MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class R6 (LTMLX)
| Fund Assets | 564.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.58% |
| Dividend Growth | 64.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.54 |
| YTD Return | 4.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.20 |
| 52-Week High | 21.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 28 |
| Inception Date | Aug 29, 2016 |
About LTMLX
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund is a target-date mutual fund designed to provide investors a diversified investment solution aligned with an anticipated retirement year around 2045. The fund’s primary purpose is to seek a high level of total return, balancing growth and income through strategic asset allocation that evolves as the target date approaches. Its structure leverages a mix of underlying MFS funds spanning equities, fixed income, and other asset classes, aiming to foster long-term growth in the early years and gradually reduce portfolio risk by increasing allocations to more conservative assets as the 2045 retirement date nears. This fund employs disciplined, active risk management and automatically rebalances its holdings to maintain its intended risk profile over time. It offers broad exposure to various sectors, including financials, information technology, industrials, health care, and consumer discretionary, reflecting its commitment to broad market participation and diversification. The MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund plays a significant role in retirement planning by offering a professionally managed, all-in-one investment vehicle that adjusts to the changing risk tolerance typically associated with aging investors, making it suitable as a core holding in long-term retirement portfolios.
Performance
LTMLX had a total return of 16.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.57%.
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 | $1.64086 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.99786 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.60226 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $1.0505 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $1.70077 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.46247 | Dec 30, 2020 |