MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class B (MRBBX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.51
-0.04 (-0.42%)
At close: Jul 7, 2026
Fund Assets8.22B
Expense Ratio1.35%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover75.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.31
Dividend Yield3.25%
Dividend Growth-6.31%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close9.55
YTD Return0.40%
1-Year Return3.38%
5-Year Return-4.02%
52-Week Low9.45
52-Week High9.78
Beta (5Y)0.12
Holdings1079
Inception DateDec 29, 2000

About MRBBX

MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class B is an open-ended mutual fund designed to provide investors with a balance of current income and capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. The fund employs a core-plus strategy, investing at least 80% of its assets in a broad range of bonds, including U.S. government, investment-grade corporate, and securitized debt, while retaining flexibility to allocate to high-yield or emerging market securities as opportunities arise. Managed by an experienced team that has received strong ratings for their investment process and expertise, the fund seeks to outperform standard bond benchmarks such as the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Its holdings are actively selected using a research-driven approach, aiming for consistent returns while managing interest rate and credit risk typical for the intermediate core-plus bond category. The fund plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified fixed income exposure within their portfolios, offering a mix of stability, income potential, and modest growth opportunities.

Fund Family MFS
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MRBBX
Share Class B
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MRBBX had a total return of 3.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.23%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FGBPXFidelityFidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd I0.50%
FSMTXFidelityFidelity SAI Total Bond Fund0.29%
FGBCXFidelityFidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C1.52%
FGBTXFidelityFidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M0.74%
FTKFXFidelityFidelity Total Bond K6 Fund0.30%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MRBKXR60.36%
MRBJXR40.45%
MRBIXI0.45%
MRBFXA0.60%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.02513Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.02508Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.02357May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.02346Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.02483Mar 2, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.02646Feb 2, 2026
Full Dividend History