Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund Class C Shares (QCBGX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
21.72
+0.09 (0.42%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets317.16M
Expense Ratio2.12%
Min. Investment$1,500
Turnover82.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.79
Dividend Yield8.26%
Dividend Growth-15.23%
Payout FrequencySemi-Annual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 16, 2025
Previous Close21.63
YTD Return0.65%
1-Year Return10.16%
5-Year Return42.87%
52-Week Low17.53
52-Week High21.90
Beta (5Y)0.74
Holdings512
Inception DateSep 15, 2005

About QCBGX

Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund Class C Shares is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with a comprehensive approach to both equity and fixed income investing. Its primary objective is to pursue the possibility of long-term growth of capital and income, making it suitable for those seeking balanced exposure to the stock and bond markets. The fund utilizes a combination of quantitative models and active management, allocating assets across a broad mix of equities, bonds, and other instruments. Its holdings span sectors and geographies, with notable allocations to large technology firms, U.S. Treasury securities, and diversified ETFs, reflecting both domestic and international market opportunities. As of July 2025, approximately 31.5% of the portfolio is concentrated in its top ten holdings, and the fund maintains a relatively high number of individual positions, promoting diversification. The fund’s structure provides investors with a one-decision solution for balanced asset allocation, while its risk profile reflects potential market, interest rate, and credit risks inherent in a dynamically managed portfolio.

Fund Family Federated
Category Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol QCBGX
Share Class Class C Shares
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

QCBGX had a total return of 10.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.01%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FIQWXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z0.55%
FBKFXFidelityFidelity Balanced K6 Fund0.32%
FASDXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A0.92%
FTSDXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M1.17%
FASGXFidelityFidelity Asset Manager 70%0.64%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
QKBGXClass R6 Shares1.06%
QIBGXInstitutional Shares1.09%
QABGXClass A Shares1.34%

Top 10 Holdings

36.06% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Federated Mortgage Core Portfolion/a6.34%
2 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 26n/a6.10%
iShares MSCI EAFE ETFEFA4.37%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT3.59%
Federated Govt Oblg Pr Sharesn/a3.05%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL2.93%
Apple Inc.AAPL2.77%
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA2.48%
Federated Project and Trade Fin Corn/a2.42%
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETFIEMG2.00%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 16, 2025$0.1408Dec 17, 2025
Dec 11, 2025$1.65232Dec 12, 2025
Dec 16, 2024$0.1511Dec 17, 2024
Dec 12, 2024$1.9643Dec 13, 2024
Dec 18, 2023$0.134Dec 19, 2023
Dec 16, 2022$0.07807Dec 19, 2022
Full Dividend History