MFS Conservative Allocation Fund Class A (MACFX)
| Fund Assets | 3.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.93% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.26% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.91 |
| YTD Return | -4.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.74 |
| 52-Week High | 18.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 22 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2002 |
About MACFX
MFS Conservative Allocation Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to achieve a high level of total return while maintaining a conservative risk profile compared to other asset allocation funds. Its core strategy involves allocating assets broadly across a diversified mix of underlying MFS mutual funds, providing exposure to both equities and fixed income securities. The fund employs a disciplined, strategic, and multi-level risk management approach, featuring systematic rebalancing to maintain its target risk and return characteristics over time. The portfolio typically includes a blend of domestic and international equities—covering large, mid, and small capitalization companies with both growth and value styles—as well as a range of bond investments such as government securities, inflation-adjusted bonds, and opportunistic bonds. This broad diversification aims to mitigate volatility and manage downside risk, making the fund suitable for investors who prioritize capital preservation and steady income over aggressive capital appreciation. MFS Conservative Allocation Fund Class A benchmarks its performance against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, underscoring its emphasis on fixed income stability. First launched in 2002, the fund has established a significant presence in the market, managing assets in the billions and maintaining a moderate expense structure within its category.
Performance
MACFX had a total return of 2.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.70%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTIWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% - Class I | 0.52% |
| FTTNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class M | 1.04% |
| FCANX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class C | 1.54% |
| FTAWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% - Class A | 0.77% |
| FIKWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class Z | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
76.06% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class R6 | MRBKX | 14.52% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund Class R6 | MIAKX | 10.05% |
| MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class R6 | MQLKX | 10.02% |
| MFS Government Securities Fund Class R6 | MFGKX | 10.00% |
| MFS Global Opportunistic Bond Fund Class R6 | MGBOX | 7.02% |
| MFS Value Fund Class R6 | MEIKX | 6.02% |
| MFS Research Fund Class R6 | MFRKX | 5.26% |
| MFS Growth Fund Class R6 | MFEKX | 5.17% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R6 | MVCKX | 4.00% |
| MFS High Income Fund Class R6 | MHIKX | 4.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.79435 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.11036 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.09188 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.06812 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.83939 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.12299 | Sep 27, 2024 |