MFS Core Bond R1 (MCBGX)

Fund Assets	34.42M
Expense Ratio	1.39%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	110.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	3.68%
Dividend Growth	-3.69%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.48
YTD Return	-0.24%
1-Year Return	1.74%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	9.41
52-Week High	9.84
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	293
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MCBGX
• Share Class: R1
• Index: Index is not provided by Management Company

Performance

MCBGX had a total return of 1.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.81%.

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	0.74%
FIGDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Sustainable Invmt GrdBd	n/a
FIAJX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Sust Core Plus Bond C	1.49%
FIAMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Sust Core Plus Bond Z	0.36%
FIALX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Sust Core Plus Bond I	0.45%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MCBMX	R6	0.33%
MCBFX	I	0.39%
MCBKX	R4	0.39%
MCBJX	R3	0.64%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02705	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02654	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02744	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02645	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02599	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02709	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 28, 2026

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