MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund Class R4 (BRUMX)
| Fund Assets | 313.22M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 48.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.22 |
| YTD Return | 3.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 82.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.37 |
| 52-Week High | 16.30 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 125 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRUMX
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund R4 is a mutual fund focused on capital appreciation through investments in U.S. equity securities. It utilizes a blended approach, integrating both fundamental and quantitative research to identify high-quality, large-cap companies considered undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. The fund typically maintains at least 80% of its net assets in equities and seeks opportunities where a favorable catalyst may drive value realization over time. Its portfolio spans multiple sectors, with substantial allocations to financials, health care, and industrials, and a diversified selection across the broader U.S. value equity landscape. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell 1000 Value Index and targets investors seeking exposure to multi-cap value stocks. With disciplined portfolio construction and risk management practices, this fund plays a key role in offering diversified value-oriented equity exposure within the U.S. market.
Performance
BRUMX had a total return of 18.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.55%.
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 Stk Selec Lg Cp Val Z | 0.72% |
Top 10 Holdings
20.94% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.98% |
| Alphabet, Inc. | GOOGL | 2.60% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.39% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 2.29% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.02% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.81% |
| Caterpillar Inc. | CAT | 1.78% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 1.73% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.73% |
| Medtronic plc | MDT | 1.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.90113 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.72225 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.54054 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $1.14239 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $1.94839 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.25406 | Dec 16, 2020 |