Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. Has $78,000 Stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF)

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. trimmed its stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE:MGF) by 59.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 25,257 shares of the company’s stock after selling 37,176 shares during the period. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. owned about 0.08% of MFS Government Markets Income Trust worth $78,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Private Advisor Group LLC grew its holdings in MFS Government Markets Income Trust by 354.7% during the 4th quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 627,992 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,928,000 after acquiring an additional 489,892 shares during the period. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp boosted its stake in shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust by 5.5% in the 4th quarter. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp now owns 346,548 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,064,000 after buying an additional 18,179 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new position in shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust in the 4th quarter worth approximately $825,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust by 4.4% in the 4th quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 144,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $445,000 after buying an additional 6,140 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MML Investors Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of MFS Government Markets Income Trust by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 109,152 shares of the company’s stock worth $361,000 after buying an additional 3,283 shares during the last quarter. 54.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

MFS Government Markets Income Trust Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE MGF opened at $3.08 on Thursday. MFS Government Markets Income Trust has a twelve month low of $2.95 and a twelve month high of $3.39. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $3.11 and its 200-day moving average price is $3.13.

MFS Government Markets Income Trust Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 15th will be paid a $0.0195 dividend. This is an increase from MFS Government Markets Income Trust’s previous monthly dividend of $0.02. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 15th. This represents a $0.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.59%.

MFS Government Markets Income Trust Company Profile

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.