MFS Value Fund Class R4 (MEIJX)
| Fund Assets | 55.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.54% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.88% |
| Dividend Growth | 12.32% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 51.47 |
| YTD Return | 6.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 73.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 44.67 |
| 52-Week High | 55.72 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MEIJX
MFS Value Fund Class R4 is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in large-cap value equities. Its primary objective is to seek capital appreciation alongside the generation of reasonable income by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its assets in equity securities deemed undervalued relative to their long-term potential. The fund employs a traditional value investing approach, focusing on large, high-quality U.S. companies with attractive valuations. Key characteristics of the fund include a strong emphasis on downside risk management across various market environments and a disciplined, flexible valuation methodology that prioritizes cash flow and returns-based analysis. The fund’s portfolio typically consists of a diversified basket of approximately 70 holdings, representing a wide range of sectors and industries within the large-cap space. Its performance is benchmarked against the Russell 1000 Value Index, positioning it firmly within the large value category. MFS Value Fund Class R4 is a widely held vehicle, managing billions in assets, and is notable for its quarterly income distributions and competitive expense structure. Through its risk-aware, research-driven approach, the fund plays an important role in providing investors with access to established U.S. companies perceived as undervalued by the broader market.
Performance
MEIJX had a total return of 6.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.78%.
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
29.06% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 4.56% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 4.36% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 3.20% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 3.09% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | MMC | 2.51% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 2.48% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 2.34% |
| American Express Company | AXP | 2.32% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.13% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 2.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.24029 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.24081 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.85922 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.22131 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.23644 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.22055 | Mar 27, 2024 |