BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares (MDDVX)

Fund Assets	20.44B
Expense Ratio	0.94%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	75.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.36
Dividend Yield	1.58%
Dividend Growth	5.56%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 22, 2026

Previous Close	22.64
YTD Return	17.49%
1-Year Return	24.99%
5-Year Return	67.39%
52-Week Low	19.97
52-Week High	23.85
Beta (5Y)	0.98
Holdings	101
Inception Date	Oct 21, 1994

About MDDVX

BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares is an actively managed mutual fund that aims to provide investors with long-term total return and a reliable source of current income. The fund primarily invests in high-quality, large-cap U.S. companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and the potential for sustained dividend growth. Its portfolio is structured to offer exposure to sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, and industrials, with notable holdings including Wells Fargo & Co, Citigroup Inc, Microsoft Corp, and CVS Health Corp. By focusing on companies with a track record of paying and growing dividends, the fund seeks to deliver lower volatility compared to broader equity markets, appealing to investors who prefer a combination of capital appreciation and steady income. With an expense ratio of 0.94% and a turnover rate of 41%, the fund is positioned in the large value category, emphasizing value-oriented investment strategies. BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified equity exposure with an income focus within their broader asset allocation strategies.

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

Performance

MDDVX had a total return of 24.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.96%.

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

35.17% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	6.51%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	5.72%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	4.63%
CVS Health Corporation	CVS	3.71%
Citigroup Inc.	C	2.91%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	UNH	2.40%
British American Tobacco PLC ADR	BMTA.DE	2.37%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.35%
Wells Fargo & Company	WFC	2.33%
Merck & Co., Inc.	MRK	2.24%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 22, 2026	$1.58363	Jul 23, 2026
Apr 15, 2026	$0.06773	Apr 16, 2026
Dec 9, 2025	$1.31531	Dec 10, 2025
Oct 9, 2025	$0.13941	Oct 10, 2025
Jul 17, 2025	$0.56069	Jul 18, 2025
Apr 9, 2025	$0.06948	Apr 10, 2025

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Last checked:

Aug 26, 2026

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