MFS Lifetime Income Fund Class C (MLLCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
12.44
-0.03 (-0.24%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets545.15M
Expense Ratio1.44%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover5.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.83
Dividend Yield6.66%
Dividend Growth18.73%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close12.47
YTD Return3.13%
1-Year Return6.85%
5-Year Return12.03%
52-Week Low12.20
52-Week High12.82
Beta (5Y)0.34
Holdings27
Inception DateSep 29, 2005

About MLLCX

MFS Lifetime Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund structured to deliver a blend of current income and capital appreciation through a conservatively allocated, professionally managed portfolio. The fund primarily invests in a diversified mix of bond funds to pursue income potential, while maintaining a portion in stock funds to allow for continued growth. Its primary function is to provide a steady stream of income for investors who are in or approaching retirement, making it especially relevant within the target-date and retirement income fund category. The allocation strategy emphasizes capital preservation and lower volatility, aiming to help investors manage longevity risk and sustain withdrawals throughout retirement. The fund’s portfolio is actively managed and periodically rebalanced to reflect changing market conditions and retirement needs, offering broad access to a range of MFS funds under a single investment. By focusing on diversified exposure across asset classes, MFS Lifetime Income Fund Class C plays a significant role in supporting retirement income planning within the broader mutual fund market.

Fund Family MFS
Category Target-Date Retirement
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MLLCX
Share Class C
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MLLCX had a total return of 6.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.09%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FAFAXFidelityFidelity Advisor Freedom Retirement A0.71%
FTAFXFidelityFidelity Advisor Freedom Retirement M0.96%
FNSHXFidelityFidelity Freedom Retirement K0.42%
FYTKXFidelityFidelity Freedom Retirement Fund Class K60.24%
FFFAXFidelityFidelity Freedom Retirement Fund0.46%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MLLKXR60.32%
MLLJXR40.44%
MLLIXI0.44%
MLLAXA0.69%

Top 10 Holdings

78.80% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
MFS Total Return Bond R6MRBKX20.01%
MFS Limited Maturity R6MQLKX19.98%
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond R6MIAKX10.02%
MFS Government Securities R6MFGKX10.01%
MFS Global Opportunistic Bd R6MGBOX7.01%
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Eq R6BMSYX3.02%
MFS Blended Research Intl Eq R6BRXVX2.77%
MFS Blended Research Value Equity R6BRUNX2.01%
MFS High Income R6MHIKX2.00%
MFS Value R6MEIKX1.99%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.01977Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.01962Jun 1, 2026
May 19, 2026$0.23551May 20, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.01727May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.01708Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.01713Mar 2, 2026
Full Dividend History