MFFIX vs. MFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund (MFFIX) and MFS Growth I (MFEIX).
MFFIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Sep 14, 2010. MFEIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Jul 10, 1997.
Performance
MFFIX vs. MFEIX - Performance Comparison
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MFFIX vs. MFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MFFIX MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund | -2.67% | 16.35% | 13.21% | 16.81% | -15.69% | 20.44% | 13.24% | 26.79% | -7.94% | 21.21% |
MFEIX MFS Growth I | -13.62% | 12.34% | 49.67% | 36.15% | -31.14% | 23.59% | 31.65% | 37.69% | 2.30% | 30.86% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MFFIX achieves a -2.67% return, which is significantly higher than MFEIX's -13.62% return. Over the past 10 years, MFFIX has underperformed MFEIX with an annualized return of 10.14%, while MFEIX has yielded a comparatively higher 15.44% annualized return.
MFFIX
- 1D
- -0.25%
- 1M
- -8.00%
- YTD
- -2.67%
- 6M
- -1.00%
- 1Y
- 13.34%
- 3Y*
- 12.62%
- 5Y*
- 7.61%
- 10Y*
- 10.14%
MFEIX
- 1D
- -0.59%
- 1M
- -9.06%
- YTD
- -13.62%
- 6M
- -14.22%
- 1Y
- 6.53%
- 3Y*
- 21.33%
- 5Y*
- 10.89%
- 10Y*
- 15.44%
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MFFIX vs. MFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MFFIX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than MFEIX's 0.60% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MFFIX vs. MFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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MFFIX vs. MFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund (MFFIX) and MFS Growth I (MFEIX). 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.
| MFFIX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.95 | 0.30 | +0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.38 | 0.59 | +0.80 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.08 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.09 | 0.22 | +0.87 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.08 | 0.74 | +4.34 |
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
| MFFIX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 | 0.30 | +0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.55 | 0.50 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.68 | 0.73 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.67 | 0.41 | +0.26 |
Correlation
The correlation between MFFIX and MFEIX is 0.86, 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
MFFIX vs. MFEIX - Dividend Comparison
MFFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.77%, less than MFEIX's 17.36% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MFFIX MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund | 7.77% | 7.56% | 4.81% | 3.51% | 6.38% | 9.06% | 2.37% | 4.34% | 3.88% | 3.10% | 3.90% | 1.76% |
MFEIX MFS Growth I | 17.36% | 14.99% | 25.47% | 4.86% | 1.05% | 2.76% | 3.57% | 1.57% | 3.78% | 2.50% | 1.61% | 3.65% |
Drawdowns
MFFIX vs. MFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MFFIX drawdown since its inception was -32.80%, smaller than the maximum MFEIX drawdown of -72.24%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MFFIX and MFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MFFIX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.80% | -72.24% | +39.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.00% | -17.30% | +6.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.17% | -36.11% | +12.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.80% | -36.11% | +3.31% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.31% | -17.30% | +8.99% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.00% | -23.85% | +19.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.35% | 5.06% | -2.71% |
Volatility
MFFIX vs. MFEIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund (MFFIX) is 4.02%, while MFS Growth I (MFEIX) has a volatility of 5.58%. This indicates that MFFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MFEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MFFIX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.02% | 5.58% | -1.56% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.86% | 12.05% | -4.19% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.19% | 21.56% | -7.37% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.90% | 21.87% | -7.97% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.91% | 21.16% | -6.25% |