MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class B (LTMBX)
| Fund Assets | 564.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.56% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 84.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 22.71 |
| YTD Return | 9.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.13% |
| 5-Year Return | 42.70% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.12 |
| 52-Week High | 22.85 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.90 |
| 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 15.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.24%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
58.45% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Blended Research Intl Eq R6 | BRXVX | 9.92% |
| MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Eq R6 | BMSYX | 9.54% |
| MFS Blended Research Value Equity R6 | BRUNX | 5.23% |
| MFS Value R6 | MEIKX | 5.16% |
| MFS Blended Research Growth Eq R6 | BRWVX | 4.93% |
| MFS Growth R6 | MFEKX | 4.89% |
| MFS Mid Cap Growth R6 | OTCKX | 4.78% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value R6 | MVCKX | 4.70% |
| MFS Blended Research Core Equity R6 | MUEVX | 4.66% |
| MFS Research R6 | MFRKX | 4.64% |
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 |