MFS Research Fund Class R1 (MFRLX)
| Fund Assets | 8.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.50% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 20.10% |
| Dividend Growth | 58.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 43.37 |
| YTD Return | -0.76% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.91 |
| 52-Week High | 44.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 100 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MFRLX
MFS Research Fund Class R1 is a diversified mutual fund focused on capital appreciation through investments in equity securities. Operated as an analyst-driven, core stock fund, it allocates its portfolio across various sectors and maintains broad flexibility to invest in companies of different sizes and industries. The fund aims to add value primarily through careful stock selection, and it is generally managed to remain sector neutral relative to the S&P 500 Stock Index, serving as its benchmark. Since its commencement in 1971, the fund has sought to mirror the broad performance of the U.S. equity market while allowing for research-driven insights from its team of analysts. With substantial net assets, MFS Research Fund Class R1 plays a notable role in providing investors diversified exposure to the U.S. stock market through a disciplined and research-oriented approach.
Performance
MFRLX had a total return of 7.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.69%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II - Strategic Advisers Large Cap Fund | 0.24% |
| FLCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Core Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| 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% |
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 | $8.71195 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $5.49885 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $3.26308 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $3.23309 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $3.09287 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $2.32696 | Dec 11, 2020 |