MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class C (MUECX)
| Fund Assets | 1.47B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.49% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.93% |
| Dividend Growth | 266.11% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 34.52 |
| YTD Return | 6.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 113.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.42 |
| 52-Week High | 37.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 110 |
| Inception Date | Aug 11, 1997 |
About MUECX
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on seeking capital appreciation through a disciplined, research-driven approach to investing in U.S. equities. The fund integrates insights from both quantitative and fundamental research teams at MFS, selecting large-cap companies that exhibit high quality, favorable valuations, and identifiable catalysts for long-term growth. Its portfolio is designed to closely mirror the sector weightings of the S&P 500 Index, typically maintaining a low tracking error to provide broad market exposure while seeking to add value through security selection. Holdings are diversified across major U.S. industries, with significant concentrations in technology, healthcare, and consumer services, reflecting the composition of the broader American market. The fund’s Class C shares offer no initial sales charge, though redemptions within one year may incur a small deferred sales charge. MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class C plays a key role for investors seeking a balanced, core equity holding that leverages both advanced analytics and traditional research within a single, actively managed vehicle.
Performance
MUECX had a total return of 12.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.51%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II - Strategic Advisers Large Cap Fund | 0.24% |
| FLCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Core Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
Top 10 Holdings
38.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.25% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.73% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.66% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.44% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.38% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.44% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.07% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 2.02% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 1.80% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 1.57% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.45654 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.94413 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $2.06347 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $5.07825 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.16892 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $1.17787 | Dec 17, 2019 |