MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund Class I (EMLIX)
| Fund Assets | 564.81M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.86% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 82.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
| Dividend Growth | -20.63% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.96 |
| YTD Return | 1.87% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.13% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.55% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.67 |
| 52-Week High | 6.19 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.49 |
| Holdings | 267 |
| 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 7.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.96%.
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
52.20% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 10.74% |
| Cash Offset | n/a | 6.53% |
| USD/CNH FWD 20260717 Purchased | n/a | 6.24% |
| USD/THB FWD 20260717 Purchased | n/a | 5.40% |
| USD/MYR NDF 20260715 Purchased | n/a | 4.58% |
| South Africa (Republic of) 8.75% | SAGB.8.75 01.31.44 2044 | 4.45% |
| BRL/USD NDF 20260806 Purchased | n/a | 4.04% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) 7.75% | MBONO.7.75 11.23.34 M | 3.51% |
| Indonesia (Republic of) 5.88% | INDOGB.5.875 03.15.31 109 | 3.36% |
| Malaysia (Government Of) 3.58% | MGS.3.582 07.15.32 0122 | 3.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.02321 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02319 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02117 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02119 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02126 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0212 | Feb 2, 2026 |