MFS Research R3 (MFRHX)
| Fund Assets | 7.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 9.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 15.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 55.81% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 57.53 |
| YTD Return | 3.88% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.99% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 51.20 |
| 52-Week High | 65.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 95 |
| 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.
Performance
MFRHX had a total return of 13.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.07%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
45.93% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 9.03% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.76% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.88% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.71% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.29% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.10% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.80% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.40% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.34% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 1.63% |
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 |