MFS Research International Fund Class B (MRIBX)

Fund Assets	16.76B
Expense Ratio	1.79%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	27.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.15
Dividend Yield	0.55%
Dividend Growth	6.30%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 9, 2025

Previous Close	27.99
YTD Return	9.21%
1-Year Return	13.36%
5-Year Return	27.88%
52-Week Low	24.91
52-Week High	29.24
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	126
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MRIBX
• Share Class: B
• Index: MSCI EAFE NR USD

Performance

MRIBX had a total return of 13.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.19%.

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	0.43%
FZAIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor International Discv Z	0.61%
SWMIX	Schwab	Schwab International Opportunities Fund	0.88%
FAERX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Overseas-M	1.34%
FAOCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Overseas-C	1.72%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MRSKX	R6	0.64%
MRSIX	I	0.74%
MRSJX	R4	0.74%
MRSAX	A	0.99%

Top 10 Holdings

21.84% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Schneider Electric S.E.	SU	2.86%
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.	8411	2.61%
Hitachi, Ltd.	6501	2.49%
ASML Holding N.V.	ASML	2.24%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	2.15%
Novartis AG	NOVN	2.07%
TotalEnergies SE	TTE	2.03%
Tokyo Electron Limited	8035	1.95%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.	BBVA	1.73%
BNP Paribas SA	BNP	1.72%

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

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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