MFS Research International Fund Class R6 (MRSKX)
| Fund Assets | 18.35B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.64% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 27.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
| Dividend Growth | 195.64% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.09 |
| YTD Return | 8.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 28.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.22% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.00 |
| 52-Week High | 28.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 121 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2006 |
About MRSKX
MFS Research International Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in foreign equity securities, including those from both developed and emerging markets. The fund emphasizes a research-driven approach, leveraging in-depth analysis to select stocks across regions such as Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. Its portfolio is diversified by sector and geographic region, seeking to balance opportunities across a wide array of international industries. The fund’s benchmark is the MSCI EAFE Index, reflecting its focus on markets outside North America. Class R6 shares are typically offered without sales charges to institutional investors or retirement plans, making it a cost-effective choice for eligible participants. With a long-term track record and annual performance closely monitored against its peer group, the MFS Research International Fund Class R6 plays a significant role for investors seeking broad, actively managed exposure to international equities within a diversified investment strategy.
Performance
MRSKX had a total return of 28.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.30%.
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 | $1.45105 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.49082 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.40858 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.34833 | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | $0.34633 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 8, 2020 | $0.22831 | Dec 9, 2020 |