NYLI Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Class C (EPLKX)
| Fund Assets | 1.17B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.08% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 21.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
| Dividend Growth | -31.42% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 21.95 |
| YTD Return | 3.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.50% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.62% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.26 |
| 52-Week High | 23.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 103 |
| Inception Date | Nov 16, 2009 |
About EPLKX
The NYLI Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide current income and capital appreciation. It invests primarily in U.S. companies with a history of generating free cash flow and a commitment to using that cash to increase shareholder value. The fund employs a disciplined investment approach, combining fundamental and quantitative research to evaluate companies' potential for sustainable dividend growth while managing risk to reduce volatility. By focusing on companies with strong cash flow and effective capital allocation, the fund aims to create a stable income stream and preserve capital. It is suitable for investors seeking a balance between income generation and long-term equity growth in the U.S. market.
Performance
EPLKX had a total return of 14.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.47%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSLVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund | 0.81% |
| SWLVX | Schwab | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FSCZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.72% |
| FLUAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund - Class A | 1.11% |
| FIOOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
18.32% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.17% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 2.00% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.96% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 1.90% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 1.89% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 1.84% |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. | AEP | 1.67% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 1.64% |
| MetLife, Inc. | MET | 1.64% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 1.59% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02696 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $1.24294 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0327 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0495 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0246 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $1.86389 | Dec 5, 2024 |