MFS Series Trust XVII - International Equity Fund (MIEJX)
| Fund Assets | 27.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 8.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 38.99 |
| YTD Return | 17.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.77% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 32.38 |
| 52-Week High | 39.52 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 78 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About MIEJX
MFS International Equity Fund Class A is a diversified, actively managed mutual fund focused on seeking long-term capital appreciation through investments in international equity securities. Designed to provide investors with exposure to developed markets outside the United States, the fund typically maintains at least 80% of its assets in non-U.S. companies, emphasizing large-cap companies across key sectors such as industrials, financials, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and information technology. The investment approach is characterized by a growth-at-a-reasonable-price philosophy with a quality bias, targeting high-quality businesses trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value. This strategy leverages deep fundamental research to identify companies with attractive valuations and strong growth prospects. Benchmarked against the MSCI EAFE Index, the fund’s holdings span Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, providing broad diversification and access to global economic growth drivers. With a long performance history dating back to 1996 and substantial assets under management, MFS International Equity Fund Class A holds a significant role as a core international equity holding for investors aiming to diversify beyond the U.S. market.
Performance
MIEJX had a total return of 15.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.40%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.03% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SAP SE | SAP | 2.93% |
| L'Air Liquide S.A. | AI | 2.90% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 2.60% |
| Deutsche Börse AG | DB1 | 2.55% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 2.49% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.43% |
| Compass Group PLC | CPG | 2.42% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 2.41% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 2.16% |
| Compagnie Financière Richemont SA | CFR | 2.13% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.37754 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.51512 | Dec 20, 2023 |