MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Eq B (BMSBX)
| Fund Assets | 3.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.59% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
| Dividend Growth | -75.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.19 |
| YTD Return | 16.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 74.42% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.24 |
| 52-Week High | 17.29 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.14 |
| Holdings | 160 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2016 |
About BMSBX
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund Class B is a mutual fund that focuses on pursuing capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of mid-capitalization companies. The fund blends both growth and value styles, targeting businesses with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell Midcap Index. Its investment strategy is distinguished by the integration of fundamental and quantitative research methods, aiming to balance in-depth company analysis with data-driven insights. Typical holdings span a range of sectors including financial services, healthcare, technology, industrials, and utilities. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio, with around 145 holdings and significant representation among its top ten positions. MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund Class B is notable for its active management and relatively high active share, which means its portfolio deviates meaningfully from its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Index. The fund is designed for investors seeking diversified exposure to the U.S. mid-cap equity market, reflecting a blend of established companies with potential for continued growth and innovation.
Performance
BMSBX had a total return of 18.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.04%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
19.84% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Corporation | WDC | 2.94% |
| Flex Ltd. | FLEX | 2.67% |
| Valero Energy Corporation | VLO | 1.98% |
| Ciena Corporation | CIEN | 1.90% |
| Viking Holdings Ltd | VIK | 1.86% |
| Okta, Inc. | OKTA | 1.82% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 1.76% |
| Aramark | ARMK | 1.70% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation | WAB | 1.62% |
| Edison International | EIX | 1.59% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.34981 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.41539 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.17135 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.45511 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $2.99842 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.01276 | Dec 16, 2020 |