- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2004
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MDIDX Performance Chart
MFS International Diversification Fund Class A (MDIDX) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. MDIDX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MDIDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,399.
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Returns By Period
MFS International Diversification Fund Class A (MDIDX) has returned 10.14% so far this year and 22.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MDIDX has returned 9.63% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
MFS International Diversification Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.63%
- 1M
- 4.50%
- YTD
- 10.14%
- 6M
- 12.13%
- 1Y
- 22.58%
- 3Y*
- 16.04%
- 5Y*
- 6.95%
- 10Y*
- 9.63%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
MDIDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2004, MDIDX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MDIDX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.11% | 4.30% | -9.05% | 6.51% | 3.02% | 0.67% | 10.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.08% | 1.75% | -0.08% | 2.85% | 4.73% | 3.07% | -0.94% | 2.86% | 2.85% | 0.94% | 0.75% | 1.92% | 27.58% |
| 2024 | -1.64% | 2.41% | 3.39% | -2.10% | 4.07% | -0.77% | 3.68% | 2.88% | 2.35% | -4.80% | -0.71% | -2.34% | 6.12% |
| 2023 | 8.40% | -3.87% | 3.17% | 2.19% | -3.55% | 4.06% | 2.72% | -3.40% | -4.16% | -3.10% | 7.33% | 4.59% | 14.05% |
| 2022 | -4.40% | -3.76% | -1.14% | -6.17% | 1.04% | -7.63% | 4.76% | -4.84% | -9.20% | 2.97% | 13.53% | -1.91% | -17.31% |
| 2021 | -1.10% | 0.77% | 2.12% | 2.58% | 3.61% | -1.29% | -0.16% | 1.87% | -4.09% | 3.21% | -3.74% | 3.82% | 7.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS International Diversification Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 0.85%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2004.
- This fund participated in 94.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.85%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 88.85%
- Downside Capture
- 94.02%
Expense Ratio
MDIDX has a high expense ratio of 1.08%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MDIDX ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS International Diversification Fund Class A (MDIDX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| MDIDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.77 | 2.24 | -0.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.51 | 3.07 | -0.56 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.41 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.94 | 2.93 | -0.99 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.32 | 13.52 | -6.20 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Diversification Fund Class A provided a 4.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.37 | $1.37 | $0.74 | $0.86 | $0.48 | $0.61 | $0.34 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.28 | $0.30 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 4.53% | 4.99% | 3.27% | 3.94% | 2.41% | 2.47% | 1.45% | 2.30% | 2.89% | 1.42% | 1.94% | 1.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS International Diversification 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 | $1.37 | $1.37 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.74 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.86 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 International Diversification 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 International Diversification Fund Class A was 56.80%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1043 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.80%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 6moNov 2007 - Apr 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -30.40%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 9mo | 2y 10moSep 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.15%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 4mo 23d | 6mo 25dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.40%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 1y 2mo | 1y 10moMay 2015 - Apr 2017 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.72%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 12d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MDIDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.80% | -56.78% | -0.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.41% | -9.10% | -2.31% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.60% | -18.90% | +6.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.40% | -25.43% | -4.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.40% | -33.92% | +3.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.35% | -10.72% | +1.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.01% | 1.97% | +1.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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