MFS International Diversification Fund R6 (MDIZX) 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 MDIZX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MDIZX
MDIZX charges 0.73% annually. There are 137 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 Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | MDIZX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MDIZX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | MDIZX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | MDIZX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MDIZX vs FIGSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MDIZX
MDIZX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 183 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 98 | — | Jul 1998 | MDIZX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | MDIZX vs SAHMX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 94 | — | Mar 1993 | MDIZX vs SWRLX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 94 | — | Sep 2011 | MDIZX vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | MDIZX vs VIHAX |
Top Performing MDIZX Alternatives (YTD)
MDIZX is at 11.66% YTD. There are 241 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.49% | — | Dec 2004 | MDIZX vs DCINX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 22.43% | — | Apr 2019 | MDIZX vs FISZX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.94% | — | Mar 1993 | MDIZX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 21.28% | — | Jul 1998 | MDIZX vs GTMIX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 21.04% | — | Jun 2006 | MDIZX vs GIOTX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MDIZX
MDIZX has 13.53% 1-year volatility. There are 52 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.51%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.51% | — | Nov 1997 | MDIZX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.52% | — | Sep 1996 | MDIZX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.53% | — | Feb 2017 | MDIZX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.54% | — | Apr 1990 | MDIZX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.54% | — | Jul 1995 | MDIZX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MDIZX
MDIZX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.36%. There are 155 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 | MDIZX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | MDIZX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | MDIZX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | MDIZX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | MDIZX vs FAOAX |
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 | 39 | 8.70% | — | Jan 1996 | MDIZX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 79 | 11.84% | — | May 2006 | MDIZX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 60 | 11.60% | — | Sep 2004 | MDIZX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 79 | 11.77% | — | Feb 1996 | MDIZX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -0.46% | — | Jan 1935 | MDIZX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 3.47% | — | Jun 2012 | MDIZX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 3.41% | — | Jul 1997 | MDIZX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 47 | 8.95% | — | — | MDIZX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 78 | 11.59% | — | Jan 1996 | MDIZX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | 9.45% | — | Jul 1924 | MDIZX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With MDIZX
Investors most often compare MDIZX with FTIHX, RNWGX, JAGTX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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