MFS Limited Maturity R4 (MQLJX)
| Fund Assets | 3.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.84% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.95 |
| YTD Return | 2.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.26% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.85 |
| 52-Week High | 5.95 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 401 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MQLJX
MFS Limited Maturity Fund R4 is an open‑end mutual fund focused on short‑term, investment‑grade fixed income. Its stated objective is total return with an emphasis on current income while considering capital preservation, achieved by maintaining a dollar‑weighted average effective maturity that typically does not exceed five years. The portfolio spans U.S. government and agency securities, investment‑grade corporates, securitized instruments, and select foreign government issues, constructed bottom‑up with broad sector diversification to manage risk. Classified in the short‑term bond category, it is benchmarked to the Bloomberg 1–3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index, reflecting its conservative duration profile. The R4 share class has no front‑end or deferred sales charge and is available to eligible investors, with an expense structure supported by contractual fee waivers in place through at least August 2025. The fund distributes income monthly and reports a 30‑day SEC yield aligned with short‑duration markets, underscoring its role as a core capital‑preservation and income vehicle within fixed income allocations.
Performance
MQLJX had a total return of 2.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.21%.
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 | $0.02227 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02227 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02229 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02125 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02121 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02123 | Apr 1, 2025 |