MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class B (MEDBX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

12.23

-0.02 (-0.16%)

At close: Oct 14, 2026

Fund Assets	7.21B
Expense Ratio	1.82%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	83.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.59
Dividend Yield	4.81%
Dividend Growth	3.31%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	12.25
YTD Return	-0.95%
1-Year Return	2.14%
5-Year Return	4.59%
52-Week Low	12.12
52-Week High	13.00
Beta (5Y)	0.44
Holdings	491
Inception Date	May 31, 2002

About MEDBX

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class B is a mutual fund focused on generating total return through high current income and potential capital appreciation by investing primarily in debt instruments tied to emerging market countries. The fund employs a research-driven strategy, emphasizing country and security selection to pursue outperformance while actively managing downside risk. It maintains a diversified portfolio of bonds, including sovereign and corporate issuers, with a strong emphasis on liquidity and flexibility. The fund is managed by a seasoned team with long-standing tenure, contributing to its consistent approach in navigating the complexities of emerging markets. MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class B plays a key role for investors seeking exposure to global emerging market debt, offering access to a broad array of countries and issuers while aiming to balance risk and return in a dynamic global environment.

Fund Family MFS

Category Emerging Markets Bond

Performance Rating Below Average

Risk Rating Average

Stock Exchange Nasdaq

Ticker Symbol MEDBX

Share Class B

Index JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR

Performance

MEDBX had a total return of 2.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.68%.

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 C	1.79%
FGWMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M	1.07%
FGBMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z	0.67%
FGZMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I	0.78%
FNMIX	Fidelity	Fidelity New Markets Income Fund	0.73%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MEDHX	R6	0.71%
MEDGX	R4	0.82%
MEDIX	I	0.82%
MEDFX	R3	1.07%

Top 10 Holdings

22.14% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
USD/EUR FWD 20261016 Purchased	n/a	6.34%
Currency Cash CASH_USD	n/a	4.73%
Cash Offset	n/a	4.40%
Argentina (Republic Of) 3.63%	ARGENT.4.125 07.09.35	1.29%
Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5%	ARGENT.3.5 07.09.41	1.03%
Ecuador (Republic Of) 3.5%	ECUA.6.9 07.31.35 REGS	0.96%
Argentina (Republic Of) 4.25%	ARGENT.5 01.09.38	0.92%
Dominican Republic 4.88%	DOMREP.4.875 09.23.32 REGS	0.90%
Colombia (Republic Of) 7.75%	COLOM.7.75 11.07.36	0.83%
Dominican Republic 6.15%	DOMREP.6.15 05.17.38 144A	0.75%

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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.05593	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.05193	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0518	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04986	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04732	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04748	May 1, 2026

Full Dividend History