MFS Conservative Allocation Fund (MCARX)
| Fund Assets | 3.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.14% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.68% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 16.62 |
| YTD Return | 3.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 16.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.73 |
| 52-Week High | 16.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.44 |
| 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 6.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.32%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
76.47% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Total Return Bond R6 | MRBKX | 14.94% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond R6 | MIAKX | 10.01% |
| MFS Limited Maturity R6 | MQLKX | 9.95% |
| MFS Government Securities R6 | MFGKX | 9.92% |
| MFS Global Opportunistic Bd R6 | MGBOX | 7.01% |
| MFS Value R6 | MEIKX | 5.97% |
| MFS Growth R6 | MFEKX | 5.30% |
| MFS Research R6 | MFRKX | 5.29% |
| MFS Mid Cap Growth R6 | OTCKX | 4.06% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value R6 | MVCKX | 4.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.07665 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.06052 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 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 |