MFS Emerging Markets Debt R1 (MEDDX)

Fund Assets	7.54B
Expense Ratio	1.82%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	69.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.58
Dividend Yield	4.59%
Dividend Growth	-0.79%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	12.66
YTD Return	1.65%
1-Year Return	5.48%
5-Year Return	4.85%
52-Week Low	12.43
52-Week High	13.00
Beta (5Y)	0.37
Holdings	509
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Emerging Markets Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MEDDX
• Share Class: R1
• Index: JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR

Performance

MEDDX had a total return of 5.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.33%.

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
Aug 31, 2026	$0.05193	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0518	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04982	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04729	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04744	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.04709	Apr 1, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Sep 10, 2026

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