Eaton Vance Dividend Builder A (EVTMX)
Fund Assets | 917.28M |
Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
Min. Investment | $1,000 |
Turnover | 50.00% |
Dividend (ttm) | 1.16 |
Dividend Yield | 6.34% |
Dividend Growth | 124.58% |
Payout Frequency | Monthly |
Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 9, 2025 |
Previous Close | 17.29 |
YTD Return | 9.45% |
1-Year Return | 10.12% |
5-Year Return | 72.27% |
52-Week Low | 14.17 |
52-Week High | 17.57 |
Beta (5Y) | 0.95 |
Holdings | 57 |
Inception Date | Dec 18, 1981 |
About EVTMX
Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving total return through a diversified portfolio of primarily large-cap equities. Its primary objective is to invest in companies that management considers reasonably valued and capable of generating consistent dividend income alongside potential capital appreciation. A distinguishing feature of this fund is its commitment to providing monthly distributions, setting it apart from many other equity income funds that typically make quarterly or annual payouts. The fund employs a rigorous fundamental research approach, analyzing key financial metrics such as balance sheets, earnings, and growth prospects to identify companies with strong dividend-paying abilities. Its portfolio spans a variety of sectors, with notable allocations to financials, industrials, healthcare, technology, and consumer staples. While the fund primarily invests in U.S. companies, it may include a small allocation to foreign equities. Eaton Vance Dividend Builder Fund Class A plays a prominent role in the market for investors seeking a blend of income and growth through exposure to established, dividend-oriented stocks, aiming for performance that can keep pace with or exceed inflation over the long term.
Performance
EVTMX had a total return of 10.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.46%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
28.93% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.72% |
Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.00% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.48% |
Chevron Corporation | CVX | 2.79% |
Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.58% |
The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 2.52% |
The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 2.28% |
3M Company | MMM | 2.21% |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | ICE | 2.19% |
EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 2.16% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Sep 9, 2025 | $0.0261 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Aug 11, 2025 | $0.0139 | Aug 12, 2025 |
Jul 9, 2025 | $0.0081 | Jul 10, 2025 |
Jun 10, 2025 | $0.0191 | Jun 11, 2025 |
May 9, 2025 | $0.0192 | May 12, 2025 |
Apr 9, 2025 | $0.0136 | Apr 10, 2025 |