MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class B (MUSBX)
| Fund Assets | 1.67B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.40% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% |
| Dividend Growth | -27.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 36.10 |
| YTD Return | 0.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.32% |
| 5-Year Return | 83.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.31 |
| 52-Week High | 36.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 114 |
| Inception Date | Aug 11, 1997 |
About MUSBX
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund Class B is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation. It primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, targeting large-cap U.S. companies that are considered high quality, trading at favorable valuations, and have catalysts that may unlock value over time. The fund employs a unique investment process that integrates both fundamental and quantitative research, allowing for a disciplined portfolio construction that leverages diverse analytical perspectives. This blended approach is designed to identify opportunities across a broad spectrum of industries and sectors within the U.S. market, mirroring the characteristics of the large-cap blend category. The fund’s performance is benchmarked against the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index, offering investors exposure that closely resembles the overall U.S. equity market. Managed by an experienced team, the fund has a history dating back to 1994 and holds over $1.4 billion in assets. Class B shares are subject to a sales charge that declines over time and feature an expense structure common to this share class.
Performance
MUSBX had a total return of 12.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.54%.
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 | $2.49019 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.45654 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.94413 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $2.05232 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $5.07825 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.16649 | Dec 16, 2020 |