MFS Limited Maturity R3 (MQLHX)

Fund Assets	3.32B
Expense Ratio	0.68%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	37.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.25
Dividend Yield	4.21%
Dividend Growth	1.67%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	5.86
YTD Return	1.16%
1-Year Return	3.19%
5-Year Return	11.07%
52-Week Low	5.84
52-Week High	5.94
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	397
Inception Date	Apr 1, 2005

About MQLHX

MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class R3 is an open-end mutual fund focused on short-term, investment‑grade fixed income. Its primary purpose is to deliver total return with an emphasis on current income while considering capital preservation, aligning with a limited‑maturity approach that targets lower interest‑rate sensitivity than intermediate or long‑duration bond strategies. The portfolio typically holds U.S. government, agency, and high‑quality corporate bonds with effective durations in the short‑term range common to its Morningstar Short-Term Bond category, reflecting a conservative risk profile relative to longer‑dated bond funds. Managed by MFS Investment Management, the strategy emphasizes diversified credit exposure and high‑quality issuers, aiming to balance income generation and stability across changing rate environments. Within the broader market, the fund serves as a core short‑duration allocation for investors seeking a ballast to equity volatility, a complement to cash equivalents, or a funding source for near‑term liabilities. Its role is to provide steady income and modest total return potential with constrained interest‑rate risk, as evidenced by category‑appropriate performance comparisons and duration characteristics.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MQLHX
• Share Class: R3
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government/Credit TR

Performance

MQLHX had a total return of 3.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.10%.

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 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	$0.02059	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0196	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01962	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0184	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01842	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.01995	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 18, 2026

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