MFS High Income Fund Class I (MHIIX)

Fund Assets	1.94B
Expense Ratio	0.60%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	51.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.20
Dividend Yield	6.49%
Dividend Growth	2.71%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	3.070
YTD Return	1.63%
1-Year Return	3.87%
5-Year Return	15.65%
52-Week Low	3.050
52-Week High	3.160
Beta (5Y)	0.34
Holdings	376
Inception Date	Feb 17, 1978

About MHIIX

MFS High Income Fund I is a mutual fund specializing in high yield bonds, aiming to provide investors with a blend of total return and high current income. Its primary focus is on investing at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of below investment grade (high yield) debt securities, including U.S. corporate bonds and select foreign debt instruments. The fund employs a combination of intensive bottom-up credit analysis to identify resilient issuers and top-down risk management to adjust exposures through market cycles. Managed by Massachusetts Financial Services since its inception in 1978, the fund leverages deep portfolio management expertise to navigate credit cycles and deliver consistent income streams. With over $1.9 billion in net assets and hundreds of bond holdings, it serves as a key portfolio component for investors seeking exposure to the high yield sector and striving for enhanced income relative to traditional core bond funds. The MFS High Income Fund I’s role in the market is significant, providing both diversification and robust yield opportunities within the broader fixed income landscape.

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

Performance

MHIIX had a total return of 3.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.35%.

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%
MHIJX	R4	0.60%
MHIJX	R4	0.60%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01554	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01559	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01554	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01559	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01668	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01669	Apr 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 8, 2026

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