MFS Growth Allocation Fund Class B (MBGWX)
| Fund Assets | 6.78B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 44.92% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.12 |
| YTD Return | -1.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 29.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.09 |
| 52-Week High | 27.35 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 22 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2002 |
About MBGWX
MFS Growth Allocation Fund Class B is a mutual fund that seeks to achieve a high level of total return by balancing long-term capital appreciation with current income. The fund operates as a fund-of-funds, meaning it primarily invests in a diverse selection of underlying MFS-managed mutual funds, rather than direct securities. Its allocation typically includes broad exposure to U.S. and international equities, fixed income, and specialty asset classes—approximately 52% in U.S. stock funds, 20% in bond funds, 20% in international stock funds, and about 8% in specialty funds, such as commodities and real estate. The strategy is overseen by a team of quantitative investment professionals applying disciplined, risk-based portfolio management and systematic rebalancing to maintain its target risk profile, which is set at a level greater than moderate relative to other MFS asset allocation options. This structure provides investors with one-stop access to a globally diversified and actively managed portfolio, aiming for consistent risk-return characteristics. Benchmarking against the S&P 500, the fund is suitable for investors seeking diversified exposure across major asset classes through a single investment product, while benefiting from MFS’s research and multi-level risk controls.
Performance
MBGWX had a total return of 11.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.03%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.55% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
70.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Value Fund Class R6 | MEIKX | 10.11% |
| MFS Research Fund Class R6 | MFRKX | 9.27% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R6 | MVCKX | 9.08% |
| MFS Growth Fund Class R6 | MFEKX | 8.98% |
| MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6 | OTCKX | 8.51% |
| MFS Research International Fund Class R6 | MRSKX | 7.34% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund Class R6 | MIAKX | 4.95% |
| MFS Commodity Strategy Fund Class R6 | MCSRX | 4.15% |
| MFS Global Real Estate Fund Class R6 | MGLRX | 4.02% |
| MFS High Income Fund Class R6 | MHIKX | 3.99% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.72322 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $1.18908 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.61223 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.74429 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $1.60302 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.6577 | Dec 30, 2020 |