MFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) News Today $3.13 +0.04 (+1.42%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$3.13 0.00 (-0.13%) As of 04:05 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 Time Period MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Short Interest Down 22.7% in FebruaryMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 23,900 shares, a drop of 22.7% from the February 13th total of 30,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 51,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company's stock are short sold.March 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Plans Monthly Dividend of $0.02MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, March 4th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.0193 per share on Monday, March 31st. This represents a $0.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 18th. This is a positive change from MFS Government Markets Income Trust's previous monthly dividend of $0.02.March 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Short Interest Up 134.1% in FebruaryMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 30,900 shares, a growth of 134.1% from the January 31st total of 13,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 57,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.March 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comPrivate Advisor Group LLC Acquires 489,892 Shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF)Private Advisor Group LLC increased its holdings in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Free Report) by 354.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 627,992 sharesFebruary 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Declares $0.02 Monthly DividendMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, February 4th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.0192 per share on Friday, February 28th. This represents a $0.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.42%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 18th.February 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Short Interest UpdateMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 41,900 shares, a decrease of 38.7% from the December 31st total of 68,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 71,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.6 days.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust Plans Monthly Dividend of $0.02 (NYSE:MGF)MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, January 3rd. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 14th will be given a dividend of 0.0195 per share on Friday, January 31st. This represents a $0.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.53%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 14th.January 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Declares Monthly Dividend of $0.02MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) announced a monthly dividend on Monday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 12th will be paid a dividend of 0.0199 per share on Friday, November 29th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 12th.November 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Lowers Stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF)Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC cut its position in shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Free Report) by 10.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,656,628 shares of the companyOctober 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comAllspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Adjusts Stake in MFS Government Markets Income TrustOctober 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPVG Asset Management Corp Invests $1.44 Million in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF)PVG Asset Management Corp acquired a new stake in shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 468,920 shares ofOctober 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Sees Significant Drop in Short InterestMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 29,100 shares, a drop of 37.6% from the August 15th total of 46,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 100,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.September 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comShaker Financial Services LLC Takes $688,000 Position in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF)Shaker Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 224,188 shares of the company's stock, valued at apSeptember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets IncomeAugust 21, 2024 | morningstar.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Short Interest Down 20.4% in JuneMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 31,200 shares, a decrease of 20.4% from the June 15th total of 39,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 82,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.July 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) to Issue Dividend Increase - $0.02 Per ShareMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, July 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 16th will be given a dividend of 0.0198 per share on Wednesday, July 31st. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.71%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 16th. This is an increase from MFS Government Markets Income Trust's previous monthly dividend of $0.02.July 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Short Interest Down 51.6% in MayMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 52,400 shares, a decrease of 51.6% from the April 30th total of 108,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 135,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.May 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Decreases By 49.6%MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 108,300 shares, a decline of 49.6% from the April 15th total of 215,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 131,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days.May 11, 2024 | marketbeat.com326,976 Shares in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Bought by PFG Investments LLCPFG Investments LLC purchased a new stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 326,976 shares of the company's stock, valuApril 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Short Interest Down 23.7% in AprilMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant drop in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 215,000 shares, a drop of 23.7% from the March 31st total of 281,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 125,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.7 days.April 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.02 (NYSE:MGF)MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) announced a monthly dividend on Wednesday, April 3rd. Stockholders 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 7.60%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 16th.April 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Plans $0.02 Monthly DividendMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, March 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.0201 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.74%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 12th.March 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comMFS Releases Closed-End Fund Income Distribution Sources for Certain FundsFebruary 27, 2024 | businesswire.comMFS Multimarket Income Trust (MMT)February 4, 2024 | investing.comMFS® Government Markets Income declares $0.0203 dividendFebruary 2, 2024 | msn.comMFS Releases Closed-End Fund Income Distribution Sources for Certain FundsJanuary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMFS Announces Closed-End Fund DistributionsJanuary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMFS Municipal Income Trust raises monthly dividend by 5.7% to $0.0185/shareJanuary 2, 2024 | msn.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Short Interest Up 156.3% in DecemberMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 16,400 shares, an increase of 156.3% from the November 30th total of 6,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 54,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.December 29, 2023 | marketbeat.comMFS® Government Markets Income goes ex-dividend tomorrowNovember 13, 2023 | msn.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust's Dividend AnalysisOctober 16, 2023 | gurufocus.comUnraveling the Dividend Story of MFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF)September 12, 2023 | gurufocus.comSIT Investment Associates Inc. Boosts Stake in MFS Government Markets Income TrustAugust 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.02MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, June 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 14th will be given a dividend of 0.0211 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.75%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 13th.June 2, 2023 | marketbeat.comMFS® Government Markets Income cut monthly dividend by -1.4% to $0.0211/shareJune 2, 2023 | msn.comShort Interest in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Increases By 1,281.3%MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Rating) saw a large increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 207,200 shares, an increase of 1,281.3% from the March 15th total of 15,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 77,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.7 days.April 14, 2023 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Stock Holdings Lifted by Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its stake in shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Rating) by 2.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,2April 10, 2023 | marketbeat.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) Declares $0.02 DividendApril 5, 2023 | msn.comMGF MFS Government Markets Income TrustFebruary 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) Short Interest Down 22.4% in JanuaryMFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF - Get Rating) saw a large drop in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,700 shares, a drop of 22.4% from the December 31st total of 12,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 75,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.January 27, 2023 | marketbeat.comMonday Is Your Last Chance To Buy MFS Government Markets Before The Dividend PayoutJanuary 12, 2023 | msn.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0214 dividendJanuary 3, 2023 | msn.comMFS Government Markets Income TrustSeptember 30, 2022 | reuters.comMFS Government Markets: Dividend InsightsSeptember 8, 2022 | msn.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.227 dividendSeptember 2, 2022 | seekingalpha.comMFS® Government Markets IncomeAugust 19, 2022 | reuters.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0226 dividendJuly 6, 2022 | seekingalpha.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0231 dividendJune 1, 2022 | seekingalpha.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF)May 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comMFS Government Markets Income Trust declares $0.0236 dividendMay 6, 2022 | seekingalpha.com Remove Ads Get MFS Government Markets Income Trust News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MGF and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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