MFS Limited Maturity R3 (MQLHX)
| Fund Assets | 3.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.10% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.92 |
| YTD Return | 2.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.58% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.83 |
| 52-Week High | 5.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 401 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MQLHX
MFS Limited Maturity Fund Class R3 is an open-end mutual fund focused on short-term, investment‑grade fixed income. Its primary purpose is to deliver total return with an emphasis on current income while considering capital preservation, aligning with a limited‑maturity approach that targets lower interest‑rate sensitivity than intermediate or long‑duration bond strategies. The portfolio typically holds U.S. government, agency, and high‑quality corporate bonds with effective durations in the short‑term range common to its Morningstar Short-Term Bond category, reflecting a conservative risk profile relative to longer‑dated bond funds. Managed by MFS Investment Management, the strategy emphasizes diversified credit exposure and high‑quality issuers, aiming to balance income generation and stability across changing rate environments. Within the broader market, the fund serves as a core short‑duration allocation for investors seeking a ballast to equity volatility, a complement to cash equivalents, or a funding source for near‑term liabilities. Its role is to provide steady income and modest total return potential with constrained interest‑rate risk, as evidenced by category‑appropriate performance comparisons and duration characteristics.
Performance
MQLHX had a total return of 2.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.97%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBNTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd M | 0.51% |
| FBNAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd A | 0.50% |
| FBNIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd I | 0.30% |
| FANCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd C | 1.36% |
| FIKTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Z | 0.25% |
Top 10 Holdings
25.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 4.63% | T.4.625 11.15.26 | 8.75% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.13% | T.4.125 06.15.26 | 6.99% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.88% | T.4.875 11.30.25 | 4.45% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 07.31.27 | 1.48% |
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 1.29% |
| Bank of America Corp. 1.73% | BAC.V1.734 07.22.27 | 0.70% |
| The Boeing Company 2.2% | BA.2.196 02.04.26 | 0.64% |
| Tcw Clo 2020-1 Ltd / Tcw Clo 2020-1 LLC 5.93% | TCW.2020-1A BR3 | 0.56% |
| Morgan Stanley 1.51% | MS.V1.512 07.20.27 GMTN | 0.56% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. 5.04% | JPM.V5.04 01.23.28 | 0.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02097 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02097 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02099 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.01995 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.01992 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.01997 | Apr 1, 2025 |