MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund Class R3 (BRWTX)
| Fund Assets | 444.39M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 48.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.30% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,254.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 27.29 |
| YTD Return | 9.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 116.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.93 |
| 52-Week High | 27.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 76 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRWTX
The MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund Class R3 is a mutual fund specializing in the large growth equity segment. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity securities of companies with above-average growth potential. The fund leverages a unique blend of quantitative models and fundamental research conducted by sector analysts, aiming for a diversified, research-driven approach to stock selection. Notably, the portfolio is concentrated in large and giant capitalization companies, with a strong emphasis on leading technology, consumer cyclical, and communication services sectors. Major holdings often include well-known names like Apple, NVIDIA, and Microsoft, among others. The fund typically maintains high equity exposure, with over 98% of assets invested in stocks, and a significant portion allocated to its top ten holdings. Serving institutional and individual investors seeking exposure to growth-oriented U.S. equities, the fund plays a key role in growth portfolios by offering diversified access to many of the market's most dynamic and innovative companies. Its disciplined blended research process and focus on large-cap growth stocks make it a prominent option within the large growth fund category.
Performance
BRWTX had a total return of 24.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.46%.
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 | $1.17585 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.08681 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.32743 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $3.45831 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.2402 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.64594 | Dec 17, 2019 |