MFS Government Securities Fund Class B (MFGBX)
| Fund Assets | 2.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.51% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 195.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.70% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.76 |
| YTD Return | 1.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.17% |
| 5-Year Return | -6.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.24 |
| 52-Week High | 8.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 768 |
| Inception Date | Aug 30, 1993 |
About MFGBX
MFS Government Securities Fund B is a mutual fund focused on generating total return with a strong emphasis on current income, while also considering opportunities for capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. government and agency securities, including debt instruments issued by the U.S. Treasury and various government agencies. Utilizing sector rotation, the fund dynamically allocates assets among different government entities and instrumentalities based on macroeconomic indicators, valuation assessments, and prevailing market conditions. The investment process aims to balance income generation with risk management by specializing in investment-grade securities with a high credit quality profile. Serving as a core fixed income holding, the fund plays a key role in portfolios seeking exposure to the stability and income characteristics provided by U.S. government-backed bonds. The fund's strategy is benchmarked against the Bloomberg U.S. Government/Mortgage Bond Index, reflecting its focus on the government and mortgage-backed securities market segments. Since its inception in 1984, the fund has catered to investors prioritizing principal preservation and steady income within the broader context of the fixed income market.
Performance
MFGBX had a total return of 7.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.16%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.01948 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01947 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01947 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.01954 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02207 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02073 | Sep 2, 2025 |