Federated Hermes Strategic Div Gr R (FDERX)

Fund Assets	706.08M
Expense Ratio	1.36%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	115.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	1.76%
Dividend Growth	162.55%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	21.54
YTD Return	7.50%
1-Year Return	11.09%
5-Year Return	27.68%
52-Week Low	20.25
52-Week High	25.06
Beta (5Y)	1.07
Holdings	56
Inception Date	Jan 25, 2013

About FDERX

The Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund is a mutual fund that seeks to deliver above-average income and capital appreciation to its investors. Its primary strategy involves investing in a diversified portfolio of income-producing equity securities, with a particular focus on large-cap companies that the fund's managers consider undervalued and likely to provide consistent dividend payments. This approach positions the fund to serve investors who prioritize regular income while still desiring potential growth through long-term capital appreciation. The fund's holdings span a variety of sectors, predominantly targeting industries and companies with a track record of dividend payments. It may also allocate assets to affiliated portfolios, enhancing diversification beyond what individual securities typically offer. The Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund plays a notable role in the market by catering to those seeking a balance between income generation and equity exposure, making it particularly relevant for conservative or income-focused investors. As with most equity investments, its value can fluctuate due to market conditions, and its income level may vary based on underlying company performance and broader economic trends.

• Fund Family: Federated
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FDERX
• Share Class: Class R Shares
• Index: Russell 1000 Value TR

Performance

FDERX had a total return of 11.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.46%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWDSX	Schwab	Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™	0.93%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
LEISX	Institutional Shares	0.89%
LEIFX	Class A Shares	1.12%
LFEIX	Class F Shares	1.38%
LEICX	Class C Shares	1.90%

Top 10 Holdings

30.68% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
AbbVie Inc.	ABBV	3.62%
Darden Restaurants, Inc.	DRI	3.41%
Bank of America Corporation	BAC	3.38%
Paychex, Inc.	PAYX	3.23%
Citigroup Inc.	C	3.06%
Entergy Corporation	ETR	2.92%
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.	CFG	2.88%
Targa Resources Corp.	TRGP	2.76%
Amgen Inc.	AMGN	2.73%
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.	PNC	2.69%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 24, 2026	$0.0247	Sep 25, 2026
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0162	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026	$0.0308	Jul 27, 2026
Jun 24, 2026	$0.0304	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0248	May 27, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	$0.069	Apr 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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