MFS Research International Fund Class B (MRIBX)
| Fund Assets | 18.35B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.74% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 27.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.79% |
| Dividend Growth | 632.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 27.76 |
| YTD Return | 8.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 31.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.94 |
| 52-Week High | 27.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 121 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1998 |
About MRIBX
The MFS Research International Fund Class B is an actively managed mutual fund focused on international equity investments. Its primary objective is to achieve capital appreciation over the long term by investing in a diversified portfolio of foreign equities, including stocks from both developed and emerging markets. The fund is broadly diversified across sectors, regions, industry groups, and market capitalizations, providing exposure to companies ranging from large-cap multinationals to smaller, rapidly growing enterprises. Managed by a team of experienced analysts, the MFS Research International Fund Class B aims to deliver robust risk-adjusted returns by leveraging in-depth research and a disciplined investment process. This fund serves as a core holding for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios beyond domestic markets, addressing the evolving opportunities and risks of the global economy. Its approach balances growth and value strategies, making it suitable for investors with a long-term horizon who are looking to participate in international market trends.
Performance
MRIBX had a total return of 26.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.96%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILFX | Fidelity | Strategic Advisers International Fund | 0.42% |
| FZAIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Discovery Fund - Class Z | 0.59% |
| SWMIX | Schwab | Schwab International Opportunities Fund | 0.85% |
| FAERX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 1.28% |
| FAOCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 1.81% |
Top 10 Holdings
21.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 3.02% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 8411 | 2.70% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 2.64% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 2.52% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 1.88% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 1.84% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 1.69% |
| Barclays PLC | BARC | 1.68% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 1.62% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 1.58% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $1.0498 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.14332 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.10055 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.06694 | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | $0.05003 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2019 | $0.16748 | Dec 10, 2019 |