Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund Class C Shares (QCBGX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
22.69
-0.09 (-0.40%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets327.11M
Expense Ratio2.11%
Min. Investment$1,500
Turnover82.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.79
Dividend Yield7.87%
Dividend Growth-15.23%
Payout FrequencySemi-Annual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 16, 2025
Previous Close22.78
YTD Return4.56%
1-Year Return10.67%
5-Year Return48.98%
52-Week Low20.60
52-Week High23.46
Beta (5Y)0.73
Holdings518
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 10.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.40%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FIQWXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc Z0.55%
FBKFXFidelityFidelity Balanced K6 Fund0.32%
FASDXFidelityFidelity Strategic Dividend & Income Fund0.92%
FTSDXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc M1.17%
FASGXFidelityFidelity Asset Manager 70%0.63%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
QKBGXClass R6 Shares1.05%
QIBGXInstitutional Shares1.09%
QABGXClass A Shares1.34%

Top 10 Holdings

34.27% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Federated Core Trust - Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio - FEDERATED CORE TR MTG CORE PORTFOLIOn/a7.14%
iShares MSCI EAFE ETFEFA5.18%
Apple Inc.AAPL4.11%
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA3.95%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL3.30%
Federated Core Trust III - Federated Project and Trade Finance Core Fund - FEDERATED CORE TR III FEDERATED PROJ+TRADE FIN COREn/a3.07%
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETFIEMG2.27%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO2.21%
Fiserv, Inc.FISV1.52%
GE Vernova Inc.GEV1.52%
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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