MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund Class I (BRWJX)
| Fund Assets | 444.39M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 48.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
| Dividend Growth | 935.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 27.45 |
| YTD Return | 9.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 118.82% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.03 |
| 52-Week High | 27.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 76 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRWJX
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. large-cap growth equities. The fund blends fundamental and quantitative research approaches to identify high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations, often with potential catalysts that may drive future rewards. Its disciplined portfolio construction process is informed by deep analytical expertise, combining both traditional and data-driven investment techniques to build a diversified portfolio that prioritizes growth potential. The fund’s assets are primarily allocated to sectors such as information technology, communication services, and consumer discretionary, reflecting its focus on companies with above-average earnings growth prospects. Typically, it invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities, with significant exposure to large “giant cap” names, but may also include mid and small-sized companies to add breadth to its holdings. Benchmarked against the Russell 1000 Growth Index, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to leading U.S. growth companies through a methodology that leverages both qualitative judgment and quantitative rigor.
Performance
BRWJX had a total return of 24.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.72%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLGEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Growth Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| FBCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund | 0.46% |
| FHOFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fund | n/a |
| LGILX | Schwab | Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.75% |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
55.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 11.63% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 10.58% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 9.03% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 7.01% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 5.15% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.38% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.41% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.16% |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | NOW | 1.96% |
| Booking Holdings Inc. | BKNG | 1.86% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.2345 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.11924 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.3432 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $3.51107 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.28065 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.6825 | Dec 17, 2019 |