MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class B (MEDBX)
| Fund Assets | 7.61B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 69.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.42% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.85 |
| YTD Return | 2.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.19 |
| 52-Week High | 13.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.44 |
| Holdings | 504 |
| 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.
Performance
MEDBX had a total return of 9.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.89%.
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 | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.69% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I | 0.79% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.04986 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.04732 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04748 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04713 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.04722 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04729 | Feb 2, 2026 |