BlackRock Total Return Fund Investor A Shares (MDHQX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

9.82

+0.04 (0.41%)

At close: Aug 25, 2026

-1.31% (1Y)

Fund Assets	18.08B
Expense Ratio	0.76%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	595.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.42
Dividend Yield	4.28%
Dividend Growth	-4.87%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.78
YTD Return	0.28%
1-Year Return	3.04%
5-Year Return	-2.93%
52-Week Low	9.74
52-Week High	10.28
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	9321
Inception Date	Sep 24, 2007

About MDHQX

BlackRock Total Return Fund Investor A Shares is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in the fixed income asset class. Its primary objective is to achieve a total return that exceeds the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index by investing mainly in dollar-denominated, investment-grade bonds. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio that typically allocates over 90% of its assets to fixed-income securities such as corporate bonds, government notes, and mortgage-backed securities. It also keeps portfolio duration closely aligned with its benchmark. This fund serves as a core bond holding for investors seeking broad exposure to U.S. investment-grade debt markets, offering monthly income distributions and a historically moderate yield. It stands out for its scale, with substantial assets under management and a large number of underlying bond holdings, reflecting BlackRock’s expertise and resources in fixed income management. The fund's comprehensive approach and role as an intermediate core-plus bond fund make it a foundational component for diversified portfolios seeking stability and regular income generation.

Fund Family BlackRock

Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond

Performance Rating Below Average

Risk Rating Above Average

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol MDHQX

Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MDHQX had a total return of 3.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.98%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGBPX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd I	0.50%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.29%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.52%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.74%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.30%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03627	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03333	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03426	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03374	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03564	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.03151	Feb 27, 2026

Full Dividend History