MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund Class R4 (BRSUX)
| Fund Assets | 304.97M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 61.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.72% |
| Dividend Growth | 840.77% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 14.63 |
| YTD Return | -0.94% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.67% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.55% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.48 |
| 52-Week High | 17.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 182 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRSUX
The MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund R4 is a mutual fund that aims to achieve capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity securities of U.S. companies with small market capitalizations. The fund’s strategy mandates that at least 80% of its net assets are allocated to small-cap stocks, typically those included in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of purchase. Uniquely, the fund combines both fundamental and quantitative research to construct its portfolio, seeking high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations with identifiable catalysts for growth. It maintains a diversified portfolio, spread across multiple sectors, and typically consists of around 180 holdings, with an emphasis on active management as reflected by its high active share. The fund’s disciplined investment process and balanced exposure to both growth and value stocks make it a notable option within the U.S. small-cap core equity category, offering investors a vehicle to access the dynamic segment of the small-cap equity market.
Performance
BRSUX had a total return of 5.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.80%.
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 | $1.13843 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.12101 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.53879 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $2.12879 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.09387 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.25846 | Dec 17, 2019 |