BlackRock Total Return Fund Investor A1 Shares (MEHQX)
| Fund Assets | 18.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Turnover | 471.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.02 |
| YTD Return | 0.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.85% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.61% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.15 |
| 52-Week High | 10.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 6119 |
| 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 8.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.16%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.94% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.3.5 12.11 | 6.18% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.5.5 11.11 | 5.75% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | FNCL.3.5 11.11 | 2.21% |
| 2Y Rtp 4.050000 04-Oct-2027 2 | n/a | 1.50% |
| United States Treasury Notes | TII.1.625 04.15.30 | 1.13% |
| EUR/USD Purchased | n/a | 1.00% |
| 2Y Rtp 4.300000 20-Sep-2027 2 | n/a | 0.85% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 0.84% |
| Government National Mortgage Association | G2SF.5.5 11.11 | 0.74% |
| BRL/USD Purchased | n/a | 0.73% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03738 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.01092 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03792 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03959 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03768 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03731 | Aug 29, 2025 |