# BlackRock Equity Dividend K (MKDVX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: BlackRock · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2016-01-29

This fund primarily seeks to achieve its investment objectives by constructing a diversified portfolio predominantly composed of equity securities. Under typical market conditions, it commits at least 80% of its total assets to common stocks, with an emphasis on those that distribute dividends, also representing at least 80% of the portfolio's value. While the fund has the flexibility to invest across companies of all market capitalizations, its strategy generally favors large-cap enterprises. Additionally, it may allocate a portion of its holdings to convertible securities and non-converti...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $22.83 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Assets Under Management | $20.09B |
| NAV | $22.83 |
| Holdings Count | 82 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 13.54% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.09 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $20.09 – $23.99 |
| Beta | 0.69 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0682 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-14
- Pay date: 2026-10-15

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MKDVX invest in?

This fund primarily seeks to achieve its investment objectives by constructing a diversified portfolio predominantly composed of equity securities. Under typical market conditions, it commits at least 80% of its total assets to common stocks, with an emphasis on those that distribute dividends, also representing at least 80% of the portfolio's value. While the fund has the flexibility to invest across companies of all market capitalizations, its strategy generally favors large-cap enterprises. Additionally, it may allocate a portion of its holdings to convertible securities and non-convertible preferred stock. Investors should note that the fund can invest up to 25% of its total assets in the securities of foreign companies.

### What is the expense ratio of MKDVX?

BlackRock Equity Dividend K (MKDVX) charges an expense ratio of 0.59%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is MKDVX's dividend yield?

MKDVX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 13.54%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is MKDVX?

BlackRock Equity Dividend K (MKDVX) manages $20.09B 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 MKDVX actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was MKDVX launched?

BlackRock Equity Dividend K (MKDVX) launched in January 2016 and is managed by BlackRock.

### Does MKDVX pay a dividend?

Yes, BlackRock Equity Dividend K (MKDVX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 13.54%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does MKDVX pay dividends?

BlackRock Equity Dividend K pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

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

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MKDVX 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 MKDVX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.59% 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 MKDVX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MKDVX'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 MKDVX cost more than a fund like VOO?

MKDVX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.59%) 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 MKDVX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to MKDVX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as MKDVX (0.59%) 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/mkdvx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mkdvx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mkdvx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mkdvx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mkdvx/peers

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