MFS International Diversification Fund Class R1 (MDIOX)
| Fund Assets | 44.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.83% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 2.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 101.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 27.88 |
| YTD Return | 7.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 35.63% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.63 |
| 52-Week High | 28.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 7 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MDIOX
The MFS International Diversification Fund Class R1 is a diversified mutual fund focused on international equities. Its primary objective is to seek capital appreciation by investing across a broad spectrum of non-U.S. stocks, offering investors exposure to developed and emerging markets around the world. This fund stands out for its all-in-one approach, providing access to a mix of six distinct MFS-managed international equity funds within a single investment, encompassing a wide range of geographies, investment styles, and company sizes. Systematic rebalancing ensures that its target allocations remain consistent, enhancing risk management and diversification benefits. The MFS International Diversification Fund Class R1 is designed for investors seeking convenient and efficient diversification beyond U.S. borders, leveraging a disciplined research process and robust oversight from an experienced investment team. It plays a significant role in portfolios looking to broaden equity exposure on a global scale, aligning with the MSCI All Country World (ex-US) Index as its benchmark to capture the dynamics of international stock markets.
Performance
MDIOX had a total return of 29.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.15%.
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 | $1.13697 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.56428 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.7148 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.4002 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $0.40067 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.22647 | Dec 30, 2020 |