About MRSAX
MFS Research International Fund Class A is an analyst-driven, actively managed mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in foreign equities. This fund maintains broad diversification across regions, sectors, industries, investment styles, and market capitalizations, employing a company-specific stock selection process rather than targeting particular countries. Its portfolio predominantly consists of large and mid-cap companies from developed markets outside the United States, with significant exposures to Europe, Japan, and other international regions. The fund's benchmark is the MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks the performance of large- and mid-cap non-U.S. equities in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. Managed by a team of MFS equity analysts, the fund emphasizes rigorous research and disciplined portfolio construction. Since its inception in 1997, it has provided investors with access to a globally diversified blend of international companies, making it a significant option for those seeking equity exposure beyond the U.S. market in the context of a core international portfolio allocation.
Fund Family MFS
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MRSAX
Share Class A
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD
MRSAX had a total return of 16.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.65%.
