MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class R1 (MRBGX)
| Fund Assets | 8.51B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.45% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.57 |
| YTD Return | -0.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.59% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.35 |
| 52-Week High | 9.78 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.28 |
| Holdings | 1076 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MRBGX
MFS Total Return Bond Fund R1 is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-income investments. Its primary objective is to achieve a total return with a strong emphasis on current income, while also considering the potential for capital appreciation. The fund predominantly invests at least 80% of its assets in a broad array of debt securities, including investment-grade corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency issues, mortgage-backed securities, and selected below investment-grade instruments. By maintaining a core-plus strategy, the fund has flexibility to allocate across multiple bond sectors—such as high-yield, emerging market debt, and non-U.S. currency exposure—providing opportunities for yield and diversification beyond traditional core bonds. Managed through a collaborative approach combining macroeconomic assessment, security selection, and yield curve positioning, the fund aims to optimize risk-adjusted returns within the intermediate-term bond space. MFS Total Return Bond Fund R1 plays a key role for investors seeking diversified exposure to the U.S. fixed-income market, balancing income generation with a disciplined risk management framework.
Performance
MRBGX had a total return of 3.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.33%.
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 | $0.02403 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02566 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02796 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02562 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02569 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02576 | Oct 1, 2025 |