Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund Class R6 (SVALX)
| Fund Assets | 9.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.30% |
| Dividend Growth | 28.63% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.86 |
| YTD Return | 7.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 69.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.63 |
| 52-Week High | 7.17 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 46 |
| Inception Date | Jun 29, 2016 |
About SVALX
Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund that seeks to generate both income and long-term capital appreciation. This fund primarily invests in high dividend-paying common stocks, focusing on companies with potential for dividend growth. It targets a dividend yield that is higher than the broad equity market, appealing to investors seeking steady income alongside capital growth. The fund employs a large value investment style, allocating assets to established, typically large-cap companies with attractive valuation metrics within sectors such as healthcare, energy, consumer defensive, and communication services. Managed by a seasoned team, the fund maintains a diversified portfolio—recently holding around 45 securities—and allocates approximately a fifth of its assets to foreign equities. Monthly dividend distributions, a competitive expense ratio, and risk management aimed at protecting capital in volatile market conditions further distinguish the fund. As part of Federated Hermes’ suite of retirement share class offerings, it is designed for long-term investors and retirement plans seeking reliable distributions and value-oriented equity exposure in their portfolios.
Performance
SVALX had a total return of 16.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.69%.
Top 10 Holdings
35.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bancorp | USB | 3.98% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 3.91% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 3.85% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 3.60% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 3.59% |
| Truist Financial Corporation | TFC | 3.55% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 3.44% |
| National Grid plc | NG | 3.42% |
| Enbridge Inc. | ENB | 3.34% |
| Sanofi | SAN | 3.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | $0.0268 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.0137 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $0.0085 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.0319 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.20202 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.0259 | Nov 28, 2025 |