BlackRock Total Return Fund Investor A1 Shares (MEHQX)

Fund Assets	17.60B
Expense Ratio	0.593%
Min. Investment	$5,000
Turnover	595.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	4.55%
Dividend Growth	-4.75%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.48
YTD Return	-2.33%
1-Year Return	-1.50%
5-Year Return	-3.47%
52-Week Low	9.42
52-Week High	10.27
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	9041
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.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MEHQX
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MEHQX had a total return of -1.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.87%.

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
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03325	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03658	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03766	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03474	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03568	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03511	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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