MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class C (MLVGX)
| Fund Assets | 311.46M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.64% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 23.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.87% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 18.44 |
| YTD Return | 4.47% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 35.41% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.04 |
| 52-Week High | 20.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.82 |
| Holdings | 106 |
| 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.
Performance
MLVGX had a total return of 8.80% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.2909 | Dec 13, 2024 |