MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class B (MQLBX)

Fund Assets	3.32B
Expense Ratio	1.33%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	37.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.21
Dividend Yield	3.56%
Dividend Growth	1.89%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	5.84
YTD Return	0.93%
1-Year Return	2.53%
5-Year Return	8.15%
52-Week Low	5.82
52-Week High	5.92
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	397
Inception Date	Sep 7, 1993

About MQLBX

MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class B is an open‑end mutual fund focused on short‑term fixed income. Its primary objective is total return with an emphasis on current income while also considering capital preservation, positioning it as a conservative option within the bond category. The strategy primarily invests in debt instruments, including U.S. government securities and corporate bonds, with a limited maturity profile that aims to reduce interest‑rate sensitivity relative to intermediate and long‑duration peers. The portfolio is predominantly bond‑heavy, with minimal cash and other holdings, reflecting its income‑oriented mandate. By concentrating on shorter‑dated securities, the fund seeks to balance yield generation with lower volatility, offering a potential stabilizer within diversified allocations that require steady income and limited duration risk. Managed by MFS, the fund provides ongoing professional credit research and risk management, emphasizing quality and liquidity across market cycles. This profile makes MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class B relevant for investors prioritizing consistent income, modest price fluctuations, and preservation‑minded total return within the fixed income landscape.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MQLBX
• Share Class: B
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government/Credit TR

Performance

MQLBX had a total return of 2.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.49%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FBNTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd M	0.51%
FBNAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd A	0.50%
FBNIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd I	0.30%
FANCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd C	1.36%
FIKTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Z	0.25%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MQLKX	R6	0.35%
MQLJX	R4	0.43%
MQLIX	I	0.43%
MQLFX	A	0.58%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0174	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0164	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01638	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01519	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01519	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.01672	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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