MFS Growth A
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
18.0%
1 yr return
23.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
20.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
22.0%
Net Assets
$44.9 B
Holdings in Top 10
47.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.87%
SALES FEES
Front Load 5.75%
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 27.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Large Growth
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
MFEGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 18.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 20.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.33%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameMFS Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameMFS
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Inception DateSep 13, 1993
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerEric Fischman
Fund Description
The fund normally invests in equity securities. Equity securities include common stocks and other securities that represent an ownership interest (or right to acquire an ownership interest) in a company or other issuer. The adviser focuses on investing the fund's assets in the stocks of companies the advisor believes to have above average earnings growth potential compared to other companies (growth companies).
MFEGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 18.0% | -88.4% | 126.6% | 38.43% |
| 1 Yr | 23.2% | -9.0% | 62.9% | 79.19% |
| 3 Yr | 20.4%* | 1.8% | 49.2% | 44.11% |
| 5 Yr | 22.0%* | 9.3% | 38.9% | 34.22% |
| 10 Yr | 18.9%* | 10.4% | 27.6% | 33.79% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26.3% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 48.34% |
| 2019 | 35.0% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 6.48% |
| 2018 | -1.8% | -57.9% | 10.6% | 8.61% |
| 2017 | 27.2% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 13.85% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -47.1% | 53.3% | 43.25% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 18.0% | -88.5% | 126.6% | 37.92% |
| 1 Yr | 16.1% | -9.0% | 62.9% | 95.52% |
| 3 Yr | 18.0%* | 0.5% | 49.2% | 66.72% |
| 5 Yr | 20.6%* | 8.9% | 38.9% | 46.60% |
| 10 Yr | 18.2%* | 10.3% | 27.6% | 45.93% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26.3% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 48.34% |
| 2019 | 35.0% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 6.48% |
| 2018 | -1.5% | -57.9% | 16.5% | 21.43% |
| 2017 | 30.5% | -24.8% | 64.3% | 26.25% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | -43.3% | 53.3% | 49.29% |
NAV & Total Return History
MFEGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 44.9 B | 217 K | 278 B | 4.95% |
| Number of Holdings | 72 | 2 | 3241 | 40.88% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 22.5 B | -22.9 M | 102 B | 4.32% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 46.99% | 10.8% | 100.0% | 33.99% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 10.72%
- Amazon.com Inc 7.77%
- Alphabet Inc Class A 6.03%
- Adobe Inc 4.42%
- Facebook Inc Class A 3.96%
- Apple Inc 3.77%
- Mastercard Inc Class A 2.73%
- PayPal Holdings Inc 2.59%
- Visa Inc Class A 2.50%
- Intuit Inc 2.49%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.39% | 37.39% | 136.55% | 44.44% |
| Cash | 0.61% | -36.55% | 62.65% | 50.55% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.01% | 3.02% | 43.21% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.10% | 18.96% | 49.66% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.36% | 39.64% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.36% | 12.40% | 40.67% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 36.17% | 0.00% | 63.80% | 37.24% |
| Communication Services | 18.59% | 0.00% | 66.36% | 21.33% |
| Financial Services | 11.32% | 0.00% | 44.03% | 37.65% |
| Healthcare | 10.71% | 0.00% | 41.80% | 62.96% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.57% | 0.00% | 51.75% | 82.78% |
| Industrials | 5.40% | 0.00% | 39.00% | 62.83% |
| Basic Materials | 2.75% | 0.00% | 22.40% | 18.86% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.67% | 0.00% | 23.31% | 56.24% |
| Real Estate | 1.83% | 0.00% | 21.64% | 27.09% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.82% | 55.90% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.60% | 65.23% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 95.00% | 11.84% | 135.33% | 49.38% |
| Non US | 4.39% | 0.00% | 85.93% | 45.27% |
MFEGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MFEGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% | 0.01% | 13.41% | 46.45% |
| Management Fee | 0.51% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 27.53% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 38.63% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| MFEGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 0.00% | 8.50% | 9.06% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MFEGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
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 | 27.00% | 1.00% | 414.00% | 27.72% |
MFEGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.65% | 38.58% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.33% | -56.00% | 2.90% | 60.62% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
MFEGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Eric Fischman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 02, 2002
19.51
19.5%
Eric B. Fischman, is an investment officer and portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® since Novembwe 2019. 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.
Paul Gordon
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 01, 2017
4.25
4.3%
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
Bradford Mak
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 30, 2021
0.25
0.3%
Bradford J. Mak - 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 2010; previous positions include Equity Research Analyst. - Previous experience includes 2 years as an Investment Analyst at Kingsbrook Partners, LP; 2 years as an Investment Analyst at Highbridge Capital Management; 3 years as Private Equity Associate - Healthcare Group at Paul Capital Partners; 2 years as Strategic Planning Manager at Genentech, Inc. - Harvard Business School, Master of Business Administration - Brown University, Bachelor of Arts, academic honors and Recipient of the Royce Fellowship.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 53.78 | 7.54 | 1.75 |