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) | 0.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.47% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.73% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.77 |
| YTD Return | 7.75% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.56 |
| 52-Week High | 12.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 501 |
| 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 12.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.32%.
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
16.32% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio | n/a | 4.94% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.2.75 08.15.32 | 4.55% |
| Oman Government International Bonds | OMAN.6.75 01.17.48 REGS | 1.06% |
| Argentina Republic Government International Bonds | ARGENT.3.5 07.09.41 | 1.01% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.2.5 02.15.46 | 0.90% |
| Argentina Republic Government International Bonds | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.35 | 0.84% |
| Paraguay Government International Bonds | PARGUY.5.4 03.30.50 REGS | 0.83% |
| India Government Bond | IGB.7.1 04.08.34 | 0.75% |
| Oman Government International Bonds | OMAN.7 01.25.51 REGS | 0.74% |
| Argentina Republic Government International Bonds | ARGENT.5 01.09.38 | 0.70% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.00989 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| 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 |