Macquarie Core Equity Fund Class R6 (ICEQX)
| Fund Assets | 3.95B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.67% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.18% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.25% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 23.84 |
| YTD Return | 11.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 101.02% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.83 |
| 52-Week High | 24.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 55 |
| Inception Date | Jul 31, 2014 |
About ICEQX
The Macquarie Core Equity Fund is an open-end mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of large- and mid-cap U.S. companies. Employing a concentrated portfolio strategy, the fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to common stocks, actively selecting holdings across a diverse spectrum of industries and valuation ranges. The portfolio exhibits a large blend investment style, balancing growth and value characteristics to represent the broader U.S. equity market. Its largest sector exposures include technology, healthcare, consumer cyclicals, and financial services, with significant holdings in companies such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Apple, and Alphabet. Managed by experienced professionals since 2006, the fund seeks to capitalize on opportunities in strong, high-quality businesses that demonstrate durable earnings and competitive industry positions. By maintaining a focused yet diversified approach, the Macquarie Core Equity Fund plays a significant role for investors looking for core equity exposure that mirrors the overall U.S. market while aiming for consistent performance over time.
Performance
ICEQX had a total return of 15.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.02%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
38.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.25% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.53% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.55% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 3.64% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.41% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.41% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.06% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.91% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 2.65% |
| Abbott Laboratories | ABT | 2.37% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | $2.18828 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $1.93224 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $2.103 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $2.5777 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.4807 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $1.5588 | Dec 12, 2019 |