MFS Research International R6 (MRSKX)

Fund Assets	16.24B
Expense Ratio	0.629%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	35.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.55
Dividend Yield	1.94%
Dividend Growth	12.79%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 9, 2025

Previous Close	28.71
YTD Return	11.28%
1-Year Return	15.59%
5-Year Return	30.19%
52-Week Low	25.16
52-Week High	29.75
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	128
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.

• Fund Family: MFS
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MRSKX
• Share Class: R6
• Index: MSCI EAFE NR USD

Performance

MRSKX had a total return of 15.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.57%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWMIX	Schwab	Schwab International Opportunities Fund	0.88%
FAERX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Overseas-M	1.34%
FAIDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor International Discv A	0.98%
FAOAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Overseas-A	1.05%
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
MRSIX	I	0.74%
MRSJX	R4	0.74%
MRSAX	A	0.99%
MRSHX	R3	0.99%

Top 10 Holdings

22.49% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.	8411	2.85%
Schneider Electric S.E.	SU	2.84%
Hitachi, Ltd.	6501	2.62%
ASML Holding N.V.	ASML	2.45%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	2.28%
Tokyo Electron Limited	8035	2.16%
Novartis AG	NOVN	2.00%
TotalEnergies SE	TTE	1.94%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.	BBVA	1.72%
AstraZeneca PLC	AZN	1.63%

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

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

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Last checked:

Nov 11, 2026

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