- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Dec 5, 2024
- Region
- Global (Ex-U.S.)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $990M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 205K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $6.70M
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Performance
MFSI Performance Chart
MFS Active International ETF (MFSI) is up 9.8% since the beginning of the year. MFSI is currently trading at $33 per share.
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Returns By Period
MFS Active International ETF (MFSI) has returned 9.83% so far this year and 21.34% over the past 12 months.
MFS Active International ETF
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 2.90%
- 6M
- 6.44%
- YTD
- 9.83%
- 1Y
- 21.34%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 19.33%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.48%
- 1M
- 1.57%
- 6M
- 8.95%
- YTD
- 11.03%
- 1Y
- 21.84%
- 3Y*
- 19.28%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.29%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.11%
MFSI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 5, 2024, MFSI's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 86% of months were positive and 14% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, MFSI closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.13% | 4.02% | -8.13% | 5.48% | 3.44% | 0.15% | 2.84% | 0.12% | 9.83% | ||||
| 2025 | 4.69% | 0.98% | 0.19% | 2.64% | 4.66% | 2.97% | -1.42% | 2.18% | 3.11% | 0.51% | 1.04% | 2.31% | 26.43% |
| 2024 | -3.45% | -3.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Active International ETF has an annualized alpha of 8.14%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 05, 2024.
- This ETF captured 64.44% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -5.83%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 8.14% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 8.14%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 64.44%
- Downside Capture
- -5.83%
Expense Ratio
MFSI has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MFSI ranks 52 for risk / return — above 52% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is near the middle of the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Active International ETF (MFSI) 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.
| MFSI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.31 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.92 | 2.41 | -0.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.26 | 10.22 | -2.96 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Active International ETF provided a 0.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.25 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Active International ETF. 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 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | ||||
| 2025 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.25 |
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 Active International ETF. 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 Active International ETF was 13.67%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 17 trading sessions.
The current MFS Active International ETF drawdown is 0.11%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-13.67%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-11.17%Mar 2026 | 28d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 1dFeb 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-5.62%Jan 2025 | 1mo 4d | 11d | 1mo 15dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 | — |
-5.03%Aug 2025 | 8d | 1mo 11d | 1mo 19dJul 2025 - Sep 2025 | — |
-4.96%Nov 2025 | 7d | 21d | 28dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| MFSI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.67% | -56.78% | +43.11% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.17% | -9.10% | -2.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.11% | -0.12% | +0.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.93% | -10.70% | +8.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.95% | 2.14% | +0.81% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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