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MFS Growth A
- MFEGX
- Price as of: Oct 26, 2020
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$147.79
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- MFS
- Share Class
MFEGX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 21.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 22.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 19.9%
- Net Assets $36.7 B
- Holdings in Top 10 44.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$147.79
$92.78
$154.91
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.91%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 11.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA $250
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Growth
MFEGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 21.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.19%
- 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 | 21.9% | -69.8% | 103.5% | 47.09% |
| 1 Yr | 32.0% | -9.0% | 155.9% | 50.62% |
| 3 Yr | 22.1%* | -5.1% | 45.9% | 22.17% |
| 5 Yr | 19.9%* | -9.5% | 35.0% | 19.94% |
| 10 Yr | 16.9%* | 5.5% | 23.4% | 22.68% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35.0% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 6.00% |
| 2018 | -1.8% | -64.5% | 10.6% | 7.59% |
| 2017 | 27.2% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 12.33% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -56.6% | 15.3% | 43.67% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | -82.5% | 11.4% | 14.87% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.9% | -69.9% | 103.5% | 46.94% |
| 1 Yr | 24.4% | -10.5% | 153.3% | 69.00% |
| 3 Yr | 19.7%* | -7.0% | 45.9% | 39.62% |
| 5 Yr | 18.5%* | -10.5% | 35.0% | 34.16% |
| 10 Yr | 16.2%* | 5.5% | 23.4% | 29.81% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFEGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35.0% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 6.00% |
| 2018 | -1.5% | -64.5% | 16.5% | 19.26% |
| 2017 | 30.5% | -24.8% | 64.3% | 25.09% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | -56.6% | 17.1% | 50.81% |
| 2015 | 7.1% | -38.0% | 17.3% | 13.80% |
NAV & Total Return History
MFEGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 36.7 B | 10.3 K | 225 B | 4.62% |
| Number of Holdings | 77 | 1 | 2370 | 39.19% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 16.2 B | 425 K | 89.8 B | 4.50% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 44.07% | 10.7% | 100.0% | 55.78% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 9.74%
- Amazon.com Inc 9.04%
- Adobe Inc 4.49%
- Alphabet Inc A 3.81%
- Facebook Inc A 3.49%
- Mastercard Inc A 3.40%
- Visa Inc Class A 2.85%
- Salesforce.com Inc 2.58%
- Apple Inc 2.36%
- NVIDIA Corp 2.33%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.96% | 56.28% | 112.08% | 67.95% |
| Cash | 2.04% | -12.08% | 36.33% | 29.17% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.39% | 41.22% |
| Other | 0.00% | -7.45% | 18.94% | 46.08% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.89% | 34.18% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.47% | 13.73% | 35.17% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 33.49% | 0.00% | 54.96% | 46.01% |
| Communication Services | 15.85% | 0.00% | 67.67% | 25.76% |
| Healthcare | 13.69% | 0.00% | 69.42% | 56.97% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.07% | 0.00% | 44.53% | 77.87% |
| Financial Services | 11.04% | 0.00% | 41.61% | 40.06% |
| Industrials | 6.30% | 0.00% | 27.72% | 40.13% |
| Real Estate | 2.78% | 0.00% | 23.28% | 27.36% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.63% | 0.00% | 18.61% | 66.47% |
| Basic Materials | 2.15% | 0.00% | 13.33% | 26.34% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.79% | 57.91% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.81% | 60.60% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 94.62% | 54.86% | 106.92% | 44.78% |
| Non US | 3.34% | 0.00% | 36.31% | 58.35% |
MFEGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MFEGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% | 0.01% | 23.28% | 58.71% |
| Management Fee | 0.54% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 29.49% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 34.11% |
| 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% | 0.50% | 8.50% | 15.58% |
| 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 | 0.50% | 2.00% | 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 | 11.00% | 0.00% | 464.00% | 6.64% |
MFEGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.01% | 38.08% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | MFEGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.19% | -8.87% | 2.43% | 66.37% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MFEGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
MFEGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Eric Fischman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 02, 2002
18.51
18.5%
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.
Paul Gordon
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 01, 2017
3.25
3.3%
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
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.06 | 52.78 | 7.77 | 0.75 |
