MFS Global Equity Fund Class R2 (MEQRX)
| Fund Assets | 2.18B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.40% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 8.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.43% |
| Dividend Growth | 44.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 45.40 |
| YTD Return | 10.05% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.88% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 37.65 |
| 52-Week High | 49.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 87 |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 2003 |
About MEQRX
The MFS Global Equity Fund Class R2 is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in large-cap equities from developed markets worldwide. The fund employs a “growth at a reasonable price” investment strategy, targeting established companies with sustainable growth prospects while maintaining disciplined valuation standards. Its portfolio is typically dominated by large blue-chip stocks, with a diversified allocation between U.S. and international holdings—approximately 54.5% in domestic and 44.8% in foreign equities—offering broad geographic exposure and reducing reliance on any single market. The fund is managed with a long-term investment horizon and aims for a low turnover rate, typically between 5% and 20%, reflecting its careful, patient approach. Benchmarked against the MSCI World Index, it seeks to mirror the performance of developed world equity markets, making it a core holding for investors looking for global diversification within their equity allocation. Class R2 shares are available to eligible investors and feature expense structure reductions through fee waivers and reimbursements until at least early 2026.
Performance
MEQRX had a total return of 11.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.50%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.74% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Inc. | V | 3.55% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.06% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 2.71% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 2.53% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company | WTW | 2.34% |
| Medtronic plc | MDT | 2.32% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.23% |
| Honeywell International Inc. | HON | 2.09% |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | BDX | 1.99% |
| Amadeus IT Group, S.A. | AMS | 1.92% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $5.60534 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $3.89162 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $3.93912 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $2.88516 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $1.09216 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.8374 | Dec 12, 2019 |