MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class R3 (MUETX)
| Fund Assets | 1.54B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.60% |
| Dividend Growth | 215.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 38.27 |
| YTD Return | 8.40% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 115.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.76 |
| 52-Week High | 40.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 110 |
| Inception Date | Sep 2, 2008 |
About MUETX
The MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund R3 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on capital appreciation through investments in U.S. large-cap equities. Utilizing a distinctive approach, the fund integrates both fundamental and quantitative research to build a diversified portfolio, primarily targeting high-quality companies that are trading at attractive valuations and present catalysts for long-term growth. Positioned within the Morningstar Large Blend category, the fund seeks to balance exposure across sectors and industries, mirroring the broader U.S. stock market both in composition and risk profile. Benchmarking its performance against the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index, the fund’s historical returns generally align with major market movements. The R3 share class is tailored for eligible retirement plans, featuring no initial sales charge and a 0.25% annual Rule 12b-1 fee, making it accessible for plan participants. The fund’s disciplined research-driven strategy and diversified equity holdings aim to deliver consistent performance across varying market conditions while mitigating individual stock risk through a blend of investment perspectives.
Performance
MUETX had a total return of 14.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.20%.
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 | $3.68356 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.16595 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $2.31465 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $5.31546 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.38487 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $1.3753 | Dec 17, 2019 |