MFS Emerging Markets Equity R4 (MEMHX)
| Fund Assets | 9.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 36.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 41.48 |
| YTD Return | 27.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 28.15% |
| 5-Year Return | 35.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 30.41 |
| 52-Week High | 41.89 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 113 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2008 |
About MEMHX
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R4 is a diversified mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of issuers based in global emerging markets. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to emerging market stocks, emphasizing companies with strong earnings prospects, attractive valuations, and robust cash flow generation. The management approach combines fundamental research, including on-site visits and close engagement with local enterprises, to uncover compelling investment opportunities across various regions, particularly in Asia and Latin America. The portfolio is broadly diversified, often holding more than 100 securities to capture growth potential while managing risk. This fund adheres to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index as its benchmark, aiming to outperform both the index and the average of its diversified emerging-markets category peers. MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R4 plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to the dynamic and often volatile emerging markets, offering access to regions poised for long-term economic expansion within a professionally managed framework.
Performance
MEMHX had a total return of 28.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.83%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
35.27% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 9.95% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 6.64% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 3.84% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 3.56% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 2.24% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 2.14% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 1.84% |
| Infosys Limited | INFY | 1.74% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 1.72% |
| Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. | 2318 | 1.59% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.87795 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.83164 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.36545 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.79073 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.27533 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.61973 | Dec 12, 2019 |