MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class A (MRBFX)
| Fund Assets | 8.51B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.62 |
| YTD Return | -0.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.33 |
| 52-Week High | 9.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1076 |
| Inception Date | Jan 4, 1999 |
About MRBFX
MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with a combination of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in fixed-income securities. The fund’s core strategy emphasizes a diversified portfolio that typically maintains at least 80% allocation to bonds, focusing on investment-grade debt but with the flexibility to include select below-investment-grade securities to enhance returns. Its investment approach is research-driven, integrating macroeconomic analysis, bottom-up security selection, and quantitative insights to optimize sector allocation, security choice, and interest rate risk positioning. The fund’s holdings often comprise U.S. Treasury notes, government agency securities, and high-quality corporate bonds, reflecting a moderate credit quality and interest rate sensitivity profile. Serving as an intermediate core-plus bond fund, it benchmarks its performance against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified fixed-income exposure within broader asset allocation strategies. Managed collaboratively by experienced portfolio managers and analysts since its inception in 1999, MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class A is notable for its large asset base and structured, risk-aware investment process.
Performance
MRBFX had a total return of 4.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.16%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03082 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03247 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03478 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03247 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03248 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03249 | Oct 1, 2025 |