MFS Global Real Estate Fund (MGLIX)
The fund normally invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in U.S. and foreign real estate-related investments. It normally invests the fund's assets primarily in equity securities. The fund may invest the fund's assets in real estate-related investments of any size. MFS normally invests the fund's assets across different countries and regions, but MFS may invest a significant percentage of the fund's assets in issuers in a single country or region.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US5529827462 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 552982746 |
| Issuer | MFS |
| Inception Date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Category | REIT |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Real Estate |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
MGLIX features an expense ratio of 0.92%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MFS Global Real Estate 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 Global Real Estate Fund had a return of 2.36% year-to-date (YTD) and 20.82% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MFS Global Real Estate Fund had an annualized return of 5.59%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that MFS Global Real Estate Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.36% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -2.81% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 6.58% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 20.82% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 2.36% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 5.59% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MGLIX, 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 | -4.37% | 0.74% | 3.25% | -7.61% | 4.12% | 0.06% | 5.62% | 4.68% | 2.68% | -5.38% | 2.36% | ||
| 2023 | 9.49% | -5.07% | -1.80% | 1.90% | -4.66% | 3.52% | 2.96% | -3.18% | -6.69% | -4.80% | 11.93% | 9.41% | 11.32% |
| 2022 | -7.62% | -2.70% | 3.22% | -3.99% | -4.30% | -8.57% | 7.78% | -6.84% | -12.93% | 2.88% | 7.88% | -3.39% | -26.94% |
| 2021 | -0.85% | 2.91% | 2.44% | 6.38% | 1.98% | 1.65% | 4.66% | 1.78% | -5.53% | 5.31% | -0.97% | 7.22% | 29.71% |
| 2020 | 1.37% | -6.83% | -17.87% | 6.71% | 2.70% | 3.16% | 5.09% | 2.11% | -2.07% | -2.11% | 9.38% | 3.55% | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 10.44% | 0.19% | 3.45% | 0.06% | 0.42% | 2.31% | -0.23% | 3.14% | 1.69% | 2.71% | -0.59% | 0.46% | 26.29% |
| 2018 | -0.89% | -5.92% | 2.94% | 1.26% | 1.51% | 3.10% | 1.13% | 0.68% | -1.78% | -3.01% | 2.78% | -5.02% | -3.68% |
| 2017 | 0.90% | 2.80% | -0.60% | 1.27% | 0.73% | 1.38% | 1.55% | 0.51% | -0.70% | -0.26% | 3.07% | 1.60% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | -4.38% | 1.76% | 9.70% | 0.32% | 0.25% | 4.15% | 3.74% | -2.56% | -0.00% | -5.13% | -2.20% | 2.54% | 7.52% |
| 2015 | 3.79% | -0.36% | -0.37% | -0.55% | -1.60% | -3.07% | 2.11% | -4.10% | 1.21% | 4.85% | -1.20% | 0.74% | 1.08% |
| 2014 | -1.39% | 4.03% | 0.88% | 2.49% | 3.55% | 1.90% | 0.19% | 1.93% | -5.97% | 6.42% | 0.67% | 3.14% | 18.72% |
| 2013 | 2.45% | 0.53% | 2.58% | 6.71% | -8.61% | -0.77% | 1.56% | -5.33% | 6.53% | 2.33% | -2.67% | 3.01% | 7.43% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MGLIX is 14, indicating that it is in the bottom 14% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Global Real Estate Fund (MGLIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Global Real Estate Fund provided a 1.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.09 | $0.36 | $0.18 | $1.01 | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.62 | $0.58 | $1.15 | $1.33 |
Dividend yield | 1.81% | 1.86% | 0.58% | 1.59% | 1.00% | 5.79% | 2.57% | 2.38% | 4.27% | 3.91% | 7.27% | 9.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Global Real Estate 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $1.01 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.58 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $1.15 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $1.33 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MFS Global Real Estate 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 Global Real Estate Fund was 38.55%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 226 trading sessions.
The current MFS Global Real Estate Fund drawdown is 16.75%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.55% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 226 | Feb 12, 2021 | 250 |
| -35.01% | Jan 3, 2022 | 458 | Oct 27, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -23.03% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 115 | Mar 19, 2012 | 176 |
| -20.33% | Dec 7, 2009 | 9 | Dec 17, 2009 | 1 | Dec 18, 2009 | 10 |
| -15.41% | Apr 15, 2010 | 50 | Jun 24, 2010 | 49 | Sep 2, 2010 | 99 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current MFS Global Real Estate Fund volatility is 4.24%, 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.