BlackRock Total Return Fund Investor A Shares (MDHQX)
| Fund Assets | 17.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 595.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.28% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.82 |
| YTD Return | -0.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.22% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.68 |
| 52-Week High | 10.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 8005 |
| 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.
Performance
MDHQX had a total return of 5.22% 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 Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03374 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03564 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03151 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03282 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0359 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.01092 | Dec 24, 2025 |