MFS Equity Income Fund Class C (EQNCX)
| Fund Assets | 752.57M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.64% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 40.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 121.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 22.62 |
| YTD Return | 3.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.51 |
| 52-Week High | 24.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 100 |
| Inception Date | Sep 27, 2012 |
About EQNCX
MFS Equity Income Fund Class C is a diversified mutual fund designed to pursue total return by combining current income with long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in companies that offer high relative dividend yields and/or possess significant potential for capital growth, making it a suitable option for investors seeking both income and equity market exposure. Utilizing a blend of fundamental, first-hand research and comprehensive quantitative analysis of thousands of securities, the fund's investment approach aims to identify stocks whose valuations align with their growth prospects and risk profiles. This methodology helps build a portfolio that captures opportunities in the broader U.S. equity market, as measured against the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index benchmark. With substantial assets under management, the fund targets stability and income while adapting to changing market conditions, serving an important role for investors focused on balanced, income-oriented equity strategies.
Performance
EQNCX had a total return of 19.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.64%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.36% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.49% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 2.32% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.18% |
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 2.18% |
| Portland General Electric Company | POR | 2.14% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 2.11% |
| Pfizer Inc. | PFE | 2.05% |
| AGCO Corporation | AGCO | 2.00% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 1.96% |
| W. P. Carey Inc. | WPC | 1.93% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0326 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.3332 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.06665 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.07443 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.02492 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.97405 | Dec 13, 2024 |