MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund Class I (EMLIX)
| Fund Assets | 491.44M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 82.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
| Dividend Growth | -32.46% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.16 |
| YTD Return | 2.85% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.51% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.08 |
| 52-Week High | 6.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 264 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2011 |
About EMLIX
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating total return, with a primary emphasis on high current income and a secondary goal of capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in debt instruments issued by entities tied to emerging market countries and denominated in local currencies. These countries span regions such as Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. The investment approach is fundamentally driven, utilizing disciplined risk management to balance exposures to both country-specific and broader global risk factors. The fund’s portfolio typically emphasizes government and government-related bonds but can also include corporate debt instruments and derivatives linked to rates and currencies. By targeting local currency emerging market bonds, the fund offers exposure to both the interest rate and currency movements in these dynamic economies. With an inception date of September 2011 and a moderate expense ratio, this fund serves as a vehicle for investors seeking diversified access to emerging markets fixed income, often complementing traditional global bond allocations in a broader investment portfolio.
Performance
EMLIX had a total return of 20.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.41%.
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
44.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 8.26% |
| USD/MYR NDF 20260115 Purchased | n/a | 6.67% |
| USD/THB FWD 20260116 Purchased | n/a | 4.34% |
| USD/CNH FWD 20260116 Purchased | n/a | 3.88% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) 7.75% | MBONO.7.75 11.23.34 M | 3.77% |
| PLN/USD FWD 20260116 Purchased | n/a | 3.74% |
| Ministerio de Hacienda y Credito Publico 11% | COLTES.11 08.22.29 B | 3.63% |
| BRL NDZC JAN 04 27 R 13.31 JAN 02 31 Receive | n/a | 3.52% |
| USD/INR NDF 20260130 Purchased | n/a | 3.45% |
| Malaysia (Government Of) 3.58% | MGS.3.582 07.15.32 0122 | 3.18% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0212 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04081 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01648 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.01169 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.00628 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.00611 | Sep 2, 2025 |