MFS Emerging Markets Debt R6 (MEDHX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
12.52
-0.02 (-0.16%)
Sep 12, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-0.16%
Fund Assets7.37B
Expense Ratio0.70%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover58.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.71
Dividend Yield5.71%
Dividend Growth-14.36%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateAug 29, 2025
Previous Close12.54
YTD Return5.87%
1-Year Return5.70%
5-Year Return6.17%
52-Week Low11.55
52-Week High12.54
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings542
Inception DateMay 1, 2006

About MEDHX

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with total return, emphasizing high current income along with capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in debt instruments issued by governments, agencies, and corporations from emerging market countries, making it an important vehicle for accessing fixed income opportunities across regions with higher growth potential and unique risk profiles. Its diversified portfolio may include sovereign bonds, corporate debt, and various derivatives for currency or interest rate management, allowing for broad exposure to both interest rate and credit dynamics in emerging markets. Notable features include its competitive net expense ratio and its accessibility to eligible investors without a sales charge for Class R6 shares. As part of the emerging markets bond sector, the fund plays a significant role in facilitating capital flows to developing economies while offering investors diversification benefits and potential for higher yields compared to developed market debt securities. Managed by MFS, the fund is recognized for its robust investment process and cost advantage among peers, holding significant assets and maintaining broad sector and geographic diversification.

Fund Family MFS
Category Emerging Markets Bond
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MEDHX
Share Class R6
Index JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR

Performance

MEDHX had a total return of 5.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.84%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FGYMXFidelityFidelity Advisor New Markets Income C0.76%
FGWMXFidelityFidelity Advisor New Markets Income M0.76%
FGBMXFidelityFidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z0.76%
FGZMXFidelityFidelity Advisor New Markets Income I0.76%
FNMIXFidelityFidelity New Markets Income0.76%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MEDGXR40.81%
MEDIXI0.81%
MEDFXR31.06%
MEDAXA1.06%

Top 10 Holdings

20.24% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
EUR/USD FWD 20251017 Purchasedn/a5.54%
United States Treasury Notes 2.75%T.2.75 08.15.323.99%
Currency Cash CASH_USDn/a3.23%
5 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25n/a1.53%
10 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25n/a1.41%
Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5%ARGENT.3.5 07.09.410.96%
USD/EUR FWD 20251017 Purchasedn/a0.95%
Oman (Sultanate Of) 6.75%OMAN.6.75 01.17.48 REGS0.90%
Argentina (Republic Of) 4.25%ARGENT.5 01.09.380.89%
Paraguay (Republic of) 5.4%PARGUY.5.4 03.30.50 REGS0.83%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Aug 29, 2025$0.05724Sep 2, 2025
Jul 31, 2025$0.05705Aug 1, 2025
Jun 30, 2025$0.01341Jul 1, 2025
May 30, 2025$0.06153Jun 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2025$0.06353May 1, 2025
Mar 31, 2025$0.06358Apr 1, 2025
Full Dividend History