MFS Research Fund Class B (MFRBX)
| Fund Assets | 8.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.50% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 19.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 58.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 45.68 |
| YTD Return | -0.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.17% |
| 52-Week Low | 34.67 |
| 52-Week High | 47.04 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 100 |
| Inception Date | Oct 13, 1971 |
About MFRBX
MFS Research Fund Class B is a diversified mutual fund that primarily seeks capital appreciation by investing in a broad portfolio of equity securities. Managed by MFS Investment Management, the fund employs an analyst-driven approach, leveraging insights from sector specialists to construct a core stock fund that is diversified across industries and investment styles. The fund is generally managed to be sector neutral relative to the S&P 500 Index, aiming to mirror the broad composition of the U.S. equity market while seeking to add value through selective stock picking. Since its inception in 1971 and with a Class B share class established in 1993, the fund has accrued substantial assets, reflecting its reputation within the large-blend category. MFS Research Fund Class B’s structure offers investors exposure to various industries, making it relevant for those seeking participation in the overall growth and stability of the U.S. stock market without overconcentration in specific sectors. The fund is benchmarked to the S&P 500, underscoring its alignment with widely accepted measures of U.S. market performance and providing a familiar reference point for evaluating its results.
Performance
MFRBX had a total return of 7.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.05%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
44.45% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.31% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.32% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.15% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.81% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.44% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.26% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.22% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.78% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.63% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 1.52% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $8.71195 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $5.49885 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $3.26308 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $3.17964 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $3.09287 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $2.32696 | Dec 11, 2020 |