MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund Class R6 (BRSYX)
| Fund Assets | 304.97M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 61.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.82% |
| Dividend Growth | 748.19% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 14.23 |
| YTD Return | -4.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.26% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.51 |
| 52-Week High | 17.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 189 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRSYX
The MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund Class R5 is a mutual fund designed to seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-cap U.S. equities. The fund stands out for its distinctive approach that blends both fundamental and quantitative research, aiming to identify high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations with positive catalysts for long-term growth. Its disciplined portfolio construction seeks to balance risk and opportunity by maintaining diversification across approximately 180 holdings and actively managing sector exposures. The fund typically allocates its assets to companies within the financials, healthcare, industrials, and information technology sectors, among others, reflecting broad participation across the U.S. small-cap market. Benchmarking itself against the Russell 2000 Index, the fund’s strategy is tailored for investors seeking exposure to the potential growth and innovation characteristic of smaller U.S. companies. Managed by MFS, the fund integrates research insights to construct a portfolio that aims to outperform its benchmark over market cycles, making it a significant vehicle for capitalizing on the performance potential of the small-cap segment within diversified investment portfolios.
Performance
BRSYX had a total return of 2.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.52%.
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 | $1.15523 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.1362 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.53879 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $2.14656 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.10609 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.27027 | Dec 17, 2019 |