MFS Total Return Bond A (MRBFX)
| Fund Assets | 8.25B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.62 |
| YTD Return | 3.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.15% |
| 5-Year Return | -3.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.27 |
| 52-Week High | 9.84 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1111 |
| Inception Date | Jan 4, 1999 |
About MRBFX
MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with a combination of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in fixed-income securities. The fund’s core strategy emphasizes a diversified portfolio that typically maintains at least 80% allocation to bonds, focusing on investment-grade debt but with the flexibility to include select below-investment-grade securities to enhance returns. Its investment approach is research-driven, integrating macroeconomic analysis, bottom-up security selection, and quantitative insights to optimize sector allocation, security choice, and interest rate risk positioning. The fund’s holdings often comprise U.S. Treasury notes, government agency securities, and high-quality corporate bonds, reflecting a moderate credit quality and interest rate sensitivity profile. Serving as an intermediate core-plus bond fund, it benchmarks its performance against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified fixed-income exposure within broader asset allocation strategies. Managed collaboratively by experienced portfolio managers and analysts since its inception in 1999, MFS Total Return Bond Fund Class A is notable for its large asset base and structured, risk-aware investment process.
Performance
MRBFX had a total return of 1.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.12%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
28.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 4.13% | T.4.125 02.15.27 | 5.78% |
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 5.65% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 4.26% |
| Ultra US Treasury Bond Future Sept 25 | n/a | 2.48% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 11.15.43 | 2.16% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 06.30.29 | 2.07% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.54 | 2.05% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 11.15.34 | 1.92% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.38% | T.4.375 08.15.43 | 1.19% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.88% | T.4.875 10.31.28 | 1.15% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03249 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03249 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0325 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03249 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03234 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03244 | Apr 1, 2025 |