MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund Class R4 (MVGMX)
| Fund Assets | 292.82M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.93 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.90% |
| Dividend Growth | 49.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.69 |
| YTD Return | 2.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.19% |
| 5-Year Return | 63.35% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.23 |
| 52-Week High | 17.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 118 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
About MVGMX
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund R4 Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with global equity exposure while aiming to reduce portfolio volatility. Its primary function is to deliver long-term growth of capital by investing in a diversified mix of large-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets. The fund utilizes an active, bottom-up investment approach that blends both fundamental and quantitative research. This process involves screening for companies with relatively lower historical volatility and constructing a portfolio that is designed to be less volatile than the MSCI All Country World Index. The fund's holdings span a wide range of sectors and regions, typically focusing on companies believed to have above-average earnings growth or that are undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. By diversifying across multiple countries and industries, and by systematically avoiding the most volatile stocks, the fund seeks to offer a smoother return profile compared to broader global equity benchmarks. MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund R4 Shares is especially notable among global large-stock blend funds for its risk-aware methodology and its role as a core global equity holding for investors seeking lower volatility in their international stock allocations.
Performance
MVGMX had a total return of 20.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.77%.
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 | $1.70261 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.05326 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1358 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.03772 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.1148 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.05394 | Sep 27, 2024 |