The MFS Growth Allocation Fund Class A (MAGWX) is an actively managed, aggressively allocated fund that seeks to increase invested capital. MAGWX is a fund of funds that invests in 21 different MFS mutual funds across a variety of asset classes in order to achieve its mandate of growing value. Given its aggressive stance, the fund is heavily invested in stocks over fixed-income securities.
With its all-in-one nature, MAGWX is perfect as a core solution for investors with high risk tolerances. The fund is managed by MFS Investment Management.
| Period | MAGWX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.9% | -97.0% | 550.6% | 75.16% | 5 |
| 1 Yr | 1.2% | -52.0% | 75.7% | 87.88% | 5 |
| 3 Yr | 7.3% * | -15.1% | 30.2% | 86.31% | 5 |
| 5 Yr | 6.0% * | -4.5% | 17.8% | 97.24% | 5 |
| 10 Yr | 10.1% * | 3.4% | 19.3% | 80.03% | 5 |
* Annualized
| Period | MAGWX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13.4% | -52.0% | 104.4% | 57.22% | 3 |
| 2016 | 4.6% | -56.6% | 121.2% | 18.81% | 1 |
| 2015 | -5.4% | -41.2% | 42.9% | 57.57% | 4 |
| 2014 | 2.1% | -30.1% | 45.5% | 46.49% | 3 |
| 2013 | 18.6% | -13.0% | 56.4% | 75.53% | 4 |
| Period | MAGWX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.9% | -100.0% | 550.6% | 75.15% | 5 |
| 1 Yr | -4.6% | -71.3% | 2606.2% | 95.06% | 5 |
| 3 Yr | 5.2% * | -21.9% | 43.7% | 93.81% | 5 |
| 5 Yr | 4.8% * | -5.6% | 17.8% | 98.26% | 5 |
| 10 Yr | 9.5% * | 3.2% | 19.3% | 81.52% | 5 |
* Annualized
| Period | MAGWX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13.4% | -43.6% | 104.4% | 57.57% | 3 |
| 2016 | 4.6% | -56.6% | 126.1% | 24.79% | 2 |
| 2015 | -0.9% | -41.2% | 382.6% | 81.57% | 5 |
| 2014 | 4.0% | -10.0% | 615.0% | 92.13% | 5 |
| 2013 | 22.2% | -100.0% | 357.8% | 91.59% | 5 |
| MAGWX | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 4.73 B | 373 K | 180 B | 5.33% | 2 |
| Number of Holdings | 23 | 1 | 2010 | 12.79% | 5 |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.83 B | 0 | 61 B | 2.83% | 1 |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 75.2% | 0.0% | 150.9% | 1.29% | 1 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 74.61% | 0.00% | 105.74% | 24.36% | 5 |
| Bonds | 21.57% | 0.00% | 75.79% | 0.58% | 1 |
| Cash | 3.83% | -22.91% | 100.00% | 6.88% | 1 |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.04% | 0.00% | 3.20% | 1.09% | 1 |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.87% | 4.05% | 3 |
| Other | -0.05% | -8.87% | 24.55% | 5.14% | 5 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 14.26% | -1.29% | 56.28% | 30.33% | 5 |
| Financial Services | 12.05% | -2.38% | 37.88% | 16.84% | 3 |
| Industrials | 10.11% | -0.37% | 25.62% | 14.59% | 3 |
| Healthcare | 8.53% | -1.03% | 99.57% | 27.51% | 5 |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.06% | -2.22% | 34.73% | 29.05% | 5 |
| Consumer Defense | 6.41% | -1.43% | 20.13% | 10.28% | 2 |
| Real Estate | 5.32% | -0.04% | 11.06% | 0.96% | 1 |
| Basic Materials | 3.93% | -1.65% | 12.41% | 5.72% | 1 |
| Energy | 2.63% | -1.24% | 16.17% | 12.60% | 2 |
| Utilities | 1.77% | -0.18% | 13.18% | 4.88% | 1 |
| Communication Services | 1.50% | 0.00% | 13.72% | 13.37% | 3 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 52.94% | 0.00% | 102.94% | 29.95% | 5 |
| Non US | 21.67% | 0.00% | 91.47% | 1.48% | 1 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 10.23% | 0.00% | 33.81% | 0.52% | 1 |
| Corporate | 9.04% | 0.00% | 47.56% | 0.52% | 1 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 3.83% | -22.92% | 100.00% | 6.97% | 1 |
| Securitized | 2.24% | 0.00% | 14.43% | 0.39% | 1 |
| Municipal | 0.10% | 0.00% | 5.83% | 0.45% | 1 |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -5.28% | 10.62% | 0.58% | 3 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 14.68% | -24.92% | 64.25% | 0.58% | 1 |
| Non US | 6.89% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 0.32% | 1 |
| MAGWX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Low | Category High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% | 0.00% | 37.77% | 17.31% | 1 |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.44% | 6.17% | 1 |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 1.23% | 2 |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.01% | N/A | N/A |
| MAGWX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 1.50% | 8.50% | 1.19% | 4 |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A | N/A |
| MAGWX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.05% | 5.00% | N/A | N/A |
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| MAGWX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 2.00% | 0.00% | 610.00% | 14.61% | 1 |
| MAGWX | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% | 0.00% | 11.75% | 6.40% | 1 |
| MAGWX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.401 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.223 |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.280 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.293 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.243 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.256 |
| Dec 27, 2011 | $0.307 |
| Dec 28, 2010 | $0.248 |
| Dec 28, 2009 | $0.288 |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $0.275 |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.352 |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.294 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.318 |
| Dec 30, 2004 | $0.196 |
| Dec 30, 2003 | $0.080 |
| MAGWX | Category Low | Category High | MAGWX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.72% | -14.30% | 3.70% | 1.48% | 1 |
| MAGWX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Daily | Annually |
Manager
Start Date
Jun 28, 2002Tenure
16.35
Tenure Rank
2.0%
Joseph C. Flaherty, Jr., is an investment officer and chief investment risk officer at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He serves as the director of the MFS' Quantitative Solutions group and is a portfolio manager of the firm's asset allocation portfolios. Joe joined MFS as a fixed-income quantitative research associate in 1993 and was named quantitative research analyst in 1996. He became manager of the Quantitative Research Group and portfolio manager in 1999, director of Fixed Income Quantitative Research in 2004, and director of the Quantitative Solutions Team in 2005.
Manager
Start Date
Sep 01, 2018Tenure
0.16
Tenure Rank
14.5%
Natalie I. Shapiro, Ph.D. is an Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager and Quantitative Fixed Income Research Analyst at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). Prior to joining MFS in 1997, Natalie served as a research associate for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Natalie has earned a bachelor's degree from Wellesley College and a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.
Category Low
0.0
Category High
50.9
Category Average
7.86
Category Mode
0.5
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