MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class A (LTMAX)
| Fund Assets | 564.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 69.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 22.68 |
| YTD Return | 4.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 48.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.20 |
| 52-Week High | 22.95 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.85 |
| Holdings | 28 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
About LTMAX
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class A is a target-date mutual fund designed to help investors plan for retirement around the year 2045. Its primary function is to provide diversified exposure across multiple asset classes—typically including domestic and international equities, as well as fixed income investments—tailored to investors with a long-term horizon. The fund dynamically adjusts its asset allocation over time, gradually shifting towards a more conservative mix as the target retirement date approaches. This approach aims to balance growth potential and risk reduction according to the evolving needs of future retirees. Launched in 2012, the fund is actively managed by MFS Investment Management, drawing on a broad array of underlying funds, many of which focus on various sectors and capitalization segments within the global equity and bond markets. As of early 2025, the fund holds significant assets, featuring a diverse portfolio with a notable portion in large blend equities and a measured allocation to other asset classes. MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class A plays a central role within retirement savings plans, offering a professionally managed, "set-it-and-forget-it" solution for investors seeking a structured path toward their projected retirement year.
Performance
LTMAX had a total return of 15.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.13%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOLSX | Fidelity | Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2045 Fund | 0.01% |
| FFFGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Freedom 2045 Fund | 0.75% |
| FCGLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2045 Fund - Class K6 | 0.46% |
| FFFTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2045 Fund - Class M | 1.25% |
| FFFZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2045 Fund - Class A | 1.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
58.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class R6 | BRXVX | 9.89% |
| MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R6 | BMSYX | 9.43% |
| MFS Value Fund Class R6 | MEIKX | 5.23% |
| MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund Class R6 | BRUNX | 5.22% |
| MFS Growth Fund Class R6 | MFEKX | 4.85% |
| MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund Class R6 | BRWVX | 4.84% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R6 | MVCKX | 4.72% |
| MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6 | OTCKX | 4.70% |
| MFS Research Fund Class R6 | MFRKX | 4.61% |
| MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class R6 | MUEVX | 4.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.55796 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.9208 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.54365 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.9876 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $1.6236 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.40525 | Dec 30, 2020 |