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) | 0.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.13% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 12.00 |
| YTD Return | 1.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.98% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.95% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.56 |
| 52-Week High | 12.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 513 |
| 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 4.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.10%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
20.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 08.15.32 | 4.56% |
| EUR/USD FWD 20250718 Purchased | n/a | 3.51% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 3.30% |
| US Treasury Bond Future June 25 | n/a | 1.83% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future June 25 | n/a | 1.64% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future June 25 | n/a | 1.51% |
| EUR/USD FWD 20250718 Purchased | n/a | 1.21% |
| USD/EUR FWD 20250718 Purchased | n/a | 1.20% |
| Oman (Sultanate Of) 6.75% | OMAN.6.75 01.17.48 REGS | 1.07% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5% | ARGENT.3.5 07.09.41 | 1.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | $0.05799 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.05995 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.06001 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.06002 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.06003 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.060 | Dec 31, 2024 |