BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor C Shares (MCDVX)

Fund Assets	19.60B
Expense Ratio	1.696%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	75.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.11
Dividend Yield	0.56%
Dividend Growth	-53.69%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 14, 2026

Previous Close	20.42
YTD Return	15.34%
1-Year Return	23.75%
5-Year Return	60.14%
52-Week Low	18.37
52-Week High	21.92
Beta (5Y)	0.69
Holdings	102
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.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MCDVX
• Index: Russell 1000 Value TR

Performance

MCDVX had a total return of 23.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.09%.

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™	0.89%

Top 10 Holdings

37.04% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	7.48%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	7.14%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	5.06%
CVS Health Corporation	CVS	3.11%
Citigroup Inc.	C	2.64%
Baxter International Inc.	BAX	2.43%
Wells Fargo & Company	WFC	2.35%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	UNH	2.30%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.29%
British American Tobacco PLC ADR	BMTA.DE	2.24%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 14, 2026	$0.00885	Oct 15, 2026
Jul 22, 2026	$1.54411	Jul 23, 2026
Apr 15, 2026	$0.03029	Apr 16, 2026
Dec 9, 2025	$1.27818	Dec 10, 2025
Oct 9, 2025	$0.10207	Oct 10, 2025
Jul 17, 2025	$0.52543	Jul 18, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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