- ISIN
- US5529838014
- CUSIP
- 552983801
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Jan 2, 1996
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
MEIAX Performance Chart
MFS Value Fund (MEIAX) is up 6.4% since the beginning of the year. MEIAX is currently trading at $53 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MEIAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,522.
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Returns By Period
MFS Value Fund (MEIAX) has returned 6.36% so far this year and 15.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MEIAX has returned 9.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
MFS Value Fund
- 1D
- -0.26%
- 1M
- 1.30%
- YTD
- 6.36%
- 6M
- 5.64%
- 1Y
- 15.73%
- 3Y*
- 12.65%
- 5Y*
- 8.76%
- 10Y*
- 9.88%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MEIAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 1995, MEIAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MEIAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.26% | 2.77% | -4.82% | 4.62% | -1.20% | 1.87% | 6.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.13% | 1.86% | -2.09% | -2.72% | 3.22% | 2.29% | -0.68% | 3.75% | 0.59% | -2.08% | 2.86% | 1.45% | 12.97% |
| 2024 | 0.57% | 3.49% | 4.49% | -3.81% | 2.92% | -1.18% | 5.23% | 3.24% | -0.26% | -1.35% | 4.84% | -6.40% | 11.60% |
| 2023 | 2.93% | -3.97% | -0.36% | 1.74% | -4.01% | 6.01% | 2.58% | -2.21% | -3.60% | -1.88% | 6.50% | 4.75% | 7.92% |
| 2022 | -3.40% | -2.78% | 2.55% | -5.39% | 3.04% | -7.64% | 6.37% | -2.63% | -7.91% | 9.86% | 6.77% | -3.36% | -6.25% |
| 2021 | -1.90% | 3.91% | 6.52% | 4.41% | 2.51% | -1.36% | 2.35% | 2.51% | -4.12% | 5.56% | -2.98% | 5.93% | 25.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.68%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 1995.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.85%) than losses (81.02%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.68% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.68%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 87.85%
- Downside Capture
- 81.02%
Expense Ratio
MEIAX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MEIAX ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Value Fund (MEIAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MEIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.58 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.34 | 2.78 | -0.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.04 | 12.44 | -4.40 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Value Fund provided a 8.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.74 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.74 | $4.67 | $4.41 | $3.88 | $3.49 | $1.69 | $1.09 | $1.32 | $1.19 | $1.57 | $1.02 | $1.88 |
Dividend yield | 8.96% | 9.34% | 9.10% | 8.21% | 7.36% | 3.10% | 2.42% | 2.97% | 3.36% | 3.87% | 2.84% | 5.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Value Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.07 | $4.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.82 | $4.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.34 | $3.88 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.90 | $3.49 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $1.69 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MFS Value Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the MFS Value Fund was 52.85%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 888 trading sessions.
The current MFS Value Fund drawdown is 1.42%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -52.85%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 6mo | 4y 11moOct 2007 - Sep 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.71%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 8mo 16d | 9mo 20dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -30.01%Oct 2002 | 1y 9mo | 1y 3mo | 3y 23dDec 2000 - Jan 2004 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.18%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 9d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
Bear market2022 | -17.72%Sep 2022 | 8mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MEIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.85% | -56.78% | +3.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.78% | -9.10% | +2.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.26% | -18.90% | +5.64% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.72% | -25.43% | +7.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.71% | -33.92% | -2.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.42% | -1.80% | +0.38% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.53% | -10.71% | +4.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.97% | 2.03% | -0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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