MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class R3 (BRXTX)
Fund Assets | 1.06B |
Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
Min. Investment | $0.00 |
Turnover | 51.00% |
Dividend (ttm) | 0.59 |
Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
Dividend Growth | 84.99% |
Payout Frequency | Annual |
Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
Previous Close | 15.74 |
YTD Return | 22.27% |
1-Year Return | 24.32% |
5-Year Return | 85.13% |
52-Week Low | 12.43 |
52-Week High | 15.81 |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 162 |
Inception Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
About BRXTX
The MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class R3 is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in international equities. The fund uniquely integrates both fundamental and quantitative research in its investment process, which allows for a disciplined approach to portfolio construction. Its strategy targets high-quality companies outside of the United States that are trading at attractive valuations and exhibit catalysts for long-term growth. The fund is broadly diversified across developed and emerging markets, as measured by its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World (ex-US) Index. It typically holds a substantial number of positions—over 150 securities—and maintains a high equity allocation of approximately 99%, with minimal exposure to cash or equivalents. The portfolio is concentrated in large-cap companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and industrials. Notable holdings often include global leaders such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Roche Holding, and UBS Group. Designed for eligible investors, Class R3 shares emphasize a cost-effective structure without front-end sales charges. Overall, the fund plays a significant role in providing diversified international equity exposure for investors seeking participation in global market opportunities beyond the U.S..
Performance
BRXTX had a total return of 24.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.79%.
Top 10 Holdings
17.55% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.35% |
Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.33% |
Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.07% |
Barclays PLC | BARC | 1.45% |
NatWest Group plc | NWG | 1.43% |
Tesco PLC | TSCO | 1.42% |
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. | SGO | 1.40% |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd | D05 | 1.37% |
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft | G1A | 1.36% |
Iberdrola, S.A. | IBE | 1.36% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Dec 17, 2024 | $0.59138 | Dec 18, 2024 |
Dec 19, 2023 | $0.31969 | Dec 20, 2023 |
Dec 13, 2022 | $0.27911 | Dec 14, 2022 |
Dec 14, 2021 | $0.91043 | Dec 15, 2021 |
Dec 15, 2020 | $0.25794 | Dec 16, 2020 |
Dec 17, 2019 | $0.30684 | Dec 17, 2019 |