MFS Low Volatility Equity R3 (MLVPX)
| Fund Assets | 354.46M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 25.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.37% |
| Dividend Growth | 114.15% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.27 |
| YTD Return | 7.82% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 66.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.18 |
| 52-Week High | 22.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
About MLVPX
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund R3 is an open-end mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation through investment in U.S. equities. Managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company, its strategy blends fundamental and quantitative research to assess whether stock valuations accurately reflect each company's growth prospects, returns, and risk. The fund constructs a diversified, defensively-positioned portfolio with an emphasis on investing in attractive, investable, and less volatile securities, aiming for a lower overall volatility profile compared to the broader U.S. equity market as measured by the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index. This fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, which may include common stocks, depositary receipts, and equity interests in real estate investment trusts (REITs). With over 100 holdings, it features a broad sector exposure and a relatively low annual turnover rate. Its active share figure indicates significant differentiation from its benchmark. MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund R3 primarily serves investors seeking growth potential while prioritizing risk management, making it a notable player within the large-blend mutual fund category.
Performance
MLVPX had a total return of 3.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.34%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
26.21% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TE Connectivity plc | TEL | 3.50% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.24% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 2.76% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 2.71% |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | TDY | 2.69% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.47% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.25% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.24% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation | CTSH | 2.21% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 2.14% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.05477 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.05263 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.33715 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.04487 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.0395 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.04188 | Mar 27, 2024 |