Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund Class C Shares (SVACX)

Fund Assets	9.30B
Expense Ratio	1.854%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	34.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.17
Dividend Yield	2.38%
Dividend Growth	13.23%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 22, 2026

Previous Close	6.94
YTD Return	11.43%
1-Year Return	15.08%
5-Year Return	60.76%
52-Week Low	6.29
52-Week High	7.33
Beta (5Y)	0.53
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.

• Fund Family: Federated
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: SVACX
• Share Class: Class C Shares
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

SVACX had a total return of 15.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.73%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SVALX	Class R6 Shares	0.79%
SVAIX	Institutional Shares	0.81%
SVAAX	Class A Shares	1.06%

Top 10 Holdings

34.48% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
U.S. Bancorp	USB	4.13%
AbbVie Inc.	ABBV	3.79%
Paychex, Inc.	PAYX	3.71%
Enbridge Inc.	ENB	3.57%
British American Tobacco p.l.c.	BATS	3.44%
Verizon Communications Inc.	VZ	3.44%
Evergy, Inc.	EVRG	3.14%
Sanofi	SAN	3.13%
Kimco Realty Corporation	KIM	3.10%
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.	PNC	3.03%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 22, 2026	$0.0183	Sep 23, 2026
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0005	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 22, 2026	$0.0075	Jul 23, 2026
Jun 22, 2026	$0.0153	Jun 23, 2026
May 22, 2026	$0.0325	May 26, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	$0.0067	Apr 23, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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