Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund Class A Shares (IVFAX)

Fund Assets	764.01M
Expense Ratio	1.122%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	32.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.17
Dividend Yield	3.39%
Dividend Growth	10.41%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 22, 2026

Previous Close	4.840
YTD Return	8.98%
1-Year Return	15.42%
5-Year Return	57.67%
52-Week Low	4.350
52-Week High	5.160
Beta (5Y)	0.71
Holdings	45
Inception Date	Jun 4, 2008

About IVFAX

The Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating income and long-term capital appreciation. Its primary strategy is to invest in equity securities of companies based outside the United States, offering investors access to a diversified portfolio of international stocks. The fund places an emphasis on companies that pay dividends, aiming to provide a stream of income along with the potential for growth. This fund spans both developed and emerging markets, exposing investors to a variety of geographic regions and economic sectors. The investment process may utilize derivative instruments, introducing unique risk and return dynamics compared to funds limited to traditional equity securities. By targeting dividend-paying companies overseas, the fund is designed to capitalize on opportunities outside the U.S. while managing risks such as currency fluctuations, political instability, and differing financial standards. Overall, the Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund Class A plays a distinct role for investors seeking diversified international equity exposure combined with dividend income potential.

• Fund Family: Federated
• Category: Foreign Large Value
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: IVFAX
• Share Class: Class A Shares
• Index: MSCI World ex USA NR USD

Performance

IVFAX had a total return of 15.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.48%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
IVFLX	Class R6 Shares	0.85%
IVFIX	Institutional Shares	0.86%
IVFCX	Class C Shares	1.95%

Top 10 Holdings

35.15% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
TotalEnergies SE	TTE	4.39%
Zurich Insurance Group AG	ZURN	3.84%
British American Tobacco p.l.c.	BATS	3.81%
Allianz SE	ALV	3.80%
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München	MUV2	3.41%
Sanofi	SAN	3.40%
Enel SpA	ENEL	3.34%
TC Energy Corporation	TRP	3.27%
Unilever PLC	ULVR	3.01%
GSK plc	GSK	2.88%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 22, 2026	$0.0078	Sep 23, 2026
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0097	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 22, 2026	$0.0101	Jul 23, 2026
Jun 22, 2026	$0.0064	Jun 23, 2026
May 22, 2026	$0.036	May 26, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	$0.0301	Apr 23, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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