MFS Emerging Markets Debt R1 (MEDDX)
| Fund Assets | 7.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.81% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.58 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
| Dividend Growth | -17.55% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.59 |
| YTD Return | 5.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.68% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.61 |
| 52-Week High | 12.63 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 542 |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 2008 |
About MEDDX
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund R1 Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds from emerging economies, aiming for total return with an emphasis on high current income while considering capital appreciation. The strategy is research-intensive, seeking outperformance primarily through country and security selection, with a strong emphasis on managing downside risk. The portfolio maintains broad diversification and uses liquid holdings and U.S. Treasury futures to help manage volatility and interest-rate exposure. Its reference benchmark is the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified, reflecting exposure to U.S. dollar–denominated emerging market debt. As of mid-2025, the fund’s asset mix is predominantly emerging markets debt, complemented by U.S. Treasuries and modest corporate exposure, alongside cash for flexibility. Class R1 shares have no front-end or deferred sales charges and include a 12b-1 distribution fee, available to eligible investors. The fund provides transparent reporting of returns, yields, and historical performance versus its benchmark, supporting assessment of risk and income characteristics within the emerging markets fixed income segment.
Performance
MEDDX had a total return of 4.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.22%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
20.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD FWD 20251017 Purchased | n/a | 5.54% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 08.15.32 | 3.99% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 3.23% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 1.53% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 1.41% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5% | ARGENT.3.5 07.09.41 | 0.96% |
| USD/EUR FWD 20251017 Purchased | n/a | 0.95% |
| Oman (Sultanate Of) 6.75% | OMAN.6.75 01.17.48 REGS | 0.90% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 4.25% | ARGENT.5 01.09.38 | 0.89% |
| Paraguay (Republic of) 5.4% | PARGUY.5.4 03.30.50 REGS | 0.83% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04618 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.04631 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.00248 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.05084 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.05267 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.05269 | Apr 1, 2025 |