MFS Research Fund (MFRFX)
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests its assets primarily in equity securities. Equity securities include common stocks and other securities that represent an ownership interest (or right to acquire an ownership interest) in a company or other issuer.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US5529811029 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 552981102 |
| Issuer | MFS |
| Inception Date | Oct 13, 1971 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
MFRFX has a high expense ratio of 0.78%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MFS Research Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
MFS Research Fund had a return of 10.37% year-to-date (YTD) and 25.39% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MFS Research Fund had an annualized return of 11.86%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.90%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.37% | 11.05% |
| 1 month | 4.38% | 4.86% |
| 6 months | 16.45% | 17.50% |
| 1 year | 25.39% | 27.37% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.84% | 13.14% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.86% | 10.90% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MFRFX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.29% | 5.57% | 3.07% | -4.85% | 10.37% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 5.73% | -3.82% | 2.62% | 2.00% | 0.16% | 6.00% | 3.10% | -1.75% | -4.90% | -1.28% | 9.07% | 3.89% | 21.79% |
| 2022 | -5.56% | -3.21% | 2.24% | -7.91% | 1.06% | -7.44% | 8.63% | -3.97% | -8.37% | 7.44% | 5.30% | -4.91% | -17.21% |
| 2021 | -2.05% | 3.03% | 4.28% | 6.11% | 0.54% | 2.02% | 2.80% | 2.66% | -5.11% | 6.32% | -2.12% | 4.43% | 24.66% |
| 2020 | 1.08% | -7.76% | -12.41% | 12.10% | 5.18% | 1.22% | 5.05% | 6.52% | -3.30% | -2.88% | 9.99% | 3.52% | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 9.01% | 3.26% | 1.88% | 4.61% | -4.89% | 6.46% | 2.13% | -1.05% | 0.77% | 0.88% | 3.63% | 2.96% | 33.13% |
| 2018 | 5.61% | -3.10% | -1.86% | 0.19% | 1.98% | 0.95% | 3.49% | 3.04% | 0.52% | -7.47% | 2.29% | -9.13% | -4.51% |
| 2017 | 2.96% | 3.98% | 0.23% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 0.44% | 2.05% | 0.54% | 1.64% | 2.91% | 2.22% | 0.60% | 23.31% |
| 2016 | -4.69% | -0.96% | 6.29% | 0.77% | 2.22% | 0.38% | 3.56% | 0.49% | -0.10% | -2.21% | 2.05% | 1.04% | 8.75% |
| 2015 | -3.29% | 6.43% | -1.02% | 0.31% | 1.51% | -1.31% | 2.12% | -5.85% | -3.40% | 7.31% | 0.36% | -1.61% | 0.75% |
| 2014 | -3.22% | 5.04% | -0.51% | -0.46% | 2.36% | 2.06% | -1.63% | 3.87% | -1.60% | 1.86% | 2.63% | 0.64% | 11.26% |
| 2013 | 4.83% | 1.87% | 3.34% | 1.14% | 2.98% | -0.91% | 5.16% | -2.84% | 3.25% | 3.67% | 3.01% | 4.05% | 33.51% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MFRFX is 73, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
MFRFX (MFS Research Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Research Fund (MFRFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Research Fund granted a 5.54% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.26 | $3.26 | $3.52 | $3.28 | $2.60 | $1.70 | $4.50 | $3.71 | $2.10 | $2.51 | $2.41 | $1.38 |
Dividend yield | 5.54% | 6.12% | 7.56% | 5.43% | 5.09% | 3.68% | 12.52% | 8.80% | 5.65% | 6.98% | 6.31% | 3.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Research 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.26 | $3.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.52 | $3.52 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.28 | $3.28 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.60 | $2.60 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $1.70 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.71 | $3.71 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.51 | $2.51 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.41 | $2.41 |
| 2013 | $1.38 | $1.38 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MFS Research 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 Research Fund was 54.85%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 1255 trading sessions.
The current MFS Research Fund drawdown is 0.14%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.85% | Sep 5, 2000 | 523 | Oct 9, 2002 | 1255 | Oct 9, 2007 | 1778 |
| -52.38% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 743 | Feb 16, 2012 | 1081 |
| -46.14% | Aug 26, 1987 | 44 | Oct 26, 1987 | 1544 | Sep 24, 1993 | 1588 |
| -33.52% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 130 |
| -29.72% | Jul 7, 1986 | 65 | Oct 3, 1986 | 220 | Aug 7, 1987 | 285 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current MFS Research Fund volatility is 3.45%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.