MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Eq C (BMSDX)
| Fund Assets | 2.93B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.59% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
| Dividend Growth | -75.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.13 |
| YTD Return | 16.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.15% |
| 5-Year Return | 74.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.19 |
| 52-Week High | 17.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.14 |
| Holdings | 160 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2016 |
About BMSDX
The MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. mid-cap companies. The fund employs a unique approach that combines both fundamental and quantitative research to construct its portfolio, aiming to identify high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations with potential catalysts for long-term growth. Its investment process is disciplined and integrates multiple research perspectives to enhance stock selection and manage risk effectively. The portfolio typically consists of a diversified mix of holdings across sectors such as energy, financial services, communication services, utilities, industrials, and healthcare. With more than 140 equity holdings, the fund maintains moderate concentration, with its top ten holdings accounting for roughly 17% of total assets. Benchmarking itself against the Russell Midcap Index, the fund offers investors strategic exposure to the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity market, targeting firms poised for both stability and growth. Class C shares feature a level load structure, with no front-end sales charge but a potential contingent deferred sales charge for shares redeemed within the first year, and a relatively higher ongoing expense ratio compared to other share classes.
Performance
BMSDX had a total return of 18.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.03%.
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 | $0.17272 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.47969 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $3.00523 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.01441 | Dec 16, 2020 |