Federated Hermes Strategic Dividend Growth Fund, Inc - Class A Shares (LEIFX)
| Fund Assets | 754.85M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.12% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 115.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 21.86% |
| Dividend Growth | 60.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 22.93 |
| YTD Return | 8.95% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 58.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.93 |
| 52-Week High | 23.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 60 |
| Inception Date | Dec 30, 1986 |
About LEIFX
Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc. Class A Shares is a mutual fund focused on generating above-average income and capital appreciation through equity investments. The fund primarily invests in value stocks of established, dividend-paying companies with strong balance sheets and attractive valuations. It employs a diversified approach across market sectors and individual securities, aiming to reduce risk while seeking returns. The management team utilizes rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis, complemented by quantitative methods, to identify investment opportunities. ESG factors may be considered as part of the investment process, adding a dimension of risk and opportunity assessment. The fund typically holds a broad array of U.S. large-cap stocks and may invest in affiliated Federated Hermes portfolios for additional diversification not available to the general public. With assets exceeding $700 million, it maintains exposure to multiple economic sectors, including financials, energy, industrials, and technology. Regular monthly dividends underscore its income-oriented strategy, distinguishing it among large value funds in the market.
Performance
LEIFX had a total return of 17.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.04%.
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™ | 0.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.13% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.88% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 3.34% |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. | DRI | 3.11% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 2.84% |
| Paychex, Inc. | PAYX | 2.81% |
| Amgen Inc. | AMGN | 2.52% |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | CFG | 2.45% |
| Deutsche Telekom AG | DTE | 2.42% |
| Entergy Corporation | ETR | 2.40% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | $0.0173 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | $4.85851 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0368 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.0129 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.0077 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.0196 | Aug 26, 2025 |