MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R2 (MEMFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
41.68
+0.03 (0.07%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets9.99B
Expense Ratio1.56%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover36.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.98
Dividend Yield2.36%
Dividend Growth39.84%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 16, 2025
Previous Close41.65
YTD Return8.23%
1-Year Return37.59%
5-Year Return19.53%
52-Week Low26.92
52-Week High42.07
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings99
Inception DateOct 1, 2008

About MEMFX

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R2 is an open-end mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in or economically tied to emerging markets. The fund employs a globally diversified approach, allocating its assets across a broad spectrum of sectors and countries within the emerging markets universe. Its investment process emphasizes companies with strong earnings prospects and attractive valuations, while paying close attention to factors such as rising revenues, expanding profit margins, and increasing cash flows. The fund's management team leverages local insights through direct company visits and on-the-ground research in various emerging regions, aiming to uncover unique investment opportunities. Established in 1995, the fund has amassed substantial assets and serves as a vehicle for investors seeking participation in the growth potential of emerging economies. Class R2 shares are typically available to eligible investors and are characterized by no initial sales load, making them accessible within select retirement and benefit plans. The fund’s performance is benchmarked against the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, reflecting its commitment to providing exposure to dynamic, developing markets globally.

Fund Family MFS
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MEMFX
Share Class R2
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD

Performance

MEMFX had a total return of 37.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.40%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FGOMXFidelityStrategic Advisers Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund0.36%
FPADXFidelityFidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund0.08%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MEMJXR60.94%
MEMIXI1.06%
MEMHXR41.06%
MEMAXA1.31%

Top 10 Holdings

35.76% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited23309.93%
Tencent Holdings Limited07006.35%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.0059305.18%
Alibaba Group Holding Limited99883.01%
HDFC Bank LimitedHDFCBANK2.46%
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.37111.89%
China Construction Bank Corporation09391.84%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.23171.78%
Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd.6005191.68%
Currency Cash CASH_USDn/a1.65%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 16, 2025$0.98412Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2024$0.70377Dec 18, 2024
Dec 19, 2023$0.69803Dec 20, 2023
Dec 8, 2022$0.21552Dec 9, 2022
Dec 9, 2021$0.59298Dec 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2020$0.1211Dec 11, 2020
Full Dividend History