MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class C (MFBCX)
| Fund Assets | 4.52B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.52% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 38.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.79% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.58% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.57 |
| YTD Return | 1.04% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.60% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.16% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.59 |
| 52-Week High | 12.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 423 |
| Inception Date | May 8, 1974 |
About MFBCX
MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with a total return, prioritizing current income while also considering potential capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade corporate bonds, with an emphasis on evaluating credit quality rather than interest rate duration as its main source of added value. Its portfolio is constructed using extensive risk management strategies—both fundamental and quantitative—across a range of U.S. dollar-denominated corporate debt instruments. MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class C typically holds over 65% of its assets in corporate bonds issued by U.S. corporations, with lesser allocations to non-U.S. and below-investment-grade bonds. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Bloomberg U.S. Credit Bond Index, reflecting its focus on corporate credit markets. With total assets of approximately $4.5 billion, the fund plays a notable role in providing access to income-driven corporate debt investments, appealing to investors seeking broad exposure to the U.S. corporate bond sector with active management and professional oversight.
Performance
MFBCX had a total return of 7.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.57%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIKOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond Fund - Class Z | 0.36% |
| FCCCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond Fund - Class C | 1.54% |
| FCBAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond Fund - Class A | 0.77% |
| FCBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond Fund - Class M | 0.82% |
| FCBIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0399 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03996 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03983 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03992 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04002 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04015 | Sep 2, 2025 |