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MFS Global Total Return A (MFWTX)On Nov 6: 12.64   0.00 (0.00%)  
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MFS Global Total Return A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Allocation
Fund Family:MFS
Net Assets:435.90M
Year-to-Date Return:13.38%
Yield:2.92%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:04-Sep-90
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
World Allocation
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Steven R. Gorham
Lead Manager since 01-Jul-00
investment officer; value equity portfolio manager Responsible for final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, risk control and cash management. Participates in the research process and strategy discussions. Joined MFS in 1989 as a Teleservices Representative; promoted to a Marketing Representative in 1991; promoted to Equity Research Analyst in 1992 following U.S. media, paper and forest products, and cellular telephones.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
MFWTX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests between 40% and 75% of net assets in equity securities and at least 25% of total assets in fixed-income senior securities. It generally focuses on companies with large capitalizations. The fund may invest in U.S. and foreign securities, including emerging-market securities. It generally invests substantially all of the fund's investments in debt instruments in investment-grade debt instruments. The fund may invest in mortgage dollar rolls and derivatives.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (28-Sep-09): 0.03
Last Cap Gain (11-Dec-08): 0.10
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 65.49%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMFWTXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.25% 1.17%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 4.95%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.27%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 963$718
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,251$1,129
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 2,068$2,251
* Per $10,000 invested


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