MFS Corporate Bond R3 (MFBHX)

Fund Assets	4.15B
Expense Ratio	0.75%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.55
Dividend Yield	4.70%
Dividend Growth	-1.71%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	11.77
YTD Return	-2.71%
1-Year Return	-2.22%
5-Year Return	-4.30%
52-Week Low	11.74
52-Week High	12.74
Beta (5Y)	0.21
Holdings	427
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MFBHX
• Share Class: R3
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Credit TR

Performance

MFBHX had a total return of -2.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.68%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FCBAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond A	0.77%
FCBFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Corporate Bond Fund	0.45%
FCBIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond I	0.50%
FCBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond M	0.82%
FCCCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond C	1.54%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MFBKX	R6	0.41%
MFBJX	R4	0.50%
MBDIX	I	0.50%
MFBFX	A	0.75%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.04753	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.04617	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04614	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04509	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04505	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04302	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 10, 2026

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