MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R3 (BMSTX)
| Fund Assets | 1.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.84% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.29% |
| Dividend Growth | 462.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 14.52 |
| YTD Return | 3.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.92% |
| 5-Year Return | 97.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.89 |
| 52-Week High | 16.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 147 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2016 |
About BMSTX
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R3 is a mutual fund designed to seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. companies with medium market capitalizations. The fund follows a blended strategy, integrating both fundamental and quantitative research to construct a diversified portfolio, targeting companies trading at favorable valuations with potential catalysts for long-term growth. Its holdings span various sectors, with notable allocations to financial services, industrials, healthcare, and technology, as reflected in its top portfolio positions. Emphasizing flexibility, the fund can invest in both growth and value stocks, or a combination, and may also include foreign securities and different types of equity instruments such as common stocks and REITs. The fund applies a disciplined investment process, aiming to capture opportunities across the mid-cap segment, and measures its performance against the Russell Midcap Index. With a focus on quality, valuation, and research-driven selection, MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R3 serves investors seeking diversified mid-cap equity exposure within a rigorously managed framework.
Performance
BMSTX had a total return of 12.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.86%.
Equivalent Funds
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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 | $1.52364 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.27098 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.55321 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $3.09182 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.10753 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.57047 | Dec 17, 2019 |