MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund Class C (MLFCX)

Fund Assets	844.46M
Expense Ratio	1.532%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	13.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	1.71%
Dividend Growth	4.06%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 23, 2025

Previous Close	21.77
YTD Return	8.85%
1-Year Return	10.98%
5-Year Return	37.04%
52-Week Low	19.56
52-Week High	22.54
Beta (5Y)	0.86
Holdings	29
Inception Date	Sep 29, 2005

About MLFCX

MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund Class C is a target-date mutual fund designed to help investors accumulate assets for retirement, with a time horizon extending to the year 2040. The fund’s primary function is to provide a diversified portfolio that automatically adjusts its allocation over time, gradually shifting from a growth-oriented mix to a more conservative one as the target retirement date approaches. It invests across multiple asset classes, including domestic and international equities, fixed income securities, and cash equivalents, aiming to manage both growth potential and risk throughout the life cycle of the investment. This fund serves individuals planning for retirement around 2040, offering a single investment solution where professional portfolio managers periodically rebalance assets to correspond with the evolving risk profile of investors approaching retirement. MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund Class C plays a significant role in the financial market by facilitating long-term retirement planning through professionally managed and dynamically adjusted investments, catering specifically to those seeking a streamlined path toward their retirement goals.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Target-Date 2040
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MLFCX
• Share Class: C
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MLFCX had a total return of 10.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.98%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FTFFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2040 M	1.15%
FCFFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2040 C	1.67%
FAFFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2040 A	0.87%
FIJPX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2040 Z	0.60%
FIFFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2040 I	0.64%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MLFKX	R6	0.39%
MLFIX	I	0.53%
MLFJX	R4	0.53%
MLFAX	A	0.78%

Top 10 Holdings

54.19% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Eq R6	BMSYX	8.57%
MFS Blended Research Intl Eq R6	BRXVX	8.43%
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond R6	MIAKX	5.27%
MFS Blended Research Value Equity R6	BRUNX	4.87%
MFS Value R6	MEIKX	4.78%
MFS Blended Research Core Equity R6	MUEVX	4.51%
MFS Blended Research Growth Eq R6	BRWVX	4.50%
MFS Growth R6	MFEKX	4.48%
MFS Research R6	MFRKX	4.48%
MFS Mid Cap Value R6	MVCKX	4.30%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 23, 2025	$1.39109	Dec 24, 2025
Dec 26, 2024	$0.84303	Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2023	$0.47107	Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2022	$0.88878	Dec 29, 2022
Dec 28, 2021	$1.6037	Dec 29, 2021
Dec 29, 2020	$0.35312	Dec 30, 2020

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:

Oct 16, 2026

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