MFS Municipal Limited Maturity Fund Class A (MTLFX)
| Fund Assets | 3.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.98% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.10 |
| YTD Return | 0.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.81 |
| 52-Week High | 8.18 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1073 |
| Inception Date | Mar 17, 1992 |
About MTLFX
MFS Municipal Limited Maturity Fund Class A is a tax‑exempt municipal bond mutual fund designed to deliver total return with an emphasis on federally tax‑free income while also considering capital preservation. The portfolio primarily invests in short‑ to intermediate‑term municipal securities, maintaining a dollar‑weighted average effective maturity that typically does not exceed five years, aligning it with the muni national short category. Managed by MFS’s municipal team, the strategy applies a risk‑aware, research‑driven process that combines portfolio‑level risk budgeting with issuer‑level analysis to manage both market and idiosyncratic risks. The fund tracks its results against the Bloomberg 1–9 Year Municipal Bond Index, reflecting its focus on the medium‑term tax‑exempt market. It distributes income monthly, and dividends are generally exempt from federal income tax, though they may be subject to state and local taxes and the alternative minimum tax in certain cases. With billions in assets and a long operating history since 1992, the fund serves investors seeking shorter‑duration municipal exposure for income generation and stability within diversified fixed income allocations.
Performance
MTLFX had a total return of 5.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.21%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01921 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02133 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02124 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02039 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02126 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02068 | Oct 1, 2025 |