MFS International Diversification Fund Class A (MDIDX) 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 MDIDX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MDIDX
MDIDX charges 1.08% annually. There are 318 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 International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | MDIDX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | MDIDX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | MDIDX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MDIDX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MDIDX vs FIGSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MDIDX
MDIDX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 215 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 94 | — | Mar 1993 | MDIDX vs SWRLX | |
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 94 | — | Aug 1994 | MDIDX vs TIVFX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 92 | — | Dec 2004 | MDIDX vs DCINX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 91 | — | Jul 1998 | MDIDX vs GTMIX | |
| Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund | 91 | — | Jul 2006 | MDIDX vs THOIX |
Top Performing MDIDX Alternatives (YTD)
MDIDX is at 9.89% YTD. There are 268 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.47%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 40.47% | — | Aug 1994 | MDIDX vs TIVFX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 38.33% | — | Mar 2005 | MDIDX vs CIGIX | |
| John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund | 33.48% | — | May 2019 | MDIDX vs JIJIX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 33.43% | — | Jun 2021 | MDIDX vs LIAGX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 32.58% | — | Apr 2019 | MDIDX vs FISZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MDIDX
MDIDX has 13.11% 1-year volatility. There are 45 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.76% | — | Feb 2017 | MDIDX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.76% | — | Sep 1996 | MDIDX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 8.76% | — | Nov 1997 | MDIDX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.78% | — | Apr 1990 | MDIDX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.78% | — | Jul 1995 | MDIDX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MDIDX
MDIDX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.41%. There are 169 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 | MDIDX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | MDIDX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | MDIDX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | MDIDX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | MDIDX vs FAOAX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS mutual funds shown here include MIEIX, MEIKX, MEIIX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 13 | 3.08% | — | Jan 1996 | MDIDX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 37 | 6.94% | — | May 2006 | MDIDX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 37 | 6.89% | — | Feb 1996 | MDIDX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 39 | 10.05% | — | Sep 2004 | MDIDX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 6 | -4.19% | — | Jan 1935 | MDIDX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | 3.75% | — | Jun 2012 | MDIDX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | 3.70% | — | Jul 1997 | MDIDX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 28 | 6.23% | — | — | MDIDX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 36 | 6.76% | — | Jan 1996 | MDIDX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 37 | 7.06% | — | Jul 1924 | MDIDX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With MDIDX
Investors most often compare MDIDX with EPDIX, PZRIX, SSIFX. These 16 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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