MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund Class R1 (BRSPX)
| Fund Assets | 315.28M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.74% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 66.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.00% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.62% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.56 |
| YTD Return | 7.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.13% |
| 5-Year Return | 20.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.16 |
| 52-Week High | 15.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 194 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRSPX
The MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund R1 is a mutual fund focused on capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. small-cap equities. Its distinguishing approach combines fundamental and quantitative research to construct a diversified portfolio, aiming for a balance between high-quality companies and attractive valuations. The fund seeks opportunities in firms with favorable earnings prospects and the potential for long-term growth catalysts. It is benchmarked against the Russell 2000 Index, reflecting its emphasis on small-cap stocks and offering investors exposure to dynamic, growth-oriented businesses across a broad array of sectors. The fund typically maintains high diversification, holding nearly 190 individual securities, with its top ten holdings representing a relatively modest share of total assets, indicative of its broad-based strategy. Managed by MFS, a firm known for disciplined investment processes, the fund plays a key role for investors seeking diversified entry to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market, which historically has offered a different risk and return profile compared to large-cap equities.
Performance
BRSPX had a total return of 12.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.02%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
14.56% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 1.71% |
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 1.62% |
| Portland General Electric Company | POR | 1.56% |
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 1.46% |
| Banc of California, Inc. | BANC | 1.44% |
| Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. | TCBI | 1.41% |
| Flowserve Corporation | FLS | 1.38% |
| Lincoln National Corporation | LNC | 1.34% |
| Envista Holdings Corporation | NVST | 1.33% |
| TriNet Group, Inc. | TNET | 1.32% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.88986 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.98462 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.53879 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $2.10622 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.1752 | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.64378 | Dec 18, 2018 |