MFS Government Securities Fund Class R1 (MFGGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.94B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.51% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 139.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.56% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.51 |
| YTD Return | -1.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.56% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.46 |
| 52-Week High | 8.82 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 789 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MFGGX
MFS Government Securities Fund R1 is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily invests in U.S. government and agency securities. Its main objective is to achieve a total return, with a particular emphasis on current income while also considering capital appreciation. The fund utilizes a sector rotation strategy, allocating assets across various U.S. government entities, agencies, and instrumentalities based on macroeconomic indicators, valuation factors, and broader market conditions. The portfolio is primarily composed of intermediate-term government bonds, aligning it with the intermediate government bond category, where at least 90% of holdings are backed by the U.S. government or related agencies. MFS Government Securities Fund R1 serves investors seeking stable fixed-income exposure with a focus on high credit quality, offering potential diversification benefits and acting as a conservative component within broader investment portfolios. The fund is benchmarked against the Bloomberg U.S. Government/Mortgage Bond Index, reflecting its market segment's performance among government and mortgage-backed securities.
Performance
MFGGX had a total return of 2.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.37%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02052 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0194 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01949 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.01948 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01947 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01947 | Dec 1, 2025 |