MFS Government Securities R3 (MFGHX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

8.47

-0.02 (-0.24%)

Aug 14, 2026, 9:30 AM EST

-1.74% (1Y)

Fund Assets	1.90B
Expense Ratio	0.77%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	139.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.31
Dividend Yield	3.62%
Dividend Growth	-0.53%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.49
YTD Return	-0.84%
1-Year Return	1.80%
5-Year Return	-5.69%
52-Week Low	8.44
52-Week High	8.83
Beta (5Y)	-0.05
Holdings	819
Inception Date	Apr 1, 2005

About MFGHX

MFS Government Securities Fund Class R3 is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating total return with an emphasis on current income while also considering capital appreciation. Its primary function is to invest at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government securities, which may include debt instruments issued by the U.S. Treasury, federal agencies, and government-sponsored entities. The fund emphasizes investment-grade quality and uses a sector rotation strategy, adjusting allocations among various government sectors based on economic indicators, valuations, and prevailing market conditions. With a substantial asset base and a history dating back to 1984, this fund plays a significant role in providing investors broad exposure to the U.S. government bond market, contributing to portfolio diversification and offering a degree of principal stability. Its benchmark is the Bloomberg U.S. Government/Mortgage Bond Index, reflecting its focus on government and mortgage-backed securities. The fund is commonly utilized by investors seeking a combination of income generation and reduced credit risk relative to corporate bonds, due to its concentration on high-grade government fixed income assets.

Fund Family MFS

Category Intermediate Government

Performance Rating Below Average

Risk Rating Above Average

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol MFGHX

Share Class R3

Index Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

MFGHX had a total return of 1.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.06%.

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%
MFGSX	A	0.77%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02595	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02595	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02592	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02593	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02488	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02494	Mar 2, 2026

Full Dividend History