MFS International Diversification Fund (MDIHX)
| Fund Assets | 44.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 2.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.74 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
| Dividend Growth | -14.58% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 27.75 |
| YTD Return | 24.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 54.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.36 |
| 52-Week High | 28.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.75 |
| Holdings | 7 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MDIHX
The MFS International Diversification Fund Class R3 is a mutual fund that aims to achieve capital appreciation by offering global exposure outside the United States through a carefully diversified portfolio. This fund primarily invests in a selection of international mutual funds managed by MFS—spanning developed and emerging markets—providing investors with access to a breadth of equity opportunities worldwide. By combining different investment styles, geographies, and market capitalizations, the fund achieves disciplined diversification, reducing concentration risk and smoothing returns over time. Its strategic portfolio construction uses a risk-based approach and regular rebalancing to ensure efficient allocation across regions and sectors. The fund’s holdings often include large and mid-cap companies across Europe, Asia, and other non-U.S. markets, with a blend of growth and value strategies. Benchmarked against the MSCI All Country World (ex-US) Index, the fund is structured to be a core holding for investors seeking broad international equity exposure. Class R3 shares are tailored for retirement plans and similar eligible investors, with a focus on maintaining competitive expenses and accessibility for institutional accounts.
Performance
MDIHX had a total return of 19.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.97%.
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 Intl Equity A | 1.20% |
| FTEIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity I | 0.95% |
| FTCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity C | 1.95% |
| FTIEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total International Equity | 0.95% |
| FIEZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity Z | 0.80% |
Top 10 Holdings
99.97% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Research International R6 | MRSKX | 27.13% |
| MFS Emerging Markets Equity R6 | MEMJX | 17.57% |
| MFS International Large Cap Value R6 | MKVHX | 15.11% |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value R6 | MINJX | 15.10% |
| MFS International Growth R6 | MGRDX | 14.89% |
| MFS International New Discovery R6 | MIDLX | 9.98% |
| MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio | n/a | 0.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.74052 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.86695 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.4859 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $0.61559 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.34994 | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Dec 26, 2019 | $0.48362 | Dec 26, 2019 |