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MFS Low Volatility Equity B MLVBX

Morningstar Medalist Rating
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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 19.39  /  +0.52 %
  • Total Assets 408.2 Mil
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.640%
  • Expense Ratio 1.640%
  • Distribution Fee Level Below Average
  • Share Class Type —
  • Category Large Blend
  • Investment Style Large Blend
  • Min. Initial Investment 1,000
  • Status Closed
  • TTM Yield 0.12%
  • Turnover 39%

USD | NAV as of Apr 23, 2024 | 1-Day Return as of Apr 23, 2024, 10:17 PM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis MLVBX

Will MLVBX outperform in future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable MLVBX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the MLVBX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of MLVBX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

Strength in MFS Low Volatility Equity B's Process Pillar is partially offset by an Average People Pillar rating, leading to a Morningstar Medalist Rating of Neutral.

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Summary

Fees are a weakness here. The strategy's lofty fees are a high hurdle to clear, as it is priced within the highest quintile among peers.

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Portfolio Holdings MLVBX

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  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings —
  • Bond Holdings —
  • Other Holdings —
  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 25.9
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