- ISIN
- US55272P6381
- CUSIP
- 55272P638
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 2001
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
MVCAX Performance Chart
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund (MVCAX) is up 10.2% since the beginning of the year. MVCAX is currently trading at $33 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MVCAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,534.
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Returns By Period
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund (MVCAX) has returned 10.21% so far this year and 18.98% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MVCAX has returned 10.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.67%
- 1M
- 2.47%
- YTD
- 10.21%
- 6M
- 8.69%
- 1Y
- 18.98%
- 3Y*
- 12.70%
- 5Y*
- 8.94%
- 10Y*
- 10.01%
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%
MVCAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 31, 2001, MVCAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MVCAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.79% | 3.94% | -6.35% | 5.76% | 1.03% | 2.09% | 10.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.26% | -2.49% | -3.30% | -3.98% | 4.71% | 2.66% | 1.39% | 3.42% | -0.46% | -1.55% | 2.56% | 0.18% | 6.09% |
| 2024 | -1.68% | 5.35% | 5.08% | -4.43% | 4.03% | -2.08% | 6.36% | 1.93% | 1.37% | -0.69% | 5.94% | -7.31% | 13.57% |
| 2023 | 7.37% | -2.94% | -3.59% | 0.91% | -3.91% | 8.73% | 3.08% | -3.22% | -4.34% | -3.92% | 8.49% | 6.75% | 12.51% |
| 2022 | -2.98% | 0.20% | 0.16% | -5.41% | 3.27% | -10.41% | 8.12% | -2.62% | -9.38% | 9.88% | 6.11% | -3.96% | -8.96% |
| 2021 | -0.55% | 6.81% | 6.67% | 5.01% | 1.64% | -1.68% | 0.49% | 2.23% | -3.01% | 5.38% | -1.97% | 6.57% | 30.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.41%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 2001.
- This fund captured 106.27% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.82% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.87, 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
- 1.41%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 106.27%
- Downside Capture
- 100.82%
Expense Ratio
MVCAX has a high expense ratio of 1.02%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MVCAX ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% 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 Mid Cap Value Fund (MVCAX) 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.
| MVCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.61 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.63 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.05 | 2.78 | -0.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.99 | 12.44 | -5.45 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund provided a 7.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.47 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.47 | $2.47 | $3.37 | $0.81 | $1.42 | $1.80 | $0.20 | $0.50 | $1.23 | $0.78 | $0.01 | $0.85 |
Dividend yield | 7.45% | 8.21% | 10.99% | 2.73% | 5.22% | 5.70% | 0.80% | 2.03% | 6.36% | 3.36% | 0.07% | 4.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Mid Cap 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.47 | $2.47 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.37 | $3.37 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.81 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $1.42 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $1.80 |
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 Mid Cap 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 Mid Cap Value Fund was 60.41%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
The current MFS Mid Cap Value Fund drawdown is 1.07%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.41%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 10moJun 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.79%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 8mo 6d | 9mo 7dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -32.75%Oct 2002 | 5mo 20d | 1y 25d | 1y 6moApr 2002 - Nov 2003 |
2011 bear market2011 | -24.38%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 11mo 9d | 1y 2moJul 2011 - Sep 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.05%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 8mo 7d | 1y 15dNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MVCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.41% | -56.78% | -3.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.39% | -9.10% | -0.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.05% | -18.90% | -2.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.05% | -25.43% | +4.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.79% | -33.92% | -8.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.07% | -1.80% | +0.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.12% | -10.71% | +2.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.75% | 2.03% | +0.72% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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