MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About MVCAX

What does MVCAX invest in?

The core aim of this fund is to achieve capital appreciation. It typically commits at least four-fifths of its net assets to companies with medium market capitalizations. The advisor generally identifies such mid-cap issuers as those possessing market values akin to entities within the Russell Midcap® Value Index, determined at the time of purchase and referencing the prior 13 months. The fund's holdings are primarily concentrated in equity securities.

What is the expense ratio of MVCAX?

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A (MVCAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.97%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is MVCAX?

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A (MVCAX) manages $10.88B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is MVCAX actively managed or an index fund?

MVCAX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (MVCAX's is 0.97%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was MVCAX launched?

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A (MVCAX) launched in August 2001 and is managed by MFS.

How has MVCAX performed?

MVCAX'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.