The managers of MFS Utilities are doing a pretty good job of making this fund their own after the retirement of Maura Shaughnessy. The A, I, R3, R4, and R6 shares earn a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Bronze, while the more expensive share classes are rated Neutral.
MFS Utilities R1 MMUGX
NAV / 1-Day Return
22.85
/
1.93
%
Total Assets
3.2 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
1.760%
Expense Ratio
1.760%
Fee Level
Above Average
Longest Manager Tenure
7.03
years
Category
Utilities
Investment Style
Large ValueMin. Initial Investment
0
Status
Open
TTM Yield
0.70%
Turnover
30%
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Morningstar’s Analysis
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So far, so good under the current managers.
