MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund (BRXIX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BRXIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BRXIX
BRXIX charges 0.64% annually. There are 106 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | BRXIX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | BRXIX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | BRXIX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | BRXIX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | BRXIX vs FIGSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BRXIX
BRXIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 85. There are 36 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | BRXIX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | BRXIX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | BRXIX vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | BRXIX vs VIHAX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 94 | — | Feb 1995 | BRXIX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing BRXIX Alternatives (YTD)
BRXIX is at 16.50% YTD. There are 43 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.03% | — | Dec 2004 | BRXIX vs DCINX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 22.05% | — | Jul 1998 | BRXIX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.39% | — | Mar 1993 | BRXIX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 21.36% | — | Jun 2006 | BRXIX vs GIOTX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 20.57% | — | Apr 2019 | BRXIX vs FISZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BRXIX
BRXIX has 15.65% 1-year volatility. There are 183 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | BRXIX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | BRXIX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | BRXIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | BRXIX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | BRXIX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BRXIX
BRXIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.21%. There are 119 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | BRXIX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | BRXIX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | BRXIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | BRXIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | BRXIX vs FAERX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS mutual funds shown here include MIEIX, MEIKX, MDIJX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 40 | 8.67% | — | Jan 1996 | BRXIX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 70 | 10.58% | — | May 2006 | BRXIX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 61 | 11.35% | — | Sep 2004 | BRXIX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 69 | 10.50% | — | Feb 1996 | BRXIX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 6 | -1.78% | — | Jan 1935 | BRXIX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | 0.75% | — | Jun 2012 | BRXIX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | 0.70% | — | Jul 1997 | BRXIX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 51 | 9.12% | — | — | BRXIX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 10.34% | — | Jan 1996 | BRXIX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 39 | 8.24% | — | Jul 1924 | BRXIX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With BRXIX
Investors most often compare BRXIX with WIEFX, REREX, FXAIX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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