MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund Class A (EMLAX)
| Fund Assets | 506.83M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 5.66 |
| YTD Return | 9.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.12% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.18 |
| 52-Week High | 5.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 209 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2011 |
About EMLAX
The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Emg Mkts LC Debt with 1.1% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in MFS Series Trust X: MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund; Class A Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. MFS Series Trust X: MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund; Class A Shares seeks total return with an emphasis on high current income, but also considering capital appreciation. EMLAX will normally invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in debt instruments of issuers that are tied economically to emerging market countries and denominated in local currencies.
Performance
EMLAX had a total return of 10.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.07%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSEDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Em Mk Dbt Lcl Ccy | n/a |
Top 10 Holdings
37.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NOTA DO TESOURO NACIONAL - Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Serie F | BNTNF.10 01.01.27 NTNF | 8.57% |
| MEX BONOS DESARR FIX RT - Mexican Bonos | MBONO.7.75 11.23.34 M | 4.06% |
| TITULOS DE TESORERIA - Colombian TES | n/a | 4.05% |
| MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio | n/a | 3.95% |
| Malaysia Government Bond | MGS.3.582 07.15.32 0122 | 3.17% |
| India Government Bond | n/a | 3.08% |
| China Government Bond | n/a | 2.96% |
| BONOS DE TESORERIA - Peru Government Bond | PERUGB.6.95 08.12.31 | 2.56% |
| Republic of South Africa Government Bond | SAGB.8.875 02.28.35 2035 | 2.51% |
| TITULOS DE TESORERIA - Colombian TES | n/a | 2.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | $0.01791 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.01994 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02306 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.02507 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.02409 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.024 | Dec 31, 2024 |