MFS Global Total Return Fund Class A (MFWTX)
| Fund Assets | 1.27B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 63.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.50 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.70% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.68% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.35 |
| YTD Return | 5.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.50% |
| 5-Year Return | 30.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.47 |
| 52-Week High | 19.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.58 |
| Holdings | 982 |
| Inception Date | Sep 4, 1990 |
About MFWTX
MFS Global Total Return Fund Class A is a world allocation mutual fund designed to provide a balanced approach to global investing. Its investment objective is to seek total return, measured in U.S. dollars, through a diversified portfolio that typically allocates about 60% of assets to global equity securities and 40% to global fixed income instruments. The fund invests in large-cap companies across various regions and major global bond markets, including corporate and government debt, aiming to capture opportunities across asset classes and geographies. Managed by a seasoned investment team, the fund offers exposure to both growth and income, combining stock appreciation potential with the stability of bonds. It distributes dividends quarterly and has an established track record dating back to its inception in 1990. As part of the world allocation category, the fund serves investors seeking a single vehicle for diversified global exposure, targeting risk-adjusted returns with a historically conservative asset mix and a disciplined portfolio management process.
Performance
MFWTX had a total return of 18.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.38%.
Top 10 Holdings
17.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 3.55% |
| Euro Schatz Future Mar 26 | DUH6 | 2.18% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 1.79% |
| JPY/USD FWD 20260116 Purchased | n/a | 1.54% |
| NatWest Group plc | NWG | 1.53% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 1.47% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 1.32% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 03.31.30 | 1.28% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 1.27% |
| Pfizer Inc. | PFE | 1.26% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.22821 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.09372 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1364 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.03701 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.27022 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.06293 | Sep 27, 2024 |