MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A (MEDAX)
| Fund Assets | 6.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.79 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.22% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.09 |
| YTD Return | 1.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.90% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.47% |
| 52-Week Low | n/a |
| 52-Week High | n/a |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 537 |
| Inception Date | Mar 17, 1998 |
About MEDAX
The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Emg Mkts HC Debt with 1.06% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in MFS Series Trust X: MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund; Class A Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. MFS Series Trust X: MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund; Class A Shares seeks total return with an emphasis on high current income, but also capital appreciation. MEDAX invests at least 80% its assets in debt instruments of issuers that are tied economically to emerging market countries. MFS may invest up to 100% of its assets in below investment grade quality debt instruments.
Performance
MEDAX had a total return of 5.90% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.18%, including dividends.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| undefined | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| undefined | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| undefined | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| undefined | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| undefined | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
20.39% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 5.66% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T 2.75 08.15.32 | 2.81% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 25 | n/a | 2.71% |
| US Treasury Bond Future Mar 25 | n/a | 1.50% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 25 | n/a | 1.43% |
| EUR/USD FWD 20250416 Purchased | n/a | 1.35% |
| EUR/USD FWD 20250416 Purchased | n/a | 1.35% |
| EUR/USD FWD 20250416 Purchased | n/a | 1.35% |
| Oman (Sultanate Of) 6.75% | OMAN 6.75 01.17.48 REGS | 1.18% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5% | ARGENT 3.5 07.09.41 | 1.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.06002 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.06003 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.060 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.060 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.067 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.070 | Oct 1, 2024 |