MFS Growth Fund Class B (MEGBX)
| Fund Assets | 42.41B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.58% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 36.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 29.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 28.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.74% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 104.55 |
| YTD Return | -6.05% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.11% |
| 5-Year Return | 44.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 81.12 |
| 52-Week High | 115.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.18 |
| Holdings | 70 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 1986 |
About MEGBX
MFS Growth Fund Class B is an actively managed mutual fund that targets long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities. The fund focuses on identifying and holding shares in companies with the potential for sustained, above-average earnings growth—often emphasizing high-quality businesses possessing competitive advantages, strong market positions, and pricing power. It typically allocates assets to large-cap growth stocks, with significant exposure to sectors like technology and consumer services. Notable holdings historically include major corporations such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Alphabet, reflecting its tilt toward established leaders in U.S. growth industries. The fund employs in-depth fundamental analysis and valuation assessment in constructing its portfolio, seeking to capture growth opportunities overlooked or underappreciated by the broader market. Since its inception in 1986, MFS Growth Fund Class B has played a prominent role for investors seeking capital growth within diversified mutual fund strategies, aligning its benchmark with the Russell 1000 Growth Index to measure performance against leading U.S. growth stocks.
Performance
MEGBX had a total return of 1.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.26%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLGEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Growth Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| FBCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund | 0.46% |
| FHOFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fund | n/a |
| LGILX | Schwab | Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.75% |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
61.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 14.01% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 12.32% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 8.24% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.84% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.83% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 3.43% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.22% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.87% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 1.85% |
| GE Vernova Inc. | GEV | 1.71% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $25.35332 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $4.12961 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $25.50349 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.19132 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $7.90687 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.45192 | Aug 1, 2023 |