Performance Comparison
Portfolio Performance Comparison
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFGDX (MFS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND C) | -0.92% | 3.20% | 2.07% | -1.30% | -0.08% | 0.45% | 1.68% | … | … |
Data as of 06/03/2026, Common starting date is 05/01/1996
More Performance Analytics Comparison
| Name | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| MFGDX (MFS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND C) | 05/01/1996 | 06/03/2026 |
| Last 1 Week | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr | 15 Yr | 20 Yr | Common | Inception | YTD | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized Return (%) | 0.00 | 3.20 | 2.07 | -1.30 | -0.08 | 0.45 | 1.68 | … | … | -0.92 | 5.95 | -0.37 | 3.18 | -12.95 | -2.87 | 5.59 | 5.29 | -0.47 | 1.16 | -0.13 | -0.57 | 3.87 | -3.64 | 1.30 | 6.41 | 3.52 | 3.59 | 7.61 | 6.42 | 2.73 | 1.44 | 2.40 | 0.92 | 8.88 | 6.14 | 11.25 | -2.84 | 7.76 | 8.53 | 4.70 |
| Sharpe Ratio | NA | 0.19 | -0.14 | -0.64 | -0.34 | NA | NA | … | … | -1.01 | 0.67 | -0.71 | -0.06 | -2.03 | -1.09 | 1.27 | 1.16 | -0.67 | 0.18 | -0.12 | -0.19 | 1.54 | -1.21 | 0.57 | 1.81 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 1.13 | 0.90 | -0.23 | -0.28 | 0.38 | 0.04 | 1.85 | 0.78 | 1.71 | -1.57 | 1.13 | 1.38 | 0.79 |
| Standard Deviation(%) | NA | 3.95 | 5.57 | 5.90 | 4.75 | NA | NA | … | … | 4.14 | 4.62 | 5.66 | 7.65 | 7.11 | 2.66 | 4.17 | 3.28 | 2.80 | 2.71 | 2.91 | 3.16 | 2.50 | 3.04 | 2.21 | 3.52 | 3.44 | 3.87 | 5.85 | 3.66 | 2.99 | 2.91 | 3.72 | 4.57 | 4.17 | 4.79 | 4.10 | 3.94 | 3.81 | 3.50 | 4.34 |
| Draw Down(%) | NA | 3.51 | 7.28 | 18.85 | 20.84 | NA | NA | … | … | 3.51 | 2.98 | 4.75 | 8.91 | 16.08 | 3.27 | 4.36 | 1.97 | 3.30 | 1.62 | 5.07 | 2.82 | 0.99 | 4.74 | 1.64 | 1.89 | 3.64 | 2.19 | 3.23 | 2.42 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 4.48 | 4.90 | 2.46 | 4.49 | 3.71 | 4.39 | 3.15 | 2.35 | 2.16 |
| Yield(%) | 0.00 | 2.61 | 2.69 | 1.69 | 1.50 | 1.56 | 2.15 | … | … | 0.92 | 2.82 | 2.95 | 2.30 | 0.66 | 0.31 | 1.16 | 1.41 | 1.55 | 1.66 | 1.51 | 1.21 | 1.44 | 1.73 | 2.24 | 2.21 | 2.32 | 3.24 | 3.68 | 3.92 | 3.69 | 3.38 | 2.68 | 3.72 | 4.76 | 5.56 | 5.75 | 4.87 | 5.36 | 5.81 | 3.95 |
Data as of 06/03/2026, Common starting date is 05/01/1996
Performance Comparison Chart
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison (Minimum)
| Ticker/Portfolio Name | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFGDX (MFS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND C) |
-6.80%
Oct 2020 – Oct 2023 |
-2.38%
Jul 2020 – Jul 2025 |
-0.86%
Oct 2012 – Oct 2022 |
0.40%
Jul 2010 – Jul 2025 |
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison (Maximum)
| Ticker/Portfolio Name | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFGDX (MFS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND C) |
8.93%
May 2000 – May 2003 |
6.75%
Oct 1996 – Oct 2001 |
5.27%
Jan 2000 – Jan 2010 |
5.10%
Aug 1996 – Aug 2011 |
Annualized Rolling Returns Comparison Chart