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 | 4.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.63 |
| YTD Return | 9.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.18 |
| 52-Week High | 5.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 276 |
| 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 8.70% 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
44.09% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 10% | BNTNF.10 01.01.27 NTNF | 8.81% |
| USD/MYR NDF 20250509 Purchased | n/a | 5.24% |
| USD/THB FWD 20250718 Purchased | n/a | 5.08% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 4.49% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) 7.75% | MBONO.7.75 11.23.34 M | 4.17% |
| Ministerio de Hacienda y Credito Publico 5.75% | COLTES.5.75 11.03.27 B | 4.15% |
| Malaysia (Government Of) 3.58% | MGS.3.582 07.15.32 0122 | 3.19% |
| India (Republic of) 7.18% | IGB.7.18 07.24.37 | 3.12% |
| China (People's Republic Of) 2.88% | CGB.2.88 02.25.33 INBK | 2.96% |
| CZK/USD FWD 20250718 Purchased | n/a | 2.89% |
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 |