BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Service Shares (MSDVX)

Fund Assets	19.60B
Expense Ratio	0.975%
Min. Investment	$5,000
Turnover	75.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.26
Dividend Yield	1.16%
Dividend Growth	-32.62%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 14, 2026

Previous Close	22.33
YTD Return	15.98%
1-Year Return	24.64%
5-Year Return	66.12%
52-Week Low	19.96
52-Week High	23.83
Beta (5Y)	0.98
Holdings	102
Inception Date	Oct 2, 2006

About MSDVX

BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Service Shares is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with both income and long-term capital appreciation by focusing on high-quality, dividend-paying equity securities. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks, with an emphasis on U.S.-domiciled companies recognized for consistent dividend payouts and sound financial fundamentals. It typically holds a diversified mix across sectors, aiming to offer exposure to industry leaders with stable earnings and strong balance sheets. This fund distributes dividends quarterly, offering periodic income to shareholders. Its dividend yield is generally above the peer group average, making it particularly relevant for investors seeking reliable dividend streams alongside equity market participation. With net assets nearing $19 billion, the fund represents a significant presence within the equity income mutual fund sector. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the fund is suited for investors seeking a blend of income generation and equity growth potential, underpinned by a disciplined investment process focused on dividend sustainability and quality stock selection.

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

Performance

MSDVX had a total return of 24.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.01%.

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™	0.93%

Top 10 Holdings

37.04% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	7.48%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	7.14%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	5.06%
CVS Health Corporation	CVS	3.11%
Citigroup Inc.	C	2.64%
Baxter International Inc.	BAX	2.43%
Wells Fargo & Company	WFC	2.35%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	UNH	2.30%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.29%
British American Tobacco PLC ADR	BMTA.DE	2.24%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 14, 2026	$0.04616	Oct 15, 2026
Jul 22, 2026	$1.58085	Jul 23, 2026
Apr 15, 2026	$0.06497	Apr 16, 2026
Dec 9, 2025	$1.31315	Dec 10, 2025
Oct 9, 2025	$0.13741	Oct 10, 2025
Jul 17, 2025	$0.55955	Jul 18, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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