MFS NC Municipal Bond R6 (MPNCX)

Fund Assets	513.70M
Expense Ratio	0.517%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	6.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	3.94%
Dividend Growth	3.90%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.35
YTD Return	-4.60%
1-Year Return	-3.50%
5-Year Return	-2.76%
52-Week Low	8.24
52-Week High	9.15
Beta (5Y)	0.07
Holdings	309
Inception Date	Aug 1, 2017

About MPNCX

The MFS North Carolina Municipal Bond Fund R6 is an open-end mutual fund specializing in long-term municipal bonds, primarily issued by entities within North Carolina. Its primary purpose is to deliver current income that is generally exempt from both federal and North Carolina state income taxes, making it particularly relevant for investors seeking tax-advantaged fixed income solutions. The fund predominantly invests in investment-grade municipal securities, though it may allocate a portion of assets to lower-rated or unrated bonds based on fundamental credit analysis. It seeks to enhance total return using sector allocation, security selection, and yield curve positioning techniques, with a focus on double tax-free income potential for North Carolina residents. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio, holding several hundred securities as of recent reporting. As an R6 share class, it is designed for qualified retirement plans or institutional investors and features a competitive expense ratio with no sales charges. The MFS North Carolina Municipal Bond Fund R6 serves an important role in providing municipal market exposure and tax-advantaged income within the U.S. fixed income sector, especially for those with ties to North Carolina.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Other States Muni
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MPNCX
• Share Class: R6
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

MPNCX had a total return of -3.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.25%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSAZX	Fidelity	Fidelity Arizona Municipal Income Fund	0.55%
FICNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Connecticut Municipal Income Fund	0.46%
FMHTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Michigan Municipal Income Fund	0.46%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MNCLX	I	0.59%
MSNCX	A	0.84%
MCNCX	C	1.59%
MBNCX	B	1.59%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02879	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0292	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02814	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02704	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02783	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02701	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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