MFS International Growth Fund R6 (MGRDX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MGRDX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MGRDX
MGRDX charges 0.72% annually. There are 129 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | MGRDX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | MGRDX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MGRDX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | MGRDX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MGRDX vs FINVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MGRDX
MGRDX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 10. There are 378 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 95 | — | Jul 1998 | MGRDX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 93 | — | Aug 1999 | MGRDX vs SAHMX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 92 | — | Mar 1993 | MGRDX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 90 | — | Jun 2006 | MGRDX vs GIOTX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 89 | — | Feb 1995 | MGRDX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing MGRDX Alternatives (YTD)
MGRDX is at 2.89% YTD. There are 402 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 28.25% | — | Aug 1994 | MGRDX vs TIVFX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 24.09% | — | Apr 2019 | MGRDX vs FISZX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 22.91% | — | Mar 2005 | MGRDX vs CIGIX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 22.73% | — | Dec 2004 | MGRDX vs DCINX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 22.36% | — | Jun 2021 | MGRDX vs LIAGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MGRDX
MGRDX has 14.08% 1-year volatility. There are 73 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 8.26% | — | Nov 1997 | MGRDX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.27% | — | Feb 2017 | MGRDX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.28% | — | Sep 1996 | MGRDX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.28% | — | Jul 1995 | MGRDX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.29% | — | Apr 1990 | MGRDX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MGRDX
MGRDX has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.39%. There are 280 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | MGRDX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | MGRDX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | MGRDX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | MGRDX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | MGRDX vs FAERX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS mutual funds shown here include MIEIX, MEIKX, MEIIX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20 | 5.62% | — | Jan 1996 | MGRDX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 53 | 9.45% | — | May 2006 | MGRDX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 52 | 9.38% | — | Feb 1996 | MGRDX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 42 | 9.80% | — | Sep 2004 | MGRDX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -0.94% | — | Jan 1935 | MGRDX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 4.85% | — | Jun 2012 | MGRDX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 4.80% | — | Jul 1997 | MGRDX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 33 | 6.03% | — | — | MGRDX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | 9.23% | — | Jan 1996 | MGRDX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | 9.45% | — | Jul 1924 | MGRDX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With MGRDX
Investors most often compare MGRDX with FSPSX, FMDGX, SSDWX. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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