MFS Total Return Fund Class R3 (MSFHX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
19.59
-0.06 (-0.31%)
Aug 1, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-0.31%
Fund Assets7.66B
Expense Ratio0.72%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover53.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.65
Dividend Yield8.36%
Dividend Growth35.75%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close19.65
YTD Return4.54%
1-Year Return10.91%
5-Year Return49.68%
52-Week Low17.92
52-Week High21.15
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings973
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 10.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.25%.

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

19.42% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
2 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25n/a3.11%
The Charles Schwab CorporationSCHW2.65%
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.GS1.83%
Medtronic plcMDT1.78%
Johnson Controls International plcJCI1.73%
The Cigna GroupCI1.72%
Johnson & JohnsonJNJ1.68%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT1.67%
Kenvue Inc.KVUE1.64%
Bank of America CorporationBAC1.61%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
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
Jan 31, 2025$0.03852Feb 3, 2025
Full Dividend History