MFS Government Securities Fund Class A (MFGSX)
| Fund Assets | 2.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.60 |
| YTD Return | 1.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.72% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.66% |
| 52-Week Low | n/a |
| 52-Week High | n/a |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 835 |
| Inception Date | Jul 25, 1984 |
About MFGSX
The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Intmdt US Govt with 0.84% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in MFS Series Trust XIII: MFS Government Securities Fund; Class A Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. MFS Series Trust XIII: MFS Government Securities Fund; Class A Shares seeks total return with an emphasis on current income, but also considering capital appreciation. MFGSX invests at least 80% its net assets in U.S. Government securities but may also invest in other debt instruments. It generally invests all of the funds assets in investment grade quality debt instruments.
Performance
MFGSX had a total return of 5.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.53%.
Top 10 Holdings
51.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future June 25 | n/a | 14.71% |
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future June 25 | n/a | 10.86% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future June 25 | n/a | 5.20% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.63% | T 3.625 03.31.28 | 4.26% |
| Ultra 10 Year US Treasury Note Future June 25 | n/a | 3.77% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.5% | T 2.5 02.15.45 | 3.51% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T 2.75 02.15.28 | 2.57% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2% | T 2 11.15.26 | 2.48% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.63% | T 4.625 05.15.54 | 1.91% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.13% | T 4.125 08.31.30 | 1.85% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02444 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.02473 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.02524 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.025 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.026 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.028 | Nov 1, 2024 |