MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class C (MQLCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.32B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.50% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.56% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.92 |
| YTD Return | 0.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.64 |
| 52-Week High | 5.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 381 |
| Inception Date | Jul 1, 1994 |
About MQLCX
MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class C is a diversified open‑end bond fund designed to deliver total return with an emphasis on current income while considering capital preservation. The strategy focuses on **short‑term, investment‑grade** securities, constructing a high‑quality, short‑duration portfolio through bottom‑up research and active risk management. According to the adviser, the fund diversifies across fixed income sectors—including **U.S. Treasuries, investment‑grade corporates, asset‑ and mortgage‑backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, and selective non‑U.S. or emerging markets debt**—to balance income generation with limited interest‑rate sensitivity. Its benchmark is the **Bloomberg 1–3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index**, reflecting the fund’s role in the conservative segment of the bond market and its focus on near‑term maturities. With multi‑sector exposure centered on higher‑quality bonds and a short duration profile, the fund serves as a core defensive fixed income holding for investors seeking stability of principal and consistent income in the front end of the yield curve, complemented by active sector rotation and security selection to refine risk‑adjusted returns over time.
Performance
MQLCX had a total return of 5.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.63%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.01726 | Sep 2, 2025 |