MFS Total Return will soon acquire a more streamlined profile, and through the transition longtime comanager Steve Gorham lends a steadying hand. The fund retains its Morningstar Analyst Rating of Bronze on its cheapest six share classes, while six pricier share classes have been downgraded to Neutral.
MFS Total Return R3 MSFHX
NAV / 1-Day Return
21.81
/
1.00
%
Total Assets
8.4 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.
0.730%
Expense Ratio
0.730%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
19.41
years
Category
Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Investment Style
Large ValueCredit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ModerateStatus
Open
TTM Yield
1.59%
Turnover
92%
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Morningstar’s Analysis
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Will MSFHX outperform in future?
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Process Pillar
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