MFS West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund Class B (MBWVX)

Fund Assets	81.69M
Expense Ratio	1.62%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	12.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.25
Dividend Yield	2.50%
Dividend Growth	6.41%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	10.03
YTD Return	0.16%
1-Year Return	5.34%
5-Year Return	-2.08%
52-Week Low	9.74
52-Week High	10.28
Beta (5Y)	0.04
Holdings	135
Inception Date	Sep 7, 1993

About MBWVX

MFS West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund Class B is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with income that is generally exempt from federal and West Virginia state income taxes. Its primary function is to invest in long-term municipal bonds issued by West Virginia state and local governments, bonds which are commonly utilized to fund public infrastructure and community projects such as schools, transportation, and utilities. This fund belongs to the 'Muni Single State Long' category, targeting bonds with durations typically exceeding six years, and is characterized by a portfolio diversified across a range of credit qualities, including a substantial allocation to bonds rated AA and A, as well as exposure to lower-rated and non-rated securities. MFS West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund Class B pays monthly dividends and aims to serve as a tax-advantaged income solution for individuals residing in West Virginia or those seeking geographic diversification within the municipal bond market. By focusing on West Virginia-issued municipal securities, the fund plays a key role in supporting local development while appealing to investors interested in tax efficiency and relative stability offered by municipal bonds.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Muni Single State Long
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MBWVX
• Share Class: B
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

MBWVX had a total return of 5.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.72%.

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	0.55%
FICNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Connecticut Municipal Income Fund	0.46%
FMHTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Michigan Municipal Income Fund	0.46%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MPWVX	R6	0.55%
MWVIX	I	0.62%
MFWVX	A	0.87%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02182	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02119	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02171	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02065	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02136	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.01917	Mar 2, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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