MFS Total Return Fund Class R4 (MSFJX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
19.60
-0.06 (-0.31%)
Aug 1, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-0.31%
Fund Assets7.66B
Expense Ratio0.47%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover53.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.70
Dividend Yield8.60%
Dividend Growth34.57%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close19.66
YTD Return4.65%
1-Year Return11.19%
5-Year Return51.46%
52-Week Low17.93
52-Week High21.16
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings973
Inception DateApr 1, 2005

About MSFJX

MFS Total Return Fund Class R4 is a balanced mutual fund designed to achieve total return by investing in a diversified mix of equities and fixed income securities. The fund typically allocates approximately 60% of its portfolio to stocks, primarily large-cap, attractively valued companies, and 40% to generally investment-grade bonds, enabling a blend of growth potential and income generation. Its investment strategy emphasizes a conservative approach, seeking to balance capital appreciation with steady income. MFS Total Return Fund Class R4 is managed with an eye toward risk-adjusted results, using a combination of macroeconomic insights and fundamental research to drive security selection and allocation decisions. Notably, the fund is structured to provide broad diversification across asset classes, making it suitable for investors aiming for moderate growth with controlled risk over the long term. The fund is distinguished by its competitive expense ratio, no sales charges for Class R4 shares, and a monthly distribution schedule, enhancing its appeal for retirement plans and institutional accounts. Established in 2005, the fund plays a significant role as a core holding for investors seeking a balanced solution within the mutual fund universe.

Fund Family MFS
Category Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSFJX
Share Class R4
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

MSFJX had a total return of 11.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.50%.

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%
MTRIXI0.47%
MSFHXR30.72%
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$0.04409Jul 1, 2025
May 30, 2025$0.04358Jun 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2025$0.04311May 1, 2025
Mar 31, 2025$0.04305Apr 1, 2025
Feb 28, 2025$0.04256Mar 3, 2025
Jan 31, 2025$0.04257Feb 3, 2025
Full Dividend History