MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About MCVIX

What does MCVIX invest in?

This fund typically allocates a substantial majority—at least 80% of its net assets—to companies exhibiting medium market capitalizations. The fund's management defines these mid-cap entities as those with market values similar to the companies comprising the Russell Midcap® Value Index, based on their valuations over the prior 13 months at the time of investment. Furthermore, the portfolio is primarily composed of equity securities.

What is the expense ratio of MCVIX?

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund (MCVIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.72%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is MCVIX?

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund (MCVIX) is one share class of a fund that manages $11.30B across all of its share classes (MVCKX reports the same total). Our data does not carry the assets of this share class alone. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is MCVIX actively managed or an index fund?

MCVIX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (MCVIX's is 0.72%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was MCVIX launched?

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund (MCVIX) launched in October 2001 and is managed by MFS.

How has MCVIX performed?

MCVIX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.