MFS Global Equity R4 (MWELX)
| Fund Assets | 2.17B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 18.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 42.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 48.01 |
| YTD Return | 10.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.06% |
| 5-Year Return | 43.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.50 |
| 52-Week High | 52.24 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 85 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MWELX
MFS Global Equity Fund Class R4 is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of large-cap stocks across developed global markets. The fund employs a core "growth at a reasonable price" strategy, targeting companies with potential for above-average earnings growth while maintaining a disciplined valuation approach. Managed with a long-term horizon, it allocates at least 80% of net assets to equity securities, including common stocks and related instruments. The fund’s portfolio typically encompasses a blend of growth and value companies spanning multiple sectors and geographies, ensuring broad market exposure and diversification. Benchmarked against the MSCI World Index, MFS Global Equity Fund Class R4 serves as a foundational international equity holding for eligible investors seeking participation in global equity markets. Since its inception in 2005, the fund has aimed to balance risk and return, maintaining an expense structure competitive for its category and distributing income on an annual basis.
Performance
MWELX had a total return of 7.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.29%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.86% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.49% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 3.31% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 2.78% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 2.58% |
| Medtronic plc | MDT | 2.56% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company | WTW | 2.54% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.45% |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | BDX | 2.07% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | TMO | 2.03% |
| Honeywell International Inc. | HON | 2.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $5.87696 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $4.13757 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $4.19639 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $3.13797 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $1.34327 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $1.0699 | Dec 12, 2019 |