Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund (SVACX)
| Fund Assets | 8.76B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 35.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
| Dividend Growth | 44.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.51 |
| YTD Return | 11.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 73.23% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.51 |
| 52-Week High | 6.53 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.64 |
| Holdings | 47 |
| Inception Date | Mar 30, 2005 |
About SVACX
Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund Class C is a U.S.-based mutual fund specializing in large value equity investments. Its primary aim is to generate both income and long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in high dividend-paying stocks that also show potential for future dividend growth. The fund targets companies with robust, consistent dividend profiles across diverse sectors, emphasizing those that are less expensive or are experiencing slower growth compared to other large-cap stocks. Notable portfolio holdings frequently include major firms in consumer defensive, utilities, communication services, energy, financial services, and healthcare sectors, reflecting a diversified approach to mitigating risk and capitalizing on stable income streams. With approximately 35% of the portfolio often concentrated in the top ten holdings, the fund is actively managed by an experienced team. Dividends are typically paid monthly. The fund is classified in the Large Value Morningstar category and benchmarks its performance against the S&P 500. Its role in the market is to provide investors with a means of accessing high-yield, relatively stable equities, which can offer competitive returns in strong market environments and potential downside resilience in weaker periods.
Performance
SVACX had a total return of 7.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.27%.
Top 10 Holdings
34.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 3.67% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.60% |
| Amgen Inc. | AMGN | 3.52% |
| U.S. Bancorp | USB | 3.50% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 3.47% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 3.36% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 3.33% |
| British American Tobacco PLC | BATS | 3.31% |
| Enbridge Inc. | ENB | 3.30% |
| Truist Financial Corporation | TFC | 3.29% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0077 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.0133 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $0.0029 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.0136 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.0355 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.0013 | Apr 30, 2025 |