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MFS Corporate Bond Fund
mutual fund
MFBFX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$15.52
+0.03
+0%
primary theme
Corporate Bond
MFBFX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Corporate Bond Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$15.52
+0.03
+0%
primary theme
Corporate Bond
MFBFX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Corporate Bond Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$15.52
+0.03
+0%
primary theme
Corporate Bond
MFBFX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return -1.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 8.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 4.9%
- Net Assets $6.19 B
- Holdings in Top 10 23.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$15.49
$14.82
$15.96
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.78%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 4.25%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 37.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA $250
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme Corporate Bond
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Corporate Bond
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$31.98
0.00%
$48.39 B
2.48%
$0.79
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-1.02%
0.05%
$10.31
+0.19%
$37.26 B
2.31%
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-1.53%
0.20%
$11.10
+0.09%
$19.23 B
3.02%
$0.33
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-1.68%
0.85%
$10.87
+0.28%
$4.06 B
2.38%
$0.26
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-1.63%
0.15%
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$96.09
+0.13%
$48.39 B
2.29%
$2.20
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-1.04%
0.05%
$136.01
+0.08%
$40.23 B
2.41%
$3.28
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-1.43%
0.14%
$61.10
+0.10%
$11.87 B
2.39%
$1.46
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-1.05%
0.06%
$36.92
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$6.79 B
1.76%
$0.65
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-0.73%
0.07%
$61.25
+0.11%
$5.87 B
2.52%
$1.54
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-1.13%
0.04%
MFBFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -1.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.42%
- Dividend Yield 2.5%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameMFS Corporate Bond Fund
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Fund Family NameMFS
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Inception DateMay 08, 1974
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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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ManagerAlexander Mackey
Fund Description
The fund normally invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in corporate debt instruments. It may also invest the fund's assets in U.S. government securities. The fund invests the majority of the fund's assets in investment grade quality debt instruments, but may also invest in below investment grade quality debt instruments.
MFBFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFBFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.6% | -82.1% | 10.7% | 52.87% |
| 1 Yr | 3.4% | -11.4% | 45.4% | 66.07% |
| 3 Yr | 8.0%* | -0.8% | 12.2% | 21.47% |
| 5 Yr | 4.9%* | 1.5% | 8.3% | 44.62% |
| 10 Yr | 4.9%* | 2.3% | 7.8% | 66.67% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFBFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.1% | -85.3% | 10.6% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 10.9% | -44.7% | 19.2% | 16.43% |
| 2018 | -6.2% | -52.7% | -2.0% | 47.44% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | -10.1% | 9.5% | 42.97% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | -0.7% | 35.8% | 71.51% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFBFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.6% | -82.1% | 10.7% | 52.12% |
| 1 Yr | -1.0% | -14.1% | 42.5% | 94.90% |
| 3 Yr | 6.4%* | -1.8% | 12.2% | 50.84% |
| 5 Yr | 4.0%* | 1.1% | 8.3% | 73.17% |
| 10 Yr | 4.4%* | 2.3% | 7.8% | 77.04% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFBFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.1% | -85.3% | 10.6% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 10.9% | -44.7% | 19.2% | 16.76% |
| 2018 | -6.2% | -23.2% | 92.1% | 58.65% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | -10.1% | 9.5% | 49.40% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | -0.7% | 35.8% | 74.42% |
NAV & Total Return History
MFBFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MFBFX | Category Low | Category High | MFBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 6.19 B | 7.55 M | 48.4 B | 7.30% |
| Number of Holdings | 351 | 1 | 8263 | 34.63% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | -77 M | -77 M | 3.43 B | 98.05% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 23.91% | 1.4% | 100.0% | 51.59% |
Top 10 Holdings
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
- 10 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 20 6.85%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 88.36% | 0.00% | 144.87% | 85.37% |
| Cash | 8.39% | -51.29% | 100.00% | 11.71% |
| Convertible Bonds | 3.25% | 0.00% | 74.25% | 35.85% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.87% | 25.37% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.99% | 33.90% |
| Other | 0.00% | -38.92% | 5.10% | 20.24% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 84.12% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 76.59% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 7.46% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 14.39% |
| Government | 7.09% | 0.00% | 33.55% | 17.07% |
| Municipal | 1.00% | 0.00% | 2.83% | 10.49% |
| Securitized | 0.33% | 0.00% | 19.30% | 28.05% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.55% | 27.07% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 66.80% | 0.00% | 122.90% | 86.59% |
| Non US | 21.56% | 0.00% | 49.17% | 15.12% |
MFBFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MFBFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.78% | 0.03% | 3.62% | 20.96% |
| Management Fee | 0.38% | 0.00% | 1.35% | 38.03% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 25.71% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.45% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| MFBFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 4.25% | 0.00% | 4.75% | 3.47% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MFBFX 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.
| MFBFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 37.00% | 0.00% | 349.00% | 26.64% |
MFBFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MFBFX | Category Low | Category High | MFBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 0.00% | 2.58% | 26.83% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MFBFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MFBFX | Category Low | Category High | MFBFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.42% | -1.57% | 7.25% | 66.96% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MFBFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2019 | $0.038 |
| Mar 01, 2019 | $0.038 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.039 |
| Dec 03, 2018 | $0.036 |
| May 01, 2018 | $0.034 |
| Apr 02, 2018 | $0.033 |
| Mar 01, 2018 | $0.034 |
| Feb 01, 2018 | $0.034 |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.034 |
| Dec 01, 2017 | $0.035 |
| Nov 01, 2017 | $0.035 |
| Oct 02, 2017 | $0.037 |
| Aug 01, 2017 | $0.037 |
| Jul 03, 2017 | $0.036 |
| Jun 01, 2017 | $0.036 |
| May 01, 2017 | $0.036 |
| Mar 01, 2017 | $0.038 |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.038 |
| May 02, 2016 | $0.037 |
| Apr 01, 2016 | $0.037 |
| Mar 01, 2016 | $0.038 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | $0.038 |
| Dec 01, 2015 | $0.039 |
| Nov 02, 2015 | $0.039 |
| Oct 01, 2015 | $0.040 |
| Aug 03, 2015 | $0.040 |
| Jul 01, 2015 | $0.040 |
| Jun 01, 2015 | $0.040 |
| Mar 02, 2015 | $0.043 |
| Jan 02, 2015 | $0.043 |
| Dec 01, 2014 | $0.043 |
| Oct 01, 2014 | $0.041 |
| Jul 01, 2014 | $0.042 |
| Jun 02, 2014 | $0.042 |
| May 01, 2014 | $0.043 |
| Mar 03, 2014 | $0.043 |
| Feb 03, 2014 | $0.041 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.040 |
| Oct 01, 2013 | $0.038 |
| Jul 01, 2013 | $0.038 |
| Jun 03, 2013 | $0.038 |
| May 01, 2013 | $0.039 |
| Apr 01, 2013 | $0.039 |
| Mar 01, 2013 | $0.041 |
| Feb 01, 2013 | $0.043 |
| Jan 02, 2013 | $0.043 |
| Dec 03, 2012 | $0.044 |
| Nov 01, 2012 | $0.047 |
| Oct 01, 2012 | $0.048 |
| Sep 04, 2012 | $0.048 |
| Aug 01, 2012 | $0.050 |
| Jul 02, 2012 | $0.052 |
| Jun 01, 2012 | $0.052 |
| May 01, 2012 | $0.052 |
| Apr 02, 2012 | $0.052 |
| Mar 01, 2012 | $0.053 |
| Feb 01, 2012 | $0.055 |
| Jan 03, 2012 | $0.057 |
| Dec 01, 2011 | $0.058 |
| Nov 01, 2011 | $0.059 |
| Oct 03, 2011 | $0.060 |
| Sep 01, 2011 | $0.061 |
| Aug 01, 2011 | $0.062 |
| Jul 01, 2011 | $0.062 |
| Jun 01, 2011 | $0.062 |
| May 02, 2011 | $0.062 |
| Apr 01, 2011 | $0.062 |
| Mar 01, 2011 | $0.062 |
| Feb 01, 2011 | $0.062 |
| Jan 03, 2011 | $0.062 |
| Dec 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Nov 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Oct 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Sep 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Aug 02, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Jul 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Jun 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| May 03, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Apr 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Mar 01, 2010 | $0.061 |
| Feb 01, 2010 | $0.060 |
| Jan 04, 2010 | $0.060 |
| Dec 01, 2009 | $0.060 |
| Nov 02, 2009 | $0.059 |
| Oct 01, 2009 | $0.059 |
| Sep 01, 2009 | $0.059 |
| Aug 03, 2009 | $0.059 |
| Jul 01, 2009 | $0.058 |
| Jun 01, 2009 | $0.057 |
| May 01, 2009 | $0.052 |
| Apr 01, 2009 | $0.052 |
| Mar 02, 2009 | $0.052 |
| Feb 02, 2009 | $0.054 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $0.054 |
| Dec 01, 2008 | $0.054 |
| Nov 03, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Oct 01, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Sep 02, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Aug 01, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Jul 01, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Jun 02, 2008 | $0.056 |
| May 01, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Apr 01, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Mar 03, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Feb 01, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | $0.056 |
| Dec 03, 2007 | $0.056 |
| Nov 01, 2007 | $0.059 |
| Oct 01, 2007 | $0.059 |
| Sep 04, 2007 | $0.058 |
| Aug 01, 2007 | $0.058 |
| Jul 02, 2007 | $0.056 |
| Jun 01, 2007 | $0.056 |
| May 01, 2007 | $0.056 |
| Apr 02, 2007 | $0.056 |
| Mar 01, 2007 | $0.056 |
| Feb 01, 2007 | $0.056 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Dec 01, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Nov 01, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Oct 02, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Sep 01, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Aug 01, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Jul 03, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Jun 01, 2006 | $0.056 |
| May 01, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Apr 03, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Mar 01, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Feb 01, 2006 | $0.056 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | $0.056 |
| Dec 01, 2005 | $0.056 |
| Nov 01, 2005 | $0.056 |
| Oct 03, 2005 | $0.056 |
| Sep 01, 2005 | $0.057 |
| Aug 01, 2005 | $0.057 |
| Jul 01, 2005 | $0.057 |
| Jun 01, 2005 | $0.058 |
| May 02, 2005 | $0.058 |
| Apr 01, 2005 | $0.059 |
| Mar 01, 2005 | $0.060 |
| Feb 01, 2005 | $0.060 |
| Dec 31, 2004 | $0.060 |
| Dec 01, 2004 | $0.059 |
| Nov 01, 2004 | $0.060 |
| Oct 01, 2004 | $0.060 |
| Sep 01, 2004 | $0.060 |
| Aug 02, 2004 | $0.060 |
| Jul 01, 2004 | $0.060 |
| Jun 01, 2004 | $0.059 |
| May 03, 2004 | $0.058 |
| Apr 01, 2004 | $0.058 |
| Mar 01, 2004 | $0.059 |
| Feb 02, 2004 | $0.059 |
| Dec 31, 2003 | $0.059 |
| Dec 01, 2003 | $0.059 |
| Nov 03, 2003 | $0.059 |
| Oct 01, 2003 | $0.059 |
| Sep 02, 2003 | $0.059 |
| Aug 01, 2003 | $0.059 |
| Jul 01, 2003 | $0.060 |
| Jun 02, 2003 | $0.061 |
| May 01, 2003 | $0.061 |
| Apr 01, 2003 | $0.061 |
| Mar 03, 2003 | $0.061 |
| Feb 03, 2003 | $0.062 |
| Dec 31, 2002 | $0.063 |
| Dec 02, 2002 | $0.063 |
| Nov 01, 2002 | $0.064 |
| Oct 01, 2002 | $0.065 |
| Sep 03, 2002 | $0.065 |
| Aug 01, 2002 | $0.065 |
| Jul 01, 2002 | $0.065 |
| Jun 03, 2002 | $0.065 |
| May 01, 2002 | $0.064 |
| Apr 01, 2002 | $0.064 |
| Mar 01, 2002 | $0.063 |
| Feb 01, 2002 | $0.062 |
| Dec 31, 2001 | $0.062 |
| Dec 03, 2001 | $0.062 |
| Nov 01, 2001 | $0.064 |
| Oct 01, 2001 | $0.066 |
| Aug 31, 2001 | $0.066 |
| Aug 02, 2001 | $0.066 |
| Jul 03, 2001 | $0.067 |
| Jun 04, 2001 | $0.068 |
| May 02, 2001 | $0.068 |
| Apr 03, 2001 | $0.069 |
| Mar 02, 2001 | $0.071 |
| Feb 02, 2001 | $0.072 |
| Jan 03, 2001 | $0.073 |
| Dec 04, 2000 | $0.073 |
| Nov 02, 2000 | $0.073 |
| Oct 03, 2000 | $0.073 |
| Sep 05, 2000 | $0.073 |
| Aug 02, 2000 | $0.072 |
| Jul 05, 2000 | $0.072 |
| Jun 02, 2000 | $0.072 |
| May 02, 2000 | $0.072 |
| Apr 04, 2000 | $0.072 |
| Mar 02, 2000 | $0.072 |
| Feb 02, 2000 | $0.072 |
| Jan 04, 2000 | $0.072 |
| Dec 02, 1999 | $0.072 |
| Nov 02, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Oct 04, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Sep 02, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Aug 03, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Jul 02, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Jun 09, 1999 | $0.071 |
| May 11, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Apr 12, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Mar 09, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Feb 10, 1999 | $0.071 |
| Jan 12, 1999 | $0.072 |
| Nov 10, 1998 | $0.072 |
| Oct 09, 1998 | $0.073 |
| Sep 10, 1998 | $0.074 |
| Aug 11, 1998 | $0.074 |
| Jul 10, 1998 | $0.074 |
| Jun 09, 1998 | $0.074 |
| May 11, 1998 | $0.074 |
MFBFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Alexander Mackey
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 05, 2017
4.24
4.2%
Alexander M. Mackey, CFA, is an investment officer and fixed income portfolio manager with MFS Investment Management(r) (MFS(r)). He has portfolio management responsibilities on the firm's limited duration and multi-sector fixed income strategies. He also has research analyst responsibilities. Alexander joined MFS in 1998 as a financial control assistant and was promoted to section manager in 2000. He joined the Fixed Income Department as a research associate in 2001 was promoted to fixed income research analyst in 2004. He took on portfolio management responsibilities in 2017. Alexander has a bachelor's degree from Trinity College and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is a member of the CFA Society of Boston.
Henry Peabody
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2019
1.5
1.5%
HENRY L. PEABODY, CFA, AVP, Research Analyst, B.A. Trinity College. Mr. Peabody is a Vice President and investment grade credit analyst in Eaton Vance’s investment grade fixed income group. Prior to joining Eaton Vance in 2013, Mr. Peabody served as a credit research analyst with Merganser Capital Management (2010 - 2013) and as an analyst and trader with Emerson Investment Management (2004 - 2010). Mr. Turgel is a Vice President and senior credit analyst and has been a member of Eaton Vance’s bank loan group for more than five years. Henry joined Merganser in 2010 and is a research analyst working with the credit sector team. Prior to joining Merganser, Henry worked at Emerson Investment Management as a Senior Analyst/Trader. He covered high grade and high yield credit and led the Core Investment Grade management team. In addition to credit research and portfolio management responsibilities, Henry also traded fixed income securities. Henry is currently pursuing his M.B.A. at Boston College. Henry holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the Boston Securities Analyst Society.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.06 | 23.84 | 5.65 | 1.49 |
