MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MEDIX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US55273E6409 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 55273E640 |
| Issuer | MFS |
| Inception Date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Category | Emerging Markets Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Home Page | www.mfs.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
MEDIX has a high expense ratio of 0.81%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund had a return of 2.68% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.09% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund had an annualized return of 2.69%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.90%, indicating that MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.68% | 11.05% |
| 1 month | 3.25% | 4.86% |
| 6 months | 10.76% | 17.50% |
| 1 year | 12.09% | 27.37% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.88% | 13.14% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.69% | 10.90% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MEDIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.71% | 1.15% | 2.09% | -1.85% | 2.68% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 4.14% | -2.58% | 0.38% | 0.55% | -0.92% | 2.14% | 1.94% | -1.92% | -2.40% | -1.38% | 5.62% | 4.94% | 10.52% |
| 2022 | -2.58% | -5.25% | -0.24% | -4.90% | -0.49% | -6.59% | 2.72% | -0.33% | -6.36% | 0.20% | 7.99% | 0.84% | -14.84% |
| 2021 | -0.79% | -1.72% | -1.62% | 1.69% | 0.93% | 0.71% | 0.24% | 0.91% | -1.75% | -0.29% | -2.06% | 1.42% | -2.41% |
| 2020 | 1.72% | -0.84% | -12.54% | 3.26% | 5.50% | 2.79% | 3.13% | 1.09% | -1.48% | 0.41% | 3.83% | 2.13% | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 4.24% | 0.70% | 1.17% | 0.05% | 0.48% | 3.61% | 1.08% | -0.54% | -0.09% | 0.72% | -0.03% | 2.02% | 14.12% |
| 2018 | 0.31% | -1.82% | -0.03% | -1.12% | -1.41% | -1.23% | 1.96% | -2.23% | 1.77% | -1.75% | -0.61% | 1.16% | -4.99% |
| 2017 | 1.41% | 1.81% | 0.43% | 1.58% | 0.64% | -0.15% | 0.92% | 1.53% | 0.13% | 0.25% | 0.05% | 0.65% | 9.64% |
| 2016 | -0.48% | 1.50% | 3.36% | 1.94% | -0.15% | 3.14% | 1.85% | 1.50% | 0.35% | -0.86% | -3.75% | 0.95% | 9.53% |
| 2015 | 0.18% | 1.74% | 0.45% | 1.95% | -0.35% | -1.63% | -0.22% | -1.68% | -1.37% | 2.41% | -0.25% | -1.68% | -0.57% |
| 2014 | -0.91% | 2.93% | 0.95% | 1.28% | 3.08% | 0.58% | -0.14% | 0.78% | -1.84% | 1.39% | -0.75% | -2.57% | 4.72% |
| 2013 | -0.83% | -0.10% | -0.67% | 2.23% | -3.20% | -4.92% | 0.62% | -2.71% | 2.58% | 2.59% | -2.21% | 0.53% | -6.24% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MEDIX is 60, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
MEDIX (MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MEDIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund granted a 6.22% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.74 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.74 | $0.70 | $0.78 | $0.62 | $0.63 | $0.68 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.70 | $0.67 | $0.70 | $0.80 |
Dividend yield | 6.22% | 5.83% | 6.82% | 4.32% | 4.07% | 4.59% | 4.87% | 4.46% | 4.87% | 4.85% | 4.82% | 5.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.26 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.70 |
| 2022 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.23 | $0.78 |
| 2021 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.62 |
| 2020 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.63 |
| 2019 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.68 |
| 2018 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.67 |
| 2017 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.67 |
| 2016 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.70 |
| 2015 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.67 |
| 2014 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.70 |
| 2013 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.13 | $0.80 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund. 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 Emerging Markets Debt Fund was 29.04%, occurring on Oct 24, 2008. Recovery took 158 trading sessions.
The current MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund drawdown is 6.21%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -29.04% | Jun 4, 2008 | 100 | Oct 24, 2008 | 158 | Jun 12, 2009 | 258 |
| -26.43% | Sep 16, 2021 | 278 | Oct 21, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -19.33% | Feb 24, 2020 | 21 | Mar 23, 2020 | 96 | Aug 7, 2020 | 117 |
| -11.53% | May 10, 2013 | 31 | Jun 24, 2013 | 240 | Jun 6, 2014 | 271 |
| -11.01% | Jan 13, 2004 | 82 | May 10, 2004 | 75 | Aug 26, 2004 | 157 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund volatility is 1.33%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.