In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from MIN is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 9.66% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of MIN shares, versus its 200 day moving average:

Looking at the chart above, MIN's low point in its 52 week range is $2.41 per share, with $2.725 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $2.49.

MFS Intermediate Income Fund is in our coverage universe of monthly dividend paying stocks. In Tuesday trading, MFS Intermediate Income Fund shares are currently up about 0.2% on the day.

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