MFS Equity Income Fund Class B (EQNBX)
| Fund Assets | 790.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.64% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 40.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 122.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 24.12 |
| YTD Return | 10.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 66.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.29 |
| 52-Week High | 24.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 101 |
| Inception Date | Sep 27, 2012 |
About EQNBX
MFS Equity Income Fund Class B is a mutual fund focused on delivering total return through a blend of current income and long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily allocates at least 80% of its assets to equity securities, with a particular emphasis on dividend-paying common stocks. Its investment approach combines fundamental, first-hand research with quantitative analysis, allowing it to identify companies that offer strong relative dividend yields as well as growth potential. The portfolio is diversified across various sectors and typically favors large-cap stocks, aiming to balance risk and reward. MFS Equity Income Fund Class B is structured to appeal to investors seeking exposure to established companies with the potential for both income generation and value appreciation as part of a broader investment strategy.
Performance
EQNBX had a total return of 23.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.10%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.96% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.72% |
| Pfizer Inc. | PFE | 2.29% |
| Portland General Electric Company | POR | 2.28% |
| TechnipFMC plc | FTI | 2.26% |
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 2.23% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 2.15% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 2.08% |
| AGCO Corporation | AGCO | 2.07% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 1.96% |
| W. P. Carey Inc. | WPC | 1.92% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0296 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.33043 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.06778 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.06658 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.02306 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.97317 | Dec 13, 2024 |