MSFRX vs. MFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Total Return Fund (MSFRX) and MFS Growth I (MFEIX).
MSFRX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Oct 5, 1970. MFEIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Jul 10, 1997.
Performance
MSFRX vs. MFEIX - Performance Comparison
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MSFRX vs. MFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSFRX MFS Total Return Fund | 0.40% | 10.98% | 14.73% | 10.34% | -9.70% | 14.00% | 9.72% | 20.20% | -5.80% | 12.18% |
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, MSFRX achieves a 0.40% return, which is significantly higher than MFEIX's -13.62% return. Over the past 10 years, MSFRX has underperformed MFEIX with an annualized return of 7.92%, while MFEIX has yielded a comparatively higher 15.44% annualized return.
MSFRX
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- -4.56%
- YTD
- 0.40%
- 6M
- 2.34%
- 1Y
- 8.41%
- 3Y*
- 11.76%
- 5Y*
- 6.78%
- 10Y*
- 7.92%
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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MSFRX vs. MFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MSFRX has a 0.72% expense ratio, which is higher than MFEIX's 0.60% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MSFRX vs. MFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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MSFRX vs. MFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Total Return Fund (MSFRX) 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.
| MSFRX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.98 | 0.30 | +0.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.41 | 0.59 | +0.83 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.08 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.14 | 0.22 | +0.93 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.83 | 0.74 | +4.10 |
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
| MSFRX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.98 | 0.30 | +0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.70 | 0.50 | +0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 | 0.73 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.65 | 0.41 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between MSFRX and MFEIX is 0.75, 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
MSFRX vs. MFEIX - Dividend Comparison
MSFRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.74%, less than MFEIX's 17.36% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSFRX MFS Total Return Fund | 8.74% | 8.93% | 14.87% | 6.19% | 5.38% | 8.33% | 6.93% | 3.22% | 4.99% | 5.67% | 3.54% | 5.55% |
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
MSFRX vs. MFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MSFRX drawdown since its inception was -37.28%, smaller than the maximum MFEIX drawdown of -72.24%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MSFRX and MFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MSFRX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.28% | -72.24% | +34.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.49% | -17.30% | +9.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.02% | -36.11% | +19.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -24.70% | -36.11% | +11.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.61% | -17.30% | +12.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.01% | -23.85% | +18.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.77% | 5.06% | -3.29% |
Volatility
MSFRX vs. MFEIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MFS Total Return Fund (MSFRX) is 2.28%, while MFS Growth I (MFEIX) has a volatility of 5.58%. This indicates that MSFRX 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
| MSFRX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.28% | 5.58% | -3.30% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.00% | 12.05% | -7.05% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 9.38% | 21.56% | -12.18% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 9.75% | 21.87% | -12.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 10.45% | 21.16% | -10.71% |