MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class I (MEDIX)
| Fund Assets | 7.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 69.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.66 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.20% |
| Dividend Growth | -18.92% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.76 |
| YTD Return | 0.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.09 |
| 52-Week High | 12.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 549 |
| Inception Date | Mar 17, 1998 |
About MEDIX
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class I is an open-end mutual fund specializing in debt securities from issuers tied economically to emerging market countries. The fund’s primary objective is to deliver total return, with a particular emphasis on generating high current income, complemented by a focus on capital appreciation. It invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of emerging market debt instruments, including significant allocations to below investment-grade bonds, which are often referred to as high-yield or junk bonds. The strategy is actively managed, leveraging extensive research, country and security selection, and diversification to manage volatility and downside risk. With net assets exceeding $7 billion, the fund holds a substantial position within the emerging markets bond sector, offering investors access to both sovereign and corporate fixed-income opportunities across a wide range of developing economies. Its regular monthly income distributions and competitive expense ratio enhance its attractiveness to institutional and income-focused investors seeking exposure to the growth potential and yield premium of emerging market debt markets.
Performance
MEDIX had a total return of 12.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.18%.
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 | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.20% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| USD/EUR FWD 20260116 Purchased | n/a | 6.70% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 4.74% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 4.34% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 08.15.32 | 3.01% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 2.00% |
| Ultra 10 Year US Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 1.98% |
| US Treasury Bond Future Mar 26 | n/a | 1.50% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5% | ARGENT.3.5 07.09.41 | 1.00% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 3.63% | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.35 | 1.00% |
| Ghana (Republic of) 5% | GHANA.5 07.03.35 144A | 0.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0575 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0575 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0575 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0575 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.056 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.056 | Aug 1, 2025 |