MFS Blended Research Core Equity R1 (MUERX)
| Fund Assets | 1.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.40% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
| Dividend Growth | -27.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 38.81 |
| YTD Return | 10.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 78.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 33.05 |
| 52-Week High | 38.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 111 |
| Inception Date | Sep 2, 2008 |
About MUERX
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class R1 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on seeking capital appreciation through investments in equities. The fund employs a unique approach by integrating both fundamental and quantitative research methods into its disciplined portfolio construction process. This blend allows the fund to identify and invest in high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations that may possess catalysts for long-term growth. MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class R1 primarily targets large-cap stocks and maintains a diversified portfolio, which may span various industries and sectors across the U.S. equity market. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, including common stocks and depositary receipts, and has the flexibility to include both growth and value companies in its holdings. Benchmarked to the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, the fund aims to maintain broad exposure to the U.S. stock market while striving for a risk-managed return profile. Class R1 shares are typically made available to eligible institutional and retirement plan investors, offering access to MFS's research-driven investment strategy without an initial sales charge.
Performance
MUERX had a total return of 19.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.81%.
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Top 10 Holdings
42.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 9.32% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 8.52% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.06% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.80% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.04% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.77% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.60% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.28% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.06% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 1.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.49019 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.45654 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.94413 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $2.12812 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $5.07825 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.21421 | Dec 16, 2020 |