MFS Limited Maturity I (MQLIX)
| Fund Assets | 3.33B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.46% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.97% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.83 |
| YTD Return | 1.09% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.64% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.82 |
| 52-Week High | 5.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.09 |
| Holdings | 398 |
| 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 3.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.06%.
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 | $0.02071 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02071 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.01952 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01955 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02107 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02209 | Feb 2, 2026 |