MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class C (MQLCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.33B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.86 |
| YTD Return | 0.58% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.79% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.16% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.85 |
| 52-Week High | 5.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.09 |
| Holdings | 398 |
| 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 2.79% 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.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.01594 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.01592 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.01473 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01472 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01626 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.01728 | Feb 2, 2026 |