MFS International Diversification Fund Class B (MDIFX)
| Fund Assets | 44.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.83% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 2.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
| Dividend Growth | 103.50% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 29.24 |
| YTD Return | 7.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 35.65% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.58 |
| 52-Week High | 29.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 7 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 2004 |
About MDIFX
The MFS International Diversification Fund Class B is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with broad exposure to international equity markets. Its primary objective is capital appreciation, achieved through a strategically diversified portfolio that combines different investment styles, geographic regions, and market capitalizations. The fund accomplishes this by allocating assets across six underlying MFS international stock funds, including exposure to both developed and emerging markets. This approach enables efficient diversification and helps manage risk through disciplined portfolio rebalancing. The fund's risk-based construction is rooted in a systematic process, ensuring wide-ranging coverage across major non-U.S. equity markets. It tracks the MSCI All Country World (ex-US) Index as a benchmark, reflecting its focus on non-U.S. stocks. With a significant asset base and a long track record since 2004, the MFS International Diversification Fund Class B serves as an all-in-one solution for investors seeking international diversification. Its structure and management allow investors to access global opportunities in a single investment vehicle, making it a notable component of the international equity market landscape.
Performance
MDIFX had a total return of 29.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.35%.
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 | $1.01483 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.4987 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.64268 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.4002 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $0.38878 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.22647 | Dec 30, 2020 |