MFS Moderate Allocation Fund Class A (MAMAX)
| Fund Assets | 6.60B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
| Dividend Growth | 16.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 19.35 |
| YTD Return | -1.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.01 |
| 52-Week High | 21.33 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.67 |
| Holdings | 23 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2002 |
About MAMAX
MFS Moderate Allocation Fund Class A is a multi-asset mutual fund designed to deliver a balance of growth and income by allocating its portfolio across both equity and fixed income investments. Its primary function is to achieve a high level of total return while maintaining a moderate risk profile compared to other asset allocation approaches. The fund achieves diversification by strategically investing in a range of underlying MFS mutual funds, covering domestic and international markets, various market capitalizations (large, mid, and small caps), and both growth and value styles. The portfolio is actively managed and rebalanced using systematic, rules-based processes to uphold its target risk level and style consistency. MFS Moderate Allocation Fund Class A is notable for its disciplined risk management framework and broad exposure to sectors such as government securities, global bonds, inflation-protected assets, U.S. and international equities, and commodity strategies. Its significant asset base and history since 2002 reflect its ongoing role in providing diversified, moderate-risk investment options for long-term investors seeking balanced growth and income.
Performance
MAMAX had a total return of 9.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.73%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSCNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% - Class C | 1.69% |
| FFTMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 50% - Class M | 1.08% |
| FSATX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% - Class M | 1.19% |
| SWCGX | Schwab | Schwab MarketTrack Conservative Portfolio™ | 0.49% |
| SWBGX | Schwab | Schwab MarketTrack Balanced Portfolio™ | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
71.77% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Government Securities Fund Class R6 | MFGKX | 9.76% |
| MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class R6 | MRBKX | 8.48% |
| MFS Value Fund Class R6 | MEIKX | 8.10% |
| MFS Research Fund Class R6 | MFRKX | 7.28% |
| MFS Growth Fund Class R6 | MFEKX | 7.09% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R6 | MVCKX | 7.07% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund Class R6 | MIAKX | 6.99% |
| MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6 | OTCKX | 6.66% |
| MFS Research International Fund Class R6 | MRSKX | 5.32% |
| MFS Global Opportunistic Bond Fund Class R6 | MGBOX | 5.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.05195 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.34771 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.08557 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.07004 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.05297 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $1.11036 | Dec 27, 2024 |