAEIX)
| Fund Assets | 88.34M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 17.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
| Dividend Growth | -17.05% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 22.19 |
| YTD Return | 6.25% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.85% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 19.11 |
| 52-Week High | 23.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 50 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About DAEIX
Dean Equity Income Fund is a large-cap U.S. equity mutual fund that pursues long-term capital appreciation with a focus on dividend income. The fund employs a traditional value investment approach, seeking high-quality companies trading below estimated fair value. The portfolio emphasizes stocks with strong dividend yields and favorable dividend histories expected to continue, providing investors with a potential cushion during market downturns while allowing for principal growth during economic expansion. The fund maintains holdings primarily in companies with market capitalizations similar to those in the Russell 1000 Value Index, typically holding between 40 and 60 stocks. By combining rigorous valuation analysis, quality focus, and dividend emphasis, the fund aims to mitigate downside volatility while delivering competitive returns. The fund uses fundamental, bottom-up research to identify undervalued securities and complements Dean Capital Management's other value-oriented mutual fund offerings in the U.S. equity space.
Performance
DAEIX had a total return of 8.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.89%.
Top 10 Holdings
29.90% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | MO | 3.73% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.58% |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | PEP | 3.43% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 3.12% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. | XEL | 2.83% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | ITW | 2.74% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 2.68% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.68% |
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. | ESS | 2.58% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 2.54% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1454 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.1725 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.2554 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1548 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1557 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1572 | Mar 31, 2025 |