MFS Commodity Strategy Fund (MCSNX)
| Fund Assets | 849.15M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.90% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 35.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.62% |
| Dividend Growth | 592.84% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 4.140 |
| YTD Return | 16.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 28.46% |
| 5-Year Return | 37.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 3.520 |
| 52-Week High | 4.630 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 409 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About MCSNX
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund Class R1 is a mutual fund specializing in commodity-linked investments. Its primary objective is to seek total return by providing broad exposure to the commodities markets, including sectors such as energy, precious and industrial metals, agriculture, and livestock. The fund utilizes proprietary quantitative models to inform allocation decisions, holding a diversified mix of commodity-linked instruments and debt securities. Notably, its portfolio includes exposure to U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporates, collateralized loan obligations, and various mortgage-backed securities, alongside its core commodities focus. The fund benchmarks itself against the Bloomberg Commodity Index, which tracks highly liquid futures contracts across the commodity spectrum. Established in 2010 and managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company, MFS Commodity Strategy Fund Class R1 plays a significant role in offering investors access to commodities as an asset class within a mutual fund structure, enhancing diversification and serving as a potential hedge against inflation and market volatility.
Performance
MCSNX had a total return of 28.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.52%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
96.08% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BCOM F0 Pre-Roll Total Return Swaps | n/a | 27.33% |
| MLCILPRT Total Return Swap | n/a | 14.56% |
| BBGCommodity F6 Total Return Swaps Equity | n/a | 10.13% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.63% | T.4.625 04.30.29 | 7.13% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 6.90% |
| Blomberg Commodity F3 Equity Total Return Swap Total Return Swaps Equity | n/a | 6.46% |
| Blomberg Commodity F3 Equity Total Return Swap Total Return Swaps Equity | n/a | 6.32% |
| BBG Commodity F3 TR ETRS Total Return Swaps Equity | n/a | 5.78% |
| BBG Commodity F3 TR ETRS Total Return Swaps Equity | n/a | 5.78% |
| BBG Commodity F3 Total Return Swaps Equity | n/a | 5.70% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.5639 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.08139 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.04153 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.98896 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $2.34068 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.04671 | Dec 12, 2019 |