MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R1 (MVCGX)
| Fund Assets | 16.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.72% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.03% |
| Dividend Growth | -27.78% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.19 |
| YTD Return | 5.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.46 |
| 52-Week High | 29.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 151 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MVCGX
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund Class R1 is a mutual fund that primarily seeks capital appreciation by investing in U.S. companies with medium market capitalizations classified as value stocks. The fund employs a flexible valuation strategy, with a strong emphasis on cash flow and returns-based analysis to identify attractively valued, high-quality businesses or those with potential for operational improvement and low market expectations. Typically, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in medium-sized companies that are considered undervalued relative to their fundamentals. The investment process integrates bottom-up research and a focus on managing downside risk at the individual security level. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell Midcap Value Index, reflecting its targeted exposure to the mid-cap value segment of the equity market. Class R1 shares are designed for eligible investors and feature no initial sales charge, though they carry a net expense ratio. The fund plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified exposure to U.S. mid-cap value equities through an actively managed approach, aiming for long-term growth while mitigating risk through fundamental analysis and disciplined portfolio construction.
Performance
MVCGX had a total return of 10.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.25%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMPEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class C | 1.89% |
| FMPTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class M | 1.38% |
| FMPAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A | 1.13% |
| FIDFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FMPOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class I | 0.89% |
Top 10 Holdings
12.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Corning Incorporated | GLW | 1.60% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 1.46% |
| Targa Resources Corp. | TRGP | 1.35% |
| Flex Ltd. | FLEX | 1.27% |
| PG&E Corporation | PCG | 1.27% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. | HIG | 1.20% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation | WAB | 1.19% |
| US Foods Holding Corp. | USFD | 1.11% |
| Valero Energy Corporation | VLO | 1.10% |
| PulteGroup, Inc. | PHM | 1.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $2.25756 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $3.12612 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.53255 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.22438 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $1.59723 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.0385 | Dec 11, 2020 |