MFS Core Bond R1 (MCBGX)
| Fund Assets | 32.74M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.39% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 139.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.70% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.69% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.69 |
| YTD Return | 4.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.48% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.38 |
| 52-Week High | 10.01 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 284 |
| Inception Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
About MCBGX
MFS Core Bond Fund R1 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating total return with an emphasis on current income, while also considering capital appreciation. This fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade debt instruments, committing at least 80% of its assets to high-quality bonds such as U.S. government, agency, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. The management team utilizes a blend of macroeconomic, bottom-up, and technical analysis in their risk budgeting process, aiming to add value through asset allocation, security selection, and decisions regarding duration and yield curve positioning. The fund is benchmarked against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, reflecting its alignment with the broad U.S. bond market. Managed by experienced professionals, it is designed to serve as a core fixed income holding for eligible investors seeking a combination of income and relative stability within their portfolios. MFS Core Bond Fund R1 pays monthly income distributions and follows a collaborative portfolio management approach to respond dynamically to changing market conditions.
Performance
MCBGX had a total return of 0.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.31%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIAKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Sust Core Plus Bond M | 0.68% |
| FIGDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Sustainable Invmt GrdBd | n/a |
| FIAJX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Sust Core Plus Bond C | 1.41% |
| FIAMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Sust Core Plus Bond Z | 0.36% |
| FIALX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Sust Core Plus Bond I | 0.42% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, Class A | n/a | 4.01% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.4.5 04.15.27 | 3.72% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.4 01.15.27 | 3.62% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | n/a | 3.56% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Bonds | n/a | 3.55% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.2.5 03.31.27 | 2.60% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | n/a | 2.55% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.4.5 02.15.44 | 1.77% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.2.25 02.15.52 | 1.74% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.4.25 02.15.54 | 1.22% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.031 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0307 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0279 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02843 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02856 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02855 | Apr 1, 2025 |