MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class R2 (MEDEX)
| Fund Assets | 7.58B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.31% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 69.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
| Dividend Growth | -21.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 12.96 |
| YTD Return | 1.82% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.09% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.50% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.17 |
| 52-Week High | 12.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 557 |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 2008 |
About MEDEX
The MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund that seeks to deliver a total return with a primary emphasis on high current income, while also considering long-term capital appreciation. This fund invests predominantly in a diversified portfolio of debt securities issued by sovereign and corporate entities in emerging market countries, with a focus on both U.S. dollar and local currency denominated bonds. Its investment process is notably research-driven, emphasizing active country and security selection alongside disciplined risk management and downside protection. The fund further manages volatility through broad diversification and maintaining liquid holdings. The fund is benchmarked against the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global, reflecting its aim to capture opportunities and manage risks across a wide array of developing markets. As of May 2025, the portfolio held hundreds of issues across nearly 180 issuers, demonstrating significant breadth and diversification. The management team brings substantial continuity and experience, having steered the fund through multiple market cycles since inception. The fund plays a key role in providing access to emerging market fixed income opportunities, contributing to global portfolio diversification and offering exposure to dynamic economies outside the developed markets.
Performance
MEDEX had a total return of 13.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.70%.
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 | $0.05258 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.05262 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0526 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.05263 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0527 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0513 | Sep 2, 2025 |