MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class C (MEDCX)
| Fund Assets | 7.58B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.81% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 69.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
| Dividend Growth | -23.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.95 |
| YTD Return | 1.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.44% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.20 |
| 52-Week High | 12.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 557 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2002 |
About MEDCX
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class C is a mutual fund that primarily invests in debt instruments issued by sovereign and corporate entities tied economically to emerging market countries. Its central aim is to provide total return with a strong emphasis on high current income, complemented by capital appreciation. The fund’s portfolio typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to emerging markets debt, while maintaining flexibility with modest exposures to U.S. Treasuries and diversified, liquid holdings to help manage volatility and downside risk. Managed by an experienced team since 1998, the fund focuses on rigorous research in country and security selection to strive for outperformance and risk mitigation. It benchmarks its performance against the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global, reflecting a broad array of emerging market government and corporate bonds. The fund’s size and research-driven approach position it as a significant player for investors seeking exposure to the dynamic and diverse fixed income opportunities that characterize emerging economies worldwide.
Performance
MEDCX had a total return of 12.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.00%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04722 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04729 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04726 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04736 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04752 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04614 | Sep 2, 2025 |