MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund A (BMSFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.84% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 462.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 14.74 |
| YTD Return | 4.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 100.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.99 |
| 52-Week High | 17.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.00 |
| Holdings | 147 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2016 |
About BMSFX
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in medium-sized U.S. companies. The fund strategically allocates at least 80% of its assets to equity securities of mid-cap issuers, leveraging a unique investment approach that blends both fundamental and quantitative research methods. This dual research technique aims to identify high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations and with potential catalysts for long-term growth. The fund’s portfolio spans a diverse range of industries, offering exposure to sectors such as financial services, industrials, healthcare, technology, and utilities. Managed since 2016, the fund operates with a disciplined portfolio construction process and measures its performance against the Russell MidCap Index, a recognized benchmark for U.S. mid-cap equities. Through its integrated research strategy, the fund seeks to balance growth potential with stability, playing a significant role for investors looking for diversified access to U.S. mid-cap equity markets.
Performance
BMSFX had a total return of 14.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.90%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
16.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | AMP | 1.93% |
| Verisk Analytics, Inc. | VRSK | 1.74% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation | WAB | 1.72% |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | ORLY | 1.70% |
| GoDaddy Inc. | GDDY | 1.59% |
| General Mills, Inc. | GIS | 1.58% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. | HIG | 1.58% |
| Spotify Technology S.A. | SPOT | 1.57% |
| Veeva Systems Inc. | VEEV | 1.56% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. | CNH | 1.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.51724 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.26996 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.55371 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $2.99748 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.09636 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.55931 | Dec 17, 2019 |