MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class B (BRKBX)
| Fund Assets | 102.88M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.99% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.52% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 16.15 |
| YTD Return | 17.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.85% |
| 5-Year Return | 38.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.39 |
| 52-Week High | 16.36 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 137 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRKBX
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class B is a mutual fund focused on capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of companies economically tied to emerging market countries. It employs a blended research approach integrating both fundamental and quantitative analysis to construct a diversified portfolio. The fund invests primarily in high-quality companies trading at favorable valuations with catalysts for long-term growth. With around 98.7% of its assets in stocks across various sectors, it holds approximately 146 issues, including significant allocations in countries such as China, Taiwan, India, and South Korea. The fund aims to provide exposure to emerging markets while targeting a predicted tracking error of about 2% relative to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, serving as its benchmark. Since its inception in 2015, the fund has maintained a disciplined portfolio construction process to balance risk and return in the dynamic emerging markets landscape, with net assets around $93 million as of mid-2025.
Performance
BRKBX had a total return of 19.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.63%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
33.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 10.46% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 5.98% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 2.59% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 2.55% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | CICHF | 2.49% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.18% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 1.87% |
| BYD Company Limited | BYDDF | 1.81% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | TCS | 1.67% |
| Meituan | 3690 | 1.65% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.21111 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.20794 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.22817 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.39774 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.09531 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.12978 | Dec 17, 2019 |