MFS NY Municipal Bond R6 (MPNYX)

Fund Assets	176.96M
Expense Ratio	0.52%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	15.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	4.24%
Dividend Growth	2.59%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.18
YTD Return	-4.75%
1-Year Return	-3.60%
5-Year Return	-3.78%
52-Week Low	8.16
52-Week High	9.04
Beta (5Y)	0.07
Holdings	180
Inception Date	Aug 1, 2017

About MPNYX

MFS New York Municipal Bond Fund R6 is an open-end mutual fund specializing in municipal bonds primarily issued within New York State. This fund is designed to provide shareholders with a total return that emphasizes income exempt from both federal and New York State personal income taxes, offering notable tax efficiency for in-state residents. The portfolio is diversified across various New York municipal issuers, supporting infrastructure, public services, and community development within the state. Fund managers combine sector allocation, security selection, and yield curve analysis to manage interest rate risk and optimize tax-exempt yield potential. As of June 2025, the fund held over $170 million in net assets and had a 30-day SEC yield of just above 4%, reflecting its focus on income generation. With a history dating back to 1988, this fund plays a critical role for investors seeking tax-advantaged returns and capital preservation through investment in high-quality municipal securities. Class R6 shares are structured for institutional and retirement plan investors, offering lower expense ratios and no sales charge, making the fund an efficient tool for tax-aware fixed income strategies.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Muni New York Long
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MPNYX
• Share Class: R6
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

MPNYX had a total return of -3.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.31%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FEMIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor NY Municipal Inc I	0.53%
FNMAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor NY Municipal Inc A	0.76%
FTFMX	Fidelity	Fidelity New York Municipal Income Fund	0.45%
FNYPX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor NY Municipal Inc M	0.72%
FNYCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor NY Municipal Inc C	1.46%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MNYLX	I	0.58%
MSNYX	A	0.83%
MBNYX	B	1.58%
MCNYX	C	1.58%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02963	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03031	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02952	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02854	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02954	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02857	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 11, 2026

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