MFS Total Return R1 (MSFFX)

Fund Assets	7.06B
Expense Ratio	1.53%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	1.78%
Dividend Growth	1.02%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	19.74
YTD Return	4.08%
1-Year Return	6.59%
5-Year Return	31.48%
52-Week Low	19.13
52-Week High	20.63
Beta (5Y)	0.62
Holdings	978
Inception Date	Apr 1, 2005

About MSFFX

MFS Total Return Fund Class R1 is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide investors with total return by strategically allocating assets across both equities and fixed income securities. Its investment approach is conservatively managed, focusing primarily on larger cap stocks that are attractively valued, while also maintaining a well-diversified portfolio of generally investment-grade debt instruments. The fund typically allocates about 60% of its assets to equities and 40% to fixed income, reflecting its objective to balance capital appreciation with income generation. MFS Total Return Fund Class R1 plays a significant role in diversified investment strategies, appealing to investors seeking both stability and growth through broad market participation. The fund’s equity holdings include common stocks and related securities, while its bond allocation emphasizes quality and risk mitigation. With a long-standing track record dating back to 1970 and a substantial asset base, this fund is positioned as a core holding for retirement plans or other portfolios seeking a blend of growth and income potential. The fund’s performance is benchmarked against the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index, highlighting its correlation with the broader U.S. market while offering risk-adjusted exposure through its balanced mandate.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MSFFX
• Share Class: R1
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MSFFX had a total return of 6.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.66%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSCNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% C	1.67%
FFTMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 50% M	1.07%
FSATX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% M	1.17%
SWCGX	Schwab	Schwab MarketTrack Conservative Portfolio™	0.49%
SWBGX	Schwab	Schwab MarketTrack Balanced Portfolio™	0.48%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MSFKX	R6	0.40%
MTRIX	I	0.47%
MSFJX	R4	0.47%
MSFRX	A	0.72%

Top 10 Holdings

21.91% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
The Charles Schwab Corporation	SCHW	2.87%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	2.78%
2 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 26	n/a	2.77%
Pfizer Inc.	PFE	2.00%
Becton, Dickinson and Company	BDX	1.97%
Bank of America Corporation	BAC	1.96%
Medtronic plc	MDT	1.93%
Omnicom Group Inc.	OMC	1.91%
United States Treasury Bonds 5%	T.5 05.15.46	1.87%
ConocoPhillips	COP	1.84%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03046	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02682	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02632	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02566	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0295	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02865	May 1, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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