MFS Limited Maturity R2 (MLMRX)
| Fund Assets | 3.33B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.86 |
| YTD Return | 0.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.85 |
| 52-Week High | 5.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.09 |
| Holdings | 398 |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 2003 |
About MLMRX
MFS Limited Maturity Fund R2 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short‑duration, investment‑grade fixed income. Its primary objective is to deliver total return with an emphasis on current income while considering capital preservation, positioning it as a conservative core bond holding within the short‑term segment of the credit market. The strategy invests predominantly in high‑quality U.S. dollar–denominated bonds across sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, agency and corporate debt, and securitized assets, with maturity exposure centered in the one‑to‑three‑year range as reflected by its Bloomberg 1–3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index benchmark. The fund employs active security selection and duration management, supported by an experienced portfolio management team, to navigate interest rate and credit cycles. Its portfolio often features meaningful allocations to U.S. Treasury notes alongside diversified corporate issuers, aiming to balance income generation with limited interest‑rate sensitivity relative to intermediate‑term bond funds. This profile makes it a tool for investors seeking steady income and dampened volatility within a broader fixed‑income allocation, especially for liquidity‑aware or risk‑conscious mandates.
Performance
MLMRX had a total return of 3.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.96%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0189 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.01889 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.01766 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01771 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01921 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02023 | Feb 2, 2026 |