MFS Growth Allocation Fund Class C (MCGWX)
| Fund Assets | 6.78B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.83 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.20% |
| Dividend Growth | 46.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.38 |
| YTD Return | 3.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.52% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.07 |
| 52-Week High | 25.65 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 22 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2002 |
About MCGWX
MFS Growth Allocation Fund Class C is a diversified mutual fund designed to pursue long-term growth of capital and current income by strategically allocating assets across multiple MFS-managed underlying funds. The fund employs a multi-asset approach, targeting approximately 52% in U.S. stock funds, 20% in international stock funds, 20% in bond funds, and 8% in specialty funds such as real estate or commodities. By investing in a mix of equity and fixed-income securities, it aims to balance capital appreciation with income generation. The investment strategy is actively managed through systematic, rules-based rebalancing and a multi-level risk management framework, helping to maintain a consistent risk-return profile. The fund is tailored for investors seeking a moderately aggressive allocation that emphasizes growth while managing volatility, aligning with the global moderately aggressive allocation category. With net assets exceeding $6 billion, MFS Growth Allocation Fund Class C holds a significant position in the market as an asset allocation product, offering exposure to a broad swath of global financial markets through a single, professionally managed investment vehicle.
Performance
MCGWX had a total return of 12.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.51%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.55% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
70.48% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Value Fund Class R6 | MEIKX | 10.07% |
| MFS Research Fund Class R6 | MFRKX | 9.28% |
| MFS Growth Fund Class R6 | MFEKX | 9.19% |
| MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R6 | MVCKX | 9.00% |
| MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6 | OTCKX | 8.65% |
| MFS Research International Fund Class R6 | MRSKX | 7.25% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund Class R6 | MIAKX | 4.98% |
| MFS High Income Fund Class R6 | MHIKX | 4.04% |
| MFS Commodity Strategy Fund Class R6 | MCSRX | 4.02% |
| MFS Global Real Estate Fund Class R6 | MGLRX | 4.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.83326 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $1.25452 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.66131 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.77639 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $1.63342 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.66357 | Dec 30, 2020 |