- ISIN
- US5529863095
- CUSIP
- 552986309
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Feb 13, 1992
- Category
- Utilities 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
MMUFX Performance Chart
MFS Utilities Fund (MMUFX) is up 6.4% since the beginning of the year. MMUFX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MMUFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,466.
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Returns By Period
MFS Utilities Fund (MMUFX) has returned 6.40% so far this year and 16.30% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MMUFX has returned 8.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
MFS Utilities Fund
- 1D
- 0.54%
- 1M
- -1.68%
- YTD
- 6.40%
- 6M
- 6.92%
- 1Y
- 16.30%
- 3Y*
- 9.66%
- 5Y*
- 7.95%
- 10Y*
- 8.67%
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%
MMUFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 14, 1992, MMUFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -16.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MMUFX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.15% | 10.50% | -3.77% | 2.98% | -5.28% | 0.42% | 6.40% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.31% | 0.53% | -0.13% | 1.37% | 3.88% | 0.26% | 3.70% | -1.06% | 3.97% | 2.97% | 2.16% | -4.20% | 14.32% |
| 2024 | -4.88% | -0.85% | 5.00% | 0.34% | 8.70% | -5.58% | 7.11% | 4.20% | 5.93% | -3.02% | 3.40% | -7.88% | 11.38% |
| 2023 | -0.18% | -4.56% | 4.48% | 2.63% | -5.30% | 2.27% | 1.17% | -5.93% | -6.03% | 0.15% | 7.09% | 2.98% | -2.28% |
| 2022 | -3.35% | -0.04% | 7.02% | -3.25% | 2.79% | -6.81% | 6.80% | -0.56% | -10.34% | 3.86% | 7.34% | -1.35% | 0.35% |
| 2021 | -1.35% | -5.48% | 8.61% | 3.74% | -0.67% | -1.36% | 2.02% | 4.21% | -6.16% | 5.57% | -1.88% | 7.04% | 13.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Utilities Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.13%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 14, 1992.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (79.81%) than losses (70.51%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.13% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.13%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 79.81%
- Downside Capture
- 70.51%
Expense Ratio
MMUFX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MMUFX ranks 20 for risk / return — below 20% 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 Utilities Fund (MMUFX) 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.
| MMUFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.87 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.37 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.90 | 2.78 | -0.89 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.68 | 12.44 | -7.76 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Utilities Fund provided a 3.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.94 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.84 | $1.22 | $1.96 | $1.37 | $1.32 | $1.56 | $0.84 | $0.54 | $0.67 | $1.53 |
Dividend yield | 3.60% | 3.83% | 3.72% | 5.82% | 8.68% | 5.61% | 5.80% | 6.85% | 4.29% | 2.67% | 3.72% | 9.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Utilities 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.94 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.84 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $1.22 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.64 | $1.96 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.37 |
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 Utilities 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 Utilities Fund was 56.03%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 684 trading sessions.
The current MFS Utilities Fund drawdown is 5.74%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -56.03%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 2y 8mo | 5y 3moMar 2000 - Jun 2005 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.15%Mar 2009 | 9mo 6d | 2y 1mo | 2y 10moJun 2008 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.82%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 9mo 21d | 10mo 24dFeb 2020 - Jan 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -26.10%Jan 2016 | 8mo 3d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1dMay 2015 - May 2017 |
2023 bear market2023 | -21.64%Oct 2023 | 1y 1mo | 10mo 1d | 1y 11moAug 2022 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MMUFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.03% | -56.78% | +0.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.75% | -9.10% | +0.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.72% | -18.90% | +1.18% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.64% | -25.43% | +3.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.82% | -33.92% | -1.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.74% | -1.80% | -3.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.75% | -10.71% | +1.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.54% | 2.03% | +1.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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