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Mutual Funds Weekly Roundup: August 2
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| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.4% | -91.6% | 72.4% | 44.34% |
| 1 Yr | 26.4% | -92.0% | 68.8% | 21.04% |
| 3 Yr | 18.2%* | -59.0% | 36.9% | 8.14% |
| 5 Yr | 13.7%* | -41.4% | 21.3% | 6.93% |
| 10 Yr | 15.0%* | -18.4% | 18.3% | 5.01% |
* Annualized
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35.0% | -67.9% | 49.9% | 4.91% |
| 2018 | -1.8% | -65.5% | 10.6% | 7.24% |
| 2017 | 27.2% | -46.3% | 52.2% | 10.88% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -43.3% | 15.3% | 42.17% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | -82.5% | 11.4% | 12.74% |
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.4% | -91.6% | 72.4% | 44.34% |
| 1 Yr | 26.4% | -92.0% | 68.8% | 21.04% |
| 3 Yr | 19.3%* | -57.9% | 36.9% | 11.33% |
| 5 Yr | 15.5%* | -38.8% | 25.4% | 9.05% |
| 10 Yr | 16.6%* | -16.5% | 21.8% | 7.98% |
* Annualized
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35.0% | -67.9% | 49.9% | 4.91% |
| 2018 | -1.5% | -65.5% | 16.5% | 19.98% |
| 2017 | 30.5% | -28.2% | 52.2% | 24.07% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | -43.3% | 17.1% | 49.21% |
| 2015 | 7.1% | -38.0% | 17.3% | 14.34% |
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 34.1 B | 858 K | 218 B | 4.64% |
| Number of Holdings | 78 | 1 | 2209 | 37.49% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 13.7 B | 399 K | 71.6 B | 4.49% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 43.35% | 13.2% | 100.0% | 52.85% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.04% | 83.54% | 103.32% | 65.48% |
| Cash | 1.96% | -3.33% | 14.62% | 31.03% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.55% | 31.25% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.48% | 6.02% | 35.21% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.52% | 24.41% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.22% | 13.73% | 29.35% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 32.62% | 10.36% | 54.73% | 41.52% |
| Communication Services | 15.46% | 0.00% | 34.83% | 20.68% |
| Healthcare | 13.28% | 0.00% | 45.35% | 75.89% |
| Financial Services | 12.60% | 0.00% | 41.40% | 33.31% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.35% | 0.00% | 44.53% | 77.41% |
| Industrials | 6.97% | 0.00% | 24.88% | 37.79% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.84% | 0.00% | 21.78% | 65.32% |
| Real Estate | 2.66% | 0.00% | 22.16% | 31.71% |
| Basic Materials | 2.23% | 0.00% | 11.56% | 26.39% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.86% | 49.43% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.11% | 57.34% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 95.14% | 78.13% | 100.25% | 41.22% |
| Non US | 2.90% | 0.00% | 18.14% | 60.38% |
| MFEGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% | 0.01% | 24.73% | 62.94% |
| Management Fee | 0.54% | 0.00% | 1.40% | 25.08% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 29.21% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | N/A |
| MFEGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 0.50% | 8.50% | 8.47% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| MFEGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | 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.
| MFEGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 11.00% | 0.00% | 464.00% | 4.93% |
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.92% | 26.81% |
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.19% | -2.06% | 2.43% | 64.75% |
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 02, 2002
18.34
18.3%
Eric B. Fischman, is an investment officer and portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management®. Eric joined MFS as an equity research analyst in 2000 and was named portfolio manager in 2002. Prior to joining MFS he served as an equity research analyst at State Street Research and he was a staff attorney at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. He earned an MBA from Columbia Business School, a Juris Doctorate degree from Boston University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University. He also holds the Certified Financial Analyst designation.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 01, 2017
3.08
3.1%
Paul J. Gordon - Investment Officer - Equity Portfolio Manager - As an Equity Portfolio Manager, responsible for buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, risk control and cash management. Participates in the research process and strategy discussions. - Joined MFS in 2004 - Previous experience includes 3 years as Equity Research Associate at Fidelity Investments Management and Research Co. - Babson College, BS, cum laude
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 52.61 | 8.35 | 1.25 |
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