MFS Corporate Bond R4 (MFBJX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
12.31
-0.02 (-0.16%)
Jul 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Fund Assets4.45B
Expense Ratio0.51%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover41.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.59
Dividend Yield4.76%
Dividend Growth0.23%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close12.33
YTD Return0.37%
1-Year Return4.15%
5-Year Return-1.18%
52-Week Low12.24
52-Week High12.74
Beta (5Y)0.21
Holdings432
Inception DateApr 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 4.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.12%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FIKOXFidelityFidelity Advisor Corporate Bond Z0.36%
FCCCXFidelityFidelity Corporate Bond Fund1.54%
FCBAXFidelityFidelity Corporate Bond Fund0.77%
FCBTXFidelityFidelity Corporate Bond Fund0.82%
FCBIXFidelityFidelity Corporate Bond Fund0.50%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MFBKXR60.42%
MBDIXI0.51%
MFBHXR30.76%
MFBFXA0.76%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.04774Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.04772Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.04564May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.04562Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.04953Mar 2, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.05056Feb 2, 2026
Full Dividend History