MFS Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund Class B (MBPAX)

Fund Assets	185.99M
Expense Ratio	1.488%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	8.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.27
Dividend Yield	2.94%
Dividend Growth	6.62%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.00
YTD Return	-3.19%
1-Year Return	-2.52%
5-Year Return	-4.61%
52-Week Low	8.88
52-Week High	9.73
Beta (5Y)	0.30
Holdings	254
Inception Date	Sep 7, 1993

About MBPAX

MFS Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund Class B is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with tax-exempt income by investing primarily in municipal bonds issued within Pennsylvania. The fund's primary objective is to deliver a total return that emphasizes income exempt from both federal and Pennsylvania state personal income taxes, making it particularly relevant for in-state residents seeking double tax-free income. The portfolio consists largely of municipal securities such as bonds issued by state agencies, local governments, and public authorities, often supporting infrastructure, education, and public utility projects within Pennsylvania. The fund employs sector and security selection as well as yield curve analysis to manage risk and seek attractive yields. With an effective duration indicating sensitivity to interest rates and holdings diversified across a range of issuers, it serves as a specialized fixed-income instrument tailored for those aiming to preserve capital while minimizing tax liability. It benchmarks its performance against the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, underscoring its market role in the state and national municipal bond landscape.

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

Performance

MBPAX had a total return of -2.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.04%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FPXTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund	0.47%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MPPAX	R6	0.54%
MPALX	I	0.61%
MFPAX	A	0.71%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02335	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02314	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02296	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0221	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02264	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02192	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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