BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund K Shares (MKDVX)
| Fund Assets | 19.74B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.11 |
| YTD Return | 1.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.66% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.95% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.86 |
| 52-Week High | 22.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 104 |
| Inception Date | Mar 28, 2016 |
About MKDVX
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund K Shares is a mutual fund that pursues long-term total return alongside current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, dividend-paying equity securities. The strategy is managed by a seasoned team at BlackRock, emphasizing companies with a record of stable or growing dividends and solid fundamentals. The fund typically focuses on large-cap U.S. equities but may allocate up to 25% of its assets to foreign issuers, providing a blend of domestic and global exposure. Sector allocations often favor financial services, healthcare, and technology, with the top holdings including major institutions and blue-chip firms. The fund aims to deliver consistent performance within the large value category, balancing capital appreciation with income generation, and appeals to investors seeking steady payouts through quarterly dividend distributions. With a competitive expense ratio and risk profile, the fund occupies a significant role for those seeking to enhance portfolio yield and reduce volatility through established dividend strategies.
Performance
MKDVX had a total return of 17.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 24.37%.
Top 10 Holdings
26.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - T-Fund | TSTXX | 3.34% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 3.02% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.81% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.56% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | ICE | 2.54% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.50% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 2.43% |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | BDX | 2.41% |
| Dollar General Corporation | DG | 2.37% |
| SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | SSNC | 2.36% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $1.3339 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $0.15764 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.57796 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.08638 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $1.05537 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.10644 | Oct 11, 2024 |