MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class R3 (MFBHX)
| Fund Assets | 4.52B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 38.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.59 |
| YTD Return | 0.70% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.17% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.56 |
| 52-Week High | 12.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 423 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MFBHX
MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class R3 is a mutual fund specializing in investment-grade corporate debt securities. The fund's primary objective is to achieve total return with a significant emphasis on generating current income, while also considering opportunities for capital appreciation. Managed with a focus on credit rather than duration, the portfolio is actively constructed using both fundamental and quantitative risk management strategies to identify corporate bonds believed to have solid or improving credit profiles. The fund allocates at least 65% of its assets to corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars and typically holds a moderate blend of investment-grade and a smaller proportion of below-investment-grade issues, maintaining interest rate sensitivity and credit quality within the standards of the corporate bond category. MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class R3 serves as a core fixed income holding for institutional and retirement plan investors seeking diversified exposure to U.S. corporate debt markets. With net assets exceeding $4.5 billion as of mid-2025, the fund plays a notable role in providing liquidity and credit access in the U.S. corporate bond sector.
Performance
MFBHX had a total return of 7.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.96%.
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 | $0.0479 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04797 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04795 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04797 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04798 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04804 | Sep 2, 2025 |