BlackRock Equity Dividend R (MRDVX)

Fund Assets	20.44B
Expense Ratio	1.22%
Min. Investment	$100
Turnover	75.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.29
Dividend Yield	1.26%
Dividend Growth	4.11%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 22, 2026

Previous Close	23.08
YTD Return	17.32%
1-Year Return	23.76%
5-Year Return	65.33%
52-Week Low	20.35
52-Week High	24.30
Beta (5Y)	0.98
Holdings	101
Inception Date	Jan 3, 2003

About MRDVX

BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund R Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital growth and income through investments in dividend-paying equities. The fund primarily targets high-quality, large-cap U.S. companies with a demonstrated capacity for consistent dividends and the potential for dividend growth. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to equity securities, with a particular emphasis on firms that provide regular income, and up to 25% may be invested in foreign companies to enhance diversification. This fund pursues a value-oriented strategy, favoring businesses considered undervalued relative to their fundamentals—such as earnings, dividends, and cash flow. An important feature is its aim to offer lower volatility than broader equity markets, appealing to investors who value both stability and income. The fund distributes dividends quarterly and has a history of growing its payout, with a recent yield notably above average for its category. With a substantial asset base and a diversified portfolio typically holding over 90 names, BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund R Shares plays a significant role for retirement plans and investors seeking exposure to established, income-generating companies within the large value segment of the U.S. equity market.

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

Performance

MRDVX had a total return of 23.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.09%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWDSX	Schwab	Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™	0.89%

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	$1.56531	Jul 23, 2026
Apr 15, 2026	$0.05097	Apr 16, 2026
Dec 9, 2025	$1.2987	Dec 10, 2025
Oct 9, 2025	$0.12324	Oct 10, 2025
Jul 17, 2025	$0.5463	Jul 18, 2025
Apr 9, 2025	$0.05533	Apr 10, 2025

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Last checked:

Aug 26, 2026

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