- ISIN
- US5529875396
- CUSIP
- 552987539
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Sep 15, 2015
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Index Tracked
- MSCI All Country World (ex-US) Index (net div)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BRXAX Performance Chart
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A (BRXAX) is up 18.2% since the beginning of the year. BRXAX is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BRXAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,854.
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Returns By Period
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A (BRXAX) has returned 18.23% so far this year and 40.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BRXAX has returned 11.51% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.97%
- 1M
- 4.64%
- YTD
- 18.23%
- 6M
- 19.05%
- 1Y
- 40.24%
- 3Y*
- 23.79%
- 5Y*
- 13.14%
- 10Y*
- 11.51%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BRXAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 17, 2015, BRXAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BRXAX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.67% | 4.43% | -8.54% | 7.27% | 5.94% | 2.12% | 18.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.05% | 1.47% | 0.87% | 3.37% | 5.41% | 4.81% | -0.06% | 3.21% | 3.53% | 1.76% | 2.25% | 3.26% | 39.54% |
| 2024 | -0.98% | 2.72% | 4.09% | -1.39% | 5.00% | -0.60% | 3.52% | 2.75% | 2.04% | -4.07% | 0.14% | -1.76% | 11.62% |
| 2023 | 9.25% | -4.32% | 1.99% | 2.13% | -4.08% | 4.34% | 3.08% | -3.63% | -3.02% | -3.89% | 7.19% | 5.43% | 14.03% |
| 2022 | -1.99% | -3.20% | 0.24% | -5.71% | 1.71% | -9.39% | 4.35% | -4.52% | -9.19% | 4.70% | 13.18% | -2.46% | -13.57% |
| 2021 | 0.58% | 2.37% | 3.19% | 2.63% | 3.47% | -0.73% | -1.17% | 1.78% | -3.36% | 2.79% | -3.52% | 4.85% | 13.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 0.83%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 17, 2015.
- This fund participated in 82.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 75.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.83%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 75.17%
- Downside Capture
- 82.50%
Expense Ratio
BRXAX has an expense ratio of 0.77%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BRXAX ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A (BRXAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BRXAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.70 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.37 | +0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.54 | 2.78 | +0.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.72 | 12.44 | +1.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A provided a 3.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.70 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.61 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.68 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.63 | $0.14 | $0.04 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 3.40% | 4.02% | 4.63% | 2.53% | 2.52% | 5.21% | 2.13% | 2.66% | 6.55% | 1.13% | 0.40% | 1.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund Class A was 36.59%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -36.59%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 16d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.63%Sep 2022 | 8mo 20d | 1y 5mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.91%Feb 2016 | 3mo 18d | 11mo 19d | 1y 3moOct 2015 - Jan 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.71%Apr 2025 | 19d | 22d | 1mo 11dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.23%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 8dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BRXAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.59% | -56.78% | +20.19% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.23% | -9.10% | -2.13% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.71% | -18.90% | +6.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.63% | -25.43% | -1.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.59% | -33.92% | -2.67% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.96% | -10.71% | +3.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.89% | 2.03% | +0.86% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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