MFS Research Fund Class A (MFRFX)
| Fund Assets | 8.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 9.03 |
| Dividend Yield | 15.17% |
| Dividend Growth | 55.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 59.23 |
| YTD Return | -0.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.63% |
| 5-Year Return | 63.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 45.06 |
| 52-Week High | 60.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 100 |
| Inception Date | Oct 13, 1971 |
About MFRFX
MFS Research Fund Class A is a diversified mutual fund primarily focused on equity securities, including common stocks and other instruments that confer an ownership interest in various companies. The fund’s primary objective is capital appreciation, and it is managed through a distinctive analyst-driven approach—leveraging MFS’s centralized research platform to identify investment opportunities across a broad spectrum of sectors and industries. Its holdings are generally balanced in a sector-neutral fashion relative to the S&P 500 Index, aiming for a blend of growth and value characteristics. The portfolio typically includes a substantial allocation to major U.S. companies, with notable exposures in technology, consumer discretionary, financial services, and healthcare sectors. With an inception date in 1971, the fund has established a long track record and currently manages billions in assets, making it significant in the large blend mutual fund category. MFS Research Fund Class A is suitable for investors seeking diversified equity exposure backed by fundamental research and disciplined sector allocation, playing a prominent role in providing access to a broad array of leading public companies in the U.S. equity market.
Performance
MFRFX had a total return of 12.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.10%.
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 | $9.03091 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $5.80122 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $3.56327 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $3.52057 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $3.28246 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $2.60485 | Dec 11, 2020 |