MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund I (BMSLX)
| Fund Assets | 1.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.35% |
| Dividend Growth | 410.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 14.86 |
| YTD Return | 6.09% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.11% |
| 5-Year Return | 105.32% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.92 |
| 52-Week High | 16.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 147 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2016 |
About BMSLX
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund I is an actively managed mutual fund focused on capital appreciation through investment in U.S. mid-capitalization equities. The fund employs a distinctive approach that integrates both fundamental analysis and quantitative research within a disciplined stock selection and portfolio construction process. Its strategy emphasizes identifying high-quality companies trading at favorable valuations with catalysts that may be recognized over the long term. Managed by an experienced investment team, the fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell Midcap Index, seeking to maintain a low predicted tracking error relative to this standard. Its portfolio typically displays broad sector exposure, with significant allocations to industries such as financial services, healthcare, industrials, and technology. Notable holdings include companies like Ameriprise Financial, Hartford Financial Services, and Veeva Systems. The fund is recognized for a competitive cost structure, with expense ratios positioned in the second-lowest quintile among peers. This disciplined, research-driven process positions the MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund I as a significant vehicle for gaining diversified exposure to the U.S. mid-cap equity space, serving the needs of investors seeking a blend of active management and analytical rigor in their portfolios.
Performance
BMSLX had a total return of 16.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.33%.
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 | $1.55011 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.30378 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.57539 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $3.13388 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.1251 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.59629 | Dec 17, 2019 |