MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund Class R3 (MLTHX)
| Fund Assets | 751.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.68% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.08 |
| YTD Return | 2.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 28.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.70 |
| 52-Week High | 16.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | Sep 29, 2005 |
About MLTHX
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund Class R3 is a target-date mutual fund designed for investors planning to retire around the year 2030. Its primary function is to provide a professionally managed, diversified portfolio that adjusts its asset allocation over time. Early in its life cycle, the fund emphasizes growth by allocating more to equities; as the 2030 target date approaches, it gradually becomes more conservative by increasing allocations to bonds and cash equivalents to help mitigate risk and support capital preservation. The portfolio is primarily built from underlying MFS mutual funds, offering broad exposure to U.S. and international equities, as well as fixed income securities and inflation-protected assets. A hallmark of this fund is its disciplined, active risk management and use of a preset glide path that governs the shift from growth to income-focused investments. This investment approach makes the fund suitable for participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans or other long-term investors seeking a simplified, all-in-one solution tailored to a specific retirement date. The fund is managed by multiple professionals and periodically rebalanced to align with its evolving objectives. It plays a significant role in the retirement planning market by providing convenience, diversification, and a systematic transition from capital appreciation to income generation as retirement nears.
Performance
MLTHX had a total return of 11.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.15%.
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
70.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class R6 | MRBKX | 14.76% |
| MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class R6 | MQLKX | 10.50% |
| MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund Class R6 | MIAKX | 10.02% |
| MFS Government Securities Fund Class R6 | MFGKX | 10.02% |
| MFS Global Opportunistic Bond Fund Class R6 | MGBOX | 6.98% |
| MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class R6 | BRXVX | 4.18% |
| MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund R6 | BMSYX | 3.92% |
| MFS High Income Fund Class R6 | MHIKX | 3.92% |
| MFS Value Fund Class R6 | MEIKX | 2.94% |
| MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund Class R6 | BRUNX | 2.94% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.39937 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $1.23697 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.58795 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.89807 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $1.54604 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.63111 | Dec 30, 2020 |