MFS Total Return Fund Class A (MSFRX)

Fund Assets	7.06B
Expense Ratio	0.71%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.50
Dividend Yield	2.53%
Dividend Growth	1.00%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	19.78
YTD Return	4.87%
1-Year Return	7.59%
5-Year Return	36.69%
52-Week Low	19.17
52-Week High	20.68
Beta (5Y)	0.62
Holdings	978
Inception Date	Oct 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
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MSFRX
• Share Class: A
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

MSFRX had a total return of 7.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.74%.

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%
MSFHX	R3	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	$0.04291	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03982	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03915	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0388	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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