MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I (MLVHX)

Fund Assets	303.49M
Expense Ratio	0.629%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	23.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.18
Dividend Yield	0.93%
Dividend Growth	-31.05%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	19.23
YTD Return	10.41%
1-Year Return	11.09%
5-Year Return	44.80%
52-Week Low	17.24
52-Week High	20.47
Beta (5Y)	0.81
Holdings	97
Inception Date	Dec 5, 2013

About MLVHX

MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I is a mutual fund focused on capital appreciation while targeting substantially lower volatility compared to the broader U.S. equity market. Its primary function is to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of U.S. large-cap stocks, aiming to outperform the S&P 500 Index over a full market cycle while maintaining at least 20% less volatility than the index. The fund employs a distinct investment strategy by blending in-depth fundamental research with quantitative analysis. This approach helps identify companies whose valuations reflect favorable growth and return characteristics along with lower overall risk. The portfolio is constructed to be defensively positioned, emphasizing stocks that are both attractive for investment and exhibit less price fluctuation than the market average. With over 100 holdings and significant diversification, MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I is categorized as a large blend mutual fund and displays a low risk profile within its peer group. It distributes dividends quarterly and demonstrates a historical focus on consistency and risk management, appealing to investors seeking participation in equity markets with a lower risk exposure during periods of market stress.

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

Performance

MLVHX had a total return of 11.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.65%.

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	0.54%
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%
MLVPX	R3	0.89%
MLVAX	A	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	$0.04965	Sep 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.04816	Jun 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026	$0.02756	Mar 27, 2026
Dec 11, 2025	$2.5985	Dec 12, 2025
Sep 25, 2025	$0.06207	Sep 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025	$0.06687	Jun 27, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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