BlackRock Total Return Fund Investor A1 Shares (MEHQX)
| Fund Assets | 17.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 595.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.93 |
| YTD Return | 0.50% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.37% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.67 |
| 52-Week High | 10.27 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 8005 |
| 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 6.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.09%.
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 | $0.03511 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03709 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03286 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03434 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03738 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.01092 | Dec 24, 2025 |