MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class A (MFBFX)
| Fund Assets | 4.27B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.99% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.43 |
| YTD Return | 2.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.95% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.00 |
| 52-Week High | 12.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 429 |
| Inception Date | May 8, 1974 |
About MFBFX
MFBFX was founded on 1974-05-08 and is currently managed by Mackey,Peabody. The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Corp Debt BBB Rtd with 0.75% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in MFS Series Trust IX: MFS Corporate Bond Fund; Class A Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. MFS Series Trust IX: MFS Corporate Bond Fund; Class A Shares seeks total return with an emphasis on current income, also considering capital appreciation. MFBFX normally invests at least 80% of the funds net assets in corporate debt instruments. MFBFX may also invest the funds assets in U.S. Government securities and also in foreign securities.
Performance
MFBFX had a total return of 4.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.28%.
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% |
Top 10 Holdings
12.30% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 3.36% |
| US Treasury Bond Future Sept 25 | n/a | 2.45% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 1.32% |
| Ultra US Treasury Bond Future Sept 25 | n/a | 1.27% |
| UBS Group AG 3.13% | UBS.V3.126 08.13.30 144A | 0.75% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.55% | JPM.V2.545 11.08.32 | 0.72% |
| The Boeing Company 5.81% | BA.5.805 05.01.50 | 0.70% |
| AIB Group PLC 6.61% | AIB.V6.608 09.13.29 144A | 0.59% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. 6.07% | JPM.V6.07 10.22.27 | 0.58% |
| Bermuda (Government of) 5% | BERMUD.5 07.15.32 144A | 0.56% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04803 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.04701 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04693 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04696 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.04702 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.04599 | Feb 3, 2025 |