MFS Value Fund Class R1 (MEIGX)
| Fund Assets | 61.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.54% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.13% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 49.41 |
| YTD Return | 4.09% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 69.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 43.55 |
| 52-Week High | 54.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 72 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MEIGX
MFS Value Fund R1 Shares is a mutual fund that aims primarily for capital appreciation while also seeking reasonable income. This fund operates as a traditional value fund, concentrating its investments in large-cap, high-quality companies that are considered attractively valued relative to their long-term potential. The fund typically allocates at least 65% of its assets to equity securities of companies deemed undervalued by the fund’s advisers, using a long-term investment time horizon and emphasizing cash flow and return-based analysis for stock selection. With a robust asset base exceeding $55 billion as of mid-2025, the fund provides broad diversification through holdings in approximately 70 companies, with a portfolio overwhelmingly composed of equities and a notable allocation to foreign stocks. The fund's strategy incorporates an active focus on downside risk management, striving to mitigate losses in adverse market environments. MFS Value Fund R1 Shares is benchmarked to the Russell 1000 Value Index, reflecting its large-cap value orientation. This share class is typically available to eligible retirement plans and institutional investors, offering quarterly dividend payouts and steady growth in payouts over recent periods. The fund is recognized for its disciplined approach to identifying undervalued opportunities in major U.S. industries, playing a significant role in providing value exposure within diversified investment portfolios.
Performance
MEIGX had a total return of 8.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.22%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VWNFX | Vanguard | Vanguard Windsor™ II Fund Investor Share | 0.32% |
Top 10 Holdings
29.14% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 4.63% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 4.15% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 3.53% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 3.32% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | MMC | 2.49% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 2.25% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 2.22% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 2.20% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.20% |
| American Express Company | AXP | 2.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.12003 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.13659 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.7072 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.0923 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.11386 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.11844 | Mar 27, 2024 |