MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund Class R3 (BRSTX)
| Fund Assets | 304.97M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 61.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.10 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,027.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 13.65 |
| YTD Return | -6.45% |
| 1-Year Return | -0.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.36 |
| 52-Week High | 17.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 189 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRSTX
The MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund R3 Shares is a mutual fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with small market capitalizations. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to small-cap stocks, focusing on issuers that are generally represented in the Russell 2000 Index. The investment approach incorporates both fundamental and quantitative research, enabling a disciplined portfolio construction process that aims to identify high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations and with catalysts for potential long-term growth. With a diversified portfolio of nearly 190 holdings, the fund spans a broad spectrum of industries impacting the U.S. small-cap sector. Its role in the financial market is to provide investors with access to the growth potential and diversification benefits of small-cap equities, which historically have offered dynamic opportunities compared to larger-cap stocks. The R3 share class is suited for investors seeking exposure to U.S. small-cap equities within a professionally managed mutual fund structure.
Performance
BRSTX had a total return of -0.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.97%.
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
14.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Corporation | EHC | 1.60% |
| SLM Corporation | SLM | 1.54% |
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 1.53% |
| The AZEK Company, Inc. | AZEK | 1.51% |
| Cathay General Bancorp | CATY | 1.40% |
| Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | LOPE | 1.39% |
| Kemper Corporation | KMPR | 1.38% |
| Highwoods Properties, Inc. | HIW | 1.37% |
| Columbia Banking System, Inc. | COLB | 1.36% |
| Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | AWI | 1.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | $1.10436 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.09799 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.53879 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $2.10622 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.06298 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.25839 | Dec 17, 2019 |