MFS Government Securities Fund Class B (MFGBX)

Fund Assets	1.90B
Expense Ratio	1.52%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	139.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.24
Dividend Yield	2.85%
Dividend Growth	-0.95%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.48
YTD Return	-1.04%
1-Year Return	0.93%
5-Year Return	-8.30%
52-Week Low	8.43
52-Week High	8.82
Beta (5Y)	-0.05
Holdings	819
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Intermediate Government
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MFGBX
• Share Class: B
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

MFGBX had a total return of 0.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.63%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MFGKX	R6	0.43%
MFGJX	R4	0.52%
MGSIX	I	0.52%
MFGHX	R3	0.77%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02057	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0206	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0205	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02052	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0194	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.01949	Mar 2, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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