MFS Total Return R3 (MSFHX)

Fund Assets	7.06B
Expense Ratio	0.71%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.50
Dividend Yield	2.52%
Dividend Growth	0.86%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	19.80
YTD Return	4.86%
1-Year Return	7.58%
5-Year Return	36.69%
52-Week Low	19.19
52-Week High	20.71
Beta (5Y)	0.62
Holdings	978
Inception Date	Apr 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
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MSFHX
• Share Class: R3
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MSFHX had a total return of 7.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.42%.

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	1.69%
FFTMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 50% M	1.12%
FSATX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% M	1.20%
SWCGX	Schwab	Schwab MarketTrack Conservative Portfolio™	0.49%
SWBGX	Schwab	Schwab MarketTrack Balanced Portfolio™	0.49%

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	$0.0429	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0398	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03911	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03881	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0411	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04076	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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