BlackRock Total Return Inv A1 (MEHQX)
| Fund Assets | 17.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $100 |
| Turnover | 471.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.98% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.12 |
| YTD Return | 4.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.43% |
| 5-Year Return | -3.83% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.59 |
| 52-Week High | 10.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5403 |
| Inception Date | Sep 24, 2007 |
About MEHQX
BlackRock Total Return Fund Investor A1 Shares is an open-end mutual fund focused primarily on investment-grade fixed income securities across a wide range of maturities. The fund’s core objective is to deliver a total return that surpasses its benchmark, typically represented by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, by combining income generation with the potential for capital appreciation. Its diversified portfolio often includes corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and government agency securities, and mortgage-backed instruments. Managed by a dedicated team at BlackRock, the fund employs active management to navigate changing interest rate environments and macroeconomic conditions. This strategy positions it as a foundational, core bond holding for investors seeking exposure to broad segments of the fixed income market. The fund does not target environmental, social, or governance (ESG) criteria within its investment process. BlackRock Total Return Fund Investor A1 Shares plays a significant role in the financial markets by serving as a vehicle for capital preservation and income, commonly used by individuals and institutions to achieve portfolio diversification and manage overall risk exposures.
Performance
MEHQX had a total return of 2.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.99%.
Top 10 Holdings
33.92% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.5.5 8.11 | 10.71% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.6 8.11 | 7.85% |
| Oct25 Sfrz5 C @ 96.1875 | n/a | 5.95% |
| ICE: (CDX.NA.HY.44.V1) | n/a | 3.46% |
| 5Y Rtp 3.810000 14-Oct-2025 5 | n/a | 1.44% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.5 8.11 | 1.10% |
| EUR/USD Purchased | n/a | 1.09% |
| EUR/USD Purchased | n/a | 0.83% |
| FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP MULTICLASS MTG PARTN CTFS GTD | FHR.5516 FC | 0.75% |
| European Union | EU.3 03.04.53 UFA | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03768 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03731 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03848 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03685 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03914 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04035 | Apr 30, 2025 |