MFS Arkansas Municipal Bond Fund Class B (MBARX)

Fund Assets	128.62M
Expense Ratio	1.483%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	12.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.25
Dividend Yield	2.93%
Dividend Growth	5.41%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.44
YTD Return	-4.17%
1-Year Return	-3.41%
5-Year Return	-5.24%
52-Week Low	8.29
52-Week High	9.20
Beta (5Y)	0.31
Holdings	187
Inception Date	Sep 7, 1993

About MBARX

MFS Arkansas Municipal Bond Fund Class B is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with income primarily exempt from federal and Arkansas state income taxes. The fund principally invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds and related securities—debt instruments issued by state and local governments or related entities in Arkansas and, to a lesser extent, in other U.S. states. These holdings often finance public projects such as infrastructure, schools, and community developments. The fund places an emphasis on investment-grade securities but can also include a portion of below investment-grade bonds, introducing some credit risk. Distributions are paid monthly, offering steady cash flow to shareholders. The fund employs a strategy that seeks total return with a priority on tax-advantaged income, making it relevant for investors with Arkansas tax exposure. MFS Arkansas Municipal Bond Fund Class B plays a specialized role in the municipal bond market, serving as an option for those seeking diversification within fixed income and aiming for tax efficiency specific to Arkansas residents.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Other States Muni
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MBARX
• Share Class: B
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

MBARX had a total return of -3.41% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.66%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSAZX	Fidelity	Fidelity Arizona Municipal Income Fund	0.57%
FICNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Connecticut Municipal Income Fund	0.46%
FMHTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Michigan Municipal Income Fund	0.45%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MPRAX	R6	0.53%
MARLX	I	0.60%
MFARX	A	0.70%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02228	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02255	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02101	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02021	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02088	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02028	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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