MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund Class B (BRUEX)
| Fund Assets | 322.77M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.49% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 48.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 12.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.64 |
| YTD Return | 7.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 74.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.45 |
| 52-Week High | 16.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 125 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRUEX
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund Class B is an actively managed mutual fund dedicated to seeking capital appreciation through investments in equity securities. The fund's primary function is to identify and invest in high-quality companies that are perceived to be undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. Its investment universe spans primarily large-cap firms, but it is not restricted by company size, allowing selective diversification. Notably, the fund employs a distinctive approach that combines intensive fundamental analysis with quantitative research to evaluate each potential holding, resulting in a blended rating that guides portfolio construction. The fund typically maintains at least 80% of its assets in equity securities, including common stocks, depositary receipts, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), and can invest across various industries and sectors, including foreign companies. The portfolio managers utilize a disciplined optimization process, balancing risk and sector exposure while aiming for a tracking error close to the Russell 1000® Value Index. MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund Class B plays a prominent role within the value equity segment, offering investors exposure to a diversified collection of companies with attractive valuations based on robust, research-driven selection criteria.
Performance
BRUEX had a total return of 17.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.42%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVLCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | 1.90% |
| FSLVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund | 0.83% |
| SWLVX | Schwab | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FVLIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | 0.90% |
| FSCZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.72% |
Top 10 Holdings
21.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.94% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.51% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 2.46% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.34% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.25% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.82% |
| Salesforce, Inc. | CRM | 1.82% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.76% |
| Caterpillar Inc. | CAT | 1.75% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 1.71% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.71825 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.52335 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.31822 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $1.04912 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $1.80286 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.09937 | Dec 16, 2020 |