MSFRX vs. MFIOX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Total Return Fund (MSFRX) and MFS Income Fund (MFIOX).
MSFRX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Oct 5, 1970. MFIOX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Oct 29, 1987.
Performance
MSFRX vs. MFIOX - Performance Comparison
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MSFRX vs. MFIOX - 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% |
MFIOX MFS Income Fund | -0.75% | 7.37% | 2.66% | 7.46% | -14.14% | -0.28% | 9.47% | 11.36% | -2.38% | 5.73% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MSFRX achieves a 0.40% return, which is significantly higher than MFIOX's -0.75% return. Over the past 10 years, MSFRX has outperformed MFIOX with an annualized return of 7.92%, while MFIOX has yielded a comparatively lower 2.86% 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%
MFIOX
- 1D
- 0.51%
- 1M
- -2.32%
- YTD
- -0.75%
- 6M
- 0.23%
- 1Y
- 4.02%
- 3Y*
- 4.39%
- 5Y*
- 0.72%
- 10Y*
- 2.86%
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MSFRX vs. MFIOX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MSFRX has a 0.72% expense ratio, which is lower than MFIOX's 0.73% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MSFRX vs. MFIOX — Risk / Return Rank
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MSFRX vs. MFIOX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Total Return Fund (MSFRX) and MFS Income Fund (MFIOX). 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 | MFIOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.98 | 1.13 | -0.15 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.41 | 1.64 | -0.23 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.21 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.14 | 1.74 | -0.60 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.83 | 5.58 | -0.74 |
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 | MFIOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.98 | 1.13 | -0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.70 | 0.13 | +0.57 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 | 0.59 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.65 | 1.36 | -0.71 |
Correlation
The correlation between MSFRX and MFIOX is 0.17, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
MSFRX vs. MFIOX - Dividend Comparison
MSFRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.74%, more than MFIOX's 4.32% 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% |
MFIOX MFS Income Fund | 4.32% | 4.70% | 5.04% | 4.72% | 2.24% | 3.29% | 2.80% | 3.04% | 3.07% | 3.26% | 3.61% | 4.35% |
Drawdowns
MSFRX vs. MFIOX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MSFRX drawdown since its inception was -37.28%, which is greater than MFIOX's maximum drawdown of -19.07%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MSFRX and MFIOX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MSFRX | MFIOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.28% | -19.07% | -18.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.49% | -2.86% | -4.63% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.02% | -19.07% | +2.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -24.70% | -19.07% | -5.63% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.61% | -2.32% | -2.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.01% | -2.19% | -2.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.77% | 0.89% | +0.88% |
Volatility
MSFRX vs. MFIOX - Volatility Comparison
MFS Total Return Fund (MSFRX) has a higher volatility of 2.28% compared to MFS Income Fund (MFIOX) at 1.39%. This indicates that MSFRX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than MFIOX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MSFRX | MFIOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.28% | 1.39% | +0.89% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.00% | 2.35% | +2.65% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 9.38% | 4.10% | +5.28% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 9.75% | 5.48% | +4.27% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 10.45% | 4.86% | +5.59% |