MFS Low Volatility Global Equity R3 (MVGLX)
| Fund Assets | 302.72M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.01% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 32.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.95% |
| Dividend Growth | 390.40% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.79 |
| YTD Return | 12.99% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 65.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.83 |
| 52-Week High | 18.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 118 |
| 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 8.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.68%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 2.98% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd | D05 | 2.88% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.82% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company | CL | 2.48% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.39% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | KPN | 2.30% |
| Constellation Software Inc. | CSU | 2.29% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.10% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.06% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd | 2.HK | 2.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.12558 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.02879 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.1018 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.0428 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.0755 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.03095 | Mar 27, 2024 |