MFS Total Return R3 (MSFHX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
20.25
+0.25 (1.25%)
Aug 22, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
1.25%
Fund Assets7.61B
Expense Ratio0.72%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover53.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.66
Dividend Yield8.18%
Dividend Growth35.92%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJul 31, 2025
Previous Close20.00
YTD Return8.06%
1-Year Return13.26%
5-Year Return51.63%
52-Week Low17.92
52-Week High21.15
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings977
Inception DateApr 1, 2005

About MSFHX

MFS Total Return Fund Class R3 is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide both current income and long-term capital growth. Its investment strategy focuses on building a diversified portfolio composed primarily of both stocks and bonds. The fund generally allocates between 50% and 70% of its assets to equities, with the remainder typically in fixed income instruments, aiming for a mix that balances capital appreciation with income generation. The equity portion emphasizes larger-cap, attractively valued companies, while the bond holdings tend to be investment-grade securities, contributing stability and regular income. The fund is managed with a conservative approach and is classified in the moderate allocation category, appealing to investors who seek steady returns with below-average risk relative to pure equity funds. MFS Total Return Fund Class R3 features no minimum investment requirement and a competitive expense ratio, making it accessible for a wide range of investors. Its performance is measured against the S&P 500 index and it distributes dividends monthly, providing consistent cash flow. Since its inception in 2005, it has aimed to deliver above-average income while prudently managing capital, establishing its role as a core holding for diversified, income-oriented portfolios.

Fund Family MFS
Category Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSFHX
Share Class R3
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

MSFHX had a total return of 13.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.40%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FAIOXFidelityFidelity Advisor Balanced Fund0.57%
FZAAXFidelityFidelity Advisor Balanced Fund Class Z0.45%
FABCXFidelityFidelity Advisor Balanced Fund1.57%
FAIGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Balanced Fund Class M1.07%
FABLXFidelityFidelity Advisor Balanced Fund Class A0.82%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MSFKXR60.40%
MSFJXR40.47%
MTRIXI0.47%
MSFRXA0.72%

Top 10 Holdings

19.53% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
2 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25n/a3.08%
The Charles Schwab CorporationSCHW2.68%
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.GS2.02%
Medtronic plcMDT1.83%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT1.76%
The Cigna GroupCI1.76%
Bank of America CorporationBAC1.69%
Johnson & JohnsonJNJ1.62%
Pfizer Inc.PFE1.59%
Becton, Dickinson and CompanyBDX1.52%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jul 31, 2025$0.04018Aug 1, 2025
Jun 30, 2025$0.03999Jul 1, 2025
May 30, 2025$0.03963Jun 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2025$0.03928May 1, 2025
Mar 31, 2025$0.03893Apr 1, 2025
Feb 28, 2025$0.03883Mar 3, 2025
Full Dividend History