Mexico Equity & Income Fund Inc
Name
As of 06/18/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
11.4%
1 yr return
30.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
7.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
5.1%
Net Assets
$72.6 M
Holdings in Top 10
54.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 3.89%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 217.50%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 06/18/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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XMXEX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 11.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -1.56%
- Dividend Yield 1.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameMexico Equity & Income Fund Inc
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Fund Family NamePichardo Asset Management SA De CV
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Inception DateDec 26, 2006
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Shares Outstanding4400209
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerMaru Pichardo
Fund Description
XMXEX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XMXEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.4% | -32.8% | 125.5% | 30.38% |
| 1 Yr | 30.3% | -28.5% | 230.3% | 35.44% |
| 3 Yr | 7.4%* | -15.7% | 52.6% | 86.08% |
| 5 Yr | 5.1%* | -15.6% | 30.9% | 69.62% |
| 10 Yr | 3.7%* | -3.6% | 18.0% | 83.87% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XMXEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.8% | -22.7% | 91.0% | 32.91% |
| 2024 | -28.1% | -47.4% | 32.4% | 96.20% |
| 2023 | 30.4% | -15.1% | 61.2% | 11.39% |
| 2022 | 4.8% | -84.3% | 99.1% | 3.80% |
| 2021 | -4.0% | -29.9% | 283.0% | 89.61% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XMXEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.4% | -32.8% | 125.5% | 30.38% |
| 1 Yr | 30.3% | -28.5% | 230.3% | 35.44% |
| 3 Yr | 7.4%* | -15.7% | 52.6% | 86.08% |
| 5 Yr | 5.1%* | -15.6% | 30.9% | 69.62% |
| 10 Yr | 3.7%* | -3.6% | 18.0% | 83.87% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XMXEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.9% | -8.2% | 95.4% | 34.18% |
| 2024 | -26.2% | -47.4% | 34.5% | 96.20% |
| 2023 | 32.9% | -12.6% | 64.7% | 11.39% |
| 2022 | 4.8% | -83.7% | 105.8% | 5.06% |
| 2021 | -4.0% | -27.5% | 283.0% | 90.91% |
NAV & Total Return History
XMXEX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| XMXEX | Category Low | Category High | XMXEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 72.6 M | 5 M | 24.1 B | 85.00% |
| Number of Holdings | 37 | 2 | 315 | 78.75% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 30.4 M | 3.24 M | 11.7 B | 86.25% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 54.32% | 14.7% | 415.6% | 61.25% |
Top 10 Holdings
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
- America Movil SAB de CV Class L 15.46%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XMXEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 90.20% | 49.47% | 100.02% | 95.00% |
| Cash | 7.83% | 0.00% | 315.53% | 6.25% |
| Bonds | 1.97% | 0.00% | 1.97% | 1.25% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.94% | 98.75% |
| Other | 0.00% | -7.90% | 31.19% | 86.25% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 98.75% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XMXEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 23.31% | 0.00% | 50.50% | 8.86% |
| Consumer Defense | 19.92% | 0.00% | 28.14% | 7.59% |
| Communication Services | 13.75% | 0.00% | 23.24% | 8.86% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 13.23% | 0.00% | 24.14% | 20.25% |
| Industrials | 12.42% | 0.00% | 39.81% | 44.30% |
| Financial Services | 8.73% | 0.00% | 64.45% | 96.20% |
| Real Estate | 8.64% | 0.00% | 30.80% | 17.72% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 29.58% | 98.73% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 39.90% | 98.73% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 37.68% | 100.00% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 40.11% | 100.00% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XMXEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 87.58% | 0.00% | 99.95% | 80.00% |
| US | 2.62% | 0.00% | 100.02% | 27.50% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XMXEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | 80.21% | 0.00% | 315.53% | 10.00% |
| Government | 19.79% | 0.00% | 19.79% | 1.25% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -0.07% | 0.84% | 88.75% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.75% |
| Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 44.08% | 98.75% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.75% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XMXEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 1.23% | 0.00% | 1.24% | 2.50% |
| Non US | 0.74% | 0.00% | 0.74% | 1.25% |
XMXEX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| XMXEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 3.89% | 0.09% | 3.89% | 1.28% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.10% | 91.25% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.15% | 42.86% |
Sales Fees
| XMXEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| XMXEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| XMXEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 217.50% | 4.00% | 217.50% | 100.00% |
XMXEX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| XMXEX | Category Low | Category High | XMXEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% | 0.00% | 6.29% | 100.00% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| XMXEX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| XMXEX | Category Low | Category High | XMXEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -1.56% | -4.11% | 4.93% | 98.75% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| XMXEX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.234 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.298 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.301 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.560 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.192 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $1.420 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $1.650 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.477 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $0.150 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $0.040 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $1.433 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $0.253 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $5.090 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $1.710 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $1.191 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2005 | $1.853 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2005 | $2.558 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2005 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2003 | $0.015 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 20, 2000 | $0.620 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 1999 | $0.121 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 1998 | $0.930 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 1997 | $3.560 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 24, 1996 | $0.490 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 24, 1996 | $0.180 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 24, 1996 | $0.440 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1995 | $0.087 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 1994 | $0.560 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1993 | $2.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 1992 | $1.530 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 1991 | $0.970 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 1990 | $0.580 | OrdinaryDividend |
XMXEX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Maru Pichardo
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 21, 1990
31.8
31.8%
Pichardo is a managing director of Acci Worldwide in Mexico. She joined the company in 1979.
David Estevez
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 07, 2011
10.49
10.5%
Juan Elizalde
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 07, 2011
10.49
10.5%
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 31.8 | 8.72 | 10.64 |