MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class B (MLVBX)
| Fund Assets | 363.19M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.64% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 23.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.72% |
| Dividend Growth | 12.32% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.59 |
| YTD Return | 4.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 35.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.17 |
| 52-Week High | 20.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.82 |
| Holdings | 106 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
About MLVBX
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class B is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing capital appreciation through investments in primarily U.S. equity securities. The fund aims to deliver a portfolio with lower volatility than the broader stock market, using a strategy that blends both fundamental and quantitative research. It carefully evaluates whether a stock’s valuation accurately reflects a company’s prospects for growth, returns, and associated risks. The fund seeks to build a defensively positioned portfolio that adheres to long-term diversification guidelines and favors stocks considered attractive, investable, and less volatile than the benchmark—the S&P 500 Stock Index. As of April 2025, the fund managed over $348 million in net assets and featured a highly diversified portfolio with more than 100 holdings, predominantly invested in equities. MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class B serves investors looking for exposure to equities while targeting a smoother return profile relative to the broader market, making it a notable option within the low-volatility equity mutual fund segment.
Performance
MLVBX had a total return of 8.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.42%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
26.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.60% |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | TDY | 2.98% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.89% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.77% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 2.59% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.51% |
| NXP Semiconductors N.V. | NXPI | 2.34% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.31% |
| KLA Corporation | KLAC | 2.15% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.09% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.54252 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.00887 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.01247 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.01742 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.29089 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.00129 | Sep 27, 2024 |