MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R2 (MEMFX)
| Fund Assets | 8.41B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.56% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.82% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 34.83 |
| YTD Return | 17.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.27% |
| 5-Year Return | 28.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.62 |
| 52-Week High | 34.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 113 |
| Inception Date | Oct 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.
Performance
MEMFX had a total return of 17.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.74%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
34.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 9.43% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 6.38% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 3.63% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 3.27% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 2.36% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | CICHF | 2.18% |
| Infosys Limited | INFY | 1.99% |
| NetEase, Inc. | NTES | 1.73% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | KOTAKBANK | 1.63% |
| Vale S.A. | VALE | 1.60% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.70377 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.69803 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.21552 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.59298 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.1211 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.49981 | Dec 12, 2019 |