MFS Total Return Fund Class A (MSFRX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
19.62
-0.14 (-0.71%)
Jul 31, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-0.71%
Fund Assets7.66B
Expense Ratio0.72%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover53.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.65
Dividend Yield7.89%
Dividend Growth35.72%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close19.76
YTD Return4.81%
1-Year Return11.26%
5-Year Return50.06%
52-Week Low17.90
52-Week High21.13
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings973
Inception DateOct 6, 1970

About MSFRX

MFS Total Return Fund Class A is a diversified mutual fund designed to pursue total return through a balanced portfolio that blends both equity and fixed income investments. Its primary objective is to provide investors with a combination of income and capital appreciation. The fund allocates approximately 60% of its assets to larger capitalization stocks, typically favoring attractively valued companies, while the remaining 40% is generally invested in a broad mix of investment-grade debt instruments, such as U.S. Treasuries and high-quality corporate bonds. This conservative allocation strategy aims to balance growth potential with risk mitigation. The fund's equity portfolio spans key sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and industrials, and it often holds prominent companies alongside government securities. Established in 1970, MFS Total Return Fund Class A has a longstanding history in the moderate allocation category, appealing to investors seeking diversified exposure with a value orientation. Its benchmark is the S&P 500 Index, reflecting its focus on large U.S. companies within its equity allocation. With significant total assets under management, the fund plays a notable role in the market as a core holding for those seeking stability and balanced growth through changing market conditions.

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

Performance

MSFRX had a total return of 11.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.68%.

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%
MSFHXR30.72%

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$0.03966Jun 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$0.03853Feb 3, 2025
Full Dividend History