- ISIN
- US5529858632
- CUSIP
- 552985863
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Jul 10, 1997
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MFEIX Performance Chart
MFS Growth I (MFEIX) is up 5.3% since the beginning of the year. MFEIX is currently trading at $207 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MFEIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,869.
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Returns By Period
MFS Growth I (MFEIX) has returned 5.25% so far this year and 16.22% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MFEIX has achieved an annualized return of 17.72%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
MFS Growth I
- 1D
- 1.66%
- 1M
- 1.35%
- YTD
- 5.25%
- 6M
- 5.05%
- 1Y
- 16.22%
- 3Y*
- 25.27%
- 5Y*
- 13.33%
- 10Y*
- 17.72%
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%
MFEIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1996, MFEIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +21.5%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -20.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MFEIX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.03% | -4.02% | -5.59% | 12.99% | 4.07% | -0.19% | 5.25% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.11% | -4.51% | -8.37% | 1.34% | 8.78% | 6.79% | 3.63% | -0.77% | 2.59% | 2.28% | -2.13% | -0.79% | 12.34% |
| 2024 | 4.42% | 8.45% | 2.61% | -4.56% | 6.35% | 5.50% | -1.80% | 1.21% | 1.69% | -0.74% | 6.16% | 12.95% | 49.67% |
| 2023 | 7.81% | -3.62% | 6.56% | 1.72% | 3.97% | 6.04% | 2.38% | 0.27% | -5.35% | -0.68% | 9.85% | 3.43% | 36.15% |
| 2022 | -9.67% | -5.41% | 2.59% | -11.86% | -1.20% | -7.43% | 10.74% | -5.88% | -9.92% | 4.74% | 5.61% | -6.17% | -31.14% |
| 2021 | -1.95% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 7.75% | -0.97% | 5.50% | 3.62% | 3.81% | -5.87% | 7.30% | -0.96% | 1.65% | 23.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Growth I has an annualized alpha of 1.90%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1996.
- This fund captured 120.67% of S&P 500 Index gains and 110.34% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.07 and R2 of 0.81, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.90%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 120.67%
- Downside Capture
- 110.34%
Expense Ratio
MFEIX has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MFEIX ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Growth I (MFEIX) 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.
| MFEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.37 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.90 | 2.78 | -1.88 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.90 | 12.44 | -9.54 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Growth I provided a 14.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $29.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $29.48 | $29.48 | $51.37 | $8.36 | $1.39 | $5.37 | $5.77 | $2.00 | $3.55 | $2.38 | $1.20 | $2.70 |
Dividend yield | 14.25% | 14.99% | 25.47% | 4.86% | 1.05% | 2.76% | 3.57% | 1.57% | 3.78% | 2.50% | 1.61% | 3.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Growth I. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.35 | $29.48 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $51.01 | $51.37 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.91 | $8.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $1.39 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.65 | $5.37 |
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 Growth I. 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 Growth I was 72.24%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 2796 trading sessions.
The current MFS Growth I drawdown is 1.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -72.24%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 11y 1mo | 13y 7moMar 2000 - Nov 2013 |
1998 bear market1998 | -37.01%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 2mo 24d | 5mo 13dJul 1998 - Dec 1998 |
Bear market2022 | -36.11%Nov 2022 | 11mo 16d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.36%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 1d | 4mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.24%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 20d | 5mo 4dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MFEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -72.24% | -56.78% | -15.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.30% | -9.10% | -8.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.24% | -18.90% | -4.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.11% | -25.43% | -10.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.11% | -33.92% | -2.19% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.32% | -1.80% | +0.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.69% | -10.71% | -12.98% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.37% | 2.03% | +3.34% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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