MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class C (MQLCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.89% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.87 |
| YTD Return | -0.12% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.11% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.84 |
| 52-Week High | 5.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 383 |
| Inception Date | Jul 1, 1994 |
About MQLCX
MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class C is a conservative short-term bond mutual fund that seeks total return with an emphasis on current income while considering capital preservation. It primarily invests in high-quality, investment-grade fixed income securities, constructing a diversified portfolio from the bottom up across various sectors to manage risk effectively. Key holdings include investment-grade corporates, U.S. Treasuries, collateralized loan obligations, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and smaller allocations to emerging markets debt, municipals, and non-U.S. sovereigns. The fund maintains a short duration profile, with an average effective duration of approximately 1.90 years and average effective maturity of 2.31 years, comprising around 396 issues from 268 issuers. Class C shares feature no initial sales charge but may incur a 1% contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within one year. This fund serves investors looking for stability and income in the short-term bond market segment.
Performance
MQLCX had a total return of 3.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.51%.
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 Bond Fund - Class M | 0.51% |
| FBNAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class A | 0.50% |
| FBNIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class I | 0.30% |
| FANCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class C | 1.36% |
| FIKTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class Z | 0.25% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01626 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.01728 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01827 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01827 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.01826 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.01827 | Oct 1, 2025 |