MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class A (BRKAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
16.58
+0.27 (1.66%)
Jul 23, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
1.66%
Fund Assets102.88M
Expense Ratio1.24%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover58.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.31
Dividend Yield1.79%
Dividend Growth4.41%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 17, 2024
Previous Close16.31
YTD Return20.15%
1-Year Return20.76%
5-Year Return48.00%
52-Week Low12.53
52-Week High16.58
Beta (5Y)0.63
Holdings146
Inception DateSep 15, 2015

About BRKAX

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities from emerging market economies. The fund distinguishes itself through a blended investment approach, integrating both fundamental and quantitative research methods. By targeting high-quality companies that are attractively valued and possess catalysts for long-term growth, the fund aims to build a disciplined and diversified portfolio. Typically, at least 80% of the fund’s assets are allocated to equity securities of issuers with significant economic ties to emerging markets, covering a range of sectors such as technology, financial services, consumer goods, energy, and industrials. The fund references the MSCI Emerging Markets Index as its benchmark, reflecting its focus on opportunities across developing regions including Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Since its inception in 2015, the fund has sought to capitalize on the growth potential of emerging markets while managing risk through diversified holdings and rigorous research. With a net asset value updated daily and a defined sales charge structure, the fund serves investors looking for exposure to dynamic international markets within a professionally managed framework.

Fund Family MFS
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BRKAX
Share Class A
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD

Performance

BRKAX had a total return of 20.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.53%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FGOMXFidelityStrategic Advisers Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund0.36%
FPADXFidelityFidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund0.08%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
BRKVXR60.93%
BRKUXR40.99%
BRKIXI0.99%
BRKTXR31.24%

Top 10 Holdings

32.12% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited23309.73%
Tencent Holdings Limited07006.08%
Alibaba Group Holding Limited99882.86%
China Construction Bank CorporationCICHF2.39%
BYD Co Ltd Class HBY6.DE2.19%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.0059302.17%
MediaTek Inc.24541.96%
Tata Consultancy Services LimitedTCS1.66%
Emaar Properties PJSCEMAAR.DB1.55%
HDFC Bank LimitedHDFCBANK1.53%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 17, 2024$0.31399Dec 18, 2024
Dec 19, 2023$0.30073Dec 20, 2023
Dec 13, 2022$0.31443Dec 14, 2022
Dec 14, 2021$0.51924Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2020$0.2016Dec 16, 2020
Dec 17, 2019$0.20364Dec 17, 2019
Full Dividend History