MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class B (MLVBX)
| Fund Assets | 354.60M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.64% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 25.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.98% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.38 |
| YTD Return | 5.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.56% |
| 5-Year Return | 68.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.06 |
| 52-Week High | 22.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| 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 7.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.54%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class Z | 0.57% |
| FBRNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class I | 0.48% |
| FSSKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Fund - Class K | 0.36% |
| FSJHX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class M | 0.98% |
| FEYAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class A | 0.94% |
Top 10 Holdings
25.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 3.12% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.95% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 2.93% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 2.79% |
| TE Connectivity plc | TEL | 2.55% |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | TDY | 2.34% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.31% |
| General Mills, Inc. | GIS | 2.30% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation | CTSH | 2.09% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.05% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.00597 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.99719 | Dec 15, 2023 |