MFS Value B (MFEBX)
| Fund Assets | 55.33B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.54% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.97 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.62% |
| Dividend Growth | 12.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 51.02 |
| YTD Return | 6.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.05% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.98% |
| 52-Week Low | 44.66 |
| 52-Week High | 55.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Nov 4, 1997 |
About MFEBX
MFS Value Fund Class B is a mutual fund with a primary focus on investing in large-cap, high-quality companies that are attractively valued within the public equities market. The fund aims to achieve capital appreciation by employing a traditional value investing approach, specifically seeking stocks that appear undervalued compared to their intrinsic worth. Emphasizing a long-term investment horizon, the fund utilizes a flexible valuation methodology that places significant weight on fundamental metrics, such as cash flow and returns-based analysis. An integral part of its strategy is rigorous downside risk management, designed to protect capital across various market environments. The fund benchmark is the Russell 1000® Value Index, underscoring its commitment to the value segment of the U.S. equity market. Managed by a team with deep expertise, the fund has been in operation since 1996 and maintains substantial net assets, reflecting its established presence. Its role in the financial market is to offer investors exposure to value stocks, potentially enhancing diversification and complementing growth-oriented strategies within broader portfolios.
Performance
MFEBX had a total return of 8.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.92%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VWNFX | Vanguard | Vanguard Windsor™ II Fund Investor Share | 0.32% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.92% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 4.68% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 4.17% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 3.26% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 3.07% |
| American Express Company | AXP | 2.45% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 2.44% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 2.44% |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | MMC | 2.29% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 2.07% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.08974 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.11807 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.69317 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.06889 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.09688 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.10724 | Mar 27, 2024 |