MFS International Diversification Fund Class A (MDIDX)
| Fund Assets | 44.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 2.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
| Dividend Growth | 85.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 31.16 |
| YTD Return | 7.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.86 |
| 52-Week High | 31.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 7 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 2004 |
About MDIDX
The MFS International Diversification Fund is an open-ended mutual fund focused on international equity markets. Its primary objective is capital appreciation through a diversified approach that blends styles, regions, and market capitalizations. The fund achieves this by allocating assets across six underlying MFS-managed international stock funds, including dedicated exposure to both developed and emerging markets. This multi-manager, multi-style strategy is designed to efficiently diversify risk and adapt to evolving global market opportunities. With a disciplined risk-based allocation process and periodic rebalancing, the fund aims to provide broad access to global equities outside the United States. Its benchmark is the MSCI All Country World (ex-US) Index, reflecting its commitment to covering both developed and emerging international markets. The fund is structured to appeal to investors seeking a single, comprehensive international stock allocation that benefits from professional management and a blend of growth, value, and geographic strategies. As of May 2025, the fund manages over $41 billion in assets, reflecting its prominent role as a core international equity holding in diversified portfolios.
Performance
MDIDX had a total return of 29.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.58%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTAEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class A | 1.20% |
| FTEIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class I | 0.95% |
| FTCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class C | 1.95% |
| FTIEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total International Equity Fund | 0.91% |
| FIEZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total International Equity Fund - Class Z | 0.80% |
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Research International Fund Class R6 | MRSKX | 27.50% |
| MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R6 | MEMJX | 17.49% |
| MFS International Large Cap Value R6 | MKVHX | 15.02% |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class R6 | MINJX | 14.97% |
| MFS International Growth Fund Class R6 | MGRDX | 14.92% |
| MFS International New Discovery Fund Class R6 | MIDLX | 9.85% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 0.25% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.36686 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.73778 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.86417 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.4813 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $0.61182 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.34253 | Dec 30, 2020 |