MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund Class A (MLTAX)
| Fund Assets | 751.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.37% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.24% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 15.81 |
| YTD Return | 0.19% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 25.67% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.97 |
| 52-Week High | 17.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | Sep 29, 2005 |
About MLTAX
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund Class A is a target-date mutual fund designed primarily for investors who aim to retire around the year 2030. The fund operates as a 'fund of funds,' allocating its assets across a diversified mix of underlying MFS mutual funds to achieve a balance between growth and risk management. Its asset allocation follows a glide path: it emphasizes capital appreciation and growth in the early years, gradually becoming more conservative as the target retirement date approaches, integrating more fixed income and lower-risk assets over time. The fund is managed by a team employing both active, disciplined risk management and quantitative analysis. Notable features include regular rebalancing and access to a broad range of investment sectors—such as U.S. stocks, international equities, and various bond segments—through its underlying holdings. With a long-term objective of delivering total return via a combination of income and capital gains, the fund seeks to provide convenient, professionally managed asset allocation for retirement-focused investors. As of late 2025, it manages over $750 million in assets and maintains a competitive expense structure in its category.
Performance
MLTAX had a total return of 9.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.44%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTFEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2030 Fund - Class M | 1.15% |
| FIJNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2030 Fund - Class Z | 0.56% |
| FAFEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2030 Fund - Class A | 0.90% |
| FDGLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2030 Fund - Class K6 | 0.37% |
| FFFEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Freedom 2030 Fund | 0.65% |
Top 10 Holdings
69.50% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class R6 | MRBKX | 14.79% |
| MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class R6 | MQLKX | 10.45% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund Class R6 | MIAKX | 9.82% |
| MFS Government Securities Fund Class R6 | MFGKX | 9.79% |
| MFS Global Opportunistic Bond Fund Class R6 | MGBOX | 6.85% |
| MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class R6 | BRXVX | 4.08% |
| MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R6 | BMSYX | 3.86% |
| MFS High Income Fund Class R6 | MHIKX | 3.78% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 3.20% |
| MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund Class R6 | BRUNX | 2.88% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.40442 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $1.24022 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.59081 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.89784 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $1.54893 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.63065 | Dec 30, 2020 |