MFS Total Return R6 (MSFKX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
20.18
+0.10 (0.50%)
Oct 14, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
0.50%
Fund Assets7.75B
Expense Ratio0.40%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover53.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.73
Dividend Yield8.60%
Dividend Growth36.71%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateSep 30, 2025
Previous Close20.08
YTD Return8.01%
1-Year Return10.87%
5-Year Return50.77%
52-Week Low17.90
52-Week High21.13
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings979
Inception DateJun 1, 2012

About MSFKX

MFS Total Return Fund Class R6 is a balanced mutual fund designed to generate a total return by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income securities. The fund seeks to provide above-average income with prudent capital management and is oriented toward investors seeking both income and growth from a single vehicle. Its investment approach typically allocates around 60% to equities and 40% to fixed income, focusing on attractively valued stocks and high-quality bonds. The fund's fixed income portion emphasizes generally investment-grade debt instruments, further supporting its conservative risk profile and relatively stable income generation. With over 900 individual holdings and a historically below average risk rating, it strives for broad diversification across sectors and issuers. The fund distributes income monthly and is structured to have a low expense ratio, enhancing cost efficiency for eligible retirement investors. MFS Total Return Fund Class R6 offers access without a sales charge, making it well-suited for retirement plans and institutional platforms seeking a moderate, income-focused allocation within diversified portfolios.

Fund Family MFS
Category Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSFKX
Share Class R6
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

MSFKX had a total return of 10.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.67%.

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
MSFJXR40.47%
MTRIXI0.47%
MSFHXR30.72%
MSFRXA0.72%

Top 10 Holdings

18.80% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Ust Bond 2Yr Future Dec 31 25n/a2.61%
The Charles Schwab CorporationSCHW2.57%
Becton, Dickinson and CompanyBDX1.89%
Medtronic plcMDT1.86%
Johnson & JohnsonJNJ1.79%
Bank of America CorporationBAC1.72%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT1.66%
United States Treasury Notes 4.25%T.4.25 06.30.291.63%
Pfizer Inc.PFE1.55%
The Cigna GroupCI1.53%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Sep 30, 2025$0.0513Oct 1, 2025
Aug 29, 2025$0.04548Sep 2, 2025
Jul 31, 2025$0.04566Aug 1, 2025
Jun 30, 2025$0.04535Jul 1, 2025
May 30, 2025$0.04483Jun 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2025$0.04428May 1, 2025
Full Dividend History