About EAPDX
Parametric Dividend Income Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to provide diversified exposure to U.S. companies with a strong history of delivering durable dividends. The fund’s primary objective is to achieve current income and total return, focusing on quality companies that have consistently demonstrated high levels of income with lower risk relative to their sector peers. Utilizing a disciplined, top-down, and systematic investment process, the fund applies durability rankings to a broad universe of equities, ensuring each sector and the top-ranked stocks within each sector are generally equally weighted, which helps promote broad diversification and manage risk over time.
The fund predominantly invests in U.S. mid-cap value stocks, with a portfolio spread across diverse sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, utilities, and energy, among others. As of its most recent data, the fund holds nearly 189 positions, reflecting its commitment to diversification, and maintains a median market capitalization of approximately $21.6 billion. The fund is structured to pay distributions quarterly, appealing to investors seeking steady dividend income. Through its systematic approach and focus on dividend durability, Parametric Dividend Income Fund Class A plays a significant role in the equity income segment of the market, catering to those seeking reliable income and risk-managed total return potential.
Category Mid-Cap Value
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol EAPDX
Share Class Class A
Index Russell 1000 Value TR
EAPDX had a total return of -2.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.72%.
