MFS Income Fund Class B (MIOBX)
| Fund Assets | 6.89B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.48% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.91 |
| YTD Return | 2.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.83% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.74 |
| 52-Week High | 6.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 504 |
| Inception Date | Sep 7, 1993 |
About MIOBX
MFS Income Fund Class B Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a total return that places a strong emphasis on generating high current income, while also considering capital appreciation. The fund takes a diversified, flexible approach to fixed income investing, allocating assets across a broad spectrum of bond markets globally. Its portfolio includes a mix of high-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, U.S. government securities, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as international and emerging market debt instruments. By strategically blending these varied fixed income sectors, the fund seeks to manage risk and capture income opportunities in different market environments. MFS Income Fund Class B Shares is positioned within the intermediate core-plus bond category and benchmarks its performance against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. It typically attracts investors looking for monthly income distributions through dividend payments and long-term participation in the bond market. The fund’s approach reflects a balance between generating steady income and providing potential for gradual capital growth, anchored by a broadly diversified and actively managed portfolio.
Performance
MIOBX had a total return of 1.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.94%.
Top 10 Holdings
35.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 7.69% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 7.57% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.5% | T.4.5 02.15.44 | 3.68% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 11.15.43 | 2.94% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.63% | T.4.625 04.30.29 | 2.69% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.54 | 2.30% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.5% | T.2.5 03.31.27 | 2.22% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.5% | T.4.5 04.15.27 | 2.13% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.38% | T.4.375 08.15.43 | 2.02% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.13% | T.4.125 08.15.53 | 1.99% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.01917 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.01924 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02016 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02016 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02019 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.02021 | Mar 3, 2025 |