BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund K Shares (MKDVX)

Fund Assets	20.28B
Expense Ratio	0.59%
Min. Investment	$5,000,000
Turnover	75.00%
Dividend (ttm)	3.18
Dividend Yield	14.01%
Dividend Growth	74.15%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 22, 2026

Previous Close	22.70
YTD Return	17.39%
1-Year Return	29.31%
5-Year Return	71.57%
52-Week Low	20.09
52-Week High	23.99
Beta (5Y)	0.98
Holdings	101
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.

• Fund Family: BlackRock
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MKDVX
• Index: Russell 1000 Value TR

Performance

MKDVX had a total return of 29.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.58%.

Top 10 Holdings

35.17% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	6.51%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	5.72%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	4.63%
CVS Health Corporation	CVS	3.71%
Citigroup Inc.	C	2.91%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	UNH	2.40%
British American Tobacco PLC ADR	BMTA.DE	2.37%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.35%
Wells Fargo & Company	WFC	2.33%
Merck & Co., Inc.	MRK	2.24%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 22, 2026	$1.60272	Jul 23, 2026
Apr 15, 2026	$0.08603	Apr 16, 2026
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

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Last checked:

Aug 8, 2026

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