MFS Research R3 (MFRHX)

Fund Assets	7.57B
Expense Ratio	0.726%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.30
Dividend Yield	0.48%
Dividend Growth	5.04%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 9, 2025

Previous Close	61.50
YTD Return	11.07%
1-Year Return	15.36%
5-Year Return	61.96%
52-Week Low	51.20
52-Week High	65.05
Beta (5Y)	0.97
Holdings	101
Inception Date	Apr 1, 2005

About MFRHX

The MFS Research Fund - Class R3 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities. Designed as a core, analyst-driven stock fund, it employs a sector-diversified approach with the flexibility to invest across a broad range of industries and investment styles. The fund aims to add value by leveraging detailed, bottom-up stock selection rather than relying on sector tilts, maintaining a portfolio that is generally sector-neutral relative to the S&P 500 Index. With origins dating back to 1971, the fund has amassed significant assets under management, reflecting its longevity and presence in the market. The portfolio typically consists of a high allocation to U.S. large-cap stocks and features leading companies across technology, consumer, and industrial sectors. Class R3 shares are structured for eligible investors and do not impose a front-end sales charge. Overall, the MFS Research Fund - Class R3 serves as a diversified, benchmark-aware option for investors seeking long-term growth through disciplined equity selection and sector diversification.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MFRHX
• Share Class: R3
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MFRHX had a total return of 15.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.27%.

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	0.39%
FMGKX	Fidelity	Fidelity Magellan K	0.57%
FMAGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Magellan Fund	0.63%
FEQDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity C	1.55%
VPMCX	Vanguard	Vanguard PRIMECAP Inv	0.34%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MFRKX	R6	0.44%
MRFIX	I	0.50%
MFRJX	R4	0.50%
MFRFX	A	0.75%

Top 10 Holdings

43.25% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	8.48%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	6.77%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	6.52%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	4.68%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	4.63%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	3.35%
Mastercard Incorporated	MA	2.48%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	JPM	2.22%
Meta Platforms, Inc.	META	2.13%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.	AMD	2.01%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 9, 2025	$9.00991	Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2024	$5.78251	Dec 11, 2024
Dec 12, 2023	$3.5662	Dec 13, 2023
Dec 8, 2022	$3.52208	Dec 9, 2022
Dec 9, 2021	$3.27704	Dec 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2020	$2.59893	Dec 11, 2020

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Last checked:

Oct 14, 2026

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