MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class C (MQLCX)

Fund Assets	3.36B
Expense Ratio	1.485%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	50.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.20
Dividend Yield	3.49%
Dividend Growth	0.41%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	5.78
YTD Return	0.28%
1-Year Return	1.03%
5-Year Return	7.38%
52-Week Low	5.77
52-Week High	5.93
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	406
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.

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

Performance

MQLCX had a total return of 1.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.48%.

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	1.40%
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	0.34%
MQLIX	I	0.42%
MQLJX	R4	0.42%
MQLFX	A	0.57%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.01787	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01696	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01694	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01594	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01592	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01473	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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