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MFS Value Fund
mutual fund
MEIAX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$52.16
+0.16
+0%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Value Equity
MEIAX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Value Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$52.16
+0.16
+0%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Value Equity
MEIAX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Value Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$52.16
+0.16
+0%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Value Equity
MEIAX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 16.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 12.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 11.7%
- Net Assets $62.5 B
- Holdings in Top 10 27.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$52.00
$39.24
$52.22
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.83%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 16.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA $250
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme U.S. Large-Cap Value Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Value
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$50.70
-0.26%
$80.49 B
1.61%
$0.82
blocked
blocked
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13.65%
0.59%
$43.72
+0.16%
$48.61 B
2.21%
$0.96
blocked
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15.51%
0.28%
$31.72
-0.06%
$48.50 B
2.76%
$0.88
blocked
blocked
blocked
14.93%
0.08%
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
Vanguard Value Index Fund
VTV | ETF
$138.73
+0.08%
$125.77 B
1.61%
$2.24
blocked
blocked
blocked
16.34%
0.04%
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWD | ETF
$159.55
+0.01%
$53.92 B
1.58%
$2.51
blocked
blocked
blocked
16.59%
0.19%
$105.21
-0.07%
$48.50 B
2.78%
$2.92
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14.80%
0.06%
$350.62
-0.23%
$30.46 B
1.58%
$5.55
blocked
blocked
blocked
14.25%
0.16%
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™
SCHD | ETF
$75.94
-0.08%
$26.00 B
2.88%
$2.19
blocked
blocked
blocked
18.24%
0.06%
MEIAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 16.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.56%
- Dividend Yield 0.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameMFS Value Fund
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Fund Family NameMFS
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Inception DateJan 02, 1996
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerNevin Chitkara
Fund Description
The fund normally invests the fund's assets primarily in equity securities. Equity securities include common stocks and other securities that represent an ownership interest (or right to acquire an ownership interest) in a company or other issuer. MFS focuses on investing the fund's assets in the stocks of companies the advisor believes are undervalued compared to their perceived worth (value companies).
MEIAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MEIAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.3% | -87.9% | 36.0% | 59.56% |
| 1 Yr | 36.5% | -11.4% | 102.8% | 73.61% |
| 3 Yr | 12.9%* | -1.8% | 24.5% | 33.22% |
| 5 Yr | 11.7%* | 2.5% | 21.7% | 57.52% |
| 10 Yr | 11.7%* | 1.1% | 17.7% | 28.40% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MEIAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.9% | -26.7% | 285.0% | 35.29% |
| 2019 | 25.8% | -32.1% | 76.3% | 9.85% |
| 2018 | -12.9% | -62.4% | 16.7% | 28.56% |
| 2017 | 12.5% | -72.0% | 37.9% | 28.50% |
| 2016 | 9.9% | -61.4% | 31.0% | 49.85% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MEIAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.3% | -88.0% | 36.0% | 59.77% |
| 1 Yr | 28.7% | -11.4% | 102.8% | 89.33% |
| 3 Yr | 10.7%* | -1.8% | 24.5% | 62.79% |
| 5 Yr | 10.4%* | 2.1% | 21.7% | 76.98% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | 0.9% | 17.7% | 47.49% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MEIAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.9% | -26.7% | 285.0% | 35.29% |
| 2019 | 25.8% | -32.1% | 76.3% | 9.85% |
| 2018 | -10.1% | -37.1% | 17.4% | 43.23% |
| 2017 | 17.5% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 27.45% |
| 2016 | 14.0% | -27.9% | 32.2% | 42.30% |
NAV & Total Return History
MEIAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MEIAX | Category Low | Category High | MEIAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 62.5 B | 200 | 126 B | 2.88% |
| Number of Holdings | 79 | 2 | 1665 | 43.82% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 17.4 B | 1.41 K | 28.6 B | 2.34% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 27.88% | 5.2% | 100.0% | 52.22% |
Top 10 Holdings
- JPMorgan Chase & Co 4.42%
- Johnson & Johnson 3.51%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.33%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.33%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.33%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.33%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.33%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.33%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.33%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.33%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MEIAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.27% | 51.79% | 145.54% | 64.37% |
| Cash | 1.74% | -75.04% | 21.41% | 32.96% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.67% | 70.09% |
| Other | 0.00% | -6.11% | 26.80% | 68.60% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.18% | 68.60% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 72.71% | 69.31% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MEIAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 27.69% | 0.00% | 55.04% | 9.20% |
| Healthcare | 18.68% | 0.00% | 36.74% | 13.83% |
| Industrials | 17.83% | 0.00% | 44.94% | 11.15% |
| Technology | 9.86% | 0.00% | 54.02% | 63.86% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.40% | 0.00% | 37.87% | 63.27% |
| Utilities | 6.30% | 0.00% | 31.25% | 22.83% |
| Basic Materials | 3.96% | 0.00% | 26.24% | 42.20% |
| Communication Services | 3.51% | 0.00% | 27.08% | 84.54% |
| Energy | 2.53% | 0.00% | 26.93% | 83.50% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 1.83% | 0.00% | 34.87% | 92.76% |
| Real Estate | 0.41% | 0.00% | 97.80% | 74.17% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MEIAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 90.79% | 26.40% | 143.94% | 69.57% |
| Non US | 7.48% | 0.00% | 49.16% | 26.98% |
MEIAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MEIAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% | 0.01% | 4.02% | 42.24% |
| Management Fee | 0.46% | 0.00% | 1.69% | 31.25% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 49.09% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| MEIAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 0.00% | 5.75% | 10.63% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.95% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MEIAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| MEIAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 16.00% | 0.00% | 488.00% | 9.00% |
MEIAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MEIAX | Category Low | Category High | MEIAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.36% | 70.82% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MEIAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MEIAX | Category Low | Category High | MEIAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.56% | -3.83% | 5.38% | 64.64% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MEIAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2019 | $0.133 |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.121 |
| Jun 27, 2018 | $0.196 |
| Mar 27, 2018 | $0.117 |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.115 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.132 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.114 |
| Sep 27, 2016 | $0.107 |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.151 |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.112 |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.131 |
| Jun 25, 2015 | $0.146 |
| Mar 26, 2015 | $0.204 |
| Sep 25, 2014 | $0.168 |
| Jun 26, 2014 | $0.145 |
| Mar 27, 2014 | $0.233 |
| Sep 25, 2013 | $0.103 |
| Jun 26, 2013 | $0.131 |
| Sep 25, 2012 | $0.093 |
| Jun 26, 2012 | $0.116 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.080 |
| Dec 08, 2011 | $0.131 |
| Sep 27, 2011 | $0.085 |
| Jun 23, 2011 | $0.097 |
| Mar 24, 2011 | $0.066 |
| Dec 09, 2010 | $0.096 |
| Sep 28, 2010 | $0.061 |
| Jun 24, 2010 | $0.085 |
| Mar 25, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Dec 10, 2009 | $0.099 |
| Sep 28, 2009 | $0.061 |
| Jun 25, 2009 | $0.088 |
| Mar 26, 2009 | $0.071 |
| Dec 11, 2008 | $0.112 |
| Sep 25, 2008 | $0.076 |
| Jun 26, 2008 | $0.085 |
| Mar 27, 2008 | $0.045 |
| Dec 11, 2007 | $0.111 |
| Sep 26, 2007 | $0.070 |
| Jun 27, 2007 | $0.090 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | $0.070 |
| Dec 07, 2006 | $0.085 |
| Sep 27, 2006 | $0.115 |
| Jun 28, 2006 | $0.080 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | $0.053 |
| Dec 02, 2005 | $0.089 |
| Sep 28, 2005 | $0.069 |
| Jun 28, 2005 | $0.071 |
| Mar 29, 2005 | $0.060 |
| Dec 02, 2004 | $0.068 |
| Sep 28, 2004 | $0.062 |
| Jun 28, 2004 | $0.064 |
| Mar 29, 2004 | $0.051 |
| Dec 02, 2003 | $0.053 |
| Sep 26, 2003 | $0.055 |
| Jun 26, 2003 | $0.057 |
| Mar 26, 2003 | $0.058 |
| Dec 03, 2002 | $0.050 |
| Sep 26, 2002 | $0.065 |
| Jun 26, 2002 | $0.041 |
| Mar 26, 2002 | $0.027 |
| Dec 04, 2001 | $0.048 |
| Sep 26, 2001 | $0.039 |
| Jun 27, 2001 | $0.039 |
| Mar 28, 2001 | $0.043 |
| Dec 04, 2000 | $0.058 |
| Sep 27, 2000 | $0.055 |
| Jun 28, 2000 | $0.055 |
| Mar 29, 2000 | $0.055 |
| Dec 10, 1999 | $0.055 |
| Sep 28, 1999 | $0.055 |
| Jun 30, 1999 | $0.055 |
| Mar 31, 1999 | $0.055 |
MEIAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Nevin Chitkara
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 31, 2006
15.09
15.1%
Nevin Chitkara is an investment officer of MFS Investment Management (MFS®) and a portfolio manager of the firm's value, total return, and global total return portfolios. Prior to being named portfolio manager in 2006, Nevin was an equity research analyst specializing in the business services, cellular telephone, and telephone services industries. Nevin joined MFS in 1997. Previously, he served on the corporate audit and business development staffs of General Electric Co.
Katherine Cannan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2019
1.5
1.5%
Katherine Ann Cannan - Investment Officer - Portfolio Manager - As an Equity Portfolio Manager, responsible for buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, risk control and cash management. Participates in the research process and strategy discussions. - Joined MFS in 2013; previous positions include Equity Research Analyst; MFS Summer Intern. - Previous experience includes 2 years as Associate at Thomas H. Lee Partners; 2 years as Analyst at Goldman, Sachs & Co.. - Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa - Harvard Business School, Master of Business Administration, 2013
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 85.67 | 7.17 | 5.79 |
