MFS Research Fund Class C (MFRCX)
| Fund Assets | 7.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.50% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 18.06% |
| Dividend Growth | 58.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 48.02 |
| YTD Return | 5.93% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 41.84 |
| 52-Week High | 54.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 97 |
| Inception Date | Oct 13, 1971 |
About MFRCX
MFS Research Fund Class C is a diversified mutual fund focused primarily on U.S. equity securities. The fund's central objective is capital appreciation, achieved through an analyst-driven, core stock selection process that leverages in-depth research and sector diversification. It maintains a portfolio broadly aligned with the sector weighting of the S&P 500 Index, allowing for flexibility to invest across industries and investment styles, including both growth and value companies. Managed by a team of investment professionals, MFS Research Fund Class C emphasizes systematic, fundamental analysis to identify opportunities and add value through stock selection. As of early 2025, the fund manages billions in assets and typically holds a concentrated basket of U.S. large-cap stocks, with the majority of portfolio assets allocated to equities and a small percentage to foreign stocks and cash. The fund, established in 1971 with the Class C share class introduced in 1994, plays a significant role in providing investors with exposure to the broad U.S. equity market while striving for long-term capital growth through disciplined research and sector-neutral management relative to its benchmark.
Performance
MFRCX had a total return of 12.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.95%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
45.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 9.15% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.03% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.89% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.40% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.07% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.20% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.77% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.20% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.19% |
| KLA Corporation | KLAC | 1.46% |
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 |