MFS Total Return Bond R1 (MRBGX)
| Fund Assets | 8.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.45% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.55 |
| YTD Return | -0.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.84% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.44 |
| 52-Week High | 9.78 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.27 |
| Holdings | 1079 |
| 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 2.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.32%.
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 | $0.02434 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02428 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02277 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02264 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02403 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02566 | Feb 2, 2026 |