MFS Core Bond R3 (MCBJX)
| Fund Assets | 33.26M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.64% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 139.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.48% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.18% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.83 |
| YTD Return | 5.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.16% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.39 |
| 52-Week High | 9.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 291 |
| Inception Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
About MCBJX
MFS Core Bond Fund Class R3 is an open-end mutual fund that primarily seeks to deliver a total return with an emphasis on current income, while also considering capital appreciation. This fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified selection of investment-grade debt instruments, including U.S. government securities, corporate bonds, and securitized instruments. By adhering to a core bond strategy, the fund is designed to offer stability and income, positioning itself as a foundational fixed-income holding suitable for a broad range of investors. Employing an actively managed approach, the portfolio managers utilize a blend of macroeconomic analysis, security selection, and risk budgeting decisions to add value within the intermediate-term bond category. The fund’s investment process aims to balance interest rate and credit risks, and its holdings reflect a mix of public and private sector debt, enabling diversification across sectors and issuers. As part of the broader MFS fund family, the MFS Core Bond Fund Class R3 is intended to serve investors seeking moderate income and risk mitigation while complementing equity or other asset classes in a diversified portfolio.
Performance
MCBJX had a total return of 3.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.19%.
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
27.60% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, Class A | n/a | 5.58% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.4.5 04.15.27 | 3.65% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.4.25 06.30.29 | 3.49% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.2.375 02.15.42 | 3.14% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.2.5 03.31.27 | 2.56% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.4.125 02.15.27 | 2.51% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.4.5 02.15.44 | 2.30% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.2.25 02.15.52 | 1.67% |
| United States of America - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.4.25 02.15.54 | 1.44% |
| NTT Finance Corp. | NTT.5.502 07.16.35 144A | 1.26% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04209 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03676 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03683 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03397 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0343 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03445 | May 1, 2025 |