MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class C (MLVGX)

Fund Assets	303.49M
Expense Ratio	1.629%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	23.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.00
Dividend Yield	0.02%
Dividend Growth	-93.54%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	18.99
YTD Return	9.73%
1-Year Return	10.16%
5-Year Return	38.33%
52-Week Low	17.04
52-Week High	20.23
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	97
Inception Date	Dec 5, 2013

About MLVGX

MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class C is a U.S. mutual fund focused on delivering capital appreciation while aiming to reduce market risk through a low volatility approach. By blending fundamental and quantitative research, the fund selects equity securities that exhibit attractive valuations with stable growth and return prospects, constructing a diversified and defensively positioned portfolio. It targets a volatility profile lower than that of the S&P 500 Index, seeking to provide smoother returns even during turbulent market conditions. The portfolio typically invests at least 80% of its assets in equities, with a concentration in large-cap U.S. stocks and a small allocation to cash equivalents. As of early 2025, the fund held positions in over 100 securities, with a significant portion weighted towards its top ten holdings, and maintained a relatively modest turnover ratio, reflecting a longer-term investment horizon. The fund is managed with a focus on disciplined diversification and risk controls, making it an option for investors looking for equity exposure with an emphasis on volatility reduction in their portfolios.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MLVGX
• Share Class: C
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MLVGX had a total return of 10.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.64%.

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% Z	0.56%
FBRNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Stock Sel I	0.53%
FSSKX	Fidelity	Fidelity Stock Selec-Class K	0.42%
FSJHX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Stock Sel M	1.07%
FEYAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% A	0.92%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MLVTX	R6	0.57%
MLVRX	R4	0.64%
MLVHX	I	0.64%
MLVPX	R3	0.89%

Top 10 Holdings

29.75% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	3.85%
Valero Energy Corporation	VLO	3.34%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	3.07%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	2.97%
McKesson Corporation	MCK	2.90%
Monster Beverage Corporation	MNST	2.77%
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated	TDY	2.76%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	2.75%
Merck & Co., Inc.	MRK	2.70%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	2.65%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 24, 2026	$0.00204	Sep 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.00189	Jun 26, 2026
Dec 11, 2025	$2.54252	Dec 12, 2025
Sep 25, 2025	$0.01269	Sep 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025	$0.0174	Jun 27, 2025
Mar 25, 2025	$0.02093	Mar 26, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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