How have MGF shares performed in 2023?

MFS Government Markets Income Trust's stock was trading at $3.31 at the start of the year. Since then, MGF shares have decreased by 4.5% and is now trading at $3.16. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting MFS Government Markets Income Trust?

MFS Government Markets Income Trust saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,200 shares, a decrease of 65.2% from the October 31st total of 17,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 51,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. View MFS Government Markets Income Trust's Short Interest .

How often does MFS Government Markets Income Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MFS Government Markets Income Trust?

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declared a monthly dividend on Friday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.0197 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.48%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 19th. This is an increase from the stock's previous monthly dividend of $0.02. Read our dividend analysis for MGF .

Is MFS Government Markets Income Trust a good dividend stock?

MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.07%. MGF has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for MGF .

Who are MFS Government Markets Income Trust's major shareholders?

MFS Government Markets Income Trust's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Karpus Management Inc. (5.69%), LPL Financial LLC (1.39%), Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp (0.94%), Csenge Advisory Group (0.11%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.10%) and HighTower Advisors LLC (0.08%).

How do I buy shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust?

Shares of MGF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

MFS Government Markets Income Trust Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:MGF)

$3.16

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(As of 03:05 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $3.13
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$3.16
50-Day Range: $2.92
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$3.17
52-Week Range: $2.91
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$3.46

Volume: 59,024 shs
Average Volume: 63,263 shs
Market Capitalization: $103.02 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 7.91%
Price Target: N/A

About MFS Government Markets Income Trust Stock (NYSE:MGF)

MFS Government Markets Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of United States. It primarily invests in investment grade debt instruments. The fund also invests in mortgage backed, U.S. government agencies, international sovereigns, U.S. treasuries, cash and other net assets, emerging markets debt, high grade corporates, and residential mortgage backed securities. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays U.S. Government/Mortgage Bond Index. MFS Government Markets Income Trust was formed in May 28, 1987 and is domiciled in the United States.

MGF Stock Price History

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MGF Stock News Headlines

November 13, 2023 | msn.com

MFS® Government Markets Income goes ex-dividend tomorrow

October 16, 2023 | gurufocus.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust's Dividend Analysis

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September 12, 2023 | gurufocus.com

Unraveling the Dividend Story of MFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF)

August 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

SIT Investment Associates Inc. Boosts Stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust

June 2, 2023 | msn.com

MFS® Government Markets Income cut monthly dividend by -1.4% to $0.0211/share

April 5, 2023 | msn.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) Declares $0.02 Dividend

February 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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January 12, 2023 | msn.com

Monday Is Your Last Chance To Buy MFS Government Markets Before The Dividend Payout

January 3, 2023 | msn.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0214 dividend

September 30, 2022 | reuters.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust

September 8, 2022 | msn.com

MFS Government Markets: Dividend Insights

September 2, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.227 dividend

August 19, 2022 | reuters.com

MFS® Government Markets Income

July 6, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0226 dividend

June 1, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0231 dividend

May 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF)

May 6, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0236 dividend

April 14, 2022 | benzinga.com

MFS Government Markets's Ex-Dividend Date Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need To Know

April 5, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0245 dividend

March 18, 2022 | fool.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust(MGF)

March 4, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust decreases dividend by 2%

February 25, 2022 | investing.com

MFS Government Markets Income Closed Fund (MGF)

February 4, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0256 dividend

July 29, 2021 | nasdaq.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust Common Stock (MGF)

March 3, 2021 | seekingalpha.com

MFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.027970 dividend

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Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend: 11/14/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/30/2023
Today: 12/08/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend: 12/19/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/29/2023
Fiscal Year End: 11/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: NYSE:MGF
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 811922
Web: www.mfs.com
Phone: 617-954-5000
Fax: N/A
Employees: N/A
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: N/A
Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: N/A
Price / Sales: N/A
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: N/A
Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 32,600,000
Free Float: 32,597,000
Market Cap: $103.02 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.24

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Key Executives

Ms. Robin Ann Stelmach (Age 62)
President and Trustee
Mr. Frank L. Tarantino (Age 79)
Independent Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Richard S. Weitzel (Age 53)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Kasey L. Philips (Age 52)
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Brian E. Langenfeld (Age 50)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Ms. Susan A. Pereira (Age 52)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Ethan D. Corey (Age 59)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Thomas H. Connors (Age 63)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Christopher R. Bohane (Age 49)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Geoffrey L. Schechter CFA
CPA, Portfolio Manager

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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MGF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MGF shares performed in 2023?: MFS Government Markets Income Trust's stock was trading at $3.31 at the start of the year. Since then, MGF shares have decreased by 4.5% and is now trading at $3.16.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting MFS Government Markets Income Trust?: MFS Government Markets Income Trust saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,200 shares, a decrease of 65.2% from the October 31st total of 17,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 51,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.
View MFS Government Markets Income Trust's Short Interest.
How often does MFS Government Markets Income Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MFS Government Markets Income Trust?: MFS Government Markets Income Trust declared a monthly dividend on Friday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.0197 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.48%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 19th. This is an increase from the stock's previous monthly dividend of $0.02.
Read our dividend analysis for MGF.
Is MFS Government Markets Income Trust a good dividend stock?: MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.07%. MGF has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for MGF.

Who are MFS Government Markets Income Trust's major shareholders?: MFS Government Markets Income Trust's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Karpus Management Inc. (5.69%), LPL Financial LLC (1.39%), Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp (0.94%), Csenge Advisory Group (0.11%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.10%) and HighTower Advisors LLC (0.08%).
How do I buy shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust?: Shares of MGF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:MGF) was last updated on 12/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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