MFS Low Volatility Equity R1 (MLVMX)

Fund Assets	303.49M
Expense Ratio	1.629%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	23.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.01
Dividend Yield	0.03%
Dividend Growth	-92.31%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	19.13
YTD Return	9.73%
1-Year Return	10.14%
5-Year Return	38.31%
52-Week Low	17.16
52-Week High	20.36
Beta (5Y)	0.81
Holdings	97
Inception Date	Dec 5, 2013

About MLVMX

MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class R1 is an open-end mutual fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in large-cap U.S. equities. The fund’s strategy is designed to provide exposure to the stock market while targeting a volatility profile lower than that of the broader market, specifically the S&P 500 Index, which serves as its benchmark. It employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative research to assess whether companies’ valuations accurately reflect their growth and risk characteristics. The portfolio is defensively structured, emphasizing well-established firms that offer more stable earnings, often from sectors known for lower volatility such as healthcare, consumer staples, and utilities. Managed by an experienced team, the fund typically holds a diversified basket of over 100 stocks, with the top ten holdings comprising about a quarter of total assets. As of mid-2025, the fund's portfolio demonstrated a high active share, indicating significant differences from the benchmark index. The fund aims for long-term growth with reduced risk, making it a notable choice for investors who prioritize smoother performance over market cycles and value downside protection over pursuing the highest possible returns.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MLVMX
• Share Class: R1
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MLVMX had a total return of 10.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.63%.

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	$0.00202	Sep 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.00328	Jun 26, 2026
Dec 11, 2025	$2.54252	Dec 12, 2025
Sep 25, 2025	$0.01673	Sep 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025	$0.01901	Jun 27, 2025
Mar 25, 2025	$0.02263	Mar 26, 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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