MFS Emerging Markets Debt R6 (MEDHX)

Fund Assets	7.52B
Expense Ratio	0.71%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	69.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.71
Dividend Yield	5.62%
Dividend Growth	-2.97%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	12.66
YTD Return	2.62%
1-Year Return	7.90%
5-Year Return	11.38%
52-Week Low	12.34
52-Week High	12.93
Beta (5Y)	0.37
Holdings	552
Inception Date	May 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
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MEDHX
• Share Class: R6
• Index: JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR

Performance

MEDHX had a total return of 7.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.15%.

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	1.79%
FGWMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M	1.04%
FGBMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z	0.69%
FNMIX	Fidelity	Fidelity New Markets Income Fund	0.75%
FGVMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class A	1.04%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MEDGX	R4	0.82%
MEDIX	I	0.82%
MEDFX	R3	1.07%
MEDAX	A	1.07%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0634	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.06135	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.05886	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.05883	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.05884	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.05887	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 18, 2026

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