MFS Emerging Markets Equity R2 (MEMFX)

Fund Assets	9.97B
Expense Ratio	1.56%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	45.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.98
Dividend Yield	2.14%
Dividend Growth	39.84%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 16, 2025

Previous Close	45.13
YTD Return	17.87%
1-Year Return	28.68%
5-Year Return	45.44%
52-Week Low	35.85
52-Week High	47.08
Beta (5Y)	0.91
Holdings	103
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts
• Performance Rating: Below 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 28.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.25%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGOMX	Fidelity	Strategic Advisers Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund	0.30%
FPADX	Fidelity	Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund	0.08%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MEMJX	R6	0.94%
MEMIX	I	1.06%
MEMHX	R4	1.06%
MEMAX	A	1.31%

Top 10 Holdings

46.49% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	13.80%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	005930	10.79%
Tencent Holdings Limited	0700	4.39%
SK hynix Inc.	000660	3.17%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.	2317	2.96%
Alibaba Group Holding Limited	9988	2.70%
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.	3711	2.44%
HDFC Bank Limited	HDFCBANK	2.30%
MediaTek Inc.	2454	2.04%
Currency Cash CASH_USD	n/a	1.89%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 16, 2025	$0.98412	Dec 17, 2025
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

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 26, 2026

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