- ISIN
- US5527435441
- CUSIP
- 552743544
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Oct 2, 2017
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- 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
MDIZX Performance Chart
MFS International Diversification Fund R6 (MDIZX) is up 10.2% since the beginning of the year. MDIZX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MDIZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,447.
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Returns By Period
MFS International Diversification Fund R6 (MDIZX) has returned 10.22% so far this year and 23.46% over the past 12 months.
MFS International Diversification Fund R6
- 1D
- 0.59%
- 1M
- 2.00%
- YTD
- 10.22%
- 6M
- 10.59%
- 1Y
- 23.46%
- 3Y*
- 15.26%
- 5Y*
- 7.67%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
MDIZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 19, 2017, MDIZX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, MDIZX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.11% | 4.35% | -8.99% | 6.53% | 3.05% | 0.59% | 10.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.07% | 1.81% | -0.08% | 2.89% | 4.74% | 3.11% | -0.93% | 2.93% | 2.88% | 0.96% | 0.77% | 1.94% | 27.99% |
| 2024 | -1.62% | 2.47% | 3.39% | -2.07% | 4.10% | -0.72% | 3.67% | 2.92% | 2.40% | -4.76% | -0.66% | -2.32% | 6.52% |
| 2023 | 8.45% | -3.83% | 3.17% | 2.20% | -3.50% | 4.10% | 2.73% | -3.35% | -4.14% | -3.10% | 7.42% | 4.61% | 14.48% |
| 2022 | -4.39% | -3.71% | -1.13% | -6.13% | 1.12% | -7.66% | 4.80% | -4.77% | -9.17% | 2.98% | 13.55% | -1.90% | -17.04% |
| 2021 | -1.09% | 0.80% | 2.14% | 2.63% | 3.64% | -1.27% | -0.12% | 1.88% | -4.07% | 3.25% | -3.73% | 3.88% | 7.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS International Diversification Fund R6 has an annualized alpha of 0.26%, beta of 0.66, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 19, 2017.
- This fund participated in 84.29% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.66 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.26%
- Beta
- 0.66
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 71.22%
- Downside Capture
- 84.29%
Expense Ratio
MDIZX has an expense ratio of 0.73%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MDIZX ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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 R6 (MDIZX) 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.
| MDIZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.32 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.00 | 2.78 | -0.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.54 | 12.44 | -4.90 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Diversification Fund R6 provided a 4.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.46 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.46 | $1.46 | $0.82 | $0.94 | $0.56 | $0.70 | $0.41 | $0.54 | $0.55 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 4.77% | 5.26% | 3.61% | 4.24% | 2.76% | 2.79% | 1.72% | 2.57% | 3.23% | 1.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS International Diversification Fund R6. 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 | $1.46 | $1.46 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.82 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.94 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 R6. 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 R6 was 30.09%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 402 trading sessions.
The current MFS International Diversification Fund R6 drawdown is 0.07%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -30.09%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 7mo | 2y 8moSep 2021 - May 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.07%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 6mo 24dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.44%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 10d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Oct 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.59%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.36%Mar 2026 | 25d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 2dMar 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MDIZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.09% | -56.78% | +26.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.36% | -9.10% | -2.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.59% | -18.90% | +6.31% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.09% | -25.43% | -4.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.07% | -1.80% | +1.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.67% | -10.71% | +4.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.02% | 2.03% | +0.99% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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