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 | 3.64% |
| Dividend Growth | 20.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 8.43 |
| YTD Return | -1.06% |
| 1-Year Return | -0.90% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.34 |
| 52-Week High | 8.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 790 |
| 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 -0.90% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.48%, including dividends.
Top 10 Holdings
47.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 25 | n/a | 11.18% |
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 25 | n/a | 7.82% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 5.18% |
| Ultra 10 Year US Treasury Note Future Mar 25 | n/a | 4.38% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.63% | T 3.625 03.31.28 | 4.09% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 25 | n/a | 3.75% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.5% | T 2.5 02.15.45 | 3.46% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.63% | T 4.625 05.15.54 | 2.94% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T 3.75 08.15.27 | 2.53% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T 2.75 02.15.28 | 2.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.025 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.026 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.028 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.028 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.028 | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.028 | Aug 1, 2024 |