Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund Class R6 Shares (QKBGX)
| Fund Assets | 323.50M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 82.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.99 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.60% |
| Dividend Growth | -14.61% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.13 |
| YTD Return | 3.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.26 |
| 52-Week High | 24.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 518 |
| Inception Date | Dec 12, 2006 |
About QKBGX
Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund Class R6 Shares is a mutual fund designed to deliver long-term growth through a balanced strategy that combines both equity and fixed-income investments. The fund typically allocates between 60% and 80% of its assets to equity securities and 20% to 40% to debt securities, creating diversification across stocks and bonds. This approach targets capital appreciation while providing an element of income generation, positioning the fund within the "Moderate Allocation" category. The fund invests in a blend of large-cap equities, with notable holdings in sectors like technology and communication services, alongside government and corporate bonds. Key portfolio components include industry leaders such as Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and exposure to U.S. Treasury futures. Established in 2006, this fund is managed using quantitative models and aims to perform in line with a 60/40 benchmark. Its role in the financial market is to offer investors a single-vehicle solution for diversified exposure, seeking risk-adjusted returns appropriate for retirement or institutional accounts, while balancing market risk with income potential.
Performance
QKBGX had a total return of 14.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.05%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.55% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio | n/a | 6.79% |
| iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | EFA | 4.67% |
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future June 26 | n/a | 4.51% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 3.06% |
| Federated Project and Trade Fin Cor | n/a | 2.91% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.86% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.84% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.44% |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | IEMG | 2.32% |
| Federated Govt Oblg Pr Shares | n/a | 1.62% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.3396 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.65232 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.3684 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.9643 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.0352 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.3373 | Dec 19, 2023 |