MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class C (MEDCX)

Fund Assets	7.52B
Expense Ratio	1.82%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	69.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.57
Dividend Yield	4.52%
Dividend Growth	-4.79%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	12.66
YTD Return	1.88%
1-Year Return	6.88%
5-Year Return	5.17%
52-Week Low	12.39
52-Week High	12.98
Beta (5Y)	0.37
Holdings	552
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Emerging Markets Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MEDCX
• Share Class: C
• Index: JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR

Performance

MEDCX had a total return of 6.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.82%.

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%

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%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.05172	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04978	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04721	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0474	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.04706	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.04714	Mar 2, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 26, 2026

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