- What does MDDVX invest in?
- This fund strives to achieve its objectives by predominantly investing in a diverse array of common stocks. Under typical market conditions, at least 80% of its total holdings will consist of equity securities, and specifically, a minimum of 80% will be allocated to companies that distribute dividends. While the fund possesses the flexibility to invest in firms of any market valuation, its focus generally gravitates towards large-capitalization entities. Furthermore, its portfolio may incorporate convertible bonds and non-convertible preferred shares. Investments in securities issued by foreign entities can account for up to 25% of its overall assets.
- What is the expense ratio of MDDVX?
- An expense ratio for BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund (MDDVX) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.
- What is MDDVX's dividend yield?
- MDDVX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 13.80%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.
- How big is MDDVX?
- BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund (MDDVX) manages $20.39B 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 MDDVX actively managed or an index fund?
- MDDVX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was MDDVX launched?
- BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund (MDDVX) launched in October 1994 and is managed by BlackRock / iShares.
