NYLIM Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Class I (EPLCX)

Fund Assets	1.17B
Expense Ratio	0.716%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	21.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.46
Dividend Yield	1.73%
Dividend Growth	-17.52%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	26.31
YTD Return	18.58%
1-Year Return	21.11%
5-Year Return	79.01%
52-Week Low	22.42
52-Week High	27.09
Beta (5Y)	0.75
Holdings	114
Inception Date	Dec 3, 2008

About EPLCX

NYLI Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund Class I is an institutional mutual fund focused on delivering both current income and capital appreciation. Structured as a large value fund, it primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. companies known for attractive dividend yields and consistent growth in operating cash flow. Its investment process emphasizes selecting firms that generate stable free cash flow and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing shareholder value through disciplined distribution policies. The fund employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative research to identify opportunities while maintaining a rigorous risk management approach to help mitigate downside volatility. With a substantial asset base and an above-average distribution fee level, the fund targets investors seeking income and equity exposure in the U.S. market. Its portfolio typically features leading companies from sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer defensive, and technology. Notable holdings have included JPMorgan Chase, MetLife, AbbVie, Walmart, and Broadcom. The fund’s strategy is further distinguished by a relatively modest turnover rate, supporting its long-term, income-focused approach while managing portfolio-level risks and providing resilience across market cycles.

• Fund Family: New York Life Investment Management LLC
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: EPLCX
• Share Class: Class I
• Index: Russell 1000 Value TR

Performance

EPLCX had a total return of 21.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.54%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
VRVIX	Vanguard	Vanguard Russell 1000 Value Index Fund Institutional Shares	0.06%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
EPLDX	Class R6	0.73%
EPLPX	Class A	1.09%
EPLIX	Investor Class	1.33%
EPLMX	Simple Class	1.58%

Top 10 Holdings

19.83% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Dell Technologies Inc.	DELL	2.28%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	JPM	2.26%
Bank of America Corporation	BAC	2.21%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.06%
Cisco Systems, Inc.	CSCO	2.06%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company	HPE	1.85%
MetLife, Inc.	MET	1.82%
AbbVie Inc.	ABBV	1.79%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	1.77%
Merck & Co., Inc.	MRK	1.73%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.10765	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.11365	Jun 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.10291	Mar 31, 2026
Dec 4, 2025	$1.31912	Dec 4, 2025
Sep 30, 2025	$0.110	Sep 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025	$0.1208	Jun 30, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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