# Meeder Balanced Retail (FLDFX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2006-02-02

This fund primarily dedicates its investments to a mix of common and preferred equity shares, along with various fixed-income instruments. Additionally, it has the discretion to allocate capital to other investment vehicles, known as "underlying funds." These can include both domestic and international mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. A fundamental rule for the fund is to maintain its overall exposure to equity-related assets—either directly through stocks or indirectly via equity-focused underlying funds—within a strict range of 30%...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $14.71 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.47% |
| Assets Under Management | $496.3M |
| NAV | $14.71 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.33% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.49 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $13.14 – $14.97 |
| Beta | 0.96 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0500 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-29
- Pay date: 2026-09-30

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does FLDFX invest in?

This fund primarily dedicates its investments to a mix of common and preferred equity shares, along with various fixed-income instruments. Additionally, it has the discretion to allocate capital to other investment vehicles, known as "underlying funds." These can include both domestic and international mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. A fundamental rule for the fund is to maintain its overall exposure to equity-related assets—either directly through stocks or indirectly via equity-focused underlying funds—within a strict range of 30% to 70% of its net asset value.

### What is the expense ratio of FLDFX?

Meeder Balanced Retail (FLDFX) charges an expense ratio of 1.47%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is FLDFX?

Meeder Balanced Retail (FLDFX) manages $496.3M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is FLDFX actively managed or an index fund?

FLDFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was FLDFX launched?

Meeder Balanced Retail (FLDFX) launched in February 2006 and is managed by the fund issuer.

### How has FLDFX performed?

FLDFX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does FLDFX pay a dividend?

Meeder Balanced Retail (FLDFX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.33%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does FLDFX pay dividends?

Meeder Balanced Retail pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is FLDFX's dividend yield?

FLDFX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.33%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is FLDFX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FLDFX was 2026-09-29. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will FLDFX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.47% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does FLDFX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FLDFX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does FLDFX cost more than a fund like VOO?

FLDFX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.47%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where FLDFX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to FLDFX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as FLDFX (1.47%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fldfx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fldfx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fldfx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fldfx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fldfx/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.