MFS High Income R1 (MHIGX)

Fund Assets	1.93B
Expense Ratio	1.60%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	51.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.17
Dividend Yield	5.47%
Dividend Growth	3.02%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	3.080
YTD Return	0.85%
1-Year Return	3.50%
5-Year Return	10.87%
52-Week Low	3.060
52-Week High	3.170
Beta (5Y)	0.35
Holdings	383
Inception Date	Apr 1, 2005

About MHIGX

MFS High Income Fund Class R1 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of income by focusing on investments primarily in high-yield corporate bonds, commonly referred to as "junk bonds" due to their lower credit ratings and higher risk profile. The fund is actively managed by MFS Investment Management and seeks to maximize income generation while navigating credit risk, interest rate fluctuations, and market volatility. This fund typically holds a diversified portfolio of debt securities across various industries, aiming to capture above-average yields while maintaining prudent risk controls. It plays a significant role in the fixed-income segment of the financial markets, offering exposure to sectors that benefit from economic growth and corporate refinancing activities, while balancing the inherent risks of lower-rated issuers. With assets under management nearing $2 billion, MFS High Income Fund Class R1 serves institutional retirement plans and individual investors seeking regular income, complementing traditional equity or investment-grade bond allocations.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MHIGX
• Share Class: R1
• Index: Bloomberg US High Yield 2% Issuer Cap TR

Performance

MHIGX had a total return of 3.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.96%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MHIKX	R6	0.50%
MHIKX	R6	0.50%
MHIIX	I	0.60%
MHIJX	R4	0.60%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01307	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01306	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01304	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01416	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01412	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.01453	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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