MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class I (MQLIX)
| Fund Assets | 3.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.87% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.88 |
| YTD Return | 0.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 14.18% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.81 |
| 52-Week High | 5.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 383 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1997 |
About MQLIX
MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class I is a mutual fund that seeks total return with an emphasis on current income while considering capital preservation. It functions as a conservative short-term bond fund, primarily investing in high-quality investment-grade securities to construct a diversified portfolio with short duration. The fund employs a bottom-up approach, spreading investments across fixed income sectors such as U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporates, collateralized loan obligations, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities to help reduce risk. Key characteristics include an average effective duration of approximately 1.90 years and average effective maturity of 2.31 years, aligning with its focus on short-term instruments. Class I shares are designed for eligible investors without a sales charge, featuring a net expense ratio supported by contractual fee waivers. Managed by MFS Investment Management, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts since 1924, this fund plays a role in the short-term bond market by offering income-oriented exposure with lower interest rate sensitivity for conservative fixed income allocations.
Performance
MQLIX had a total return of 5.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.50%.
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 | $0.02107 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02209 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02312 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02312 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02308 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02308 | Oct 1, 2025 |