MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R2 (BMSSX)
| Fund Assets | 2.56B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
| Dividend Growth | -74.05% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.93 |
| YTD Return | 1.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.46% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.86 |
| 52-Week High | 15.85 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 149 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2016 |
About BMSSX
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R2 is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in mid-cap U.S. equities. The fund’s primary objective is capital appreciation, achieved by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations. It follows a blended strategy, selecting both growth and value stocks, and may also include a small allocation to foreign securities for added diversification. The portfolio is constructed by combining both quantitative models and fundamental research to identify promising mid-cap companies, resulting in a diversified basket with a significant focus on the financial services, industrials, healthcare, and technology sectors. Typically, the fund holds over 140 positions, with the top ten holdings representing around 17% of assets, reflecting a balanced approach to risk and opportunity. Managed by a seasoned team with substantial tenure, the fund serves as a core holding for investors seeking exposure to the mid-cap segment—a market segment known for its potential to balance growth and stability within an investment portfolio.
Performance
BMSSX had a total return of 12.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.30%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
16.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | AMP | 1.84% |
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 1.81% |
| Phillips 66 | PSX | 1.76% |
| Valero Energy Corporation | VLO | 1.75% |
| TechnipFMC plc | FTI | 1.73% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 1.72% |
| Dollar General Corporation | DG | 1.65% |
| Viking Holdings Ltd | VIK | 1.57% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation | WAB | 1.55% |
| Edison International | EIX | 1.53% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.38259 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.47423 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.25011 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.52081 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $3.05344 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.08852 | Dec 16, 2020 |