MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund Class A (BRSDX)
| Fund Assets | 304.97M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 61.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.10 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.12% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,189.87% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 14.45 |
| YTD Return | -1.09% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.35% |
| 5-Year Return | 62.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.35 |
| 52-Week High | 17.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 182 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRSDX
The MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on U.S. small-cap stocks, primarily investing in equity securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations. Its objective is to achieve capital appreciation by employing a strategy that integrates both fundamental and quantitative research methods. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its assets in these small-cap equities, aiming to identify high-quality companies trading at favorable valuations with potential long-term growth catalysts. It benchmarks against the Russell 2000 Index, which reflects the performance of U.S. small-cap stocks. By targeting these smaller companies, the fund provides exposure to sectors and industries that are often more agile and innovative, contributing to the diversity and dynamism of portfolios.
Performance
BRSDX had a total return of 5.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.36%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCPEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Enhanced Index Fund | 0.55% |
| SWSSX | Schwab | Schwab Small Cap Index Fund® | 0.04% |
| FSSNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FSCRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund | 1.03% |
| FSSLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Small Cap Core | 0.01% |
Top 10 Holdings
14.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 1.58% |
| Encompass Health Corporation | EHC | 1.58% |
| APi Group Corporation | APG | 1.56% |
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 1.54% |
| Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | EPRT | 1.53% |
| Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | LOPE | 1.47% |
| Portland General Electric Company | POR | 1.47% |
| The AZEK Company, Inc. | AZEK | 1.44% |
| Kemper Corporation | KMPR | 1.42% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 1.41% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | $1.10013 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.08529 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.53879 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $2.10622 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.06281 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.22426 | Dec 17, 2019 |