MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund Class R3 (BRSTX)
| Fund Assets | 317.57M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 61.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.10 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,027.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 14.52 |
| YTD Return | -2.24% |
| 1-Year Return | -4.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 54.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.36 |
| 52-Week High | 17.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 183 |
| 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 -4.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.39%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
15.00% 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 | 1.48% |
| 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 | $1.10436 | 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 |