MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class R4 (MQLJX)
| Fund Assets | 3.32B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.73% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.93 |
| YTD Return | -0.17% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.69% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.18% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.60 |
| 52-Week High | 5.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 391 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MQLJX
MFS Limited Maturity Fund R4 is an open‑end mutual fund focused on short‑term, investment‑grade fixed income. Its stated objective is total return with an emphasis on current income while considering capital preservation, achieved by maintaining a dollar‑weighted average effective maturity that typically does not exceed five years. The portfolio spans U.S. government and agency securities, investment‑grade corporates, securitized instruments, and select foreign government issues, constructed bottom‑up with broad sector diversification to manage risk. Classified in the short‑term bond category, it is benchmarked to the Bloomberg 1–3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index, reflecting its conservative duration profile. The R4 share class has no front‑end or deferred sales charge and is available to eligible investors, with an expense structure supported by contractual fee waivers in place through at least August 2025. The fund distributes income monthly and reports a 30‑day SEC yield aligned with short‑duration markets, underscoring its role as a core capital‑preservation and income vehicle within fixed income allocations.
Performance
MQLJX had a total return of 5.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.79%.
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% |
Top 10 Holdings
25.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 4.88% | T.4.875 10.31.28 | 8.90% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.63% | T.4.625 04.30.29 | 4.97% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.63% | T.4.625 11.15.26 | 4.01% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.13% | T.4.125 06.15.26 | 2.15% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.13% | T.4.125 07.31.28 | 1.56% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 07.31.27 | 1.45% |
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 0.97% |
| Bank of America Corp. 1.73% | BAC.V1.734 07.22.27 | 0.68% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 0.65% |
| Boeing Co. 2.2% | BA.2.196 02.04.26 | 0.64% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02327 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02328 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02328 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02328 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02227 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02227 | Aug 1, 2025 |