MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund Class A (MLTAX)
| Fund Assets | 751.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.24% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.55 |
| YTD Return | 4.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.56 |
| 52-Week High | 17.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.66 |
| 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 9.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.56%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
71.13% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Total Return Bond R6 | MRBKX | 15.61% |
| MFS Limited Maturity R6 | MQLKX | 11.10% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond R6 | MIAKX | 10.00% |
| MFS Government Securities R6 | MFGKX | 9.99% |
| MFS Global Opportunistic Bd R6 | MGBOX | 7.00% |
| MFS Blended Research Intl Eq R6 | BRXVX | 4.08% |
| MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Eq R6 | BMSYX | 3.89% |
| MFS High Income R6 | MHIKX | 3.73% |
| MFS Blended Research Value Equity R6 | BRUNX | 2.88% |
| MFS Value R6 | MEIKX | 2.85% |
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 |