MFS Lifetime Income A (MLLAX)
| Fund Assets | 544.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.79 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
| Dividend Growth | 44.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.76 |
| YTD Return | 6.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.06% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.71 |
| 52-Week High | 12.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | Sep 29, 2005 |
About MLLAX
MFS Lifetime Income Fund Class A is a mutual fund structured as a fund-of-funds, primarily aiming to achieve a total return through a blend of current income and capital appreciation. Its core strategy involves a conservative allocation among various MFS-managed mutual funds, with a pronounced emphasis on bond funds for steady income while maintaining a smaller allocation to equity funds to support long-term growth. Notably, the fund typically targets approximately 70% of assets in bond funds, 20% in U.S. stock funds, and 10% in cash or cash-equivalents, offering diversification and active rebalancing within a single investment. Designed to facilitate retirement-oriented investing, it appeals to investors seeking a professionally managed, broadly diversified portfolio with automatic rebalancing. The fund's performance benchmark is the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, reflecting its income-focused portfolio. MFS Lifetime Income Fund Class A plays a significant role in the retirement planning sector, serving as a convenient vehicle for accessing income generation and moderate growth with risk mitigation through asset allocation across fixed income and equity markets.
Performance
MLLAX had a total return of 5.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.69%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
77.94% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Limited Maturity R6 | MQLKX | 20.05% |
| MFS Total Return Bond R6 | MRBKX | 19.57% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond R6 | MIAKX | 10.03% |
| MFS Government Securities R6 | MFGKX | 9.53% |
| MFS Global Opportunistic Bd R6 | MGBOX | 7.03% |
| MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Eq R6 | BMSYX | 2.99% |
| MFS Blended Research Intl Eq R6 | BRXVX | 2.73% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 2.02% |
| MFS High Income R6 | MHIKX | 2.00% |
| MFS Blended Research Value Equity R6 | BRUNX | 1.99% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.030 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.030 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.030 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.030 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.030 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.030 | Apr 1, 2025 |