- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Dec 5, 2024
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $272M
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Performance
MFSG Performance Chart
MFS Active Growth ETF (MFSG) is up 6.8% since the beginning of the year. MFSG is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
MFS Active Growth ETF (MFSG) has returned 6.80% so far this year and 20.82% over the past 12 months.
MFS Active Growth ETF
- 1D
- -1.37%
- 1M
- 0.70%
- YTD
- 6.80%
- 6M
- 6.76%
- 1Y
- 20.82%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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%
MFSG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 5, 2024, MFSG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MFSG closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.69% | -3.52% | -5.64% | 13.95% | 4.63% | -0.92% | 6.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.88% | -4.28% | -8.57% | 1.07% | 9.22% | 6.79% | 4.12% | -0.87% | 2.89% | 2.77% | -1.84% | -0.26% | 14.51% |
| 2024 | -2.99% | -2.99% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Active Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of -4.28%, beta of 1.20, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 05, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 129.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 110.55% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -4.28% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -4.28%
- Beta
- 1.20
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 110.55%
- Downside Capture
- 129.02%
Expense Ratio
MFSG has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MFSG ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of ETFs 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 Active Growth ETF (MFSG) 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.
| MFSG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.80 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.01 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.30 | 2.78 | -1.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.46 | 12.44 | -7.98 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Active Growth ETF provided a 0.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.02 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 0.07% | 0.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Active Growth ETF. 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 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
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 Active Growth ETF. 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 Active Growth ETF was 23.24%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 55 trading sessions.
The current MFS Active Growth ETF drawdown is 1.69%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -23.24%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 20d | 5mo 4dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.15%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 28d | 5mo 29dOct 2025 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.21%Jun 2026 | 8d | — | 21d 5hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.75%Jan 2025 | 1mo 3d | 8d | 1mo 11dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.13%Oct 2025 | 0s | 14d | 14dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MFSG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.24% | -56.78% | +33.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.15% | -9.10% | -7.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.69% | -1.80% | +0.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.60% | -10.71% | +6.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.68% | 2.03% | +2.65% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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