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MFS Value Fund
mutual fund
MFEBX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$49.45
+0.01
+0.02%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Value Equity
MFEBX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Value Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$49.45
+0.01
+0.02%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Value Equity
MFEBX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Value Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$49.45
+0.01
+0.02%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Value Equity
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
5.3%
1 yr return
7.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
2.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.4%
Net Assets
$58.4 B
Holdings in Top 10
27.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$49.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.55%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 4.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 8.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
MFEBX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 5.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.50%
- Dividend Yield 0.5%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameMFS Value Fund
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Fund Family NameMFS Funds
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Inception DateJun 30, 1998
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassB
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerNevin Chitkara
Fund Description
MFS (Massachusetts Financial Services Company, the fund’s investment adviser) 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 it believes are undervalued compared to their perceived worth (value companies).
While MFS may invest the fund’s assets in securities of companies of any size, MFS primarily invests in securities of companies with large capitalizations.
MFS may invest the fund’s assets in foreign securities.
MFS normally invests the fund’s assets across different industries and sectors, but MFS may invest a significant percentage of the fund’s assets in issuers in a single industry or sector.
MFS uses an active bottom-up investment approach to buying and selling investments for the fund. Investments are selected primarily based on fundamental analysis of individual issuers. Quantitative screening tools that systematically evaluate issuers may also be considered.
MFEBX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFEBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.3% | -12.3% | 48.1% | 96.82% |
| 1 Yr | 7.0% | -7.1% | 60.7% | 72.28% |
| 3 Yr | 2.2%* | -4.2% | 31.7% | 96.96% |
| 5 Yr | 6.4%* | 0.1% | 45.6% | 95.38% |
| 10 Yr | 7.6%* | 1.8% | 25.4% | 82.03% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFEBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -0.4% | -16.9% | 46.1% | 86.22% |
| 2022 | -12.5% | -64.7% | 4.6% | 55.46% |
| 2021 | 21.2% | -44.2% | 57.5% | 25.64% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -23.2% | 285.0% | 36.71% |
| 2019 | 25.8% | -21.4% | 48.5% | 9.81% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFEBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.3% | -12.3% | 48.1% | 96.82% |
| 1 Yr | 7.0% | -7.1% | 60.7% | 72.28% |
| 3 Yr | 2.2%* | -4.2% | 31.7% | 96.96% |
| 5 Yr | 6.4%* | 0.1% | 45.6% | 95.38% |
| 10 Yr | 7.6%* | 1.8% | 25.4% | 82.03% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFEBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.1% | -15.9% | 46.7% | 80.13% |
| 2022 | -6.8% | -42.0% | 8.5% | 61.16% |
| 2021 | 24.2% | 3.6% | 129.7% | 71.14% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | -22.6% | 304.8% | 50.75% |
| 2019 | 28.8% | -12.7% | 52.1% | 17.46% |
NAV & Total Return History
MFEBX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MFEBX | Category Low | Category High | MFEBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 58.4 B | 126 K | 163 B | 2.90% |
| Number of Holdings | 73 | 2 | 1727 | 55.98% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 17.2 B | 466 K | 39.5 B | 2.52% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 27.93% | 4.4% | 99.1% | 47.66% |
Top 10 Holdings
- JPMorgan Chase Co 4.77%
- Progressive Corp/The 3.91%
- Cigna Group/The 3.16%
- Marsh McLennan Cos Inc 2.43%
- Aon PLC 2.40%
- McKesson Corp 2.40%
- ConocoPhillips 2.33%
- Johnson Johnson 2.25%
- General Dynamics Corp 2.17%
- American Express Co 2.12%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.23% | 4.16% | 102.49% | 30.47% |
| Cash | 0.77% | 0.00% | 17.28% | 68.79% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.68% | 17.48% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.59% | 39.89% | 34.02% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.66% | 12.21% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.99% | 16.54% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 25.80% | 0.00% | 58.05% | 8.11% |
| Healthcare | 19.84% | 0.00% | 30.08% | 21.98% |
| Industrials | 18.07% | 0.00% | 42.76% | 4.53% |
| Technology | 7.85% | 0.00% | 54.02% | 82.74% |
| Utilities | 7.35% | 0.00% | 27.04% | 17.64% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.97% | 0.00% | 34.10% | 69.62% |
| Basic Materials | 4.38% | 0.00% | 21.69% | 24.62% |
| Energy | 3.49% | 0.00% | 54.00% | 88.02% |
| Communication Services | 3.01% | 0.00% | 26.58% | 81.60% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 2.73% | 0.00% | 22.74% | 90.28% |
| Real Estate | 0.51% | 0.00% | 90.54% | 78.58% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.25% | 4.16% | 102.49% | 63.55% |
| Non US | 2.98% | 0.00% | 24.08% | 22.06% |
MFEBX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MFEBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.55% | 0.03% | 14.82% | 17.26% |
| Management Fee | 0.44% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 22.40% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 81.10% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| MFEBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 4.00% | 0.95% | 5.00% | 2.38% |
Trading Fees
| MFEBX 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.
| MFEBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 8.00% | 0.00% | 488.00% | 3.61% |
MFEBX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MFEBX | Category Low | Category High | MFEBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 91.96% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MFEBX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MFEBX | Category Low | Category High | MFEBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.50% | -1.51% | 4.28% | 88.23% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MFEBX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.107 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.016 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $3.140 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.020 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $2.671 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 22, 2022 | $0.106 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2022 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.051 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $1.014 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.520 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2020 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2020 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2020 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.553 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2019 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2019 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2019 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.022 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.517 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.045 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2018 | $0.116 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2018 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.086 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.119 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $1.090 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.194 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.622 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2016 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.086 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.044 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $1.191 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 29, 2015 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.144 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $0.084 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $0.092 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $0.829 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2014 | $0.104 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2014 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.176 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.139 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.442 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2013 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2013 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2013 | $0.004 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $0.097 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $0.185 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2012 | $0.045 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2012 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2012 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2011 | $0.087 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2011 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2011 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2011 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2010 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2010 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2010 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2010 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2009 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2009 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2009 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2009 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2008 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2008 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2008 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2008 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $0.160 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $1.780 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2007 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2007 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2007 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2006 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2006 | $0.026 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2006 | $0.770 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 28, 2006 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2006 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2006 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2005 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2005 | $1.125 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 29, 2005 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2005 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2005 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2004 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2004 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2004 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2004 | $0.018 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2003 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2003 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2003 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2003 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 04, 2002 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2002 | $0.037 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2002 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2002 | $0.000 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Feb 01, 2002 | $0.074 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 05, 2001 | $0.018 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2001 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2001 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2001 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2000 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2000 | $0.365 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 05, 2000 | $0.190 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 28, 2000 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2000 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2000 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 1999 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 1999 | $0.210 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 1999 | $0.029 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 29, 1999 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 1999 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 1999 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
MFEBX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Nevin Chitkara
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 31, 2006
16.01
16.0%
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
2.42
2.4%
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 Busi
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | 86.59 | 8.12 | 6.71 |
