MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund Class R2 (MVGKX)
| Fund Assets | 292.82M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.24% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.83 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.25% |
| Dividend Growth | 51.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.84 |
| YTD Return | 3.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.65% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.36% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.30 |
| 52-Week High | 17.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 118 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
About MVGKX
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund focused on delivering capital appreciation through a globally diversified equity portfolio. The fund seeks to balance growth prospects with risk management by blending fundamental and quantitative research to select stocks whose valuations accurately reflect their long-term potential and risk profiles. Its investment approach aims to build a defensively positioned portfolio with a lower volatility profile relative to its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index, making it suitable for investors seeking global equity exposure while aiming to reduce potential swings in returns. The fund typically invests across developed and emerging markets, with a notable proportion allocated to U.S. securities and meaningful representation from other regions such as Canada, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. With over 100 holdings, the portfolio exhibits significant diversification, both by company and sector, and maintains an active management style to adapt to changing market conditions and opportunities. Class R2 shares are available to eligible investors and do not include front- or back-end sales charges, though they carry a 12b-1 fee, and the fund is structured to reinvest dividends and capital gains to enhance long-term growth potential.
Performance
MVGKX had a total return of 17.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.63%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.68% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 3.56% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.75% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.73% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.72% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.35% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company | CL | 2.24% |
| Franco-Nevada Corporation | FNV | 2.22% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | KPN | 2.21% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd | D05 | 1.96% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd | 2.HK | 1.94% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.67539 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.03087 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.103 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.02006 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.08833 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.03157 | Sep 27, 2024 |