MFS Research International R3 (MRSHX)

Fund Assets	17.65B
Expense Ratio	0.99%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	27.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.34
Dividend Yield	4.58%
Dividend Growth	232.01%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 9, 2025

Previous Close	29.43
YTD Return	14.16%
1-Year Return	21.93%
5-Year Return	31.31%
52-Week Low	25.08
52-Week High	29.59
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	127
Inception Date	Apr 1, 2005

About MRSHX

MFS Research International Fund Class R3 is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in foreign equities. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of international stocks, spanning developed and emerging markets outside the United States. The fund distinguishes itself through its core, analyst-driven approach, employing rigorous, company-specific research rather than focusing solely on country or sector allocations. This strategy results in a broad mix of holdings across various industries, styles, and market capitalizations, aiming to balance growth and value exposures within the foreign large blend category. The fund tracks the MSCI EAFE Index as its benchmark, reflecting a commitment to providing access to global market leaders in regions such as Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. With a substantial asset base and a turnover ratio that suggests a longer-term investment horizon, MFS Research International Fund Class R3 serves as a core international equity option for retirement plans and institutional investors seeking diversified exposure to non-U.S. markets.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MRSHX
• Share Class: R3
• Index: MSCI EAFE NR USD

Performance

MRSHX had a total return of 21.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.87%.

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	0.41%
FZAIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor International Discv Z	0.59%
SWMIX	Schwab	Schwab International Opportunities Fund	0.84%
FAERX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Overseas-M	1.28%
FAOCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Overseas-C	1.81%

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

22.38% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.	8411	3.14%
Schneider Electric S.E.	SU	2.85%
Hitachi, Ltd.	6501	2.42%
ASML Holding N.V.	ASML	2.17%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	2.12%
Novartis AG	NOVN	2.12%
TotalEnergies SE	TTE	2.06%
Tokyo Electron Limited	8035	1.88%
BNP Paribas SA	BNP	1.82%
Currency Cash CASH_USD	n/a	1.80%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 9, 2025	$1.34337	Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2024	$0.40462	Dec 11, 2024
Dec 19, 2023	$0.33281	Dec 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	$0.27472	Dec 7, 2022
Dec 7, 2021	$0.26195	Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2020	$0.15706	Dec 9, 2020

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Last checked:

Sep 8, 2026

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