MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class R2 (MLVOX)
| Fund Assets | 344.39M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.14% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 23.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.97% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 17.74 |
| YTD Return | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | 7.66% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.21 |
| 52-Week High | 20.56 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
About MLVOX
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund R2 is a mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation for investors seeking a steadier equity investment experience. The fund aims to achieve this objective by blending fundamental and quantitative research to identify U.S. stocks whose current market valuations reflect their long-term growth and return prospects, while also evaluating risk factors. Its investment approach focuses on constructing a defensively-positioned and diversified portfolio comprised predominantly of large-cap stocks, with an eye toward securities historically exhibiting lower volatility compared to the broader market. The fund typically maintains a high allocation to equities, with recent data showing over 99% invested in stocks and approximately 25% concentrated in its top ten holdings. Its portfolio includes notable companies across sectors such as healthcare, technology, and financial services, with an emphasis on maintaining a volatility profile lower than that of the S&P 500 Index, its benchmark. Since its inception in December 2013, MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund R2 has appealed to investors interested in long-term growth with an emphasis on risk mitigation, supporting broader market participation while seeking to limit downside fluctuations through disciplined stock selection and diversification.
Performance
MLVOX had a total return of 7.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.75%.
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
26.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.50% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.46% |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | TDY | 2.91% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 2.82% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 2.70% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation | CTSH | 2.42% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.33% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 2.13% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.09% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.00645 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.56746 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.03788 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.04304 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.04256 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.32161 | Dec 13, 2024 |