MFS Core Bond R3 (MCBJX)

Fund Assets	33.47M
Expense Ratio	0.629%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	110.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.41
Dividend Yield	4.46%
Dividend Growth	-6.46%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.19
YTD Return	-1.71%
1-Year Return	-1.58%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	9.11
52-Week High	9.85
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	309
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MCBJX
• Share Class: R3
• Index: Index is not provided by Management Company

Performance

MCBJX had a total return of -1.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.88%.

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	0.73%
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%
MCBKX	R4	0.39%
MCBFX	I	0.39%
MCBEX	A	0.64%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03525	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03453	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0331	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03283	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03313	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03238	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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