About MGRTX
MFS International Growth Fund Class R3 is a mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in high-quality, growth-oriented companies outside the United States. Employing a multi-cap approach, the fund targets a diversified portfolio of non-U.S. businesses with strong fundamentals, durable competitive advantages, and reasonable valuations. Its investment universe spans both developed and emerging markets, with holdings focused across sectors such as technology, industrials, healthcare, and consumer goods.
The fund benchmarks its performance against the MSCI All Country World (ex-US) Growth Index, reflecting its broad international perspective. Notable holdings commonly include leading firms like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, SAP SE, and Roche Holding AG. With over $18 billion in net assets as of April 2025, the fund is managed with a long-term investment horizon and maintains a relatively low portfolio turnover, emphasizing steady growth over time. Class R3 shares are typically available to eligible retirement plans and carry no initial sales charge, positioning the fund as a core holding for investors seeking international equity exposure with a growth bias in their portfolio.
Fund Family MFS
Category Foreign Large Growth
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MGRTX
Share Class R3
Index MSCI AC World ex USA Growth NR USD
MGRTX had a total return of 13.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.78%.
