About MFEKX
MFS Growth Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in large-cap U.S. companies with strong growth prospects. The fund targets businesses believed to offer sustained, above-average growth that is underappreciated by the market. Emphasis is placed on high-quality companies with durable competitive advantages, pricing power, and the potential to expand profit margins. Its portfolio is concentrated in leading technology, consumer cyclical, and healthcare sectors, with significant holdings in firms such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon.com, Alphabet, and Apple. Managed by a seasoned team, the fund combines fundamental analysis with disciplined valuation practices to guide position sizing. It is benchmarked against the Russell 1000 Growth Index and is designed for institutional or retirement plan investors, offering Class R6 shares without sales charges. With a track record dating back to 1986 and assets exceeding $44 billion, MFS Growth Fund Class R6 is a significant player in the large-growth segment of the U.S. equity market, seeking to capitalize on innovation-driven companies and long-term growth trends.
Fund Family MFS
Category Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MFEKX
Share Class R6
Index Russell 1000 Growth TR
MFEKX had a total return of 5.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 16.37%.
