BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund (MCDVX)
| Fund Assets | 18.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.42% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.17% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.14 |
| YTD Return | 14.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.66% |
| 5-Year Return | 76.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.22 |
| 52-Week High | 19.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.71 |
| Holdings | 116 |
| Inception Date | Oct 21, 1994 |
About MCDVX
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor C Shares is an equity mutual fund managed by BlackRock, focused on delivering long-term total return and current income. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, large-cap U.S. companies with a demonstrated potential for consistent dividend growth. Its strategy targets firms across various sectors that display strong balance sheets and the ability to maintain or increase dividend payments over time, emphasizing value-oriented investments. Notable sectors within the portfolio include financial services, technology, healthcare, energy, and industrials, with a significant proportion of assets allocated to leading dividend-paying companies within these industries. The fund also exhibits a moderate turnover rate, reflecting an approach that seeks to balance income generation with capital appreciation while maintaining lower volatility than the broader equity market. Designed for investors seeking exposure to established U.S. companies with attractive dividend characteristics, the fund plays a key role in portfolios aiming for stability, income, and potential growth by harnessing the resilience and dividend-paying power of large-cap equities.
Performance
MCDVX had a total return of 8.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.76%.
Top 10 Holdings
27.57% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 3.95% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 3.50% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 3.38% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 2.86% |
| SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | SSNC | 2.72% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.51% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 2.46% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.18% |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. | CAH | 2.06% |
| Medtronic plc | MDT | 1.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.52543 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.03406 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $1.00023 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.05219 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.82835 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | $0.05407 | Apr 11, 2024 |