- ISIN
- US55273E3018
- CUSIP
- 55273E301
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Oct 23, 1995
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MGIAX Performance Chart
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund (MGIAX) is up 6.0% since the beginning of the year. MGIAX is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MGIAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,450.
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Returns By Period
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund (MGIAX) has returned 5.99% so far this year and 20.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MGIAX has returned 10.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.33%
- 1M
- 0.17%
- YTD
- 5.99%
- 6M
- 5.79%
- 1Y
- 20.91%
- 3Y*
- 15.90%
- 5Y*
- 7.71%
- 10Y*
- 10.02%
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%
MGIAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 24, 1995, MGIAX'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, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MGIAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.47% | 5.05% | -9.15% | 5.11% | 1.93% | -0.77% | 5.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.96% | 1.86% | 0.44% | 2.70% | 4.92% | 2.38% | -0.87% | 4.13% | 3.35% | -0.11% | 2.54% | 1.59% | 32.75% |
| 2024 | -0.70% | 2.64% | 4.91% | -2.48% | 5.11% | -2.56% | 4.86% | 2.08% | 1.03% | -4.43% | -0.41% | -2.60% | 7.07% |
| 2023 | 8.24% | -2.75% | 3.55% | 2.68% | -3.29% | 3.77% | 2.48% | -2.74% | -4.50% | -3.00% | 8.52% | 4.64% | 17.76% |
| 2022 | -9.40% | -2.54% | -1.62% | -6.59% | -1.26% | -8.01% | 8.48% | -7.70% | -7.34% | 2.82% | 12.59% | -3.03% | -23.24% |
| 2021 | -2.28% | -1.86% | 2.38% | 3.27% | 2.97% | 0.35% | 2.29% | 1.34% | -4.91% | 3.56% | -1.05% | 4.19% | 10.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.44%, beta of 0.61, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 24, 1995.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (79.19%) than losses (77.76%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.44% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.61 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
- 3.44%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 79.19%
- Downside Capture
- 77.76%
Expense Ratio
MGIAX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MGIAX ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% 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 Intrinsic Value Fund (MGIAX) 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.
| MGIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.64 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.78 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 2.78 | -1.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.63 | 12.44 | -6.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund provided a 7.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.61 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.61 | $3.61 | $4.55 | $4.41 | $5.18 | $4.02 | $2.74 | $1.77 | $1.66 | $1.07 | $0.56 | $1.06 |
Dividend yield | 7.82% | 8.28% | 12.79% | 11.81% | 14.57% | 7.59% | 5.30% | 3.89% | 4.41% | 2.48% | 1.62% | 3.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS International Intrinsic Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $3.61 | $3.61 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.55 | $4.55 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.41 | $4.41 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.18 | $5.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.02 | $4.02 |
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 Intrinsic Value 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 International Intrinsic Value Fund was 51.94%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 904 trading sessions.
The current MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund drawdown is 3.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.94%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 7mo | 4y 11moNov 2007 - Oct 2012 |
Bear market2022 | -37.13%Oct 2022 | 10mo 8d | 2y 4mo | 3y 2moDec 2021 - Mar 2025 |
2003 bear market2003 | -36.05%Mar 2003 | 2y 8mo | 11mo 4d | 3y 7moJul 2000 - Feb 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -24.87%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 3mo 22d | 5moFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
1998 correction1998 | -19.92%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 1y 1mo | 1y 3moJul 1998 - Nov 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MGIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.94% | -56.78% | +4.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.43% | -9.10% | -3.33% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.58% | -18.90% | +5.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.13% | -25.43% | -11.70% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.13% | -33.92% | -3.21% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.43% | -1.80% | -1.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.62% | -10.71% | +2.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.56% | 2.03% | +1.53% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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