MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund Class R1 (MVGJX)
| Fund Assets | 310.31M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.74% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.10% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 17.35 |
| YTD Return | 0.93% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.26% |
| 5-Year Return | 48.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.73 |
| 52-Week High | 18.80 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 115 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
About MVGJX
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund - Class R1 is a diversified mutual fund that seeks to achieve capital appreciation by investing in equity securities from both developed and emerging markets. The fund employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative research to assess whether a stock’s valuation accurately reflects its growth prospects, returns, and risk profile. Its primary focus is to construct a defensively positioned, globally diversified portfolio that targets lower volatility than the broader market, as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index. The fund aims to include attractive, investable, and less volatile securities, offering investors exposure to a broad range of sectors and industries while maintaining a risk-aware approach. Class R1 shares are tailored for eligible investors, and the fund maintains a high active share, with more than 98% invested in stocks as of May 2025. Since its inception in December 2013, the fund has been managed by an experienced team, emphasizing long-term growth with a lower risk profile compared to global equity benchmarks.
Performance
MVGJX had a total return of 12.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.81%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.68% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 3.29% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 3.20% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.92% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company | CL | 2.46% |
| Franco-Nevada Corporation | FNV | 2.44% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.43% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.34% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | KPN | 2.31% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 2.15% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd | D05 | 2.14% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.00248 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.64958 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.00907 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.09173 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.06364 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.00965 | Sep 27, 2024 |