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	0.50%
Dividend Growth	5.04%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 9, 2025

Previous Close	59.29
YTD Return	6.70%
1-Year Return	6.65%
5-Year Return	48.35%
52-Week Low	51.20
52-Week High	64.54
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 6.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.03%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FMGKX	Fidelity	Fidelity Magellan K	0.56%
FEQDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity C	1.54%
FEQJX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity I	0.57%
FEQNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity M	1.05%
FEQZX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Z	0.49%

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:

Nov 4, 2026

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