MFS New York Municipal Bond Fund Class B (MBNYX)
| Fund Assets | 188.21M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.58% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.17% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.07 |
| YTD Return | 0.84% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.75% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.25 |
| 52-Week High | 10.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 182 |
| Inception Date | Sep 7, 1993 |
About MBNYX
MFS New York Municipal Bond Fund Class B is a municipal bond mutual fund focused on generating total return with an emphasis on providing income that is exempt from both federal and New York State personal income taxes. The fund primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds issued by New York State and its local governments or agencies, seeking to optimize after-tax returns for residents of New York. While its central objective is tax-exempt income, the fund also considers opportunities for capital appreciation through active management strategies, including sector and security selection and yield curve analysis. It is benchmarked against the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, reflecting the broader municipal bond market. With a history dating back to its commencement in 1988, the fund manages a diversified portfolio—comprising over 180 securities from a variety of issuers—and maintains an average effective maturity and duration aligned with long-term municipal bond strategies. MFS New York Municipal Bond Fund Class B plays a significant role for investors seeking stable income and tax advantages within the New York municipal sector, contributing to the financing of essential public infrastructure and services across the state.
Performance
MBNYX had a total return of 2.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.71%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New York Municipal Income Fund - Class I | 0.52% |
| FNMAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New York Municipal Income Fund - Class A | 0.75% |
| FTFMX | Fidelity | Fidelity New York Municipal Income Fund | 0.44% |
| FNYPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New York Municipal Income Fund - Class M | 0.71% |
| FNYCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New York Municipal Income Fund - Class C | 1.45% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02407 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02386 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.023 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02416 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02286 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02357 | Sep 2, 2025 |