MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class R2 (MUESX)
| Fund Assets | 1.67B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.62 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.34% |
| Dividend Growth | -27.34% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.60 |
| YTD Return | 0.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.88% |
| 5-Year Return | 88.02% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.84 |
| 52-Week High | 36.36 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 114 |
| Inception Date | Sep 2, 2008 |
About MUESX
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class R2 is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing predominantly in U.S. equity securities. The fund employs a distinctive approach that combines both fundamental and quantitative research to identify high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations, often with a catalyst expected to drive long-term value. Its disciplined portfolio construction strives to blend the strengths of in-depth financial analysis with data-driven strategies, offering diversified exposure across sectors and industries. The portfolio typically maintains over 100 individual holdings, with a significant allocation to large-cap stocks, particularly in the information technology, financials, health care, and consumer sectors. Benchmarked to the S&P 500 Index, the fund is designed to provide broad market exposure while leveraging research insights to enhance performance potential. Class R2 shares are tailored for eligible investors, featuring no initial sales charge and carrying an annual Rule 12b-1 fee. Managed by MFS Investment Management since 1994, the fund plays a role as a core equity holding for investors seeking disciplined growth through active stock selection and sector diversification in the U.S. equity market.
Performance
MUESX had a total return of 12.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.17%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
40.39% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.77% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.49% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.97% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.50% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.36% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.59% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.51% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.09% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.08% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.61768 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.60247 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.10736 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $2.24667 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $5.23129 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.31872 | Dec 16, 2020 |