MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund (LTMSX)
| Fund Assets | 564.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
| Dividend Growth | 69.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 22.66 |
| YTD Return | 9.47% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.03% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.35% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.04 |
| 52-Week High | 22.80 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.90 |
| Holdings | 28 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
About LTMSX
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class R2 is a target-date mutual fund designed primarily for investors planning to retire around the year 2045. Its key purpose is to offer a professionally managed, diversified portfolio that automatically adjusts asset allocation over time: the fund emphasizes growth in the early years, then gradually shifts toward more conservative investments to help mitigate risk as the 2045 retirement date approaches. The fund invests predominantly in other MFS mutual funds, providing broad exposure across equity and fixed income markets, with notable sector allocations to information technology, financials, industrials, and health care. With no minimum investment and an annual expense ratio of 1.07%, the fund aims to achieve a high level of total return, initially through capital appreciation and, closer to retirement, through income generation and risk control. MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund Class R2 plays a significant role for retirement-oriented investors seeking a guided approach to long-term portfolio management, aligning investment strategy with evolving retirement timelines and market conditions.
Performance
LTMSX had a total return of 16.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.71%.
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 | $1.47897 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.87047 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.48231 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.93274 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $1.54913 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.32492 | Dec 30, 2020 |