What does Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A do?

Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A (BAEIX) operates in the Asset Management - Income industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is BAEIX's market cap?

Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A (BAEIX) has a market capitalization of approximately $578.9 million, as of July 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does BAEIX pay a dividend?

Yes — Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A (BAEIX) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 25.14%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

BAEIX

Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A

NASDAQ·Asset Management, Income · Financial Services

$18.46$0.08+0.44%

Market cap$578.87M·Market closed·Jul 22 8:00 PM UTC

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$18.46+$0.08 (+0.44%)today

−31.78%CAGR −7.36%

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Jul 1, 2004Jul 23, 2021 → Jul 23, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 23, 2026

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Dividend Yield (FWD)0.79%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.15

Dividend Growth (5Y)−11.1%

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Payout Ratio584.6%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.037

Ex-Dividend DateJun 29

Payment DateJun 29

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About Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A

The Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A aims to achieve both capital appreciation and consistent income. Its investment strategy typically involves committing a substantial portion – at least 80% of its combined net assets and borrowed funds – to equity securities. Under usual market circumstances, the fund primarily targets income-generating stocks. It places a particular emphasis on common stocks issued by companies that have demonstrated a consistent record of boosting their dividend payouts over time. Furthermore, the portfolio has the flexibility to include U.S.-listed ordinary shares of international companies, which encompasses American Depositary Receipts.

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management - Income
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: sterlingcapital.com/investments/mutual-funds/equity-funds/equity-income-fund/a/

Peers

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BEGIX

Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Institutional Shares

Cap

$578.9M

FLMFX

Meeder Muirfield Retail

Cap

$1.3B

QRSVX

FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund

Cap

$1.1B

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Frequently Asked Questions About BAEIX

What does Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A do?: Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A (BAEIX) operates in the Asset Management - Income industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is BAEIX's market cap?: Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A (BAEIX) has a market capitalization of approximately $578.9 million, as of July 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does BAEIX pay a dividend?: Yes — Sterling Capital Equity Income Fund Class A (BAEIX) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 25.14%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.