MFS Conservative Allocation Fund Class R2 (MCARX)
| Fund Assets | 3.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.23% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.42% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.40 |
| YTD Return | 2.05% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.22 |
| 52-Week High | 16.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 22 |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 2003 |
About MCARX
MFS Conservative Allocation Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of total return while maintaining a conservative risk profile relative to other asset allocation funds. The fund achieves this through a strategically allocated, broadly diversified portfolio composed of underlying MFS funds, spanning multiple asset classes such as equities, bonds, and cash equivalents. Its disciplined, multi-level risk management approach and systematic rebalancing help preserve capital and maintain consistent risk-return characteristics over time. The fund is particularly suited for investors seeking moderate exposure to equities—typically between 30% and 50%—with a significant portion of assets also invested in fixed income and inflation-protected securities. MFS Conservative Allocation Fund Class R2 is widely recognized for its focus on capital preservation and its role as a core holding in diversified investment portfolios, appealing to those with a lower tolerance for volatility.
Performance
MCARX had a total return of 9.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.01%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTIWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% - Class I | 0.52% |
| FTTNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class M | 1.04% |
| FCANX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class C | 1.54% |
| FTAWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% - Class A | 0.77% |
| FIKWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class Z | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
76.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class R6 | MRBKX | 14.55% |
| MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class R6 | MQLKX | 10.04% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund Class R6 | MIAKX | 10.03% |
| MFS Government Securities Fund Class R6 | MFGKX | 9.95% |
| MFS Global Opportunistic Bond Fund Class R6 | MGBOX | 6.97% |
| MFS Value Fund Class R6 | MEIKX | 5.99% |
| MFS Research Fund Class R6 | MFRKX | 5.24% |
| MFS Growth Fund Class R6 | MFEKX | 5.23% |
| MFS High Income Fund Class R6 | MHIKX | 4.02% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R6 | MVCKX | 3.98% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.78262 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.10029 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.08196 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.05959 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.82754 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.11237 | Sep 27, 2024 |