MFS Low Volatility Equity R4 (MLVRX)

Fund Assets	303.49M
Expense Ratio	0.629%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	23.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.18
Dividend Yield	0.94%
Dividend Growth	-29.77%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	19.24
YTD Return	10.41%
1-Year Return	11.09%
5-Year Return	44.80%
52-Week Low	17.25
52-Week High	20.48
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	97
Inception Date	Dec 5, 2013

About MLVRX

MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund R4 is a mutual fund designed to pursue capital appreciation while seeking to provide a smoother investment experience through reduced volatility. The fund employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative research to evaluate whether a stock’s valuation accurately reflects its growth, return potential, and risk. Its portfolio is constructed with an emphasis on defensive positioning, investing predominantly in equities that are considered attractive, investable, and historically less volatile. The fund aims to deliver a volatility profile lower than its benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index, making it appealing to investors seeking equity market exposure with potentially lower swings in value. The fund maintains broad diversification, typically holding over 100 securities with a significant tilt toward large-cap companies. As of May 2025, it had net assets of $354.59 million and held about 99% of its portfolio in equities. Key metrics include a weighted average price-to-earnings ratio of 17.68x and a weighted average long-term earnings growth rate of about 10%. Its portfolio turnover is moderate, supporting efficient management. The MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund R4 plays a critical role for investors and plan sponsors seeking to balance equity growth with a risk-aware approach to market participation.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MLVRX
• Share Class: R4
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MLVRX 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
SWANX	Schwab	Schwab Core Equity Fund™	0.73%
FAMRX	Fidelity	Fidelity Asset Manager 85%	0.63%
FBRNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Stock Sel I	0.54%
FDSSX	Fidelity	Fidelity Stock Selector Fund	0.49%
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%
MLVHX	I	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	$0.05159	Sep 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.04681	Jun 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026	$0.02759	Mar 27, 2026
Dec 11, 2025	$2.59862	Dec 12, 2025
Sep 25, 2025	$0.06212	Sep 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025	$0.06692	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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