MFS Corporate Bond R4 (MFBJX)

Fund Assets	4.15B
Expense Ratio	0.50%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.59
Dividend Yield	4.96%
Dividend Growth	-1.48%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	11.79
YTD Return	-2.60%
1-Year Return	-1.88%
5-Year Return	-3.18%
52-Week Low	11.76
52-Week High	12.74
Beta (5Y)	0.21
Holdings	427
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MFBJX
• Share Class: R4
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Credit TR

Performance

MFBJX had a total return of -1.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.92%.

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 Z	0.36%
FCCCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond C	1.54%
FCBAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond A	0.77%
FCBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond M	0.82%
FCBIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond I	0.50%

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%
MBDIX	I	0.50%
MFBFX	A	0.75%
MFBHX	R3	0.75%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.05016	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.04875	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04875	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04774	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04772	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04564	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 10, 2026

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