NYLIM Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Class A (EPLPX)

Fund Assets	1.17B
Expense Ratio	1.051%
Min. Investment	$15,000
Turnover	21.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	1.47%
Dividend Growth	-21.13%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	25.94
YTD Return	18.25%
1-Year Return	20.71%
5-Year Return	75.94%
52-Week Low	22.12
52-Week High	26.70
Beta (5Y)	0.89
Holdings	114
Inception Date	Feb 3, 2009

About EPLPX

NYLI Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating current income and capital appreciation through investments in U.S. equity securities. The fund primarily targets large-cap U.S. companies noted for their history of attractive dividend yields and steady growth in operating cash flow. At least 80% of its assets are typically allocated to dividend-paying U.S. stocks, though it may invest up to 15% in foreign securities for additional diversification. The strategy emphasizes companies that generate robust free cash flow and whose management teams are committed to effectively allocating capital to maximize shareholder value. Risk management is a key feature, with the investment team utilizing both fundamental and quantitative research approaches to assess the sustainability of company distributions and to help mitigate portfolio volatility. The fund is categorized in the large value segment, prioritizing companies that trade at relatively low valuations and offer higher dividend yields. Sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, and consumer defensive are notably represented in its holdings. The NYLI Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund Class A plays a significant role for investors seeking regular income and stability within the U.S. equity market landscape, balancing income potential with disciplined risk controls.

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

Performance

EPLPX had a total return of 20.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.74%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
VWNDX	Vanguard	Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares	0.30%
VWNEX	Vanguard	Vanguard Windsor™ Admiral™	0.19%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
EPLCX	Class I	0.73%
EPLDX	Class R6	0.73%
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	$0.08779	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0948	Jun 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.08506	Mar 31, 2026
Dec 4, 2025	$1.30064	Dec 4, 2025
Sep 30, 2025	$0.0918	Sep 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025	$0.1038	Jun 30, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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