BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares (MDDVX) Alternatives
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A Shares (MDDVX) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MDDVX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MDDVX
MDDVX charges 0.94% annually. Among mutual funds in the Dividend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MDDVX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.08% | Feb 7, 2019 | MDDVX vs VHYAX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 0.22% | Mar 2, 2016 | MDDVX vs VIHAX | |
| Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund | 0.27% | May 15, 1992 | MDDVX vs VDIGX | |
| American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F... | 0.37% | Jul 30, 1987 | MDDVX vs CAIFX | |
| American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-2 | 0.39% | Aug 1, 1978 | MDDVX vs FINFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MDDVX
Among mutual funds in the Dividend category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund Class A | 97 | Jan 10, 2014 | MDDVX vs EPDPX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | MDDVX vs PMAIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 92 | Mar 2, 2016 | MDDVX vs VIHAX | |
| American Funds The Income Fund of America Class A | 81 | Dec 1, 1973 | MDDVX vs AMECX | |
| American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F... | 79 | Jul 30, 1987 | MDDVX vs CAIFX |
Top Performing MDDVX Alternatives (YTD)
MDDVX alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund Cla... | 8.28% | Mar 30, 2005 | MDDVX vs SVAAX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund Class A | 5.90% | Jan 10, 2014 | MDDVX vs EPDPX | |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | 5.12% | Dec 14, 1989 | MDDVX vs PDT | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 3.08% | Mar 2, 2016 | MDDVX vs VIHAX | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.97% | Feb 7, 2019 | MDDVX vs VHYAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MDDVX
MDDVX alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 7.19% | Dec 22, 2011 | MDDVX vs PMAIX | |
| American Funds The Income Fund of America Class A | 9.48% | Dec 1, 1973 | MDDVX vs AMECX | |
| American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F... | 10.11% | Jul 30, 1987 | MDDVX vs CAIFX | |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | 13.21% | Dec 14, 1989 | MDDVX vs PDT | |
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund Institutional 3 Clas... | 13.61% | Nov 8, 2012 | MDDVX vs CDDYX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MDDVX
MDDVX alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | -7.06% | Dec 22, 2011 | MDDVX vs PMAIX | |
| American Funds The Income Fund of America Class A | -8.19% | Dec 1, 1973 | MDDVX vs AMECX | |
| American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F... | -8.37% | Jul 30, 1987 | MDDVX vs CAIFX | |
| Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund | -9.57% | May 15, 1992 | MDDVX vs VDIGX | |
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund Institutional 3 Clas... | -10.17% | Nov 8, 2012 | MDDVX vs CDDYX |
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Often Compared With MDDVX
What investors most often compare with MDDVX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Income Fund Class A | Diversified Portfolio | 83 | 2.13% | Sep 10, 2018 | MDDVX vs FKIQX | |
| Dodge & Cox Income Fund | Total Bond Market | 67 | -0.19% | — | MDDVX vs DODIX | |
| Fidelity Multi-Asset Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 80 | 0.32% | Sep 9, 2015 | MDDVX vs FMSDX | |
| Fidelity Multi-Asset Index Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 63 | -3.78% | Jun 29, 1999 | MDDVX vs FFNOX | |
| iShares Core Moderate Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 80 | -0.75% | Nov 4, 2008 | MDDVX vs AOM | |
| Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 6 | -8.88% | Nov 9, 2021 | MDDVX vs VADGX | |
| Amana Income Fund Institutional Class | Dividend | 38 | -4.76% | Sep 25, 2013 | MDDVX vs AMINX | |
| PGIM Jennison Rising Dividend Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 67 | 0.63% | Mar 4, 2014 | MDDVX vs PJDZX | |
| AAM/Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 55 | 1.74% | Jul 5, 2012 | MDDVX vs AFNIX |
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