# BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund (MDDVX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mddvx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: BlackRock · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1994-10-21 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 for... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $22.53 | | Expense Ratio | 0.93% | | Assets Under Management | $20.20B | | NAV | $22.53 | | Holdings Count | 82 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 13.38% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.02 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $19.97 – $23.85 | | Beta | 0.69 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0489 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-14 - Pay date: 2026-10-15 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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? BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund (MDDVX) charges an expense ratio of 0.93%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is MDDVX's dividend yield? MDDVX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 13.38%, 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 $20.20B 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. ### Does MDDVX pay a dividend? Yes, BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund (MDDVX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 13.38%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does MDDVX pay dividends? BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is MDDVX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MDDVX was 2026-10-14. 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 MDDVX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.93% 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 MDDVX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MDDVX'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 MDDVX cost more than a fund like VOO? MDDVX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.93%) 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 MDDVX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to MDDVX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as MDDVX (0.93%) 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/mddvx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mddvx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mddvx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mddvx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mddvx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.