How have MGF shares performed in 2024?

MFS Government Markets Income Trust's stock was trading at $3.18 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MGF stock has decreased by 3.1% and is now trading at $3.08. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting MFS Government Markets Income Trust?

MFS Government Markets Income Trust saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 16,200 shares, an increase of 95.2% from the February 29th total of 8,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 121,300 shares, the short-interest 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 Monday, April 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 17th will be given a dividend of $0.02 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.80%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 16th. 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 $0.27 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.67%. 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 Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (5.59%).

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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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

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$3.08

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Today's Range: $3.06
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50-Day Range: $3.06
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52-Week Range: $2.91
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Volume: 42,051 shs
Average Volume: 154,272 shs
Market Capitalization: $100.41 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 7.79%
Price Target: N/A

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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

February 27, 2024 | businesswire.com

MFS Releases Closed-End Fund Income Distribution Sources for Certain Funds

February 4, 2024 | investing.com

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February 2, 2024 | msn.com

MFS® Government Markets Income declares $0.0203 dividend

January 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

MFS Releases Closed-End Fund Income Distribution Sources for Certain Funds

January 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

MFS Announces Closed-End Fund Distributions

January 2, 2024 | msn.com

MFS Municipal Income Trust raises monthly dividend by 5.7% to $0.0185/share

November 13, 2023 | msn.com

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September 12, 2023 | gurufocus.com

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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

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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

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Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend: 3/12/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/28/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend: 4/16/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/30/2024
Fiscal Year End: 11/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
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: $100.41 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.27

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Key Executives

Ms. Robin Ann Stelmach (Age 63)
President and Trustee
Mr. Frank L. Tarantino (Age 80)
Independent Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Richard S. Weitzel (Age 54)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Kasey L. Philips (Age 53)
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Brian E. Langenfeld (Age 51)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Ms. Susan A. Pereira (Age 53)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Ethan D. Corey (Age 60)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Thomas H. Connors (Age 64)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Christopher R. Bohane (Age 50)
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk
Mr. Geoffrey L. Schechter CFA
CPA, Portfolio Manager

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MGF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MGF shares performed in 2024?: MFS Government Markets Income Trust's stock was trading at $3.18 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MGF stock has decreased by 3.1% and is now trading at $3.08.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting MFS Government Markets Income Trust?: MFS Government Markets Income Trust saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 16,200 shares, an increase of 95.2% from the February 29th total of 8,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 121,300 shares, the short-interest 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 Monday, April 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 17th will be given a dividend of $0.02 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.80%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 16th.
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 $0.27 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.67%. 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 Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (5.59%).
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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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

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