LFIIX vs. MFEKX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund (LFIIX) and MFS Growth R6 (MFEKX).
LFIIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Nov 1, 2012. MFEKX is an actively managed fund by MFS. It was launched on Jun 1, 2012.
Performance
LFIIX vs. MFEKX - Performance Comparison
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LFIIX vs. MFEKX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LFIIX MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund | -0.28% | 16.32% | 13.17% | 16.86% | -15.66% | 20.39% | 13.28% | 26.76% | -7.89% | 21.19% |
MFEKX MFS Growth R6 | -10.29% | 12.44% | 49.62% | 36.27% | -31.07% | 23.71% | 31.77% | 37.82% | 2.40% | 30.97% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LFIIX achieves a -0.28% return, which is significantly higher than MFEKX's -10.29% return. Over the past 10 years, LFIIX has underperformed MFEKX with an annualized return of 10.36%, while MFEKX has yielded a comparatively higher 15.97% annualized return.
LFIIX
- 1D
- 2.45%
- 1M
- -5.40%
- YTD
- -0.28%
- 6M
- 1.30%
- 1Y
- 15.71%
- 3Y*
- 13.53%
- 5Y*
- 7.86%
- 10Y*
- 10.36%
MFEKX
- 1D
- 3.82%
- 1M
- -5.74%
- YTD
- -10.29%
- 6M
- -10.92%
- 1Y
- 9.71%
- 3Y*
- 22.91%
- 5Y*
- 11.35%
- 10Y*
- 15.97%
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LFIIX vs. MFEKX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LFIIX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than MFEKX's 0.51% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LFIIX vs. MFEKX — Risk / Return Rank
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LFIIX vs. MFEKX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund (LFIIX) and MFS Growth R6 (MFEKX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| LFIIX | MFEKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.12 | 0.49 | +0.63 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.63 | 0.86 | +0.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.12 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | 0.62 | +0.85 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.73 | 2.09 | +4.65 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| LFIIX | MFEKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.12 | 0.49 | +0.63 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.57 | 0.52 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.70 | 0.76 | -0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.69 | 0.81 | -0.12 |
Correlation
The correlation between LFIIX and MFEKX is 0.85, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
LFIIX vs. MFEKX - Dividend Comparison
LFIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.85%, less than MFEKX's 16.52% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LFIIX MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund | 6.85% | 6.84% | 4.56% | 3.56% | 6.36% | 8.07% | 2.32% | 3.79% | 3.50% | 2.69% | 2.70% | 1.33% |
MFEKX MFS Growth R6 | 16.52% | 14.82% | 25.31% | 4.82% | 1.04% | 2.74% | 3.55% | 1.57% | 3.88% | 2.49% | 1.70% | 3.64% |
Drawdowns
LFIIX vs. MFEKX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LFIIX drawdown since its inception was -32.79%, smaller than the maximum MFEKX drawdown of -36.06%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LFIIX and MFEKX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LFIIX | MFEKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.79% | -36.06% | +3.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.00% | -17.27% | +6.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.17% | -36.06% | +12.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.79% | -36.06% | +3.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.10% | -14.11% | +8.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.91% | -5.66% | +1.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.39% | 5.13% | -2.74% |
Volatility
LFIIX vs. MFEKX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund (LFIIX) is 4.94%, while MFS Growth R6 (MFEKX) has a volatility of 6.97%. This indicates that LFIIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MFEKX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LFIIX | MFEKX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.94% | 6.97% | -2.03% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.28% | 12.64% | -4.36% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.39% | 21.85% | -7.46% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.94% | 21.91% | -7.97% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.93% | 21.15% | -6.22% |