MFS International Growth Fund Class I (MQGIX)
| Fund Assets | 19.78B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.84% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 131.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 55.39 |
| YTD Return | 15.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.66% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 44.86 |
| 52-Week High | 55.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.81 |
| Holdings | 87 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1997 |
About MQGIX
MFS International Growth Fund Class I is a mutual fund that primarily seeks capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of companies based outside the United States. Utilizing a multi-cap strategy, the fund focuses on high-quality, non-U.S. businesses demonstrating above-average growth potential. It targets firms with strong fundamentals, durable competitive advantages, and reasonable valuations, spanning both developed and emerging markets. The fund's portfolio is diversified across sectors and regions, including significant allocations to countries such as France, Japan, Germany, and Switzerland. Its benchmark is the MSCI All Country World (ex-US) Growth Index, reflecting its broad international scope. With a long-term investment horizon and a disciplined approach to stock selection, the fund aims to capture global growth trends while managing risk. MFS International Growth Fund Class I plays a notable role in the market by providing investors access to international growth opportunities beyond U.S. borders, appealing to those seeking global diversification and exposure to innovative, expanding companies worldwide.
Performance
MQGIX had a total return of 17.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.58%.
Top 10 Holdings
32.64% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 4.72% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 4.00% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 3.64% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 3.50% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 3.41% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 3.26% |
| MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio | n/a | 2.95% |
| Heineken N.V. | HEIA | 2.40% |
| EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme | EL | 2.39% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 2.37% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $2.5691 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.11151 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.05122 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $2.98423 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.31133 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.5492 | Dec 12, 2019 |