Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund Class Y (MENYX)
| Fund Assets | 133.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $25,000 |
| Turnover | 78.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.78 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.07% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.61 |
| YTD Return | 27.73% |
| 1-Year Return | 33.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 95.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.82 |
| 52-Week High | 9.72 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2009 |
About MENYX
The Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund is a mutual fund designed to deliver investors a diversified income stream by combining equity investments with an active options overlay strategy. Its primary function is to generate consistent total return while prioritizing a high level of current income, which is achieved through writing (selling) covered call options on a significant portion of its portfolio holdings. The fund invests primarily in large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks, selected through a fundamental, bottom-up analysis process with an emphasis on companies considered reasonably priced relative to their long-term growth prospects. By utilizing covered call strategies, the Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund aims to partially buffer against potential market losses and participate in market upside, making it attractive for investors seeking enhanced yield alongside equity exposure. This fund appeals to those who wish to access high-quality, high-conviction stock portfolios while benefiting from the additional income and risk management offered by structured option strategies.
Performance
MENYX had a total return of 33.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 21.47%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| MENRX | Covered Call & Equity Income Fund Class R6 | 0.91% |
| MENIX | Covered Call & Equity Income Fund Class I | 0.99% |
| MENAX | Covered Call & Equity Income Fund Class A | 1.29% |
Top 10 Holdings
43.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ssc Government Gvmxx El | n/a | 9.56% |
| The AES Corporation | AES | 4.68% |
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 4.54% |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | PEP | 4.03% |
| Transocean Ltd. | RIG | 3.80% |
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 3.51% |
| CME Group Inc. | CME | 3.42% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 3.36% |
| Honeywell International Inc. | HON | 3.18% |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. | A | 3.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.3641 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.140 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.140 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.140 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.31478 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.140 | Sep 30, 2024 |