MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class B (LTMBX)
| Fund Assets | 564.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.57% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.15% |
| Dividend Growth | 84.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.46 |
| YTD Return | 4.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.31 |
| 52-Week High | 21.72 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 28 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
About LTMBX
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class B is a target-date mutual fund designed to help investors plan for retirement with a projected horizon around the year 2045. As a target-date fund, its primary purpose is to provide a diversified portfolio that automatically shifts its asset allocation over time: it invests more heavily in equities and growth-oriented assets during its early years, then gradually moves toward more conservative holdings such as bonds and cash equivalents as the target retirement date approaches. This progressive 'glide path' aims to balance the need for capital appreciation with a reduction in risk closer to retirement. The fund is actively managed, employing disciplined risk management and tactical allocation among a wide range of underlying MFS funds. It provides investors with convenient access to a professionally curated, broadly diversified investment strategy within a single vehicle. This structure makes the fund particularly significant within the retirement planning sector, as it is tailored for long-term savers who seek a set-it-and-forget-it solution that adapts as their retirement date nears. MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class B plays a central role in retirement portfolios, reflecting the broader industry trend toward lifecycle and target-date strategies for retirement objectives.
Performance
LTMBX had a total return of 15.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.89%.
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 | $1.32557 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.71882 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.37124 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.84019 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $1.46158 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.27314 | Dec 30, 2020 |