- ISIN
- US5529827462
- CUSIP
- 552982746
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Mar 10, 2009
- Category
- REIT
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Real Estate
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MGLIX Performance Chart
MFS Global Real Estate Fund (MGLIX) is up 7.0% since the beginning of the year. MGLIX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MGLIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $991.
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Returns By Period
MFS Global Real Estate Fund (MGLIX) has returned 6.96% so far this year and 7.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MGLIX has returned 3.90% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
MFS Global Real Estate Fund
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -0.12%
- YTD
- 6.96%
- 6M
- 7.50%
- 1Y
- 7.78%
- 3Y*
- 5.01%
- 5Y*
- -0.19%
- 10Y*
- 3.90%
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%
MGLIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 11, 2009, MGLIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +23.8%, while the worst month was Dec 2009 at -24.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MGLIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2009 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 2009 at -27.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.18% | 5.60% | -8.53% | 8.31% | 0.06% | -0.00% | 6.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.81% | 1.42% | -3.05% | 0.38% | 2.82% | 0.73% | -2.48% | 4.09% | -0.12% | -1.49% | 1.45% | -0.80% | 3.60% |
| 2024 | -4.37% | 0.74% | 3.25% | -7.61% | 4.12% | 0.06% | 5.62% | 4.68% | 2.68% | -5.38% | 2.18% | -7.55% | -2.85% |
| 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% | 6.39% | 1.98% | 1.65% | 4.66% | 1.78% | -5.53% | 5.31% | -0.97% | 7.22% | 29.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Global Real Estate Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.54%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 11, 2009.
- This fund participated in 94.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.54% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -2.54%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 71.54%
- Downside Capture
- 94.06%
Expense Ratio
MGLIX has an expense ratio of 0.92%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MGLIX ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Global Real Estate Fund (MGLIX) 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.
| MGLIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.81 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.37 | -0.25 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.73 | 2.78 | -2.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.62 | 12.44 | -9.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Global Real Estate Fund provided a 3.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.41 | $0.31 | $0.92 | $0.47 | $0.18 | $1.01 | $0.46 | $0.29 | $0.81 | $1.10 |
Dividend yield | 3.03% | 3.24% | 2.59% | 1.86% | 5.97% | 2.12% | 1.00% | 5.79% | 3.15% | 1.87% | 5.62% | 7.40% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 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 | $0.92 | $0.92 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
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 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 12.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -38.55%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 10mo 26d | 11mo 29dFeb 2020 - Feb 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -35.01%Oct 2023 | 1y 9mo | — | 4y 5moJan 2022 - now |
2010 bear market2010 | -33.27%Jun 2010 | 6mo 2d | 2y 6mo | 3y 11dDec 2009 - Dec 2012 |
2013 correction2013 | -16.24%Dec 2013 | 7mo | 5mo 17d | 1y 12dMay 2013 - Jun 2014 |
2016 correction2016 | -13.60%Jan 2016 | 11mo 28d | 1mo 27d | 1y 1moJan 2015 - Mar 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MGLIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.55% | -56.78% | +18.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.69% | -9.10% | -1.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.41% | -18.90% | -2.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.01% | -25.43% | -9.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.55% | -33.92% | -4.63% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.45% | -1.80% | -10.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.73% | -10.71% | -0.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.97% | 2.03% | +0.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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