LTTIX vs. MEIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund (LTTIX) and MFS Value Fund Class I (MEIIX).
LTTIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Nov 1, 2012. MEIIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Feb 1, 1996.
Performance
LTTIX vs. MEIIX - Performance Comparison
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LTTIX vs. MEIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LTTIX MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund | -0.84% | 9.29% | 6.73% | 10.36% | -12.36% | 8.61% | 10.61% | 17.82% | -3.97% | 13.16% |
MEIIX MFS Value Fund Class I | -0.56% | 13.26% | 11.86% | 8.21% | -6.02% | 25.43% | 3.99% | 30.04% | -9.90% | 17.20% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LTTIX achieves a -0.84% return, which is significantly lower than MEIIX's -0.56% return. Over the past 10 years, LTTIX has underperformed MEIIX with an annualized return of 6.13%, while MEIIX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.72% annualized return.
LTTIX
- 1D
- 0.15%
- 1M
- -3.42%
- YTD
- -0.84%
- 6M
- 0.39%
- 1Y
- 6.73%
- 3Y*
- 7.20%
- 5Y*
- 3.76%
- 10Y*
- 6.13%
MEIIX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -6.34%
- YTD
- -0.56%
- 6M
- 1.67%
- 1Y
- 8.35%
- 3Y*
- 11.42%
- 5Y*
- 8.14%
- 10Y*
- 9.72%
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LTTIX vs. MEIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LTTIX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than MEIIX's 0.55% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LTTIX vs. MEIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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LTTIX vs. MEIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund (LTTIX) and MFS Value Fund Class I (MEIIX). 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.
| LTTIX | MEIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.38 | 0.65 | +0.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.92 | 0.97 | +0.94 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.14 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.70 | 0.77 | +0.92 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.99 | 3.43 | +3.56 |
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
| LTTIX | MEIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.38 | 0.65 | +0.73 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.85 | 0.59 | +0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.83 | 0.56 | +0.27 |
Correlation
The correlation between LTTIX and MEIIX is 0.82, 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
LTTIX vs. MEIIX - Dividend Comparison
LTTIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.20%, less than MEIIX's 9.77% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LTTIX MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund | 8.20% | 8.13% | 7.07% | 3.30% | 5.88% | 7.35% | 2.83% | 3.68% | 4.32% | 3.51% | 4.03% | 1.82% |
MEIIX MFS Value Fund Class I | 9.77% | 9.52% | 9.30% | 8.41% | 7.58% | 3.32% | 2.63% | 3.17% | 3.62% | 4.04% | 2.91% | 5.97% |
Drawdowns
LTTIX vs. MEIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LTTIX drawdown since its inception was -19.33%, smaller than the maximum MEIIX drawdown of -52.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LTTIX and MEIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LTTIX | MEIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.33% | -52.64% | +33.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.02% | -11.10% | +7.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.92% | -17.58% | +0.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.33% | -36.70% | +17.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.49% | -6.55% | +3.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.70% | -6.58% | +3.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.97% | 2.51% | -1.54% |
Volatility
LTTIX vs. MEIIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund (LTTIX) is 1.75%, while MFS Value Fund Class I (MEIIX) has a volatility of 3.11%. This indicates that LTTIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MEIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LTTIX | MEIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.75% | 3.11% | -1.36% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.96% | 7.68% | -4.72% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 5.08% | 14.78% | -9.70% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.36% | 13.90% | -7.54% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 7.25% | 16.55% | -9.30% |