MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund Class R3 (MVGLX)
| Fund Assets | 310.31M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 51.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 17.47 |
| YTD Return | 0.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.98% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.83 |
| 52-Week High | 18.95 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 115 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
About MVGLX
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund Class R3 is an open-end mutual fund designed to seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in global equity markets. The fund employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative research, aiming to identify stocks whose valuations reflect sustainable growth and return prospects, as well as risk factors. Its core strategy is to build a diversified portfolio weighted towards securities with lower volatility profiles, seeking to mitigate risk while pursuing returns competitive with the broader market. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to equity securities, including both developed and emerging markets. Managed with a defensive approach, the fund emphasizes companies that are considered attractive and investable, aiming to deliver a smoother return experience over market cycles. Its benchmark is the MSCI All Country World Index, providing broad exposure to global stocks. As of mid-2025, the fund managed over $285 million in assets and maintained a concentrated portfolio of roughly 100 holdings, with a focus on large-cap stocks. Class R3 shares are available to eligible investors and do not carry a sales charge, making the share class suitable for retirement plans and institutional accounts.
Performance
MVGLX had a total return of 12.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.60%.
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 | $0.03101 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.6892 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.04207 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.12558 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.02879 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.1018 | Dec 13, 2024 |