- ISIN
- US5527463567
- CUSIP
- 552746356
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2006
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MGRDX Performance Chart
MFS International Growth Fund R6 (MGRDX) is up 2.6% since the beginning of the year. MGRDX is currently trading at $49 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MGRDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,357.
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Returns By Period
MFS International Growth Fund R6 (MGRDX) has returned 2.57% so far this year and 10.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MGRDX has returned 10.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
MFS International Growth Fund R6
- 1D
- 0.23%
- 1M
- 0.62%
- YTD
- 2.57%
- 6M
- 2.55%
- 1Y
- 10.66%
- 3Y*
- 10.88%
- 5Y*
- 6.29%
- 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%
MGRDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2006, MGRDX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MGRDX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 13, 2007 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.33% | 3.63% | -9.85% | 5.04% | 2.51% | -1.32% | 2.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.98% | 1.75% | -2.38% | 3.82% | 3.95% | 2.60% | -1.19% | 2.03% | 2.66% | 0.91% | -0.28% | 0.77% | 21.18% |
| 2024 | -0.77% | 3.58% | 2.01% | -3.46% | 4.81% | 0.26% | 2.55% | 4.26% | 3.91% | -4.61% | -1.10% | -2.03% | 9.22% |
| 2023 | 8.08% | -3.93% | 5.19% | 2.72% | -3.37% | 3.74% | 2.49% | -3.78% | -6.51% | -2.12% | 7.88% | 5.01% | 14.99% |
| 2022 | -5.29% | -3.75% | 0.78% | -5.96% | 0.11% | -6.78% | 5.40% | -4.96% | -7.89% | 4.34% | 13.40% | -3.43% | -15.00% |
| 2021 | -1.50% | 0.26% | 1.97% | 3.47% | 3.67% | -0.24% | 0.33% | 1.00% | -4.32% | 4.22% | -3.23% | 4.02% | 9.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS International Growth Fund R6 has an annualized alpha of -1.37%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2006.
- This fund participated in 99.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.38% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.37%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 84.38%
- Downside Capture
- 99.89%
Expense Ratio
MGRDX has an expense ratio of 0.72%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MGRDX ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% 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 International Growth Fund R6 (MGRDX) 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.
| MGRDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.80 | 2.78 | -1.99 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.59 | 12.44 | -9.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Growth Fund R6 provided a 5.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.67 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.67 | $2.67 | $2.63 | $1.17 | $1.10 | $3.04 | $0.34 | $0.56 | $1.24 | $0.88 | $0.38 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 5.49% | 5.63% | 6.35% | 2.90% | 3.06% | 6.97% | 0.80% | 1.51% | 4.20% | 2.61% | 1.45% | 1.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS International Growth Fund R6. 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 | $2.67 | $2.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.63 | $2.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $1.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.04 | $3.04 |
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 Growth Fund R6. 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 Growth Fund R6 was 60.75%, occurring on Mar 3, 2009. Recovery took 2031 trading sessions.
The current MFS International Growth Fund R6 drawdown is 4.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.75%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 26d | 9y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -30.60%Sep 2022 | 9mo 21d | 1y 9mo | 2y 7moDec 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.65%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 4mo 6d | 6mo 8dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2006 correction2006 | -16.95%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 26d | 6moMay 2006 - Nov 2006 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.91%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 4mo 3d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MGRDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.75% | -56.78% | -3.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.39% | -9.10% | -3.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.58% | -18.90% | +5.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.60% | -25.43% | -5.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.60% | -33.92% | +3.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.21% | -1.80% | -2.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.41% | -10.71% | -1.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.81% | 2.03% | +1.78% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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