MFS Corporate Bond R4 (MFBJX)
Fund Assets | 4.54B |
Expense Ratio | 0.52% |
Min. Investment | $1,000 |
Turnover | 38.00% |
Dividend (ttm) | 0.59 |
Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
Dividend Growth | 5.79% |
Payout Frequency | Monthly |
Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
Previous Close | 12.48 |
YTD Return | 2.70% |
1-Year Return | 1.71% |
5-Year Return | -4.56% |
52-Week Low | 12.01 |
52-Week High | 12.83 |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 428 |
Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MFBJX
MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class R4 is a mutual fund that principally targets investment-grade corporate bonds, aiming to deliver a total return with an emphasis on current income, while also seeking capital appreciation. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to corporate debt instruments, selecting bonds believed to have sound or improving fundamentals, and may also invest in U.S. government and select foreign securities. With assets exceeding $4 billion, the fund places a strong focus on sector and credit research, employing both fundamental and quantitative risk management to construct its portfolio. This approach is designed to add value primarily through credit selection rather than interest rate bets. Notable features include a monthly dividend payout, moderate expense ratio, and above-average historical performance relative to its category, as reflected in risk-adjusted ratings. The fund’s broad holdings span hundreds of issuers across diverse industries, providing diversified exposure to the corporate bond sector. MFS Corporate Bond Fund Class R4 serves as an important vehicle for investors seeking regular income and diversification within the fixed income market, contributing to the liquidity and depth of the corporate credit market.
Performance
MFBJX had a total return of 1.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.03%.
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
11.98% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
2 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 3.33% |
US Treasury Bond Future Sept 25 | n/a | 2.48% |
Ultra US Treasury Bond Future Sept 25 | n/a | 1.41% |
UBS Group AG 3.13% | UBS.V3.126 08.13.30 144A | 0.75% |
Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 0.73% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.55% | JPM.V2.545 11.08.32 | 0.72% |
The Boeing Company 5.81% | BA.5.805 05.01.50 | 0.71% |
United States Treasury Bonds 0% | T.5 05.15.45 | 0.70% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 6.07% | JPM.V6.07 10.22.27 | 0.58% |
Bermuda (Government of) 5% | BERMUD.5 07.15.32 144A | 0.57% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0506 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0506 | Jul 1, 2025 |
May 30, 2025 | $0.04959 | Jun 2, 2025 |
Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04954 | May 1, 2025 |
Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04952 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Feb 28, 2025 | $0.04957 | Mar 3, 2025 |