MFS Government Securities Fund Class A (MFGSX)

Fund Assets	1.91B
Expense Ratio	0.77%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	139.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.31
Dividend Yield	3.74%
Dividend Growth	0.07%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.25
YTD Return	-3.58%
1-Year Return	-2.23%
5-Year Return	-7.63%
52-Week Low	8.21
52-Week High	8.83
Beta (5Y)	-0.05
Holdings	833
Inception Date	Jul 25, 1984

About MFGSX

MFS Government Securities Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund that primarily invests in U.S. government securities, including bonds and other debt instruments issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury, government agencies, or government-sponsored entities. The fund is structured to allocate at least 80% of its net assets to these high-credit-quality securities, aiming to deliver a balance of income and stability. Its portfolio also incorporates mortgage-backed securities and has the flexibility to use investment-grade debt and limited exposure to foreign securities or derivatives to adjust risk and respond to market conditions. Rotation among different government-related sectors is informed by macroeconomic analysis and current market valuations, which enables the fund to adapt to shifting interest rates and policy environments. The primary goal of MFS Government Securities Fund Class A is to provide total return, with an emphasis on generating current income while maintaining a secondary focus on capital preservation and gradual appreciation. With monthly distributions, moderate interest rate sensitivity, and a history dating back to 1984, the fund plays a significant role in providing investors with access to the stability and creditworthiness of the U.S. government bond market while offering systematic income within fixed income portfolios.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Intmdt US Govt
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MFGSX
• Share Class: A
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

MFGSX had a total return of -2.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.43%.

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
Aug 31, 2026	$0.026	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02598	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02598	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02592	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02593	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02491	Apr 1, 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:

Sep 30, 2026

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