MFS Government Securities R2 (MGVSX)

Fund Assets	1.85B
Expense Ratio	1.00%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	139.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.28
Dividend Yield	3.39%
Dividend Growth	-0.34%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.36
YTD Return	-1.59%
1-Year Return	-1.25%
5-Year Return	-6.46%
52-Week Low	8.17
52-Week High	8.82
Beta (5Y)	-0.05
Holdings	830
Inception Date	Oct 31, 2003

About MGVSX

MFS Government Securities Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund focused on providing current income and preservation of principal by investing primarily in U.S. government securities, including bonds and other debt instruments issued or backed by the U.S. Treasury and government-related agencies. Its principal objective is to deliver total return with an emphasis on steady income, while also considering capital appreciation. The fund utilizes sector rotation strategies among various government entities, adjusting allocations based on macroeconomic indicators, valuations, and the prevailing market environment. This fund is classified within the intermediate-government portfolio category, which typically requires at least 90% of holdings to be invested in U.S. government or agency bonds, thereby keeping credit risk low. It generally maintains durations between 3.5 to 6.0 years, resulting in performance and volatility that reflect movements in U.S. government fixed-income markets. The fund’s assets are diversified across a mix of Treasury notes, bonds, and government-related futures, tending to appeal to investors seeking income with a relatively high degree of safety. Launched in 1984, MFS Government Securities Fund Class R2 plays a significant role as a core holding for those seeking stable returns from high-quality, government-backed fixed-income securities.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Unclassified
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MGVSX
• Share Class: R2
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR

Performance

MGVSX had a total return of -1.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.89%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MFGKX	R6	0.43%
MFGJX	R4	0.52%
MGSIX	I	0.52%
MFGHX	R3	0.77%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02422	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0242	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02416	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02417	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0241	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02411	May 1, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Nov 3, 2026

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