MFS Alabama Municipal Bond Fund Class I (MLALX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.04
-0.03 (-0.33%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets72.34M
Expense Ratio0.65%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover14.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.31
Dividend Yield3.45%
Dividend Growth4.20%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close9.07
YTD Return2.41%
1-Year Return7.61%
5-Year Return2.08%
52-Week Low8.54
52-Week High9.13
Beta (5Y)0.05
Holdings154
Inception DateApr 1, 2016

About MLALX

The MFS Alabama Municipal Bond Fund Class I is a municipal bond mutual fund focused on delivering income exempt from both federal and Alabama state personal income taxes. Its primary function is to invest at least 80% of its assets in securities whose interest is typically tax-free at both the federal and state level, appealing especially to Alabama residents seeking tax-advantaged income. The fund targets diversified exposure across a range of municipal issuers within the state, emphasizing a total return objective that balances income generation and capital appreciation. Holdings predominantly consist of long-term municipal bonds, with the portfolio managed through active sector and security selection, as well as yield curve analysis. This fund is designed to serve investors interested in mitigating tax liabilities while gaining access to essential public finance sectors such as education, infrastructure, and utilities within Alabama. Its significance lies in supporting state and local development while offering institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals a cost-efficient, tax-sensitive investment vehicle.

Fund Family MFS
Category Muni Single State Long
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MLALX
Share Class I
Index Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

MLALX had a total return of 7.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.24%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FSAZXFidelityFidelity Arizona Municipal Income Fund0.55%
FICNXFidelityFidelity Connecticut Municipal Income Fund0.46%
FMHTXFidelityFidelity Michigan Municipal Income Fund0.46%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MPOLXR60.59%
MFALXA0.90%
MBABXB1.65%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.02632Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.02659Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.02555May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.02651Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.02394Mar 2, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.02635Feb 2, 2026
Full Dividend History