MFS Low Volatility Equity R6 (MLVTX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

19.41

-0.01 (-0.05%)

At close: Aug 26, 2026

-2.46% (1Y)

Fund Assets	365.48M
Expense Ratio	0.57%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	23.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.21
Dividend Yield	1.07%
Dividend Growth	-24.70%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 25, 2026

Previous Close	19.42
YTD Return	9.78%
1-Year Return	12.45%
5-Year Return	41.52%
52-Week Low	17.27
52-Week High	20.49
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	101
Inception Date	Dec 5, 2013

About MLVTX

MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund Class R5 is a mutual fund focused on capital appreciation while aiming to reduce portfolio volatility compared to broad equity markets. Primarily investing in U.S. large-cap stocks, the fund uses a blend of fundamental and quantitative research to identify companies with attractive valuations, stable growth prospects, and lower volatility profiles. The portfolio is actively managed and diversified, with significant allocations to sectors such as information technology, healthcare, industrials, financials, and consumer staples. Typically, the fund maintains a majority of its assets in U.S. equities, with minimal international and cash exposure. By emphasizing less volatile stocks and a defensive approach, the fund seeks to offer investors a smoother performance experience across market cycles, serving as a core equity holding for those looking to participate in equity market appreciation while managing risk. Class R5 shares are designed for eligible retirement plans and institutional investors, offering competitive expense ratios and no sales charges to support long-term investment strategies.

Fund Family MFS

Category Large Blend

Performance Rating Below Average

Risk Rating Low

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol MLVTX

Share Class R6

Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

MLVTX had a total return of 12.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.80%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MLVRX	R4	0.64%
MLVHX	I	0.64%
MLVPX	R3	0.89%
MLVAX	A	0.89%

Top 10 Holdings

27.23% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
KLA Corporation	KLAC	3.31%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	3.27%
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated	TDY	3.14%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	3.06%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	2.62%
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	2.61%
McKesson Corporation	MCK	2.58%
Merck & Co., Inc.	MRK	2.45%
Visa Inc.	V	2.15%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	2.04%

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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 25, 2026	$0.05039	Jun 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026	$0.03079	Mar 27, 2026
Dec 11, 2025	$2.6033	Dec 12, 2025
Sep 25, 2025	$0.06543	Sep 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025	$0.07096	Jun 27, 2025
Mar 25, 2025	$0.06613	Mar 26, 2025

Full Dividend History