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 | 6.28% |
Dividend Growth | 16.37% |
Payout Frequency | Monthly |
Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
Previous Close | 12.13 |
YTD Return | 1.17% |
1-Year Return | 7.99% |
5-Year Return | 0.68% |
52-Week Low | n/a |
52-Week High | n/a |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 554 |
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 7.99% 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 |
---|---|---|---|
FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 1.82% |
FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.73% |
FGVMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class A | 1.07% |
FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.82% |
FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 1.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
25.90% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 8.19% |
USD/EUR FWD 20250117 Purchased | n/a | 5.07% |
United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T 2.75 08.15.32 | 2.80% |
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% |
Oman (Sultanate Of) 6.75% | OMAN 6.75 01.17.48 REGS | 1.21% |
Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5% | ARGENT 3.5 07.09.41 | 1.05% |
CZK/USD FWD 20250117 Purchased | n/a | 0.99% |
Ultra 10 Year US Treasury Note Future Mar 25 | n/a | 0.96% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
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 |
Aug 30, 2024 | $0.072 | Sep 3, 2024 |