MFS Research R3 (MFRHX)
| Fund Assets | 7.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 9.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 15.36% |
| Dividend Growth | 55.81% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 58.64 |
| YTD Return | 5.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.43% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 51.20 |
| 52-Week High | 65.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 97 |
| 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 12.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.14%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
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 | $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 |